Wentz v. Project Veritas et al
Plaintiff: Steve Wentz
Defendant: James O'Keefe, III, Allison Maass, Breitbart News Network, LLC and Project Veritas
Case Number: 6:2017cv01164
Filed: June 23, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Orlando Office
County: Orange
Presiding Judge: Gregory J Kelly
Referring Judge: G Kendall Sharp
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
September 23, 2019 Filing 195 JUDGMENT in favor of Project Veritas, Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III against Steve Wentz. ( Signed by Deputy Clerk) (SPM)
September 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 194 ORDER adopting #186 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS granting in part and denying in part #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas., #189 Objection is OVERRULED. Defendants shall be awarded costs in the amount of $9267.51. Clerk is directed to enter judgment and CLOSE the case. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 9/23/2019. (copies mailed/emailed)(AKC)
August 21, 2019 Filing 193 MANDATE of USCA as to #184 Notice of appeal filed by Steve Wentz Issued as Mandate: 08/21/19 USCA number: 19-12671. DISMISSED. (JP)
August 15, 2019 Filing 192 RESPONSE to #189 Objections to #186 Report and Recommendations filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 8/16/2019 (SPM).
August 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 191 ENDORSED ORDER denying #187 Motion for Imposition of Deadline to Pay Sanctions. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 8/13/2019. (SC)
August 9, 2019 Filing 190 RESPONSE in Opposition re #187 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Imposition of Court Deadline filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Project Vertitas's brash social media posts and bulk emails featuring pictures of check, #2 Project Veritas deposition transcript excerpt)(Conlin, Cynthia)
August 2, 2019 Filing 189 OBJECTION re #186 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. . (Magruder, George)
August 1, 2019 Filing 188 NOTICE by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas re #187 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Imposition of Court Deadline (notice of updated conferral) (Magruder, George)
July 26, 2019 Filing 187 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Imposition of Court Deadline by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Magruder, George)
July 19, 2019 Filing 186 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #157 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENTITLEMENT TO ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. It is RECOMMENDED that the Motion (Doc. No. 157) be GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as follows: 1. That Defendants are entitled to an award of costs of $9,267.51; and 2. In all other respects, that the Motion be DENIED. A party has fourteen days from this date to file written objections to the Report and Recommendation's factual findings and legal conclusions. Failure to file written objections waives that party's right to challenge on appeal any unobjected-to factual finding or legal conclusion the district judge adopts from the Report and Recommendation. 11th Cir. R. 3-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 7/19/2019. (MB)
July 16, 2019 Filing 185 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re #184 Notice of appeal. (JP)
July 15, 2019 Filing 184 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #151 Judgment, #150 Order on motion for summary judgmentOrder on Motion for Miscellaneous ReliefOrder on Motion for Partial Summary JudgmentOrder on motion to stayOrder on Motion for Attorney Fees by Steve Wentz. Filing fee not paid. (Conlin, Cynthia)
July 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 183 ORDER adopting and approving #170 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. Defendant's Motion to Quantify Attorneys' Fees Pursuant to February 22, 2019 Order #137 is granted in part and denied in part. The Court awards attorneys' fees in the amount of $4,899.50 to Defendants Project Veritas, James O'Keefe, III, and Allison Maas and against Plaintiff Steve Wentz and his counsel. In all other respects, the Motion #137 is denied. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 7/15/2019. (SC)
July 8, 2019 Filing 182 REPLY to #179 Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's #173 Objection to #170 Magistrate's report and recommendation re #137 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 7/9/2019 (RDO).
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 181 ENDORSED ORDER granting #180 Motion for Leave to File Reply.. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 7/2/2019. (SC)
July 1, 2019 Filing 180 Unopposed MOTION for leave to file reply to #179 Defendants' response to Plaintiff's objection to #170 Magistrate's report and recommendation by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
June 27, 2019 Filing 179 RESPONSE to objections to #170 Report and Recommendations on Defendants' Motion to Quantify Fees filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason)
June 21, 2019 Filing 178 SUR-REPLY to #172 Reply to Response to #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 6/24/2019 (RDO).
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 177 ENDORSED ORDER granting #176 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUR-REPLY TO #172 DEFENDANTS' REPLY TO #165 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITIONTO #157 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENTITLEMENT TO ATTORNEYS' FEES. On or before June 21, 2019, Plaintiff may file a sur-reply not exceeding ten pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 6/17/2019. (MB)
June 14, 2019 Filing 176 Unopposed MOTION for leave to file sur-reply #172 Reply to Response to #157 MOTION by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 6/17/2019 (RDO).
