Facebook, Inc. v. Mitel Networks Corp.

4:12-cv-04230

Overview

Case Number 4:12-cv-04230

Filing Date 2012-08-10

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2013-07-11

Court District Court, N.D. California (cand)

Presiding Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Mitel (Delaware), Inc.

Represented By

9 Attorneys Listed

Tamara E. Fraizer

Attorney at Law

Tel: +1 (650) 856-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 843-8777

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, 1801 Page Mill Road, Suite 110

Jeffrey E. Faucette

Skaggs Faucette LLP

Tel: +1 (415) 315-1669

Fax: +1 (415) 433-5994

One Embarcadero Center, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94111

Mark M Bettilyon

Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3307

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

36 South State St, Ste. 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Linda Liu Kordziel

Fish & Richardson

Tel: +1 (202) 783-5070

Fax: +1 (202) 783-2331

Fish & Richardson, 1425 K Street, N. W.

Timothy Wayne Riffe

Fish & Richardson PC

Tel: +1 (202) 626-6429

Fax: +1 (202) 783-2331

The McPherson Building, 901 15th Street N.W., 7th Floor

Michael Kelly Erickson

Ray Quinney Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3351

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

Suite 1400, 36 S. State Street

Brian James Livedalen

1425 K Street, NW

Tel: +1 (202) 638-6557

1425 K Street, NW, 11th Floor

Samuel C. Straight

Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3390

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

36 South State Street, Suite 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

S Brandon Owen

Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3369

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

36 South State Street, Ste. 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Mitel Networks Corp.

Represented By

9 Attorneys Listed

Tamara E. Fraizer

Attorney at Law

Tel: +1 (650) 856-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 843-8777

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, 1801 Page Mill Road, Suite 110

Jeffrey E. Faucette

Skaggs Faucette LLP

Tel: +1 (415) 315-1669

Fax: +1 (415) 433-5994

One Embarcadero Center, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94111

Mark M Bettilyon

Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3307

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

36 South State St, Ste. 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Linda Liu Kordziel

Fish & Richardson

Tel: +1 (202) 783-5070

Fax: +1 (202) 783-2331

Fish & Richardson, 1425 K Street, N. W.

Timothy Wayne Riffe

Fish & Richardson PC

Tel: +1 (202) 626-6429

Fax: +1 (202) 783-2331

The McPherson Building, 901 15th Street N.W., 7th Floor

Michael Kelly Erickson

Ray Quinney Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3351

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

Suite 1400, 36 S. State Street

Brian James Livedalen

1425 K Street, NW

Tel: +1 (202) 638-6557

1425 K Street, NW, 11th Floor

Samuel C. Straight

Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3390

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

36 South State Street, Suite 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

S Brandon Owen

Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C.

Tel: +1 (801) 323-3369

Fax: +1 (801) 532-7543

36 South State Street, Ste. 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Intervenor Plaintiff

Facebook, Inc.

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Mark R. Weinstein

Cooley LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 843-5000

Fax: +1 (650) 857-0663

3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1130

Heidi Lyn Keefe

Cooley LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 843-5000

Fax: +1 (650) 857-0663

3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Brian Patrick Wikner

Cooley LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 843-5337

Fax: +1 (650) 857-0663

Five Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real

Andrew Carter Mace

Cooley LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 843-5000

Fax: +1 (650) 849-7400

Five Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, N.D. California (cand)

Presiding Judge

Phyllis J. Hamilton

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US6750881	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

2012-08-10

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COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

2012-08-10

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COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

2012-08-10

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COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

2012-08-10

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Facebook, Inc. v. Mitel Networks Corp.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Mitel (Delaware), Inc. Follow

Represented By

Mitel Networks Corp. Follow

Represented By

Intervenor Plaintiff

Facebook, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

COMPLAINT (with jury demand) against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Filing fee $350, receipt number 54611012378). Filed by Facebook, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Facebook, Inc. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

Summons Issued as to Mitel (Delaware), Inc. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

Summons Issued as to Mitel Networks Corp. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 11/6/2012. Case Management Conference set for 11/13/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor, Oakland. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

REPORT on the filing of an action regarding Patent (cc: form mailed to register). (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/13/2012) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

NOTICE of Its Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement by Facebook, Inc. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 8/13/2012) Modified on 8/14/2012 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/13/2012)

