U.S. District Court
District of Oregon (Eugene (6))
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 6:12-cv-01415-TC
Fotso v. Cameroon et al
Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin
Demand: $10,000,000
Cause: 28:1350 Alien Action for Tort
Date Filed: 08/06/2012
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 360 P.I.: Other
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Plaintiff
Yves
Michael Fotso
represented by
Kelly R. Beckley
Beckley & Bons, P.C.
1257 Hight
Street, Suite 2
PO Box 11098
Eugene, OR 97440-3298
(541) 683-0888
Fax: (541) 683-0889
Email: kbeckley@beckley-law.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Kevin W. Bons
Beckley & Bons
1257 High Street
PO Box 11098
Eugene, OR 97440
(541) 683-0888
Fax: (541) 683-0889
Email: kbons@beckley-law.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Defendant
Republic
of Cameroon
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
Patton Boggs LLP
2550 M. Street, N.W.
Washington,
DC 20037
(202) 457-5333
Fax: (202) 457-6482
Email: breiferson@pattonboggs.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
Patton Boggs LLP
2550 M. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 457-5601
Fax: (202) 457-6315
Email: mberger@pattonboggs.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, PC
1600-1900 Pacwest Center
1211 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-9981
Fax: (503) 796-2900
Email: rhernandez@schwabe.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt (Bend)
360 SW Bond St.
Suite 400
Bend, OR 97702
541-749-4018
Fax: 541-330-1153
Email: ttriplett@schwabe.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Paul Biya
TERMINATED: 02/22/2013
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Pascal
Magnaguemabe
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Justice
Soh
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Jean
Baptiste Bokam
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Colonel
Amadou
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Innocent
Mbouem
represented by
Barry E. Reiferson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Mitchell R. Berger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Roman D. Hernandez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas M. Triplett
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Date Filed
#
Docket
Text
05/09/2013
51
Notice of Appearance of Roman D. Hernandez appearing on behalf of All
Defendants Filed by on behalf of All Defendants (Hernandez, Roman) (Entered:
05/09/2013)
04/24/2013
50
Second Notice re Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 37 of
Supplemental Authority Filed by Colonel Amadou,
Jean Baptiste Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent
Mbouem, Justice Soh (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss/Lack of
Jurisdiction 37 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit
1) (Berger, Mitchell) (Entered: 04/24/2013)
04/22/2013
49
Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin regarding Motion to
Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 37 . Oral Argument is reset
from 4/25/2013 to 5/15/2013 at 02:00PM in Eugene Courtroom 4 before
Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (plb)
(Entered: 04/22/2013)
04/17/2013
48
Notice re Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 37 of
Supplemental Authority Filed by Colonel Amadou,
Jean Baptiste Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent
Mbouem, Justice Soh (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss/Lack of
Jurisdiction 37 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit
1) (Berger, Mitchell) (Entered: 04/17/2013)
04/15/2013
47
Reply to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 37 Oral Argument requested.
Filed by Colonel Amadou, Jean Baptiste Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal
Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice Soh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit
1) (Berger, Mitchell) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
03/15/2013
46
Affidavit of Kevin W. Bons IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO
DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION. Filed by Yves
Michael Fotso. (Related document(s): Response to Motion 45 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 1 to Affidavit of
Kevin W. Bons, # 2 Exhibit # 2 to Affidavit of
Kevin W. Bons, # 3 Exhibit # 3 to Affidavit of
Kevin W. Bons, # 4 Exhibit # 4 to Affidavit of
Kevin W. Bons, # 5 Exhibit # 5 to Affidavit of
Kevin W. Bons, # 6 Exhibit # 6 to Affidavit of
Kevin W. Bons) (Beckley, Kelly) (Entered: 03/15/2013)
03/15/2013
45
Response to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 37 . Filed by Yves Michael Fotso.
(Beckley, Kelly) (Entered: 03/15/2013)
02/22/2013
44
ORDER: Adopting Judge Coffin's
Findings and Recommendation 35 . President Paul Biya is
dismissed from this suit. Signed on 2/22/2013 by Chief Judge Ann L. Aiken. (lg) (Entered: 02/22/2013)
02/22/2013
43
ORDER: Granting Motion to Continue
42 . Response to Motion to
Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 37 is due by 3/15/2013. Reply
is due by 4/15/2013. Oral Argument is reset from 4/19/2013 to 4/25/2013 at
10:00AM in Eugene Courtroom 4 before Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Thomas
M. Coffin. (plb) (Entered: 02/22/2013)
02/21/2013
42
Unopposed Motion to Continue (Motion to Reschedule Oral Argument on
Motion to Dismiss). Filed by Colonel Amadou, Jean Baptiste Bokam,
Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice Soh. (Berger, Mitchell) (Entered: 02/21/2013)
02/20/2013
41
Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin regarding Motion to
Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 37 . Oral Argument is set for
4/19/2013 at 10:00AM in Eugene Courtroom 4 before Magistrate Judge Thomas M.
