Case details

Court: ctd
Docket #: 3:08-cv-00746
Case Name: Wu et al v. Changs Garden of Storrs LLC et al
PACER case #: 81553
Date filed: 2008-05-15
Assigned to: Judge Warren W. Eginton
Referred to: Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons
Case Cause: 29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Nature of Suit: 710 Labor: Fair Standards
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Bing Wu
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
Jerome N. Frank Legal Services - Wall St Yale Law School 127 Wall Street New Haven, CT 06511 203-432-4800 Fax: 203-432-1426 Email: michael.wishnie@yale.edu
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
Jerome N. Frank Legal Services - Wall St Yale Law School 127 Wall Street New Haven, CT 06511 202-432-4800 Fax: 202-432-1426 Email: muneer.ahmad@yale.edu
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
Yale Law School Brewery Street Station, Po Drawer 9688 New Haven, CT 06536 203-436-3918 Email: scott.shuchart@yale.edu
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
Yale Law School 127 Wall St. New Haven, CT 06520 203-432-4800 Email: susan.hazeldean@yale.edu
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Feng Chun Guan
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Tina Wang
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gui Bin Cai
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jun Zhang
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Qin Ping Yuan
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jin Lu Ma
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Zhen Hai He
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Bao Wen Tan
Plaintiff
Michael J. Wishnie
Jerome N. Frank Legal Services - Wall St 127 Wall Street New Haven, CT 06511 203-432-4800 Fax: 203-432-1426 Email: michael.wishnie@yale.edu
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Muneer I. Ahmad
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Scott L. Shuchart
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 06/21/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Victoria Hazeldean
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Changs Garden of Storrs LLC
Defendant
Christopher M. Harrington
Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald 237 Buckingham St., PO Box 261798 Hartford, CT 06126-1798 860-525-3101 Fax: 860-247-4201 Email: Cmh@hksflaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Heidi H. Zapp
Howard Kohn Sprague Fitzgerald 237 Buckingham Street Hartford, CT 06126-1798 860-525-3101 Fax: 860-247-4201 Email: hhz@hksflaw.com
TERMINATED: 09/28/2009 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James F. Sullivan
Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald 237 Buckingham St., PO Box 261798 Hartford, CT 06126-1798 860-525-3101 Fax: 860-247-4201 Email: jfs@hksflaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Keith R. Rudzik
Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald 237 Buckingham St., PO Box 261798 Hartford, CT 06126-1798 860-525-3101 Fax: 860-247-4201 Email: krr@hksflaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael L. McDonnell
Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald 237 Buckingham St., PO Box 261798 Hartford, CT 06126-1798 860-525-3101 Fax: 860-247-4201 Email: mlm@hksflaw.com
TERMINATED: 09/29/2009 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Le Shih Chang
Defendant
Christopher M. Harrington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Heidi H. Zapp
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/28/2009 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James F. Sullivan
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Keith R. Rudzik
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael L. McDonnell
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/29/2009 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Hsiang I. Chang
Defendant
Christopher M. Harrington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Heidi H. Zapp
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/28/2009 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James F. Sullivan
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Keith R. Rudzik
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael L. McDonnell
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/29/2009 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Wei-Wei Chang
Defendant
Christopher M. Harrington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Heidi H. Zapp
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/28/2009 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James F. Sullivan
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Keith R. Rudzik
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael L. McDonnell
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/29/2009 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Chang's Garden of CT Inc
Defendant
Christopher M. Harrington
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Heidi H. Zapp
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 09/28/2009 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James F. Sullivan
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
2008-05-15 1 0 COMPLAINT against Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number N024589), filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.(Malone, P.) Modified on 5/21/2008 to correct party name.(Malone, P.). (Entered: 05/19/2008) 2009-11-06 15:24:08 f1ba90a01a432a04bf516242584702a4e9754619
2008-05-15 2 0 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 8/15/08. Amended Pleadings due by 7/14/2008 Discovery due by 11/14/2008 Dispositive Motions due by 12/14/2008. Signed by Clerk on 5/15/08. (Malone, P.) (Entered: 05/19/2008) 2009-11-06 15:24:07 f8b11ab8596ecaeba5433869d513945baaabc96e
2008-05-15 3 0 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/15/08. (Malone, P.) (Entered: 05/19/2008)
2008-05-30 4 0 NOTICE of Appearance by James F. Sullivan on behalf of Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/30/2008)
2008-05-30 5 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Keith R. Rudzik on behalf of Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang (Rudzik, Keith) (Entered: 05/30/2008)
2008-06-09 6 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/09/08 To Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint 1 Complaint, by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/09/2008)
2008-06-10 7 0 ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/10/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 06/10/2008)
2008-06-18 8 0 First SUMMONS Returned Executed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. Changs Garden of Storrs LLC served on 6/14/2008, answer due 7/9/2008; Le Shih Chang served on 6/14/2008, answer due 7/9/2008; Hsiang I. Chang served on 6/14/2008, answer due 7/9/2008; Wei-Wei Chang served on 6/14/2008, answer due 7/9/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 06/18/2008)
2008-07-08 9 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT (First) against all defendants, filed by Bao Wen Tan, Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/08/2008)
2008-07-10 10 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang re 9 Amended Complaint (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/10/2008)
2008-07-17 11 0 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/17/2008)
2008-07-18 12 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until August 9, 2008 to Respond to Amended Complaint by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 07/18/2008)
2008-07-22 13 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Intern Hunter Smith Attorney Michael Wishnie. by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
2008-07-28 14 0 ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time ; granting 13 Motion to Appear as student intern. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 7/28/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 07/28/2008)
2008-08-11 15 0 First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 9/1/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/11/2008)
2008-08-11 16 0 First MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First, Third & Fourth Claims of Their Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim upon Which Relief Can Be Granted by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 9/1/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Claims 1, 3 & 4 of Complaint)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/11/2008)
2008-08-20 17 0 First MOTION to Quash Subpoena dated 08/01/2008 directed to People's United Bank and for Protective Order by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 9/10/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/20/2008)
2008-08-20 18 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 16 First MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First, Third & Fourth Claims of Their Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim upon Which Relief Can Be Granted, 15 First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of)First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of) until 9/30/2008 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 08/20/2008)
2008-08-21 19 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/21/2008)
2008-08-21 20 0 ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 8/21/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 08/21/2008)
2008-08-21 21 0 ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 16 First MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First, Third & Fourth Claims of Their Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim upon Which Relief Can Be Granted, 15 First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of)First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of) Responses due by 9/30/2008. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 8/21/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 08/21/2008)
