Valdez et al v. Hamilton et al
| Edward Valdez and Wild West Security Shutters, LLC |
| Daniel Hamilton and Gerbrig Vanderwoude |
| Gerbrig Vanderwoude |
| Christina Valdez, Edward Valdez and Wild West Security Shutters, LLC |
| 2:2026cv00234 |
| February 4, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Douglas N Frazier |
| Patent |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1126 Patent Infringement |
| Both |
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings (Partial) as to Count V by Gerbrig Vanderwoude. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Weissman, Joseph). |
| Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss for Count VII of #16 Third Amended Complaint by Gerbrig Vanderwoude. (Weissman, Joseph) Modified text on 3/30/2026 (BD). |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for a More Definite Statement by Daniel Hamilton. (Calciano, Brian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Modified text on 3/30/2026 (BD). |
| Filing 21 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #16 Amended Complaint , THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Christina Valdez, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Gerbrig Vanderwoude.(Weissman, Joseph) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Rule 16(b) Conference hearing previously scheduled for 3/26/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 4/20/2026 at 10:30 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Case Management Report due by 4/13/2026. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record.(MLD) |
Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER. Based on allowing Defendants until March 27, 2026, to file a response to the Complaint, the Court will reschedule the Rule 16(b) hearing set on March 26, 2026, and reset the deadline to file the Uniform Case Management Report. A notice of rescheduling the hearing will be sent separately. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 3/19/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Consented Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. By March 27, 2026, Defendants will file a response to the Third Amended Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 3/19/2026. (BRH)
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| Filing 17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Daniel Hamilton and by Gerbrig Vanderwoude. (Weissman, Joseph) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. |
| Filing 16 Third AMENDED COMPLAINT against Daniel Hamilton, Gerbrig Vanderwoude with Jury Demand. filed by Edward Valdez, Wild West Security Shutters, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Patent, #2 Exhibit B- C&D Letter, #3 Exhibit C- Second C&D Letter, #4 Exhibit D- Pastor Contract, #5 Exhibit E- Weber Contract, #6 Exhibit F- Estimates)(Valone, Peter) Modified on 3/9/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 15 ENTERED IN ERROR (CTR) Modified on 2/25/2026 (CTR). |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Third Amended Complaint. By March 6, 2026, Plaintiff will file a Third Amended Complaint. By March 20, 2026, Defendants will file a response to the Third Amended Complaint. In the future, Plaintiff must cite the applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure not the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 2/24/2026. (BRH)
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| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Third Complaint by Edward Valdez, Wild West Security Shutters, LLC. (Valone, Peter) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. By February 25, 2026, Defendant Gerbrig Vanderwoude will file a response to the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 2/12/2026. (BRH)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Second Amended Complaint by Gerbrig Vanderwoude. (Weissman, Joseph) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. |
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. By February 25, 2026, Defendant Daniel Hamilton will file a response to the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 2/11/2026. (BRH)
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| Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #3 Complaint by Daniel Hamilton. (Calciano, Brian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. |
| Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joseph J. Weissman of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (AR) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 3/26/2026 at 10:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Case Management Report due by 3/19/2026. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record.(MLD) |
| Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 2/10/2026. (MLD) |
| Filing 5 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) |
| Filing 4 Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (ABM) |
| Filing 3 Second Amended COMPLAINT against Daniel Hamilton, Gerbrig Vanderwoude with Jury Demand filed by Edward Valdez, Wild West Security Shutters, LLC. Filed in state court on 1/16/2026.(ABM) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-234-SPC-DNF. (AA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Florida 20th Judicial Circuit Court in and for Lee County, Florida, case number 25-CA-002939 filed in State Court on 6/2/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24430690 filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Weissman, Joseph) Modified text on 2/7/2026 (ABM). |
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