Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC et al v. Metro Garage Door, Inc. et al
| Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC and Garage Door Partners, LLC |
| Metro Garage Door, Inc., L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC and Derrick Thompson |
| 2:2026cv00324 |
| February 11, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kyle C Dudek |
| Douglas N Frazier |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| None |
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Filing 37
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 5/1/2026. Discovery due by 5/21/2027; Dispositive motions due by 6/18/2027; Pretrial statement due by 12/3/2027; Motions in Limine due by 11/29/2027; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 2/19/2027; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 3/22/2027; Rebuttal Expert Disclosures due by 4/21/2027; Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/17/2027 before District Judge Kyle C. Dudek Bench Trial set for trial term beginning 1/3/2028 before District Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Conduct mediation hearing by 5/28/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 4/1/2026. (LF)
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Filing 36
Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier: granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File Notice of selection of mediator, Court grants until 12/31/2026; Rule 16(b) Conference held on 4/1/2026. (digital) (WRW)
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Filing 35
JOINT ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of selection of mediator. (WRW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 34
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Rule 16(b) Conference hearing scheduled for 4/2/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 4/1/2026 at 10:30 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. **SEE NEW ZOOM LINK** Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605550738?pwd=E0Pmg772iPm0IAjV85VqHEB6JLJzhp.1; Meeting ID: 160 555 0738; Passcode: 212144(WRW)
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Filing 33
Joint NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC. Related case(s): No (Wise, Phoebe) Modified on 3/27/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB).
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Filing 32
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Wise, Phoebe)
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Filing 31
REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof filed by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson. (Reagin, Patrick).
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #29 Defendants' Motion for Leave to File a Reply. Though opposed, the Court finds that a reply will assist the decisional process. Defendants may file a reply, not to exceed 7 pages, by 3/20/26. In the future, Local Rule 3.01(g) conferral must be in person, by telephone, or via videoconference. See Doc. #3 at 7. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/16/2026. (BLW)
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Filing 29
MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by All Defendants. (Reagin, Patrick)
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Filing 28
RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof filed by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC. (Jawad, Sara)
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Filing 27
ORDER denying #16 Motion to Stay Discovery Initial Deadlines and Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 3/9/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 26
RESPONSE in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Stay Initial Deadlines filed by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC. (Jawad, Sara)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of compliance in accordance with Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B) by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC (Jawad, Sara)
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Filing 24
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Sara S. Jawad 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. 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). (RPB)
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Filing 23
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC. (Roth, Diana)
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Filing 22
*******Counsel notified to re-file***DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC. (Roth, Diana) Modified text on 2/27/2026 (AW).
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Appearance by Diana A. Roth on behalf of Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC (Roth, Diana)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of compliance re 6 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule by Garage Door Partners, LLC, Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC (Roth, Diana)
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Filing 19
SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibit 1 to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss re 18 Sealed Order on Motion to Seal, #15 Motion to Dismiss by All Defendants (Punzone, Paul).
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Unopposed Motion to Seal Under Local Rule 1.11. The Court finds Defendants have presented good cause to overcome the presumption of public access. Defendants are directed to file the Asset Purchase Agreement under seal, indicating it is an exhibit to their Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 2/19/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 17
Unopposed MOTION to file DOCUMENT under seal by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson (Attachments: #1 Proposed Sealed Item Ex A - Asset Purchase Agreement)(Punzone, Paul).Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 16
MOTION to Stay Discovery and Stay Initial Deadlines by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson. (Punzone, Paul) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 15
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson. (Punzone, Paul)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission of Brandon L. Lewis to appear specially for Defendants Metro Garage Door, Inc., L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, and Derrick Thompson. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Lewis 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 Douglas N. Frazier on 2/14/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission of Patrick B. Reagin to represent Defendants Metro Garage Door, Inc., L & W Insulation & Fireplaces LLC, and Derrick Thompson. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Reagin 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 Douglas N. Frazier on 2/14/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 12
Unopposed MOTION for Brandon L. Lewis to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24471863 for $150 by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson. (Punzone, Paul) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 11
Unopposed MOTION for Patrick B. Reagin to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24471573 for $150 by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson. (Punzone, Paul) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 10
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Paul Joseph Punzone on behalf of L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson. Lead Counsel: Patrick B. Reagin. (Punzone, Paul) Modified docket text on 2/13/2026 (JTM).
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Filing 9
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc. (Punzone, Paul) Modified on 2/17/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB).
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Filing 8
COMPLAINT against L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC, Metro Garage Door, Inc., Derrick Thompson filed by Garage Door of Atlanta, LLC, Garage Door Partners, LLC. Filed in State Court on December 18, 2025. (JOS)
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Filing 7
NOTICE TO COUNSEL All Counsel of Record 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). (JOS)
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Filing 6
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Diana A. Roth 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. 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)
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Filing 5
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brandon L. Lewis and Patrick B. Reagin 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)
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Filing 4
NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 4/2/2026 at 10:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Case Management Report due by 3/26/2026. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record.(MLD)
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Filing 3
CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 2/12/2026. (MLD)
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Filing 2
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-324-KCD-DNF. (AA)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from In the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Collier County, FL, case number 2025-CA-002933 filed in State Court on December 18, 2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24459473 filed by L&W Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC n/k/a/ DAT Company, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, Metro Garage Door, Inc. n/k/a DWT Company, a Georgia corporation, Derrick Thompson, individually. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Punzone, Paul)
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