Case Details

CourtCentral District of California
Docket number2:06-cv-00710
Date case filed2006-02-07
Date case closed2006-09-11
Date of latest filing
Assigned toJudge Edward Rafeedie
Case cause28:1338 Patent Infringement
Nature of suit830 Patent
Jury demandBoth
Demand
JurisdictionFederal Question

Case Parties

Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Plaintiff
Attorney name: Jose Luis Martin
Attorney Contact:
Squire Sanders and Dempsey
555 South Flower Street 31st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2300
213-624-2500
Email: jose.luis.martin@dechert.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
301 N. Lake Ave #203
Pasadena, CA 91101
(213) 330-7147
Email: philipg@hbsslaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: Howard L Hoffenberg
Attorney Contact:
Park Law Offices
ATTORNEY HAS NOT CONSENTED TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE
3255 Wilshire Boulevard
11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-389-3777
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
Park Law Firm
3255 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1110
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-389-3777
Fax: 213-389-3377
Email: park@parklaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Norcal Nuga Best Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: Howard L Hoffenberg
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 03/16/2006 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga International Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: Howard L Hoffenberg
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga West Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga Best Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 03/16/2006 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Health Sensation Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: Howard L Hoffenberg
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Total Furniture Inc
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: Howard L Hoffenberg
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Ellaen Corporation
Party type: Defendant
Party: Nuga Best USA
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga Best
Party type: Defendant
Attorney name: Howard L Hoffenberg
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: John K Park
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Deock Je Yi
Party type: Defendant
Party: Hae K Yi
Party type: Defendant
Party: Nuga Inc
Party type: Counter Claimant
Attorney name: Katherine Lien
Attorney Contact:
Lorraine L Loder Law Offices
601 W 5th Street
8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-623-8774
Email: katie.lien@sbcglobal.net
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga International Inc
Party type: Counter Claimant
Attorney name: Katherine Lien
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Party: Nuga West Inc
Party type: Counter Claimant
Attorney name: Katherine Lien
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Total Furniture Inc
Party type: Counter Claimant
Attorney name: Katherine Lien
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Health Sensation Inc
Party type: Counter Claimant
Attorney name: Katherine Lien
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Nuga Best USA
Party type: Counter Claimant
Attorney name: Katherine Lien
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Norcal Nuga Best Inc
Party type: Counter Claimant
Party: Ceragem International Inc
Party type: Counter Defendant
Attorney name: Philip J Graves
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Case Docket

Docket
Item
Date FiledDocument
Available
Short
Description
Long Description
12006-02-07 COMPLAINT against defendants Health Sensation Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Ellaen Corporation, Nuga Inc, Norcal Nuga Best Inc, Nuga International Inc, Nuga West Inc, Nuga Best Inc.(Filing fee $ 250 paid), filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc.(pj, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)
22006-02-07 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Ceragem International Inc. (pj, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)
32006-03-06 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Nuga, Inc., Norcal Nuga Best, Inc., Nuga International, Inc., Nuga West, Inc., Nuga Best Inc., Health Sensation, Inc., Total Furniture Inc., Ellaen Corporation, Nuga Best, Deock Je Yi, Hae K. Yi and Nuga Best USA, amending Complaint 1 , filed by Plaintiff Ceragem International, Inc. (gk, ) (Entered: 03/07/2006)
42006-03-10 DEMAND for Jury Trial filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc.. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/13/2006)
52006-03-13 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc. Motion set for hearing on 4/3/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Edward Rafeedie. Lodged proposed order. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/14/2006)
62006-03-13 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc, re MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 5 , was served on 3/10/06. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/14/2006)
72006-03-15 CONSENT JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Judge Edward Rafeedie: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1331, 1332, and 1338. The amount in controversy between the parties exceeds $75,000. Venue is propoer in this judicial district pursuant to 28 US.C. Section 1400(b) and 1391(c). This Court has jurisdiction over Ceragem and the Ellaen Defendants. Ceragen and the Ellaen Defendants have entered into a Settlement Agreement providing for the entry of this Consent Judgment (see document for further details.) Any failure by the Ellaen Defendants to comply with this Order shall cause irreparable injury to Ceragem, and Ceragem shall be entitled to obtain a temporary restraining order and permanent injunctive relief to enjoin such violations upon an expedited hearing. Ceragem shall be entitled to the issuance of such an injunction upon the posting of a bond in the amount of no more than $1,000. The Court shall retain jurisdiction over the Ellaen Defendants to enforce the terms of this Consent Judgment. Ceragem claims against the Ellaen Defendants are hereby dismissed without prejudice. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated.)(jp, ) (Entered: 03/15/2006)
82006-02-28 FIRST STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint. Nuga Best USA answer due 3/16/2006; Nuga Best answer due 3/16/2006; Nuga Inc answer due 3/16/2006; Norcal Nuga Best Inc answer due 3/16/2006; Nuga International Inc answer due 3/16/2006; Nuga West Inc answer due 3/16/2006; Nuga Best Inc answer due 3/16/2006. filed by defendants' Nuga Best USA; Nuga Best; Nuga Inc; Norcal Nuga Best Inc; Nuga International Inc; Nuga West Inc; Nuga Best Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/16/2006)
