Flux Drive, et al v. Sparks, et al
| FLUX DRIVE INC., FLUX DRIVE LLC, IMPACT ENGINEERING INC., TRI-TEC MANUFACTURING LLC and PHILIP CORBIN, III |
| JOHN QIANG RONG, ZYRCON GLOBAL STRATEGIES LLP, LEIGH WANG, MICHAEL TROY SPARKS, CMONSENSE DESIGN LLC and LIJUAN ZHAO, a/k/a Lora Zhao |
| 26-1013 |
| January 12, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit |
| Other Fraud |
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| Filing 36 [11296648] Oral argument notice filed. This matter is set for IN-PERSON oral argument on 9/15/2026 at 9:00 A.M. Mountain Time in Courtroom II of the Byron White United States Courthouse, Denver, CO. Arguing counsel must carefully review the attached notice. Within 10 days of today's date, arguing counsel must review the argument calendar available on the court's website, and download, complete, and e-file the required calendar form(s). Counsel for amici parties may not participate in argument without written permission from the court. Arguing counsel must check-in at the Clerk's Office 45 minutes prior to the start of arguments. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 07/08/2026 01:12 PM] |
| Filing 35 [11284497] Paper copies of appellants opening brief and reply brief received from Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 05/22/2026 12:35 PM] |
| Filing 34 [11284445] Paper copies of appellees brief received from John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 05/22/2026 11:03 AM] |
| Filing 33 [11283457] Minute order filed - Pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 31.5, paper copies of all merits briefs that have not already been submitted are now due. This directive extends to briefs not yet filed but does not extend to any appendix volumes filed. Paper copies of briefs not yet filed will be due 5 days after filing of the electronic versions. All copies must be exact replicas of the electronic filing(s), including all attachments. Number of copies due: 7. Paper copies of appellant brief, appellee brief and reply brief due 05/26/2026 by Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc., John Qiang Rong, Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 05/19/2026 01:49 PM] |
| Filing 32 [11283281] Returned mail filed. Addressed To: Michael Troy Sparks. Reason Returned: unable to forward. Document Returned: 2/20/26 order. Action Taken: none. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 05/19/2026 10:02 AM] |
| Filing 31 [11282072] Returned mail filed. Addressed To: Michael Troy Sparks @ 2450 Buffalo Mountain Court, Loveland, CO 80538. Reason Returned: Return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward. Document Returned: 01/128/2026 order. Action Taken: None. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 05/14/2026 10:09 AM] |
| Filing 30 [11282070] Returned mail filed. Addressed To: Michael Troy Sparks @ 2450 Buffalo Mountain Court, Loveland, CO 80538. Reason Returned: Return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward. Document Returned: 01/12/2026 and 01/23/2026 correspondence. Action Taken: None. [26-1013] [Entered: 05/14/2026 10:08 AM] |
| Filing 29 [11282013] Minute order filed -Appellants' reply is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 05/14/2026 08:31 AM] |
| Filing 28 [11281972] Appellant/Petitioner's reply brief filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC in 25-1308, 26-1013. Served on 05/13/2026. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 4000. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-1308, 26-1013] SJM [Entered: 05/13/2026 11:47 PM] |
| Filing 27 [11275604] Minute order filed - the supplemental brief submitted by appellees is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellants' single consolidated reply brief now due 05/13/2026 for Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. See 2/20/26 order. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 04/23/2026 09:42 AM] |
| Filing 26 [11275513] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP in 25-1308, 26-1013. Served on 04/22/2026. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 6138. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-1308, 26-1013] CLO [Entered: 04/22/2026 06:12 PM] |
| Filing 25 [11274295] Minute order filed - the corrected supplemental brief submitted by appellants is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellees brief remains due 04/22/2026 for John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 04/20/2026 08:28 AM] |
| Filing 24 [11274200] Appellants' corrected supplemental brief filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC in 25-1308, 26-1013. Served on 04/17/2026 by email. (filed per the court's 04/17/2026 order) [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 04/17/2026 04:28 PM] |
| Filing 23 [11274197] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Attorney motion to file corrected/substitute brief. The corrected brief attached to the motion shall be filed as of the date of this order. Served on 04/17/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 04/17/2026 04:25 PM] |
| Filing 22 [11274139] Motion filed by Appellants Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC in 26-1013, 25-1308 to file corrected/substitute brief. Served on: 04/17/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-1013, 25-1308] SJM [Entered: 04/17/2026 02:55 PM] |
| Filing 21 [11266477] Minute order filed - the supplemental brief and supplemental appendix submitted by appellant is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Supplemental brief due 04/22/2026 for Appellees John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP.. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-1013] [Entered: 03/24/2026 07:52 AM] |
| Filing 20 [11266449] Appellant's appendix filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC in 26-1013, 25-1308. Total number of volumes filed: 1. Served on 03/23/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-1013, 25-1308] SJM [Entered: 03/23/2026 11:43 PM] |
| Filing 19 [11266448] Appellant's supplemental brief filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC in 26-1013, 25-1308. Served on 03/23/2026. Manner of Service: email. Word/page count: 2600. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-1013, 25-1308] SJM [Entered: 03/23/2026 11:39 PM] |
Filing 18
