Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC v. Sutherland et al
| Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC |
| Docks Sutherland, Benjamin Paul Sutherland, David Harvey, Sheldon Altschuler, WorkCentric, LLC, Workcentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, Embraceor, LLC, WC TopCo LLC and WC Container, LLC |
| Sheldon Altschuler |
| Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC TopCo LLC, Workcentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC and WorkCentric, LLC |
| 1:2026cv00544 |
| May 11, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Colm F Connolly |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
| None |
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| Filing 134 NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Douglas Neff on behalf of Sheldon Altschuler (Neff, Carl) |
| Filing 133 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Matthew R. Lasky, Anthony T. Gestrich, and Scott M. Hare. ( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-5001431).(Francella, Thomas) |
| Filing 132 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew R. Lasky - filed by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) |
| Filing 131 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Anthony T. Gestrich - filed by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) |
| Filing 130 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Scott M. Hare - filed by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) |
ORAL ORDER re MOTIONS for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorneys #131 Anthony T. Gestrich, #132 Matthew R. Lasky, #130 Scott M. Hare, filed by David Harvey, Docks Sutherland, for whom payments have been received. The motions are DENIED without prejudice to renew for failure to comply with Judge Connolly's Standing Order Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motions. (Payment for the listed attorneys should not be resubmitted.) Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 6/26/2026. (kmd)
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| Filing 129 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Joseph Francella, Jr on behalf of David Harvey (Francella, Thomas) |
| Filing 128 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Joseph Francella, Jr on behalf of Docks Sutherland (Francella, Thomas) |
| Filing 127 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark L. Desgrosseilliers on behalf of Embraceor, LLC, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC, Workcentric 2, LLC (Desgrosseilliers, Mark) |
| Filing 126 JUDGE COLM F. CONNOLLY STANDING ORDERS. Parties shall comply with all applicable standing orders and consult the Court's website for updates. (mws) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (nms) |
| Filing 125 Local Counsel Letter sent. Notice of Compliance deadline set for 6/10/2026. (oam) |
| Filing 124 Record of case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number in Other District: 8:23-cv-02517. Copy of Docket Sheet and original file |
| Filing 123 Joint MOTION to Continue Bench Trial for June 2026 Term, MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Pretrial Statement Due May 15, 2026 by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Gestrich, Anthony) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 122
ENDORSED ORDER: The plaintiff's unopposed motion (Doc. #121 ) to extend the time within which to respond to the motions (Docs. #117 and #118 ) for summary judgment is GRANTED. Not later than May 22, 2026, the plaintiff must respond.. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/8/2026. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 121 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #118 MOTION for Summary Judgment , #117 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Molaskey, Keenan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 120
ORDER severing and transferring cross-claim Counts II through V (Doc. #69 ) to the District of Delaware for all further proceedings. Counts I through VI, Count X, and cross-claim Count I remain. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/5/2026. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 119 JOINT RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #115 Order on Motion to Dismiss filed by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Gestrich, Anthony) (Modified on 4/21/2026, to edit text) (BGR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 118 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 117 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8)(Lasky, Matthew) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 116
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice the Parties' #114 Joint Motion to Continue Trial Date and Extend Case Deadlines in light of the Court's March 30, 2026, Order. ( #115 ). The Parties may renew their motion once there is a resolution of where cross-claim Counts II through V are to be adjudicated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/6/2026. (TC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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Filing 115
ORDER denying without prejudice motion (Doc. #72 ) to dismiss. Not later than April 21, 2026, Altschuler, Harvey, Sutherland, Embraceor, WorkCentric, Workcentric 2, WorkCentric 3, and WC TopCo are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why cross-claim Counts II through V should not be transferred to the District of Delaware. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/30/2026. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 114 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial, Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Gestrich, Anthony) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 113 RESPONSE in Opposition re #104 MOTION to Strike #99 Amended Answer to Complaint Paragraphs 252-255, 257-259, and 261-262 filed by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Gestrich, Anthony) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 112 RESPONSE in Opposition re #106 REQUEST to Take Judicial Notice filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 111 REPLY to Response to Motion re #92 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts I Through VI and re #105 RESPONSE TO MOTION filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 110 NOTICE by Sheldon Altschuler re #105 Response in Opposition to Motion Notice of Withdrawal of Section I of Defendant Altschuler's Response in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 109 ENDORSED ORDER: Sutherland and Harvey's unopposed motion (Doc. #108 ) to extend the time within which to respond to Sunz's motion (Doc. #104 ) to strike is GRANTED. Not later than March 6, 2026, Sutherland and Harvey must respond. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/27/2026. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 108 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #104 MOTION to Strike #99 Amended Answer to Complaint Paragraphs 252-255, 257-259, and 261-262 to March 6, 2026 by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Gestrich, Anthony) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 107 NOTICE of Appearance by Sara S. Jawad on behalf of Sheldon Altschuler (Jawad, Sara) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 106 REQUEST to Take Judicial Notice by Sheldon Altschuler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Exhibits to Complaint)(DeGrave, Heather) Modified text on 2/20/2026 (BD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 105 RESPONSE in Opposition re #92 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts I Through VI filed by Sheldon Altschuler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Deposition of Rick Leonard, #2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Sheldon Altschuler, #3 Exhibit 3 - Joint Unanimous Written Consent, #4 Exhibit 4 - SUNZ Initial Disclosures, #5 Exhibit 5 - Altschuler Notice of SUNZ Corporate Rep Deposition, #6 Exhibit 6 - SUNZ Complaint against Acrisure)(DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 104 MOTION to Strike #99 Amended Answer to Complaint Paragraphs 252-255, 257-259, and 261-262 by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Molaskey, Keenan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 103 ENDORSED ORDER: Altschuler's unopposed motion (Doc. #102 ) to extend the time within which to respond to the motion (Doc. #92 ) for partial summary judgment is GRANTED. Not later than February 19, 2026, Altschuler must respond. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/5/2026. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 102 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Sunz's #92 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) Modified on 2/5/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 101
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #100 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Anthony Gestrich. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). In light of the number of Florida cases in which he has practiced within the past three years, counsel is cautioned that future motions of this kind may be denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 1/26/2026. (TC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 100 MOTION for Anthony T. Gestrich to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24370767 for $150 by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing in Pennsylvania, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing in District of Columbia)(Gestrich, Anthony) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 99 AMENDED ANSWER to #60 Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 98
ENDORSED ORDER granting #91 Joint Motion to Continue Trial Date and Extend Case Deadlines. The Court's Case Management and Scheduling Order (CMSO) in this action ( #55 ) is hereby amended as follows: (1) the deadline for completing discovery and filing any motion to compel discovery relating to Defendant Altschuler's Crossclaim, Cross Defendants' answer and affirmative defenses to Defendant Altschuler's Crossclaim (if any), and Cross Defendants' affirmative claims in response to the Crossclaim (if any) is April 3, 2026; (2) the deadline for filing dispositive and Daubert motions is April 17, 2026; (3) the deadline for the final pretrial meeting is April 23, 2026; (4) the deadline to file the joint pretrial statement is May 15, 2026; (5) the final pretrial conference shall be held on May 29, 2026; and (6) the trial is continued until the June 2026 trial term. All other portions of the Court's CMSO ( #55 ) shall remain in full force and effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 1/22/2026. (TC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 97 ENDORSED ORDER: In accord with the parties' stipulation (Doc. #94 ), Counts VII, VIII, and IX of the amended complaint (Doc. #60 ) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 1/22/2026. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 96 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: MOTION HEARING held on 1/22/2026 re #91 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Continue Trial Date and Extend Case Deadlines filed by David Harvey, Docks Sutherland. (DIGITAL) (JS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 95 NOTICE RESCHEDULING HEARING. The motion hearing set for January 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. is hereby rescheduled to January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom videoconference before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (TC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 94 STIPULATION for Dismissal of Derivative Claims by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 93 NOTICE OF HEARING re: #91 Joint Motion to Continue Trial Date and Extend Case Deadlines. Oral argument is set for January 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite via Zoom videoconference. Counsel shall be prepared to discuss the motion. All pertinent parties will receive a Zoom videoconference invitation by separate email. Each person who participates in the proceeding must attend using his or her own device so that he or she appears on a separate screen during the videoconference. (TC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 92 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts I Through VI by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of R. Leonard, #2 Affidavit Declaration of J. Margolin, #3 Exhibit Deposition Tr. of D. Harvey, #4 Exhibit Deposition Tr. of D. Sutherland)(Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 91 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Continue Trial Date and Extend Case Deadlines by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Hare, Scott) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 90 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #60 Amended Complaint by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey.(Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 89 ENDORSED ORDER: Sutherland and Harvey's unopposed motion (Doc. #88 ) to extend the time within which to answer the amended complaint (Doc. #60 ) is GRANTED. Not later than November 24, 2025, Sutherland and Harvey must answer. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/19/2025. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 88 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #60 Amended Complaint by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 87 NOTICE by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey re 84 Order of Filing Merger Agreement (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Merger Agreement)(Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 86
