Case: Payares v. J.P. Morgan Chase

2:07-cv-05540 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Aug. 23, 2007

Closed Date: 2012

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Case Summary

On August 23, 2007, a Latino borrower filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Chase Bank USA and JP Morgan Chase & Co, under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1691 et seq. ("ECOA"), the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. ("FHA"), and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The plaintiff alleged racially discriminatory lending practices in connection with home mortgage loan he took out from Chase. Specifically, he alleged that Chase was engaged …

On August 23, 2007, a Latino borrower filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Chase Bank USA and JP Morgan Chase & Co, under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1691 et seq. ("ECOA"), the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. ("FHA"), and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The plaintiff alleged racially discriminatory lending practices in connection with home mortgage loan he took out from Chase. Specifically, he alleged that Chase was engaged in both intentional and disparate impact discrimination through its development and implementation of mortgage pricing policies and procedures that resulted in less favorable loan conditions to non-white borrowers as compared to similarly situated white borrowers.

The case then went into mediation. In August 14, 2008, the parties entered a joint stipulation to dismiss JP Morgan as a defendant. On August 15, 2008, the Court (Judge Andrew Guilford) ordered that JP Morgan was to be dismissed without prejudice, but the plaintiff reserved a right to conduct discovery with respect to it.

On January 16, 2009, the plaintiff filed a first amended complaint. The complaint was a class action allegation, adding another two named plaintiffs, against Chase Bank USA. The amended complaint alleged that Chase engaged in practices that had a disparate impact on minorities (defined as any non-Caucasian minority). It was alleged that Chase developed mortgage pricing policies that provided financial incentives to its authorized loan officers, mortgage brokers and corresponding lenders to make subjective decisions to increase interest rate and charge additional fees to minority borrowers. That allegedly led to minorities receiving higher interest rates and costs than non-minority borrowers in a similar situation. The plaintiff sought injunctive, declaratory and equitable relief, and damages.

The parties eventually settled on March 10, 2010. Under the agreement, the parties sought to certify following class: "All African-American and Hispanic borrowers who, since August 23,2005, obtained a mortgage loan originated through Chase's wholesale channel." The minority borrowers that paid off their loans could claim either a $300 credit towards the closing costs of his or her next loan with Chase, or a check for $70. Existing non-delinquent borrowers could receive either a $300 credit, or a $90 check. Above borrowers, and delinquent borrowers, were entitled to "red carpet access" for loan modification services with dedicated 800 numbers, and dedicated personnel with fair housing and lending training. The "red carpet access" was to be in effect for 2 years from the date of the agreement. The defendant had to submit quarterly reports during that period to class counsel, as well as maintain a settlement website. The defendant agreed to pay $1,95 million in attorney's fees. Each class representative received $5,000.

On May 17, 2010, the Court ordered a preliminary approval of the settlement agreement, pending a fairness hearing. On November 9, 2010, the Court issued a final judgment, approving the settlement agreement. The court certified the class above as a settlement class. The Court retained jurisdiction over the agreement for its duration.

Summary Authors

Zhandos Kuderin (7/22/2014)

People

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Judge(s)

Collins, Audrey B. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Becker, Nance F. (California)

Chavez, Mark A. (California)

Ciolko, Edward W. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

Agoglia, Michael J. (California)

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Documents in this case

2:07-cv-05540

Docket (PACER)

Payares v. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

March 11, 2011

March 11, 2011

Docket
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2:07-cv-05540

Order [To Dismiss Defendant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Without Prejudice]

Payares v. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Aug. 15, 2008

Aug. 15, 2008

Order/Opinion
85

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First Amended Class Action Complaint

Payeres v. Chase Bank

Jan. 16, 2009

Jan. 16, 2009

Complaint
100-1

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Settlement Agreement

Payares v. J.P. Morgan Chase Co.