June 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 175 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #161 Plaintiff's Motion for a Stay of Taxation of Costs. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 6/14/2019. (SC)
June 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 174 ORDER denying #160 Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration of Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 6/14/2019. (SC)
June 14, 2019 Filing 173 OBJECTION re #170 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #137 MOTION for Attorney Fees (to Quantify) filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. . (Conlin, Cynthia)
June 10, 2019 Filing 172 REPLY to Response to Motion re #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Magruder, George)
June 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 171 ENDORSED ORDER granting #167 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO #157 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENTITLEMENT TO ATTORNEYS' FEES. On or before June 10, 2019, Defendants may file a reply to the response to Defendants' motion for entitlement to attorney's fees that does not exceed eight pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 6/3/2019. (MB)
May 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 170 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #137 MOTION TO QUANTIFY ATTORNEYS' FEES PURSUANT TO FEBRUARY 22, 2019 ORDER. A party has fourteen days from this date to file written objections to the Report and Recommendation's factual findings and legal conclusions. Failure to file written objections waives that party's right to challenge on appeal any unobjected-to factual finding or legal conclusion the district judge adopts from the Report and Recommendation. 11th Cir. R. 3-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 5/31/2019. (HMK)
May 23, 2019 Filing 169 RESPONSE in Opposition re #160 MOTION for Reconsideration re #151 Judgment, #150 Order on motion for summary judgmentOrder on Motion for Miscellaneous ReliefOrder on Motion for Partial Summary JudgmentOrder on motion to stayOrder on Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
May 23, 2019 Filing 168 RESPONSE in Opposition re #161 MOTION to stay re #159 Bill of costs, #153 Bill of costs - proposed filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
May 16, 2019 Filing 167 MOTION for leave to file Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motion for Entitlement to Attorneys' Fees by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
May 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 166 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #158 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO #157 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENTITLEMENT TO ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS; denying as moot #164 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO #157 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENTITLEMENT TO ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS THROUGHOUT BRIEFING PERIOD OF DOC. 158. The response to the motion for attorney's fees was filed on May 15, 2019. Doc. No. 165. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 5/16/2019. (MB)
May 15, 2019 Filing 165 RESPONSE in Opposition re #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit order from Florida 18th Judicial Circuit interpreting antii-SLAPP statute, #2 Exhibit Transcript of deposition of Russel Verney (PV Corporate Rep 30b6), #3 Exhibit Transcript of continued deposition of James O'Keefe, #4 Exhibit Transcript of deposition of James O'Keefe (first part))(Conlin, Cynthia)
May 15, 2019 Filing 164 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs throughout the end of the briefing period of Doc. 158 by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
May 13, 2019 Filing 163 RESPONSE to Motion re #137 MOTION for Attorney Fees (to Quantify) filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit email conferral on attorney fee motion)(Conlin, Cynthia)
May 10, 2019 Filing 162 NOTICE of compliance re #156 Order pdf by Steve Wentz (Conlin, Cynthia)
May 9, 2019 Filing 161 MOTION to stay re #159 Bill of costs, #153 Bill of costs - proposed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
May 9, 2019 Filing 160 MOTION for Reconsideration re #151 Judgment, #150 Order on motion for summary judgmentOrder on Motion for Miscellaneous ReliefOrder on Motion for Partial Summary JudgmentOrder on motion to stayOrder on Motion for Attorney Fees by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
May 8, 2019 Filing 159 BILL OF COSTS taxed against Steve Wentz in the amount of $9,267.51. Signed by Deputy Clerk. (RDO)
May 8, 2019 Filing 158 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
May 1, 2019 Filing 157 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Magruder, George) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 5/2/2019 (RDO).
