40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC et al v. Network Solutions, LLC et al
| 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC and Go Score, LLC |
| Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc., New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes, Gianni Mangohig and Does 1-50 |
| 3:2022cv01215 |
| September 28, 2022 |
| US District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Victor A Bolden |
| Robert M Spector |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 53 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE RE: INDEX AND RECORD ON APPEAL re: #52 Notice of Appeal. The attached docket sheet is hereby certified as the entire Index/Record on Appeal in this matter and electronically sent to the Court of Appeals, with the exception of any manually filed documents as noted below. Dinah Milton Kinney, Clerk. Documents manually filed not included in this transmission: None (Imbriani, Susan) |
| Case electronically transferred to the Middle District of Florida. (Oliver, T.) |
| Acknowledgment of Receipt re: Case Transferred Out - Case transferred from Connecticut has been opened in Middle District of Florida as case 3:23-cv-01071, filed 09/12/2023. (Oliver, T.) |
| Filing 52 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #51 Order on Motion to Transfer to Another District,,,, by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ACTDC-7477147. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
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Filing 51
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #44 Motion to Transfer to Another District. For the reasons described in the attached Ruling and Order, the motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, as to certain Defendants, New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes, and Gianni Mangohig, is GRANTED.The motion to transfer venue by Defendants Network Solutions and Web.com to the Middle District of Florida is GRANTED.Because the remainder of the case, the one against Network Solutions, LLC and Web.com Group, Inc., will be transferred to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the motion to dismiss the Second Amended Class Action Complaint and to strike class allegations is DENIED as moot without prejudice to renewal there.The Court respectfully directs the Clerk of Court to dismiss New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes, and Gianni Mangohig, as well as Does 150 from this case.The Court further respectfully directs the Clerk of Court to transfer the remainder of this case to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and to close it here.Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 8/25/2023. (Rafla-Yuan, Deanna)
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Filing 50
ORDER granting #49 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Tyler Southwick terminated. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/23/2023. (Bartlett, H)
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| Filing 49 MOTION for Tyler Southwick to Withdraw as Attorney by Gianni Mangohig, Network Solutions, LLC, New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
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Filing 48
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #47 Motion for Protective Order. The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part the motion for protective order. Any responses to outstanding discovery or any discovery to be filed shall not be due until thirty (30) days after the Court rules on the pending motion to transfer venue, or dismiss the Second Amended Complaint, to the extent necessary. See Dietz v. Bouldin, 579 U.S. 40, 47 (2016) ("[D]istrict courts have the inherent authority to manage their dockets and courtrooms with a view toward the efficient and expedient resolution of cases."). Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 4/24/202. (Diallo, I.)
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| Filing 47 MOTION for Protective Order to Stay Discovery Pending Rulings on Motions to Transfer Venue, or in the Alternative, to Dismiss the Second Amended Class Action Complaint by Gianni Mangohig, Network Solutions, LLC, New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes, Web.com Group, Inc..Responses due by 5/12/2023 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5)(Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 46 REPLY to Response to #44 MOTION to Transfer to Another District or in the Alternative to Dismiss the Second Amended Class Complaint and to Strike Class Allegations filed by Gianni Mangohig, New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 45 Memorandum in Opposition Regarding Motion Filed by New Ventures, Pimes, Mangohig and Does re #44 MOTION to Transfer to Another District or in the Alternative to Dismiss the Second Amended Class Complaint and to Strike Class Allegations filed by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 44 MOTION to Transfer to Another District or in the Alternative to Dismiss the Second Amended Class Complaint and to Strike Class Allegations by Gianni Mangohig, New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Hyland, Timothy) |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #42 Motion for Extension of Time. The Court GRANTS the motion for extension of time until March 17, 2023 for Gianni Mangohig, New Ventures Services Corp., and Paul Pimes to file responsive pleadings. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 3/11/2023. (Bartlett, H)
