Faller II v. Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: James Stuart Faller II
Defendant: Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. doing business as Beasley Media Group, LLC doing business as Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC, David E. Hudson, Brooks Charles Rathet and Austin Rhodes
Case Number: 2:2024cv00606
Filed: July 1, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Kyle C Dudek
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 27, 2024 Filing 25 MOTION to Stay re 19 Notice of Hearing by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., David E. Hudson, Austin Rhodes. (Hudson, David)
August 23, 2024 Filing 24 NOTICE Filing Affidavit of David E Hudson in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., David E. Hudson, Brooks Charles Rathet, Austin Rhodes re #23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Hudson, David) Modified text on 8/26/2024 (JK).
August 23, 2024 Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Hudson, David)
August 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER. Local Rule 3.03 requires that each party file a disclosure statement using the standard form from the clerk or the court's website. However, in filing Plaintiff's disclosures, Plaintiff used an outdated form. As such, the paper is deemed stricken, and the clerk is directed to delete Doc. 21 from the CM/ECF docket. By 14 days from this order, Plaintiff must refile the disclosure using the proper form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/form/disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/21/2024. (BLW)
August 19, 2024 Filing 21 STRICKEN AND REMOVED PER 22 ORDER. CORPORATE disclosure statement by James Stuart Faller II.(e-portal) (ABM) Modified docket text on 8/21/2024 (JOS).
August 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER denying without prejudice #13 Motion to Disqualify Counsel for failure to comply with the Local Rules. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/19/2024. (CGW)
August 19, 2024 Filing 19 NOTICE of hearing: IN PERSON Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 9/30/2024 at 11:30 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 4 E before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Case Management Report due by 9/25/2024. (CGW)
August 16, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brooks C. Rathet on behalf of Brooks Charles Rathet. Lead Counsel: Brooks Rathet. (Rathet, Brooks)
August 16, 2024 Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and Brief in Support by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., Austin Rhodes. (Hudson, David)
August 16, 2024 Filing 16 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., Austin Rhodes. (Hudson, David)
August 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Motion for David E. Hudson to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). The Court finds good cause to rule on the motion without awaiting a response. Unless non-resident attorney Hudson already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/16/2024. (BLW)
August 16, 2024 Filing 12 SUMMONS issued as to David E. Hudson. (ABM)
August 16, 2024 Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 07/30/2024 by James Stuart Faller II as to Austin Rhodes. (e-portal) (Attachments: #1 Service Receipt)(ABM)
August 15, 2024 Filing 14 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 7 Order filed by James Stuart Faller II. (e-portal) (ABM)
August 15, 2024 Filing 13 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel David E. Hudson by James Stuart Faller II. (e-portal) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed order)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
August 15, 2024 Filing 11 PROPOSED summons to be issued by James Stuart Faller II. (e-portal) (ABM)
August 15, 2024 Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by James Stuart Faller II. (e-portal) Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by James Stuart Faller II. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(ABM)
August 15, 2024 Filing 8 MOTION for David E. Hudson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22413059 for $150 by All Defendants. (Hudson, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
August 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER. Plaintiff has failed to respond to the Court's prior order #2 as directed. Out of an abundance of caution, Plaintiff is given until 8/20/2024 to SHOW CAUSE why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Plaintiff can alternatively satisfy this show cause order by paying the $405 filing fee or moving to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavits. If Plaintiff again does nothing, the undersigned will recommend that this case be dismissed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/13/2024. (DM)
August 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER denying #5 Motion for access to the Court's electronic filing system. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/2/2024. (CGW)
August 1, 2024 Filing 5 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for access to ECF/PACER by James Stuart Faller II. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
July 11, 2024 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., dba Beasley Media Group, LLC, dba Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC, Austin Rhodes. (ABM)
July 11, 2024 FEES Paid by James Stuart Faller II (Filing fee $405, Receipt Number 16680). (ABM)
July 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/9/2024. (CGW)
July 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER for Plaintiff to pay the $405 filing fee or move to proceed in forma pauperis with supporting affidavits by August 7, 2024. Failing to exercise one of these options may result in this case being dismissed for failure to prosecute without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/8/2024. (CGW)
July 1, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., Austin Rhodes with Jury Demand filed by James Stuart Faller II. "No IFP"(Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Mailing Envelope)(ABM)

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Defendant: Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. doing business as Beasley Media Group, LLC doing business as Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC
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