Maryland District Court
Judge:Paula Xinis
Case #: 8:24-cv-03628
Nature of Suit880 Civil Rights - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA)
Cause18:1836(a) - Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Case Filed:Dec 16, 2024
Case in other court:Wyoming, 2:24-cv-00198
Last checked: Monday Dec 16, 2024 3:06 PM EST
Defendant
David Chen
Plaintiff
Robert Chen
4710 142 Place, SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Plaintiff
OtterSec LLC


Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Friday, December 20, 2024
34 34 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 12/20 4:29 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel M Kennedy, III on behalf of David Chen (Kennedy, Daniel)
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
33 33 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/19 10:10 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin P Crenny on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Crenny, Kevin)
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Monday, December 16, 2024
32 32 1 pgs corresp Miscellaneous Mon 12/16 3:12 PM
Correspondence to Amy M Iberlin (kb3s, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 12.16.24)
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31 31 corresp Miscellaneous Mon 12/16 3:10 PM
Correspondence to Holly Lee Tysse & Timothy Michael Stubson (kb3s, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 12.16.24)
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30 30 corresp Miscellaneous Mon 12/16 3:09 PM
Correspondence to Kevin Patrick Crenny (kb3s, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 12.16.24)
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29 29 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Mon 12/16 2:39 PM
Case transferred in from District of Wyoming; Case Number 2:24-cv-00198. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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28 28 16 pgs order MDL Certified Transfer Order Mon 12/16 9:57 AM
ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson granting8 Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue and denying as moot24 Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue. This matter will be transferred to the District of Maryland. (Court Staff, sbh)
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27 27 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Stay Mon 12/16 9:46 AM
ORDER by the Honorable Alan B. Johnson denying as moot15 Motion to Stay Deadlines (Court Staff, sbh)
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Friday, December 13, 2024
26 26 7 pgs MEMORANDUM in Support of24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant David Chen (Stubson, Timothy) Modified on 12/13/2024 (Court Staff, sbh).
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25 25 DECLARATION of Timothy Stubson re24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant David Chen. (Stubson, Timothy) Modified on 12/13/2024 (Court Staff, sbh).
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3
24 24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant David Chen (attorney Tim Stubson appearing for David Chen) (Stubson, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
23 23 MINUTES for proceedings held before Honorable Alan B. Johnson: Motion Hearing held on 12/4/2024 re 8 Motion to Transfer (Court Reporter: Melanie Sonntag) (Court Staff, sbh)
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Monday, December 02, 2024
22 22 Notice of Pro Hac Vice Attorney Appearance by Kevin Patrick Crenny on behalf of Robert Chen, OtterSec LLC (Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AWYDC-2543254) (Crenny, Kevin)
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21 21 ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick granting20 Motion for Kevin P. Crenny to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert Chen, OtterSec LLC (Order emailed to phv counsel on this date) (Court Staff, sbh)
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20 20 MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick. MOTION for Kevin P. Crenny to appear pro hac vice; Check not tendered; filed by Plaintiffs Robert Chen, OtterSec LLC.(Iberlin, Amy)
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Att: 1 Affidavit,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
19 19 OPPOSITION to8 Motion to Transfer filed by Plaintiffs Robert Chen, OtterSec LLC. (Iberlin, Amy) Modified text on 11/27/2024 (Court Staff, stmo). Modified text on 11/27/2024 (Court Staff, sbh).
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Att: 1 Declaration of Amy M. Iberlin,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration
Monday, November 25, 2024
18 18 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Holly Lee Tysse on behalf of David Chen (Tysse, Holly)
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17 17 NOTICE re15 MOTION to Stay Case by Plaintiffs Robert Chen, OtterSec LLC (Iberlin, Amy)
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16 16 37 pgs AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Defendant David Chen filed by Robert Chen and OtterSec LLC. (Iberlin, Amy) Modified text/filer on 11/25/2024 (Court Staff, stbd).