2008-08-20 22 0 MOTION for Protective Order - ORIGINALLY E-FILED IN ERROR AS PART OF DOCUMENT # 17; REDOCKETED TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY AS A TWO PART MOTION by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. Responses due by 9/10/2008 (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 08/21/2008)
2008-08-28 23 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until September 24, 2008 to submit Response to Motion to Quash by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2008)
2008-08-28 24 0 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of Their Amended Complaint by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 9/18/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of the Amended Complaint)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/28/2008)
2008-08-29 25 0 ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 08/29/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 08/29/2008)
2008-08-29 26 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for 22 MOTION for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 8/29/2008. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(D'Andrea, S.) (Entered: 09/02/2008)
2008-09-03 27 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Anjali Dalal by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/03/2008)
2008-09-03 28 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Kirill Penteshin by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/03/2008)
2008-09-04 29 0 ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear Law student appearance; granting 28 Motion to Appear Law student appearance. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 9/4/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 09/04/2008)
2008-09-05 30 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of Their Amended Complaint until 10/2/2008 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
2008-09-08 31 0 ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 24 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of Their Amended Complaint Responses due by 10/2/2008. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 9/08/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 09/08/2008)
2008-09-22 32 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 15 First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of)First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of) filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2008)
2008-09-24 33 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 17 First MOTION to Quash Subpoena dated 08/01/2008 directed to People's United Bank and for Protective Order, 22 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2008)
2008-09-24 34 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang re 33 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2008)
2008-09-25 35 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Motion Hearing set for 10/16/2008 10:00 AM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons as to 22 MOTION for Protective Order. PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED DISCOVERY HEARING INSTRUCTIONS. THERE ARE 8 CASES AND 9 MOTIONS CURRENTLY ON THE CALENDAR FOR 10/16/08. COUNSEL ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS THE PENDING MATTERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO NARROW THE ISSUES IN DISPUTE. COUNSEL SHALL REPORT TO THE COURTROOM DEPUTY PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF COURT WHICH ISSUES ARE STILL OUTSTANDING. THE COURT WILL HEAR AGREEMENTS FIRST. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 09/25/2008)
2008-09-29 36 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until other available date 35 Calendar Entry,,, Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings,, by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/29/2008)
2008-09-30 37 0 First Memorandum in Opposition re 16 First MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First, Third & Fourth Claims of Their Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim upon Which Relief Can Be Granted filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2008)
2008-10-02 38 0 REMINDER: This case is scheduled for a hearing on discovery motions on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 at 10AM.. The parties are directed to provide to the Court a letter, not to exceed 2 pages, double spaced, which identifies and describes the issues presented by this Motion, together with the relief sought, and the basis or rationale on which you seek this relief. The letter is due 3 days before the hearing. Counsel are encouraged to discuss the issues in advance in an effort to resolve the motions or to narrow the issues in dispute. Agreements will be heard first. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/02/2008)
2008-10-01 39 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for motion including 36 MOTION for Extension of Time until other available date 35 Calendar Entry. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 10/1/08. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Simpson, T.) (Entered: 10/02/2008)
2008-10-02 40 0 ORDER granting 36 MOTION for Extension of Time until other available date. Oral argument on the Motion for Protective is rescheduled for October 20, 2008 at 2PM. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 10/2/08. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/02/2008)
2008-10-02 41 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 24 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of Their Amended Complaint filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Pechie Letter)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2008)
2008-10-03 42 0 RESPONSE re 15 First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of)First MOTION to Strike 9 Amended Complaint (Portions of) filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/03/2008)
2008-10-06 43 0 REPLY to Response to 17 First MOTION to Quash Subpoena dated 08/01/2008 directed to People's United Bank and for Protective Order filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Case Citations)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/06/2008)
2008-10-10 44 0 REPLY to Response to 24 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of Their Amended Complaint filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/10/2008)
2008-10-13 45 0 REPLY to Response to 24 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' 2nd Claim of Their Amended Complaint filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/13/2008)
2008-10-15 46 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for a Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 10/15/08. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 10/15/2008)
2008-10-20 47 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Motion Hearing set for 10/31/2008 02:00 PM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons as to 17 First MOTION to Quash Subpoena dated 08/01/2008 directed to People's United Bank and for Protective Order, 22 MOTION for Protective Order. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 10/20/2008)
2008-10-20 48 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until 12/15/2008 to Respond to Discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/20/2008)
2008-10-22 49 0 MOTION to Withdraw 48 MOTION for Extension of Time until 12/15/2008 to Respond to Discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/22/2008)
2008-10-22 50 0 ORDER finding as moot 48 Motion for Extension of Time ; granting 49 Motion to Withdraw. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 10/22/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 10/22/2008)
2008-10-23 51 0 REMINDER: A settlement conference is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2008, at 2PM. Pursuant to the Court's Settlement Conference Order, not later than 14 days before the conference, plaintiff's counsel shall contact defendant's counsel to initiate settlement discussions, if they are not already on-going. At least 5 days before the conference, each party shall provide to the Court, in confidence, a concise statement, no longer than 3 pages in length, of the evidence the party expects to produce at trial. The statements shall outline the settlement negotiations to date, and identify where possible the obstacles or impediments which have so far prevented settlement of the matter. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/23/2008)
2008-10-24 52 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Settlement Conference RESCHEDULED from 10/31/08 to 12/9/2008 10:00 AM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 10/24/2008)
2008-10-31 53 0 STIPULATION Regarding Confidentiality by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Bing Wu, Wei-Wei Chang, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/31/2008)
2008-11-03 54 0 ORDER approving 53 Stipulation, filed by Jun Zhang, Feng Chun Guan, Bing Wu, Le Shih Chang, Tina Wang, Qin Ping Yuan, Wei-Wei Chang, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Hsiang I. Chang, Zhen Hai He, Gui Bin Cai, Bao Wen Tan, Jin Lu Ma. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 11/3/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
