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Case TitleAbraham John Pusa v. Federal Bureau of Investigation et al
DistrictCentral District of California
CityWestern Division - Los Angeles
Case Number2:2013cv04658
Date Filed2013-06-26
Date Closed2015-05-26
JudgeJudge Beverly Reid O'Connell
PlaintiffAbraham John Pusa
DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation
DefendantUnited States Attorney Office Los Angeles
DefendantLos Angeles County Sheriff CV Station
DefendantLos Angeles County Sheriff CV Station
TERMINATED: 10/24/2013
DefendantGlendale Police Department
DefendantGlendale Police Department
TERMINATED: 10/24/2013
DefendantOne to Ten All Inclusive
DefendantUS Department of Justice
AppealNinth Circuit 13-57049
AppealNinth Circuit 15-55972
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Opinion/Order [78]
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2013-06-261COMPLAINT against Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, Glendale Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff CV Station, One to Ten, All Inclusive, United States Attorney Office.Case assigned to Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams.(Filing fee $ 400:PAID), filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa.(ghap) (Entered: 07/02/2013)
2013-06-26221 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), 1 as to Defendants Glendale Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff CV Station. (ghap) (Entered: 07/02/2013)
2013-06-26360 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), 1 as to Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney Office. (ghap) (Entered: 07/02/2013)
2013-06-264CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (ghap) (Entered: 07/02/2013)
2013-07-035MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. Motion set for hearing on 8/12/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (jp) (Entered: 07/05/2013)
2013-07-096TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell is participating in a pilot project regarding the submission of SEALED DOCUMENTS. Effective July 8, 2013, all proposed sealed documents must be submitted via e-mail to the Judge's Chambers email at BRO_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Please refer to the judge's procedures and schedules for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(adu) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/09/2013)
2013-07-257REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jp) (Entered: 07/26/2013)
2013-07-268ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 08-05 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Margaret M. Morrow, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. CV06-00195 MMM (CWx) (at) (Entered: 07/26/2013)
2013-07-319MINUTES IN CHAMBERS: ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: The Motion for Appointment of Counsel is DENIED 5 7 (rfi) (Entered: 07/31/2013)
2013-08-1510REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF JUDGE filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (rn) (Entered: 08/21/2013)
2013-08-2111REFERRAL OF MOTION to Disqualify Judge/Magistrate Judge has been filed. Pursuant to GO 08.05 and Local Rule 72-5 REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF JUDGE 10 is referred to Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr for determination. (rn) (Entered: 08/21/2013)
2013-08-2112ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr.: It is Ordered that Plaintiff's motion to recuse Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell 10 be, and hereby is, Denied. (gk) (Entered: 08/21/2013)
2013-09-0313NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint ; Memorandum of Law filed by Defendant Los Angeles County Sheriff CV Station. Motion set for hearing on 10/21/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hur, Elise) (Entered: 09/03/2013)
2013-09-0314Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Los Angeles County Sheriff CV Station, (Hur, Elise) (Entered: 09/03/2013)
2013-09-0915NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss DEFENDANTS United States Attorney Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation filed by DEFENDANTS United States Attorney Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Motion set for hearing on 10/21/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 09/09/2013)
2013-09-1018REQUEST for all Communications Between Defendants, Ergun, and Honorable Court filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (lom) (Entered: 09/12/2013)
2013-09-1116NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Glendale Police Department. Motion set for hearing on 10/21/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Dismissing Complaint)(Rawcliffe, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2013)
2013-09-1117NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Glendale Police Department, (Rawcliffe, Andrew) (Entered: 09/11/2013)
2013-09-1719MINUTES IN CHAMBERS: ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: Plaintiff requests all communications between defendants, Ergun and Honorable Court. The Court does not communicate with either party in this matter off the record. All communication, with the parties, is done in writing (plaintiff can obtain all documents from the Court's website) or on the record in open court. These transcripts can be obtained from the Courts website. The Court attaches a copy of the current docket sheet for the plaintiff's review. 18 (Attachments: # 1 Appendix) (rfi) (Entered: 09/17/2013)