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| Filing 42 MOTION for Extension of Time until 03/17/2023 to File Responsive Pleadings to Second Amended Complaint by Gianni Mangohig, New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 41 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Go Score, LLC, 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC. Gianni Mangohig served on 2/18/2023, answer due 3/11/2023. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 40 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Go Score, LLC, 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC. New Ventures Services Corp. served on 2/18/2023, answer due 3/11/2023; Paul Pimes served on 2/18/2023, answer due 3/11/2023. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 39 REPLY to Response to #34 MOTION to Transfer to Another District or in the Alternative MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 38 Memorandum in Opposition re #34 MOTION to Transfer to Another District or in the Alternative MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Class Action Complaint filed by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 37 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Gianni Mangohig* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Nitor V. Egbarin* *Law Office of Nitor V. Egbarin, LLC* *100 Pearl Street 14th Floor* *Hartford, CT 06103*. (Imbriani, Susan) |
| Filing 36 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Paul Pimes* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Nitor V. Egbarin* *Law Office of Nitor V. Egbarin, LLC* *100 Pearl Street 14th Floor* *Hartford, CT 06103*. (Imbriani, Susan) |
| Filing 35 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *New Ventures Services Corp.* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Nitor V. Egbarin* *Law Office of Nitor V. Egbarin, LLC* *100 Pearl Street 14th Floor* *Hartford, CT 06103*. (Imbriani, Susan) |
| Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Gianni Mangohig. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Request for Clerk to issue summons as to New Ventures Services Corp., Paul Pimes. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Transfer to Another District or in the Alternative, MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Class Action Complaint (Responses due by 2/17/2023, ) by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Hyland, Timothy) |
| Answer deadline updated for All Defendants. (Murphy, Tatihana) |
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #30 Motion to Amend/Correct. Based on the stipulation, see ECF No. 32, and previous Court orders, the Court GRANTS the motion to amend the First Amended Complaint. The operative complaint shall be the Second Amended Complaint already on the docket, ECF No. 31. Consistent with both the stipulation and previous Court orders, any response to the Second Amended Complaint shall be due by January 27, 2023. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/31/2022. (Bartlett, H)
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| Filing 32 Joint STIPULATION re #30 MOTION to Amend/Correct #26 Scheduling Order,,,,,,, Motion to Amend First Amended Complaint (Consent/Stipulation re Dates) by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 31 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc., filed by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC.(Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 30 MOTION to Amend/Correct #26 Scheduling Order,,,,,,, Motion to Amend First Amended Complaint by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC.Responses due by 1/13/2023 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Egbarin, Nitor) |
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time, #28 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. The Court GRANTS the motions for extension of time. Defendants shall respond to the pending discovery requests by December 22, 2022 and Defendants shall file their responsive pleadings by January 5, 2023. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/12/2022. (Bartlett, H)
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| Filing 28 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until 12/22/2022 to Respond to Discovery Requests by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 27 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until 01/05/2023 to File Responsive Pleadings to Amended Complaint by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Set Deadlines/Hearings: Discovery due by 9/15/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 12/1/2023. Trial Brief due by 1/26/2024. Trial Ready Date 3/4/2024. (Murphy, Tatihana) |
| Filing 26 The Court adopts the following schedule for pre-trial deadlines based on a review of the parties' Rule 26(f) report, the Court's preferences with respect to scheduling, and the Court's current calendar:- Initial disclosures shall be served by December 16, 2022.- Joinder of parties and amended pleadings due by December 23, 2022 (Plaintiff).- Joinder of parties and responses to the Complaint or any Amended Complaint due by January 20, 2022 (Defendant).- Damage analysis will be provided by any party who has a claim or counterclaim for damages by April 14, 2023.- Plaintiff shall designate all trial experts and provide opposing counsel with reports from retained experts under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) by May 12, 2023. Depositions of any such experts shall be completed by June 30, 2023. - Defendant shall designate all trial experts and provide opposing counsel with reports from retained experts under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) by August 4, 2023. Depositions of any such experts shall be completed by September 15, 2023. - Discovery shall close by September 15, 2023.- Dispositive motions are due by December 1, 2023. - The Joint Trial Memorandum shall be due by January 26, 2024 or, if dispositive motions are filed, thirty (30) days after the Court's ruling on those motions. - The trial ready date will be March 4, 2024 or thirty (30) days after the filing of the parties Joint Trial Memorandum, whichever is later.If, after the close of discovery, the parties wish to meet with a Magistrate Judge to discuss settlement, the parties may jointly file such a request by September 22, 2023.igned by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/2/2022. (Bartlett, H) |
