Bateman et al v. UNA Trans Logistics, LLC et al
| Jasmine Bateman and Duane Howard |
| UNA Trans Logistics, LLC and Alen Suljkanovic |
| 3:2025cv00803 |
| July 16, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Monte C Richardson |
| Motor Vehicle |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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| Filing 35 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM before Charles A. Mancuso. (Mancuso, Charles) |
| Filing 34 CERTIFICATE of counsel by Bruce Michael Trybus on behalf of UNA Trans Logistics, LLC (Trybus, Bruce) |
| Filing 33 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard. (Lattimore, William) |
Filing 32
ORDER directing the parties to confer and then advise the Court on the selection of a mediator, on or before January 12, 2026. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 12/12/2025. (CKS)
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Filing 31
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings and Joinder of Parties due by 2/2/2026; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 5/5/2026; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 6/4/2026; Discovery due by 7/2/2026; Conduct mediation hearing by 7/17/2026 (Lead counsel to coordinate dates); Dispositive motions due by 8/4/2026; All other motions due by 11/4/2026; Pretrial statement due by 12/1/2026; Trial Status Conference set for 12/8/2026 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 A before Judge Wendy W. Berger; Jury Trial set for the January 2027 trial term commencing on 1/4/2027 at 09:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 A before Judge Wendy W. Berger. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 12/12/2025. (CKS) (Main Document 31 replaced on 12/12/2025) (CKS). (CKS).
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| Filing 30 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Lattimore, William) |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER: The case management report (Doc. #26) is STRICKEN. The parties are DIRECTED to file a case management report with dates on or before December 4, 2025. Failure to file a case management report that conforms with this order may result in dismissal without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 11/21/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 28 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Bruce Michael Trybus 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). (BD) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Unavailability by Alen Suljkanovic, UNA Trans Logistics, LLC (Trybus, Bruce) Modified text on 11/6/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 26 STRICKEN PER COURT'S ENDORSED ORDER 29***CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Lattimore, William) Modified text on 11/24/2025 (ABM). |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #24 Verified Motion for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice because it does not comply with Local Rule 2.01(c). Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 10/17/2025. (TAM)
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Careton Matthews, Jr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24004513 for $150 by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard. (Lattimore, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER discharging #20 the Court's Order to Show Cause as to why this case should not be dismissed for want of subject-matter jurisdiction. The case will proceed. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/3/2025. (ASN)
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| Filing 22 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Lattimore, William) |
| Filing 21 Defendant UNA Trans Logistics, LLC's Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by UNA Trans Logistics, LLC.(Trybus, Bruce) Modified on 10/2/2025 to edit text. (JVC) |
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Filing 20
ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall show cause on or before October 3, 2025, as to why this case should not be dismissed for want of subject-matter jurisdiction. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of this case without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/26/2025. (CKS)
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Filing 19
ORDER denying as moot #17 Defendant UNA Trans Logistics, LLC's Motion to Dismiss Counts II, III, V, VI, VII and VII. On or before October 3, 2025, Plaintiff may file an amended answer to substantively respond to Counts II, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/26/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 18 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand as to Counts I and IV by UNA Trans Logistics, LLC.(Trybus, Bruce) |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Counts II, III, V, VI, VII and VII by UNA Trans Logistics, LLC. (Trybus, Bruce) Modified text on 9/18/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard as to Alen Suljkanovic. (Lattimore, William) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS reissued as to Alen Suljkanovic. (BD) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard as to Alen Suljkanovic. (Lattimore, William) |
| Filing 13 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard. (Lattimore, William) |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting #10 Defendant Una Trans Logistics, LLC's Motion for Extension of Time. The Court has considered Plaintiffs' opposition but finds that good cause exists for the extension. Accordingly, Defendant shall file its response to the Complaint on or before September 19, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/27/2025. (TAM)
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| Filing 11 RESPONSE in Opposition re #10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Lattimore, William) |
| Filing 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by UNA Trans Logistics, LLC. (Trybus, Bruce) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 08/09/2025 by Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard as to UNA Trans Logistics, LLC. (Lattimore, William) |
| Filing 8 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 7
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 7/25/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by William Lattimore on behalf of Jasmine Bateman, Duane Howard. Lead Counsel: William Lattimore. (Lattimore, William) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Alen Suljkanovic, UNA Trans Logistics, LLC. (BD) |
| Filing 4 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). (BD) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Careton Matthews, Jr. 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; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:25-cv-803-WWB-MCR. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23615245) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons UNA, #3 Proposed Summons Alen S)(Lattimore, William) |
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