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Wakefield v. Ess Tech Inc.

ord · 3:23-cv-00050

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Case name
Wakefield v. Ess Tech Inc.
Case name (short)
Wakefield
Filed
2023-01-12
Terminated
2023-06-29
Nature of suit
850 Securities/Commodities
Cause
15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act
Jurisdiction type
Federal Question
Assigned to
Jolie A. Russo

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Parties

PartyRole / typeAttorneys
Darren SturgisMovant
Maurice A RendonPlaintiff,
Michael BudukiewiczPlaintiff
Amir MoftakharDefendant, , , , , , ,
Eric P. DresselhuysDefendant, , , , , , ,
Ess Tech Inc.Defendant, , , , , , ,
James WakefieldPlaintiff, , ,

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#28 · 2023-05-08
ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Granting the parties' Stipulated Motion for Order Setting a Schedule for the Filing of a Consolidated Complaint and Responsive Briefing (27 in case 3:23-cv-00050-JR; 22 in case 3:23-cv-00234-JR) as follows: Lead Plaintiff shall file a consolidated complaint no later than 6/30/2023. Defendants shall file a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint, if any, no later than 8/29/2023. If Defendants file a motion to dismiss, Lead Plaintiff shall file an opposition to the motion to dismiss no later than 10/13/2023. Defendants shall file their reply
#21 · 2023-03-20
ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Granting the parties' Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time 19 as follows and as modified: No answer, motion, or other response to the Complaint will be due until after a Lead Plaintiff is appointed, Lead Counsel is approved, and Lead Plaintiff has had the opportunity to prepare or designate a post-appointment consolidated complaint. Defendants shall not waive any rights, arguments, or defenses by waiting to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint pursuant to this Stipulation. Promptly after or within fourteen (14) days of the Cour
#20 · 2023-03-20
ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Setting Plaintiffs'/Movant Darren Sturgis' Motions for Consolidation of Related Actions, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, and Approval of Counsel 13, 15 & 17 on the under advisement calendar of 4/17/2023. Any requests for oral argument will be considered in due course. Should the Court deem the motions appropriate for disposition with oral argument upon review of the briefings, the motions will be scheduled accordingly. (gm) Modified on 3/20/2023 to correct docket text. NEF regenerated to the parties. (gm) (Entered: 03/20/2023)
#11 · 2023-03-09
ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo: Granting Defendants' Applications/Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 9 & 10 as to Attorneys Ignacio Salceda and John Roberts respectively. (gm) (Entered: 03/09/2023)
#- · 2023-03-09
Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney John Roberts. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8846824 10 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ecp)
#- · 2023-03-09
Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Ignacio Salceda. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8846813 9 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ecp)
#30 · 2023-06-29
ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Granting the parties' Joint Motion for Dismissal (29 in case 3:23-cv-00050-JR; 24 in case 3:23-cv-00234-JR). These actions are Dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a), and the parties shall each bear their own costs and attorneys' fees. Signed on 6/29/23 by Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo. (Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00050-JR, 3:23-cv-00234-JR) (gm) (Entered: 06/29/2023) Read the filing
#29 · 2023-06-26
Unopposed Motion for Order re Dismissal. Filed by Maurice A Rendon.Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00050-JR, 3:23-cv-00234-JR (Merchant, Michael) (Entered: 06/26/2023) Read the filing
#- · 2023-05-08
(no description on the docket)
#27 · 2023-05-08
Stipulated Motion for Order Setting a Schedule for the Filing of a Consolidated Complaint and Responsive Briefing. Filed by Maurice A. Rendon.Associated Cases: 3:23-cv-00050-JR, 3:23-cv-00234-JR (Merchant, Michael) (Entered: 05/08/2023)
#26 · 2023-04-24
ORDER: The motions to consolidate (ECF 13, 15, and 17 in Case No. 3:23-cv-50-JR; ECF 7 and 11 in Case No. 3:23-cv-234-JR) are Granted. Case No. 3:23-cv-50-JR, Wakefield v. ESS Tech, Inc., et al, is deemed the lead case and is consolidated with Case No. 3:23-cv-234-JR, Budukiewicz v. ESS Tech, Inc., et al. The parties shall adhere to Local Rule 42-4, "Document Caption Requirements After Consolidation" when submitting future pleadings in this matter. Movant Rendon's motions for appointment as lead plaintiff (ECF 17 in Case No. 3:23-cv-50-JR; ECF 7 in Case No. 3:23-cv-234-JR) are Granted and the
#25 · 2023-04-13
Notice that the Motion of Maurice A. Rendon for Consolidation of Related Actions, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, and Approval of Liaison Counsel is Not Opposed Filed by Maurice A Rendon. (Merchant, Michael) (Entered: 04/13/2023)
#24 · 2023-03-27
Memorandum in Opposition to First Motion to Consolidate, Appoint Lead Plaintiff, and Appoint Counsel 13, Motion to Consolidate and Appointment as Lead Plaintiff 15 . Filed by Maurice A Rendon. (Merchant, Michael) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
#23 · 2023-03-27
Notice of Non-Opposition to Competing Motions for Consolidation, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Counsel Filed by Michael Budukiewicz. (Erickson, Aurelia) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
#22 · 2023-03-27
Motion to Withdraw . Filed by Darren Sturgis. (Ratliff, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
#- · 2023-03-20
(no description on the docket)
#- · 2023-03-20
(no description on the docket)
#19 · 2023-03-17
Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint and Vacate Discovery-Related Deadlines. Filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hawkes, Peter) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
#17 · 2023-03-13
Motion for Order for Consolidation of Related Actions, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, and Approval of Lead and Liaison Counsel. Filed by Maurice A Rendon. (Merchant, Michael) (Entered: 03/13/2023)
#18 · 2023-03-13
Declaration of Michael B. Merchant in Support of Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Lead and Liaison Counsel. Filed by Maurice A Rendon. (Related document(s): Motion for Order 17 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D) (Merchant, Michael) (Entered: 03/13/2023)