Faith Franchising Company, LLC v. Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC et al
| Faith Franchising Company, LLC |
| Bill Staggs, Crystal Staggs, Trent Howe, Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC doing business as Office Pride of Myers-Cape Coral and Integrity Companies, LLC doing business as Integrity Commercial Cleaning |
| 2:2026cv02200 |
| July 16, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kyle C Dudek |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (a) Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets |
| None |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #26, #27, #28 Motions to Dismiss and Strike because an amended complaint was filed. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 9/11/2026. (BLW)
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| Filing 31 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Faith Franchising Company, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Franchise Agreement)(McKee, Traci) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #29 Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond. By September 10, 2026, Plaintiff must respond to Defendants' motion to strike (Doc. #28). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 9/2/2026. (TLP)
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| Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #28 MOTION to Strike #1 Complaint demands for punitive, exemplary, multiple, and consequential damages by Faith Franchising Company, LLC. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 28 MOTION to Strike #1 Complaint demands for punitive, exemplary, multiple, and consequential damages by Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC, Bill Staggs, Crystal Staggs. (Rodriguez, Reinaldo) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss Counts VII and IX of Plaintiff's Complaint by Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC, Bill Staggs, Crystal Staggs. (Rodriguez, Reinaldo) |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Dismiss Counts IV, V, and VI of Plaintiff's Complaint by Trent Howe, Integrity Companies, LLC. (Rothman, Bradley) |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER granting #21 defendants Integrity Companies, LLC and Trent Howe's unopposed motion for extension of time. By August 20, 2026, defendants Integrity Companies and Howe must respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/11/2026. (RCD)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Victor Bermudez on behalf of Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC, Bill Staggs, Crystal Staggs. Lead Counsel: Victor R. Bermudez, Esq. (Bermudez, Victor) Modified on 8/11/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 23 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Integrity Companies, LLC. (Rothman, Bradley) |
| Filing 22 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Trent Howe. (Rothman, Bradley) |
| Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Trent Howe, Integrity Companies, LLC. (Rothman, Bradley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Bradley Paul Rothman on behalf of Trent Howe, Integrity Companies, LLC. Lead Counsel: Bradley P. Rothman. (Rothman, Bradley) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Reinaldo Rodriguez 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). (SJD) |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #16 defendants Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC, Bill Staggs, and Crystal Staggs's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond. By August 20, 2026, Bluegrass Cleaning and the Staggs must respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/7/2026. (TLP)
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| Filing 17 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 10/1/2026 at 10:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. A case management report to be filed by 9/29/2026.Join ZoomGov Meeting;https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1655592693?pwd=VxZjzGEQMRuVaNP2X6wDq2MhrfkJfL.1; Meeting ID: 165 559 2693;Passcode: 213247(WRW) |
| Filing 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint for Injunctive Relief by Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC, Bill Staggs, Crystal Staggs. (Rodriguez, Reinaldo) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #13, #14 motions for special admission of attorneys Larry E. LaTarte and Michelle A. Paninopoulos. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/3/2026. (TLP)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Michelle A. Paninopoulos to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25332941 for $150 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC. (Bachman, Blake) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Larry E. LaTarte to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25332922 for $150 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC. (Bachman, Blake) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 12 CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 7/30/2026. (WRW) |
| Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on 7/20/2026 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC as to Trent Howe. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on 7/20/2026 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC as to Integrity Companies, LLC. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 7/20/2026 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC as to Crystal Staggs. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on 7/20/2026 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC as to Bill Staggs. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on 7/20/2026 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC as to Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (ABM) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-2200-KCD-NPM. (ABM) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Faith Franchising Company, LLC identifying Corporate Parent OPI Franchise Acquisition Corporation, Other Affiliate Office Pride,LLC for Faith Franchising Company, LLC.. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Faith Franchising Company, LLC. Related case(s): No (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Traci McKee on behalf of Faith Franchising Company, LLC. Lead Counsel: Traci T. McKee. (McKee, Traci) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Bluegrass Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC d/b/a Office Pride of Fort Myers-Cape Coral, Trent Howe, Integrity Companies, LLC d/b/a Integrity Commercial Cleaning, Bill Staggs, Crystal Staggs (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25266542) filed by Faith Franchising Company, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(McKee, Traci) |
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