92006-03-16 NOTICE of non appearance: Park Law firm does not represent Norcal Nuga Best, Inc., and Nuga Best, Inc., no appearance is being made by Park Law Firm on behalf of Norcal Nuga Best, Inc. and Nuga Best, Inc., filed by defendants' Nuga Best USA, Nuga Best, Nuga Inc, Nuga Best Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/17/2006)
102006-03-16 FIRST STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint. Health Sensation Inc answer due 3/23/2006; Total Furniture Inc answer due 3/23/2006; Nuga Inc answer due 3/23/2006; Nuga International Inc answer due 3/23/2006; Nuga West Inc answer due 3/23/2006. filed by plaintiff and defendants' Health Sensation Inc; Total Furniture Inc; Nuga International Inc; Nuga West Inc; Nuga Best Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/17/2006)
112006-03-16 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to establish a briefing schedule on plaintiff's preliminary injunction motion and to continue the hearing date on said motion filed by defendants' Nuga Inc, Nuga International Inc. Lodged proposed order. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/17/2006)
122006-03-17 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc, re Consent Judgment,,,, 7 , was served on 3/17/06. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/20/2006)
132006-03-20 OPPOSITION to MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 5 filed by defendants' Health Sensation Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Nuga Inc, Norcal Nuga Best Inc, Nuga International Inc, Nuga West Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/21/2006)
142006-03-20 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Ceragem International Inc to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to establish a briefing schedule on plaintiff's preliminary injunction motion and to continue the hearing date on said motion 11 (bp, ) (Entered: 03/21/2006)
152006-03-21 Notice of Withdrawal of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to establish a briefing schedule on plaintiff's preliminary injunction motion and to continue the hearing date on said motion 11 filed by defendants' Nuga Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/22/2006)
162006-03-20 ORDER Denying defendant's ex-parte application to continue the hearing date on plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction by Judge Edward Rafeedie, 11 (bp, ) (Entered: 03/22/2006)
172006-03-22 ORDER that the parties are to serve interrogatories and document requests by 3/22/06. The parties are to respond in writing, produce any responsive, non-priviliged documents and produce a privilege log by 4/18/06. The parties are to complete depositions by 4/28/06. Nuga is to file and serve its opposition papers by 5/5/06. Ceragem is to file and serve its reply papers by 5/15/06. The hearing on Ceragem's motion for a preliminary injunction is to be held on 5/22/06, at 10:00 a.m. by Judge Edward Rafeedie 5 . (bp, ) (Entered: 03/23/2006)
182006-03-23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc, upon Ellaen Corporation served on 3/6/2006, answer due 3/26/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal service, by federal statute, upon Rebecca Arias, authorized to accept service of process. Due Dilligence declaration not attached. Original Summons returned. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/24/2006)
192006-03-24 MINUTES: Case previously closed in error. Make JS-5. Judge Edward Rafeedie :, (Case reopened. MD JS-5.)Court Reporter: None present. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
202006-03-23 ANSWER with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International Inc filed by defendant Nuga Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
212006-03-23 ANSWER with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International, Inc., filed by defendants' Nuga International Inc.(bp, ) Modified on 3/27/2006 (bp, ). (Entered: 03/27/2006)
222006-03-23 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, 3 with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International Inc filed by defendants' Nuga West Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
232006-03-23 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, 3 JURY DEMAND., COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International Inc filed by defendant Total Furniture Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
242006-03-23 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, 3 JURY DEMAND., COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International Inc filed by defendant Health Sensation Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
252006-03-23 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, 3 JURY DEMAND., COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International Inc filed by defendant Nuga Best USA.(bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
262006-03-24 NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Edward Rafeedie ORDERING answers to complaint and counterclaims' submitted by Counter Claimants Nuga Inc, Nuga International Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Defendant Nuga Best USA received on 3/23/06 to be filed and processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk.(bp, ) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
272006-04-17 STIPULATION AND ORDER that Ceragem's responses to the Nuga counterclaims are to be served and filed on or before Wednesday, 5/3/06 by Judge Edward Rafeedie :(bp, ) (Entered: 04/17/2006)
282006-04-19 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Edward Rafeedie : (see document for details)(bp, ) (Entered: 04/20/2006)
292006-04-18 Notice of Withdrawal of MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 5 filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/20/2006)
302006-04-19 STIPULATION to proceed with discovery on a schedule consitent with the federal rules of civil procedure and the court's local rules by Judge Edward Rafeedie :(bp, ) (Entered: 04/21/2006)
312006-04-24 NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements Filed (bp, ) (Entered: 04/24/2006)
322006-04-27 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SCHEDULE THE CASE by Judge Edward Rafeedie,(bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
332006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Health Sensation Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Nuga Best USA, Nuga Inc, Norcal Nuga Best Inc, Nuga International Inc, Nuga West Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
342006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Total Furniture Inc, Nuga Best USA, Norcal Nuga Best Inc, Nuga Best Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
352006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Total Furniture Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
