De Ford v. Koutoulas et al
Plaintiff: Eric De Ford, Sandra Bader and Shawn R. Key
Defendant: James Koutoulas, Jeffrey Carter, Erik Norden, Alex Mascioli, Island Liquidity, LLC, Brandon Brown, Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC, Candace Owens, David J. Harris, Jr., Austen Fletcher, Brendon Leslie, Corporate Defendant Doe, John Does 1-10, Fleccas, Aris George Michalopoulos, Thomas McLaughlin, Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Alexander Hope Mascioli, Letsgobrandon.com Foundation doing business as LGBCoin Foundation, LGBCoin, LTD and Patrick Brian Horsman
Interested Party: Brandon Leslie
Case Number: 6:2022cv00652
Filed: April 1, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Daniel C Irick
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 271 MOTION to Strike #245 SEALED Document Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint with Prejudice and Issue Mandatory Sanctions for Multiple Violations of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 270 ENDORSED ORDER granting #269 Motion to Amend the Case Management Scheduling Order. An amended Case Management Scheduling Order is forthcoming. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/11/2023. (SJB)
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 269 Partially Unopposed MOTION for Continuance and to Modify #85 Case Management Scheduling Order and Supporting Memorandum of Law, by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key. (Zigler, Aaron) Modified on 5/11/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 268 PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key (Gutierrez, Nidya)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 267 RESPONSE in Opposition re #249 SEALED MOTION for Reconsideration re 244 Order on Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, #229 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Erik Norden. (Chase, Kenneth)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 266 RESPONSE to Motion re #248 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Privilege Assertions filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (UNLOCKED) Revised Privilege Log_Koutoulas_LGBcoin, #2 Exhibit Supplemental Responses to RFPs(Koutoulas) (3-10-2023), #3 Exhibit Supplemental Responses to RFPs (Koutoulas) (04-06-2023), #4 Exhibit Supplemental Responses to Interrogatories (Koutoulas) (3-10-2023), #5 Exhibit Supplemental Responses to (No. 10) (Koutoulas) (04-06-2023), #6 Exhibit 2023-5-04 - Aguirre Dec ISO Opp to Defendants_ MPO, #7Exhibit A to DEC--Re Case 6_22-cv-00652-PGB-DCI De Ford v. Kououlas et al - Notice)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Modified on 5/5/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 265 SUMMONS issued as to Patrick Brian Horsman. (SRD)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 264 ENDORSED ORDER granting #260 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time. On or before 6/26/2023, Defendants James Koutoulas, LETSGOBRANDON.COM FOUNDATION d/b/a/ LGBCOIN FOUNDATION, and LGBCoin, LTD shall respond to the Third Amended Class Action Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 5/3/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 263 WAIVER of service returned executed on 04/26/2023 by Shawn R. Key, Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to LGBCoin, LTD. (Masson, Sean)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 262 WAIVER of service returned executed on 04/26/2023 by Shawn R. Key, Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to Letsgobrandon.com Foundation. (Masson, Sean)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 261 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key. (Masson, Sean)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 260 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond as to #245 SEALED Document Third Amended Class Action Complaint by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 5/3/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 259 ORDER for Mary Jane Edelstein Fait to comply with the administrative procedures regarding electronic filing within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/1/2023. (GNB)
April 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 258 ENDORSED ORDER granting #257 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Mary Jane Fait is granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/27/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
April 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 257 MOTION for Mary Jane Fait to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20769474 for $150 by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 256 ENDORSED ORDER granting #255 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant NASCAR must respond to the Third Amended Complaint by 5/31/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/24/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 255 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond re #245 SEALED Document Plaintiffs' Third Amended Complaint by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. (Mercier, Judith) Modified on 4/24/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 254 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Mary Jane Fait 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). (SRD)
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 253 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michael Krzywicki of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRD)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 252 RESPONSE in Opposition re #236 MOTION for Rule 11 Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Aaron M. Zigler, #2 Exhibit Placeholder, #3 Exhibit D, #4 Exhibit E)(Zigler, Aaron)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 251 PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key (Zigler, Aaron)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 250 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Scott D. Ponce on behalf of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (Ponce, Scott)
April 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 249 SEALED MOTION for Reconsideration re 244 Order on Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, #229 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction, by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Aaron M. Zigler, #2 Exhibit A, Proposed Third Amended Complaint Including Norden as a Party, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L)(Zigler, Aaron).
