Ripley Entertainment, Inc. v. Pierce, Jr. et al
Plaintiff: Ripley Entertainment, Inc.
Defendant: Alton Loyd Pierce, Jr. and St. Augustine Red Train Tours, LLC
Case Number: 3:2023cv00878
Filed: July 27, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Jacksonville Office
Presiding Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Referring Judge: Joel B Toomey
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1338 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER directing administrative closure of case. The parties shall have until November 14, 2023, to file a joint stipulation of dismissal or other appropriate documents to close out this file. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 9/14/2023. (JW)
September 13, 2023 Filing 20 NOTICE by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. Resolution Pursuant to Local Rule 3.09 (Edson, Kelli)
August 11, 2023 Filing 19 RETURN of service executed on 8/9/23 by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. as to Alton Loyd Pierce, Jr. (Edson, Kelli) Modified on 8/14/2023 to edit docket text (BCB).
August 11, 2023 Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on 8/9/23 by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. as to St. Augustine Red Train Tours, LLC. (Edson, Kelli)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 #16 Motions for Special Admission. If Robert D. Carroll, Esq., and Todd Marabella, Esq., have not already done so, they each shall expeditiously 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 8/4/2023. (TSP)
August 3, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION for Todd Marabella to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21113772 for $150 by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. (Edson, Kelli) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey. Modified on 8/4/2023 to edit text (ABC).
August 3, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION for Robert D Carroll to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21113770 for $150 by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. (Edson, Kelli) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey. Modified on 8/4/2023 to edit text (ABC).
August 3, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kelli Ayers Edson on behalf of Ripley Entertainment, Inc. Lead Counsel: Robert D. Carroll. (Edson, Kelli) Modified on 8/4/2023 to edit text (ABC).
August 2, 2023 Filing 13 Trademark Report sent to Alexandria, VA. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (ABC)
August 2, 2023 Filing 12 COMPLAINT against Alton Loyd Pierce, Jr., St. Augustine Red Train Tours, LLC with Jury Demand filed by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Edson, Kelli) Modified on 8/2/2023 to edit text (ABC).
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER striking #1 Complaint. Plaintiff shall file a corrected complaint consistent with the directives of this Order on or before August 11, 2023. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 7/28/2023. (MHM)
July 28, 2023 Filing 10 SUMMONS issued as to Alton Loyd Pierce, Jr., St. Augustine Red Train Tours, LLC. (CTR)
July 28, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JW)
July 28, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Filing Civil Cover Sheet by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. re 5 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule, #1 Complaint (Edson, Kelli) Modified text on 7/31/2023 (JK).
July 28, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Robert D. Carroll and Todd Marabella Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CTR)
July 28, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE 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). (CTR)
July 28, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE that Form JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet is required for the Clerk of Court to initiate a civil docket sheet. File the Civil Cover Sheet in this action using the Notice (Other) event. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CTR)
July 28, 2023 Filing 4 Trademark Report sent to Alexandria, VA. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (CTR)
July 28, 2023 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Joel B. Toomey. New case number: 3:23-cv-00878-MMH-JBT. (JG)
July 27, 2023 Filing 2 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent JPUSA Enterprises, Inc. for Ripley Entertainment, Inc. (Edson, Kelli) Modified on 7/28/2023 (CTR).
July 27, 2023 Filing 1 STRICKEN per #11 Order COMPLAINT against Alton Pierce, Jr., St. Augustine Red Train Tours, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-21088916) filed by Ripley Entertainment, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons)(Edson, Kelli) Modified on 7/28/2023 (CTR). Modified on 8/2/2023 (JTM).

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