Payne v. Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort
Plaintiff: Benjamin W Payne
Defendant: Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort
Case Number: 6:2021cv01281
Filed: August 11, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Gregory J Kelly
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 5, 2021 Filing 41 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (LDJ)
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER the parties are directed to confer, and then advise the Court, on the selection of a mediator, on or before October 19, 2021. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/5/2021. (RMF)ctp
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 11/5/2021 Joinder of Parties due by 11/5/2021 Discovery due by 2/3/2023 Dispositive motions due by 3/7/2023 Pretrial statement due by 7/10/2023 All other motions due by 6/7/2023 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 6/24/2022 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 7/25/2022 Trial Status Conference set for 7/11/2023 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Wendy W. Berger Bench Trial set for trial term commencing 8/7/2023 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Wendy W. Berger. Conduct mediation hearing by 2/17/2023. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/5/2021. (RMF)ctp
September 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ENDORSED ORDER granting #34 Motion to Withdraw by Christopher H. Murray. Attorney Christopher Howell Murray terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 9/21/2021. (KRR)
September 20, 2021 Filing 37 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Hall, Monifa)
September 20, 2021 Filing 36 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. Related case(s): No (Hall, Monifa)
September 20, 2021 Filing 35 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. (Hall, Monifa)
August 24, 2021 Filing 34 MOTION for Christopher Howell Murray to Withdraw as Attorney by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. (LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER denying #30 MOTION TO WITHDRAW BY CHRISTOPHER H. MURRAY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 8/18/2021. (KRR)
August 17, 2021 Filing 32 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)ctp
August 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective February 1, 2021 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 Wendy W. Berger on 8/17/2021. (RMF)ctp
August 13, 2021 Filing 30 MOTION for Christopher H. Murray to Withdraw as Attorney by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. (New, Benjamin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified text on 8/13/2021 (LDJ).
August 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER Judge Kelly's Standing Discovery Order Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 8/12/2021. (MB)
August 11, 2021 Filing 28 NOTICE to counsel Christopher Howell Murray Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ALL)
August 11, 2021 Filing 27 TRANSFER IN from the Northern District of Alabama. Case assigned to District Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. New Case Number: 6:21-cv-01281-WWB-GJK. (ALL)
August 11, 2021 Filing 26 Case transferred in from District of Alabama Northern; Case Number 4:21-cv-00428. File received electronically
August 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER transferring case to another district: ORDER transferring case to the District of Florida Middle; original electronic record and certified copy of docket entries will be mailed to Clerk of Court 10 business days from this date.. Signed by Judge Corey L Maze on 8/10/2021. (KEK) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
August 6, 2021 Filing 24 NOTICE by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort re #23 Order to Show Cause, (Murray, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
August 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE So the court ORDERS Defendant to show cause in writing by August 9, 2021, why this action should not be transferred to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 8/2/2021. (SRD) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
July 29, 2021 Filing 22 MOTION to Transfer Case by Benjamin W Payne. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
June 30, 2021 Filing 21 PRO SE GUIDE (SRD) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
June 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #5 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff has until July 30,2021 to file an amended complaint that addresses the issues discussed within. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 6/30/2021. (SRD) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
June 30, 2021 Filing 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Corey L. Maze: Telephone Conference held on 6/30/2021. (SRD) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
June 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER The court hereby SETS a telephone status conference to discuss the pending motion to dismiss (doc. #5) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10:00am CT. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 6/16/2021. (SRD) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 24, 2021 Filing 17 REPLY to Response to Motion re #13 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. (Murray, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 21, 2021 Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort re #15 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting (Murray, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 21, 2021 Filing 15 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Murray, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER The court DENIES without prejudice Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment as premature. Doc. #13. Plaintiff may refile a motion for summary judgment if the court denies Defendant's motion to dismiss. Doc. #5. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 5/18/2021. (SRD) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 17, 2021 Filing 13 RESPONSE to Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss and MOTION for Summary Judgment by Benjamin W Payne. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 17, 2021 Filing 12 Notice of Reassignment- Because the parties have not unanimously consented to the dispositive jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge, the above styled civil action has been randomly reassigned to the Honorable Corey L Maze. Please use case number 4:21-cv-428-CLM on all subsequent pleadings. Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius no longer assigned to the case. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER- During the May 11, 2021 status conference, the plaintiff revoked his previously given consent to receive electronic notifications regarding this case. The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide the plaintiff with copies of Docs 5,7, and 8. The plaintiff's oral motion seeking additional time to respond to the defendant's motion to dismiss is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall have until Monday, May 17, 2021, to file his response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 5/14/21. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 11, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius: Telephone Conference held on 5/11/2021; plaintiff present as well as defendant's counsel; dft no longer wishes to receive documents by email; Clerk to mail and e-mail docs 5,7 & 8 to the plaintiff; pla will have until Monday 5/17/21 to respond to motion to dismiss. Documents e-mailed & mailed-bst. (BST, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
May 10, 2021 Filing 10 NOTICE to remind parties of consent telephone conference scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 5/11/2021; if all parties submit an executed consent form, either consenting or declining magistrate judge jurisdiction, 24 hours in advance, the conference will be cancelled. (BST) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER regarding compliance with Rule 26; Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 5/27/2021; Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 4/22/2021. (BST, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER- The plaintiff is DIRECTED to file a response to the motion to dismiss (Doc #5) within fourteen (14) calendar days. The defendant SHALL file any reply within seven (7) calendar days from the date on which the plaintiffs response is due. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 4/20/21. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER - Pursuant to the General Order For Referral of Civil Matters to the United States Magistrate Judges of the Northern District of Alabama, dated January 2, 2015, the parties are REQUIRED to enter an election regarding the exercise of dispositive jurisdiction by a magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c) no later than June 4, 2021. In the absence of consent by all parties, the Clerk is hereby DIRECTED to reassign the case to a district judge without further order after June 4, 2021. A telephone status conference is hereby SET for 10:00 a.m. on May 11, 2021. The parties are DIRECTED to call 877-336-1831 to access the telephone conference. The access code is 2778178. The telephone conference will be cancelled if all forms are submitted twenty-four hours in advance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 4/20/21. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 TEXT ORDER: The motion seeking admission pro hac vice of B. Eliot New on behalf of the defendant in this action (Doc. #4) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 4/20/21. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 20, 2021 Filing 5 MOTION to Dismiss by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of John Willman)(Murray, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 20, 2021 Filing 4 MOTION to Appoint Counsel B. Eliot New Pro Hac Vice by Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Murray, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
April 20, 2021 PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3822591 (B4601112792). (New, Benjamin) Modified on 4/21/2021 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
March 23, 2021 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort, returned to plaintiff for service (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
March 23, 2021 Filing 2 NOTICE REGARDING CONSENT to magistrate judge jurisdiction (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
March 23, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Westgate Vacation Villas and Town Center Resort, filed by Benjamin W Payne. (MEB2) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]
March 23, 2021 Filing fee: $ 402.00, receipt number B4601112180 (MEB2) [Transferred from alnd on 8/11/2021.]

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