April 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 248 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Privilege Assertions by James Koutoulas. (Attachments: #1 Appendix 1, #2 Appendix 2)(Martell, Nicole) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 247 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key. (Masson, Sean) Modified on 4/19/2023-Notifed Atttorney Massen one summons per defendant (SRD).
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 246 PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key (Jasnoch, John)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 245 SEALED DOCUMENT Third Amended Class Action Complaint re 244 Order on Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, Shawn R. Key (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons)(Masson, Sean).
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 244 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #237 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. The Plaintiffs may file the relevant documents under seal. Any attempt to include dismissed Defendant Erik Norden in the pleadings as a party, however, will require a motion for reconsideration, which is an extraordinary and disfavored remedy. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/14/2023. (SJB)
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 243 ENDORSED ORDER granting #240 Motion to Continue Hearing. The hearing set for 4/13/2023 is cancelled. A new hearing will be set if the Court deems it necessary as to any forthcoming motions. ORDER denying without prejudice #204 Motion for Protective Order, due to the partial resolution of the Motion and the ongoing conferral discussed in the #238 Joint Notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/12/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 242 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #208 Motion to Compel, due to the filing of the #241 Notice of Withdrawal of Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/12/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 241 NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL re #208 MOTION to Compel Discovery by Erik Norden (Chase, Kenneth) Modified on 4/12/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 240 Agreed MOTION to Continue Hearing on Non-Party LGBcoin LTD's Motion for Protective Order and to Quash Plaintiff's Request for Production and Interrogatories by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 4/12/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 239 Joint NOTICE Certifying Ongoing Conferral by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford re 228 Notice of hearing on motion, (Zigler, Aaron) Modified on 4/11/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 238 Joint NOTICE Certifying Ongoing Conferral by LGBCoin, LTD re 228 Notice of hearing on motion, (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 4/11/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 237 Administrative MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean).Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. Modified on 4/11/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 236 MOTION for Rule 11 Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel by Erik Norden. (Chase, Kenneth) Modified on 4/7/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 235 ENDORSED ORDER granting #232 Joint Motion to Extend Deadlines of Order on Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel. The deadline for Mr. Koutoulas to produce additional written supplemental responses to Plaintiffs' discovery requests and a revised privilege log is extended to 4/6/2023; and the deadline for Mr. Koutoulas to file a Motion for Protective Order on any of Plaintiffs' challenges to the privileges asserted therein is extended to 4/20/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/6/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
April 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 234 ENDORSED ORDER granting #233 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Nidya S. Gutierrez is granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/6/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
April 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 233 MOTION for Nidya S. Gutierrez to appear pro hac vice by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 232 Joint MOTION for Extend Deadlines re #199 Order on Motion to Compel, by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 4/5/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 231 NOTICE Pursuant to Rule 4-3.3 Florida Bar Rules of Professional Conduct by James Koutoulas (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 4/5/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 230 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #218 Motion to Stay Discovery. See #229 Court Order. The parties are again advised the Court does not generally have a practice of granting stays in lieu of pending motions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/3/2023. (SJB)
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 229 ORDER denying as moot #88 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting in part and denying in part #90 Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot #93 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part #101 Motion to Dismiss; granting #104 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting #112 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction; finding as moot #112 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate Defendants Erik Norden, Thomas McLaughlin, Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, and Defendant Coral Defi LP only from the file. On or before April 14, 2023, Plaintiffs may file a Third Amended Complaint if they believe they can do so consistent with the directives of this Order and Rule 11. Failure to timely file a Third Amended Complaint may result in dismissal of the claims without further notice. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/30/2023. (SJB)
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 228 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #204 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Plaintiffs' Requests for Production and Interrogatories, #208 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Plaintiffs . Motion Hearing set for 4/13/2023 at 01:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved.(TBS)
March 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 227 NOTICE of compliance re #210 Order on Motion to Produce, by Brendon Leslie (Bierfeld, Jonathan)
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 226 ENDORSED ORDER granting #219 Motion to Amend Case Management Scheduling Order. The parties shall now file all motions to add parties or to amend the pleadings on or before April 27, 2023. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/28/2023. (SJB)
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 225 ENDORSED ORDER granting #224 Motion to Strike. The Clerk is DIRECTED to strike 223 the Amended Motion for Sanctions. Furthermore, Defendant Koutoulas is reminded of the Court's preference to resolve Rule 11 sanctions motions at the close of litigation. See #121 Order denying without prejudice Defendant Koutoulas's Motion for Sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/28/2023. (SJB)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 224 MOTION to Strike 223 Amended MOTION for Sanctions by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 223 *STRICKEN per Order at Doc. 225 and Removed per Chambers Amended MOTION for Sanctions by James Koutoulas. (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)(Martell, Nicole) Modified on 3/28/2023 (SRD).