Coffin. Ordered by
Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (plb) (Entered: 02/20/2013)
02/15/2013
40
Declaration of Akere T. Muna . Filed by Colonel Amadou, Jean Baptiste
Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice
Soh. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 37 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Berger,
Mitchell) (Entered: 02/15/2013)
02/15/2013
39
Declaration of Mitchell R. Berger . Filed by Colonel Amadou, Jean
Baptiste Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem,
Justice Soh. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 37 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Berger, Mitchell)
(Entered: 02/15/2013)
02/15/2013
38
Memorandum in Support . Filed by Colonel Amadou, Jean Baptiste Bokam,
Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice Soh.
(Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 37 .) (Berger, Mitchell)
(Entered: 02/15/2013)
02/15/2013
37
Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Oral Argument requested.
Filed by Colonel Amadou, Jean Baptiste Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal
Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice Soh. (Berger, Mitchell) (Entered: 02/15/2013)
01/25/2013
36
Order referring Findings & Recommendation 35 to Chief Judge Ann L.
Aiken. Ordered by
Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (plb) (Entered: 01/28/2013)
01/25/2013
35
Findings & Recommendation: Paul Biya should be dismissed from this
suit. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 2/11/2013.
Signed on 1/25/2013 by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (plb) (Entered: 01/28/2013)
01/22/2013
34
MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephone Status Conference.
Dispositive Motions are due by 2/15/2013. Responses to Dispositive Motions
are due by 3/15/2013. Replies to Dispositive Motions are due by 4/15/2013.
Previously set Joint ADR Report and Pretrial Order deadlines are vacated and
will be reset if necessary after dispositive motions are ruled on. Kelly
Beckley present as counsel for plaintiff. Barry Reiferson; Mitchell Berger;
Thomas Triplett present as counsel for defendants. Tape No: FTR Gold.
Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin presiding. (plb) (Entered: 01/27/2013)
12/31/2012
33
Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. Status Conference
is reset from 1/14/2013 to 1/22/2013 at 10:00AM by Telephone before
Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. The court will initiate the call. Ordered
by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (plb) (Entered: 12/31/2012)
12/26/2012
32
Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. Status Conference
is set for 1/14/2013 at 10:00AM by Telephone before Magistrate Judge Thomas
M. Coffin. The court will initiate the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge
Thomas M. Coffin. (plb)
(Entered: 12/26/2012)
12/21/2012
31
Notice re: Suggestion of Immunity Filed by United States
(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)
(Diederich, Bryan) (Entered: 12/21/2012)
12/07/2012
30
Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Harold H. Koh and S. Amanda Marshall
regarding Order on Motion – Miscellaneous 29 . (plb) (Entered: 12/07/2012)
12/07/2012
29
ORDER: Granting Motion to
Solicit the Views of the United States 26 . The United States shall
advise the Court no later than fourteen (14) days from entry of this Order
whether it intends to file a Statement of Interest in this action, and if so
by what date such Statement of Interest shall be filed. Signed on 12/7/2012
by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (plb) (Entered: 12/07/2012)
11/21/2012
28
Response to Motion to Solicit the Views of the United States 26 . Filed by Yves Michael Fotso.
(Beckley, Kelly) (Entered: 11/21/2012)
11/16/2012
27
Memorandum in Support of Motion to Solicit the Views of the United
States. Filed by Colonel Amadou, Paul Biya, Jean Baptiste Bokam, Pascal
Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice Soh. (Related document(s): Motion –
Miscellaneous 26 .) (Berger, Mitchell) (Entered:
11/16/2012)
11/16/2012
26
Motion to Solicit the Views of the United States. Filed by Colonel
Amadou, Paul Biya, Jean Baptiste Bokam, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem,
Justice Soh. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Berger,
Mitchell) Modified on 11/16/2012 to remove "Republic of Cameroon"
from docket text, at request of attorney Mitchell R. Berger's office (gw). (Entered: 11/16/2012)
11/15/2012
25
MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephone Status Conference
Held. Order Denying Motion for Entry of Default 14 ; Granting Motion for
Extension of Time 17 to the extent that the
answer deadline is stayed pending a response by the United States to the
court's forthcoming order. Defendants will file a motion and proposed order
requesting the opinion of the United States as to defendants' status by
11/16/2012. Kelly Beckley present as counsel for plaintiff. Barry Reiferson;
Mitchell Berger; Thomas Triplett present as counsel for defendants. (plb) (Entered: 11/15/2012)
11/05/2012
24
ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to
Appear Pro Hac Vice of Barry E. Reiferson for Colonel Amadou,Barry E.
Reiferson for Paul Biya,Barry E. Reiferson for Jean Baptiste Bokam,Barry E.
Reiferson for Republic of Cameroon,Barry E. Reiferson for Pascal
Magnaguemabe,Barry E. Reiferson for Innocent Mbouem,Barry E. Reiferson for
Justice Soh. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No.
0979-3084963 issued. Signed on 11/5/12 by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (ljb) (Entered: 11/06/2012)
11/05/2012
23
ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to
Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mitchell R. Berger for Colonel Amadou,Mitchell R.
