Case #2:25-cv-09495 · United States District Court, Central District of California
Edmond Laurent v. Sean Combs
Open
Sean Combs
DOES 2-10
Casandra Ventura
Parties
Edmond Laurent Plaintiff
Sean Combs Individual, also known as 'Puffy' or 'Diddy,' a high-profile music mogul and businessman, resident of Los Angeles, California, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, for allegations of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
DOES 2-10 Unknown individuals or entities, residents of or doing business in California, who participated in, facilitated, or aided the alleged wrongful acts.
Casandra Ventura An individual professionally known as "Cassie," is a singer, actress, and model who gained prominence in the early 2000s
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized by Grok.
Plaintiff Edmond Laurent, a model, actor, and exotic dancer, alleges that Defendants Sean Combs and Jane Doe 1 engaged in a series of coercive and abusive acts in Los Angeles hotels, including the Mondrian, Intercontinental, Beverly Wilshire, and SLS Hotels. Initially hired for private dance performances, Plaintiff was misled into sexual encounters. During these encounters, Defendants allegedly pressured him to consume alcohol and drugs (Rohypnol, GHB, ketamine, MDMA), which he repeatedly declined, and applied excessive baby oil, possibly laced with GHB. In one instance, Jane Doe 1 broke Plaintiff’s condom during intercourse, exposing him to Condyloma, an STI, after falsely claiming to be disease-free with fabricated blood test results. In a final incident, Plaintiff was given orange juice spiked with Rohypnol and ketamine, leading to unconsciousness, during which Combs allegedly anally penetrated him. Plaintiff awoke in pain, disoriented, and later developed anal warts, severe gastric issues requiring surgery, significant weight loss, dental erosion, and psychological trauma, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Defendants allegedly used their influence to manipulate and intimidate Plaintiff, and hotels (DOES 2-10) failed to prevent or report the trafficking and assaults, profiting from the activity.
Prayer for Relief
Compensatory, special, and general damages according to proof; punitive and exemplary damages; injunctive relief; costs of suit, pre-judgment, and post-judgment interest; and other relief deemed necessary or appropriate by the court.
Causes of Action
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Assault
(Against Sean Combs, Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Battery
(Against Sean Combs, Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
(Against Sean Combs, Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION Negligence
(Against Sean Combs, Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Battery
(Against Sean Combs, Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION Civil Conspiracy
(Against Sean Combs, Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION Aiding and Abetting
(Against Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
EIGHTH CAUSE OF ACTION Violation of California Civil Code § 52.5
(Human Trafficking) (Against Jane Doe 1, DOES 2-10)
Disposition
Remanded back to California Superior Court — June 04, 2026
Court and counsel discuss the Order to Show Cause Re: Jurisdiction [43] issued on June 2, 2026. For reasons stated on the record, the Court remands this action back to state court.
Court Dates
| Date | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Filing Deadline | Defendants' responses to First Amended Complaint due |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Hearing | Case remanded back to California Superior Court |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Hearing | Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees and costs |
Docket
| Date | No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | 1 | NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number 25STCV19200 Receipt No: ACACDC-40640931 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Summons, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Complaint, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Alternative Dispute Resolution Packet, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Notice of Case Management Conference, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Proof of Personal Service, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - ROA) (Attorney Michael N Schonbuch added to party Sean Combs(pty:dft))(Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 10/06/2025) | View PDF |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 2 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Sean Combs. (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 10/06/2025) | No document Attachment 25-CV-09495-GW-AGR_DOCUMENT_43_FILED_06_02_26 Attachment 25-CV-09495-GW-AGR_DOCUMENT_44_FILED_06_04_26_ |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 3 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Sean Combs, (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 10/06/2025) | No document |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 4 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Sean Combs, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF NOTICE TO ADVERSE PARTY OF REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT served on 10/06/2025. (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 10/08/2025) | No document |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 5 | First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Defendant Sean Combs.(Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 10/13/2025) | No document |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 6 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (jtil) (Entered: 10/18/2025) | No document |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 7 | Declination of Consent form received on 10/21/2025 was submitted within deadline set forth in L.R. 73-2.1. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cgm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/22/2025) | No document |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8 | NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin to Judge George H Wu for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:25-CV-09495-GW (AGRx). (lh) (Entered: 10/22/2025) | No document |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 9 | STANDING ORDER RE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL JURY TRIALS BEFORE JUDGE GEORGE H. WU by Judge George H Wu. You are instructed to read and to follow (unless otherwise superseded herein) the Central District of California Local Rules (henceforth "Local Rules") 16-1 through 16-15 regarding pre-trial requirements. (See document for further details). (aco) (Entered: 10/29/2025) | No document |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 10 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge George H Wu. The Court sets a Scheduling Conference for December 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Counsel are reminded of their obligations to disclose information, confer on a discovery plan, and report to the Court, as required by F.R.C.P. 26 and the Local Rules of this Court. Trial counsel are ordered to be present. A Joint 26(f) Report shall be filed with the Court no later than December 1, 2025. See Local Rule 26-1. Plaintiff(s) is directed to give notice of the scheduling conference immediately to each party that makes an initial appearance in the action after this date. (aco) (Entered: 10/29/2025) | No document |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 11 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Sean Combs. Motion set for hearing on 12/18/2025 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS, # 2 Declaration DECLARATION OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS, # 3 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER) (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2025) | No document Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS Declaration DECLARATION OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 12 | STIPULATION to Continue Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 11 filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 11/26/2025) | View PDF |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 13 | DEMAND for Jury Trial filed by Defendant Sean Combs.. (Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 11/26/2025) | No document |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 14 | STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report per Rule 26(f) filed by Defendant Sean Combs. (Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 12/01/2025) | No document |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 15 | ORDER RE: STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING DATE, EXTEND BRIEFING DEADLINES, EXTEND PAGE LIMITS, AND CONTINUE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 12 by Judge George H Wu. The hearing on Defendant Sean Combs' Motion to Dismiss currently set for December 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. is CONTINUED to January 22, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. The parties' Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference currently set for December 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. is CONTINUED to February 19, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 12/02/2025) | No document |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 16 | OPPOSITION IN OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 11 filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Edmond Laurent In Support of Opposition)(Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 12/05/2025) | No document |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 17 | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 11 filed by Defendant Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Lilah N. Cook for Reply ISO Motion to Dismiss)(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 12/19/2025) | No document |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 18 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: JURISDICTION by Judge George H Wu. Based on the foregoing discussion, Combs is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE in writing no later than by noon on January 15, 2026 why this Court has subject matter jurisdiction ove r this action by addressing the Court's three concerns. Plaintiff will have until January 20, 2026 to respond to that filing. Combs shall have an opportunity for oral argument on the issue of jurisdiction at a hearing on January 22, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. Combs' Motion to Dismiss, see Docket No. 11, is hereby taken off-calendar pending the resolution of these jurisdictional issues. (See document for further details). (aco) | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 19 | RESPONSE filed by Defendant Sean Combs to Court's Order to Show Cause Re: Jurisdiction (ECF No. 18) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lilah N. Cook in Support of Defendants Response to the Courts Order to Show Cause, # 2 Exhibit A - Combs Declaration in O'Marcaigh, # 3 Exhibit B - Email Exchange Between Counsel)(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 01/15/2026) | No document |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 20 | REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Filed Concurrently with Defendant's Response to the Court's Order to Show Cause Re: Jurisdiction filed by Defendant Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Combs Declaration in O'Marcaigh)(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 01/15/2026) | No document |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 21 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: Counsel may appear telephonically at the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION set for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. The Court recommends counsel use a landline without the use of the speakerphone when appearing by telephone due to sound reception. If a cellular phone is used and it causes interference or interruptions, the Court will stop the proceeding and require counsel to appear in person. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/20/2026) | No document |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 22 | RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurentto Order to Show Cause,,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,, 18 (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 01/20/2026) | No document |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 23 | OBJECTIONS to Request for Judicial Notice, 20 filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 01/20/2026) | No document |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 24 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Laura Nicole James counsel for Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. Adding Laura Nicole James as counsel of record for Plaintiff Edmond Laurent for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (Attorney Laura Nicole James added to party Edmond Laurent(pty:pla))(James, Laura) (Entered: 01/21/2026) | View PDF |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 25 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: Due to the power outage at the First Street Courthouse, the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION previously set for January 22, 2026 is CONTINUED to January 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Counsel may appear telephonically by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. The Court recommends counsel use a landline without the use of the speakerphone when appearing by telephone due to sound reception. If a cellular phone is used and it causes interference or interruptions, the Court will stop the proceeding and require counsel to appear in person. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/22/2026) | No document |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 26 | TEXT-ENTRY ONLY - IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H Wu: Due to the ongoing power outage at the First Street Courthouse, the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION HEARING previously scheduled for January 26, 2026 is CONTINUED to January 30, 2026 at 02:00 PM before Judge George H Wu. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/23/2026) | No document |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 27 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: The time to appear at the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION set for January 30, 2026, is ADVANCED from 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Counsel may appear telephonically by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. The Court recommends counsel use a landline without the use of the speakerphone when appearing by telephone due to sound reception. If a cellular phone is used and it causes interference or interruptions, the Court will stop the proceeding and require counsel to appear in person. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/28/2026) | No document |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 28 | MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION Hearing held before Judge George H Wu. Court and counsel confer. For reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff will have until February 5, 2026 to submit his in camera filing as to Defendant Doe 1. Defendants will respond by February 12, 2026. The order to show cause hearing is continued to February 19, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. The scheduling conference set for February 19, 2026 is TAKEN OFF-CALENDAR. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (aco) (Entered: 02/02/2026) | View PDF |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 29 | NOTICE of Under Seal Filing filed Edmond Laurent (James, Laura) (Entered: 02/05/2026) | No document |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 30 | SEALED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION re Show Cause Hearing - optional html form,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings, 28 filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. Motion set for hearing on 2/19/2026 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E-1, # 7 Exhibit E-2, # 8 Exhibit E-3, # 9 Exhibit E-4, # 10 Exhibit E-5, # 11 Exhibit E-6, # 12 Exhibit E-7, # 13 Exhibit E-8, # 14 Exhibit E-9, # 15 Exhibit E-10, # 16 Exhibit E-11, # 17 Exhibit E-12, # 18 Exhibit E-13, # 19 Exhibit F, # 20 Exhibit G, # 21 Exhibit H, # 22 Proposed Order)(James, Laura) (Entered: 02/06/2026) | No document |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 31 | SEALED DOCUMENT re SEALED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION re Show Cause Hearing - optional html form,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings, 28 30, Show Cause Hearing - optional html form,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings, 28 filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(James, Laura) (Entered: 02/06/2026) | No document |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 32 | SEALED DOCUMENT Response to Plaintiff's In Camera Submission re Show Cause Hearing - optional html form,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings, 28 filed by Defendant Sean Combs.(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 02/12/2026) | No document |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 33 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Sean Combs, of Response to In Camera Submission served on February 12, 2026. (Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 02/12/2026) | No document |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 34 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: Counsel may appear telephonically at the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION set for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. The Court recommends counsel use a landline without the use of the speakerphone when appearing by telephone due to sound reception. If a cellular phone is used and it causes interference or interruptions, the Court will stop the proceeding and require counsel to appear in person. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/18/2026) | No document |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 35 | MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION Hearing held before Judge George H Wu. Court and counsel confer. Plaintiff's request for leave to amend the complaint to identify Defendant Jane Doe 1 is granted. Plaintiff is to file the amended complaint forthwith. The Court continues the hearing to March 30, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. The parties are to file a joint status report by noon on March 25, 2026. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (aco) (Entered: 02/19/2026) | View PDF |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 36 | FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent(James, Laura) (Entered: 03/06/2026) | View PDF |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 37 | STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (James, Laura) (Entered: 03/25/2026) | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 38 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge George H Wu. There is currently set for March 30, 2026 an Order to Show Cause re Subject Matter Jurisdiction ("OSC"). The parties have filed a Joint Status Brief (ECF No. 37) indicating that the Plaintiff has filed a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") and proposing that the OSC be continued to a date after the Defendants' answer to the FAC is due. In light thereof, the Court continues the OSC to June 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.; the parties shall file a joint report by June 1. (aco) (Entered: 03/26/2026) | View PDF |
| May 26, 2026 | 39 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Melodie Han counsel for Defendant Jane Doe 1. Adding Melodie Han as counsel of record for Casandra Ventura for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Casandra Ventura. (Attorney Melodie Han added to party Jane Doe 1(pty:dft))(Han, Melodie) (Entered: 05/26/2026) | View PDF |
| May 26, 2026 | 40 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Jane Doe 1. Motion set for hearing on 8/3/2026 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed Order) (Han, Melodie) (Entered: 05/26/2026) | View PDF Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Proposed Order |
| May 26, 2026 | 41 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Sean Combs. Motion set for hearing on 8/3/2026 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, # 2 Declaration DECLARATION OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, # 3 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [Dkt. No. 41]) (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 05/26/2026) | No document Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Declaration DECLARATION OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 42 | STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent. (James, Laura) (Entered: 06/01/2026) | View PDF |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 43 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: JURISDICTION by Judge George H Wu. Because the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over this action, the Court cannot hear the merits of the pending motions to dismiss. As such, the Court finds no basis to c ontinue the OSC to a date following the scheduled hearing on such motions. The Court will hear from the parties regarding the OSC this Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., but notes that it will likely remand this action back to state court. See Order for complete details. (jre) | View PDF |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 44 | MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION held before Judge George H Wu. Court and counsel discuss the Order to Show Cause Re: Jurisdiction 43 issued on June 2, 2026. For reasons stated on the record, the Court remands this action back to state court. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) Court Recorder: ECRO / Court Smart. (aco) (Entered: 06/05/2026) | View PDF |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 45 | Letter of Transmittal - Remand to Superior Court (G-17) - optional html form | View PDF |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 46 | Attorney Fees | No document Attachment A |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 47 | TEXT-ENTRY ONLY - IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H Wu: Plaintiff's counsel overlooked the closed dates identified on Judge Wu's Rules and Procedures page on the Court's website. As reflected therein, July 20, 2026, is designated as a closed date. For that reason, PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c) 46 previously scheduled for July 20, 2026 is RESCHEDULE to July 30, 2026 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/23/2026) | No document |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 48 | Attorney Fees | View PDF |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 49 | Receipt | No document |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 3.1 | CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiff Edmond Laurent in Los Angeles Superior Court on 7/1/2025, attached as Exhibit B. (jtil) | No document |
Attorneys
Rodney S. Diggs
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Plaintiff
Tyrine S. Aman
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Plaintiff
Michael Schonbuch
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP
Civil Defense