2008-10-31 55 0 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: finding as moot 17 Motion to Quash in light of production agreement; finding as moot 22 Motion for Protective Order in light of production agreement Motion Hearing held on 10/31/2008 placed on record re 17 First MOTION to Quash Subpoena dated 08/01/2008 directed to People's United Bank and for Protective Order filed by Wei-Wei Chang, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Hsiang I. Chang, Le Shih Chang, 22 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Wei-Wei Chang, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Hsiang I. Chang, Le Shih Chang.So Ordered - Confidentiality Order. 10 minutes(Court Reporter R. Patyon.) (Candee, D.) (Entered: 11/07/2008)
2008-12-05 56 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 01/06/2009 to Respond to Discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 12/05/2008)
2008-12-08 57 0 ORDER granting 56 Motion for Extension of Time until 01/06/2009 to Respond to Discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 12/5/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 12/08/2008)
2008-12-09 58 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Settlement Conference held on 12/9/2008. Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 12/09/2008)
2008-12-09 59 0 ORDER Defendants will let plaintiff know by the 12/12/08 whether they consent to a second amended complaint. If defendants do not consent, plaintiffs will file a motion to amend at which point defendants will reconsider their pending dispositive motions in light of the new amended complaint. SO ORDERED by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 12/9/08. (Milligan, C.) (Entered: 12/09/2008)
2008-12-10 60 0 ORDER instructing parties to file an amended case management plan in light of settlement negotiations. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 12/10/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 12/10/2008)
2008-12-11 61 0 ORDER TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 12/11/08. (Attachments: # 1 Subpoena)(Larsen, M.) (Entered: 12/11/2008)
2008-12-15 62 0 MOTION to Compel by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.Responses due by 1/5/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Dalal Declaration)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/15/2008)
2008-12-19 63 0 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Bing Wu, Wei-Wei Chang, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Jun Zhang. Amendment to 11 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Amended Case Management Plan. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/19/2008)
2008-12-23 64 0 ORDER approving 63 Amended Document, filed by Jun Zhang, Feng Chun Guan, Bing Wu, Le Shih Chang, Tina Wang, Qin Ping Yuan, Wei-Wei Chang, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Hsiang I. Chang, Zhen Hai He, Bao Wen Tan, Jin Lu Ma: Discovery is to be completed by July 1, 2009; dispositive motions are due by August 1, 2009. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 12/23/08. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 12/23/2008)
2008-12-23 65 0 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended Complaint by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.Responses due by 1/13/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/23/2008)
2009-01-05 66 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 62 MOTION to Compel filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 01/05/2009)
2009-01-13 67 0 Second MOTION to Strike 65 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended ComplaintFirst MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended Complaint, 9 Amended Complaint by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 2/3/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 01/13/2009)
2009-01-13 68 0 OBJECTION re 65 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended ComplaintFirst MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended Complaint by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Objection to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 01/13/2009)
2009-01-14 69 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants' Opposition as to 62 MOTION to Compel until 2/2/09 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
2009-01-15 70 0 ORDER granting 65 Motion to Amend/Correct; granting 69 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 1/15/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 01/15/2009)
2009-01-15 71 0 ORDER finding as moot 15 Motion to Strike ; finding as moot 16 Motion to Dismiss; finding as moot 24 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction since plaintiffs will be filing an amended complaint. Plaintiffs are instructed to e-file their amended complaint within five days of this order. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 1/15/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 01/15/2009)
2009-01-20 72 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second against all defendants, filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/20/2009)
2009-02-02 73 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 67 Second MOTION to Strike 65 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended ComplaintFirst MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended Complaint, 9 Amended ComplaintSecond MOTION to Strike 65 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended ComplaintFirst MOTION to Amend/Correct 9 Amended Complaint, 9 Amended Complaint filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2009)
2009-02-02 74 0 REPLY to Response to 62 MOTION to Compel filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2009)
2009-02-11 75 0 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 3rd & 6th Claims of 2nd Amended Complaint by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 3/4/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 02/11/2009)
2009-02-13 76 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for Motion including 62 MOTION to Compel. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 2/13/09. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Simpson, T.) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
2009-02-13 77 0 RESPONSE re 73 Memorandum in Opposition to 67 Motion to Strike, filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) MODIFIED ON 2/20/2009 TO CREATE LINK TO DOCKET #67 (Heard, J.). (Entered: 02/13/2009)
2009-02-16 78 0 AFFIDAVIT of Service re 72 Second Amended Complaint served on James F. Sullivan, Esq. accepting service for Defendants on 1/26/2009, filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) MODIFIED ON 2/20/2009 TO CREATE LINK TO DOCKET #72. (Entered: 02/16/2009)
2009-02-17 79 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until February 24, 2009 to amend 72 AMENDED COMPLAINT by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 3/6/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 02/17/2009)
2009-02-19 80 0 ORDER granting 79 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 2/19/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 02/19/2009)
2009-02-17 81 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Muneer I. Ahmad. Filing Fee $25.00. Receipt Number N026782. by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Simpson, T.) Modified on 2/19/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 02/19/2009)
2009-02-23 82 0 ORDER granting 81 Motion to Appear pro haec vice. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 2/23/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 02/23/2009)
2009-02-23 83 0 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 72 Amended Complaint by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.Responses due by 3/16/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/23/2009)
2009-02-24 84 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Discovery Hearing set for 3/12/2009 10:00 AM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
2009-03-02 85 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student William Collins by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-03-02 86 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Ohad Barkan by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-03-04 87 0 ORDER granting 85 Motion to Appear; granting 86 Motion to Appear. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 3/4/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-04 88 0 RESPONSE re 75 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 3rd & 6th Claims of 2nd Amended Complaint filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-13 89 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael L. McDonnell on behalf of Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang (McDonnell, Michael) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-13 90 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 90 days from the dates in the Amended Case Management Plan to modify the scheduling order (with consent) 63 Amended Document, by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-16 91 0 ORDER granting 90 Motion for Extension of Time. Discovery shall be completed by October 1, 2009; dispositive motions shall be filed by November 1, 2009. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 3/16/09. (Cepler, C.) (Entered: 03/16/2009)
2009-03-16 92 0 RESPONSE re 83 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 72 Amended ComplaintSecond MOTION to Amend/Correct 72 Amended Complaint filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 03/16/2009)
2009-03-16 93 0 RULING granting 62 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 3/12/09. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 03/17/2009)
2009-03-12 94 0 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Motion Hearing held on 3/12/2009 re 62 MOTION to Compel filed by Jun Zhang, Feng Chun Guan, Bing Wu, Tina Wang, Qin Ping Yuan, Zhen Hai He, Gui Bin Cai, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan; taking under advisement 67 Motion to Strike. 35 minutes(Court Reporter R. Payton) (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