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 222 RESPONSE in Opposition re #218 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Sandra Bader. (Zigler, Aaron)
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 221 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Robert Christopher Folland on behalf of Jeffrey Carter. Lead Counsel: Vincent P. (Trace) Schmeltz III. (Folland, Robert)
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 220 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Robert Christopher Folland and Vincent P. Schmeltz, III of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRD)
March 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 219 MOTION to Modify #85 Case Management Scheduling Order, 181 Order on Motion to Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6)(Masson, Sean)
March 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 218 MOTION to Stay Discovery by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Notice of Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition of Defendant NASCAR LLC, #2 Exhibit B - Defendant Koutoulas' First Requests for Production of Documents to Defendant NASCAR LLC)(Mercier, Judith)
March 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 217 Joint NOTICE Certifying Ongoing Conferral by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford re #199 Order on Motion to Compel, (Zigler, Aaron) Modified on 3/22/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 216 NOTICE of compliance re #210 Order by James Koutoulas (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 3/16/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 215 NOTICE of compliance re #210 Order on Motion to Produce, by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Zigler, Aaron)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 214 RESPONSE to Motion re #208 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Plaintiffs filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 213 NOTICE of settlement in principle by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean)
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 212 Joint NOTICE of settlement in principle by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 3/10/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
March 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 211 Joint NOTICE of settlement in principle by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 3/9/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
March 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 210 ORDER granting #200 Motion to Produce. It is hereby ORDERED that the Motion (Doc. 200) is GRANTED, such that On or before March 15, 2023, Plaintiffs shall provide notice of this Order to Leslie and On or before March 29, 2023, Leslie shall produce all non-privileged documents responsive to Plaintiffs' subpoena. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 3/8/2023. (JOR)
March 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 209 ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk to terminate Corporate Defendant Doe re #74 Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/8/2023. (GNB)
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 208 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Plaintiffs by Erik Norden. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Interrogatories to Plaintiff De Ford, #2 Exhibit Interrogatories to Plaintiff Bader, #3 Exhibit Requests for Production to Plaintiff De Ford, #4 Exhibit Requests for Production to Plaintiff Bader, #5 Exhibit Plaintiff De Ford's Answers to Interrogatories, #6 Exhibit Plaintiff Bader's Answers to Interrogatories, #7 Exhibit Plaintiff De Ford's Responses to Requests for Production, #8 Exhibit Plaintiff Bader's Responses to Requests for Production, #9 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Privilege Log)(Chase, Kenneth) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 207 ENDORSED ORDER denying #205 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Class Action Complaint. The Motion is premised upon a mischaracterization of the Court's prior 181 Order, and general assertions concerning settlement discussions do not provide good cause for the requested extension. Further, counsel are cautioned against filing a motion to extend a deadline on the date of the deadline; such motions may simply be denied as moot if not ruled upon when the deadline expires. Filing such a motion does not toll the expiration of the deadline at issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 3/2/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 206 RESPONSE to Motion re #204 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Plaintiffs' Requests for Production and Interrogatories filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Zigler, Aaron)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 205 Second Unopposed MOTION for Enlargement of Time to Respond re #74 Amended Complaint, by Jeffrey Carter. (Folland, Robert) Modified on 2/28/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 204 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Plaintiffs' Requests for Production and Interrogatories by LGBCoin, LTD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Martell, Nicole) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. Modified on 2/24/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 203 Amended NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. Related case(s): Yes (Masson, Sean) Modified on 2/23/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 202 TRANSCRIPT of Digitally Recorded Motion Hearing held on February 7, 2023, before Judge Daniel C. Irick. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Nikki Peters, RMR, CRR, CRC. Email address: courttranscripts@outlook.com. Telephone number: 407-443-0144. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 3/7/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/17/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/15/2023. (NLP)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 201 NOTICE of compliance re #199 Order on Motion to Compel, by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Zigler, Aaron) Modified on 2/13/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
February 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 200 MOTION to Produce Third-Party Subpoena Documents by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Brendon Leslie Subpoena, #2 Exhibit Brendon Leslie Proof of Service, #3 Exhibit Service Email)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
February 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 199 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #161 Motion to Compel; granting in part and denying in part #163 Motion to Compel; granting in part and denying in part #166 Motion to Compel. On or before February 13, 2023, Plaintiffs must provide notice of this Order to nonparty LGBCoin Foundation. On or before February 23, 2023, nonparty LGBCoin Foundation may intervene and file an appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 2/8/2023. (TNP)
