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Evan S. Nadel (SBN 213230) Superior Court of California F
enadel@mintz.com County of Butte
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY
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AND POPEO P.C. 1/9/2019 L
44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor E
San Francisco, CA 94104 D
Telephone: 415-432-6000 By __ PAK
¥ lener,, Clerk
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Electronically FILED
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Facsimile: 415-432-6001
Attomey for Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff,
KLEAN KANTEEN, INC.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF BUTTE
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11 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND Case No. 17CV00378
KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,
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Plaintiffs, NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF
13 FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH
14 Vv. PREJUDICE
15 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, Assigned,Judge: Robert A. Glusman
Dept: 1
16 Defendant.
Complaint Filed: February 14, 2017
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KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation,
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Cross-Complaint Plaintiff,
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21 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND
KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,
Cross-Complaint
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NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH PREJUDICE - CASE NO. 17CV00378
TO THE COURT, ALL PARTIES AND THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT,
1 On February 14, 2017, Plaintiffs filed this action in this Court. The action was
assigned Case No. 17CV00378.
2. On May 16, 2017, Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff Klean Kanteen Inc. filed
a Notice of Removal in the United States District Court for the Eastem District of Califomia,
removing this action under 28 U.S.C. sections 1331, 1441, 1446 and 1454 based on patent law]
claims, over which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. The District Court action was
assigned Case No. 2:17-at-00506.
10 3. Subsequently on May 16, 2017, Defendant filed a notice in this Court with a copy of
11 its Notice of Removal filed in the federal court. A copy of this Notice to Superior Court and|
12 Adverse Party of Notice
of Removal is attached hereto as ExhibitA. Defendant's filing its written
13 removal notice with the clek of this Court “shall effect
the removal and the State court shall)
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no further unless and until the case is remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1446(d). In other words,
15 the removal in 2017 without remand gave the federal court exclusive jurisdiction and terminated the}
16 action in this Court. See Allstate Ins. Co. v. Superior Court (1982) 132 Cal. App. 3d 670, 675-76
17 (Superior Court had no jurisdiction over action after removal without remand; because case was
18 dismissed in federal court after removal, the state “court consequently emed, and exceeded its
19 jurisdiction, in pemmitting further proceedings in action No. P 37639 [state court case] after the
20 federal court had dismissed
it ...”).
21 4. On December 19, 2018, the Clerk of this Court sent a Notice of Rescheduling|
informing the parties that a status conference scheduled for January 11, 2019, had been rescheduled]
23 forJanuary 16, 2019, at 10:30 am.
5. Defendant
informs the Court that, after removal, the case settled and was dismissed
25 with prejudice. On August 16, 2018, the parties filed a Joint Request for Dismissal with Prejudice}
26 in the federal court. A copy of the Joint Request for Dismissal [ECF Doc. 77] is attached hereto as
27 ExhibitB.
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NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH PREJUDICE - CASE NO. 17CV00378
6. On August 22, 2018, the District Court entered an Order Dismissing the Case with
Prejudice [ECF Doc. 80], a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. The District Court then
terminated the action. A copy the Civil Docket Sheet, which reflects the action’s termination, is
attached
hereto as Exhibit D.
7, Given the order dismissing all claims with Prejudice, Klean Kanteen respectfully
requests
that the status conference scheduled for January 16, 2019
be taken off calendar
and that the
Clerk of the Superior Court remove this case from the Court’s docket. See Allstate Ins. Co., 132
Cal. App. 3d at 675-76 (after removal and dismissal of court in federal court, action is terminated in
Superior Court).
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11 DATED: January 9, 2019 Respectfully submitted,
12 MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY
AND POPEO P.C.
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By: EVANS. NADEL
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Attomey for Defendant and Cross-Complaint
16 Plaintiff, KLEAN KANTEEN, INC.
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NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH PREJUDICE - CASE NO. 17CV00378
EXHIBITA
FILED
BY
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Evan S. Nadel (SBN 213230)
enadel@mintz.com F Superior Court of California F
Philip C. Ducker (SBN 262644) | County of Butte
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peducker@mintz.com
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY L MAY 16 2017 L
AND POPEO P.C. E E
D SAVE Clerk ool?
44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: 415-432-6000
Facsimile: 415-432-6001
Attorney for Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff,
KLEAN KANTEEN, INC.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10 COUNTY OF BUTTE
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12 RICHARD STAYCHOCK, AND Case No. 17CV00378
KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,
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14 Plaintiffs, NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT
AND ADVERSE PARTY OF
15 v. REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT
16 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, Judge: Michael P. Candela
Dept: TBD
17 Defendant.
Complaint Filed: February 14, 2017
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19 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation,
20 Cross-Complaint Plaintiff,
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KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,,
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Cross-Complaint
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Defendants.
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NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT AND ADVERSE PARTY OF REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT
CASE NO. 17CV00378
TO ALL PARTIES AND THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sections 1331, 1441, 1446, and
1454, Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff Klean Kanteen, Inc. filed a Notice of Removal,
removing the above-captioned action from this Superior Court to the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of California on May 15, 2017. The action has been assigned preliminary
Case No. 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK in the federal court. This notice is provided pursuant to 28
U.S.C. Section 1446(d).
A true and copy of the Notice of Removal filed in the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of California is attached to this Notice as Exhibit A (including all exhibits thereto),
10 and is served and filed herewith.
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12 DATED: May 16, 2017 Respectfully submitted,
13 MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY
AND POPEO P.C.
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By: EVANS. NADEL
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Attorney for Defendant and Cross-Complaint
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KLEAN KANTEEN, INC.
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NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT AND ADVERSE PARTY OF REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT
CASE NO. 17CV00378
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Evan S. Nadel (SBN 213230)
enadel@mintz.com
Philip C. Ducker (SBN 262644)
peducker@mintz.com
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY
AND POPEO P.C.
44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: 415-432-6000
Facsimile: 415-432-6001
Attomey for Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff,
KLEAN KANTEEN, INC.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
10 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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12 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND Case No.
KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,
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14 Plaintiffs, NOTICE OF REMOVAL
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16 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation,
17 Defendant.
18 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation,
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Counterclaim Plaintiff,
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Vv.
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RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND
22 KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL
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TO THE CLERK OF THE ABOVE-ENTITLED COURT AND ALL PARTIES:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant
to 28 U.S.C. sections 1331, 1441(a), 1446, and
1454, Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff Klean Kanteen, Inc. (“Klean Kanteen”) hereby
removes
to this Court the state court action described below:
1 An action was commenced against Klean Kanteen in the Superior Court of
Califomia, County of Butte, Case No. 17CV00378, entitled Richard Staychock and Kathleen
Mackay Staychockv. Klean Kanteen, Inc. (the “State Court action”).
2. On Apzil 17, 2017, a summons and copy of the complaint in the State Court action
were served on Klean Kanteen. The summons, complaint
and other papers served on Klean
10 Kanteen are attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
11 3. A true and correct copy of Klean Kanteen’s Answer
and Affirmative Defenses is
12 attached
hereto as Exhibit 2.
13 4. Klean Kanteen filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiffs and Cross-Complaint
14 Defendants Kathleen and Richard Staychock (considered Counterclaim Defendants in this Court)
15 that includes causes of action seeking a declaration of invalidity of U.S. Design Patent Nos.
16 D625,423 and D625,424. A true and correct copy of Klean Kanteen’s Cross-Complaint is attached
17 hereto
as Exhibit 3.
18 5. This is a civil action of which this Court has original jurisdiction under the
19 provisions of 28 U.S.C. section 1331, and is one that may be removed
to this Court by Klean
20 Kanteen pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sections 1441(a) and 1454(a) because it is “[a] civil action in which
21 any party asserts a claim for relief arising
under any Act of Congress relating
to patents,”
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35 U.S.C. sections 102, 103, 112, 171, and/or 256.
23 DATED: May 15, 2017 Respectfully submitted,
24. MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO P.C.
25 /s/ Evan S. Nadel
By: EVANS. NADEL
26 Attomey for Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff,
27 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC.
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL
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SUMMONS ‘COURT USE ONLY
(SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE)
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: F Superior Court of Califor
{AVISO AL DEMANDADO).
Klean Kanteen, Inc.
| County of Butte
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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE).
DKimberly Flener, Clerk
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Richard Staychock and Kathleen MacKay Staychock
YZANO-DIGGINS
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information
low.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to fle a written response at this court and have a copy
served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the caurt to hear your
case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts
Online Self-Help Center (www,courtinfo.ca.gav/seithelp}, your county law libraty, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask
the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property
may be taken without further warming from the court.
‘There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. if you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an atlomey
referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal sarvices from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate
these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www./awheipcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court hasa statutory lien for waived fees and
costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
JAVISO! Lo han demandado. Sino responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versién. Lea la informacion a
continuacién,
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citacién y papeles fegales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta
corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telafénica no jo protegen. Se eee pol encks Hane, aie exter
en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen
su caso én la corte. Es posibleque haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su
Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacién en el Centro de Ayuda da tas Cortes da California (www.sucorte.ca.gov),.en fa
biblioteca de leyes de su condado 0 en Ia corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretariode ia corte
que ie dé un formulario de exencién de page de cuoias. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le
podré quitar su sueldo, dinera y bienes sin mas advertencia.
Hay otres requisites legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede Hamar a un serviciode
remision a abogados, Si no puede pagara un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios jegales gratuitos de un
programa de servicios legales sin fines de tucro. Puede encontrar estas grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services,
{wr Lawhelpealforn'a.org), en Centro de Ayuda de as Cortes de Caliomia, (aw. sucarte.ca.go¥) 0 paniéndase en contacto cana cart o el
locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reciamar fas cuotas y fos costes exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre
cualquiereS eaeibe de $10,000 6 més de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo 0 una concesiOn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que
pagar ef gtavamen de fa corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
iTty 00378
The name and address of the court is:
(El nombre y direccién de fa corte es): North Butte County Courthouse
1775 Concord Avenue
Chico, California 95928
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:
(El nombre, fa direccion y ei namero de teléfono det abogads dei demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es).
Benjamin N. Simler, PO Box 8749, Denver, CO 80201-8749, (303) 295-8000, bnsimler@hollandhart.com
DATE:
(Fecha)
B14 201? KIMBE th FLENER
Clerk, by
(Secretario)
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(Adjunto}
{For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POSO1O))
(Para prueba de entrega de esta cilatién use el farmulario Proof of Service of Summons, Hoos '0}).
NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served
(SEA, 4 as an individual defendant.
2.) as ‘person sued under the fictitious name of (specify).
‘on behalf of (specify): Klean Kanteen, Inc.
SE ie under: CCP 416.10 (corporation) CCP 416.60 (minor)
[2] CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation} ({) CCP 416.70 (conservates)
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CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) CCP 416.90 (authorized person)
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other (specify):
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§§ 412.20, 485
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ATIORNEY OR PAR’Simlce SBN 8} ‘State Ber number, and address) FOR COURT
USE ONLY
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Holland
PO Box #7
Denver, Ehtorada 80201-8749
TELEPHONE NO 8 0 F Superior Cour
ATTORNEY FOR (Nome): Richard Staychock & Kathicen MacKay Staychock Of Californi.
[SUPERIOR
COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Butic County of Butte ie
street acoress: 1775 Concord Avenue, Chico, California 95928 i FEB 14 2017
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CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complex Case Designation * wart 1 a3 8
(Z) untimited Limited
[71 Joinger
(Amount (Amount (2) counter
JUDGE:
demanded demanded is Filed with first appearance by defendant
exceeds $25,000) $25,000
or less) (Cal, Rules of Court, rule 3.402) DEPT.
items 1-6 below must be completed (see instructions on page 2).
1. Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case:
Auto Tort Contract Provisionaily Gomptex Civil eee
Auto (22) LY] Breachof contractiwarranty (08) (Cal, Rules of Court,
Uninsured motorist (46) LL] Rute 3.740 coliections (09) CI) anttrusvtrade ee
03)
Other PUPD/WD {Personal injury/Property Other collections (08) Construction defect (10)
jrongtul Death) Tort Insurance coverage (18) ‘Mags tort (40)
Asbestos (04) Other contract (37) Securities titigation (28)
Product iabilty (24) Real Property EnvironmentalToxic
tort (30)
Medical malpractice (45) (C2) Eminent domaininverse [] insurance coverage claims arising from the
‘Other PIPOAWD (23) (14) provisionsily
Non-PI/PDAWD (Other) Tort [1 werangtal eviction (33) types (41)
CJ Business tort/untair business practice (07) {J omer reat property
(26) Enforcement of Judgment
(J civ rights 8) 1 Detainer Enforcement of judgment (20)
Betamation (13) Commerolai (31) Miscellansous Civil Complaint
Fraud (16) Residential (32) (2) rico
inteliectual property (19) Drugs (38) ‘Other complaint (not specified above) (42)
Professional negligence (25) Miscellancous Civil Patition
‘Other non-PUPDIWD tor (35) yen forfeiture (05) Partnership anc corporate govemance (21)
[1 Petiion re: arbizaion award (11) [J otter petition (aot specified above) (43)
oe termination (36) tS] ‘Writ of mandate (02)
[1] otter emptoyment
(15) Other judicial review (39)
This case L_]is Lv] isnot complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court. ifthe case is complex, mark the
factors requiring exceptional judicial management:
al] Large number of separately represented parties aC] Large number of witnesses
Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel a, Coordination with related actons pending in one or more courts
issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states, or countries, or in a federal court
&ES Substantial amount of documentary evidence 1. (] Substantial postiudgment judicial supervision
3. Remedies sought (check aif that apply): a] monetary ».[7] nonmonetary; declaratery or injunctive relief ¢. [punitive
4 Number of causes of action (specify): Four
5. This case is isnot aciass action suit.
6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case. (You may CM-018,)
Date: 2/13/2017
Benjamin N. Simler (SBN 273778)
(YPE De PRINT NAME)
¢ Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first paper filed in the action or proceeding (ex ‘small claims cases or cases filed
ures toe Probate Code, Family Code, or Welfare and institutions Code). (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.220.) Failure to file may result
in
* File.this. cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by Jocal court rule.
ois eae pe wee oes ee of the California Rules of Court, you must serve @ copy of this cover sheet on all
other parties to the action or proceed
case under rule 3,740 or a complex case, this cover sheet wili be used for statistical purposes:
© Unless this is a collections
fe Api fe Nn CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ‘Cat Rates of Coates
2.30, 9748 5.4008 3740,
sua eiaraton, 3 210
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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE COVER SHEET
To Plaintiffs and Others Filing First Papers. If you are filing a first paper (for example, a complaint) in a civil case, you must
complete and file, along with your first paper, the Civil Case Cover Sheet contained on page 1. This informati ion will be used to compile
Statistics about the types and numbers of cases filed. You must complete items 4 through 6 on the sheet. In item 1, you must check
‘one box for the case type that best describes the case. If the case fits both a general and a more. ‘specific type of case listed in item 1,
check the more specific one. If the case has multiple causes of action, check the box that bast indicates the primary cause of action,
To assist you in completing the sheet, examples of the cases that belong under each case type in item 1 are provided below.
A cover
sheet must be filed only with your initial paper. Failure to file a cover sheet with the first paper filed in a civil case may subject a party,
its counsel, or both to sanctions under rules 2.30 and 3.220 of the California Rules of Cot wurt.
To Parties in Rule 3.740 Collections Cases. A “collections case" under rule 3.740 is defined as an action for recovery of money
owed in a sum stated to be certain that is not more than $25,000, exclusive of interest and attorney's fees, arising from a transaction in
which property, services, or money was acquired on credit. A collections case does not include an action seeking the following: (1) tort
damages, (2) punitive damages, (3) recovery of real property, (4) recovery of personal property, or (5) a prejudgment writ of
attachment. The identification of a case as a rule 3.740 collections case on this form means that it will be exempt from the general
time-for-service requirements and case management rules, unless a defendant files a responsive Pleading. A rule 3.740 collections
case will be subject to the requirements for service and obtaining a judgment in rule 3.740,
To Parties In Complex Cases. In complex cases only, parties must also use the Civil Case Cover Sheet to designate whether the
case is.complex. If a plaintiff believes the case is complex under rule 3.400 of the Califor mia Rules of Court, this must be indicated by
completing the appropriate boxes in items 1 and 2. If a plaintiff designates a case as co! mplex, the cover sheet must be served with the
complaint on all parties to the action. A defendant may file and serve no later than the time of its first appearance a joinder in the
plaintiff's designation, a counter-designation that the case is not complex, or, . if the plaintiff has made no designation, a designation that
the case is complex.
CASE TYPES AND EXAMPLES
Auto Tort Contract Provisionally Complex Civil Litigation (Cal.
Auto (22}-Personal Injury/Property Breach of ContractWarranty (06) Rules of Court Rules 3.400-3.
Damage/Wrongful Death Breach of Rental/Lease Antitrust/Trade Regulation (03)
Uninsured Motorist (46) (if the Contract (not unlawful detainer Construction Defect (10)
case involves an uninsured or wrongful eviction Claims Involving Mass Tort (40)
motorist claim subject to ContractWarranty Breach-Seller Securities (28)
arbitration, check this item Plaintiff (not fraud or negligence) Environmental/Toxic Tort (30)
instead of Negligent Breach of Contract Insurance Coverage Ciaims
Other PUPD/WD (Personal injury! farrat (arising from provisionally
Property DamagefWrongful Beath) Other Breach of Contract/Warranty case type listed above) (41)
Collections (e.g., money owed, open Enforcement of Judgment
Asbestos (04) book accounts) (09) Enforcement of Judgment (20)
Asbestos Property Damage Collection Case-Seller Plaintiff Abstract of Judgment (Out of
Asbestos Personal Injury/ Other Promissory Note/Collections
Wrongful Death Confession of Judgment (non-
Product Liability (not asbastos or Insurance Coverage (not provisionally domestic relations)
toxic/environmental) (24) complex) (18) Sister State Judgment
Medical Malpractice (45) Auto Subrogation Administrative Agency Award
Medical Malpractice— Other Coverage (not unpaid taxes)
Physicians & Surgeons Other Contract (37) Patition/Certification of Entry of
Other Professional Health Care. Contractual Fraud Judgmenton Unpaid Taxes
Other Contract Dispute Other Enforcement ‘of Judgment
Other PI/PD/WD (23) Real Property
Premises Liability (e.9., slip Eminent Domain/nverse Miscellaneous Civil Complaint
and fall Condemnation (14) Rit
Intentional Bodily injury/PDAWD Wrongful Eviction (33) Other Complaint (not specified
{e.g., assault, vandalism) Other Real Property (e. . quiet title) (26)
Declaratory Relief Only
Intentional Infliction Writ of Possession
Emotional Distress
Negligent lnfliction of Mortgage Foreclosure Injunctive Relief Only (nan-
Quiet Title
Emotional Distress Other Real Property (not eminent Mechanics Lien
‘Other PI/POMWO- domain, iandlord/tenant, or Other Commercial Complaint
Non-PUPDAND (Other) Tort foreclosure) Case (non-tortinon-complex)
Business Tort/Unfair Business. Unlawful Detainer Other Civil Complaint
Practice (07 ‘Commercial (31) (non-torthnon-complex)
Civil Rights (e.g., discrimination, Miscellaneous Civil Petition
false arrest) (not civil
Residential (32)
Drugs (38) (if the case involves illegal Partnership and Corporate
Governance (21)
harassment) (08) drugs, check this item; otherwise,
Defamation (e.g. stander, bel report as Commercial or Residential) ‘Other Petition (not specified
above) (43)
Judiciat Review
Fraud (16) Asset Forfeiture (05 Civil Harassment
Intellectual Property (19) Petition Re: Arbitration Award (11) Workplace Violence
Elder/Dependent Adult
Professional Negligence (25) Writ of Mandate (02)
Legal Malpractice Writ-Administrative Mandamus. Abuse
Election Contest
Other Professional Malpractice ‘Writ-Mandamus on Limited Court
(not medical or legal} Petition for Name Change
Case Matter Pelion for Relief From Late
Other Non-PI/PDIWD Tort (35) ‘Writ-Other Limited Court Case
Employment Review
Wrongful Termination (36) Other Judicial Review (39)
Other Civil Petition
Other Employment (15) Review of Health Officer Order
Notice of Appeal-Labor
Commissioner Appeals
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Benjamin N. Simler (SBN 273778)
Holland & Hart LLP
PO Box 8749
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Denver, CO 80201-8749 Superior Court
of Ca
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(303) 295-8000
(303) 975-5341 County Of Butiei fornia F
E-mail: bnsimler@hollandhart.com
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs D Kimberly Gren D
Richard Staychock and Kathleen Staychock @ eputy
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE
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KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,
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10 COMPLAINT FOR (1) BREACH OF
Plaintiffs, CONTRACT; (2) BREACH OF THE
ll IMPLIED DUTY OF GOOD FAITH AND
v FAIR DEALING; @) BREACH OF
12 FIDUCIARY DUTY; AND (4) UNJUST
KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, ENRICHMENT
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Defendant. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
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JUDGE:
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Plaintiffs, Richard Staychock and Kathleen Mackay Staychock, by and through their
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attorneys Holland & Hart LLP, hereby submit their Complaint against Defendant Klean Kanteen,
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Inc., as follows:
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1 Plaintiff Richard Staychock is a natural person residing in Chico, California.
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2. Plaintiff Kathleen MacKay Staychock is a natural person residing in Chico,
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California.
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3 Defendant Klean Kanteen, Inc. is a California corporation with its principal place
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of business at 3960 Morrow Lane, Chico, California 95928.
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4 This Court is a proper court because: (1) a defendant entered into and breached a
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contract here; (2) the contract was to be performed in substantial part here; and, (3) a defendant
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is a corporation with is principal place of business here.
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COMPLAINT & JURY DEMAND
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5 On or about December 21, 2009, after extensive negotiations, Plaintiffs Richard
Staychock and Kathleen Mackay Staychock (“the Staychocks”) and Defendant Klean Kanteen,
Inc. (“Klean Kanteen”) entered into a contractual agreement (“the Contract”), a true and correct
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
6. Pursuant to the Contract, Klean Kanteen received, inter alia, worldwide rights to
manufacture, sell, and market a line of stainless steel baby and toddler drinking bottle kits
invented, designed, tested, and market researched by and/or on behalf of the Staychocks (“the
Staychocks’s Bottles”).
7 In exchange for these valuable rights, know-how, and valuable information, Klean|
10 Kanteen was obligated, inter alia, to undertake all reasonable efforts to manufacture, promote,
MW market, distribute, and sell the Staychocks’s Bottles, to meet quarterly with the Staychocks to
12 develop and review its sales and marketing plans and projections, and was obligated to pay
13 Tunning royalties to the Staychocks based on the resulting gross sales revenues.
14: 8 Plaintiffs are informed and believe and based on such information and belief
15 allege that at the time the parties entered into the Contract, Klean Kanteen had an enormously
16 profitable opportunity to become a dominant seller of non-plastic baby and toddler drinking
7 bottles, and had the resources to fulfill its contractual obligation to make all reasonable efforts to
18 commercialize the Staychocks’s Bottles, but that Klean Kanteen deliberately chose not to do so.
19 9 Following the execution of the Contract, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and
20 based on such information and belief allege that Klean Kanteen failed to undertake reasonable
21 efforts to manufacture, promote, market, distribute, and sell the Staychocks’s Bottles.
22 10. In fact, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and based on such informatio
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Evan S. Nadel (SBN 213230) Superior Court of California F enadel@mintz.com County of Butte MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY | AND POPEO P.C. 1/9/2019 L 44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor E San Francisco, CA 94104 D Telephone: 415-432-6000 By __ PAK ¥ lener,, Clerk Vv Electronically FILED 4 Deputy Facsimile: 415-432-6001 Attomey for Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff, KLEAN KANTEEN, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF BUTTE 10 11 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND Case No. 17CV00378 KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK, 12 Plaintiffs, NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF 13 FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH 14 Vv. PREJUDICE 15 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, Assigned,Judge: Robert A. Glusman Dept: 1 16 Defendant. Complaint Filed: February 14, 2017 17 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, 18 Cross-Complaint Plaintiff, 19 20 Vv. 21 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK, Cross-Complaint 23 Defendants. 25 26 27 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH PREJUDICE - CASE NO. 17CV00378 TO THE COURT, ALL PARTIES AND THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, 1 On February 14, 2017, Plaintiffs filed this action in this Court. The action was assigned Case No. 17CV00378. 2. On May 16, 2017, Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff Klean Kanteen Inc. filed a Notice of Removal in the United States District Court for the Eastem District of Califomia, removing this action under 28 U.S.C. sections 1331, 1441, 1446 and 1454 based on patent law] claims, over which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. The District Court action was assigned Case No. 2:17-at-00506. 10 3. Subsequently on May 16, 2017, Defendant filed a notice in this Court with a copy of 11 its Notice of Removal filed in the federal court. A copy of this Notice to Superior Court and| 12 Adverse Party of Notice of Removal is attached hereto as ExhibitA. Defendant's filing its written 13 removal notice with the clek of this Court “shall effect the removal and the State court shall) 14 proceed no further unless and until the case is remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1446(d). In other words, 15 the removal in 2017 without remand gave the federal court exclusive jurisdiction and terminated the} 16 action in this Court. See Allstate Ins. Co. v. Superior Court (1982) 132 Cal. App. 3d 670, 675-76 17 (Superior Court had no jurisdiction over action after removal without remand; because case was 18 dismissed in federal court after removal, the state “court consequently emed, and exceeded its 19 jurisdiction, in pemmitting further proceedings in action No. P 37639 [state court case] after the 20 federal court had dismissed it ...”). 21 4. On December 19, 2018, the Clerk of this Court sent a Notice of Rescheduling| informing the parties that a status conference scheduled for January 11, 2019, had been rescheduled] 23 forJanuary 16, 2019, at 10:30 am. 5. Defendant informs the Court that, after removal, the case settled and was dismissed 25 with prejudice. On August 16, 2018, the parties filed a Joint Request for Dismissal with Prejudice} 26 in the federal court. A copy of the Joint Request for Dismissal [ECF Doc. 77] is attached hereto as 27 ExhibitB. 1 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH PREJUDICE - CASE NO. 17CV00378 6. On August 22, 2018, the District Court entered an Order Dismissing the Case with Prejudice [ECF Doc. 80], a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. The District Court then terminated the action. A copy the Civil Docket Sheet, which reflects the action’s termination, is attached hereto as Exhibit D. 7, Given the order dismissing all claims with Prejudice, Klean Kanteen respectfully requests that the status conference scheduled for January 16, 2019 be taken off calendar and that the Clerk of the Superior Court remove this case from the Court’s docket. See Allstate Ins. Co., 132 Cal. App. 3d at 675-76 (after removal and dismissal of court in federal court, action is terminated in Superior Court). 10 11 DATED: January 9, 2019 Respectfully submitted, 12 MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO P.C. 13 14 2 Aad? By: EVANS. NADEL 15 Attomey for Defendant and Cross-Complaint 16 Plaintiff, KLEAN KANTEEN, INC. 17 18 19 20 21 23 25 26 27 -2- NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF FEDERAL COURT ACTION WITH PREJUDICE - CASE NO. 17CV00378 EXHIBITA FILED BY FAX Evan S. Nadel (SBN 213230) enadel@mintz.com F Superior Court of California F Philip C. Ducker (SBN 262644) | County of Butte | peducker@mintz.com MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY L MAY 16 2017 L AND POPEO P.C. E E D SAVE Clerk ool? 44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: 415-432-6000 Facsimile: 415-432-6001 Attorney for Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff, KLEAN KANTEEN, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10 COUNTY OF BUTTE ll 12 RICHARD STAYCHOCK, AND Case No. 17CV00378 KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK, 13 14 Plaintiffs, NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT AND ADVERSE PARTY OF 15 v. REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT 16 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, Judge: Michael P. Candela Dept: TBD 17 Defendant. Complaint Filed: February 14, 2017 18 19 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, 20 Cross-Complaint Plaintiff, 21 Vv. 22 RICHARD STAYCHOCK, AND KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK,, 23 Cross-Complaint 24 Defendants. 25 26 27 28 NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT AND ADVERSE PARTY OF REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT CASE NO. 17CV00378 TO ALL PARTIES AND THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sections 1331, 1441, 1446, and 1454, Defendant and Cross-Complaint Plaintiff Klean Kanteen, Inc. filed a Notice of Removal, removing the above-captioned action from this Superior Court to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California on May 15, 2017. The action has been assigned preliminary Case No. 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK in the federal court. This notice is provided pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1446(d). A true and copy of the Notice of Removal filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California is attached to this Notice as Exhibit A (including all exhibits thereto), 10 and is served and filed herewith. 11 12 DATED: May 16, 2017 Respectfully submitted, 13 MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO P.C. 14 15 By: EVANS. NADEL 16 Attorney for Defendant and Cross-Complaint 17 Plaintiff, KLEAN KANTEEN, INC. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 oe NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT AND ADVERSE PARTY OF REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT CASE NO. 17CV00378 EXHIBITA Case 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document1 Filed 05/15/17 Page 1 of 2 Evan S. Nadel (SBN 213230) enadel@mintz.com Philip C. Ducker (SBN 262644) peducker@mintz.com MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO P.C. 44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: 415-432-6000 Facsimile: 415-432-6001 Attomey for Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff, KLEAN KANTEEN, INC. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 10 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11 12 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND Case No. KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK, 13 14 Plaintiffs, NOTICE OF REMOVAL 15 Vv. 16 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, 17 Defendant. 18 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, 19 Counterclaim Plaintiff, 20 Vv. 21 RICHARD STAY CHOCK, AND 22 KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK, 23 Counterclaim Defendants. 24. 25 26 27 28 NOTICE OF REMOVAL 68877956V.4 Case 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1 Filed 05/15/17 Page 2 of 2 TO THE CLERK OF THE ABOVE-ENTITLED COURT AND ALL PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sections 1331, 1441(a), 1446, and 1454, Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff Klean Kanteen, Inc. (“Klean Kanteen”) hereby removes to this Court the state court action described below: 1 An action was commenced against Klean Kanteen in the Superior Court of Califomia, County of Butte, Case No. 17CV00378, entitled Richard Staychock and Kathleen Mackay Staychockv. Klean Kanteen, Inc. (the “State Court action”). 2. On Apzil 17, 2017, a summons and copy of the complaint in the State Court action were served on Klean Kanteen. The summons, complaint and other papers served on Klean 10 Kanteen are attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 11 3. A true and correct copy of Klean Kanteen’s Answer and Affirmative Defenses is 12 attached hereto as Exhibit 2. 13 4. Klean Kanteen filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiffs and Cross-Complaint 14 Defendants Kathleen and Richard Staychock (considered Counterclaim Defendants in this Court) 15 that includes causes of action seeking a declaration of invalidity of U.S. Design Patent Nos. 16 D625,423 and D625,424. A true and correct copy of Klean Kanteen’s Cross-Complaint is attached 17 hereto as Exhibit 3. 18 5. This is a civil action of which this Court has original jurisdiction under the 19 provisions of 28 U.S.C. section 1331, and is one that may be removed to this Court by Klean 20 Kanteen pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sections 1441(a) and 1454(a) because it is “[a] civil action in which 21 any party asserts a claim for relief arising under any Act of Congress relating to patents,” 22 specifically 35 U.S.C. sections 102, 103, 112, 171, and/or 256. 23 DATED: May 15, 2017 Respectfully submitted, 24. MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO P.C. 25 /s/ Evan S. Nadel By: EVANS. NADEL 26 Attomey for Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff, 27 KLEAN KANTEEN, INC. 28 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL 68877956V.4 Case 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1-2 Filed 05/15/17 Page 1 of 28 EXHIBIT1 Case 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1-2 Filed 05/15/17 Page 2 of 28 SUM-100 SUMMONS ‘COURT USE ONLY (SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE) (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: F Superior Court of Califor {AVISO AL DEMANDADO). Klean Kanteen, Inc. | County of Butte tT L FEB 14 2017 L E YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE). DKimberly Flener, Clerk D yep au Richard Staychock and Kathleen MacKay Staychock YZANO-DIGGINS NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information low. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to fle a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the caurt to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www,courtinfo.ca.gav/seithelp}, your county law libraty, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warming from the court. ‘There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. if you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an atlomey referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal sarvices from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www./awheipcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court hasa statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. JAVISO! Lo han demandado. Sino responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versién. Lea la informacion a continuacién, Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citacién y papeles fegales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telafénica no jo protegen. Se eee pol encks Hane, aie exter en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso én la corte. Es posibleque haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacién en el Centro de Ayuda da tas Cortes da California (www.sucorte.ca.gov),.en fa biblioteca de leyes de su condado 0 en Ia corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretariode ia corte que ie dé un formulario de exencién de page de cuoias. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podré quitar su sueldo, dinera y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otres requisites legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede Hamar a un serviciode remision a abogados, Si no puede pagara un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios jegales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de tucro. Puede encontrar estas grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, {wr Lawhelpealforn'a.org), en Centro de Ayuda de as Cortes de Caliomia, (aw. sucarte.ca.go¥) 0 paniéndase en contacto cana cart o el locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reciamar fas cuotas y fos costes exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquiereS eaeibe de $10,000 6 més de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo 0 una concesiOn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar ef gtavamen de fa corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. iTty 00378 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccién de fa corte es): North Butte County Courthouse 1775 Concord Avenue Chico, California 95928 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, fa direccion y ei namero de teléfono det abogads dei demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es). Benjamin N. Simler, PO Box 8749, Denver, CO 80201-8749, (303) 295-8000, bnsimler@hollandhart.com DATE: (Fecha) B14 201? KIMBE th FLENER Clerk, by (Secretario) "Pry? De (Adjunto} {For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POSO1O)) (Para prueba de entrega de esta cilatién use el farmulario Proof of Service of Summons, Hoos '0}). NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served (SEA, 4 as an individual defendant. 2.) as ‘person sued under the fictitious name of (specify). ‘on behalf of (specify): Klean Kanteen, Inc. SE ie under: CCP 416.10 (corporation) CCP 416.60 (minor) [2] CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation} ({) CCP 416.70 (conservates) OE CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) CCP 416.90 (authorized person) thalhia other (specify): y personal delivery on (date): Page tof Foren ted fx arity Usa SUMMONS F Code of Cit Procedure §§ 412.20, 485 ca.gov SUM-100 fev. July1, 2000) Case 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1-2 Filed 05/15/17 Page 3 of 28 cmM.o19 ATIORNEY OR PAR’Simlce SBN 8} ‘State Ber number, and address) FOR COURT USE ONLY | Benj: eS Holland PO Box #7 Denver, Ehtorada 80201-8749 TELEPHONE NO 8 0 F Superior Cour ATTORNEY FOR (Nome): Richard Staychock & Kathicen MacKay Staychock Of Californi. [SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Butic County of Butte ie street acoress: 1775 Concord Avenue, Chico, California 95928 i FEB 14 2017 waning aporess. 1775 Concord Avenue L LON oes cryanozpcooe Chico 95928 srancu nate North Butte County Courthouse CASE NAME: D ply Richard Staychock & Kathleen MacKay Staychock v Klean Kanteen, In CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complex Case Designation * wart 1 a3 8 (Z) untimited Limited [71 Joinger (Amount (Amount (2) counter JUDGE: demanded demanded is Filed with first appearance by defendant exceeds $25,000) $25,000 or less) (Cal, Rules of Court, rule 3.402) DEPT. items 1-6 below must be completed (see instructions on page 2). 1. Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case: Auto Tort Contract Provisionaily Gomptex Civil eee Auto (22) LY] Breachof contractiwarranty (08) (Cal, Rules of Court, Uninsured motorist (46) LL] Rute 3.740 coliections (09) CI) anttrusvtrade ee 03) Other PUPD/WD {Personal injury/Property Other collections (08) Construction defect (10) jrongtul Death) Tort Insurance coverage (18) ‘Mags tort (40) Asbestos (04) Other contract (37) Securities titigation (28) Product iabilty (24) Real Property EnvironmentalToxic tort (30) Medical malpractice (45) (C2) Eminent domaininverse [] insurance coverage claims arising from the ‘Other PIPOAWD (23) (14) provisionsily Non-PI/PDAWD (Other) Tort [1 werangtal eviction (33) types (41) CJ Business tort/untair business practice (07) {J omer reat property (26) Enforcement of Judgment (J civ rights 8) 1 Detainer Enforcement of judgment (20) Betamation (13) Commerolai (31) Miscellansous Civil Complaint Fraud (16) Residential (32) (2) rico inteliectual property (19) Drugs (38) ‘Other complaint (not specified above) (42) Professional negligence (25) Miscellancous Civil Patition ‘Other non-PUPDIWD tor (35) yen forfeiture (05) Partnership anc corporate govemance (21) [1 Petiion re: arbizaion award (11) [J otter petition (aot specified above) (43) oe termination (36) tS] ‘Writ of mandate (02) [1] otter emptoyment (15) Other judicial review (39) This case L_]is Lv] isnot complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court. ifthe case is complex, mark the factors requiring exceptional judicial management: al] Large number of separately represented parties aC] Large number of witnesses Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel a, Coordination with related actons pending in one or more courts issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states, or countries, or in a federal court &ES Substantial amount of documentary evidence 1. (] Substantial postiudgment judicial supervision 3. Remedies sought (check aif that apply): a] monetary ».[7] nonmonetary; declaratery or injunctive relief ¢. [punitive 4 Number of causes of action (specify): Four 5. This case is isnot aciass action suit. 6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case. (You may CM-018,) Date: 2/13/2017 Benjamin N. Simler (SBN 273778) (YPE De PRINT NAME) ¢ Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first paper filed in the action or proceeding (ex ‘small claims cases or cases filed ures toe Probate Code, Family Code, or Welfare and institutions Code). (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.220.) Failure to file may result in * File.this. cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by Jocal court rule. ois eae pe wee oes ee of the California Rules of Court, you must serve @ copy of this cover sheet on all other parties to the action or proceed case under rule 3,740 or a complex case, this cover sheet wili be used for statistical purposes: © Unless this is a collections fe Api fe Nn CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ‘Cat Rates of Coates 2.30, 9748 5.4008 3740, sua eiaraton, 3 210 ‘CM-D10 [Ray duty 4, 2007] ‘ Case 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1-2 Filed 05/15/17 Page 4 of 28 CM-010 INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE COVER SHEET To Plaintiffs and Others Filing First Papers. If you are filing a first paper (for example, a complaint) in a civil case, you must complete and file, along with your first paper, the Civil Case Cover Sheet contained on page 1. This informati ion will be used to compile Statistics about the types and numbers of cases filed. You must complete items 4 through 6 on the sheet. In item 1, you must check ‘one box for the case type that best describes the case. If the case fits both a general and a more. ‘specific type of case listed in item 1, check the more specific one. If the case has multiple causes of action, check the box that bast indicates the primary cause of action, To assist you in completing the sheet, examples of the cases that belong under each case type in item 1 are provided below. A cover sheet must be filed only with your initial paper. Failure to file a cover sheet with the first paper filed in a civil case may subject a party, its counsel, or both to sanctions under rules 2.30 and 3.220 of the California Rules of Cot wurt. To Parties in Rule 3.740 Collections Cases. A “collections case" under rule 3.740 is defined as an action for recovery of money owed in a sum stated to be certain that is not more than $25,000, exclusive of interest and attorney's fees, arising from a transaction in which property, services, or money was acquired on credit. A collections case does not include an action seeking the following: (1) tort damages, (2) punitive damages, (3) recovery of real property, (4) recovery of personal property, or (5) a prejudgment writ of attachment. The identification of a case as a rule 3.740 collections case on this form means that it will be exempt from the general time-for-service requirements and case management rules, unless a defendant files a responsive Pleading. A rule 3.740 collections case will be subject to the requirements for service and obtaining a judgment in rule 3.740, To Parties In Complex Cases. In complex cases only, parties must also use the Civil Case Cover Sheet to designate whether the case is.complex. If a plaintiff believes the case is complex under rule 3.400 of the Califor mia Rules of Court, this must be indicated by completing the appropriate boxes in items 1 and 2. If a plaintiff designates a case as co! mplex, the cover sheet must be served with the complaint on all parties to the action. A defendant may file and serve no later than the time of its first appearance a joinder in the plaintiff's designation, a counter-designation that the case is not complex, or, . if the plaintiff has made no designation, a designation that the case is complex. CASE TYPES AND EXAMPLES Auto Tort Contract Provisionally Complex Civil Litigation (Cal. Auto (22}-Personal Injury/Property Breach of ContractWarranty (06) Rules of Court Rules 3.400-3. Damage/Wrongful Death Breach of Rental/Lease Antitrust/Trade Regulation (03) Uninsured Motorist (46) (if the Contract (not unlawful detainer Construction Defect (10) case involves an uninsured or wrongful eviction Claims Involving Mass Tort (40) motorist claim subject to ContractWarranty Breach-Seller Securities (28) arbitration, check this item Plaintiff (not fraud or negligence) Environmental/Toxic Tort (30) instead of Negligent Breach of Contract Insurance Coverage Ciaims Other PUPD/WD (Personal injury! farrat (arising from provisionally Property DamagefWrongful Beath) Other Breach of Contract/Warranty case type listed above) (41) Collections (e.g., money owed, open Enforcement of Judgment Asbestos (04) book accounts) (09) Enforcement of Judgment (20) Asbestos Property Damage Collection Case-Seller Plaintiff Abstract of Judgment (Out of Asbestos Personal Injury/ Other Promissory Note/Collections Wrongful Death Confession of Judgment (non- Product Liability (not asbastos or Insurance Coverage (not provisionally domestic relations) toxic/environmental) (24) complex) (18) Sister State Judgment Medical Malpractice (45) Auto Subrogation Administrative Agency Award Medical Malpractice— Other Coverage (not unpaid taxes) Physicians & Surgeons Other Contract (37) Patition/Certification of Entry of Other Professional Health Care. Contractual Fraud Judgmenton Unpaid Taxes Other Contract Dispute Other Enforcement ‘of Judgment Other PI/PD/WD (23) Real Property Premises Liability (e.9., slip Eminent Domain/nverse Miscellaneous Civil Complaint and fall Condemnation (14) Rit Intentional Bodily injury/PDAWD Wrongful Eviction (33) Other Complaint (not specified {e.g., assault, vandalism) Other Real Property (e. . quiet title) (26) Declaratory Relief Only Intentional Infliction Writ of Possession Emotional Distress Negligent lnfliction of Mortgage Foreclosure Injunctive Relief Only (nan- Quiet Title Emotional Distress Other Real Property (not eminent Mechanics Lien ‘Other PI/POMWO- domain, iandlord/tenant, or Other Commercial Complaint Non-PUPDAND (Other) Tort foreclosure) Case (non-tortinon-complex) Business Tort/Unfair Business. Unlawful Detainer Other Civil Complaint Practice (07 ‘Commercial (31) (non-torthnon-complex) Civil Rights (e.g., discrimination, Miscellaneous Civil Petition false arrest) (not civil Residential (32) Drugs (38) (if the case involves illegal Partnership and Corporate Governance (21) harassment) (08) drugs, check this item; otherwise, Defamation (e.g. stander, bel report as Commercial or Residential) ‘Other Petition (not specified above) (43) Judiciat Review Fraud (16) Asset Forfeiture (05 Civil Harassment Intellectual Property (19) Petition Re: Arbitration Award (11) Workplace Violence Elder/Dependent Adult Professional Negligence (25) Writ of Mandate (02) Legal Malpractice Writ-Administrative Mandamus. Abuse Election Contest Other Professional Malpractice ‘Writ-Mandamus on Limited Court (not medical or legal} Petition for Name Change Case Matter Pelion for Relief From Late Other Non-PI/PDIWD Tort (35) ‘Writ-Other Limited Court Case Employment Review Wrongful Termination (36) Other Judicial Review (39) Other Civil Petition Other Employment (15) Review of Health Officer Order Notice of Appeal-Labor Commissioner Appeals ‘CH-O10 fRov. July 1. 2007} Page 2 ofa CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET se 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1-2 Filed 05/15/17 Page 5 of 28 Benjamin N. Simler (SBN 273778) Holland & Hart LLP PO Box 8749 i Denver, CO 80201-8749 Superior Court of Ca Telephone: Facsimile: (303) 295-8000 (303) 975-5341 County Of Butiei fornia F E-mail: bnsimler@hollandhart.com E FEB | & 2017 L Attorneys for Plaintiffs D Kimberly Gren D Richard Staychock and Kathleen Staychock @ eputy SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE | RICHARD STAYCHOCK, and CASE NO. ] 7CV 0 03 7 g KATHLEEN MACKAY STAYCHOCK, | 10 COMPLAINT FOR (1) BREACH OF Plaintiffs, CONTRACT; (2) BREACH OF THE ll IMPLIED DUTY OF GOOD FAITH AND v FAIR DEALING; @) BREACH OF 12 FIDUCIARY DUTY; AND (4) UNJUST KLEAN KANTEEN, INC., a corporation, ENRICHMENT 13 Defendant. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL 14 JUDGE: 15 DEPT: 16 17 FILE BY FAX Plaintiffs, Richard Staychock and Kathleen Mackay Staychock, by and through their 18 attorneys Holland & Hart LLP, hereby submit their Complaint against Defendant Klean Kanteen, 19 Inc., as follows: 20 1 Plaintiff Richard Staychock is a natural person residing in Chico, California. 21 2. Plaintiff Kathleen MacKay Staychock is a natural person residing in Chico, 22 California. 23 3 Defendant Klean Kanteen, Inc. is a California corporation with its principal place 24) of business at 3960 Morrow Lane, Chico, California 95928. 25 4 This Court is a proper court because: (1) a defendant entered into and breached a 26 contract here; (2) the contract was to be performed in substantial part here; and, (3) a defendant 27 is a corporation with is principal place of business here. 28 1 COMPLAINT & JURY DEMAND Cade 2:17-cv-01012-KJM-CMK Document 1-2 Filed 05/15/17 Page 6 of 28 5 On or about December 21, 2009, after extensive negotiations, Plaintiffs Richard Staychock and Kathleen Mackay Staychock (“the Staychocks”) and Defendant Klean Kanteen, Inc. (“Klean Kanteen”) entered into a contractual agreement (“the Contract”), a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6. Pursuant to the Contract, Klean Kanteen received, inter alia, worldwide rights to manufacture, sell, and market a line of stainless steel baby and toddler drinking bottle kits invented, designed, tested, and market researched by and/or on behalf of the Staychocks (“the Staychocks’s Bottles”). 7 In exchange for these valuable rights, know-how, and valuable information, Klean| 10 Kanteen was obligated, inter alia, to undertake all reasonable efforts to manufacture, promote, MW market, distribute, and sell the Staychocks’s Bottles, to meet quarterly with the Staychocks to 12 develop and review its sales and marketing plans and projections, and was obligated to pay 13 Tunning royalties to the Staychocks based on the resulting gross sales revenues. 14: 8 Plaintiffs are informed and believe and based on such information and belief 15 allege that at the time the parties entered into the Contract, Klean Kanteen had an enormously 16 profitable opportunity to become a dominant seller of non-plastic baby and toddler drinking 7 bottles, and had the resources to fulfill its contractual obligation to make all reasonable efforts to 18 commercialize the Staychocks’s Bottles, but that Klean Kanteen deliberately chose not to do so. 19 9 Following the execution of the Contract, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and 20 based on such information and belief allege that Klean Kanteen failed to undertake reasonable 21 efforts to manufacture, promote, market, distribute, and sell the Staychocks’s Bottles. 22 10. In fact, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and based on such informatio