Cisco Federal District Court Decisions

ESN LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: November 20, 2008 as 5:2008cv00020
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC
Plaintiff: ESN LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER denying 35 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 11/20/08. (mrm, )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: November 4, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER granting 72 Motion to Withdraw Plaintiff's Motion Challenging the Designation of Certain Documents Labeled Highly Confidential Pursuant to theProtective Order. Ordered that Plaintiff's motion 21 is withdrawn with prejudice to refiling as agreed by the parties. Signed by Judge Richard A. Schell on 11/3/08. (mjc )

Dawn Duran v. Cisco Systems, Inc.

Filed: October 27, 2008 as 2:2008cv03337
Court: California Central District Court
Attorney Settlement Officer: Attorney Settlement Officer
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Plaintiff: Dawn Duran

MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder: RE: defendants MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Counterclaim 22 .Court DENIES defendants motion to dismiss plaintiffs counterclaim. Defendant is directed to answer the counterclaim within 15 days of this order.Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (lc)

ESN LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: October 17, 2008 as 5:2008cv00020
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC
Plaintiff: ESN LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 44 Motion for Extension of Time for early mediation which is set to April 22, 2009 from October 22, 2008.. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 10/17/2008. (sm, )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: October 14, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER granting 51 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Parties shall complete all discovery in this case by 11-20-08. Signed by Judge Richard A. Schell on 10/12/08. cc:attys 10-14-08 (mll, )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: October 7, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF MEDIATOR. Robert W Faulkner added as Mediator. Signed by Judge Richard A. Schell on 10/07/08. cc:attys 10-07-08(mll, )

Ward v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: September 30, 2008 as 4:2008cv04022
Court: Arkansas Western District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Rick Frenkel
Plaintiff: John Ward, Jr.
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER denying 4 Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue; granting 24 Motion for Leave to Supplement the Record Regarding It's Pending Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue; granting 27 Motion for Leave to Supplement the Record Regarding Cisco System's Pending Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on…

Commil USA, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc.

Filed: September 25, 2008 as 2:2007cv00341
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Plaintiff: Commil USA, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 101 Report and Recommendations,, 35 Motion to Dismiss, filed by Symbol Technologies, Inc. Accordingly, the court deniesSymbols motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 9/25/08. (mpv, )

Ward v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: August 28, 2008 as 4:2008cv04022
Court: Arkansas Western District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Rick Frenkel
Plaintiff: John Ward, Jr.
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER granting 14 Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice as to Defendant Rick Frenkel. Further ordering that plaintiff's complaint against Frenkel be, and it hereby is, dismissed without prejudice, under the terms and conditions set forth in this order; finding as moot 20 Motion for Hearing. Defendant Rick Frenkel terminated. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on August 28, 2008. (cap)

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: August 4, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time. Pltf shall reply to Cisco's Response to pltf's motion challenging the designation of certain documents labeled as highly confidential on or before 8-6-08. Signed by Judge Richard A. Schell on 08/04/08. cc:attys 8-5-08 (mll, )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: July 25, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER resetting Final Pretrial Conference for 2/2/2009 01:30 PM before Judge Richard A. Schell. Mediation should take place by 12-1-08. If the parties agree on a mediator, they shall so notify the court by 10-1-08. Otherwise, the court will select a mediator. Signed by Judge Richard A. Schell on 07/25/08. cc:attys 7-25-08(mll, )

ESN LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: July 21, 2008 as 5:2008cv00020
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC
Plaintiff: ESN LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 35 MOTION to Stay Pending Reexamination : Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2008 11:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge David Folsom. Each side shall have 15 minutes to present their arguments. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 7/21/08. (mpv, )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: July 11, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Richard A. Schell for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Thad Heartfield on 7/11/08. (mjc )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: July 10, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Leonard Davis recused. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 7/10/08. (mjc)

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: July 9, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Michael H. Schneider recused. Case reassigned to Judge Leonard Davis for all further proceedingsSigned by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 7/9/2008. (gsg)

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: June 6, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/2/2009 09:00 AM before Judge Michael H. Schneider. Discovery due by 11/7/2008. Plaintiff to identify trial witnesses by 12/1/2008; Defendant by 12/8/2008. Jury instructions due by 1/7/2009. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 1/7/2009. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 1/7/2009. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 6/5/08. (mjc )

ESN LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: June 5, 2008 as 5:2008cv00020
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC
Plaintiff: ESN LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 6/5/08. (mpv, )

Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: June 5, 2008 as 6:2008cv00089
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Richard Frenkel
Plaintiff: Eric Albritton
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 06/05/08. cc:attys 6-5-08(mll, )

ESN LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: June 4, 2008 as 5:2008cv00020
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC
Plaintiff: ESN LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER re 28 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by ESN LLC, Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC. Currently before the Court are competing provisions of paragraph 14(d)(i) as submitted inthe Joint Motion for Protective Order (Dkt. No. 28). The Court hereby provides a modified versionof paragraph 14(d)(i) with its additions in bold:A laser printer with an adequate paper supply shall be attached to the StandaloneComputers and the receiving party shall make no more than 1,500 total…

ESN LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. et al

Filed: June 3, 2008 as 5:2008cv00020
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco-Linksys LLC
Plaintiff: ESN LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER re 29 Protective Order. The parties field a Joint Motion for Protective Order (Dkt. No. 28) and attached a ProposedProtective Order (Dkt. No. 28, Exh. 1). Due to an oversight, the Court filed that proposed protectiveorder that included the parties competing provisions for paragraph 14(d)(I).The Court hereby VACATES Protective Order (Dkt. No. 29). Signed by Judge David Folsom on 6/3/08. (mpv, )