Case Information

20-CIV-00107 | CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. vs. DANKO MEREDITH LAW FIRM, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, et al

Case Number
20-CIV-00107

Court
Civil Unlimited

File Date
01/07/2020

Case Type
(16) Unlimited Fraud

Case Status
Active

Party
Plaintiff
CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
GOODIN, MICHAEL W.
Retained

Defendant
DANKO MEREDITH LAW FIRM, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
DANKO, MICHAEL S.
Retained

Defendant
MICHAEL DANKO, ESQ.

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
COOK, WALTER C
Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Pro Se
Defendant
DOES 1-15, INCLUSIVE

Cause of Action

File Date
Cause of Action
Type
Filed By
Filed Against
01/07/2020 Complaint Action CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
DANKO MEREDITH LAW FIRM, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
MICHAEL DANKO, ESQ.
DOES 1-15, INCLUSIVE
Disposition Events
01/17/2020 Judgment

Judgment Type
Dismissal – Without Prejudice

Party

Names: CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.

DANKO MEREDITH LAW FIRM, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

MICHAEL DANKO, ESQ.

DOES 1-15, INCLUSIVE

Comment: ENTIRE ACTION

Events and Hearings

01/07/2020 New Filed Case

01/07/2020 Civil Case Cover Sheet

Civil Case Cover Sheet

01/07/2020 Complaint

Complaint

01/07/2020 Summons Issued / Filed

Summons Issued / Filed

01/07/2020 Notice

Notice OF CASE MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT AND MANDATORY APPEARANCE (VENTURA COUNTY)

Comment
OF CASE MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT AND MANDATORY APPEARANCE (VENTURA COUNTY)
01/07/2020 Proof of Service by SUBSTITUTED SERVICE of

Proof of Service by SUBSTITUTED SERVICE of SUMMONS; COMPLAINT; CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET; NOTICE OF CAS

Comment
SUMMONS; COMPLAINT; CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET; NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT; AND MANDATORY APPEARANCE BY SERVING JOHN DOE – FRONT DESK
01/07/2020 Answer (Unlimited)

Answer (Unlimited) General Denial

Comment
General Denial
01/07/2020 Answer (Unlimited)

Answer (Unlimited) General Denial

Comment
General Denial
01/07/2020 Notice of Motion and Motion (No Fee)

Notice of Motion and Motion (No Fee)

01/07/2020 Proof of Service by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY of

Proof of Service by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY of GENERAL DENIAL – DANKO MEREDITH; GENERAL DENIAL – MICHAEL

Comment
GENERAL DENIAL – DANKO MEREDITH; GENERAL DENIAL – MICHAEL DANKO; NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE TO APPROPRIATE COURT (CHANGE OF VENUE CCP 396b); PROPOSED ORDER
01/07/2020 Proof of Service by PERSONAL SERVICE of

Proof of Service by PERSONAL SERVICE of SUMMONS; COMPLAINT; CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET; NOTICE OF CASE A

Comment
SUMMONS; COMPLAINT; CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET; NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT AND MANDATORY APPEARANCE
01/07/2020 Declaration in Opposition

Declaration in Opposition PLAINTIFF CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.’S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS DANKO

Comment
PLAINTIFF CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.’S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS DANKO MEREDITH LAW FIRM AND MICHAEL DANKO, ESQ.’S MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE TO APPROPRIATE COURT; DECLARATION OF MICHAEL W. GOODIN
01/07/2020 Declaration in Support

Declaration in Support OF MICHAEL S. DANKO OF DEFENDANTS’ REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO MOTION

Comment
OF MICHAEL S. DANKO OF DEFENDANTS’ REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO TRANSFER MATTER TO PROPER COURT
01/07/2020 Declaration in Support

Declaration in Support OF SHAWN R. MILLER OF DEFENDANTS’ REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDAN

Comment
OF SHAWN R. MILLER OF DEFENDANTS’ REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO TRANSFER MATTER TO PROPER COURT
01/07/2020 Declaration in Reply

Declaration in Reply DEFENDANTS’ REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO TRANSFER MATTER TO PRO

Comment
DEFENDANTS’ REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO TRANSFER MATTER TO PROPER COURT
01/07/2020 Notice of Entry of Judgment/Order

Notice of Entry of Judgment/Order

01/07/2020 Order

Order Type: TRANSFERRING CASE TO APPROPRIATE COURT (CHANGE OF VENUE) [CCP 396b] Signed by: JUDGE MAT

Comment
Type: TRANSFERRING CASE TO APPROPRIATE COURT (CHANGE OF VENUE) [CCP 396b] Signed by: JUDGE MATTHEW P. GUASCO Date Signed: 12/20/2019
01/07/2020 Declaration

Declaration MINUTE ORDER FROM 12/17/2019 VENTURA COUNTY

Comment
MINUTE ORDER FROM 12/17/2019 VENTURA COUNTY
01/07/2020 Notice of Entry of Judgment/Order

Notice of Entry of Judgment/Order

01/07/2020 Receipt for record on transfer received

Receipt for record on transfer received

01/07/2020 Notice

Notice OF TRANSFER OUT

Comment
OF TRANSFER OUT
01/07/2020 Clerk’s Certificate – 8.124 – Register of Actions

Clerk’s Certificate – 8.124 – Register of Actions

01/07/2020 Notice of Completion of Transfer of Action

Notice of Completion of Transfer of Action Sent to County VENTURA COUNTY Originating County Case #:

Comment
Sent to County VENTURA COUNTY Originating County Case #: 56-2019-00535034-CU-FR-VTA
01/07/2020 Notice of Case Management Conference

Notice of Case Management Conference

01/07/2020 Cause Of Action

Action
ComplaintFile Date
01/07/2020
01/10/2020 Motion to Strike (SLAPP)