ORDER denying #68 motion to dismiss. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/3/2025. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 85 NOTICE by WC Container, LLC of Service of Subpoenas (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Greenlee, Paige) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 84 ENDORSED ORDER: In their motion (Doc. #72 ) to dismiss Altschuler's cross-complaint (Doc. #69 ) Harvey and Sutherland rely on the "merger agreement." Harvey and Sutherland are DIRECTED to file the merger agreement no later than November 5, 2025. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/29/2025. (DM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 83 MEDIATION report Hearing held on 10/03/2025. Hearing outcome: Impasse. (Daisley, Robert) Modified on 10/6/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 82
ENDORSED ORDER granting #81 Parties' Joint Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines and Continue Trial Date. The Court's Case Management and Scheduling Order (CMSO) ( #55 ) is hereby amended as follows: (a) the deadline for serving expert disclosures is October 30, 2025, for Plaintiff, and November 13, 2025, for Defendants, and the deadline for any rebuttal expert report is December 4, 2025; (b) the deadline for all discovery is December 18, 2025; (c) the deadline for filing any Daubert or dispositive motions is January 15, 2026; (d) the parties' final pretrial meeting shall be held no later than January 22, 2026, and the parties' joint pretrial statement, along with any motions in limine and the verdict form, shall be filed no later than February 12, 2026; (e) the final pretrial conference shall be held on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; and (f) the trial is continued to the March 2026 trial term. All other portions of the Court's CMSO ( #55 ) shall remain in full force and effect.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 9/23/2025. (TC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 81 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Continue Trial Date by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Hare, Scott) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 80
ENDORSED ORDER: Thomas Francella's motion (Doc. #79 ) to withdraw as counsel for WorkCentric, LLC; WorkCentric 2, LLC; WorkCentric 3, LLC; Embraceor, LLC; WC TopCo, LLC; and WC Container, LLC is GRANTED. Francella is WITHDRAWN as counsel. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 8/18/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 79 Second Amended Consent MOTION to Amend #36 Notice of appearance and Withdraw Appearance as to the Entity Defendants Only by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 78 RESPONSE in Opposition re #72 JOINT MOTION to Dismiss Altschuler Crossclaims (ECF No. 69) and incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 77
ENDORSED ORDER: Sheldon Altschuler's second motion (Doc. #76 ) to extend the time within which to respond to the motion (Doc. #72 ) to dismiss the counterclaim is GRANTED. No later than July 23, 2025, Altschuler may respond. The earlier motion (Doc. #75 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/23/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 76 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #75 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #72 JOINT MOTION to Dismiss Altschuler Crossclaims (ECF No. 69) by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 75 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #72 JOINT MOTION to Dismiss Altschuler Crossclaims (ECF No. 69) by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 74
ENDORSED ORDER: Sheldon Altschuler moves (Doc. #73 ) unopposed to extend the time within which to respond to the motion to dismiss the crossclaim. The motion is GRANTED. No later than July 21, 2025, Altschuler may respond to the motion. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/15/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 73 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #72 JOINT MOTION to Dismiss Altschuler Crossclaims (ECF No. 69) by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 72 JOINT MOTION to Dismiss Altschuler Crossclaims (ECF No. #69 ) by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Lasky, Matthew) Modified on 7/1/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 71 RESPONSE to Motion re #68 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 70 ANSWER to #69 Crossclaim by WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. Related document: #69 Answer to amended complaint Crossclaimfiled by Sheldon Altschuler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit guaranty)(Greenlee, Paige) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 69 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #60 Amended Complaint , CROSSCLAIM against Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC by Sheldon Altschuler.(DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 68 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Hare, Scott) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 67 ANSWER to #60 Amended Complaint by WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC.(Greenlee, Paige) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 66
ORDER resolving #63 ; #64 ; #65 --motions to extend the time within which to respond to the amended complaint. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/6/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 65 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #60 Amended Complaint by WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Greenlee, Paige) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 64 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #60 Amended Complaint by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 63 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #60 Amended Complaint by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Lasky, Matthew) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 62
ENDORSED ORDER: Because the plaintiff amends (Doc. #60 ) the complaint, the earlier motion (Doc. #49 ) to dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/23/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 61 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on October 3, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET before Robert M. Daisley. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 60 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Sheldon Altschuler, Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15)(Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 59
ENDORSED ORDER: The plaintiff moves (Doc. #58 ) unopposed to extend the time within which to mediate and to extend the time within which to file the notice of mediation. The motion is GRANTED. No later than October 17, 2025, the parties must mediate. No later than May 23, 2025, the parties must file the notice of mediation. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/19/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 58 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File deadline to mediate and file notice of mediation by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 57