2013-09-2620MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION to Dismiss DEFENDANTS United States Attorney Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation 15 filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (bp) (Entered: 09/27/2013)
2013-09-2621APPLICATION for Entry of Default against FBI, U.S. Attorney Office LA, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, Glendale Police Department filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (lom) (Entered: 09/30/2013)
2013-09-2634MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Los Angeles Sheriff Department's Motion Pursuant to FRCp 12(b)(6) 13 filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jp) (Entered: 12/17/2013)
2013-09-2635MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Glendale Police Department's Motion Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) 16 filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jp) (Entered: 12/17/2013)
2013-09-3022NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: APPLICATION for Entry of Default against FBI, U.S. Attorney Office LA, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, Glendale Police Department 21 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief: No proof of service/waiver of service on file; Answer and/or Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Motion to Dismiss on file. (lom) (Entered: 09/30/2013)
2013-10-0723Plaintiff REQUESTS Honorable Court Order Defendants Disclose Activities In Plaintiff's Home on September 15, 2013 filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(es) (Entered: 10/09/2013)
2013-10-1024(IN CHAMBERS) MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's request that defendants disclose activities in plaintiff's home on September 15, 2013, filed on October 7, 2013 (the "Request"). To the extent plaintiff is seeking discovery of certain alleged activities that occurred in his home, including photos and evidence, plaintiff's Request is denied without prejudice as premature. (See attached Order.) (es) (Entered: 10/10/2013)
2013-10-2125MINUTES OF MOTION(S) HEARING held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell:1) DEFENDANT LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT (filed 9/3/2013) 13 ; 2) MOTION OF FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE TO DISMISS COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT (filed 9/9/13) 15 ; 3) DEFENDANT GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT (filed 9/11/12) 16 Court questions counsel/the parties as stated in court and on the record on above motion(s) and invites counsel/the parties to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel/the parties are heard. The matter is taken under submission, a written order to follow. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-10-2426MINUTES IN CHAMBERS: ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: The Court GRANTS Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint for failure to state any claim upon which relief can be granted. Plaintiff's FOIA claims against the FBI and USAO are DISMISSED with leave to amend. Plaintiff's FOIA claims against LASD are DISMISSED with prejudice. As a local government agency, FOIA is inapplicable to LASD. Therefore, Plaintiff may not bring FOIA claims against LASD. Plaintiff's FOIA claims against the GDP are DISMISSED with prejudice. As a local government agency, FOIA is inapplicable to GDP. Therefore, Plaintiff may not bring FOIA claims against GPD. Plaintiff's 18 U.S.C. § 1001 claims against all Defendants are DISMISSED with prejudice. 18 U.S.C. § 1001 is a criminal statute and does not provide a private right of action, nor any basis for civil liability. A Title 18 claim may only be brought by a federal prosecutor. Plaintiff's FCA claims under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 et seq., against all Defendants, are DISMISSED with prejudice. Plaintiff has failed to plead any facts establishing a prima facie showing that any Defendant presented a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the United States government. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint is to be filed no later than November 14, 2013. 13 15 16 (rfi) (Entered: 10/24/2013)
2013-11-1327FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, One to Ten, United States Attorney Office, US Department of Justice amending Complaint - (Discovery), 1 , filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa (bp) (Entered: 11/15/2013)
2013-11-2230NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th CCA filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. Appeal of MINUTES IN CHAMBERS: ORDER 26 . Filed On: 10/24/2013; Entered On: 10/24/2013; Forma Pauperis Pending. (dmap) (Entered: 12/05/2013)
2013-11-2231affidavit Acompanying Motion for Permission to Appeal In Forma Pauperis filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (dmap) (Entered: 12/05/2013)
2013-11-2728EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extend Time to File Answer to 12/11/2013 re Amended Complaint 27 filed by Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service re Ex Parte Answer, # 2 Order re Ex Parte Answer, # 3 Proof of Service re Order re Ex Parte Answer)(Attorney Jason K Axe added to party US Department of Justice(pty:dft))(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 11/27/2013)
2013-12-0429ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: granting 28 Ex Parte Application. IT IS SO ORDERED that Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Attorney's Office shall have an extension of time, up to and including December 11, 2013, within which to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. (rfi) (Entered: 12/04/2013)
