Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC v. Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc.
| Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC |
| Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. |
| Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. |
| Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC |
| Michael Freed |
| 3:2025cv00729 |
| June 27, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Laura Lothman Lambert |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicolas Burnosky on behalf of Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC (Burnosky, Nicolas) |
Filing 32
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/24/2026; Joinder of Parties due by 3/24/2026. Discovery due by 7/31/2026; Dispositive motions due by 8/28/2026; Pretrial statement due by 1/12/2027; All other motions due by 1/12/2027; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 4/24/2026; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 5/22/2026; Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/19/2027 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert; and Conduct mediation by 9/25/2026. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 10/2/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 31 MINUTE Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert: RULE 16 CONFERENCE held on 10/2/2025. (DIGITAL) (NK) |
| Set / Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines/Hearings: Pretrial Conference set for 10/2/2025 at 11:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 5 D before Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert (AA) |
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Filing 30
ORDER granting doc. #29 Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff's Motion to Continue Rule 16 Conference. The parties are advised that the Court will reschedule the Rule 16 conference to October 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 5D of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse, 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Lead counsel for all parties shall appear. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/23/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 29 MOTION to Continue Rule 16 Conference by Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. (Gartenlaub, Douglas) Modified on 9/19/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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Filing 28
ORDER setting hearing. The parties are advised that the Court will hold a Rule 16 conference on September 26, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., in Courtroom 5D of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse, 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Lead counsel for all parties shall appear. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/17/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 27 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:25-cv-729-LLL. Judge Wendy W. Berger no longer assigned to the case. (MDC) |
| Filing 26 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc.. (Gartenlaub, Douglas) |
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Filing 25
ORDERED that this case is REFERRED to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge, for all further proceedings and the entry of judgment in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, with any appeal to be taken to the United States Court of Appeals. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/11/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 24 REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 MOTION to Dismiss Counter Claim and Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. (Hatchette, Mya) |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #22 Fincantieri Marine Repair LLC's Motion for Leave to File a Reply to Favor Steel & Fabricating Inc.'s Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss Favor Steel & Fabricating Inc.'s Counterclaims and Strike Favor Steel & Fabricating Inc.'s Affirmative Defenses. The Court notes the motion is opposed, id. at 2, but finds good cause to grant the motion. Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant Fincantieri Marine Repair LLC shall file its reply to the response in opposition to its motion to dismiss and strike affirmative defenses, doc. #21, on or before September 16, 2025. The reply shall be limited to addressing the applicability of the cases cited in the response in opposition, id., and shall be limited to 7 pages inclusive of all parts. See Local Rule 3.01(d), Middle District of Florida Local Rules. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/9/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 22 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Leave to File Reply by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. (Hatchette, Mya) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 21 RESPONSE to Motion re #19 MOTION to Dismiss Counter Claim and Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. (Gartenlaub, Douglas) Modified text on 9/4/2025 (ABM). |
| Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Hatchette, Mya) |
| Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss Counter Claim and Strike Affirmative Defenses by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Declaration)(Hatchette, Mya) |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #17 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Harold William Bloom III. Attorney Bloom is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of plaintiff. Attorney Bloom shall register with the Court's electronic case filing (ECF) system if he has not done so already. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 8/11/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION for Harold William Bloom III to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23704977 for $150 by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. (Hatchette, Mya) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Douglas K. Gartenlaub on behalf of Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Douglas K. Gartenlaub. (Gartenlaub, Douglas) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Gennifer Lynn Bridges, Troy K. Smith and Douglas K. Gartenlaub 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). (JVC) |
| Filing 14 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC by Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc.(Gartenlaub, Douglas) Modified on 7/25/2025 to edit text. (JVC) |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #12 Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff. The Clerk is directed to remove Bryan A. Coleman, Esq., as counsel of record in this matter. Plaintiff continues to be represented by other counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/16/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Bryan A. Coleman to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. (Hatchette, Mya) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 11 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Bryan Coleman 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (AET) |
| Filing 10 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). (CKS) |
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Filing 9
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective April 1, 2024, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 7/10/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mya M. Hatchette on behalf of Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. Lead Counsel: Mya M. Hatchette. (Hatchette, Mya) |
| Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on 07/03/2025 by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC as to Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. (Hatchette, Mya) Modified text on 7/7/2025 (KME). |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. (LD) |
| Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. (Hatchette, Mya) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Harold William Bloom, III and Bryan Coleman 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; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB) |
| Filing 3 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). (MLB) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:25-cv-729-WWB-LLL. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Favor Steel & Fabrication, Inc. (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23544552) filed by Fincantieri Marine Repair, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit)(Hatchette, Mya) Modified on 6/30/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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