March 10, 2010

March 10, 2010

Settlement Agreement
111

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Order of Preliminary Approval of Settlement

Payares v. Chase Bank

May 17, 2010

May 17, 2010

Settlement Agreement
132

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Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice

Payares v. Chase Bank

Nov. 9, 2010

Nov. 9, 2010

Order/Opinion

Docket

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1 Aug. 23, 2007

COMPLAINT against defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Filing fee $ 350)Fee Paid, filed by plaintiff Alfredo B Payares.(bb) (Entered: 09/04/2007)

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2 Aug. 23, 2007

Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (bb) (Entered: 09/04/2007)

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3 Aug. 23, 2007

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(bb) (Entered: 09/04/2007)

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7 Sept. 19, 2007

APPLICATION of Andrew S Friedman for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. Lodged Order. (esa) (Entered: 09/26/2007)

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4 Sept. 21, 2007

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins on Application of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew S Friedman of Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint PC for Alfredo B Payares and designating Mark Chavez of Chavez Gertler GRANTED. (ir) (Entered: 09/24/2007)

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5 Sept. 21, 2007

STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and Chase Bank U.S.A., N.A. answers now due on or before 10/29/2007 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co; Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(ir) (Entered: 09/24/2007)

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6 Sept. 24, 2007

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiff Alfredo B Payares, upon Chase Bank U.S.A., N.A. served on 8/31/2007; answer due 9/20/2007; The Summons and Complaint were served by PERSONAL service, by NOT INDICATED statute, upon DIONNE WILSON, LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR; Due Dilligence declaration NOT INDICATED; Original Summons NOT RETURNED. (esa) (Entered: 09/25/2007)

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8 Oct. 23, 2007

STIPULATION to Extend Time to amend and to Set Case Management Conference; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins that Plaintiff shall have until 1/4/08 to file any amendment of the complaint as of right; the initial case management conference shall be held on 3/24/087 (es) (Entered: 10/23/2007)

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9 Dec. 1, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Theodore J Pintar, John J Stoia, Jr on behalf of Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (et) (Entered: 01/15/2008)

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10 Jan. 29, 2008

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to February 25, 2008 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 01/29/2008)

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11 Jan. 30, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Leslie Hurst on behalf of Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares (Hurst, Leslie) (Entered: 01/30/2008)

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12 Jan. 31, 2008

Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint; ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins as to defendant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. IT IS SO ORDERED that the defendants shall have until February 25, 2008, to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. (es) (Entered: 02/01/2008)

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13 Feb. 20, 2008

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following deficiency was found proposed documnet was not submitted as separate attachment;Stipulation has order attached which should have been submitted as an attachment.: RE Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days) 10 (ab) (Entered: 02/21/2008)

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14 Feb. 21, 2008

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to March 7, 2008 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 02/21/2008)

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15 Feb. 22, 2008

ORDER Re Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint, Set Briefing Schedule and Hearing 14, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants shall have until 3/7/08 to respond to the operative complaint; Rule 12 motion(s) must be filed by 4/7/08; Any repl(ies) regarding Rule 12 motion(s) must be filed by 4/21/08; and the hearing on defendants' Rule 12 motion(s) is set for Monday, 5/5/08 at 10:00am. (es) (Entered: 02/25/2008)

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16 Feb. 28, 2008

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney John J Stoia, Jr counsel for Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. Changing e-mail to johns@csgrr.com. Filed by plaintiff Alfredo B. Payares (Stoia, John) (Entered: 02/28/2008)

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17 March 11, 2008

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..Motion set for hearing on 5/5/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 03/11/2008)

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18 March 11, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case 17 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael J. Agoglia# 2 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 03/11/2008)

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19 March 11, 2008

Certificate of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 03/11/2008)

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20 March 11, 2008

Certificate of Interested Parties filed by Defendant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 03/11/2008)

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21 March 14, 2008

NOTICE Notice of Change of Attorney Information filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