Motion to Strike (SLAPP) DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE CO

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND / OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION
01/10/2020 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support OF DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE

Comment
OF DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE
01/10/2020 Declaration in Support

Declaration in Support OF SHAWN R. MILLER OF DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE

Comment
OF SHAWN R. MILLER OF DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE
01/10/2020 Proof of Service by MAIL of

Proof of Service by MAIL of DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND / OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION UNDER C.C.P. 425.16 served on SEE SERVICE LIST
01/10/2020 Motion to Strike (SLAPP)

Motion to Strike (SLAPP) NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT OR EACH OF THE CAUS

Comment
NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT OR EACH OF THE CAUSES OF ACTION, ETC
01/16/2020 Proof of Service by MAIL of

Proof of Service by MAIL of NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (HEARING ON 05/07/20)

Comment
NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (HEARING ON 05/07/20)
01/17/2020 Request For Dismissal

Request For Dismissal Without Prejudice – ENTIRE ACTION

Comment
Without Prejudice – ENTIRE ACTION
01/23/2020 Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service

Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service

03/02/2020 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition TO SPECIAL MOTIONS TO STRIKE

Comment
TO SPECIAL MOTIONS TO STRIKE
03/02/2020 Declaration in Opposition

Declaration in Opposition OF MARK BREITENBACH IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO SPECIAL MOTION

Comment
OF MARK BREITENBACH IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO SPECIAL MOTIONS TO STRIKE
03/02/2020 Declaration in Opposition

Declaration in Opposition OF JOHN ROBERT HANSON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO SPECIAL MOTI

Comment
OF JOHN ROBERT HANSON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO SPECIAL MOTIONS TO STRIKE
03/02/2020 Declaration in Opposition

Declaration in Opposition OF JAY D HARKER IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO SPECIAL MOTIONS TO

Comment
OF JAY D HARKER IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S OPPOSITION TO SPECIAL MOTIONS TO STRIKE
03/06/2020 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Reply

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Reply REPLY OF MICHAEL DANKO INDIVIDUALLY, TO OPPOSITION OF

Comment
REPLY OF MICHAEL DANKO INDIVIDUALLY, TO OPPOSITION OF CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY
03/06/2020 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Reply

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Reply DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS’ OPPOSI

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS’ OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND/OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION
03/06/2020 Objections to Evidence

Objections to Evidence DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY PLAINTIFF IN S

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY PLAINTIFF IN SUPPORT OF OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT’S ANTI-SLAPP MOTIONS
03/09/2020 Substitution of Attorney as to

Substitution of Attorney as to Former Attorney: MICHAEL DANKO New Attorney: WALTER C. COOK

Comment
Former Attorney: MICHAEL DANKO New Attorney: WALTER C. COOK
03/09/2020 Proof of Service by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY of

Proof of Service by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY of REPLY OF MICHAEL DANKO, INDIVIDUALLY, TO OPPOSITION OF CAT

Comment
REPLY OF MICHAEL DANKO, INDIVIDUALLY, TO OPPOSITION OF CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY
03/09/2020 Proof of Service by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY of

Proof of Service by OVERNIGHT DELIVERY of DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS’ OPPOSITION

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS’ OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND/ OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION UNDER CCP 425.16
03/09/2020 Objections to Evidence

Objections to Evidence SUBMITTED BY CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC

Comment
SUBMITTED BY CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
03/09/2020 Proposed Order Received

Proposed Order Received RE MICHAEL DANKO OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY CATLIN INSURANCE COMPAN

Comment
RE MICHAEL DANKO OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
03/09/2020 Amended Notice of Motion and Motion to

Amended Notice of Motion and Motion to DEFENDANTS DANKO MEREDITH AND MICHAEL DANKO’S AMENDED NOTICE

Comment
DEFENDANTS DANKO MEREDITH AND MICHAEL DANKO’S AMENDED NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND/OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION UNDER CCP SEC. 425.16
03/13/2020 Special Motion to Strike (SLAPP)

Special Motion to Strike (SLAPP) 03/13/2020 ~CIV Minute Order

Judicial Officer
Fineman, Nancy L.

Hearing Time
1:30 PM

Result
Held

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND / OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION

03/13/2020 Special Motion to Strike (SLAPP)

Special Motion to Strike (SLAPP) 03/13/2020 ~CIV Minute Order

Judicial Officer
Fineman, Nancy L.

Hearing Time
1:30 PM

Result
Held

Comment
NOTICE OF MOTION AND SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT OR EACH OF ITS CAUSES OF ACTION, ETC

03/13/2020 Tentative ruling adopted and becomes order:

Comment
SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT, OR OF ITS CAUSES OF ACTION, UNDER C.C.P. 425.16 MICHAEL S. DANKO The special motion to strike is MOOT. Defendant filed the motion on January 10, 2020. On January 17, 2020, plaintiff dismissed the action. As a result of the dismissal, the court lacks jurisdiction to rule on the motion. Law Offices of Andrew L. Ellis v. Yang (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 869.
03/13/2020 Tentative ruling adopted and becomes order:

Comment
DEFENDANT DANKO MEREDITH’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT AND/OR EACH OF PLAINTIFF’S CAUSES OF ACTION UNDER C.C.P. 425.16. The special motion to strike is MOOT. Defendant filed the motion on January 10, 2020. On January 17, 2020, plaintiff dismissed the action. As a result of the dismissal, the court lacks jurisdiction to rule on the motion. Law Offices of Andrew L. Ellis v. Yang (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 869.
05/07/2020 Case Management Conference

Judicial Officer
Case Management Conferences, –

Hearing Time
9:00 AM

Cancel Reason
Request for Dismissal