Kilmer et al v. NewsBank, Inc.
Plaintiff: Patrick Kilmer and Elizabeth Schley
Defendant: NewsBank, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2026cv02044
Filed: June 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kyle C Dudek
Referring Judge: Kevin R Huguelet
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 11, 2026 Filing 18 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 10/1/2026 at 10:45 AM by Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. Join by: Meeting ID: 165 113 3322 and Passcode: 517014; https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1651133322?pwd=sYHIRhF1dxMszcPAwP0A3J2aySjMa2.1. **CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT DUE 9/24/2026**(TLS)
July 31, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim for Lack of Standing, and for Failure to State a Claim, and Motion to Strike by NewsBank, Inc. (Kahle, Douglas) Modified text on 8/3/2026 (MGB).
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall file its answer or other responsive pleading on or before August 3, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/9/2026. (TMA)
July 8, 2026 Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #2 Complaint by NewsBank, Inc. (Kahle, Douglas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. Modified text on 7/9/2026 (EGP).
July 8, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by NewsBank, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Kahle, Douglas)
July 8, 2026 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by NewsBank, Inc. (Kahle, Douglas) Modified on 7/9/2026 to edit docket text. (AR)
July 8, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Douglas A. Kahle on behalf of NewsBank, Inc. Lead Counsel: Douglas A. Kahle. (Kahle, Douglas) Modified text on 7/9/2026 (EGP).
July 2, 2026 Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Patrick Kilmer, Elizabeth Schley. (Barthle, Patrick)
June 26, 2026 Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on June 22, 2026 by Patrick Kilmer, Elizabeth Schley as to NewsBank, Inc. (Barthle, Patrick) Modified text on 6/29/2026 (LAW).
June 25, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Patrick A. Barthle on behalf of Patrick Kilmer, Elizabeth Schley. Lead Counsel: Patrick A. Barthle, II. (Barthle, Patrick)
June 23, 2026 Filing 8 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by all Divisional Judges on 6/23/2026. (TLS)
June 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER granting #3 Motion to Strike and Remove Incorrectly Filed Document. Plaintiff inadvertently filed the Class Action Complaint (Doc. 1 ) with editing comments and asks that it be stricken. Plaintiff also filed a revised Class Action Complaint (Doc. #2 ). The Court will strike the first Class Action Complaint (Doc. 1 ). The Clerk is directed to strike and remove the Class Action Complaint (Doc. 1 ), and indicate on the docket that it was stricken and removed pursuant to this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/18/2026. (BRH)
June 18, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ryan D Maxey and Patrick A. Barthle 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). (LAW)
June 18, 2026 Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to NewsBank, Inc. (LAW)
June 18, 2026 Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-02044-KCD-KRH. (LAW)
June 17, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint and Remove Incorrectly Filed Document by Patrick Kilmer, Elizabeth Schely. (Barthle, Patrick) Modified text on 6/18/2026 (LAW).
June 17, 2026 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against NewsBank, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by Patrick Kilmer, Elizabeth Schley. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Barthle, Patrick) Modified text on 6/18/2026 (LAW).
June 17, 2026 Filing 1 **STRICKEN AND REMOVED PER ORDER 7**COMPLAINT against NewsBank, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25127120) filed by Patrick Kilmer, Elizabeth Schley. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons)(Barthle, Patrick) Modified text on 6/18/2026 (LAW). Modified to strike and remove on 6/22/2026 (CTR).

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Plaintiff: Patrick Kilmer
Represented By: Ryan D Maxey
Represented By: Patrick A. Barthle
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Represented By: Douglas A. Kahle
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