Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. v. Sissine Office Systems, Inc.
| Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. |
| Sissine Office Systems, Inc. |
| Bill Adams |
| Sissine Office Systems, Inc. |
| Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. |
| 3:2025cv01169 |
| September 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Patricia D Barksdale |
| Marcia Morales Howard |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Fraud |
| None |
Docket Report
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Filing 41
ENDORSED ORDER: On or before March 26, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a notice on the docket indicating whether it consents to the dismissal of its claims without prejudice and the remand of Defendant's pending counterclaim to the Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County, Florida. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 3/19/2026. (ASF)
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Filing 40
NOTICE by Sissine Office Systems, Inc. re #39 Order (La Bouef, Joshua)
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Filing 39
ORDER: On or before March 18, 2026, Defendant shall file a notice on the docket indicating whether it objects to the dismissal of this action, including its pending counterclaim, without prejudice. If Defendant objects, Defendant shall have up to and including March 27, 2026, to file a response to #38 Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Counts III, IV, V, and VI Without Prejudice. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 3/12/2026. (ASF) Modified on 3/12/2026 to edit docket text (MDC).
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Filing 38
NOTICE by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice (Dempsey, Donald) Counsel to refile using the correct event. Modified text on 3/9/2026 (AM).
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Filing 37
MINUTE entry for proceedings held on 2/27/2026 before Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale: the court discussed #33 the motion to compel. (digital) (ASL)
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #33 the defendant's motion to compel and ordering the plaintiff's counsel to pay the defendant's reasonable expenses incurred in making the motion, including attorney's fees. By March 6, 2026, the plaintiff must provide the defendant the requested discovery. By March 13, 2026, the plaintiff's counsel must pay the defendant reasonable expenses. See the order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on February 27, 2026. (JCB)
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Filing 35
ORDER scheduling a hearing on #33 the defendant's motion to compel, on February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 5B of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse, 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The plaintiff's counsel must be prepared to (1) address the failure to communicate with opposing counsel and (2) show cause why sanctions should not be imposed under Rule 37(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on February 11, 2026. (JCB)
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Filing 34
NOTICE of compliance re #33 MOTION to Compel Discovery by Sissine Office Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(La Bouef, Joshua) Modified on 2/12/2026 to remove double text (MDC).
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Filing 33
MOTION to Compel Discovery by Sissine Office Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(La Bouef, Joshua) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified duplicate text on 2/4/2026 (CTR).
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Filing 32
RESPONSE in Opposition re #28 MOTION to Remand to State Court Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. filed by Sissine Office Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(La Bouef, Joshua) Modified text on 1/14/2026 (ABM).
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Filing 31
PLAINTIFF'S SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION to Remand by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Dempsey, Donald) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified text on 1/13/2026 (MCB). Modified on 1/13/2026 to edit docket text and event type (MDC).
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Filing 30
ORDER directing Plaintiff to file a supplement to #28 Plaintiff's Motion to Remand with the requisite Local Rule 3.01(g) Certification on or before January 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 1/7/2026. (ASF)
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #22 Jeremiah Blocker's motion for leave to withdraw as counsel for the plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 1/5/2026. (ASL)
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Filing 28
MOTION to Remand to State Court Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. by All Plaintiffs. (Dempsey, Donald)
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Filing 27
RESPONSE re #18 Order to show cause Filing Initial Disclosures by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc.. (Dempsey, Donald)
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #19 Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Count I and Count II Without Prejudice, which this Court construes as a motion for dismissal. Counts I and II of the Complaint are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 12/22/2025. (JW)
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Filing 25
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ronald Angerer II 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). (ARL)
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Filing 24
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ronald Paul Angerer, II of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JVC)
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Filing 23
SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Darren Jones, Joshua La Bouef, and FIRST NOTICE TO Donald Dempsey II 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). (ARL)
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Filing 22
Consent MOTION for Jeremiah R. Blocker to Withdraw as Attorney by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Blocker, Jeremiah) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified on 12/18/2025 as to docket text (ARL).
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Filing 21
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Dempsey, Donald) Modified on 12/18/2025 to edit docket text. (AR)
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Filing 20
INITIAL Disclosure pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Dempsey, Donald) Modified on 12/18/2025 to edit docket text. (AR)
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Filing 19
NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Dempsey, Donald)
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Filing 18
ORDER directing Plaintiff to show cause why this case should not be dismissed or sanctions imposed due to its failure to comply with the Local Rules and this Court's Order. Show Cause Response due by 12/29/2025. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 12/12/2025. (JW)
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Filing 17
CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (AA)
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Filing 16
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER AND REFERRAL TO MEDIATION: Plaintiff's disclosure statement due by 12/8/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 12/31/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 12/31/2025. Conduct mediation hearing by 9/11/2026. Discovery due by 10/9/2026. Dispositive motions due by 12/28/2026. All other motions due by 5/3/2027. Pretrial statement due by 5/17/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/24/2027 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 B before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. Bench Trial set for trial term commencing on 6/7/2027 at 09:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 B before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 11/13/2025. (Attachments: #1 Mediation Report Form, #2 Court Docket)(JW)
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Filing 15
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (La Bouef, Joshua) (Main Document 15 replaced on 11/13/2025) (MDC). Modified on 11/13/2025 to correct pdf page order (MDC).
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Filing 14
REPLY to #9 Counterclaim with Affirmative Defenses by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc.(Dempsey, Donald)
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Filing 13
NOTICE by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Notice of Appearance of Counsel (Dempsey, Donald) Modified on 10/24/2025 to edit text and to notify that Counsel has been contacted to refile using the correct event. (JVC)
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Filing 12
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Darren C. Jones and Joshua R. La Bouef of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
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Filing 11
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sissine Office Systems, Inc. (Jones, Darren) Modified text on 10/16/2025 (LAW).
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER. By October 23, 2025, Sissine Office Systems, Inc., must file (1) a notice identifying which lawyer will be serving as lead counsel, see Local Rule 2.02(a), and (2) a disclosure statement using the standard form on the court's website, www.flmd.uscourts.gov, see Local Rule 3.03. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on October 9, 2025. (JCB)
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Filing 9
Defendant's ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint , COUNTERCLAIM against Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. by Sissine Office Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(La Bouef, Joshua)
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel by Joshua R. La Bouef on behalf of Sissine Office Systems, Inc. (La Bouef, Joshua) Modified on 10/2/2025 to add text. (LD).
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Filing 7
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)
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Filing 6
STATE COMPLAINT against Sissine Office Systems, Inc. filed by Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Filed in State Court on 09/10/2025. (JG)
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Filing 5
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Darren Curtis Jones, Joshua R. La Bouef 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). (JG)
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Filing 4
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Darren Curtis Jones, Joshua R. La Bouef, Jeremiah Ray Blocker of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JG)
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Filing 3
NOTICE TO ALL COUNSELS 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). (JG)
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Filing 2
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:25-cv-01169-MMH-PDB. (KME)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court in and for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, case number 16-2025-CA-005600-AXXX-MA filed in State Court on 09/10/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23938508 filed by Sissine Office Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT Complaint, #2 Exhibit Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, #3 State Court Docket Sheet Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Jones, Darren)
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