2009-04-07 95 0 ORDER finding as moot 67 Motion to Strike ; finding as moot 75 Motion to Dismiss; granting 83 Motion to Amend/Correct. Plaintiffs are instructed to file their amended pleading within ten days of this order. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 04/07/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 04/07/2009)
2009-04-07 96 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/07/2009)
2009-04-15 97 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang re 96 Amended Complaint (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/15/2009)
2009-04-28 98 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Conference set for 5/5/2009 03:00 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for the plaintiffs is requested to initiate this call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203) 579-5640. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 04/28/2009)
2009-04-29 99 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until 06/02/2009 to respond to discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 04/29/2009)
2009-04-30 100 0 ORDER granting 99 Motion for Extension of Time until 06/02/2009 to respond to discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 4/30/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 04/30/2009)
2009-05-05 101 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Conference held on 5/5/2009. 20 minutes (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 05/05/2009)
2009-05-05 102 0 ORDER: Defendants' counsel will serve subpoenas for outstanding bank records responsive to request #22; if defendants' records are not produced within 14 days, defense counsel will apply to the Court for an order. Defendants' counsel will produce all bank statements in his clients' possession. RFP #3: defendants will produce all responsive documents and indicate that no more responsive documents are in their possession. RFP #20: defendants will produce all responsive tax returns in their possession and state in writing that no more responsive documents are in their possession. Defendants' counsel will seek leave of court to file additional discovery, attaching to his motion a copy of the additional discovery he seeks. This motion will be filed on or before 5/11/09. Objections due 5/18/09. SO ORDERED by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 5/5/09. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 05/05/2009)
2009-05-07 103 0 NOTICE of Appearance by James F. Sullivan on behalf of Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/07/2009)
2009-05-07 104 0 MOTION for More Definite Statement by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 5/28/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/07/2009)
2009-05-07 105 0 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 5/28/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/07/2009)
2009-05-07 106 0 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 3rd & 6th Claims of their 3rd Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 5/28/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/07/2009)
2009-05-07 107 0 MOTION to Strike 96 Amended Complaint (Portions of) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 5/28/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/07/2009)
2009-05-11 108 0 MOTION for permission to serve excess interrogatories by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/11/2009)
2009-05-12 109 0 ORDER granting 108 Motion for Permission to Serve Excess Interragatories. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/12/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 05/12/2009)
2009-05-18 110 0 RESPONSE re 108 MOTION for permission to serve excess interrogatories filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/18/2009)
2009-05-22 111 0 RESPONSE re 107 MOTION to Strike 96 Amended Complaint (Portions of) MOTION to Strike 96 Amended Complaint (Portions of) filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2009)
2009-05-23 112 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 106 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 3rd & 6th Claims of their 3rd Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted until 06/11/2009 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/23/2009)
2009-05-24 113 0 First MOTION to Amend/Correct 63 Amended Document, Case Management Report by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.Responses due by 6/14/2009 (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/24/2009)
2009-05-26 114 0 ORDER granting 112 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/26/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 05/26/2009)
2009-05-26 115 0 Set/Reset Deadlines as to 106 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 3rd & 6th Claims of their 3rd Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. Responses due by 6/11/2009. (Heard, J.) (Entered: 05/27/2009)
2009-05-28 116 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 104 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
2009-05-28 117 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 105 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) until June 11, 2009 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
2009-05-28 118 0 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 105 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) until June 11, 2009 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
2009-05-29 119 0 ORDER granting 113 Motion to Amend/Correct; finding as moot 117 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ; granting 118 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/29/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 05/29/2009)
2009-05-29 120 0 Second MOTION for Extension of Time until 06/16/2009 to respond to discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 05/29/2009)
2009-06-01 121 0 ORDER granting 120 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/1/2009. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
2009-06-03 122 0 REPLY re 111 Response to 107 MOTION to Strike 96 Amended Complaint , filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) Modified on 6/4/2009 TO CREATE DOCKET ENTRY RELATIONSHIP TO DOC #107 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 06/03/2009)
2009-06-09 123 0 REPLY to Response to 104 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/09/2009)
2009-06-09 124 0 RESPONSE re 105 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter) filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Pechie Letter)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 06/09/2009)
2009-06-10 125 0 RESPONSE re 106 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 3rd & 6th Claims of their 3rd Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2009)
2009-06-15 126 0 Third MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/06/09 to respond to discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/15/2009)
2009-06-16 127 0 ORDER granting 126 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/16/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 06/16/2009)
2009-06-16 128 0 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Provide More Complete & Responsive Answers to Defendants' Discovery Requests by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 7/7/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/16/2009)
2009-06-18 129 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/17/2009 to respond to discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/18/2009)
2009-06-19 130 0 ORDER granting 129 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/19/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 06/19/2009)
2009-06-23 131 0 RESPONSE re 124 Response, to 105 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Claim for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) Modified on 6/25/2009 TO CREATE DOCKET ENTRY RELATIONSHIP TO DOC #105 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 06/23/2009)
2009-06-24 132 0 RESPONSE re 125 Response, to Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to 106 Motion to Dismiss the Third and Sixth of the Complaint for Failure to State A Claim Upon which Relief Can Be Granted filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) Modified on 6/25/2009 TO CREATE DOCKET ENTRY RELATIONSHIP TO DOC #106 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 06/24/2009)
2009-06-26 133 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for a Motion including 128 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Provide More Complete & Responsive Answers to Defendants' Discovery Requests. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/26/09. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Simpson, T.) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
2009-06-29 134 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/21/09 to respond to discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-30 135 0 ORDER granting 134 on consent Motion for Extension of Time until 07/21/09 to respond to discovery. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 6/29/09. (Esposito, A.) Modified on 7/27/2009 (Larsen, M.). (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-30 136 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher M. Harrington on behalf of Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc (Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-30 137 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Heidi H. Zapp on behalf of Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc (Zapp, Heidi) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-30 138 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 08/03/09 to respond to discovery (with consent) by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-07-01 139 0 ORDER granting 138 on consent Motion for Extension of Time to respond to plaintiffs' interrogatories and requests for production to August 3, 2009. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 7/1/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 07/01/2009)
2009-07-02 140 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Discovery Conference set for 8/4/2009 02:00 PM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-07-06 141 0 Fourth MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/26/2009 to Respond to Discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 07/06/2009)
2009-07-07 142 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 141 Fourth MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/26/2009 to Respond to Discovery filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/07/2009)
2009-07-08 143 0 ORDER granting 141 Fourth MOTION for Extension of Time until 07/26/2009 to Respond to Discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. This case is scheduled for a discovery conference on August 4, 2009 at 2:00PM. There will be no further extensions to the discovery deadlines past this date. Further extensions will only be granted upon a showing of good cause and will be made to the Court at the August 4, 2009 conference. "The good cause standard requires a particularized showing that the time limitation in question cannot reasonably be met despite the diligence of the party seeking the extension." D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 7(b). All further extension will require a showing pursuant to Local Rule 7(b).. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 7/8/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 07/08/2009)
2009-07-08 144 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Anya Bernstein by Qin Ping Yuan, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/08/2009)
2009-07-08 145 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Lisa Larrimore Ouellette by Qin Ping Yuan, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/08/2009)
2009-07-09 146 0 ORDER granting 144 Motion to Appear Law Student Appearance. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 7/9/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 07/09/2009)
2009-07-09 147 0 ORDER granting 145 Motion to Appear Law Student Appearance. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 7/9/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 07/09/2009)
2009-07-17 148 0 Second MOTION for Extension of Time until 08/18/09 to respond to discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 07/17/2009)
2009-07-20 149 0 ORDER denying 148 in part and granting in part Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time is granted to August 3, 2009. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 7/20/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 07/20/2009)
2009-07-20 150 0 ENTERED IN ERROR - OBJECTION to plaintiff's 4th Set of Interrogatories and Production Requests by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. (Harrington, Christopher) Modified on 7/21/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 07/20/2009)
2009-07-20 151 0 ENTERED IN ERROR - OBJECTION to Plaintiffs' 4th Set of Interrogatories and Production Requests by Hsiang I. Chang. (Harrington, Christopher) Modified on 7/21/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 07/20/2009)
2009-07-20 152 0 ENTERED IN ERROR - OBJECTION to Plaintiffs' 4th Set of Interrogatories and Production Requests by Wei-Wei Chang. (Harrington, Christopher) Modified on 7/21/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 07/20/2009)
2009-07-20 153 0 ENTERED IN ERROR - OBJECTION to Plaintiffs' 4th Set of Interrogatories and Production Requests by Le Shih Chang. (Harrington, Christopher) Modified on 7/21/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 07/20/2009)
2009-07-27 154 0 MOTION to Compel and Award of Costs by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 8/17/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel and Award of Costs, # 2 Certification of Conference)(Zapp, Heidi) (Entered: 07/27/2009)
2009-07-27 155 0 MOTION for Attorney Fees - ORIGINALLY E-FILED IN ERROR AS PART OF DOCUMENT #154; REDOCKETED TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY AS A TWO PART MOTION by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc.Responses due by 8/17/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Certification of Conference)(Simpson, T.) (Entered: 07/28/2009)
2009-07-28 156 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 128 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Provide More Complete & Responsive Answers to Defendants' Discovery Requests filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/28/2009)
2009-07-30 157 0 ENTERED IN ERROR - First MOTION for Leave to Appear Appearance of Counsel Attorney Susan Hazeldean. by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 7/31/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 07/30/2009)
2009-07-30 158 0 Supplemental Memorandum in Support re 155 MOTION for Attorney Fees, 154 MOTION to Compel and Award of Costs filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Zapp, Heidi) (Entered: 07/30/2009)
2009-07-30 159 0 NOTICE of Appearance (REPLACING DOC #157) by Susan Victoria Hazeldean on behalf of Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 07/31/2009)
2009-08-03 160 0 First Memorandum in Opposition re 155 MOTION for Attorney Fees, 154 MOTION to Compel and Award of Costs filed by Zhen Hai He. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 Transcript of He Deposition)(Hazeldean, Susan) (Entered: 08/03/2009)
2009-08-04 161 0 MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Admission by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.Responses due by 8/25/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 08/04/2009)
2009-08-04 162 0 REPLY to Response to 128 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Provide More Complete & Responsive Answers to Defendants' Discovery Requests filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/04/2009)
2009-08-05 163 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Discovery Hearing held on 8/5/2009. Total Time: 1 hour (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 08/05/2009)
2009-08-05 164 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Discovery Hearing set for 8/25/2009 10:00 AM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED DISCOVERY HEARING INSTRUCTIONS. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 08/05/2009)
2009-08-12 165 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons for Motion including 161 MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Admission, 155 MOTION for Attorney Fees, 154 MOTION to Compel and Award of Costs. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 8/12/09. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Simpson, T.) Modified on 8/25/2009 to add link to 128 Motion to Compel, previously referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons (Larsen, M.). (Entered: 08/13/2009)
2009-08-24 166 0 Memorandum in Opposition TO THE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES re 161 MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Admission filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 08/24/2009)
2009-08-25 167 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Case Management Conference held on 8/25/2009. Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 08/25/2009)
2009-08-25 168 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Next Case Management Conference set for 9/15/2009 03:00 PM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Agenda letter is due five days in advance of conference. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 08/25/2009)
2009-08-25 169 0 RULING denying 154 Motion to Compel; denying 155 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 8/25/09. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 08/25/2009)
2009-08-26 170 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Conference to resolve dispute during deposition held on 8/26/2009. 10 minutes (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 08/26/2009)
2009-09-01 171 0 RULING AND ORDER granting 128 Motion to Compel; granting 161 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 8/31/09. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 09/02/2009)
2009-09-08 172 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until 09/18/2009 to extend the deadline for the defendants' disclosure of experts and to Modify Scheduling Order with Consent 91 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, 63 Amended Document, by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 09/08/2009)
2009-09-16 173 0 ORDER granting 172 Motion for Extension of Time until 09/18/2009 to extend the deadline for the defendants' disclosure of experts and to Modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 9/16/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 09/16/2009)
2009-09-17 174 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. The Case Management Conference scheduled for 9/15/09 has been RESCHEDULED to 9/23/2009 04:00 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons and will be by TELEPHONE. Counsel for the plaintiff is requested to initiate this conference call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact Chambers at (203)579-5640. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 09/17/2009)
2009-09-17 175 0 OBJECTION re 171 Order on Motion to Compel, filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2009)
