Maxner v. American Contract Systems, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Justin Maxner
Defendant: AMERICAN CONTRACT SYSTEMS, INC. and Leesar, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2025cv00476
Filed: June 2, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kyle C Dudek
Referring Judge: Nicholas P Mizell
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Case Reassigned to Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:25-cv-476-KCD-NPM. Judge John L. Badalamenti no longer assigned to the case. (LMW)
September 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by Marisa Agganis on behalf of Leesar, Inc. (Agganis, Marisa)
August 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 41 TRANSCRIPT of Rule 16B Conference held on 8/7/25 before Judge Hon. Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Brandi Wilkins. Email address: [email protected]. Telephone number: 585-245-1976. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/26/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/24/2025. (BAW)
August 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 39 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive motions due by 11/27/2026 Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/28/2027 at 01:30 PM before Judge John L. Badalamenti Jury Trial term 6/1/2027 at 09:00 AM before Judge John L. Badalamenti Conduct mediation hearing by 11/6/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 8/12/2025. (WRW)
August 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER granting the parties' joint request for entry of a 502(d) order. (Doc. #34 at 4). See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/7/2025. (RCD)
August 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Minute Entry. Telephonic Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell: Rule 16(b) Conference held on 8/7/2025. (digital) (WRW)
July 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 REPLY to Response to Motion re #27 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Justin Maxner. (Beckman, Michael)
July 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ENDORSED ORDER granting #33 plaintiff's unopposed motion for leave to file a reply. By July 30, 2025, plaintiff may file a reply that does not exceed seven pages to the opposition to the motion to remand. (Doc. #30). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/23/2025. (RCD)
July 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 34 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - ACS's Proposed Schedule, #2 Exhibit 2 - Plaintiff's Proposed Schedule)(Johnston, Robert)
July 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Motion for Leave to File a Reply to ACS's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand by Justin Maxner. (Beckman, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE of Withdrawal by Justin Maxner re 31 Case Management Report. (Walsh, Barbara) Modified text on 7/14/2025 (LNR).
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 31 WITHDRAWN PER DOC. 32 AND APPROVAL BY CHAMBERS***CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Beckman, Michael) Modified text on 7/11/2025 (ABM).
July 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by American Contract Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Penny Walls, #2 Exhibit 1 - 2010 to 2015 Agreement, #3 Exhibit 2 - 2015 to 2019 Agreement, #4 Exhibit 3 - 2019 to 2024 Agreement, #5 Exhibit 4 - 2024 to 2025 Agreement, #6 Exhibit 5 - 2009 to 2014 Lease, #7 Exhibit 6 - 2014 to 2019 Lease, #8 Exhibit 7 - 2019 to 2024 Lease, #9 Exhibit 8 - December 2024 Lease, #10 Exhibit 9 - 2024 Lease, #11 Exhibit 10 - 2010 Air Operation Permit, #12 Exhibit 11 - FDEP 2014 Air Permit Acknowledgement, #13 Exhibit 12 - FDEP 2019 Air Permit Acknowledgement, #14 Exhibit 13 - 2024 Air Operation Permit, #15 Exhibit 14 - Letter from M. Beckman to ACS, #16 Exhibit 15 - Email from M. Beckman to R. Johnston)(Johnston, Robert)
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 RESPONSE in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Justin Maxner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Beckman, Michael) Modified on 6/26/2025 to edit docket text and description (JDR).
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Justin Maxner. (Beckman, Michael)
June 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Justin Maxner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Beckman, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #20, #21, #22, and #23 motions for special admission of attorneys Andrew L. Reissaus, Robert E. Johnston, William J. Cople, III, and Aleksandra Rybicki for defendant American Contract Systems, Inc. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/18/2025. (RCD)
June 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 8/7/2025 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. A Case Management Report to be filed by 7/22/2025. DIAL: 1-650-479-3207, Access code: 2316 024 8769(WRW)
June 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of compliance with Local Rules, Fees, and Special Admission Filing Requirements by American Contract Systems, Inc. (Johnston, Robert)
June 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION for Aleksandra Rybicki to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23492393 for $150 by American Contract Systems, Inc.. (Rybicki, Aleksandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for William J. Cople to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23492301 for $150 by American Contract Systems, Inc.. (Cople, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION for Robert E. Johnston to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23492231 for $150 by American Contract Systems, Inc.. (Johnston, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Andrew L. Reissaus to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23492185 for $150 by American Contract Systems, Inc.. (Reissaus, Andrew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christopher Michael Nigro 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). (JVC)
June 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Leesar, Inc. (Nigro, Christopher) Modified on 6/10/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
June 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Christopher Michael Nigro on behalf of Leesar, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Christopher M. Nigro. (Nigro, Christopher)
June 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Leesar, Inc.. (Nigro, Christopher)
June 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by American Contract Systems, Inc.. (Thomas, Michael)
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/4/2025. (WRW)
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by American Contract Systems, Inc.. Related case(s): No (Thomas, Michael)
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael J. Thomas on behalf of American Contract Systems, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Robert E. Johnston. (Thomas, Michael)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Justin Maxner. (Walsh, Barbara)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Justin Maxner. Related case(s): No (Walsh, Barbara)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Barbara L. Walsh on behalf of Justin Maxner. Lead Counsel: Barbara L. Walsh. (Walsh, Barbara)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE TO ALL 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). (ABM)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 COMPLAINT against American Contract Systems, Inc., Leesar, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by Justin Maxner. Filed in state court on 3/31/2025.(ABM)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/3/2025. (WRW)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Andrew L. Reissaus, Robert E. Johnston, and William J. Cople, III Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details 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). (JOS)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:25-cv-00476-JLB-NPM. (JOS)
June 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by American Contract Systems, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Owens & Minor, Inc., Corporate Parent O&M Halyard, Inc. American Contract Systems, Inc. (Thomas, Michael) Modified text on 6/3/2025 (ABM).
June 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 DECLARATION of Penny Walls re #1 Notice of Removal by American Contract Systems, Inc. (Thomas, Michael) Modified text on 6/3/2025 (ABM).
June 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Lee County, case number 2025-CA-001717 filed in State Court on March 31, 2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23429100 filed by American Contract Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Thomas, Michael) Modified text on 6/3/2025 (ABM).

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Plaintiff: Justin Maxner
Represented By: Michael Lewis Beckman
Represented By: Barbara L. Walsh
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Defendant: AMERICAN CONTRACT SYSTEMS, INC.
Represented By: William J. Cople, III
Represented By: Robert E. Johnston
Represented By: Andrew L. Reissaus
Represented By: Aleksandra Rybicki
Represented By: Michael J. Thomas
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Defendant: Leesar, Inc.
Represented By: Christopher Michael Nigro
Represented By: Marisa Agganis
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