Menzie v. LR Trucking Inc. et al
| ANELLA V. MENZIE |
| LR TRUCKING INC. and ARNULFO ROJAS |
| Richard Reinhart |
| 5:2026cv00034 |
| January 15, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Philip R Lammens |
| Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe |
| Personal Inj. Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-(Citizenship) |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 40 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #34 Standing Order by Anella V. Menzie. (Sitler, Martin) |
| Filing 39 AMEDNED RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Counts II of the Amended Complaint filed by Anella V. Menzie. (Sitler, Martin) Modified text on 6/12/2026 (JDR). |
Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER denying #37 Request for Oral Argument. If oral argument would assist the Court, oral argument will be scheduled. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 6/9/2026. (JMT)
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| Filing 37 Amended REQUEST for oral argument re #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Counts II of the Amended Complaint by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. (Zmijewski, Donna) |
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Filing 36
ENDORSED ORDER striking #35 Certification of Compliance for failure to strictly comply with the AI Standing Order. Plaintiff is directed to refile in strict compliance or withdraw filings as needed. Failure to do one or the other within three days of the date of this Order may result in sanctions up to and including dismissal without prejudice. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 6/8/2026. (JMT)
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| Filing 35 ***STRICKEN PER ENDORSED ORDER 36*** CERTIFICATE of compliance re #34 Standing Order by Anella V. Menzie. (Sitler, Martin) Modified on 6/8/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
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Filing 34
STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 5/27/2026. (JMT)
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Filing 33
ORDER denying #30 Motion to Request Oral Argument. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 5/26/2026. (JWM)
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| Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Counts II of the Amended Complaint filed by Anella V. Menzie. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Sitler, Martin) |
| Filing 31 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #28 Standing Order Requiring Disclosure of 3rd-Party Litigation Funding by Anella V. Menzie. (Sardina, Sara) |
| Filing 30 REQUEST for oral argument regarding Plaintiff's Objection to Defendant's Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas, Dated April 14, 2026. by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. (Zmijewski, Donna). |
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Filing 29
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 9/30/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 9/30/2026. Discovery due by 6/4/2027 Dispositive motions due by 7/6/2027 Pretrial statement due by 11/8/2027 All other motions due by 10/6/2027 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 4/6/2027 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 5/6/2027. Trial Status Conference set for 11/9/2027 at 12:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe Jury Trial set for the December 2027 trial term commencing on 12/6/2027 at 08:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/28/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/23/2026. (RMF)
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Filing 28
STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/22/2026. (RMF)
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER discharging #22 Order to Show Cause. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/21/2026. (JMT)
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER denying #24 Request for Oral Argument. If oral argument would assist the Court, oral argument will be scheduled. Additionally, the Motion fails to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/21/2026. (JMT)
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| Filing 25 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #22 Order to show cause filed by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Zmijewski, Donna) Modified text on 4/21/2026 (MCB). |
| Filing 24 REQUEST for oral argument re #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Counts II of the Amended Complaint by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. (Attachments: #1 Amended Motion to Dismiss Count 2)(Zmijewski, Donna) |
| Filing 23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Counts II of the Amended Complaint by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. (Zmijewski, Donna) |
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Filing 22
ORDER to show cause as to Defendants LR Trucking Inc., and Arnulfo Rojas. No later than April 30, 2026, Defendants LR Trucking and Arnulfo Rojas must file a Response to this Order to Show Cause containing the necessary jurisdictional allegations so that the Court can determine whether it has diversity jurisdiction over this action. Failure to timely file a Response and/or failure to include sufficient allegations in the Response may result in remand without further notice. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/17/2026. (TAH)
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER denying #20 Motion to Dismiss for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/15/2026. (JMT)
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| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Counts II of Amended Complaint by LR Trucking Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A-D)(Zmijewski, Donna) Modified on 4/15/2026 to edit docket text (RN). |
| Filing 19 Plaintiff's claims against Defendant P&R Trucking Services, Inc. are dismissed without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/9/2026. (JMT) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Anella V. Menzie (Sitler, Martin) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER striking #15 Request for Oral Argument. Pursuant to Local Rule 1.06(c), LR Trucking Inc.'s motion to dismiss was automatically denied. If a ruling on the motion is requested, it must be re-filed in this case on or before April 14, 2026. To the extent LR Trucking Inc. argues that a defendant was fraudulently joined to destroy diversity jurisdiction, that argument should be included in the re-filed motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 3/31/2026. (JMT)
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| Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Appearance by Martin Hayes Sitler on behalf of Anella V. Menzie (Sitler, Martin) |
| Filing 15 REQUEST for oral argument or ruling by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss)(Zmijewski, Donna) |
| Filing 14 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Zmijewski, Donna) |
| Filing 13 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Zmijewski, Donna) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Martin H. Sitler 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). (MSN) |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Anella V. Menzie identifying Corporate Parent ANELLA V. MENZIE for Anella V. Menzie.. (Sitler, Martin) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Anella V. Menzie. Related case(s): No (Sitler, Martin) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Hayes Sitler on behalf of Anella V. Menzie (Sitler, Martin) |
| 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). (RMF) |
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Filing 7
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules became effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. 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. 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 Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 1/27/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. Related case(s): Yes (Zmijewski, Donna) Modified text on 1/16/2026 (MGB). |
| Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas . (Zmijewski, Donna) Modified text on 1/16/2026 (MGB). |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Donna Sue Zmijewski on behalf of LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas. Lead Counsel: Jeffrey M. Thompson. (Zmijewski, Donna) Modified text on 1/20/2026 (AM). |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Donna Sue Zmijewski on behalf of LR Trucking Inc., Arnulfo Rojas (Zmijewski, Donna) Modified text on 1/20/2026 (AM). |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:26-cv-34-AGM-PRL. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Marion County Circuit Court, case number 25-CA-002320 filed in State Court on 10/15/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24337048 filed by Arnuldo Rojas, LR Trucking Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT Amended Complaint, #2 State Court ANSWER Answer to Amended Complaint, #3 State Court Docket Sheet Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents State Court Documents (Exhibits), #5 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Zmijewski, Donna) Modified text and docket to remove capitalization on 1/20/2026 (AM). |
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