2009-09-22 176 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until November 1, 2009 to Modify the Scheduling Order with & without Consent to extend the discovery deadline by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 09/22/2009)
2009-09-24 177 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Conference held on 9/24/2009. Total Time: 1 hours and 30 minutes (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
2009-09-24 178 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference set for 10/27/2009 10:00 AM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
2009-09-24 179 0 ORDER: Defendants are authorized to issue subpoenas to banks and investment institutions with a return date of October 15, 2009. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 9/24/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
2009-09-24 180 0 MOTION for Heidi H. Zapp to Withdraw as Attorney by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Zapp, Heidi) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
2009-09-24 181 0 ORDER granting 176 Motion for Extension of Time in accordance with Ruling and Order dated September 24, 2009. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 9/24/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
2009-09-24 182 0 RULING AND ORDER granting 176 MOTION to Modify the Scheduling Order to November 15, 2009. The next case management conference will be held on October 24, 2009 at 10:00AM. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 9/24/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
2009-09-25 183 0 RESPONSE re 171 Order on Motion to Compel, 175 Objection filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Cases)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 09/25/2009)
2009-09-28 184 0 ORDER granting 180 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Heidi H. Zapp terminated. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 9/28/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 09/28/2009)
2009-09-29 185 0 MOTION for Michael L. McDonnell to Withdraw as Attorney by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (McDonnell, Michael) (Entered: 09/29/2009)
2009-09-29 186 0 ORDER granting 185 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Michael L. McDonnell terminated. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 9/29/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 09/29/2009)
2009-09-29 187 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons to Supervise discovery and resolve discovery disputes and Case Management. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 9/28/09. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 09/29/2009)
2009-09-30 188 0 ORDER to First Data on Plaintiff's Third Party Subpoena. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 9/30/09. (Larsen, M.) (Entered: 10/01/2009)
2009-10-19 189 0 CORRECTED ORDER re 182 The next case management conference is scheduled for October 27, 2009 at 10AM. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 10/19/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/19/2009)
2009-10-23 190 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until November 10, 2009 for Designating Accounting Expert 182 Order by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/23/2009)
2009-10-26 191 0 OBJECTION re 190 MOTION for Extension of Time until November 10, 2009 for Designating Accounting Expert 182 Order MOTION for Extension of Time until November 10, 2009 for Designating Accounting Expert 182 Order filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/26/2009)
2009-10-26 192 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time until November 30, 2009 (without consent) to respond to discovery by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 10/26/2009)
2009-10-26 193 0 OBJECTION re 192 First MOTION for Extension of Time until November 30, 2009 (without consent) to respond to discoveryFirst MOTION for Extension of Time until November 30, 2009 (without consent) to respond to discovery filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/26/2009)
2009-10-28 194 0 ORDER affirming 171 Order on Motion to Compel as the Magistrate Judge's ruling is not clearly erroneous. The parties are instructed to report to the Magistrate Judge on November 16 as to their proposal for the least intrusive procedures for further investigation based on plaintiffs' responses to the interrogatories. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 10/28/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 10/28/2009)
2009-10-29 195 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Conference held on 10/29/2009. Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/29/2009)
2009-10-29 196 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Conference set for 11/13/2009 10:00 AM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. The parties will provide agenda letters three days before the conference. Counsel for plaintiffs is requested to initiate this call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203) 579-5640. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 10/29/2009)
2009-11-03 197 0 RULING and ORDER granting 190 Motion for Extension of Time ; granting in part and denying in part 192 Motion for Extension of Time. A telephone conference will be held on November 13, 2009 at 10:00AM. A case management conference is scheduled for December 2, 2009 at 2:00PM. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 11/2/09. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/03/2009)
2009-11-03 198 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Conference set for 11/13/2009 10:00 AM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for plaintiffs is requested to initiate this call. Once all the parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203) 579-5640 (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/03/2009)
2009-11-03 199 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Case Management Conference set for 12/2/2009 02:00 PM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. The parties will submit a letter outlining the issues for discussion by Monday, November 30, 2009. The parties will state whether the conference should be held in person or by telephone. Counsel may e-mail the letter to the Court. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/03/2009)
2009-11-10 200 0 MEMORANDUM of DECISION denying 104 Motion for More Definite Statement; denying 105 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying 106 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part 107 Motion to Strike. Plaintiffs are instructed to file an amended complaint to remove paragraph 36 consistent with this ruling within 10 days of this ruling's filing date. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 11/10/2009. (Simpson, T.) (Entered: 11/10/2009)
2009-11-11 201 0 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit AA, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit BB, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit J, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit M, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit N, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit O, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit P, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit Q, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit R, # 24 Exhibit Exhibit S, # 25 Exhibit Exhibit T, # 26 Exhibit Exhibit U, # 27 Exhibit Exhibit V, # 28 Exhibit Exhibit W, # 29 Exhibit Exhibit X, # 30 Exhibit Exhibit Y)Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 11/11/2009)
2009-11-13 202 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. RESCHEDULING Telephone status conference on discovery and to schedule PJR hearing set for 11/16/2009 11:30 AM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for plaintiffs is requested to initiate the call. Once all the parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203)579-5640. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/13/2009)
2009-11-18 203 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephone Conference set for 11/20/2009 01:00 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for plaintiff is requested to initiate this call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203)579-5640 (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/18/2009)
2009-11-20 204 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang.(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
2009-11-20 205 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Scheduling Conference held on 11/20/2009. 30 minutes (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
2009-11-20 206 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Prejudgment Remedy Hearing set for 12/18/2009 10:00 AM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
2009-11-24 207 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Conference to rule on objections raised at a deposition held on 11/24/2009. 15 minutes (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-12-02 208 0 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. Responses due by 12/23/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of MSJ, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Local Rule 56(a)(1) Statement Part I, # 17 Local Rule 56(a)(1) Statement Part II)(Sullivan, James) Modified on 12/3/2009 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 12/02/2009)
2009-12-02 209 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Conference held on 12/2/2009. 30 minutes. Defendants will file their opposition to the PJR application by Monday December 14, 2009. A PJR hearing is scheduled for Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:00AM. The Court will set a schedule for the filing of plaintiff's reply brief at the conclusion of the hearing. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 12/02/2009)