April 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 156 ORDER. United States Magistrate Gregory J. Kelly's Order on Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses #131 is affirmed. Plaintiff Steve Wentz's Objection to Magistrate Judge's Order #135 is overruled. On or before 5/7/2019, Plaintiff Steve Wentz shall provide full responses to the Discovery Requests as narrowed by the parties in Doc. 93-1. On or before 5/10/19, Plaintiff Steve Wentz shall file a certificate of compliance with the discovery obligations in this Order. Plaintiff Steve Wentz and his counsel shall pay Defendants' attorneys' fees incurred in bringing the Motion to Compel in an amount determined by the Court through resolution of Defendants' pending Motion to Quantify Attorneys' Fees #137. The Clerk of Court shall terminate Plaintiff Steve Wentz's Expedited Motion for a Stay of Enforcement of Magistrate's Order Pending Appeal to the District Court #134. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 4/29/2019. (SC)
April 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 155 ENDORSED ORDER granting #154 Joint Motion to Bifurcate Entitlement and Quantity of Attorneys' Fees. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 4/29/2019. (SC)
April 26, 2019 Filing 154 Joint MOTION to Bifurcate Entitlement and Quantity of Attorney's Fees by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
April 23, 2019 Filing 153 PROPOSED BILL OF COSTS by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Cost Itemization, #2 Back-up Documentation)(Zimmerman, Jason)
April 22, 2019 Filing 152 NOTICE canceling Jury Trial hearing scheduled for August, 2019 trial term. (AKC)
April 17, 2019 Filing 151 JUDGMENT. Final Summary Judgment is hereby entered in favor of Defendants Project Veritas, Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III and against Plaintiff Steve Wentz. ( Signed by Deputy Clerk) (RDO)
April 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 150 ORDER granting #84 Defendants Project Veritas, James O'Keefe III, and Allison Maass' Motion for Summary Judgment; denying as moot #124 Defendant's Motion to Exclude Testimony and Opinions of Robert Love ; denying as moot #125 Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; reserving jurisdiction#134 Plaintiff's Expedited Motion for a Stay of Enforcement of Magistrate's Order Pending Appeal; reserving jurisdiction #135 Plaintiff's Objection to Magistrate's Order; reserving jurisdiction #137 Defendants' Motion to Quantify Attorneys' Fees Pursuant to February 22,2019 Order. The Court also reserves jurisdiction to determine whether to award attorneys' fees and costs and the amount of any such award, upon proper motion and submission of appropriate affidavits. The Clerk is directed to enter final summary judgment in favor of Defendants Project Veritas, James O'Keefe, III, and Allison Maass and against Plaintiff Steve Wentz on all of the claims set forth in #81 the Amended Complaint. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 4/16/2019. (SC)
April 5, 2019 Filing 149 REPLY to Response to Motion re #125 MOTION for partial summary judgment filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Steve Wentz)(Conlin, Cynthia)
March 29, 2019 Set/reset scheduling order deadlines: Pretrial statement due by 5/28/2019, All other motions due by 6/17/2019, Jury Trial set for trial term beginning on 8/1/2019 in Orlando Courtroom 6 C before Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp. (RDO)
March 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 148 ORDER granting in part #144 Joint Motion for Extension of Case Management Deadlines. The Court extends the deadlines as follows: In-Person Meeting of Counsel to Discuss Joint Pretrial Statement (5/13/2019), Joint Pretrial Statement (5/28/2019), All Other Motions including Motions in Limine (6/17/2019)and Trial Term Begins (8/1/2019). Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 3/28/2019. (SC)
March 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 147 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #145 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to #137 Defendants' Motion to Quantify Attorney's Fees, Pending Resolution of #135 Plaintiff's Objection to #131 Magistrate Judge's Order; granting #146 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to #137 Defendants' Motion to Quantify Attorney's Fees, Pending Resolution of #135 Plaintiff's Objection to #131 Magistrate Judge's Order. The response to Defendants' Motion to Quantify Attorney's Fees shall be filed within fourteen days of entry of an order on Plaintiff's objection to Magistrate Judge's order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 3/28/2019. (MB)
March 27, 2019 Filing 146 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #137 MOTION for Attorney Fees (to Quantify) (with amended certificate of conferral) by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 27, 2019 Filing 145 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #137 MOTION for Attorney Fees (to Quantify) by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 27, 2019 Filing 144 Joint MOTION For Extension of Case Management Deadlines by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George) Modified on 3/28/2019 (RDO).
March 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 143 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #140 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The response was filed on March 22, 2019. Doc. No. 141. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 3/26/2019. (MB)
March 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #136 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to: (1) Plaintiff's Expedited Motion for Stay of Enforcement of #131 Magistrate's Order Pending Appeal to the District Court; and (2) Plaintiff's Objection to #131 Magistrate Judge's Order. The responses were filed on March 15, 2019. Doc. Nos. 138, 139. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 3/26/2019. (MB)
March 22, 2019 Filing 141 RESPONSE in Opposition re #125 MOTION for partial summary judgment filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Magruder, George)
March 19, 2019 Filing 140 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #125 MOTION for partial summary judgment by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 15, 2019 Filing 139 RESPONSE re #135 Objection filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
March 15, 2019 Filing 138 RESPONSE to Motion re #134 MOTION for a Stay of Enforcement of #131 Magistrate Order pending Appeal filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Magruder, George)
March 15, 2019 Filing 137 MOTION for Attorney Fees (to Quantify) by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Magruder, George) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 15, 2019 Filing 136 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #135 Objection, #134 MOTION for a Stay of Enforcement of #131 Magistrate Order pending Appeal by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 1, 2019 Filing 135 OBJECTION re #131 Order on motion to compel . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit declaration attaching privilege log)(Conlin, Cynthia)
March 1, 2019 Filing 134 MOTION for Stay of Enforcement of #131 Magistrate Order pending Appeal by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 3/4/2019 (RDO).
