Able Events et al v. Rocket Ball Ltd et al
| Able Events and Jonathan Kendrick |
| Rocket Ball Ltd, The Houston Rockets and Clutch City Sports and Enterraiment L.P., Tilman J. Fertitta, Patrick Fertitta, Jason Miller, Thaddeus Brown, James Kramer, Rocco Magni and Sussman Godfrey LLP |
| 3:2025cv01041 |
| September 5, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Laura Lothman Lambert |
| Racketeer/Corrupt Organization |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 39 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery and Case Management Deadlines Pending Resolution of Previously Filed Motion to Transfer and Supporting Memorandmu of Law by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocco Magni, Rocket Ball Ltd, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Russell, Cristine) Modified text and event on 2/24/2026 (MCB). |
Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #25 Defendants' Joint Motion to Lift Stay and Supporting Memorandum of Law. The stay, doc. #23, is lifted. Plaintiffs shall respond to the pending motions to dismiss, docs. #15, #18, on or before March 20, 2026. Additionally, based on the representations made at the hearing on February 18, 2026, doc. #37, Defendants Susman Godfrey, LLP and Rocco Magni's Motion to Transfer Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(a)(2) and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, doc. #9, is denied as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 2/18/2026. (BJR)
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| Filing 37 MINUTE Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/18/2026. (DIGITAL) (NK) |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting doc. #33 Amended Motion for Leave to Appear by Zoom and denying as moot doc. #35 Motion for Leave to File Reply to Amended Motion for Leave to Appear by Zoom. The parties are advised that the status conference scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. will now be held via the Zoom platform. Lead counsel for all parties shall appear. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 2/17/2026. (BJR)
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| Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to File Reply by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Sujat, Frederick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE to Motion re #33 Amended MOTION for Frederick Sujat to appear by video filed by Rocco Magni, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Franklin, Fred) |
| Filing 33 Amended MOTION for Frederick Sujat to appear by video by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Sujat, Frederick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice doc. #30 Motion for Leave to Appear by Zoom. Counsel for plaintiffs shall appear in person for the hearing scheduled on February 18, 2026. See doc. #27. Additionally, plaintiffs' motion fails to comply with the Local Rules of this Court because it does not include a memorandum of law in support of the request or a good-faith conferral certification. See Local Rule 3.01(b),(g), Middle District of Florida Local Rules. Plaintiffs are cautioned that future filings that fail to comply with the Local Rules of this Court will be denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 2/13/2026. (BJR)
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| Filing 31 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION for Frederick Sujat to appear by video filed by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd. (Cooper, Brenton) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Frederick Sujat to appear by video by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Sujat, Frederick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #28 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. Michael S. Goldberg, Esquire is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of defendants Rocket Ball, Ltd. d/b/a The Houston Rockets and Clutch City Sports & Entertainment L.P., Tilman Fertitta, Patrick Fertitta, Thaddeus Brown, and James Kramer. Attorney Goldberg 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 2/10/2026. (BJR)
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| Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Michael S. Goldberg to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24443463 for $150 by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd. (Cooper, Brenton) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
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Filing 27
ORDER Setting Hearing. The parties are advised that the Court will hold a status conference on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 5D of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse, 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Lead counsel shall personally appear. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 2/9/2026. (BJR)
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| Filing 26 SUPPLEMENT re #25 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Lift of Stay Entered November 21, 2025 and the Motion's Certificate of Conference by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd. (Cooper, Brenton) |
| Filing 25 JOINT MOTION to Lift of Stay and Support Memorandum of Law by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd. (Cooper, Brenton) Modified on 2/2/2026 to edit docket text (JDR). |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick Sujat on behalf of Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick (Sujat, Frederick) |
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Filing 23
Order denying without prejudice docs. #21, #22 Plaintiffs' Motions for Extension of Time to File Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs' deadlines to respond to the motions to dismiss are stayed until further order of the Court. On or before December 6, 2025, Larry Klayman, Esquire shall provide the Court with each plaintiff's mailing address, email address, and telephone number. As of December 6, 2025, this case is stayed to allow plaintiffs the opportunity to obtain new counsel. Counsel must file a notice of appearance by January 6, 2026. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 11/21/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Klayman, Larry) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Klayman, Larry) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #19 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs shall respond to the motion to dismiss, doc. #15, on or before November 17, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 11/14/2025. (BJR)
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| Filing 19 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Klayman, Larry) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support by Rocco Magni, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Complaint)(Russell, Cristine) |
| Filing 17 JOINDER in motion by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd re #9 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Sussman Godfrey LLP, Rocco Magni . (Cooper, Brenton) |
| Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd. (Cooper, Brenton) |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocket Ball Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sponsorship Agreement Excerpt, #2 Exhibit Arbitration Counterclaims, #3 Exhibit Respondents' Notice of Withdrawal of Counterclaims, #4 Exhibit Confirmation of Arbitration Award, #5 Exhibit Texas Litigation Second Amended Complaint, #6 Exhibit First-Filed M.D. Fla. Complaint)(Cooper, Brenton) |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part #13 Defendants Susman Godfrey, LLP and Rocco Magni's Motion to Stay Discovery and Case Management Deadlines Pending Resolution of Previously Filed Motion to Transfer. All deadlines are stayed pending adjudication of #9 Defendants Susman Godfrey, LLP and Rocco Magni's Motion to Transfer Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(a)(2). Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/15/2025. (ASN)
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| Filing 13 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Case Management Deadlines Pending Resolution of Previously Filed Motion to Transfer and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Rocco Magni, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Russell, Cristine) Modified on 10/14/2025 to edit docket text (JDR). |
| Filing 12 WAIVER of service returned executed on 9/5/2025 by Jonathan Kendrick, Able Events as to Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Klayman, Larry) |
| Filing 11 WAIVER of service returned executed on 9/5/2025 by Jonathan Kendrick, Able Events as to Rocco Magni. (Klayman, Larry) |
| Filing 10 RESPONSE to Motion re #9 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Able Events, Jonathan Kendrick. (Klayman, Larry) |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by Rocco Magni, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Russell, Cristine) |
| 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 9/10/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 6 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:25-cv-1041-WWB-LLL. Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz no longer assigned to the case. (jkl) |
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Filing 5
ORDER of recusal, directing the Clerk to reassign this case to another United States Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/8/2025. (BGR)
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| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Rocco Magni, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Russell, Cristine) |
| Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Thaddeus Brown, Patrick Fertitta, Tilman J. Fertitta, James Kramer, Rocco Magni, Jason Miller, Rocket Ball Ltd, Sussman Godfrey LLP with Jury Demand filed by Jonathan Kendrick, Able Events. FILED in State Court on 7/31/25. (JTM) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:25-cv-1041-WWB-SJH. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Notice of Removal from Duval County Circuit Court, case number 2025-CA-004675 filed in State Court on 07/31/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23830767 filed by Rocco Magni, Sussman Godfrey LLP. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Russell, Cristine). |
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