Sheindlin v. Accelerate360 et al
| Judge Judy Sheindlin |
| Accelerate360 and A360 Media, LLC |
| 2:2024cv00553 |
| June 12, 2024 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| John L Badalamenti |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Assault Libel & Slander |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 32
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Li, Vincent)
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Filing 31
TEXT ORDER. Before the court is defendants' supplement to its notice of removal. (Doc. #28). The court directed defendants to provide additional information to establish the amount in controversy for the purpose of diversity jurisdiction (Doc. 16). Based on the supplement, the court is satisfied that it has subject-matter jurisdiction over this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/23/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 30
ORDER granting #29 unopposed motion for special admission of attorney Marguerite A. O'Brien. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/23/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 29
Unopposed MOTION for Marguerite A. O'Brien to appear pro hac vice by A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360. (Tobin, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 28
MEMORANDUM in support re #1 Notice of Removal pursuant to the Court's June 18, 2024 Text Order filed by A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360. (Attachments: #1 Decl. of J. Schell in Support of Defendants' Notice of Removal, #2 Exhibit 1 - Forbes profile, #3 Exhibit 2 - Rebel v. Big Ticket opinion, #4 Exhibit 3 - AP article, #5 Exhibit 4 - Fla. defamation awards)(Schell, Jacquelyn)
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Filing 27
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #7 Complaint by A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360. (Tobin, Charles)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jacquelyn Schell on behalf of A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360. Lead Counsel: Jacquelyn N. Schell. (Schell, Jacquelyn)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of compliance re 22 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule by A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360 (Schell, Jacquelyn)
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Filing 24
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Judge Judy Sheindlin. (George, Eric)
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Filing 23
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Eric M George on behalf of Judge Judy Sheindlin. Lead Counsel: Eric M. George. (George, Eric)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number ORL112072 for $150.00) by attorney Eric M. George, appearing on behalf of Judge Judy Sheindlin. Related document: #19 MOTION for Eric M. George to appear pro hac vice. (JG)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number ORL112072 for $150.00) by attorney Vincent H. Li, appearing on behalf of Judge Judy Sheindlin. Related document: #17 MOTION for Vincent H. Li to appear pro hac vice. (JG)
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Filing 22
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jacquelyn Schell of Local Rule 2.01(b)(1)(G), which requires members of the Middle District bar to register with the Middle District CM/ECF system by submitting an e-file registration through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AM)
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Filing 21
ORDER granting #17, #19 unopposed motions for special admission of attorneys Vincent H. Li and Eric M. George. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/20/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 20
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Eric M. George Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JK)
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Filing 18
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Vincent H. Li Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JK)
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Filing 19
Unopposed MOTION for Eric M. George to appear pro hac vice by Judge Judy Sheindlin. (e-portal) (JK) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified on 6/20/2024 to edit docket text (AJS).
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Filing 17
Unopposed MOTION for Vincent H. Li to appear pro hac vice by Judge Judy Sheindlin. (e-portal) (JK) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified text on 6/20/2024 (JK). Modified on 6/20/2024 to edit docket text (AJS).
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Filing 16
TEXT ORDER. The complaint and defendants' notice of removal indicate that diversity jurisdiction may be absent because the amount in controversy is unclear. The complaint alleges only the state-court jurisdictional amount for a single claim of defamation per se. And, other than citing plaintiff's general allegations in support of defamation, there is no evidence that defendants rely upon that proves the amount in controversy more likely than not exceeds $75,000. See Roe v. Michelin N. Am., Inc., 613 F.3d 1058, 1061 (11th Cir. 2010). Without more, the court is left to speculate whether subject-matter jurisdiction exits. See Maletta v. Woodle, 2:20-CV-1004-JES-KCD, 2023 WL 2495808, *1 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 14, 2023) (jury awarded $1 in damages for each person who signed defamatory letter, resulting in $138 in compensatory damages and $138 in punitive damages). By July 9, 2024, defendant must supplement its notice of removal regarding the amount in controversy. Failure to do so will result in remand without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/18/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #11 motion for special admission of attorney Jacquelyn N. Schell. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/18/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #12 motion for special admission. Attorney Marguerite A. O'Brien has not demonstrated that she is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court in accordance with Local Rule 2.01(c)(2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/18/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 8/15/2024 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Parties shall file a Case Management Report by 7/29/2024. All parties shall appear telephonically. The toll-free teleconference number is 1-877-873-8018. The access code is 5997085. You will then be prompted to enter a participant security code: 24553. All parties are encouraged to utilize a landline or similarly stable connection free of ambient interference to avoid having any portion of the conference conducted without them. (WRW)
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Filing 12
Unopposed MOTION for Marguerite A. O'Brien to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22206034 for $150 by All Defendants. (Tobin, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 11
Unopposed MOTION for Jacquelyn N. Schell to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22205940 for $150 by All Defendants. (Tobin, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 10
CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/17/2024. (WRW)
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to respond. By July 5, 2024, defendants must respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/17/2024. (TLP)
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Filing 8
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #7 Complaint by A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360. (Tobin, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 6
NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF COUNSEL of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (KME)
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Filing 7
COMPLAINT against A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360 with Jury Demand filed by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Filed in State Court on 5/13/2024.(KME)
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Filing 5
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:24-cv-553-JLB-NPM. (AA)
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Filing 4
NOTICE by A360 Media, LLC, Accelerate360 re #1 Notice of Removal - Civil Cover Sheet (Tobin, Charles)
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Filing 3
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by A360 Media, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Accelerate360 Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Accelerate360 Intermediate Holdco, LLC, Corporate Parent Worldwide Media Services Group, Inc., Corporate Parent A360 Media Holdings, LLC for A360 Media, LLC.. (Tobin, Charles)
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Filing 2
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Accelerate360 identifying Corporate Parent Accelerate360 Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Accelerate360 Intermediate Holdco, LLC, Corporate Parent Worldwide Media Services Group, Inc., Other Affiliate Accelerate360, LLC for Accelerate360.. (Tobin, Charles)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, case number 11-2024-CA-001004-0001-XX filed in State Court on 05-13-2024. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-22190870 filed by Judge Judy Sheindlin. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT - Ex. A, #2 State Court Docket Sheet - Ex. B, #3 State Court Other Documents - Ex. C, #4 State Court Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal - Ex. D)(Tobin, Charles) Modified text on 6/13/2024 (KME).
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