February 28, 2019 Filing 133 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #124 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief to exclude testimony of Robert Love (Daubert motion) filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
February 28, 2019 Sealed Document (S-132). (RDO)
February 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 131 ORDER granting #93 Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions. On or before March 1, 2019, Plaintiff shall provide full responses to the Discovery Requests as narrowed by the parties in Doc. No. 93-1. On or before March 4, 2019, Plaintiff shall file a certificate of compliance with the discovery obligations in this Order. Plaintiff and his counsel shall pay Defendants' attorney's fees incurred in bringing the Motion. On or before March 8, 2019, Defendants' counsel and Plaintiffs' counsel shall confer in person or via telephone in a good faith effort to agree on the amount of attorney's fees awarded pursuant to this Order. If the parties are unable to agree on the amount of attorney's fees, then, on or before March 15, 2019, Defendants may file a motion to quantify the fees awarded in this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 2/22/2019. (MB)
February 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ENDORSED ORDER granting #127 Motion to Seal Counselor Notes. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 2/22/2019. (SC)
February 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MILBURN ORDER re #125 MOTION for partial summary judgment filed by Steve Wentz. Defendants will be allowed until March 22, 2019 to file their materials in opposition to the motion. A hearing will NOT be held. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 2/20/2019. (copies mailed/emailed)(AKC)
February 19, 2019 Filing 128 REPLY to Response to Motion re #84 MOTION for summary judgment filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Magruder, George)
February 19, 2019 Filing 127 Joint MOTION for leave to file under seal Counselor Notes by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
February 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ORDER denying #92 DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE WENTZ'S DISCLOSURE AND REPORT FOR ROBERT LOVE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 2/19/2019. (MB)
February 15, 2019 Filing 125 MOTION for partial summary judgment by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's 1st RFA on Project Veritas (with exhibits) and PV's responses, #2 Exhibit Transcript of 6/30/2015 Videotaped Conversatio, #3 Exhibit Transcript of 6/28/2016 YouTube Video, #4 Exhibit Transcript of 01/02/2019 continued deposition of James O'Keefe, #5 Exhibit Transcript of 30(b)(6) deposition Project Veritas (Russel Verney) (with exhibits))(Conlin, Cynthia)
February 14, 2019 Filing 124 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically To Exclude Testimony and Opinions of Robert Love by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Magruder, George)
February 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ENDORSED ORDER denying #122 Motion for Leave to File Motion for Summary Judgment Over 25 Pages. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 2/14/2019. (SC)
February 13, 2019 Filing 122 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
February 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ENDORSED ORDER granting #102 Plaintiff's Motion to File Amended Response to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 2/5/2019. (SC)
February 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ENDORSED ORDER denying #100 Motion to Strike Wentz's Responses to Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 2/5/2019. (SC)
February 4, 2019 Filing 119 SUR-REPLY to #111 REPLY to #103 Response to #93 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions and #111 Defendants' Reply (Sur-Reply) filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's objections to Defendant's First RPD)(Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 2/5/2019 (RDO).
January 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ENDORSED ORDER granting #117 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO TAKE DEPOSITION OF CHRISTIE MASTERS. The discovery deadline is extended to take the deposition of Christie Masters on or before February 15, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 1/30/2019. (MB)
January 29, 2019 Filing 117 Unopposed MOTION to extend time to take deposition of Christie Masters by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
January 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ENDORSED ORDER granting #114 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to #111 Defendants' Reply to #103 Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions. The Sur-Reply shall not exceed three pages and shall be filed on or before February 4, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 1/29/2019. (MB)
January 28, 2019 Filing 115 RESPONSE to Motion re #114 MOTION for leave to file sur-reply to #111 Defendants' Reply to #103 Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George)
January 14, 2019 Filing 114 MOTION for leave to file sur-reply to #111 Defendants' Reply to #103 Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORDER denying #107 DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF COUNSELING RECORDS FROM PLAINTIFF, CONTINUE PLAINTIFF'S DEPOSITION ON THE WITHHELD RECORDS, AND FOR RULE 37 SANCTIONS; granting #112 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS OF NEWLY DISCLOSED COUNSELORS AFTER DISCOVERY DEADLINE. The discovery deadline is extended to January 31, 2019, for the sole purpose of taking the depositions of Danielle McIntyre and Christie Masters. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 1/14/2019. (MB)
January 11, 2019 Filing 112 Unopposed MOTION to Take Depositions of Newly Disclosed Counselors after Discovery Deadline by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 1/14/2019 (RDO).