2013-12-0533NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Defendants 20 . Multiple documents were submitted under one cover and should have been filed as separate documents. (jp) (Entered: 12/17/2013)
2013-12-0632NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number 13-57049, 9TH CCA regarding Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 30 as to Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (car) (Entered: 12/10/2013)
2013-12-1936NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, ORDERING Second Amended Complaint submitted by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa received on 12/11/2013 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: No order on file from the Judge to File a Second Amended Complaint, however, judicial determination is required. (jp) (Entered: 12/19/2013)
2013-12-2637TRANSCRIPT ORDER Court Reporter. Transcript portion requested: Hearing Date: 10/21/13. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (ha) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-2738ANSWER to Amended Complaint 27 ANSWER OF FEDERAL DEFENDANTS TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by DEFENDANTS Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney Office.(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 12/27/2013)
2014-01-0239ORDER SETTING RULE 26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Scheduling Conference set for 2/10/2014 at 1:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 01/02/2014)
2014-01-1440ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 30 filed by Abraham John Pusa CCA # 13-57049. This appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Order received in this district on 1/14/2014. (dmap) (Entered: 01/16/2014)
2014-01-2241PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa upon Attorney General of the United States, US Department of Justice, Wahsington, Office of the USA, Civil Process Clerk, Feral Bureau of Investigation, Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept, Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station, City of Glendale, Office of the City Attorney, the Complaint served on 6/27/13. (jp) (Entered: 01/23/2014)
2014-02-0342JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 1-2 days, filed by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 02/03/2014)
2014-02-0443TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 10/21/2013 at 2:18 p.m. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Myra Ponce, phone number (213) 894-2305 or myraponce@sbcglobal.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 2/25/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/7/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/5/2014. (Ponce, Myra) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-0444NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 10/21/2013 at 2:18 p.m. re Transcript 43 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Ponce, Myra) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-0445REQUEST for ADR Procedure No. 1 filed. Parties request to Appear Before MAGISTRATE JUDGE for settlement proceedings. Filed by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service re ADR Procedure Selection, # 2 Order-Referral to ADR, # 3 Proof of Service re Order-Referral to ADR)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-1046MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Court conducts Scheduling Conference. Counsel inform the Court that their selection for a settlement procedure pursuant to Local Rule 16-14 is the Magistrate Judge assigned in this action. The Court orders that any settlement discussions shall be completed no later than July 7, 2014. Civil Court Trial Order to follow.Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
2014-02-1047ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 1 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Case ordered to Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams for Settlement Conference. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 7/7/2014. (rfi) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
2014-02-1048CIVIL COURT TRIAL ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: Trial Estimate: 1-2 days. Amended Pleadings due by 2/24/2014. Discovery cut-off is 6/23/2014. Motions in Limine to be filed by 7/28/2014. Last date to hear motions is 6/30/2014 at 1:30 p.m.. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/21/2014. Last date to conduct settlement conference is 7/7/2014. Pretrial Conference set for 8/4/2014 at 3:00 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Bench Trial set for 9/2/2014 at 8:30 AM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
2014-02-1149(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Abrams for settlement. IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) confer with each other and set a date and time for a settlement conference, after clearing the date with Magistrate Judge Abrams clerk, Christianna Howard, (213) 894-7103. The date selected must be soon enough to comply with any deadlines imposed by the District Judge, but not before the parties have engaged in sufficient discussions to make a settlement conference meaningful. In general, the parties should contact the court clerk at least 30 days prior to the date on which they wish to hold the settlement conference. Please note that settlement conferences are usually conducted on Thursdays and begin at 9:00 a.m. (es) (Entered: 02/11/2014)
2014-02-1250Plaintiff REQUESTS to Order Defendants For the Production of Documents filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(es) (Entered: 02/13/2014)