Letter Re: Foreign Service on defendant, Mitel Networks Corporation, from Brian P. Wikner. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 FedEx Receipt of Mailing)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/13/2012) (Entered: 08/15/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Facebook, Inc.. Mitel (Delaware), Inc. served on 8/13/2012, answer due 9/4/2012. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 8/15/2012) (Entered: 08/15/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Facebook, Inc.. Mitel Networks Corp. served on 8/15/2012, answer due 9/5/2012. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 8/15/2012) (Entered: 08/15/2012)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time Under Civil Local Rule 6-1(a) filed by Facebook, Inc., Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Fraizer, Tamara) (Filed on 8/30/2012) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

*** FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE SEE DOCKET # 13 . *** CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Facebook, Inc... (Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 9/13/2012) Modified on 9/13/2012 (ewn, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/13/2012)

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Facebook, Inc... (Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 9/13/2012) (Entered: 09/13/2012)

CLERK'S NOTICE of Impending Reassignment to U.S. District Judge (sisS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/14/2012) (Entered: 09/14/2012)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore no longer assigned to the case. Signed by the Executive Committee on September 14, 2012. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/14/2012) (Entered: 09/14/2012)

ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Joint Case Management Statement due by 11/8/2012. Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/15/2012 02:00 PM. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 9/20/12. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/20/2012) (Entered: 09/20/2012)

Defendants Mitel Networks Corporation and Mitel (Delaware), Inc.'s ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand byMitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Fraizer, Tamara) (Filed on 10/5/2012) (Entered: 10/05/2012)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 0971-7225874.) filed by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Kordziel, Linda) (Filed on 10/25/2012) (Entered: 10/25/2012)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Defendant Facebook, Inc. and Counsel (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 10/25/2012) (Entered: 10/25/2012)

STIPULATION and Proposed Order selecting Private ADR by Facebook, Inc. and Defendants Mitel Networks Corp. and Mitel (Delaware), Inc. filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 10/25/2012) (Entered: 10/25/2012)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Defendants and Counsel (Fraizer, Tamara) (Filed on 10/25/2012) (Entered: 10/25/2012)

STIPULATION AND ORDER SELECTING ADR PROCESS by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 20 Stipulation selecting Private ADR.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2012) (Entered: 10/30/2012)

Notice of Filing of Certificates of Good Standing in Support of 18 Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice For Linda Liu Kordziel by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. (Fraizer, Tamara) (Filed on 11/7/2012) Modified on 11/8/2012 (vlk, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/07/2012)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. identifying corporate parents Mitel U.S. Holdings, Inc. (Fraizer, Tamara) (Filed on 11/8/2012) Modified on 11/9/2012 (vlk, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/08/2012)

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Facebook, Inc., Mitel Networks Corp., Mitel (Delaware), Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 11/8/2012) Modified on 11/9/2012 (vlk, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/08/2012)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 18 Motion for Pro Hac Vice for Linda Kordziel.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/9/2012) (Entered: 11/09/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance Facebook, Inc. of Additional Counsel Andrew C. Mace (Mace, Andrew) (Filed on 11/30/2012) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER RE SCHEDULING ORDER filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 12/20/2012) (Entered: 12/20/2012)

STIPULATED SCHEDULING ORDER by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 29 Stipulation.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2013) (Entered: 01/08/2013)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 31 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Brian Livedalen.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/14/2013) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 32 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Timothy Riffe.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/14/2013) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. Filed byFacebook, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 1/30/2013) (Entered: 01/30/2013)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Requesting Extension of Time for Invalidity Contentions filed by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tamara Fraizer, # 2 Proposed Order)(Fraizer, Tamara) (Filed on 2/7/2013) (Entered: 02/07/2013)

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED REQUEST FOR AN ORDER TO EXTEND TIME TO PROVIDE INVALIDITY CONTENTIONS by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 37 Stipulation; finding as moot 36 Motion (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/8/2013) (Entered: 02/08/2013)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Re Request for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 2/12/2013) (Entered: 02/12/2013)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 39 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Complete Mediation.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2013) (Entered: 02/13/2013)