January 11, 2019 Filing 111 REPLY to Response to Motion re #93 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Zimmerman, Jason)
January 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 110 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #105 Defendants' Motion for Leave to File a Reply to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions. The Motion is granted as to topics b and c. Topic a is not addressed in the response to the motion to compel. A reply not exceeding five pages and addressing topics b and c shall be filed on or before January 14, 2019. In all other respects, the motion is denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 1/7/2019. (MB)
January 2, 2019 Filing 109 RESPONSE in Opposition re #107 MOTION to Compel Production of Counseling Records from Plaintiff, Continue Plaintiff's Deposition on the Withheld Records, and for Rule 37 Sanctions filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
December 26, 2018 Filing 108 RESPONSE in Opposition re #100 MOTION to Strike Wentz's #94 and #99 Responses to Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
December 21, 2018 Filing 107 MOTION to Compel Production of Counseling Records from Plaintiff, Continue Plaintiff's Deposition on the Withheld Records, and for Rule 37 Sanctions by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
December 19, 2018 Filing 106 RESPONSE in Opposition re #102 MOTION for leave to file amended response to Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment out of time filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason)
December 14, 2018 Filing 105 MOTION for leave to file a Reply to Plaintiff's #103 Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Modified on 12/17/2018 (RDO).
December 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ENDORSED ORDER granting #101 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 12/13/2018. (SC)
December 12, 2018 Filing 103 RESPONSE in Opposition re #93 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
December 12, 2018 Filing 102 MOTION for leave to file amended response to Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment out of time by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
December 12, 2018 Filing 101 MOTION for Extension of Time to Reply to Wentz'#94 Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and #99 Amended Response to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 12/13/2018 (RDO).
December 12, 2018 Filing 100 MOTION to Strike Wentz's #94 and #99 Responses to Motion for Summary Judgment by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Modified on 12/13/2018 (RDO).
December 7, 2018 Filing 99 AMENDED RESPONSE in Opposition re #84 MOTION for summary judgment (Amended) filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Exhibit "G" to O'Keefe deposition, #2 Exhibit 2 - Exhibit "Q" to O'Keefe deposition)(Conlin, Cynthia) Text modified on 12/10/2018 (RDO).
December 7, 2018 Filing 98 MEDIATION report Hearing held on December 7, 2018. Hearing outcome: Impasse.. (Fleming, Jeffrey)
December 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ENDORSED ORDER denying #95 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 12/6/2018. (SC)
December 5, 2018 Filing 96 RESPONSE in Opposition re #92 MOTION to Strike Wentz's Disclosure and Report for Robert Love filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
November 30, 2018 Filing 95 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
November 30, 2018 Filing 94 RESPONSE in Opposition re #84 MOTION for summary judgment filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Wentz, #2 Exhibit O'Keefe deposition (Part 1 of 5 - other pages uploaded as Exhibits 8-11 because of file size), #3 Exhibit Maass Depositions, #4 Exhibit Mfuko deposition, #5 Exhibit Maass Email, #6 Exhibit Halderman deposition, #7 Exhibit Wentz deposition, #8 Exhibit Part 2 of 5 of Exhibit 2 - O'Keefe deposition, #9 Exhibit Part 3 of 5 of Exhibit 2 - O'Keefe deposition, #10 Exhibit Part 4 of 5 of Exhibit 2 - O'Keefe deposition, #11 Exhibit Part 5 of 5 of Exhibit 2 - O'Keefe deposition)(Conlin, Cynthia)
November 28, 2018 Filing 93 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff and for Rule 37 Sanctions by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Magruder, George) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
November 21, 2018 Filing 92 MOTION to Strike Wentz's Disclosure and Report for Robert Love by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Magruder, George)
November 6, 2018 Set/reset deadlines as to #84 MOTION for summary judgment . Responses due by 11/30/2018 (RDO)
November 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ENDORSED ORDER granting #89 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO #84 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. The Response to the Motion for Summary Judgment shall be filed on or before November 30, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 11/5/2018. (MB)
November 2, 2018 Filing 90 RESPONSE in Opposition re #89 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #84 MOTION for summary judgment filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason)
October 30, 2018 Filing 89 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #84 MOTION for summary judgment by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's Notice of 30(b)6 deposition of Project Veritas)(Conlin, Cynthia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
October 18, 2018 Set/reset scheduling order deadlines: Discovery due by 1/7/2019, Dispositive motions due by 2/15/2019, Pretrial statement due by 4/26/2019, All other motions due by 5/17/2019, Jury Trial set for trial term beginning on 7/1/2019 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6 C before Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp., Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 12/10/2018, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 11/12/2018 (RDO)
October 16, 2018 Filing 88 AMENDED NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 12/07/2018 at 9:30am before Jeffrey M Fleming. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 10/17/2018 (RDO).