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Friday, November 22, 2024
15 15 MOTION to Stay Case filed by Plaintiff Robert Chen. (Iberlin, Amy)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
14 14 (TEXT-ONLY) ORDER by the Honorable Alan B Johnson denying12 Motion to Stay Answer Deadline. Defendant is however granted an extension to answer until December 13, 2024. (Court Staff, ssw)
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
13 13 (TEXT-ONLY) NOTICE of Hearing on8 MOTION to Change Venue VIA ZOOM - NOTE: 1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely;the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record. 2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time to allow for troubleshooting of any connectivity issues. 3. To ensure the record is of the best quality, participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise. If not using a headset, participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking. ***REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited. *** Motion Hearing set for 12/4/2024 10:30 AM before Honorable Alan B Johnson. (Court Staff, ssw)
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Monday, November 18, 2024
12 12 3 pgs Second MOTION to Stay Answer Deadline re1 Complaint filed by Defendant David Chen.(Stubson, Timothy) Modified to add link and text on 11/18/2024 (Court Staff, stmo). Modified event on 11/20/2024 (Court Staff, sbh).
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, November 15, 2024
11 11 (TEXT-ONLY) ORDER by the Honorable Alan B Johnson DENYING Motion to Stay Answer Deadline6 . Pursuant to the Court's Local Rules, a party seeking an extension of the time, of not more than 14 days, to answer or otherwise respond must present compelling circumstances and consult with, and gain the approval of, opposing counsel. U.S.D.C.L.R. 6.1(b). The Court's Local Rules also provide that a motion may be summarily denied for failure to certify conferral. U.S.D.C.L.R. 7.1(b)(1)(A). Because Defendant has failed to certify conferral or approval by opposing counsel, Defendant's Motion to Stay Answer Deadline6 is DENIED. (Court Staff, ssw)
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Motions No Longer Referred:8 MOTION to Transfer (Court Staff, ssw)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10 10 (TEXT-ONLY) ORDER by the US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick GRANTING Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Deadline to Respond pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b). IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendant's deadline to respond be extended by fourteen (14) days and Defendant must file a Response no later than November 26th, 2024. (Court Staff, sbjk) Modified text on 11/13/2024 (Court Staff, stmo).
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9 9 12 pgs MEMORANDUM in Support of8 Motion to Transfer filed by Defendant David Chen. (Stubson, Timothy) Modified text on 11/14/2024 (Court Staff, sbh).
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Att: 1 Declaration of Timothy Stubson,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1 To Declaration,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration,
Att: 5 Exhibit 4 to Declaration,
Att: 6 Exhibit 5 to Declaration,
Att: 7 Exhibit 6 to Declaration,
Att: 8 Exhibit 7 to Declaration
8 8 MOTION REFERRED TO Judge Stephanie A Hambrick MOTION to Transfer to the District of Maryland filed by Defendant David Chen. (Stubson, Timothy) Modified event and text on 11/14/2024 (Court Staff, sbh). Modified on 11/15/2024 (Court Staff, ssw).
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
7 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Timothy Michael Stubson on behalf of David Chen (Stubson, Timothy)
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6 6 2 pgs MOTION to Stay Answer Deadline re1 Complaint filed by Defendant David Chen. (Stubson, Timothy) Modified text on 11/13/2024 (Court Staff, stmo). Modified event and text on 11/14/2024 (Court Staff, sbh).
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
5 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Robert Chen. David Chen served on 10/21/2024, answer due on 11/12/2024 (Iberlin, Amy)
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024
4 4 ORDER OF RECUSAL by the US Magistrate Judge Scott P Klosterman. US Magistrate Judge Scott P Klosterman recused. Case reassigned to US Magistrate Judge Stephanie A Hambrick as Referral Judge for all further non-dispositive matters. (Court Staff, sjlg)
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Monday, September 30, 2024
3 3 Notice of Judge Assignment and Consent to Proceed before a Magistrate Judge. The case has been assigned to the Honorable Alan B. Johnson with a referral to Magistrate Judge Scott P. Klosterman. (Court Staff, sbh)
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2 2 Summons Issued (Court Staff, sbh)
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1 1 35 pgs COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against David Chen filed by Robert Chen (Filing fee $ 405, Receipt Number AWYDC-2506517) Attorney Amy M Iberlin added to party Robert Chen(pty:pla) (Iberlin, Amy) (Attachment 1 flattened and replaced on 9/30/2024 and 10/2/2024) (Court Staff, sbh).
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet