Ballentine v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al
| Marvelle J. Ballentine |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., Accenture LLP, TaskUs, Inc., Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan and Genpact Limited |
| 5:2026cv00213 |
| March 25, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Philip R Lammens |
| Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe |
| Assault Libel & Slander |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 40 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (RLD) |
Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER dismissing the case without prejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The Court construes #38 Plaintiff's Motion for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice Under Rule 41(a)(2) as a notice of voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i), and accordingly dismisses the case. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and close this case. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/24/2026. (LIA)
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| Filing 38 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (JG) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Devin S. Anderson 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) |
| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss All Claims Against Them by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 35 MOTION to Dismiss All Claims Asserted by Plaintiff against Defendant Accenture LLP by Accenture LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of filing Certification of No Third-Party Litigation by Marvelle J. Ballentine re #27 Standing Order. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(JG) |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of Constituent Correspondence by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Letter)(JG) |
| Filing 32 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Accenture LLP, Devin S. Anderson, Genpact USA, Inc., Christopher W. Keegan, Meta Platforms, Inc., TaskUs, Inc. with Jury Demand. Terminating Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine.(JG) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan re #27 Standing Order - Defendants Devin S. Anderson and Christopher W. Keegan's Certification of No Third-Party Litigation Funding (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE by Accenture LLP re #27 Standing Order - Defendant Accenture LLP's Certification of No Third-Party Litigation Funding (Chapleau, Marianna) |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER denying #25 Time-Sensitive Petition for Administrative Reassignment. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/2/2026. (TAH)
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Filing 28
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 4/2/2026. (RMF)
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Filing 27
STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/2/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 26 DECLARATION of Marvelle J. Ballentine in Support of Plaintiff's Urgent Motion for Recusal and to Identify Deficiency, Toll Cure Period, and Clarify Service by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (Per Plaintiff, motion not to be filed in this case). (LJC) |
| Filing 25 Time-sensitive MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Administrative Reassignment by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C) (chambers notified)(LJC) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss all Claims Against Them by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Marianna Chapleau on behalf of Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. Lead Counsel: Marianna C. Chapleau. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 22 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Christopher W. Keegan. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Devin S. Anderson. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Accenture LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 19 Case Reassigned to Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe. New case number: 5:26-cv-213-AGM-PRL. Judge Jordan Emery Pratt no longer assigned to the case. (LMF) |
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Filing 18
ORDER directing the Clerk to transfer this case to the Honorable Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(a). Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 4/1/2026. (TAV)
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #8 Plaintiff's "Motion for Court-Ordered Service of Process on Defendant Devin S. Anderson" and #9 Plaintiff's "Motion to Transfer to Orlando Division" in light of #14 Plaintiff's "Notice of Withdrawal of Motion for Court-Ordered Service (Dkt. 8) and #15 Plaintiff's "Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Transfer (Dkt. 9)." Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 3/31/2026. (TAV)
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Filing 16
ORDER granting #13 motion of Devin S. Anderson, Esq. to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 3/31/2026. (AR)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL of motion re #9 Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (RLD) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL of motion re #8 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (RLD) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Devin S. Anderson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24683168 for $150 by Accenture LLP. (Chapleau, Marianna) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. |
| Filing 12 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). (TPL) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE to pro se litigant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 3/26/2026. (HAI) |
| Filing 10 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to drop party by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (RLD) |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to the Orlando Division by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (RLD) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Court Ordered Service of Process on Defendant Devin S. Anderson by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (RLD) |
| Filing 7 CONSENT to Removal by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (RLD) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Devin S. Anderson, Genpact USA, Inc., Christopher W. Keegan, Meta Platforms, Inc., TaskUs, Inc.. (RLD) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:26-cv-213-JEP-PRL. (RLD) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Accenture LLP. Related case(s): Yes (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Accenture LLP identifying Corporate Parent Accenture plc for Accenture LLP.. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Marianna Chapleau on behalf of Accenture LLP. Lead Counsel: Marianna C. Chapleau. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in and for Lake County, case number 35-2026-CA-000494-AXXX-01 filed in State Court on March 2, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24669529 filed by Accenture LLP. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit 11, #14 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chapleau, Marianna) |
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