October 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER granting #86 Motion to modify Case Management and Scheduling Order.. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 10/12/2018. (SC)
October 11, 2018 Filing 86 Unopposed MOTION to modify Case Management and Scheduling Order by Steve Wentz. (Reed, Jennifer)
October 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 85 MILBURN ORDER #84 MOTION for summary judgment . Plaintiff's Response due by 11/2/2018. A hearing will not be scheduled on the motion. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 10/3/2018. (copies mailed/emailed)(AKC)
October 2, 2018 Filing 84 MOTION for summary judgment by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Zimmerman, Jason)
September 10, 2018 Filing 83 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #81 Amended Complaint by James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas.(Zimmerman, Jason)
September 10, 2018 Filing 82 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #81 Amended Complaint by Allison Maass.(Zimmerman, Jason)
August 27, 2018 Filing 81 AMENDED COMPLAINT against all Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Steve Wentz.(Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 9/11/2018 (RDO).
August 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #71 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND COMPLAINT TO ADD CLAIM FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. On or before September 4, 2018, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint identical to the proposed amended complaint attached to the Motion, with the exception that the amended complaint shall omit Count IX; and in all other respects, the Motion is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 8/27/2018. (MB)
August 21, 2018 Filing 79 AMENDED NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 10/18/2018 at 9:30am before Jeffrey M Fleming. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 8/22/2018 (RDO).
July 24, 2018 Filing 78 NOTICE by Steve Wentz Cancellation of Mediation (Conlin, Cynthia)
July 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER denying #76 EXPEDITED MOTION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS TO BE EXCUSED FROM ATTENDING MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 7/20/2018. (MB)
July 19, 2018 Filing 76 EXPEDITED MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Excusing Individual Defendants from Attending Mediation Conference by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III. (Zimmerman, Jason) Text modified on 7/19/2018 (RDO).
June 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ENDORSED ORDER granting #72 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint to Add Claim for Punitive Damages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 6/11/2018. (MB)
June 11, 2018 Filing 74 RESPONSE in Opposition re #71 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint to add Claim for Punitive Damages filed by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Zimmerman, Jason)
June 7, 2018 Filing 73 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 7/24/2018 9:30am before Jeffrey M Fleming. (Conlin, Cynthia)
June 7, 2018 Filing 72 Unopposed MOTION to extend time to Respond to #71 Motion for Leave to Amend by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Magruder, George) Modified on 6/8/2018 (BIA).
May 24, 2018 Filing 71 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint to add Claim for Punitive Damages by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit proposed amended complaint that includes a claim for punitive damages)(Conlin, Cynthia)
May 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ENDORSED ORDER granting #69 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (Jason Unger). Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 5/16/2018. (SC)
May 14, 2018 Filing 69 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Jason Unger to withdraw as attorney by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Text modified on 5/15/2018 (RDO).
May 3, 2018 Filing 68 NOTICE to counsel Jason L. Unger of Local Rule 2.01 (signed by deputy clerk). (copy mailed to counsel)(RDO)
April 2, 2018 Filing 67 Amended ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas.(Zimmerman, Jason)
April 2, 2018 Filing 66 Amended ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Allison Maass.(Zimmerman, Jason)
March 22, 2018 Filing 65 NOTICE of withdrawal of motion by Steve Wentz re #63 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses re #61 Answer to Complaint, #60 Answer to Complaint filed by Steve Wentz (Conlin, Cynthia)
March 21, 2018 Filing 64 NOTICE OF SELECTION of JEFFREY M FLEMING as mediator by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
March 12, 2018 Filing 63 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses re #61 Answer to Complaint, #60 Answer to Complaint by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 3/13/2018 (RDO).
February 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ENDORSED ORDER granting #59 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer the Complaint. Defendants' Answers, filed on February 19, 2018, are deemed timely filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 2/20/2018. (MB)
February 19, 2018 Filing 61 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas.(Zimmerman, Jason)
February 19, 2018 Filing 60 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Allison Maass.(Zimmerman, Jason)
February 16, 2018 Filing 59 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by Allison Maass, James O'Keefe, III, Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 2/20/2018 (RDO).
January 31, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER denying #16 Defendant Project Veritas' Motion to Dismiss. Defendant Allison Maass' Notice of Joinder in Project Veritas' Motion to Dismiss #43 is denied. Defendant James O'Keefe's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Notice of Joinder in Project Veritas' Motion to Dismiss #44 is denied. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 1/31/2018. (SC) Modified on 1/31/2018/regenerated (SC).
