DonutNV Franchising, Inc. v. Purple Circles Inc. et al
| DONUTNV FRANCHISING, INC. |
| Purple Circles Inc. and Matthew Furman |
| 5:2026cv00378 |
| 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 20
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 19
ORDER denying #17 Plaintiff's "Renewed Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Stay Released and Non-Individual Arbitration Claims and to Enforce Release, Covenant-Not-to-Sue, Stipulated-Injunction, Court-Relief, and Individual-Action Provisions"; denying as moot #18 Plaintiff's "Request for Expedited Hearing and Oral Argument." Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 6/26/2026. (ASN)
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Expedited Hearing and Oral Argument re #17 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified on 6/25/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 17 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| Filing 16 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 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. Related case(s): Yes (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified on 6/24/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
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Filing 14
ORDER discharging #12 this Court's June 18, 2026 Show Cause Order; dismissing without prejudice #2 Plaintiff's "Complaint for Interim and Provisional Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, Enforcement of Advancement Obligation, Breach of Contract, and Attorneys' Fees"; denying without prejudice #11 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 6, 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 6/22/2026. (ASN)
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| Filing 13 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #20 Order filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Purple Circles Inc. Articles of Incorporation, #2 Exhibit Furman Addendum)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified on 6/22/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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Filing 12
***DISCHARGED PURSUANT TO COURT'S #14 ORDER*** ORDER directing Plaintiff to show cause on or before June 26, 2026, as to why this case should not be dismissed for want of subject-matter jurisdiction. This Court RESERVES RULING on 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" (Doc. 11) until this Court is satisfied that it has subject-matter jurisdiction over this action. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 6/18/2026. (ASN) Modified text on 6/23/2026 (AA).
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| Filing 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DonutNV Franchising, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit AAA Initiation Letter)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) |
| 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) Modified text on 6/10/2026 (LAW). |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Matthew Furman, Purple Circles Inc. (CTR) |
| Filing 7 PROPOSED summons to be issued by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified text on 6/4/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 6 PROPOSED summons to be issued by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. (Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified text on 6/4/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 5 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 4 ENTERED IN ERROR - PDF REMOVED (ADR) Modified on 5/29/2026 (ADR). |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:26-cv-378-JEP-PRL. (ADR) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by DonutNV Franchising, Inc. Related document: #1 Complaint.(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Modified text on 5/27/2026 (ADR). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25002519) 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)(Tarpeh, Jaryeneh) Counsel was notified that complaint had blank pages, counsel will refile. Modified text on 5/27/2026 (ADR). Counsel notified of summons language being incomplete, counsel will refile summons. Modified on 5/29/2026 (ADR). |
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