February 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 197 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick: MOTION HEARING held on 2/7/2023 re #163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, #166 Fourth MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford, #161 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Digital) (TNP)
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 196 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian David Fell on behalf of Erik Norden (Fell, Brian)
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 195 Joint NOTICE Certifying Ongoing Conferral by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford re 178 Notice of rescheduling hearing (Zigler, Aaron) Modified on 2/6/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 194 ORDER re #193 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice As To Defendant Alexander Hope Mascioli. Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Alexander Hope Mascioli are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate Alexander Hope Mascioli only from the file. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 2/1/2023. (SJB)
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 193 NOTICE of Dismissal of Action Without Prejudice Against Defendant Alexander Mascioli by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 2/1/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
January 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 192 ENDORSED ORDER granting #191 Amended Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Jeffrey Carter must respond to the Amended Complaint by 2/27/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/30/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 191 Amended Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to First Amended Class Action Complaint by Jeffrey Carter. e/(Folland, Robert) Modified on 1/30/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 190 ENDORSED ORDER denying #187 Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Defendant Mascioli with Summons and Complaint. The Motion--filed on the date of the deadline sought to be extended--fails to state good cause for yet another extension of time to serve Mr. Mascioli. Plaintiff's attempt to "reserve the right to supplement this motion as necessary" is without legal effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/27/2023.(Irick, Daniel)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 189 ENDORSED ORDER granting #185 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Vincent P. (Trace) Schmeltz III is granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/27/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 188 ENDORSED ORDER denying #184 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. No cause is stated in the Motion that could be considered good cause under the applicable Fed.R.Civ.P. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/27/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
January 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 187 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Defendant Mascioli with Summons and Complaint by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Masson, Sean)
January 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 186 RETURN of service executed on 1/5/2023 by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to Jeffrey Carter. (Masson, Sean) Modified on 1/25/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
January 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 185 Unopposed MOTION for Vincent P. (Trace) Schmeltz III to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20436713 for $150 by Jeffrey Carter. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Folland, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
January 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 184 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #74 Amended Complaint, by Jeffrey Carter. (Folland, Robert)
January 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 183 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Christopher Folland on behalf of Jeffrey Carter (Folland, Robert)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 182 RESPONSE to Motion re #180 MOTION to Modify #85 Case Management Scheduling Order, filed by Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Thomas McLaughlin. (Pegg, Allen)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 181 ENDORSED ORDER granting #180 Motion to Amend Case Management Scheduling Order. The parties shall now file all motions to add parties or to amend the pleadings on or before March 28, 2023. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/24/2023. (SJB)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/reset scheduling order deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 3/28/2023 All other motions due by 3/28/2023 (SRD)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 180 MOTION to Modify #85 Case Management Scheduling Order, by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Masson, Sean)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 179 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #171 Motion to Quash, due to the filing of the #174 Joint Notice of Resolution. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/23/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 178 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Motion Hearing previously scheduled for 1/31/2023 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Motion Hearing set for 2/7/2023 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick re #166 Fourth MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas, #161 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas, #163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved. (TNP)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 177 ENDORSED ORDER granting #176 Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/23/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 176 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Hearing on Plaintiffs' Discovery Motions by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 175 NOTICE of hearing on motions re #166 Fourth MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas, #161 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas, #163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas. Motion Hearing set for 1/31/2023 at 10:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved. (TNP)
January 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 174 Joint NOTICE of Resolution by Brandon Leslie re #171 MOTION to Quash Subpoena (Bierfeld, Jonathan) Modified text on 1/18/2023 (LDJ).
