Thele v. Google LLC
| California Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Noel Wise |
| Referred: | Susan Van Keulen |
| Case #: | 5:25-cv-09704 |
| Nature of Suit | 890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-(Citizenship) |
| Case Filed: | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Last checked: Sunday May 10, 2026 12:26 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Google LLC
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Plaintiff
Thomas Thele
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Melo Porter
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GPO
Jan 29 2026
ORDER DENYING 24 Stipulation Extending Briefing Deadlines for Motion to Dismiss signed by Judge Noel Wise. (akw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/29/2026) |
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GPO
Jul 07 2026
Order by District Judge Noel Wise granting 22 Motion to Dismiss. (nwlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/7/2026) |
| Docket last updated: 11 hours ago |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | ||
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Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing 1 - Terminate Hearings
Wed 09/30 1:40 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE DEADLINES. Case Management Statement due by 2/12/2027. Further Case Management Conference set for 3/2/2027 at 09:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom Meeting. Meeting Access: All counsel may access the meeting information at [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/wise-noel-nw/] Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at nwcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than February 26, 2027 at 5:00pm. Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: [LINK:https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom] . Case Management Statement due by 2/12/2027. Further Case Management Conference set for 3/2/2027 at 09:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | ||
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Request for Judicial Notice
Tue 09/29 4:56 PM
Request for Judicial Notice re43 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint filed byGoogle LLC. (Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Laura E. Harris in Support of Defendant Google LLCs Request for Judicial Notice,
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Att: 2
Exhibit A,
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Att: 3
Exhibit B,
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Att: 4
Exhibit C,
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Att: 5
Exhibit D,
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Att: 6
Proposed Order
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motion
Dismiss
Tue 09/29 4:52 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint filed by Google LLC. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 1/13/2027 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor. Responses due by 10/13/2026. Replies due by 10/20/2026.(Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Friday, September 25, 2026 | ||
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Joint Case Management Statement
Fri 09/25 7:06 PM
JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Edward Goldstein, Melo Porter, Thomas Thele. (King, Bradley) |
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| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | ||
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adr
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
Thu 09/24 12:27 PM
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (King, Bradley) |
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| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | ||
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misc
Stipulation without Proposed Order
Thu 08/20 1:49 PM
STIPULATION Extending Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint filed by Google LLC. (Softness, Benjamin) |
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| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | ||
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Amended Complaint
Tue 08/18 1:35 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Class Action Complaint against Google LLC. Filed by Thomas Thele, Melo Porter, Edward Goldstein.(Wolfson, Tina) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Second Amended Complaint - Redlined
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| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Thu 07/16 10:49 AM
ORDER GRANTING 37 Stipulation Extending Deadline For Second Amended Complaint signed by Judge Noel Wise on 7/16/2026. (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | ||
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motion
Stipulation and Proposed Order
Wed 07/15 7:51 PM
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Extending Deadline for Second Amended Complaint filed by Melo Porter, Thomas Thele. (King, Bradley) |
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| Wednesday, July 08, 2026 | ||
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Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing
Wed 07/08 10:33 AM
CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE DEADLINES. Case Management Statement due by 9/25/2026. Further Case Management Conference set for 10/13/2026 at 09:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom Meeting. Meeting Access: All counsel may access the meeting information at [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/wise-noel-nw/] Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at nwcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than October 9, 2026 at 5:00pm. Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: [LINK:https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom] . Case Management Statement due by 9/25/2026. Further Case Management Conference set for 10/13/2026 at 09:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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| Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | ||
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Order on Motion to Dismiss
Tue 07/07 5:07 PM
Order by District Judge Noel Wise granting 22 Motion to Dismiss. (nwlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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| Monday, April 27, 2026 | ||
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1 - Terminate Hearings Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Mon 04/27 3:20 PM
Defendants 22 Motion to Dismiss is currently scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. The Court does not require a hearing pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). However, the Court welcomes and encourages oral argument by less-experienced attorneys for both sides. If the parties would like to provide less-experienced attorneys with an opportunity to argue this motion, the Court will re-set the motion hearing to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. If the parties so choose, the parties shall file a stipulation by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. indicating to the Court that they agree to have less-experienced attorneys from both sides argue. Irrespective, the Court vacates the hearing set for Friday, May 1, 2026. The parties 33 stipulation is terminated as moot. Signed by Judge Noel Wise on April 27, 2026. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (nwlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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| Friday, April 24, 2026 | ||
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Stipulation and Proposed Order
Fri 04/24 12:47 PM
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint filed by Google LLC.(Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Laura E. Harris
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| Friday, April 10, 2026 | ||
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Statement of Recent Decision
Fri 04/10 1:26 PM
STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byGoogle LLC. (Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1
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| Wednesday, April 08, 2026 | ||
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Clerk's Notice 1 - Terminate Hearings
Wed 04/08 4:13 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING MOTION TO DISMISS 22 HEARING April 15, 2026 Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint22 Hearing reset for May 1, 2026 at 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor before District Judge Noel Wise. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
Wed 04/08 10:33 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Lisa Cintron on behalf of Melo Porter, Thomas Thele (Cintron, Lisa) |
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| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | ||
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Reply to Opposition/Response
Wed 03/18 2:31 PM
REPLY filed byGoogle LLC. (Harris, Laura) |
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| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | ||
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Opposition/Response to Motion