ENDORSED ORDER: Because the case management and scheduling order (Doc. #55 ) sets May 19, 2025, as the deadline to amend the pleadings, the motion (Doc. #54 ) for clarification of the deadline to amend the pleadings is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/12/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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Filing 56
ORDER appointing Robert Daisley as mediator; designating Jason L. Margolin as lead counsel; directing lead counsel to coordinate the date and time of mediation and to file a notice of mediation within seven days after this order; directing the parties to mediate by September 30, 2025. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/9/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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Filing 55
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Final pretrial conference scheduled for 12/01/2025 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 12B before Magistrate Judge TUITE; BENCH trial set for the JANUARY 2026 trial term in Tampa Courtroom 15A before Judge Steven D. Merryday. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/9/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 54 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File joinder and amendment Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Clarification or Extension of Time by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 53 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) Modified text on 5/5/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 52
ENDORSED ORDER: Sheldon Altschuler moves (Doc. #51 ) unopposed to extend the time within which to respond to the complaint. The motion is GRANTED. No later than May 2, 2025, Altschuler may respond to the complaint.. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/1/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 51 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint #42 Case Management Report by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 50
ENDORSED ORDER: Sheldon Altschuler's motion (Doc. #47 ), filed in 12-point Times New Roman, violates Local Rule 1.08, which requires at least 14-point Times New Roman. The motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/30/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 48 ANSWER to Complaint by WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC.(Greenlee, Paige) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 47 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint #42 Case Management Report by Sheldon Altschuler. (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 46
ENDORSED ORDER: Thomas J. Francella's motion (Doc. #45 ) to withdraw as counsel for WorkCentric, LLC; for WorkCentric 2, LLC; for WorkCentric 3, LLC; for Embraceor, LLC; for WC TopCo, LLC; and for WC Container, LLC, fails to include a sufficient certificate under Local Rule 2.02(c)(1)(B)(i). The motion neither states that the above-listed defendants consent to Francella's withdraw nor states that Francella provided the above-listed defendants with at least fourteen days' notice. The motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/23/2025. (AP) Modified text on 4/24/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 45 MOTION to Amend #36 Notice of appearance /Withdraw Appearance as to the Entity Defendants Only by Raines Feldman Littrell LLP. (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 44
ENDORSED ORDER: Thomas J. Francella moves (Doc. #43 ) to withdraw as counsel for six of the defendants and submits a proposed order. The motion, filed in 12-point Times New Roman, violates Local Rule 1.08(b), and the proposed order violates Local Rule 3.01(j). The motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/21/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 43 Consent MOTION to Amend Appearance/Withdraw Appearance by Embraceor, LLC, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 42 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Paige A. Greenlee on behalf of WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC (Greenlee, Paige) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23229305 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Matthew R. Lasky. (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23229163 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Scott M. Hare. (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 40
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #39 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Matthew R. Lasky. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/1/2025. (ACL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #37 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Scott M. Hare. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/1/2025. (ACL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 39 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Matthew R. Lasky to appear pro hac vice by Docks Sutherland and David Harvey. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Certificate of Good Standing) (e-portal) (JKB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. Modified text on 4/1/2025 (JKB). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 37 UNOPPSED MOTION for Scott M. Hare to appear pro hac vice by Docks Sutherland, David Harvey. (e-portal) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (JKB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Joseph Francella, Jr on behalf of Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC (Francella, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 35
ORDER granting #32 --motion to withdraw; directing the clerk to terminate Faulkner, Baruch, Buchholz, Kelley, and Seidel from the service list; staying the action; directing the defendants to retain counsel no later than March 13, 2025; directing the defendants to move to lift the stay if the defendants secure counsel before March 13, 2025. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/14/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 34 OBJECTION re #32 MOTION for Brandon Faulkner, Jason H. Baruch, Daniel L. Buchholz, Anne K. Colbert, and Martin L. Seidel to Withdraw as Attorney Plaintiff's Objection to the Motion to Stay Included Within the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 33 ENTERED IN ERROR. (GL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 32 MOTION for Brandon Faulkner, Jason H. Baruch, Daniel L. Buchholz, Anne K. Colbert, and Martin L. Seidel to Withdraw as Attorney by WC Container, LLC, Docks Sutherland, David Harvey, WorkCentric, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, Embraceor, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC. (Faulkner, Brandon) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 31
