United States v. Change Lending, LLC (2:23-cv-00495)

District Court, C.D. California

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Date Filed
Description

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Jan 23, 2023

COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT against Defendants Dan Adams, Change Lending, LLC, Commerce Home Mortgage LLC, Does, Scott Simonich, The Capital Corporation, United States of America. Case assigned to Judge Stephen V. Wilson for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (Filing fee $ 402 PAID) Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Relator LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (et) Modified on 6/2/2025 (bm). (Entered: 01/24/2023)

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Civil Cover Sheet

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Jan 23, 2023

CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Relator LLC. (et) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

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Jan 24, 2023

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stephen V. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (et) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

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4

Jan 24, 2023

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

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5

Jan 24, 2023

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

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Jan 25, 2023

NEW CASE ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (pc) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

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Feb 1, 2023

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed By Mail by Plaintiff Relator LLC, upon Plaintiff United States of America served on 1/26/2023, answer due 3/27/2023. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to not indicated. Service was executed in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. (bm) (Entered: 02/01/2023)

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Feb 16, 2023

PROOF OF SERVICE By Mail Executed by Plaintiff Relator LLC, upon Plaintiff United States of America served on 2/9/2023, answer due 4/10/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office, Civil Process Clerk, Los Angeles, CA 90012 by delivering a copy to not indicated. The Attorney Generals Office of the United States was NOT served. The officer agency or corporation was NOT served. Service was executed in compliance with statute not specified. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. (bm) (Entered: 02/16/2023)

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Mar 17, 2023

SEALED - NOTICE OF PROOFS OF SERVICE OF WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL MATERIAL EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION IN RE COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT (bm) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

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Apr 14, 2023

SEALED - MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS CASE SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION (bm) (Entered: 04/17/2023)

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Apr 19, 2023

SEALED - PLAINTIFF RELATOR LLC'S OBJECTION AND RESPONSE TO THE COURT'S APRIL 14, 2023, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS CASE SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION (bm) (Entered: 04/19/2023)

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May 26, 2023

SEALED - STIPULATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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May 26, 2023

SEALED - MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF STIPULATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD; DECLARATION OF AARON KOLLITZ (bm) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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May 26, 2023

SEALED - ORDER EXTENDING SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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Oct 23, 2023

MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD; DECLARATION OF AARON KOLLITZ (bm) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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Oct 23, 2023

ORDER EXTENDING SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

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Oct 27, 2023

SEALED DOC. (ak) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

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Nov 20, 2023

ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#23-135) approved by Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Kenly Kiya Kato, this case is transferred from Judge Stephen V. Wilson to the calendar of Judge Kenly Kiya Kato for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:23-cv-00495-KK (PDx). (et) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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Nov 22, 2023

REASSIGNMENT ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: Please refer to the Order for complete details. (cbr) (Entered: 11/22/2023)

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Dec 8, 2023

Mail Returned addressed to Julian Brew re Reassignment Order 19 . (aco) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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Dec 14, 2023

Notice of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: changing Firm name and address to Hecht Partners LLP, 6420 Wilshire Boulevard, 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90048, changing email and phone number to jbrew@hechtpartners.com, 212-851-6821 for attorney Julian Brew. (lt) (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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Jan 4, 2024

SEALED - JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (bm) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

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Apr 10, 2024

SEALED - STIPULATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

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Apr 10, 2024

SEALED - MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD; DECLARATION OF AARON KOLLITZ (bm) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

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Apr 10, 2024

SEALED - ORDER EXTENDING SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

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Oct 25, 2024

SEALED - STIPULATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

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Oct 25, 2024

SEALED - MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD; DECLARATION OF AARON KOLLITZ (bm) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

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Oct 25, 2024

SEALED - ORDER EXTENDING SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

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Apr 24, 2025

SEALED - STIPULATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

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Apr 24, 2025

SEALED - MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES REQUESTING EXTENSION OF SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD; DECLARATION OF AARON KOLLITZ (bm) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

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Apr 24, 2025

SEALED - ORDER EXTENDING SEAL AND UNITED STATES' ELECTION PERIOD (bm) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

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May 28, 2025

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY THE UNITED STATES TO DECLINE INTERVENTION AND STIPULATION RE UNSEALING OF CASE (bm) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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Notice (Other)

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May 28, 2025

ORDER RE ELECTION BY THE UNITED STATES TO DECLINE INTERVENTION AND UNSEALING OF CASE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (bm) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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Unseal Case

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Oct 7, 2025

MINUTE (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause Why Action Should Not Be Dismissed for Failure to Prosecute by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met as to one or more defendant(s). Specifically: Proof of service of the summons and complaint. The Court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing no later than seven days from the date of this Order why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to those defendant(s). (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (chk) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held

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Oct 14, 2025

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Appearance

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Oct 14, 2025

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Response

Oct 15, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Oct 20, 2025

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Extension of Time to File Document

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Oct 20, 2025

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Summons Request

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Oct 20, 2025

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Deficiency in Summons

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Request

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Request

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Request

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Request

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Request

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Issued

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Issued

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Issued

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Issued

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Oct 21, 2025

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Summons Issued

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Oct 22, 2025

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Extension of Time to File

Oct 22, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Oct 23, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Oct 24, 2025

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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

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Oct 24, 2025

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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

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Oct 24, 2025

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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

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Oct 30, 2025

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Voluntary Dismissal of Party(ies) (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1))

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Nov 7, 2025

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Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)

Nov 13, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Dec 10, 2025

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Voluntary Dismissal of a Case (Pursuant to FRCP 41a (1))

Dec 11, 2025

Text Only Scheduling Notice

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Dec 12, 2025

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Notice (Other)

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Dec 16, 2025

ORDER DISMISSING CASE [NOTE CHANGES BY COURT] by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Relator LLC having filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, Dkt. 61, the United States having filed its Notice of Consent to Dismissal, Dkt. 63, pursuant to the False Claims Act, 3 1 U.S.C. 3730(b)(1), and finding the proposal dismissal to be in the interest of justice, the Court rules as follows: IT IS ORDERED that this action is dismissed with prejudice as to Relator LLC and without prejudice as to the United States. (Case Terminated. Made JS-6.) (aco)

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