Berger for Paul Biya,Mitchell R. Berger for Jean Baptiste Bokam,Mitchell R.
Berger for Republic of Cameroon,Mitchell R. Berger for Pascal
Magnaguemabe,Mitchell R. Berger for Innocent Mbouem,Mitchell R. Berger for
Justice Soh. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No.
0979-3084932 issued. Signed on 11/5/12 by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (ljb) (Entered: 11/06/2012)
11/05/2012
22
Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. Status Conference
is set for 11/15/2012 at 10:00AM by Telephone before Magistrate Judge Thomas
M. Coffin. The court will initiate the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge
Thomas M. Coffin. (plb)
(Entered: 11/05/2012)
11/01/2012
21
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Barry E. Reiferson.
Filing fee in the amount of $100 collected; Agency Tracking ID: 0979-3084963.
Filed by
All Defendants. (Triplett, Thomas) (Entered: 11/01/2012)
11/01/2012
20
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mitchell R. Berger.
Filing fee in the amount of $100 collected; Agency Tracking ID: 0979-3084932.
Filed by
All Defendants. (Triplett, Thomas) (Entered: 11/01/2012)
10/31/2012
19
Declaration of Thomas M. Triplett . Filed by All Defendants. (Related
document(s): Motion for Extension of Time 17 .) (Triplett, Thomas) (Entered:
10/31/2012)
10/31/2012
18
Memorandum in Support . Filed by All Defendants. (Related document(s):
Motion for Extension of Time 17 .) (Triplett, Thomas) (Entered:
10/31/2012)
10/31/2012
17
Motion for Extension of Time . Filed by All Defendants. (Triplett,
Thomas) (Entered: 10/31/2012)
10/30/2012
16
Certificate of Service by Yves Michael Fotso of Motion for Entry of
Default 14 Filed by
Yves Michael Fotso. (Beckley, Kelly) (Entered: 10/30/2012)
10/30/2012
15
Affidavit of Kelly R. Beckley in Support of Motion for Entry of
Default. Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (Related document(s): Motion for
default 14 .) (Beckley, Kelly) (Entered:
10/30/2012)
10/30/2012
14
Motion for Entry of Default . Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (Attachments:
# 1 Proposed Document)
(Beckley, Kelly) (Entered: 10/30/2012)
10/22/2012
13
Affidavit of Service of Complaint 1 upon Paul Biya served on
9/3/2012. Filed by
Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) (Entered: 10/22/2012)
10/18/2012
12
Affidavit of Service of Complaint, 1 upon Innocent Mbouem served
on 9/3/2012 Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) (Entered: 10/18/2012)
10/18/2012
11
Affidavit of Service of Complaint, 1 upon Jean Baptiste Bokam
served on 9/3/2012. Filed by
Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) (Entered: 10/18/2012)
10/18/2012
10
Affidavit of Service of Complaint, 1 upon Colonel Amadou served
on 9/3/2012. Filed by
Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) (Entered: 10/18/2012)
10/18/2012
9
Affidavit of Service of Complaint, 1 upon Justice Soh served on
9/3/2012. Filed by
Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) (Entered: 10/18/2012)
10/18/2012
8
Affidavit of Service of Complaint 1 upon Pascal Magnaguemabe
served on 9/3/2012. Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) Modified on 10/18/2012
to link to complaint (cp). (Entered: 10/18/2012)
10/18/2012
7
Affidavit of Service of Complaint 1 upon Republic of Cameroon
served on 9/3/2012. Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (cp) Modified on 10/18/2012
to link to complaint(cp). (Entered: 10/18/2012)
08/30/2012
6
Second Declaration of Jonathan Stewart . Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (Related document(s): Notice 4 .) (Bons,
Kevin) (Entered: 08/30/2012)
08/30/2012
5
Declaration of Jonathan Stewart . Filed by Yves Michael Fotso. (Related
document(s): Notice 4 .) (Bons, Kevin) (Entered:
08/30/2012)
08/28/2012
4
Clerk's Notice of Mailing of Summons Issued 3 , Complaint 1 . (Related document(s): Summons
Issued 3 ,
Complaint 1 ) (cp)
(Entered: 08/29/2012)
08/13/2012
3
Summons Issued Electronically as to Colonel Amadou, Paul Biya, Jean
Baptiste Bokam, Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem,
Justice Soh. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all
documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in
accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (cp) (Entered: 08/13/2012)
08/07/2012
2
Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin and
Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and
serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of
filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5.
Discovery is to be completed by 12/5/2012. Expert Discovery to be completed
by 12/5/2012. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 1/4/2013.
Pretrial Order is due by 1/4/2013. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Coffin. (cp)
(Entered: 08/07/2012)
08/06/2012
1
Complaint. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Filing fee in the amount of $350
collected. Agency Tracking ID: 0979-2988354 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed
by Yves Michael Fotso against Colonel Amadou, Paul Biya, Jean Baptiste Bokam,
Republic of Cameroon, Pascal Magnaguemabe, Innocent Mbouem, Justice Soh
(Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons). (Beckley, Kelly) (Entered:
08/06/2012)