2009-12-10 210 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment until February 1, 2010 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 12/10/2009)
2009-12-11 211 0 ORDER granting 210 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 2/1/2010. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 12/11/09. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
2009-12-14 212 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 201 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Le Shih Chang, Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N)(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 12/14/2009)
2009-12-16 213 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. The hearing on the Application for PJR is postponed until January 2010. A Settlement Conference is set for 12/18/2009 10:00 AM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. The parties with authority to settle are required to attend the settlement conference (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 12/16/2009)
2009-12-16 214 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Status Conference held on 12/16/2009. 10 minutes (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 12/16/2009)
2010-01-07 215 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Status Conference held on 1/7/2010. 15 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/07/2010)
2010-01-07 216 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Prejudgment Hearing set for 1/26/2010 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/07/2010)
2010-01-07 217 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Status Conference Re: Settlement held on 1/7/2010. 20 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/07/2010)
2010-01-13 218 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Hearing held on 1/13/2010. 5 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/13/2010)
2010-01-19 219 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Conference set for 1/20/2010 10:30 AM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for the plaintiffs is requested to initiate this call. Once all the parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203) 579-5640 (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 01/19/2010)
2010-01-20 220 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Conference Hearing held on 1/20/2010. 30 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/21/2010)
2010-01-22 221 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Conference set for 1/25/2010 02:00 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for the plaintiff is requested to initiate this call. Once all the parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203) 579-5640 (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 01/22/2010)
2010-01-21 222 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Conference held on 1/21/2010. 15 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/22/2010)
2010-01-25 223 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Status Conference held on 1/25/2010. 10 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 01/25/2010)
2010-01-25 224 0 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment until 2.8.10 by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 01/25/2010)
2010-01-26 225 0 ORDER granting 224 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment Responses due by 2/8/2010. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 1/26/10. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 01/26/2010)
2010-02-01 226 0 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment by Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang.Responses due by 2/22/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Supplmental Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Declaration of Christopher M. Harrington)(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 02/01/2010)
2010-02-05 227 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Status Conference set for 2/5/2010 at 2:00 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 02/05/2010)
2010-02-05 228 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Telephone Conference re: Status held on 2/5/2010. 15 minutes (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 02/05/2010)
2010-02-08 229 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 226 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A through G, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits H through M, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits N through T, # 4 Exhibit Exhibits U through W, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit X through Z, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit AA through EE, # 7 Exhibit Exhibits FF through II, # 8 Exhibit Exhibist JJ through NN, # 9 Errata Exhibits OO through SS, # 10 Exhibit Exhibits TT through XX, # 11 Exhibit William Collins Declaration)(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 02/09/2010) 2010-05-18 20:35:54 414f82faa75313cda3104c17e028dabcc3652d3d
229 1
229 2 Exhibit Exhibits A through G
229 3 Exhibit Exhibits H through M
229 4 Exhibit Exhibits N through T
229 5 Exhibit Exhibits U through W
229 6 Exhibit Exhibit X through Z
229 7 Exhibit Exhibit AA through EE
229 8 Exhibit Exhibits FF through II
229 9 Exhibit Exhibist JJ through NN
229 10 Errata Exhibits OO through SS
229 11 Exhibit Exhibits TT through XX
229 12 Exhibit William Collins Declaration
2010-02-09 230 0 Statement of Material Facts re 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 226 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. (Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 02/09/2010)
2010-02-09 231 0 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 02/09/2010) 2010-02-23 15:23:56 f4bcc8f9054781f4d63289274009bcbeb2e54611
2010-02-09 232 0 ORDER granting 231 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 2/9/2010. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 02/09/2010)
2010-02-12 233 0 SEALED ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion for Prejudgment Remedy 201 . Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 2/12/10. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 02/12/2010)
2010-02-12 234 0 ORDER granting 201 Motion for Prejudgment Remedy in accordance with the sealed order and defendants' stipulated agreement as to PJR hearing 233 . Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 2/12/10. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 02/12/2010)
2010-02-17 235 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Student Appearance Attorney Muneer I. Ahmad. by Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 02/17/2010) 2010-04-22 13:41:18 d35f31fda281c97d52b8d2354473fb643ca7d5af
2010-02-17 236 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until 03/01/10 to file a reply to 229 Memorandum in Opposition re 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 226 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment by Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Harrington, Christopher) Modified on 2/19/2010 TO CREATE DOCKET ENTRY RELATIONSHIP TO DOC #208 AND #226 (Simpson, T.). (Entered: 02/17/2010)
2010-02-17 237 0 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages as to Defendants' Reply Brief to Motion # 229 by Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 02/17/2010)
2010-02-18 238 0 ORDER granting 235 Motion for Law Student to Appear; granting 236 Motion for Extension of Time to file reply brief by March 1, 2010; granting 237 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 2/18/2010. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 02/18/2010)
2010-02-18 239 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Scott L. Shuchart on behalf of Qin Ping Yuan, Jin Lu Ma, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Feng Chun Guan, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang (Shuchart, Scott) (Entered: 02/18/2010)
2010-03-01 240 0 REPLY to Response to 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 226 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher M. Harrington, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 03/01/2010)
2010-03-08 241 0 REPLY to Response to 208 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 226 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment (SUBSTITUTED) filed by Hsiang I. Chang, Wei-Wei Chang. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher M. Harrington, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 03/08/2010)
2010-03-11 242 0 MEMORANDUM OF DECISION - DENYING 208 Motion for Summary Judgment and 226 Motion for Summary Judgment as to the FLSA and Connecticut Minimum Wage Act claims against Hsiang I Chang and GRANTING as to all other claims against Hsiang I Chang and Wei Wei Chang. Plaintiffs are instructed to amend their complaint consistent with this ruling within five days of this ruling's filing date. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 3/10/2010. (Candee, D.) (Entered: 03/11/2010)
2010-03-18 243 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Hsiang I. Chang, Le Shih Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, filed by Qin Ping Yuan, Feng Chun Guan, Gui Bin Cai, Jun Zhang, Zhen Hai He, Bing Wu, Bao Wen Tan, Jin Lu Ma, Tina Wang.(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 03/18/2010)
2010-03-22 244 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until 3/18/2010 to File Fifth Amended Complaint by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 03/22/2010)