January 9, 2018 Set/reset scheduling order deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 1/12/2018, Discovery due by 12/7/2018, Dispositive motions due by 1/18/2019, Pretrial statement due by 3/29/2019, All other motions due by 4/19/2019, Jury Trial set for trial term beginning on 6/3/2019 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6 C before Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp., Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 11/9/2018, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 10/12/2018 (RDO)
January 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 57 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 1/8/2018. (SC)
December 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER granting #21 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Breitbart News Network, LLC are DISMISSED.The Clerk of Court is directed to TERMINATE Defendant Breitbart News Network,LLC as a party to this action. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 12/21/2017. (MAA)
December 6, 2017 Filing 55 REPLY MEMORANDUM in support of #21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Durkin, Denis) Text modified on 12/6/2017 (RDO).
December 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ENDORSED ORDER granting #52 Motion for Leave to File a reply in support of it's motion to dismiss. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 12/4/2017. (copies mailed/emailed)(AKJ)
November 29, 2017 Filing 53 RESPONSE in Opposition re #44 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
November 29, 2017 Filing 52 MOTION for leave to file a Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Durkin, Denis)
November 28, 2017 Filing 51 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Conlin, Cynthia)
November 28, 2017 Filing 50 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #46 Order to show cause filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit August 15, 2017, email to opposing counsel regarding in-person meeting)(Conlin, Cynthia)
November 27, 2017 Filing 49 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #45 Interested persons order by James O'Keefe, III. (Zimmerman, Jason)
November 27, 2017 Filing 48 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #45 Interested persons order by Allison Maass. (Zimmerman, Jason)
November 22, 2017 Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
November 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a written response within 14 days from the date of this Order why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution due to the failure to file a Case Management Report. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 11/14/2017. (SC)
November 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 45 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER for Defendants Allison Maass and James O'Keefe, III. Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 11/13/2017. (copies mailed/emailed)(AKJ)
November 13, 2017 Set/reset deadlines as to #21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction . Responses due by 11/22/2017 (RDO)
November 10, 2017 Filing 44 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by James O'Keefe, III. (Zimmerman, Jason)
November 10, 2017 Filing 43 NOTICE of Joinder by Allison Maass re #16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. (Zimmerman, Jason) Modified on 11/13/2017 (RDO).
November 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER denying #31 motion for discovery; granting #31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff shall file and serve his response to BNN's Motion to Dismiss on or before November 22, 2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 11/9/2017. (MB)
October 26, 2017 Filing 41 RESPONSE re #40 Objection as being procedurally improper filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
October 26, 2017 Filing 40 OBJECTION re #39 Reply to Response to Motion for leave to conduct jurisdictional discovery by Breitbart News Network, LLC by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Durkin, Denis)
October 23, 2017 Filing 39 REPLY to Response to Motion re #31 MOTION for Discovery on Breitbart for limited purpose of personal jurisdiction MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Facebook page for Breitbart journalist Jerome Hudson, showing residency in Tallahassee, #2 Exhibit Breitbart page showing Hudson's work, #3 Exhibit Twitter page for Breitbart journalist John Hayward, showing residency in Florida, #4 Exhibit Breitbart page showing Hayward's work, #5 Exhibit Twitter page for Breitbart author and editor Jeff Poor, showing Florida residence, #6 Exhibit Breitbart page showing Poor's work, #7 Exhibit LinkedIn page for Breitbart contributor Margaret Menge, #8 Exhibit Breitbart page showing Menge's work, #9 Exhibit Breitbart News Corporate Statement on Steve Bannon (Aug. 17, 2016), #10 Exhibit Richard Lushchombe, Steve Bannon avoids voter fraud charges over disputed Fla registration, GUARDIAN (Mar 30, 2017), #11 Exhibit Jon Swaine, Steve Bannon moves Fla voter registration to home of Breitbart writer, GUARDIAN (Aug. 26, 2016))(Conlin, Cynthia)
October 23, 2017 Filing 38 WAIVER of service returned executed on 10/23/17 by Steve Wentz as to Allison Maass. (Conlin, Cynthia)
October 23, 2017 Filing 37 WAIVER of service returned executed on 10/23/17 by Steve Wentz as to James O'Keefe, III. (Conlin, Cynthia)
October 23, 2017 Filing 36 REPLY in support of #16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint , #26 MOTION for leave to file a Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss filed by Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason) Modified on 10/24/2017 (RDO).
October 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ENDORSED ORDER granting #34 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Reply. Plaintiff shall file a reply of no more than five pages by October 24, 2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/17/2017. (DWG)
October 16, 2017 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for leave to file Reply to Breitbart's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motions for Leave to Conduct Jurisdictional Discovery and 90-Day Extension to File Response #32 by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
October 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 10/12/2017. (copies mailed/emailed) (AKJ)
October 11, 2017 Filing 32 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #31 Motion for Discovery/Motion for Extension of Time to File Response filed by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Durkin, Denis) Text modified on 10/12/2017 (RDO).