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22 March 14, 2008

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Report and Case Management Conference Statement ; estimated length of trial 20 days, filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares, Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A... (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Pre-Trial Scheduling)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

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23 March 18, 2008

First APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Gary Klein for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE NOT PAID. filed by plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

2 Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case

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24 March 18, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Theodore J Pintar on behalf of Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

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25 March 19, 2008

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following deficiency was found Incorrect event selected. Correct event is Notice-Change of Attorey Information (G-06): RE Notice (Other) 21 (es) (Entered: 03/19/2008)

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26 March 20, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins, On First APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY Gary Klein for Leave to Appear In A Specific Case. FEE NOT PAID. 23 (es) (Entered: 03/21/2008)

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27 March 25, 2008

ORDER RE: CONFERENCE: 1. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO F.R.CIV.P. 16 AND 26; AND LOCAL RULE 26; 2. MOTIONS AND EX PARTE APPLICATIONS; 3. EFILING-COURTESY COPIES by Judge Audrey B. Collins: This matter is set for Pretrial/Scheduling Conference on 6/23/2008 at 10:00 AM (See attached order for further details and requirements). (es) (Entered: 03/26/2008)

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28 April 7, 2008

OPPOSITION to MOTION to Dismiss Case 17 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

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29 April 8, 2008

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: On March 11, 2008, Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss. Although the Court receivedcourtesy copies of Plaintiffs Opposition filed on April 7, the Court has yet to receive courtesy copies of the moving papers. Defendants are hereby ORDERED to deliver to chamber two courtesy copies of all moving papers by Friday, April 11, 2008. The Court reminds the parties of the following requirements: (SEE ATTACHED MINUTES FOR REQUIREMENTS) (es) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

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30 April 8, 2008

NOTICE AND REQUEST of Settlement Procedure Selection (Sp3); parties request to appear before a retired judicial officer or other dispute resolution body for mediation type settlement proceedings. Filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares, Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

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31 April 8, 2008

Joint REQUEST for Settlement Approval of Settlement Procedure JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE filed by DEFENDANT Alfredo B Payares, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

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32 April 8, 2008

NOTICE JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE filed by DEFENDANTS Alfredo B Payares, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 04/08/2008)

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33 April 9, 2008

MINUTES: JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE (In Chambers); The Court hereby STRIKES the parties Settlement Procedure Selection 30, 31, 32 SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins (ir) (Entered: 04/10/2008)

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34 April 21, 2008

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..Motion set for hearing on 5/5/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 04/21/2008)

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35 April 24, 2008

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins re: MOTION to Dismiss Case 34 : Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, currently set for hearing on May 5, 2008 is continued, due to Court congestion, to Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (ps) (Entered: 04/24/2008)

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36 April 25, 2008

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 filed by plaintiff Alfredo B Payares.Motion set for hearing on 5/19/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 04/25/2008)

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37 April 25, 2008

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 filed by plaintiff Alfredo B Payares.Motion set for hearing on 5/19/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 04/25/2008)

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38 May 5, 2008

OPPOSITION to MOTION for Appointment of Counsel [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 36, MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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39 May 5, 2008

DECLARATION of Wendy M. Garbers In Support Of Defendants' Opposition to Motion For Entry of Proposed Pre-Trial Order No. 1 38 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 36 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 05/05/2008)

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40 May 12, 2008

REPLY In Support MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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41 May 12, 2008

DECLARATION of Theodore J. Pintar In Support of Reply MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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42 May 12, 2008

DECLARATION of Leslie E. Hurst In Support of Reply MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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43 May 12, 2008

DECLARATION of Edward W. Ciolko In Support of Reply MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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44 May 12, 2008

DECLARATION of Gary Klein In Support of Reply MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/12/2008)

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45 May 13, 2008

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. correcting Declaration (Motion related), Declaration (Motion related) 43 (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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46 May 13, 2008