Wed 02/25 6:23 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed byMelo Porter, Thomas Thele. (Wolfson, Tina) |
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| Wednesday, February 04, 2026 | ||
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Order on Stipulation
Wed 02/04 3:49 PM
Order by District Judge Noel Wise granting 26 Stipulation.(nwlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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| Friday, January 30, 2026 | ||
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Stipulation and Proposed Order
Fri 01/30 7:46 AM
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint Extending Briefing Deadlines filed by Melo Porter, Thomas Thele.(King, Bradley) |
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Att: 1
Declaration Declaration of Bradley K. King
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| Thursday, January 29, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Thu 01/29 1:34 PM
ORDER DENYING 24 Stipulation Extending Briefing Deadlines for Motion to Dismiss signed by Judge Noel Wise. (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | ||
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Stipulation and Proposed Order
Wed 01/28 1:58 PM
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint EXTENDING BRIEFING DEADLINES filed by Melo Porter, Thomas Thele.(King, Bradley) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Bradley K. King
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| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | ||
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Request for Judicial Notice
Wed 01/21 5:08 PM
Request for Judicial Notice re22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint filed byGoogle LLC. (Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Laura E. Harris in Support of Defendant Google LLCs Request for Judicial Notice,
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Exhibit A to Harris Declaration,
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Exhibit B to Harris Declaration,
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Exhibit C to Harris Declaration,
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Att: 5
Proposed Order Granting Defendant Google LLCs Request for Judicial Notice
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motion
Dismiss
Wed 01/21 4:56 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint filed by Google LLC. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 4/15/2026 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor. Responses due by 2/4/2026. Replies due by 2/11/2026.(Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Granting Defendant Google LLCs Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint
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adr
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
Wed 01/21 3:45 PM
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Defendant Google LLC (Harris, Laura) |
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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
Wed 01/21 11:56 AM
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Plaintiff Melo Porter (Wolfson, Tina) |
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adr
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
Wed 01/21 11:53 AM
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Plaintiff Thomas Thele (Wolfson, Tina) |
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| Monday, December 08, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice
Mon 12/08 9:09 AM
ORDER granting 16 Motion for Pro Hac Vice re attorney Zachary McEntyre by Judge Noel Wise. (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice
Mon 12/08 9:07 AM
ORDER GRANTING 15 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Re Attorney Laura Harris by Judge Noel Wise. (akw, COURT STAFF) |
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| Friday, December 05, 2025 | ||
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Pro Hac Vice
Fri 12/05 12:16 PM
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21421243.) filed by Google LLC.(McEntyre, Zachary) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Good Standing
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Pro Hac Vice
Fri 12/05 11:56 AM
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21421083.) filed by Google LLC.(Harris, Laura) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Good Standing
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| Wednesday, December 03, 2025 | ||
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Wed 12/03 6:44 PM
Rule 7.1 Disclosures by Google LLC (Softness, Benjamin) |
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Stipulation without Proposed Order
Wed 12/03 4:38 PM
STIPULATION Extending Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint filed by Google LLC. (Softness, Benjamin) |
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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
Wed 12/03 10:45 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Benjamin Stark Softness on behalf of Google LLC (Softness, Benjamin) |
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| Monday, November 17, 2025 | ||
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Summons Returned Executed
Mon 11/17 9:09 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Thomas Thele, Melo Porter. Google LLC served on 11/13/2025, answer due 12/4/2025. (Wolfson, Tina) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Fri 11/14 10:12 AM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE IT IS ORDERED that this case is reassigned using a proportionate, random and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to District Judge Noel Wise. Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins no longer assigned to the case. Counsel are instructed that all future filings shall bear the updated judicial initials immediately after the case number. Counsel are reminded to verify the location of the judge on the court website. All hearing and trial dates presently scheduled are vacated. However, existing briefing schedules for motions remain unchanged. Motions must be renoticed for hearing before the judge to whom the case has been reassigned, but the renoticing of the hearing does not affect the prior briefing schedule. Other deadlines such as those for ADR compliance and discovery cutoff also remain unchanged. Mark B. Busby Clerk, United States District Court (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jnk, COURT STAFF) |
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Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Discovery
Fri 11/14 10:13 AM
CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen for Discovery. (jnk, COURT STAFF) |
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| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | ||
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Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only
Thu 11/13 6:26 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND WILL BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (lmh, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | ||
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Summons Issued
Wed 11/12 1:49 PM
Summons Issued as to Google LLC. (cv, COURT STAFF) |
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Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines
Wed 11/12 1:44 PM
Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 2/4/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/11/2026 10:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (cv, COURT STAFF) |
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Amended Complaint
Wed 11/12 1:02 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Class Action Complaint against Google LLC. Filed by Thomas Thele, Melo Porter. (Wolfson, Tina) |
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Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge
Wed 11/12 11:29 AM
CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Thomas Thele.. (Wolfson, Tina) |
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~Util - Case Assigned by Intake
Wed 11/12 10:51 AM
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening. Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 11/26/2025. (jnk, COURT STAFF) |
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Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Discovery
Wed 11/12 10:52 AM
***DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR*** CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi for Discovery. (jnk, COURT STAFF) Modified on 11/12/2025 (smc, COURT STAFF) |
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Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Tue 11/11 6:53 PM
Certificate of Interested Entities by Thomas Thele (Wolfson, Tina) |
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misc
Proposed Summons
Tue 11/11 6:52 PM
Proposed Summons. (Wolfson, Tina) |
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Complaint
Tue 11/11 6:52 PM
COMPLAINT Class Action Complaint against Google LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21336464.). Filed by Thomas Thele. (Wolfson, Tina) |
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