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Jeffrey E. Faucette and Michael K. Erickson for Defendants Mitel Networks Corporation and Mitel (Delaware), Inc. with [proposed] Order (Faucette, Jeffrey) (Filed on 2/15/2013) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 0971-7486926.) filed by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Straight, Samuel) (Filed on 2/15/2013) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Kelly Erickson (Erickson, Michael) (Filed on 2/15/2013) (Entered: 02/15/2013)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 0971-7489927.) filed by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Bettilyon, Mark) (Filed on 2/19/2013) (Entered: 02/19/2013)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 0971-7490018.) filed by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Owen, S) (Filed on 2/19/2013) (Entered: 02/19/2013)

ANSWER to Amended Complaint byMitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Erickson, Michael) (Filed on 2/19/2013) (Entered: 02/19/2013)

ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re 41 Notice of Substitution of Counsel filed by Mitel Networks Corp., Mitel (Delaware), Inc.. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 2/21/13. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/21/2013) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 42 Motion for Pro Hac Vice for Samuel C. Straight.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/21/2013) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 44 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Mark M. Bettilyon.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/21/2013) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

Order by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 45 Motion for Pro Hac Vice for S. Brandon Owen.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/21/2013) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT filed by Facebook, Inc., mitel Networks Corp., Mitel (Delaware), Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 3/22/2013) Modified on 3/25/2013 (vlk, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/22/2013)

Brief Opening Claim Construction Brief filed byFacebook, Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 4/19/2013) (Entered: 04/19/2013)

Declaration of William H. Beckmann in Support of 52 Brief Opening Claim Construction Brief filed byFacebook, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Errata A)(Related document(s) 52 ) (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 4/19/2013) (Entered: 04/19/2013)

Declaration of Brian Wikner in Support of 52 Brief Opening Claim Construction Brief filed byFacebook, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Related document(s) 52 ) (Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 4/19/2013) (Entered: 04/19/2013)

RESPONSE to re 52 Brief by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Erickson, Michael) (Filed on 5/17/2013) (Entered: 05/17/2013)

Certificate of Service by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. re 57 Declaration in Support,, 56 Declaration in Support, 55 Response ( Non Motion ) (Erickson, Michael) (Filed on 5/17/2013) Modified on 5/20/2013 (vlk, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/17/2013)

Reply Claim Construction Brief re 52 Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Related document(s) 52 ) (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 5/29/2013) Modified on 5/30/2013 (kcS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/29/2013)

Declaration of Brian Wikner in Support 59 Reply Claim Construction Brief of Facebook, Inc. filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 5/29/2013) Modified on 5/30/2013 (kcS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/29/2013)

MOTION to Relate Case -Administrative Motion to Consider Cases Related- filed by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp.. (Erickson, Michael) (Filed on 6/10/2013) (Entered: 06/10/2013)

RESPONSE (re 61 MOTION to Relate Case -Administrative Motion to Consider Cases Related- ) filed byFacebook, Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 6/13/2013) (Entered: 06/13/2013)

Minute Entry: Tutorial Hearing held on 6/14/2013 before Phyllis J. Hamilton (Date Filed: 6/14/2013). (Court Reporter Not Reported.) (nah, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/14/2013) (Entered: 06/14/2013)

ORDER by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton denying 61 Motion to Relate Case. The court has reviewed the motion and determined that no cases are related and no reassignment shall occur. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2013) (Entered: 06/14/2013)

Minute Entry: Claims Construction / Markman Hearing held on 6/26/2013 before Phyllis J. Hamilton (Date Filed: 6/26/2013). (Court Reporter Sarah Goekler.) (nah, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/26/2013) (Entered: 06/26/2013)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER by Mitel (Delaware), Inc., Mitel Networks Corp. for Court Reporter Sarah Goekler. (Erickson, Michael) (Filed on 6/27/2013) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER by Facebook, Inc. for Court Reporter Sarah Goekler. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 6/27/2013) (Entered: 06/27/2013)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Dismiss Defendants Mitel Networks, Corp. and Mitel (Delaware), Inc. with Prejudice filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Keefe, Heidi) (Filed on 7/10/2013) (Entered: 07/10/2013)

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO DISMISS DEFENDANTS MITEL NETWORKS, CORP. AND MITEL (DELAWARE), INC. WITH PREJUDICE by Hon. Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 69 Stipulation.(nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/11/2013) (Entered: 07/11/2013)

Mitel (Delaware), Inc.

Mitel Networks Corp.

Facebook, Inc.

* FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE SEE DOCKET # 13 . * CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Facebook, Inc... (Wikner, Brian) (Filed on 9/13/2012) Modified on 9/13/2012 (ewn, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/13/2012)