DECLARATION of Edward W. Ciolko Corrected, In Support of Reply MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel Memorandum in Support of [Proposed] Pre-Trial Order No. 1 37 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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47 May 13, 2008

MINUTES OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR ENTRY OF PRE-TRIAL ORDER(In Chambers) held before Judge Audrey B. Collins :Pending before the Court is a Motion for Entry of Pre-Trial Order No. 1 (Motion), filed on April 25, 2008. Defendants filed an Opposition on May 5, 2008, and Plaintiff filed a Reply on May 12, 2008. The Court finds this Motion appropriate for resolution without oral argument and VACATES the hearing set for May 19, 2008. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); Local Rule 7-15. Having considered the materials submitted by the parties and the case file, the Court hereby DENIES the Motion without prejudice. (see attached minutes for further details) 36 (es) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

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48 May 14, 2008

NOTICE Notice of Supplemental Authority Regarding Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/14/2008)

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49 May 15, 2008

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins re MOTION to Dismiss Case 17 : The Court finds that the motion is appropriate for submission without oral argument and VACATES the hearing set for May 19, 2008. The Court hereby GRANTS Defendants motion to dismiss as to Plaintiffs Second and Third Causes of Action, for racial discrimination under 42 U.S.C. sections 1981 and 1982, with leave to amend. The motion is otherwise DENIED. Plaintiff shall have 30 days from the date of this order in which to file an amended complaint (see document for further details). (bm) (Entered: 05/15/2008)

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50 May 19, 2008

MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE RELATED CASES (IN CHAMBERS) held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: The two above-captioned cases are presently pending before this Court. The Court has learned that two potentially related cases are pending before another judge of this district. Those cases, before Judge Guilford, are National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company et al., CV-07-0794 AG (ANx) (NAACP), and Freddy Ramon Chavez Toruno v. HSBC Finance Corporation et al., CV-07-5998 AG (ANx) (Toruno). The Court therefore ORDERS counsel in both Payares and Gonzalez to show cause, in writing, why Payares and Gonzalez are not related to NAACP and Toruno, the cases pending before Judge Guilford. The form of response may be either: (1) the filing of Notices of Related Case, or (2) an explanation why Payares and Gonzalez are not related, within the meaning of the local rule, to NAACP and/or Toruno, the cases before Judge Guilford. Responses must be filed no later than Wednesday, May 28, 2008. (see attached minutes for further details and requirements) (es) (Entered: 05/20/2008)

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51 May 28, 2008

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. Related Case(s): 8:2007cv00794, 2:2007cv05998 (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

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52 May 28, 2008

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. Related Case(s): CV-07-0794 AG, CV-07-5998 AG (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

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53 May 30, 2008

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. Motion set for hearing on 6/23/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2008)

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54 May 30, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) 53 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael J. Agoglia, # 2 Proposed Order)(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2008)

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55 June 9, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) 53 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 06/09/2008)

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56 June 16, 2008

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan and Case Management Conference Statement ; estimated length of trial 3-60 days, filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares, Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A... (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Pre-Trial Scheduling)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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57 June 16, 2008

REPLY In Support Of MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) MOTION for Leave to Appeal May 15, 2008 Order And For Stay Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) 53 filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2008)

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59 June 17, 2008

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins re DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION AND A STAY PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) 53 : The Court finds that the motion is appropriate for submission without oral argument and VACATES the hearing set for June 23, 2008. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); Local Rule 7-15. (Note, however, that the Scheduling Conference also set for June 23, 2008, shall remain on calendar.) Having considered the materials submitted by the parties and the case file, the Court hereby DENIES the Motion for Certification and a Stay Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b). (See document for text of order.) (ps) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

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60 June 18, 2008

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Theodore J Pintar counsel for Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. Adding Coty R. Miller as attorney as counsel of record for Alfredo B. Payares for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B. Payares (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 06/18/2008)

