Suzanne Jackson v. Sharon Rogers McKay

I. INTRODUCTION

On March 9, 2022, plaintiff Suzanne Jackson, an artist, filed the instant action against defendant Sharon Rogers McKay (“Rogers”). See Dkt. 1 (“Compl”). This case centers around Jackson’s efforts to gain possession of fourteen pieces of artwork she produced (“the Artworks”) from defendant Rogers. Jackson alleges Rogers has refused to return the Artworks.' Jackson’s complaint alleges the following claims for relief: (1) Specific Recovery under Cal. Civ. Code § 3379, Cal. Code Civ. P. § 511.010, (2) Conversion, (3) Trespass to Chattels, and (4) Intentional Misrepresentation under Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1709, 1710. Id. at 6-10. On March 9, 2022, Jackson filed an application for a temporary restraining order and for an order to show cause re preliminary injunction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. (“Rule”) 65. Dkt. 9 (“TRO”). Jackson asks the Court to require Rogers to immediately relinquish possession of Jackson’s artwork. Id. at 2. On March 9, 2022, the Court ordered Jackson’s counsel to serve the application for the TRO to defendant and file proof of service. Dkt. 10.

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