ORDER directing the defendants' lawyers (excluding Heather A. DeGrave) to report whether each lawyer continues to represent each defendant. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/5/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER: The plaintiff moves (Doc. #28 ) to lift the stay and to re-open the case. The motion thoroughly describes the pertinent factual and procedural history. Because mediation occurred and because the defendants abandoned the arbitration, the motion is GRANTED. The stay is DISSOLVED. The clerk must re-open the case. No later than February 26, 2025, the parties must identify which claims will proceed despite the bankruptcy stay and must submit a case management report that facilitates the just and efficient resolution of each claim not affected by the stay. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/5/2025. (AP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 29 SUPPLEMENT re #28 MOTION to Reopen Case and to Lift Stay by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 28 MOTION to Reopen Case and to Lift Stay by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9)(Margolin, Jason) Modified on 12/23/2024 as to docket text (ARL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Heather A. DeGrave on behalf of Sheldon Altschuler (DeGrave, Heather) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 26 RESPONSE re #24 Status report filed by Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Faulkner, Brandon) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER: The order (Doc. #23 ) compelling this action to arbitration directs the parties in accord with the arbitration agreement to mediate within fourteen days after the order. However, the order permits the parties to extend the time within which to mediate by proposing a later, agreed day on which to mediate. The plaintiff unilaterally files (Doc. #24 ) a status report that proposes November 30, 2023. The defendants do not join the report, and the report fails to state whether the defendants agree to mediate on November 30. No later than noon on NOVEMBER 29, 2023, the defendants must report whether they agree to mediate on November 30, 2023. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/28/2023. (WBW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 24 STATUS report re proposed mediation date of November 30, 2023 by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #10 --motion to compel arbitration; staying this action; directing the parties to mediate within FOURTEEN DAYS; directing the clerk to administratively close the case and terminate any pending motion. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/10/2023. (WBW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 22 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Order Granting Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC re #11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Faulkner, Brandon) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Keenan Molaskey on behalf of Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC (Molaskey, Keenan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #10 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Faulkner, Brandon) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #14 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Martin L. Seidel. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 11/9/2023. (MEL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #10 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 17 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Faulkner, Brandon) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Kelley on behalf of Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC (Kelley, Anne) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Buchholz on behalf of Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC (Buchholz, Daniel) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Martin L. Seidel to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21443507 for $150 - Unopposed Motion for Special Admission by Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Faulkner, Brandon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason H. Baruch on behalf of Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC (Baruch, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER: No later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the plaintiff must respond to the defendants' motion (Doc. #10 ) to compel arbitration. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/8/2023. (WBW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.]
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| Filing 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Status Quo in Aid of Arbitration by Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Faulkner, Brandon) Modified on 11/8/2023 to edit docket text, chambers notified (JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by David Harvey, WorkCentric, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, Embraceor, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WC Container, LLC. (Faulkner, Brandon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. Modified text on 11/8/2023, Per Counsel to Reflect the Names of the Defendants Filing. (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 9 Time Sensitive MOTION for the Appoint of a Receiver and for a Temporary Restraining Order by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Margolin, Jason) Modified on 11/8/2023 to edit docket, chambers notified (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. Related case(s): No (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 7 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Acrisure, LLC, Other Affiliate Acrisure Intermediate, Inc., Other Affiliate Acrisure MGA, LLC for Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Margolin, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Sheldon Altschuler, Docks Sutherland, Embraceor, LLC, David Harvey, WC Container, LLC, WC TopCo, LLC, WorkCentric 2, LLC, WorkCentric 3, LLC, WorkCentric, LLC. (EAM) (EAM). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason S. Oletsky on behalf of Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC (Oletsky, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christopher S. Carver of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (EAM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c) and Local Rule 3.02(a)(2). -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (DAY) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against all defendants (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-21426634) filed by Sunz Insurance Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Civil Cover Sheet, #13 Proposed Summons, #14 Proposed Summons, #15 Proposed Summons, #16 Proposed Summons, #17 Proposed Summons, #18 Proposed Summons, #19 Proposed Summons, #20 Proposed Summons, #21 Proposed Summons)(Margolin, Jason) Modified on 11/6/2023 to edit docket text (EAM). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 5/11/2026.] |
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