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61 June 23, 2008

CIVIL JURY TRIAL ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins,, Set Deadlines: The above matter is set for trial before the Honorable Audrey B. Collins. Pretrial and Trial Dates. The Court orders the following dates: Cut-off date for filing motions to join other parties and amending the pleadings is 8/18/2008. Discovery cut-off is 6/30/09. Class-certificaiton motion cut-off date for motions to be filed is Monday, 1/5/09. (see attached order for further details and requirements) (es) (Entered: 06/25/2008)

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62 June 23, 2008

MINUTES: Scheduling Conference held. The Court sets the following dates: Add Claims/Parties cut-off 8/18/2008; Discovery cut-off 6/30/2009; Expert Discovery cut-off 10/30/09; Expert reports Cut-off 7/30/09; Expert report rebuttal cut-off 9/30/09; Law & Motion cut-off of Class Certification motion 1/5/2009; Counsel are reminded of the requirement of Local Rule 16-14. Couunsel shall submit their notice of settlement selection within 10 days by Judge Audrey B. Collins. Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (ir) (Entered: 06/25/2008)

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63 June 30, 2008

NOTICE of Settlement Procedure Selection filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2008)

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64 June 30, 2008

ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) 1 DEFENDANT CHASE BANK USA, N.A.'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2008)

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65 June 30, 2008

ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) 1 DEFENDANT JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2008)

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66 July 2, 2008

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins re Joint Notice of Settlement Procedure: On June 30, 2008, the parties filed another Notice of Settlement Procedure. The notice indicates that the parties select settlement procedure number 1 (mediation before a judge or magistrate judge). However, as explained in the Court's April 9, 2008 minute order addressing the parties' previous Notice of Settlement Procedure, the case has already been assigned to Alternative Dispute Resolution. As such, the only options available to the parties are Alternative Dispute Resolution or private mediation (option number 3.) The Court therefore STRIKES the June 30 notice (docket no. 63 ) and ORDERS the parties to file a new notice selecting either ADR or private mediation as their settlement procedure. The new notice must be filed no later than July 14, 2008. (bm) (Entered: 07/03/2008)

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67 July 14, 2008

NOTICE filed by Plaintiff & Defendants Alfredo B Payares, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. of Settlement Procedure Selection (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 07/14/2008)

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68 July 17, 2008

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Rule 12 Motion Addressed to Answer, Set Briefing Schedule and Hearing filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Extend Time to File Rule 12 Motion Addressed to Answer, Set Briefing Schedule and Hearing)(Hurst, Leslie) (Entered: 07/17/2008)

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69 July 22, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins: 1. The time for plaintiff to file Rule 12 motions shall be extended to August 11, 2008. 2. Any oppositions by defendants to plaintiffs Rule 12 motions shall be filed August 25, 2008. 3. Any reply by plaintiff regarding their Rule 12 motions shall be filed September 8, 2008.4. The parties shall meet and confer at least 10 days before plaintiff is dueto file Rule 12 motions, or no later than August 1, 2008; 5. The hearing on plaintiffs Rule 12 motions shall be September 22, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. (ir) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

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70 July 23, 2008

NOTICE Notice of Appearance filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Fialco, Lisa) (Entered: 07/23/2008)

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71 Aug. 11, 2008

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Rule 12 Motions Addressed to Answers filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order To Extend Time to File Rule 12 Motions Addressed to Answers, Set Hearing Schedule and Hearing)(Hurst, Leslie) (Entered: 08/11/2008)

2 Proposed Order To Extend Time to File Rule 12 Motions Addressed to Answers, Set

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72 Aug. 12, 2008

ORDER TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE RULE 12 MOTIONS ADDRESSED TO ANSWERS, SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING by Judge Audrey B. Collins GRANTING Stipulation for Extension of Time to File, 71 ; Setting Deadlines/Hearings:(Motion filing deadline of 8/25/2008; any oppositions shall be filed by 9/8/08, and any replies shall be filed by 9/22/08 with a hearing on plaintiff's Rule 12 motions set on 10/6/2008 at 10:00 AM or as soon thereafter as the Court may hear the matter.(pp) (Entered: 08/13/2008)

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73 Aug. 14, 2008

Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order To Dismiss Defendant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Without Prejudice)(Hurst, Leslie) (Entered: 08/14/2008)

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74 Aug. 14, 2008

STIPULATION to AMEND ANSWERS filed by Defendants J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 08/14/2008)

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75 Aug. 15, 2008

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins re Stipulation to Dismiss Party [73. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co shall be dismissed from the Class Action Complaintwithout prejudice. Plaintiff reserves his right to conduct discovery regarding J.P. Morgan Chase and its relationships and dealings with other affiliates. J.P. Morgan Chase reserves its objections to plaintiffs discovery. The dismissal of J.P. Morgan Chase from the Class Action Complaint without prejudice has no bearing on plaintiffs claims against Chase Bank; and Each side to bear its own fees and costs. (ir) (Entered: 08/15/2008)

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76 Aug. 19, 2008

AMENDED ANSWER TO COMPLAINT Defendant Chase Bank USA, N.A.'s Amended Answer To Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A.. (Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 08/19/2008)

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77 Oct. 8, 2008

ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 08-05 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: SACV07-794 AG (ANx). Case transfered from Judge Audrey B. Collins and Magistrate Judge Stephen J. Hillman to Judge Andrew J. Guilford and Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV07-5540 AG (ANx).Signed by Judge Andrew J. Guilford (at) (Entered: 10/08/2008)

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78 Oct. 16, 2008

ORDER Re Early Meeting of Parties and Scheduling Conference by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, ( Scheduling Conference set for 12/15/2008 09:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford.) (ade) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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79 Dec. 8, 2008

STATEMENT Supplemental Joint Rule 26(f) Report and Case Management Conference Statement filed by Defendant Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A. (Garbers, Wendy) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

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80 Dec. 15, 2008

SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings:( Discovery cut-off 10/30/2009. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/28/2010 08:30 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Jury Trial set for 7/20/2010 09:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford.) (ade) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

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81 Dec. 15, 2008

MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. A Final Pretrial Conference is set for 06/28/10 at 8:30 a.m. A Jury Trial is set for 07/20/10 at 9:00 a.m. Court sets the length of trial at 20 days. Scheduling Order Specifying Procedures is signed and filed this date. (See minute order for further details)Court Reporter: Donald Hilland. (db) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

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82 Jan. 8, 2009

Joint STIPULATION to Amend Complaint - (Discovery) 1 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (First Amended Class Action Complaint), # 2 Proposed Order)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

2 Exhibit A (First Amended Class Action Complaint)

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83 Jan. 16, 2009

ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, REGARDING FILING of AMENDED COMPLAINT and DESIGNATION of CO-LEAD PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL: 1. The Amended Complaint is ordered filed this date; 2. After the Amended Complaint is filed, plaintiffs in the Gonzalez action, CV-08-02140 AG(ANx), shall dismiss their Complaint without prejudice; 3. Defendants shall file a response to the Amended Complaint by February 10, 2009. (See document for further details.) IT IS SO ORDERED. (rla) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

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84 Jan. 16, 2009

NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford ORDERING First Amended Class Action Complaint received on 1/14/2009 to be filed and processed; filing date is to be today. (lwag) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

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85 Jan. 16, 2009

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A. amending Complaint - (Discovery) 1 . Filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares (lwag) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

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86 Feb. 10, 2009

ANSWER to Amended Complaint 85 Defendant Chase Bank USA, N.A.'s Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 02/10/2009)

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87 Feb. 10, 2009

ANSWER to Amended Complaint 85 Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Chase Bank U.S.A.., N.A..(Agoglia, Michael) (Entered: 02/10/2009)

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88 March 12, 2009

APPLICATION for attorney Peter A. Muhic to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $185 receipt number 09730000000005023629 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate in Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Plutzik, Alan) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

