DonutNV Franchising, Inc. v. Dropping Donuts LLC et al
| DONUTNV FRANCHISING, INC. |
| Dropping Donuts LLC, Matthew Lee Hughey and Tanya R. Hughey |
| 5:2026cv00372 |
| May 23, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Philip R Lammens |
| Jordan Emery Pratt |
| Contract: Franchise |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Injunctive & Declaratory Relief |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 25 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
Filing 26
ORDER to show cause why the above-listed cases should not be consolidated as to DonutNV Franchising, Inc. Show Cause Response due by 7/14/2026 Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 7/2/2026. (EGP)
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Filing 24
ORDER discharging #22 this Court's June 26, 2026 Show Cause Order; dismissing without prejudice #13 Plaintiff's "Complaint for Interim and Provisional Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, Enforcement of Advancement Obligation, Breach of Contract, and Attorneys' Fees"; denying without prejudice #19 Plaintiff's "Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Stay Arbitration and Enforce Release, Covenant-Not-to-Sue, Stipulated-Injunction, and Court-Relief Provisions." On or before July 13, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a second amended complaint in compliance with this Order and all Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 7/1/2026. (ASN)
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| Filing 23 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #22 Order filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
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Filing 22
ORDER directing Plaintiff to show cause, on or before July 6, 2026, why this case should not be dismissed for want of subject-matter jurisdiction. This Court RESERVES RULING on #19 Plaintiff's "Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Stay Arbitration and Enforce Release, Covenant-Not-To-Sue, Stipulated-Injunction, and Court-Relief Provisions" until this Court is satisfied that it has subject-matter jurisdiction over this action. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 6/26/2026. (ASN)
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| Filing 21 Case Reassigned to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt. New case number: 5:26-cv-372-JEP-PRL. Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe no longer assigned to the case. (RN) |
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Filing 20
ORDER transferring this case to United States District Judge Jordan E. Pratt, with his consent, for consideration with Case No. 5:26-cv-00369-JEP. The Clerk is directed to transfer the case. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 6/22/2026. (TAH)
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| Filing 19 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit AAA Initiation Letter)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 18 WAIVER of service returned executed on 6/8/2026 by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. as to All Defendants. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 17 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified on 6/10/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of compliance Plaintiff's Certification of No Third-Party Litigation Funding by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 15 CERTIFICATE of compliance With Rule 11 Pursuant to Standing Order Requiring Disclosure of the Use of Artificial Intelligence by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified text on 6/9/2026 (MCB). |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS issued as to Dropping Donuts LLC, Matthew Lee Hughey, Tanya R. Hughey. (MCB) |
| Filing 13 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
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Filing 12
STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 6/3/2026. (RMF)
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Filing 11
STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 6/3/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 10 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 9
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 6/3/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Dropping Donuts LLC, Matthew Lee Hughey, Tanya R. Hughey. (BD) |
| Filing 7 PROPOSED summons to be issued by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 6 PROPOSED summons to be issued by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 4 ENTERED IN ERROR - PDF REMOVED (ADR) Modified text on 5/29/2026 (ADR). |
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Filing 3
ENDORSED ORDER striking #1 Complaint for failure to comply with Local Rule 1.08. Plaintiff is granted leave to file a complaint that complies with all Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules of the Middle District of Florida. The Clerk is directed to strike #1 Complaint. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 5/27/2026. (LIA)
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| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:26-cv-372-AGM-PRL. (ADR) |
| Filing 1 STRICKEN Per 3 Order -COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25002392) filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Franchise Agreement, #2 Exhibit Addendum & General Release, #3 Exhibit AAA Arbitration Demand, #4 Exhibit Advancement Demand, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified text on 5/26/2026 (ADR). Modified docket text on 5/27/2026 (JTM).Counsel notified of summons language being incomplete, counsel will refile summons. Modified on 5/29/2026 (ADR). |
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