Novian and Novian, LLP v. Wireless Xcessories Group, Inc.

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United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaApril 19, 20212:20-cv-11715California6,144 words

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Trial Court Opinion

I. INTRODUCTION

On December 29, 2020, plaintiff Novian & Novian, LLP (“Novian’”) filed suit in this Court against defendants Wireless Xcessories Group, Inc. (“WireX”’), and Steve Rade. Dkt. 1 (‘Compl.”). The Complaint alleges claims for: (1) breach of contract, (2) common count, (3) account, (4) quantum meruit, (5) unjust enrichment, and (6) fraud. Id. 9] 27-53. The claims arise from WireX’s alleged failure to pay plaintiff $173,800.67 in outstanding attorneys’ fees and costs. On March 8, 2021, Rade filed the instant motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2). Dkt. 14 (“Mot.”): see dkt. 14-1, Declaration of Stephen Rade (“Rade Decl.”). Plaintiff opposed on March 29, 2021. Dkt. 17 (“Opp.”); see dkt 17-1, Declaration of Farhad Novian (“Farhad Decl.”).? Plaintiff filed currently with its Opposition a series of evidentiary objections to the Rade

' Because the Court elects for convenience to refer to plaintiff as Novian, the Court respectfully refers to Farhad Novian by his first name.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES — GENERAL ‘O’

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