2010-03-22 245 0 ORDER granting 244 nunc pro tunc Motion for Extension of Time to March 18, 2010 to file 243 Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 3/22/10. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 03/22/2010)
2010-03-23 246 0 MOTION for Pre-Trial Status Conference by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 03/23/2010)
2010-03-24 247 0 ORDER granting 246 Motion for Conference. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 3/24/10. (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 03/24/2010)
2010-03-24 248 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Pre-Trial Status Telephone Conference set for 3/31/2010 at 12:00 PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for the plaintiff shall initiate this call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact Chambers at (203)579-5640.(Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 03/24/2010)
2010-03-25 249 0 OBJECTION re 246 MOTION for Pre-Trial Status Conference filed by Le Shih Chang, Wei-Wei Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. (Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 03/25/2010)
2010-03-30 250 0 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) by Hsiang I. Chang, Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC.Responses due by 4/20/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Local Rule 56(a)(1) Statement, # 2 Declaration of CMH re Exhibits, # 3 Memorandum in Support, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit I, # 13 Exhibit J, # 14 Exhibit K (part one), # 15 Exhibit K (part two), # 16 Exhibit L, # 17 Exhibit M, # 18 Exhibit N (part one), # 19 Exhibit N (part two), # 20 Exhibit O)(Sullivan, James) (Entered: 03/30/2010)
2010-03-31 251 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons: Status Conference held on 3/31/2010. 35 minutes. Plaintiffs feel that the motion for summary judgment filed by defendants yesterday is time barred and will file a motion addressing the timeliness of the motion by Friday, April 2, 2010. Defendants' response is due on or before Monday, April 12, 2010. The filing of this procedural objection does not limit the ability of plaintiffs to file a substantive objection to the motion for summary judgment which plaintiffs will do by the appropriate date. Counsel represented that with the exception of minor supplementation that discovery has concluded. Counsel agree to discuss plaintiffs' proposed prejudgment remedy application. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 03/31/2010)
2010-04-01 252 0 Second MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit)Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 04/01/2010)
2010-04-02 253 0 First OBJECTION re 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) filed by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. (Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 04/02/2010)
2010-04-12 254 0 REPLY to Response to 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) filed by Hsiang I. Chang, Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. (Sullivan, James) (Entered: 04/12/2010)
2010-04-13 255 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. PJR Hearing set for 4/27/2010 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom Four-Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 04/13/2010)
2010-04-15 256 0 MOTION for Pre-Hearing Status Conference by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 04/15/2010)
2010-04-19 257 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to file an opposition to 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 04/19/2010)
2010-04-20 258 0 ORDER granting 256 Motion for Telephone Conference. Telephone status conference is set for April 22, 2010 at 12:30PM before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. Counsel for the plaintiffs is requested to initiate this call. Once all parties are on the line, please contact chambers at (203) 579-5640. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 4/20/10. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 04/20/2010)
2010-04-22 259 0 ORDER granting 257 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 4/22/10. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 04/22/2010)
2010-04-23 260 0 NOTICE by Hsiang I. Chang of Bankruptcy Filing (Attachments: # 1 Bankruptcy Notice 04/23/10)(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 04/23/2010)
2010-04-27 261 0 ORDER re 253 Objection, fled by Jun Zhang, Feng Chun Guan, Bing Wu, Tina Wang, Qin Ping Yuan, Zhen Hai He, Gui Bin Cai, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan re: 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) filed by Changs Garden of Storrs LLC, Hsiang I. Chang, Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc,. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 4/27/2010. (Candee, D.) (Entered: 04/27/2010) 2010-04-27 13:24:23 7eabff36b9a11232e5772d369750d7fc49697b09
2010-05-06 262 0 ORDER denying 252 without prejudice Motion for Prejudgment Remedy in light of defendant Hsiang I. Chang's filing of Notice of Bankruptcy on April 23, 2010. Signed by Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons on 5/6/10. (Esposito, A.) (Entered: 05/06/2010)
2010-05-13 263 0 ORDER instructing clerk to close this case administratively in light of the notice of bankruptcy filing. The parties are instructed to notify the court when the case may be reopened. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/13/2010. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 05/13/2010)
2010-05-13 264 0 NOTICE by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang Status of Litigation in Light of Bankruptcy Filing (Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 05/13/2010)
2010-05-16 265 0 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages as to Defendants' Second Motion for Partial Summary Judgment #250 by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 05/16/2010)
2010-05-17 266 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Muneer I. Ahmad on behalf of Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang Law Student Intern Laura Huizar (Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 05/17/2010)
2010-05-17 267 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Muneer I. Ahmad on behalf of Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang Law Student Intern Jingni Zhao (Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 05/17/2010)
2010-05-17 268 0 ORDER granting 265 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/17/2010. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 05/17/2010)
2010-05-19 269 0 Memorandum in Opposition re 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) filed by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts, # 2 Exhibit Collins Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits A-B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibits D-G, # 6 Exhibit Exhibits H-I, # 7 Exhibit Exhibits J-O, # 8 Exhibit Exhibits P-V, # 9 Exhibit Exhibits W-Z, # 10 Exhibit Exhibits AA-FF)(Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 05/19/2010) 2010-05-21 10:20:26 117c984cb6edc8a7cd8d73c2befee9fc75524604
269 1 Statement of Material Facts
269 2 Exhibit Collins Declaration
269 3 Exhibit Exhibits A-B
269 4 Exhibit Exhibit C
269 5 Exhibit Exhibits D-G
269 6 Exhibit Exhibits H-I
269 7 Exhibit Exhibits J-O
269 8 Exhibit Exhibits P-V
269 9 Exhibit Exhibits W-Z
269 10 Exhibit Exhibits AA-FF
2010-05-24 270 0 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages as to Defendants' Reply Brief to Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition, dated May 18, 2010 by Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 05/24/2010)
2010-05-24 271 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until 6/18/2010 to File Reply To Plaintiffs' Opposition to 250 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Harrington, Christopher) MODIFIED ON 5/26/2010 TO CREATE LINK TO DOCUMENT #250 (Heard, J.). (Entered: 05/24/2010)
2010-05-25 272 0 ORDER granting 271 Motion for Extension of Time to file response to motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/25/10. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 05/25/2010)
2010-05-25 273 0 Set/Reset Deadlines as to 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial). Responses due by 6/18/2010. (Heard, J.) (Entered: 06/01/2010)
2010-06-01 274 0 ORDER granting 270 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages as to Defendants' Reply Brief to Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition, dated May 18, 2010 by Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/1/2010. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 06/01/2010)
2010-06-18 275 0 MOTION for Scott L. Shuchart to Withdraw as Attorney by Gui Bin Cai, Feng Chun Guan, Zhen Hai He, Jin Lu Ma, Bao Wen Tan, Tina Wang, Bing Wu, Qin Ping Yuan, Jun Zhang. Motions referred to Holly B. Fitzsimmons(Shuchart, Scott) (Entered: 06/18/2010)
2010-06-18 276 0 REPLY to Response to 250 MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) MOTION for Summary Judgment (partial) filed by Le Shih Chang, Chang's Garden of CT Inc, Changs Garden of Storrs LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Declaration of Christopher M. Harrington)(Harrington, Christopher) (Entered: 06/18/2010)
2010-06-21 277 0 ORDER granting 275 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Scott L. Shuchart terminated. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 6/21/2010. (Welles, T.) (Entered: 06/21/2010)
2010-06-24 278 0 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Settlement Conference set for 6/28/2010 at 2:00 PM in Chambers Room 266 - Annex, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons. PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS (Jaiman, R.) (Entered: 06/24/2010)
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