Entomo Brands Parent, LLC v. Bowers et al
| Entomo Brands Parent, LLC |
| Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor and PestAway, LLC |
| 1:2026cv00237 |
| March 5, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Richard G Andrews |
| Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (b) Civil Action to Protect Trade Secrets |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 56 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Entomo Brands Parent, LLC's Responses and Objections to Defendants' Expedited Interrogatories [Highly Confidential-Attorneys' Eyes Only] filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC.(Cragg, Tyler) |
Filing 55
ORAL ORDER: The Rule 16(b) Conference set for 5/4/2026, is CANCELED. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/30/2026. (aas)
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Filing 54
SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 6/30/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 6/30/2026. Fact Discovery completed by 10/16/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 4/2/2027. A Final Pretrial Conference is set for 8/27/2027, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6A. A 4-day Jury Trial is set for 9/13/2027, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6A. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/30/2026. (aas)
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| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Thomas J. McCormac, IV for Entomo Brands Parent, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs) |
| Filing 53 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Tyler E. Cragg, Esq., regarding proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cragg, Tyler) Modified on 4/30/2026 (nms). |
| Filing 52 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Entomo Brands Parent, LLC's (1) First Set of Interrogatories, (2) First Set of Requests for Production Directed to Individual Defendants; and (3) First Set of Interrogatories, and (4) First Set of Requests for Production of Documents Directed to PestAway, LLC filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC.(Cragg, Tyler) |
| Filing 51 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Requests for Production to Plaintiff filed by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor.(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Filing 50 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Thomas McCormac. ( re #49 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Thomas McCormac )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4955732).(Cragg, Tyler) |
| Filing 49 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Thomas McCormac - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Cragg, Tyler) |
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SO ORDERED, re #49 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Thomas McCormac filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/24/2026. (aas)
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Filing 48
ORDER REGARDING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/21/2026. (aas)
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| Filing 47 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Brandon K. Rickwood, regarding Defendants' position on expedited discovery. (Rickwood, Brandon) Modified on 4/20/2026 (nms). |
| Filing 46 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Tyler E. Cragg, regarding proposed form of order for expedited discovery. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Cragg, Tyler) Modified on 4/20/2026 (nms). |
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Filing 45
Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 5/4/2026, at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 6A (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/14/2026. (nms)
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Filing 44
ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is GRANTED in part (see full Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/6/2026. (aas)
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| Filing 43 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Ellis L. Bennett and Mark A. Magas. ( re #42 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ellis L. Bennett and Mark A. Magas )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4934894).(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Filing 42 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ellis L. Bennett and Mark A. Magas - filed by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Certification of E. Bennett, #2 Certification of M. Magas)(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ellis L. Bennett for Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC, PestAway, LLC, Joseph Reeves & Thomas Taylor added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
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SO ORDERED, re #42 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ellis L. Bennett and Mark A. Magas filed by PestAway, LLC, Thomas Taylor, Karl Bowers, Joseph Reeves, Robert Johnson. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/30/2026. (aas)
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| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark A. Magas for Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC, PestAway, LLC, Joseph Reeves & Thomas Taylor added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Filing 41 Joint letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Tyler E. Cragg, regarding proposed form of a temporary restraining order. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cragg, Tyler) Modified on 3/27/2026 (nms). |
| Filing 40 ANSWER to #4 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor.(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Filing 39 REDACTED VERSION of #33 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Rickwood, Brandon) Modified on 3/25/2026 (nms). |
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Filing 38
ORDER: The Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal (D.I. #32 ) is GRANTED. Defendants shall filed a public version within seven (7) days from the date these documents were sealed. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/20/2026. (aas)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Motion Hearing held on 3/19/2026. Local counsel present for Plaintiff: T. Cragg. Local counsel present for Defendants: B. Rickwood. The court heard argument from both sides as to #24 renewed motion for TRO. The parties to provide an Order by 3/27/2026. (Court Reporter Stacy Ingram.) (aas) |
| Filing 37 7.1.1 STATEMENT re #32 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal, by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor. (Rickwood, Brandon) Modified on 3/19/2026 (nms). |
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Filing 36
SO ORDERED Granting #35 MOTION and (Proposed) Order Granting Limited Exemption From the Standing Order Regarding Personal Electronic Devices. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/19/2026. (nms)
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| Filing 35 MOTION and (Proposed) Order Granting Limited Exemption From the Standing Order Regarding Personal Electronic Devices - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Cragg, Tyler) Modified on 3/19/2026 (nms). |
| LOCAL RULE 7.1.1 NOTICE: In accordance with Local Rule 7.1.1, except for civil cases involving pro se parties or motions brought by nonparties, every nondispositive motion shall be accompanied by an averment of counsel for the moving party that a reasonable effort has been made to reach agreement with the opposing party on the matters set forth in the motion. Unless otherwise ordered, failure to so aver may result in dismissal of the motion. The records of this case do not reflect such an averment by counsel for DI #32 . Please file the averment using the event code STATEMENT, found under OTHER DOCUMENTS. (nms) |
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Filing 34
ORAL ORDER: Plaintiff is requested to bring the 22 downloaded files to the argument on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/18/2026. (nms)
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| Filing 33 [SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #24 RENEWED Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, #2 MOTION for Discovery filed by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 3/25/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Filing 32 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal - filed by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor. (Rickwood, Brandon) Modified on 3/18/2026 (nms). |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney William W. Flachsbart for Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC, PestAway, LLC, Joseph Reeves, and Thomas Taylor added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam) |