October 4, 2017 Filing 31 MOTION for Discovery on Breitbart for limited purpose of personal jurisdiction, MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
October 3, 2017 Filing 30 Written designation and consent to act by Harrison J. Dossick on behalf of Breitbart News Network, LLC. Local Counsel: Denis L. Durkin. Non-Resident Counsel: Harrison J. Dossick. (Dossick, Harrison)
October 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #24 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Effectuate Service of Process on Defendants O'Keefe and Maass. The time to serve Defendants Maass and O'Keefe is extended until October 23, 2017; and in all other respects, the Motion is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/3/2017. (MB)
September 28, 2017 Filing 28 RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 MOTION to extend time to 11/20/2017 to effectuate service of process on O'Keefe and Maass filed by Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason)
September 26, 2017 Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition re #26 MOTION for leave to file a Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
September 25, 2017 Filing 26 MOTION for leave to file a Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss by Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason)
September 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Harrison J. Dossick. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 9/22/2017. (SC)
September 21, 2017 Filing 24 MOTION to extend time to 11/20/2017 to effectuate service of process on O'Keefe and Maass by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Summons in Other Case, #2 Exhibit Affidavit of Non-Service on O'Keefe, #3 Exhibit 1st Affidavit of Non-Service on Maass, #4 Exhibit 2nd Affidavit of Non-Service on Maass)(Conlin, Cynthia)
September 20, 2017 Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION for Harrison J. Dossick to appear pro hac vice by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Durkin, Denis)
September 20, 2017 Filing 22 NOTICE by Breitbart News Network, LLC re #21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction of Filing Declaration of Laurence Solov in support of its motion to dismiss complaint (Attachments: #1 Main Document)(Durkin, Denis)
September 20, 2017 Filing 21 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Durkin, Denis)
September 20, 2017 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Harrison Dossick, appearing on behalf of Breitbart News Network, LLC (Filing fee $150 - receipt number ORL067068.). (RDO)
September 19, 2017 Filing 20 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #17 Interested persons order by Project Veritas. (Zimmerman, Jason)
September 19, 2017 Filing 19 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) re #2 Related Case Order by Project Veritas. Related case(s): no (Zimmerman, Jason) Modified on 9/20/2017 (RDO).
September 13, 2017 Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia)
August 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER for Defendant Project Veritas. Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 8/29/2017. (counsel emailed/mailed)(AKJ)
August 28, 2017 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Project Veritas. (Aaron, Jeffrey)
August 22, 2017 Filing 15 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #14 Interested persons order by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Durkin, Denis)
August 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER for Defendant Breitbart News Network, LLC. Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 8/17/2017. (Counsel mailed/emailed)(AKJ)
August 17, 2017 Set/reset deadlines/hearings: for Breitbart News Network, LLC. Answer due by 9/20/2017. (RDO)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to Answer, Move or Otherwise Plead in Response to Plaintiff's Complaint. Breitbart News Network, LLC's answer or response due 9/20/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 8/16/2017. (MB)
August 15, 2017 Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time until 9/20/17 to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Breitbart News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Durkin, Denis) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Text modified on 8/16/2017 (RDO).
August 15, 2017 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Denis L. Durkin on behalf of Breitbart News Network, LLC (Durkin, Denis)
July 11, 2017 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Interested Persons Order by Steve Wentz. (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 7/12/2017 (RDO).
July 11, 2017 Filing 9 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) re #2 Related Case Order by Steve Wentz. Related case(s): Yes (Conlin, Cynthia) Modified on 7/12/2017 (RDO).
June 29, 2017 Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Breitbart News Network, LLC. (original mailed to counsel for service) (RDO)
June 29, 2017 Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Allison Maass. (original mailed to counsel for service) (RDO)
June 29, 2017 Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to James O'Keefe, III. (original mailed to counsel for service) (RDO)
June 29, 2017 Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Project Veritas. (original mailed to counsel for service) (RDO)
June 28, 2017 Filing 4 NOTICE by Steve Wentz re #1 Complaint with Summonses attached (Conlin, Cynthia)
June 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 3 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER. Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 6/27/2017. (counsel emailed)(AKJ)
June 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 2 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Notice of pendency of other actions due within 14 days from the date of this order. Signed by Senior Judge G. Kendall Sharp on 6/27/2017. (counsel emailed)(AKJ)
June 23, 2017 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 - receipt number ORL064655) filed by Steve Wentz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(RDO)

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Defendant: James O'Keefe, III
Represented By: Jason L. Unger
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