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ORDER finding as moot #14 Motion to Transfer to Another District; granting #24 Motion to Amend/Correct. Plaintiffs have filed a motion to amend the Complaint and indicated that Defendants consent to the motion. See ECF No. 24 at 1. The motion to amend is GRANTED. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2) ("[A] party may amend its pleading only with the opposing party's written consent or the court's leave. The court should freely give leave when justice so requires."); see also Nakahata v. New York Presbyterian Healthcare Sys., Inc., 723 F.3d 192, 198 (2d Cir. 2013) ("As a general principle, district courts should freely grant a plaintiff leave to amend the complaint.").In light of this, Defendants' pending motion to dismiss and to transfer is MOOT. See In re Crysen/Montenay Energy Co., 226 F.3d 160, 162 (2d Cir. 2000) ("It is well settled that an amended pleading ordinarily supersedes the original and renders it of no legal effect."). Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/2/2022. (Bartlett, H)
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| Filing 25 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Class Action Complaint against Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc., filed by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC.(Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Amend/Correct Removed Complaint by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC.Responses due by 12/22/2022 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 23 Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 22 REPLY to Response to #14 MOTION to Transfer to Another District and to Dismiss filed by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 21 Memorandum in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Transfer to Another District and to Dismiss filed by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7)(Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 20 Corporate Disclosure Statement Go Score, LLC by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 19 Corporate Disclosure Statement 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC by 40 Acres & 1 Mule, LLC, Go Score, LLC. (Egbarin, Nitor) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy B Hyland on behalf of Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler Southwick on behalf of Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc. (Southwick, Tyler) |
| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #6 MOTION for Attorney(s) Tyler Southwick to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-7084275) by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Southwick, Tyler) |
| Filing 15 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #5 MOTION for Attorney(s) Timothy B. Hyland to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-7084254) by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Hyland, Timothy) |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Transfer to Another District and to Dismiss by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue and to Dismiss, #2 Affidavit of Bethena Dasher)(Matulis, John) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES : Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of #11 Electronic Filing Order, #5 MOTION for Attorney(s) Timothy B. Hyland to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-7084254) filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC, #12 Standing Protective Order, #7 MOTION for Disclosure Network Solutions, LLC filed by Network Solutions, LLC, #8 MOTION for Disclosure Web.com Group, Inc. filed by Web.com Group, Inc., #2 Notice of Appearance filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC, #3 Notice (Other) filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC, #6 MOTION for Attorney(s) Tyler Southwick to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-7084275) filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC, 9 Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,,, #4 Notice (Other) filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC, #1 Notice of Removal filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC. Signed by Clerk on 9/30/2022. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order on Removal Cases)(Murphy, Tatihana) |
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Filing 9
ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Timothy B. Hyland ; granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Tyler Southwick. Certificate of Good Standing due by 11/29/2022. Signed by Clerk on 9/30/2022. (Fanelle, N.)
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| Filing 8 MOTION for Disclosure Web.com Group, Inc. by Web.com Group, Inc.. (Matulis, John) |
| Filing 7 MOTION for Disclosure Network Solutions, LLC by Network Solutions, LLC. (Matulis, John) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Attorney(s) Tyler Southwick to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-7084275) by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Tyler Southwick)(Matulis, John) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Attorney(s) Timothy B. Hyland to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-7084254) by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Timothy B. Hyland)(Matulis, John) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc. Statement Regarding Removal (Matulis, John) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE by Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc. Notice of Pending Motions (Matulis, John) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by John C. Matulis, Jr on behalf of Network Solutions, LLC, Web.com Group, Inc. (Matulis, John) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ACTDC-7082700, filed by Web.com Group, Inc., Network Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Matulis, John) |
| Judge Victor A. Bolden and Judge Robert M. Spector added. (Freberg, B) |
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