DonutNV Franchising, Inc v. LBC Donuts LLC et al
| DONUTNV FRANCHISING, INC. |
| Daniel Cook, Cindy Cook and LBC Donuts, LLC |
| 5:2026cv00376 |
| 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 21 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 22
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 20
ORDER discharging #18 this Court's June 26, 2026 Show Cause Order; dismissing without prejudice #1 Plaintiff's "Complaint for Interim and Provisional Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, Enforcement of Advancement Obligation, Breach of Contract, and Attorneys' Fees"; denying without prejudice #14 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 an 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 19 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #18 Order filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified to remove extra period on 6/30/2026 (AA). |
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Filing 18
***DISCHARGED; pursuant to court's order #20.*** 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 #14 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) Modified text on 7/2/2026 (LNR).
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| Filing 17 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 16 Case Reassigned to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt. New case number: 5:26-cv-376-JEP-PRL. Judge Julie S. Sneed no longer assigned to the case. (LMF) |
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Filing 15
ORDER. Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(a)(2)(A), this case is TRANSFERRED to United States District Judge Jordan Pratt with his consent. See United States v. Stone, 411 F.2d 597, 599 (5th Cir. 1969) ("District [j]udges have the inherent power to transfer cases from one to another for the expeditious administration of justice."). Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 6/22/2026. (MSB)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit AAA Initiation Letter)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) . Added MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on 6/18/2026 (AA). |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 12 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
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Filing 11
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to DonutNV Franchising, Inc. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the court's Order of May 27, 2026 (Dkt. #3) directing Plaintiff to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions. Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 6/16/2026. (ARL) Modified on 6/16/2026 (GNB).
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| Filing 10 WAIVER of service returned executed on 6/8/2026 by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. as to All Defendants. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Cindy Cook, Daniel Cook, LBC Donuts, LLC. (AA) |
| 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 on 5/29/2026 (ADR). |
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Filing 3
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 5/27/2026. (GNB)
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| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Julie S. Sneed and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:26-cv-376-JSS-PRL. (ADR) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25002504) filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Franchise Agreement, #2 Exhibit General Rlease, #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).Counsel notified of summons language being incomplete, counsel will refile summons. Modified on 5/29/2026 (ADR). |
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