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Filing 31
ORAL ORDER: At the request of the parties the hearing regarding the Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order will now be held on 3/19/2026, at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 6A. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/16/2026. (nms)
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| Filing 30 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for William W. Flachsbart. ( re #29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney William W. Flachsbart )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4924204).(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Filing 29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney William W. Flachsbart - filed by Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Certification of W. Flachsbart)(Rickwood, Brandon) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon Kyle Rickwood on behalf of Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC(a Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, Thomas Taylor (Rickwood, Brandon) |
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SO ORDERED, re #29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney William W. Flachsbart filed by PestAway, LLC, Thomas Taylor, Karl Bowers, Joseph Reeves, Robert Johnson. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/16/2026. (aas)
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| Filing 27 REDACTED VERSION of #8 Sealed Exhibits 2, 5, 8, and 9 to Declaration, by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Cragg, Tyler) Modified on 3/13/2026 (nms). |
| Filing 26 AFFIDAVIT of Service for the Court's March 13, 2026 Order served on Defendants on March 13, 2026, filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B)(Dudderar, Timothy) |
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Filing 25
ORDER: If Defendants oppose the entry of the requested TRO, they need to submit a brief in opposition no later than March 18, 2026. The Court will hold a hearing on the renewed motion (D.I. #24 ) and the motion for expedited discovery (D.I. #2 ) on March 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. Plaintiffs are directed to promptly serve this order on Defendants at any known, active email addresses and/or by any other means that are likely to provide notice to Defendants today of this Order (see full Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/13/2026. (aas)
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| Filing 24 RENEWED Motion for Temporary Restraining Order - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Dudderar, Timothy) Modified on 3/12/2026 (nms). |
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Filing 23
SO ORDERED Granting #22 MOTION to Authorize and Approve Alternative Service by Electronic Mail. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/12/2026. (aas)
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| Filing 22 MOTION to Authorize and Approve Alternative Service by Electronic Mail - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-G, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Dudderar, Timothy) |
| Filing 21 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Expedited Proceedings, and all supporting documents served on Thomas Taylor on 03/11/2026, filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-D)(Dudderar, Timothy) |
| Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC.PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company) served on 3/9/2026, answer due 3/31/2026. (Dudderar, Timothy) |
| Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. PestAway, LLC (a Maryland limited liability company) served on 3/10/2026, answer due 3/31/2026. (Dudderar, Timothy) Modified on 3/11/2026 (nms). |
| Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC.Robert Johnson served on 3/10/2026, answer due 3/31/2026. (Dudderar, Timothy) |
| Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC.Karl Bowers served on 3/9/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Dudderar, Timothy) |
| CORRECTING ENTRY: The docket text for D.I. #19 has been corrected to reflect the correct defendant served (PestAway, LLC (a Maryland limited liability company). (nms) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb) |
| Remark: The case shall be assigned to the Honorable Richard G. Andrews at routine judicial assignment. (mpb) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Christine Demana for Entomo Brands Parent, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Karl G. Nelson for Entomo Brands Parent, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
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Filing 16
ORAL ORDER: The Motion for Expedited Discovery (D.I. #2 ) will be considered after Defendants have been served. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/6/2026. (aas)
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Filing 15
ORAL ORDER: The Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (D.I. #1 ) is DENIED with leave to renew after Defendants have been served. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/6/2026. (aas)
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Filing 14
ORAL ORDER: The Motion for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal (D.I. #3 ) is GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/6/2026. (aas)
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| Filing 13 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Christine Demana and Karl G. Nelson. ( re #12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christine Demana and Karl G. Nelson )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4917286).(Cragg, Tyler) |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christine Demana and Karl G. Nelson - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Cragg, Tyler) |
| Filing 11 Alias Summons issued as to PestAway, LLC (a Virginia limited liability company). (mpb) |
| Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Karl Bowers on 3/6/2026; Robert Johnson on 3/6/2026; PestAway, LLC(a Virginia limited liability company) on 3/6/2026; PestAway, LLC(Maryland limited liability company) on 3/6/2026; Joseph Reeves on 3/6/2026; Thomas Taylor on 3/6/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued, #3 Summons Issued, #4 Summons Issued, #5 Summons Issued)(mpb) (Attachment 4 replaced on 3/6/2026) (mpb). (Attachment 5 replaced on 3/6/2026) (mpb). |
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SO ORDERED, re #12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christine Demana and Karl G. Nelson filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/6/2026. (aas)
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| CORRECTING ENTRY: The summonses at D.I. 10-4 and D.I. 10-5 have been replaced with corrected versions to reflect proper distinctions between PestAway, LLC (a Virginia limited liability company) and PestAway, LLC (a Maryland limited liability company). The summons at D.I. 10-6 has been removed and refiled as an alias summons (D.I. #11 ) (mpb) |
| Remark: Exit electronic copies to Duty Judge (RGA). (mpb) |
| Filing 9 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Entomo Brands Investment, LLC for Entomo Brands Parent, LLC - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (mpb) |
| Filing 8 [SEALED] EXHIBITS 2, 5, 8, and 9 to #7 Declaration, filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (mpb) |
| Filing 7 DECLARATION of Andy Antunez in support of #4 Verified Complaint - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7)(mpb) |
| Filing 6 MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of #1 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and #2 MOTION for Expedited Discovery - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (mpb) |
| Filing 5 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mpb) |
| Filing 4 VERIFIED COMPLAINT against Karl Bowers, Robert Johnson, PestAway, LLC (a Virginia limited liability company), PestAway, LLC (Maryland limited liability company), Joseph Reeves, and Thomas Taylor (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4916184) - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-E, #2 Verification, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(mpb) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Expedited Discovery - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(mpb) |
| Filing 1 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - filed by Entomo Brands Parent, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(mpb) |
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