Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. v. Bivins et al
Plaintiff: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Defendant: Letisha D. Bivins, Alphonso D. Goins and Frathouse Clothing, LLC
Case Number: 2:2014cv00147
Filed: March 17, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Ft. Myers Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Presiding Judge: Carol Mirando
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1125
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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June 15, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 165 ORDER assigning case to Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/15/2015. (LMF)
June 3, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 161 ORDER re 160 Joint MOTION to stay and Status Report filed by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The parties' Joint Status Report and Motion to Stay Proceedings During Settlement Discussions 160 is GRANTED. All proceedings an d deadlines in this matter are STAYED up to and including June 17, 2015, while the parties continue settlement discussions. The parties must file a joint status report, in writing, on or before June 19, 2015, that informs the Court of the status of settlement in this case. If the parties cannot reach a settlement by June 17, 2015, then they must file a revised Case Management Report and select a mediator on or before June 23, 2015, and Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. must file its answer to Defendant FratHouse Clothing, Inc.'s counterclaims on or before July 8, 2015. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/3/2015. (LMF)
May 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 159 ORDER granting 158 the parties' Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings During Settlement Discussions. All proceedings and deadlines in this matter are STAYED up to and including May 31, 2015, while the parties continue settlement discussions. T he parties shall file a joint status report, in writing, on or before June 3, 2015, that informs the Court of the status of settlement in this case. If the parties do not come to an agreement on settlement terms during the stay, they shall file a rev ised Case Management Report on June 3, 2015. The parties shall also file a stipulation selecting a mediator no later than June 8, 2015; and Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shall file its answer to Defendant FratHouse Clothing, Inc.'s counterclaims by June 22, 2015. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to place a stay flag on the file. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/11/2015. (LMF)
April 13, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 144 ORDER granting 143 Defendants Letisha D. Bivins, Alphonso D. Goins, and Frathouse Clothing, LLC's Partially Unopposed Joint Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Exhibits 8, 9, and 11 With Leave to Refile the First Amended Complaint and Exhibits 8 and 9 in Conformance With the Agreement of the Parties. Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. is DIRECTED to file a Second Amended Complaint, which is consistent with this Order and the parties' agreement, on or bef ore April 17, 2015. Defendants Letisha D. Bivins, Alphonso D. Goins, and Frathouse Clothing, LLC have fourteen (14) days after Plaintiff files the Second Amended Complaint to file a response. The Clerk of Court is directed to STRIKE the First Amended Complaint 116 and remove it from the record. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/13/2015. (LMF)
March 26, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ORDER denying 122 (1)Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s Motion for an Order to Show Cause and to Hold Defendants in Contempt; denying as moot 126 Defendants' Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Motion for an Order to Show Cause and to Hold Defendants in Contempt. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/26/2015. (LMF)
March 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 138 ORDER. Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Defendants Letisha D. Bivins, Alphonso F. Goins, and FratHouse Clothing, Inc.'s joint request for a settlement conference with a United States Magistrate Judge is GRANTED. This case is REFER RED to the Honorable Douglas N. Frazier to conduct a settlement conference and issue any order deemed appropriate thereafter. The parties are DIRECTED to contact Judge Frazier's Courtroom Deputy, Bette-Jo Herren at (239) 461-2007 to arrange for a mutually agreeable time to participate in the settlement conference. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/24/2015. (LMF)
March 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 132 ORDER denying without prejudice 120 Defendants Letisha D. Bivins, Alphonso D. Goins, and Frathouse Clothing, LLC's Joint Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Exhibits; denying as moot 125 Defendants Letisha D. Bivin s, Alphonso D. Goins, and Frathouse Clothing, LLC's Joint Motion for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Exhibits. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/18/2015. (LMF)
January 22, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ORDER re 62 Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Defendants at the last known address in the Court file. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/22/2015. (LMF)
December 19, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ORDER adopting 104 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge Carol Mirando 104 is ADOPTED and the findings incorporated herein. Plaintiff Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s Motion for Leav e to File First Amended Complaint 78 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint consistent with this Order on or before January 9, 2015. Defendant Bivins' Motion to Dismiss 67 is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff's Motion and Memorandum to Strike as Moot Defendant Bivins' Motion to Dismiss 80 is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Complaint 107 is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/19/2014. (LMF)
April 9, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER granting 72 Plaintiff's Motion for Special Admission and Written Designation of Consent to Act; denying as moot 70 Plaintiff's Motion Instanter for Temporary Admission; denying as moot 71 Plaintiff's Motion Instanter for Temporary Admission. Devarieste Curry and Sharmain L. White are hereby admitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Delta Sigma. See Order for further instructions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol Mirando on 4/9/2014. (BLW)
April 1, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting 62 Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court defers ruling on Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction. This temporary restraining order will remain in effect until the Court rules on Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, but in no event longer than fourteen (14) days. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/1/2014. (LMF)
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Plaintiff: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Represented By: Elisabeth T. Kidder
Represented By: Devarieste McCurry
Represented By: Stefanie C. Moon
Represented By: Sharmian L. White
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Defendant: Letisha D. Bivins
Represented By: Letisha D. Bivins
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Defendant: Alphonso D. Goins
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