2014-02-1251REQUEST For the Honorary Court to Order Defendants For Production of Documents and For the First Set Interrogatories filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(es) (Entered: 02/13/2014)
2014-02-1352(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: The Court is in receipt of two Requests filed by plaintiff on February 12, 2014, one for an order for defendants to produce documents and the other for an order for defendants to respond to interrogatories. Both Requests are denied without prejudice. (See attached Order.) (es) (Entered: 02/13/2014)
2014-03-0553EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay pending HEARING ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; DECLARATION OF JASON K. AXE re: Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order,, 48 filed by Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proof of Service re Ex Parte Discovery, # 3 Order re Ex Parte Discovery, # 4 Proof of Service re Order re Ex Parte Discovery)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-0754ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: granting 53 Ex Parte Application to Stay. IT IS SO ORDERED that discovery shall be stayed pending a hearing on defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Attorneys Office's motions for summary judgment for the reasons set forth in Defendants' Ex Parte Application. (rfi) (Entered: 03/07/2014)
2014-03-1155MANDATE of 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 30 CCA # 13-57049. This appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Mandate received in this district on 3/11/2014. (dmap) (Entered: 03/14/2014)
2014-03-1956ORDER RE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams for settlement proceedings. A Settlement Conference will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom G, ninth floor of the U.S Courthouse, located at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. NO LATER THAN JUNE 26, 2014, each party shall submit a Confidential Settlement Conference Statement directly to the chambers of Magistrate Judge Abrams. **See Order for details.** (ch) (Entered: 03/20/2014)
2014-04-1457REQUEST to Order for Arrest of John Adem, Ergun Goral, Edward Adam, Fehmi Tasci, Greg Lucett, Robert Adem for Lying & Deceiving the US Government and the Honorary Court filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jp) (Entered: 04/16/2014)
2014-04-2258MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. The Court is in receipt of a document from plaintiff entitled "Plaintiff Asks the Honorary Court to Order for the Arrest 57 " of six individuals for "Lying & Deceiving the U.S. Government and the Honorary Court," filed on April 14, 2014. Plaintiff's request is DENIED. **See Order for detail.** (ch) (Entered: 04/22/2014)
2014-05-0259STIPULATION to Continue MOTION HEARING CUT-OFF, PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, AND TRIAL Re: Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order,, 48 filed by Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service re Extend Date, # 2 Order re Extend Dates, # 3 Proof of Service re Order to Extend Date)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-05-0660ORDER CONTINUING MOTION HEARING CUT-OFF, PRETRIAL CONFERENCE AND TRIAL DATE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation to Continue, 59 . Last date for hearing on motions is 11/10/2014 at 1:30 pm, Proposed Pretrial Order due by 12/8/2014., Last date to conduct settlement conference is 12/1/2014., Bench Trial set for 1/13/2015 at 8:30 AM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell., Pretrial Conference set for 12/15/2014 at 3:00 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 05/06/2014)
2014-06-1261MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. On May 6, 2014, the District Judge in this action issued an Order Continuing Motion Hearing Cut-Off, Pretrial Conference and Trial. The last date to conduct a settlement conference is now November 24, 2014. Accordingly, plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) shall confer with each other and set a new date and time for a settlement conference, after clearing the date with Magistrate Judge Abrams' clerk, Christianna Howard, (213) 894-7103. The parties should contact the court clerk at least 60 days prior to the date on which they wish to hold the settlement conference. Please note that settlement conferences are usually conducted on Thursdays and begin at 9:00 a.m. The settlement conference currently set for July 3, 2014, is ORDERED OFF CALENDAR. (ch) (Entered: 06/12/2014)
2014-06-1762MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. The settlement conference in this action is hereby scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom G, 9th floor of the United States Courthouse located at 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Confidential Settlement Conference Statements shall be submitted no later than October 30, 2014. All other terms and conditions set forth in the Court's March 19, 2014, Order Re Settlement Conference remain in effect. (ch) (Entered: 06/17/2014)
2014-08-1863Plaintiff Asks the Honorary Court to Order The Defendants to Disclose Viruses given to the Plaintiff and Other Innocent Person filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jp) (Entered: 08/19/2014)
2014-08-2164MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: The Court is in receipt of a document from plaintiff entitled "Plaintiff Asks the Honorary Court to Order the Defendants to Disclose Viruses Given to the Plaintiff and Other Innocent Persons," filed on August 18, 2014 (Docket No. 63). Plaintiff's request is denied. 63 *See attached Order.* (es) (Entered: 08/21/2014)