362006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Nuga Best USA. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
372006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Nuga Best Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
382006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Health Sensation Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
392006-04-27 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, 3 with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Ceragem International Inc filed by defendant Norcal Nuga Best Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
402006-04-28 NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements Filed (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
412006-04-27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Norcal Nuga Best Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
422006-05-02 NOTICE of change of address as follows: Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, 555 South Flower Street, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2300 filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 05/03/2006)
432006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 20 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
442006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 24 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
452006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 22 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
462006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 25 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
472006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 39 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
482006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 23 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
492006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 20 filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
502006-05-03 ANSWER to Counterclaim 24 filed by counter-defendant Ceragem International Inc.(bp, ) (Entered: 05/10/2006)
512006-06-21 ARTICLE: THE CONDUCT OF TRIALS, A NEGLECTED AREA OF JUDICIAL REFORM BY EDWARD RAFEEDIE. (See document for text of article.)(ps, ) (Entered: 06/21/2006)
522006-06-21 ORDER RE: PREPARATION OF JURY INSTRUCTIONS by Judge Edward Rafeedie: All proposed jury instructions are required to be lodged with the Court and served at least seven days before the trial begins, except for those whose need could not have been foreseen. THE COURT APPRECIATES THE SUBMISSION OF COMPUTER DISKS, IN ADDITION TO PRINTED COPIES, OF THE JURY INSTRUCTIONS, IN EITHER WORDPERFECT 11 OR ASCII TEXT FORMATS. (See document for complete text.)(ps, ) (Entered: 06/21/2006)
532006-06-21 ORDER RE PREPARATION OF TRIAL EXHIBITS by Judge Edward Rafeedie: TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A joint exhibit list shall be prepared in accordance with Local Rules 11-5.3 and 16-5. All exhibits shall be placed in loose leaf binders containing a label indicating which exhibits are within the binder (i.e., Exhibits 100 to 200). In addition, for each witness who will be questioned about exhibits, a separate loose leaf binder will be compiled containing only copies of those exhibits about which the witness will be examined, and labeled with the name of the witness. This binder will be placed before the witness at the beginning of the examination. A copy of each witness binder will also be provided for use by the Court and counsel. Should opposing counsel wish to cross-examine the witness on additional exhibits, those shall be put in a binder with the name of the witness, indicating that such exhibits are for cross- examination. The cross examination binder will be given to the witness at the outset of cross-examination. A copy of each cross examination binder will also be provided for use by the Court and counsel.(ps, ) (Entered: 06/21/2006)
542006-06-21 SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Edward Rafeedie, Set Deadlines/Hearings: Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/23/2007 01:30 PM before Judge Edward Rafeedie. Jury Trial set for 5/1/2007 09:30 AM before Judge Edward Rafeedie. All discovery, including discovery motions, shall be completed by March 23, 2007. Discovery motions must be filed and heard prior to this date. The parties shall have until March 8, 2007 to file all other motions. (ps, ) (Entered: 06/21/2006)
552006-06-20 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan filed; estimated length of trial 6-10 days. (bp, ) (Entered: 06/23/2006)
562006-07-25 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel deposition of Hwan-Sung Lee filed by defendants' Health Sensation Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Nuga Best, Nuga Inc, Norcal Nuga Best Inc, Nuga International Inc. Motion set for hearing on 8/22/2006 at 10:00 AM before Magiatrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. (bp, ) . (Entered: 07/26/2006)
572006-07-26 MOTIONS MOTION to Compel 56 REFERRED to Magistrate Suzanne H. Segal. (bp, ) (Entered: 07/31/2006)
582006-07-31 AMENDED NOTICE OF MOTION AND JOINT STIPULATION RE: MOTION to Compel 56 filed by plaintiff Ceragem International Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 08/08/2006)
592006-07-31 Notice of Withdrawal of MOTION to Compel 56 filed by defendants' Health Sensation Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Nuga Best, Nuga International Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: 08/08/2006)
602006-08-17 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Suzanne H. Segal : Defendants Motion to Compel filed on 07/25/06 is taken under submission w/out oral argument. THe hearing date of 08/22/06 is vacated. (kca, ) (Entered: 08/17/2006)
612006-08-07 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW in support of Joint Stipulation Regarding MOTION by Defendant Nuga Inc to Compel deposition of Hwan-Sung Lee 56 filed by defendants Health Sensation Inc, Total Furniture Inc, Ellaen Corporation, Nuga Best USA, Nuga Best, Deock Je Yi, Hae K Yi, Nuga Inc, Norcal Nuga Best Inc, Nuga International Inc, Nuga West Inc, Nuga Best Inc. (jp) (Entered: 08/22/2006)
622006-09-11 STIPULATION AND ORDER to the dismissal of all claims and counterclaims in the above referenced case, with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs and fees. Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1), Ceragem dismisses its claims against Nuga Best, Inc. without prejudice. Nuga Best, Inc. has not appeared in this action by Judge Edward Rafeedie :, (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)(bp, ) (Entered: 09/13/2006)
632006-09-13 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Suzanne H. Segal : Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Compel the Deposition of Hwan-Sung Lee (see minutes for details). (kca, ) (Entered: 09/15/2006)
642009-02-25 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (vh) (Entered: 02/25/2009)