Otto von Volkmann, IV v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington granted in part a pro se plaintiff’s motion to extend the deadlines for responding to motions to compel arbitration and dismiss. The court set January 29, 2026, as the response deadline, February 6, 2026, as the reply deadline, and directed the clerk to renote the motions.

Holdings

1. Relief from the expired response deadlines was warranted in part because Plaintiff asserted that he had been hospitalized shortly after Defendant's motions were filed, constituting a true, unforeseen emergency under Local Rule W.D. Wash. LCR 7(j).
2. Plaintiff's motion for an extension was granted only in part; Plaintiff was required to respond by January 29, 2026, and Defendant's replies were due February 6, 2026.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive relief from the expired deadlines for responding to Defendant's motion to compel arbitration and motion to dismiss based on asserted medical emergencies.
2. What revised deadlines should govern Plaintiff's responses and Defendant's replies.

Disposition

other