2014-10-1565STIPULATION to Continue Motion Hearing Cut-Off, Pretrial Conference, and Trial Re: Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 60 filed by Federal Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Signature Page, # 2 Proof of Service, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
2014-10-1766(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: The settlement conference currently scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2014, will take place on Friday, November 7, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. The parties Confidential Settlement Conference Statements remain due no later than October 30, 2014. All other terms and conditions of the Courts March 19, 2014, Order Re Settlement Conference remain in effect. (es) (Entered: 10/17/2014)
2014-10-2167ORDER CONTINUING MOTION HEARING CUT-OFF, PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, AND TRIALby Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Last date for hearing on motions is 2/9/2015 at 1:30 pm, Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/2/2015; Bench Trial set for 4/14/2015 at 8:30 AM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell; Pretrial Conference set for 3/16/2015 at 3:00 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 10/21/2014)
2014-11-0468REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (bp) (Entered: 11/05/2014)
2014-11-0669MINUTES IN CHAMBERS ORDER RE: PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL 68 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: After evaluating the likelihood of success on the merits, and the ability of the Plaintiff to articulate his claims pro se in light of the complexity of the legal issues involved, the Court finds that the interests of justice do not require the appointment of counsel at this time. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983). Indeed, Plaintiff does not provide any further reasons justifying appointment of counsel in this case. Accordingly, the Motion for Appointment of Counsel is DENIED. IT IS SO ORDERED. 68 (rfi) (Entered: 11/06/2014)
2014-11-0770MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: Settlement conference held. While the action did not settle, plaintiff agreed to provide defendant, by December 1, 2014, with a list of the page numbers of the already-received partially redacted documents that he will continue to challenge in these proceedings. Court Recorder: NA. (es) (Entered: 11/07/2014)
2014-12-1171MOTION for Order Defendants Return Intellectual Properties Stolen From Plaintiff or Release Buyers' Names; Defendants Disclose Monetary and Gift Exchange Between Defendants & Outlaws Listed In This Case; Defendants To Stop Conspiracy Campaign Against Plaintiff filed by plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (es) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-1572(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. Plaintiffs Motion [for] Order, filed on December 11, 2014, is denied. **See attached Order for details.** (es) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2015-01-0973STIPULATION to Continue Motion Hearing Cut-off, Pretrial Conference and Trial from 2/9/15, 3/16/15, 4/14/15 to 2/23/15, 3/30/15, 4/28/15 Re: Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 67 filed by Federal Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 01/09/2015)
2015-01-1574ORDER CONTINUING MOTION HEARING CUT-OFF, PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, AND TRIAL by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation to Continue, 73 Bench Trial set for 4/28/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell., Pretrial Conference set for 3/30/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-2775STIPULATION to Continue Motion Hearing Cut-Off from February 23, 2015 to March 2, 2015 Re: Order,, Set/Reset Hearing, 74 filed by Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service re Extend Date(4), # 2 Extend Date(4) (Order), # 3 Proof of Service re Extend Date(4) (Order))(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 01/27/2015)
2015-01-2876NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment ; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES filed by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. Motion set for hearing on 3/2/2015 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 POS MSJ, # 2 Vaughn Index, # 3 POS Vaughn Index, # 4 Statement of Fact, # 5 POS Statement, # 6 [Proposed] Judgment, # 7 POS Judgment)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 01/28/2015)
2015-01-2977ORDER CONTINUING MOTION HEARING CUT-OFF 75 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell that the motion hearing cut-off, currently set for February 23, 2015, be continued until March 2, 2015 for the reasons set forth in the parties separately filed stipulation. (jp) (Entered: 01/29/2015)
2015-02-1378ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: FAILURE TO OPPOSE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell.Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why Defendants motionshould not be granted. Plaintiffs response to this order to show cause must be filed no later than Friday, February 20, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. An appropriate response to this order will include reasons demonstrating good cause for Plaintiff's failure to file an opposition to Defendant's motion. (rfi) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
2015-02-2079THE REASONS PLAINTIFF DID NOT FILE OPPOSITION ON TIME FOR DEFENDANTS' SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jloz) (Entered: 02/23/2015)
