Kauffman v. Trans High Corporation et al
Plaintiff: Merlin Kauffman
Defendant: HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION and TRANS HIGH CORPORATION
Case Number: 3:2020cv00017
Filed: January 8, 2020
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Referring Judge: Joel B Toomey
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 3, 2020 Filing 35 AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by High Times Holding Corporation. (Sheldon, Samuel)
July 21, 2020 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Michael Kapin, appearing on behalf of Trans High Corporation (Filing fee $150 receipt number JAX033366.). (KEM)
July 20, 2020 Filing 34 NOTICE to counsel Michael J, Kaplin of Local Rule 2.02, Special Admission to Practice - Pay the $150.00 Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLJ)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER granting #31 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. If Michael J. Kapin, Esq. has not already done so, he shall immediately pay the admission fee and register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey on 7/13/2020. (TAM)
July 10, 2020 Filing 32 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by High Times Holding Corporation, Trans High Corporation.(Sheldon, Samuel)
July 10, 2020 Filing 31 Unopposed MOTION for Michael J. Kapin to appear pro hac vice and Written Designation and Consent to Act as Local Counsel by High Times Holding Corporation, Trans High Corporation. (Sheldon, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey.
July 2, 2020 Filing 30 PROOF of service as to Trans High Corporation by Merlin Kauffman (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Spielman, Darren) Modified on 7/2/2020 to edit text (PAM). Counsel notified to use entire case number on future pleadings.
June 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER regarding the attached letter received via the undersigned's chambers email account. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 6/11/2020. (Attachments: #1 Letter)(JW)
May 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENDORSED ORDER granting #27 Plaintiff's Motion for Substitution of Counsel. The Clerk is directed to update the contact information for Plaintiff's attorneys and change the law firm to Concept Law Group, P.A. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey on 5/29/2020. (TAM)
May 29, 2020 Filing 27 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Merlin Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Spielman, Darren) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey.
May 28, 2020 Filing 26 RETURN of service executed on 05/18/2020 by Merlin Kauffman as to High Times Holding Corporation. (Spielman, Darren)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER denying #22 Plaintiff's Second Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default as to Defendant High Times Holding Corporation. Plaintiff's proof of service due by 7/6/20. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey on 5/13/2020. (TAM)
April 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Defendant Trans High Corporation. Plaintiff shall perfect service of process on Defendant Trans High Corporation and file proof thereof on or before July 6, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey on 4/7/2020. (TAM)
April 6, 2020 Filing 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Return of Service on Defendant Trans High Corporation by Merlin Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Spielman, Darren) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey.
April 3, 2020 Filing 22 Second MOTION for Clerk's Default against HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION by Merlin Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Spielman, Darren) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey.
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER denying without prejudice #14 Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default as to Defendant High Times Holding Corporation. Plaintiff's filing due by 4/14/20. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey on 3/24/2020. (TAM)
March 18, 2020 Filing 20 NOTICE: Upon review of #19 Plaintiff's Supplemental Response, the Court's sua sponte inquiry into its subject matter jurisdiction is satisfied. (MHM)
February 18, 2020 Filing 19 RESPONSE re #6 Order, #10 Response Supplemental regarding diversity of Defendants filed by Merlin Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Merlin Kauffman)(Spielman, Darren)
February 11, 2020 Filing 18 SUMMONS issued as to TRANS HIGH CORPORATION. (RH)
February 7, 2020 Filing 17 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Merlin Kauffman as to TRANS HIGH CORPORATION. (Spielman, Darren)
February 5, 2020 Filing 16 SUMMONS issued as to TRANS HIGH CORPORATION. (RH)
February 3, 2020 Filing 15 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marcia Morales Howard: TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/3/2020. Supplemental response due February 18, 2020. Court Reporter: Cindy Packevicz Jarriel (JW)
February 3, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION for entry of clerk's default against HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION by Merlin Kauffman. (Spielman, Darren) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey.
February 3, 2020 Filing 13 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Merlin Kauffman as to TRANS HIGH CORPORATION. (Spielman, Darren)
January 29, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The telephonic status conference previously scheduled for February 6, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Telephonic Status Conference set for February 3, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. (JW)
January 29, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Status Conference set for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 02:30 PM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10B before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. See Notice for details. (MHM)
January 27, 2020 Filing 10 RESPONSE re #6 Order filed by Merlin Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kauffman)(Spielman, Darren)
January 27, 2020 Filing 9 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Merlin Kauffman. (Spielman, Darren)
January 27, 2020 Filing 8 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Merlin Kauffman. (Spielman, Darren)
January 24, 2020 Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on 01/10/2020 by Merlin Kauffman as to HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION. (Spielman, Darren)
January 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDERED: Plaintiff shall have up to and including January 27, 2020, to provide the Court with sufficient information so that it can determine whether it has diversity jurisdiction over this action. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 1/13/2020. (MHM)
January 10, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 1/10/2020. (Attachments: #1 Case Management Report Form, #2 Consent Letter and Form)(JW)
January 10, 2020 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION. (RH)
January 10, 2020 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to TRANS HIGH CORPORATION. (RH)
January 9, 2020 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey. New case number: 3:20-cv-17-J-34JBT. (SJB)
January 8, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION, TRANS HIGH CORPORATION with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 113A-16331606) filed by Merlin Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Spielman, Darren)

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Plaintiff: Merlin Kauffman
Represented By: Darren Joel Spielman
Represented By: Robert C. Kain, Jr.
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Defendant: HIGH TIMES HOLDING CORPORATION
Represented By: Michael J. Kapin
Represented By: Howard R. Behar
Represented By: Samuel M. Sheldon
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Defendant: TRANS HIGH CORPORATION
Represented By: Michael J. Kapin
Represented By: Howard R. Behar
Represented By: Samuel M. Sheldon
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