[11257716] Order filed by Judges Matheson and Bacharach granting as modified Attorney motion to consolidate appeals. Supplemental opening brief and appendix due 03/23/2026 for Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. See order for details. Served on. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 02/20/2026 01:17 PM]
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| Filing 17 [11257057] Reply filed by John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP in 25-1308, 26-1013 to Appellee Defendants' Motion for Consolidation. Served on 02/18/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-1308, 26-1013] CLO [Entered: 02/18/2026 03:20 PM] |
| Filing 16 [11255225] Minute order filed by Clerk of the Court - These matters are before the court on: (1) appellees Opposed Motion to Consolidate Related Appeals; and (2) appellants response in opposition. Upon consideration, the court directs appelleeson or before February 18, 2026to respond in writing to the alternative proposals appellants include in their response. The court will deem any failure to timely respond to be consent to either of the alternative proposals appellants set forth: i.e., consolidation with no compression of the 13,000 word allowance for the principal briefs in the trailing appeal; or a toll on briefing in Appeal No. 26-1013 pending this courts disposition of Appeal No. 25-1308. Served on 02/11/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 02/11/2026 08:22 AM] |
| Filing 15 [11255197] Response filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC in 26-1013 to Appellee's Motion to Consolidate Case No. 25-1308 and 26-1013. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-1308, 26-1013] SJM [Entered: 02/10/2026 09:10 PM] |
| Filing 14 [11251582] Order filed by Clerk of the Court - briefing on the merits is suspended in both appeals pending disposition of the motion to consolidate. The deadlines for the reply brief in 25-1308 and brief/appendix in 26-1013 are vacated. Response to motion to consolidate appeals due by 02/10/2026 for Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. See order for additional information. Served on 01/28/2026. [25-1308, 26-1013] [Entered: 01/28/2026 12:32 PM] |
| Filing 13 [11251509] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 01/28/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013] CLO [Entered: 01/28/2026 10:58 AM] |
| Filing 12 [11251483] Deficiency notice issued. Type of deficiency: Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP has not filed a disclosure statement.. Disclosure statement due on 02/02/2026 for Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP [26-1013] [Entered: 01/28/2026 10:26 AM] |
| Filing 11 [11251194] Motion filed by Appellees John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP in 25-1308, 26-1013 to consolidate appeals. Served on: 01/27/2026. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-1308, 26-1013] CLO [Entered: 01/27/2026 02:01 PM] |
| Filing 10 [11250441] Docketing statement filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. Served on 01/23/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013] SJM [Entered: 01/23/2026 07:55 PM] |
| Filing 9 [11250355] Filed notice record is complete. Served on 01/23/2026. Appellants' brief and appendix due on 03/04/2026 for Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. [26-1013] [Entered: 01/23/2026 03:14 PM] |
| Filing 8 [11250260] Minute order filed - Notice due that record is complete by 01/26/2026 for Jeffrey P. Colwell, Clerk of Court (oclk). (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-1013] [Entered: 01/23/2026 01:16 PM] |
| Filing 7 [11250250] Acknowledgment of transcript order filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. Transcript ordered: No. Served on: 01/23/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013] SJM [Entered: 01/23/2026 12:59 PM] |
| Filing 6 [11250184] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Philip Corbin, III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 01/23/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013] SJM [Entered: 01/23/2026 11:25 AM] |
| Filing 5 [11250119] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Steven J. Miller for Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc., Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC and Philip Corbin, III. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (already listed in the appeal). Served on 01/23/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013] [Entered: 01/23/2026 10:20 AM] |
| Filing 4 [11249998] Entry of appearance submitted by Steven J. Miller for Appellants Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc., Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC and Philip Corbin, III for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 01/22/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013]--[Edited 01/23/2026 by KLP to delete the attachment; entry filed.] SJM [Entered: 01/22/2026 09:53 PM] |
| Filing 3 [11249391] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Christopher Larry Ottele and Ruth Ann Turley for John Qiang Rong, Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP and Leigh Wang. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 01/21/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-1013] [Entered: 01/21/2026 12:10 PM] |
| Filing 2 [11249328] Entry of appearance submitted by Christopher L. Ottele for Appellees John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 01/21/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1013]--[Edited 01/21/2026 by JM PDF removed filed.] CLO [Entered: 01/21/2026 10:56 AM] |
| Filing 1 [11246412] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 01/12/2026 Docketing statement, transcript order form, and notice of appearance due 01/26/2026 for Philip Corbin III, Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc. and Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC. Disclosure statement due on 01/26/2026 for Flux Drive Inc., Flux Drive LLC, Impact Engineering Inc., Tri-Tec Manufacturing LLC and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP. Notice of appearance due on 01/26/2026 for John Qiang Rong, Leigh Wang and Zyrcon Global Strategies LLP. Notice of appearance due on 02/11/2026 for Michael Troy Sparks [26-1013] [Entered: 01/12/2026 09:39 AM] |
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