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89 March 12, 2009

APPLICATION for attorney Edward W. Ciolko to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $185 receipt number 09730000000005023975 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Plutzik, Alan) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

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90 March 17, 2009

ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, Granting APPLICATION for attorney Edward W. Ciolko to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $185 receipt number 09730000000005023975 paid.) APPLICATION for attorney Edward W. Ciolko to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $185 receipt number 09730000000005023975 paid.) 89 (dmjr) (Entered: 03/18/2009)

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91 March 17, 2009

ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford Granting APPLICATION for attorney Peter A. Muhic to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $185 receipt number 09730000000005023629 paid.) APPLICATION for attorney Peter A. Muhic to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $185 receipt number 09730000000005023629 paid.) 88 Peter A. Muhic to appear on behalf of Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. Alan R. Plutzik is designated as local counsel. Fee PAID. (dg) (Entered: 03/18/2009)

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92 April 17, 2009

Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Case Deadlines filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Extend Case Deadlines)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 04/17/2009)

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93 April 24, 2009

ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, TO EXTEND CASE DEADLINES: IT IS ORDERED THAT the pre-trial and trial schedule in this matter is modified as follows: (Discovery cut-off 1/29/2010, Motions due by 6/22/2010, Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/27/2010 08:30 AM, Jury Trial set for 10/19/2010 09:00 AM) (See document for further details.) IT IS SO ORDERED. (rla) (Entered: 04/24/2009)

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94 Jan. 20, 2010

NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Theodore J Pintar counsel for Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares.Leslie E. Hurst is no longer attorney of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Theodore J. Pintar (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 01/20/2010)

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95 March 1, 2010

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Withdraw Appearance Motion for Withdrawal of Appearance of Alan R. Plutzik, Esq. and the Law Offices of Bramson Plutzik Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP and [Proposed] Order filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Plutzik, Alan) (Entered: 03/01/2010)

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96 March 2, 2010

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: MOTION to Withdraw Appearance Motion for Withdrawal of Appearance of Alan R. Plutzik, Esq. and the Law Offices of Bramson Plutzik Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP and [Proposed] Order MOTION to Withdraw Appearance Motion for Withdrawal of Appearance of Alan R. Plutzik, Esq. and the Law Offices of Bramson Plutzik Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP and [Proposed] Order 95 . The following error(s) was found: Hearing information is missing and Proposed Document was not submitted as a separate attachment. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (rrp) (Entered: 03/02/2010)

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97 March 2, 2010

ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: GRANTING Motion for Withdrawal of Appearance of Alan R. Plutzik, ESQ and The Law Offices of Bramson Plutzik Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP 95 . (rla) (Entered: 03/03/2010)

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98 March 10, 2010

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class Action, Preliminary filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. Motion set for hearing on 4/26/2010 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

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99 March 10, 2010

MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class Action, Preliminary 98 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

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100 March 10, 2010

DECLARATION of Theodore J. Pintar in Support of Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class Action, Preliminary 98 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 1 Ex. A, # 3 Exhibit 1 Ex. B, # 4 Exhibit 1 Ex. C, # 5 Exhibit 1 Ex. D, # 6 Exhibit 2)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

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101 March 10, 2010

DECLARATION of Gary Klein in Support of Preliminary Approval MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class Action, Preliminary 98 filed by Plaintiff Alfredo B Payares. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Pintar, Theodore) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 23, 2007

Closing Date: 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Minority borrowers

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Chase Bank

Defendant Type(s):

Bank or credit provider

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), 15 U.S.C. § 1691

Fair Housing Act/Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:07-cv-05540

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Provide antidiscrimination training

Reporting

Amount Defendant Pays: 1,950,000.00

Order Duration: 2010 - 2012

Issues

General/Misc.:

Housing

Pattern or Practice

Predatory lending

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Lending

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

Affected Race(s):

Black

Race, unspecified

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