2015-02-2080MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment 76 filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jloz) (Entered: 02/23/2015)
2015-02-2681ORDER CONTINUING HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. The Court hereby DISCHARGES the Court's February 13, 2015 order to show cause. Defendant shall file any reply in support of its motion for summary judgment no later than Monday, March 2, 2015. The parties' hearing on this motion shall also be continued until March 16, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. (rfi) (Entered: 02/26/2015)
2015-03-0282REPLY Brief in Support of MOTION for Summary Judgment ; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES 76 filed by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
2015-03-0683OPPOSITION to Defendants' FBI Reply Brief Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants 76 and Support Plaintiff's Replay for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (gk) (Entered: 03/09/2015)
2015-03-1684MINUTES OF MOTION HEARING Hearing held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: re MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BY DEFENDANT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (filed 1/28/2015) 76 Court questions counsel as stated in court and on the record on the motion(s) and invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. The matter is taken under submission, a written order to follow. IT IS SO ORDERED. 76 Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 03/18/2015)
2015-03-1885NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS IN CAMERA IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 03/18/2015)
2015-03-1889FIRST AMENDED MINUTES held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell re: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BY DEFENDANT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (filed 1/28/2015) 76 84 . (rfi) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
2015-03-2586NOTICE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. The Court, on its own motion, VACATES the Pretrial Conference in this matter set for Monday, March 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. No appearance is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rfi) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/25/2015)
2015-03-2787NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 filed by Defendants US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. Motion set for hearing on 4/20/2015 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions, # 2 Proposed Judgment)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-3088(IN CHAMBERS): ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 76 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. After considering the papers filed in support of and in opposition to the instant motion, as well as oral argument from counsel for Defendant and from Plaintiff, the Court finds that Plaintiff has failed to raise a triable issue of material fact. Accordingly, Defendant's motion is GRANTED. (jloz) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-04-0790MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: FAILURE TO OPPOSE. Plaintiff is ORDERED to file any opposition to Defendants motion by no later than Friday, April 10, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to do so may result in the granting of Defendants motion. Defendants must then file any reply by Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (rfi) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
2015-04-1091OPPOSITION to Defendants L.A.U.S. Attorney, and U.S. DOJ' MOTION for Summary Judgment 87 and Support Plaintiff's Request for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (jp) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-1492REPLY Brief in Support of MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 87 filed by Defendants US Department of Justice, United States Attorney Office. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 04/14/2015)
2015-04-2193MINUTES OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BY DEFENDANTS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (filed 3/27/2015) 87 Hearing held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: Court questions counsel as stated in court and on the record on the motion(s) and invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. The matter is taken under submission, a written order to follow. IT IS SO ORDERED.Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 04/21/2015)
2015-04-2194MINUTES IN CHAMBERS: ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 87 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: Defendants' motion for summary judgment isGRANTED. Defendant is ORDERED to lodge a proposed judgment consistent with thisorder no later than April 27, 2015. 87 (rfi) (Entered: 04/21/2015)
2015-05-1495NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 94 , Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 88 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service, # 2 Proposed Judgment, # 3 Proof of Service)(Axe, Jason) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-05-1996Opposition to Notice of Lodging Proposed Order and Judgment 95 re: Motion 87 filed by Plaintiff Abraham John Pusa. (cw) (Entered: 05/19/2015)
2015-05-2697JUDGMENT by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that judgment be entered in favor of defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney's Office, and U.S. Department of Justice on Plaintiff's Complaint, and this action be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (jp) (Entered: 05/27/2015)
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