January 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 173 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Motion Hearing hearing previously scheduled for 1/25/2023 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Motion Hearing set for 1/31/2023 at 10:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved.(TNP)
January 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 172 RESPONSE in Opposition re #166 Fourth MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 171 MOTION to Quash Subpoena by Brendon Leslie. (Bierfeld, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 170 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan M. Bierfeld on behalf of Brendon Leslie (Bierfeld, Jonathan)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 169 NOTICE by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford re #166 Fourth MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas (Zigler, Aaron)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 168 NOTICE by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Zigler, Aaron)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 167 RESPONSE to Motion re #163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Telegram.pdf, #2 Exhibit Telegram.pdf, #3 Exhibit Reddit.pdf)(Zigler, Aaron)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 166 Fourth MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 165 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #161 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas, #163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas. Motion Hearing set for 1/25/2023 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved. (TNP)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 164 RESPONSE in Opposition re #163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by James Koutoulas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Koutoulas Affidavit in Support)(Martell, Nicole)
December 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 163 Third MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' First Set of RFP to Koutoulas, #2 Exhibit Responses to Plaintiffs' First RFP, #3 Exhibit Supplemental Responses to Plaintiffs' First Set or RFP)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
December 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 162 RESPONSE to Motion re #161 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 161 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' RFPs to Koutoulas, #2 Exhibit Koutoulas's response to Plaintiffs' RFPs, #3 Exhibit Supplemental responses to Plaintiffs' RFPs, #4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' ROG 10 to Koutoulas, #5 Exhibit Koutoulas's response to Plaintiffs' ROG 10, #6 Exhibit Proposed Confidentiality Order)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
December 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 160 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #107 Motion for Alternate Service. Plaintiffs' deadline to serve Defendants Jeffrey Carter and Alexander Hope Mascioli pursuant to Rule 4(m) is extended to January 26, 2023. The Motion (Doc. 107) is DENIED without prejudice in all other respects. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 12/12/2022. (TNP)
December 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 159 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on March 7, 2023 before Harry R. Schafer. (Masson, Sean)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 158 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Sean T. Masson on behalf of Sandra Bader. Lead Counsel: Sean T. Masson. (Masson, Sean)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 157 REQUEST for oral argument re #101 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and Memorandum in Law in Support by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 156 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicole Marie Martell on behalf of James Koutoulas. Lead Counsel: Nicole Martell, Esq.. (Martell, Nicole)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 155 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Allen Paige Pegg on behalf of Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Thomas McLaughlin. Lead Counsel: Allen P. Pegg. (Pegg, Allen)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 154 NOTICE canceling Motion Hearing scheduled for 12/2/2022 (TNP) Modified on 12/2/2022 (TNP).
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 153 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #132 Motion to Compel and #135 Motion to Compel, due to the #152 Notice concerning the resolution of the Motions. The hearing set for 12/2/2022 is cancelled. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 12/2/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
December 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 152 NOTICE of compliance Resolution of Motions to Compel by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Zigler, Aaron)
December 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 151 NOTICE to counsel Aaron M. Zigler, John T. Jasnoch, Sean T. Masson, Robin Horton Silverman, Nicole Marie Martell, Allen Paige Pegg, and David B. Massey of Local Rule 2.02(a), which requires designation of one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action. File a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation to identify lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LDJ)
December 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 150 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #134 Plaintiff's Short Form Discovery Motion Regarding Defendant Coral Defi LP, due to the filing of the #149 Amended Joint Notice. Coral Defi is excused from the 12/2/2022 discovery hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 12/1/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
November 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 149 Amended Joint NOTICE Regarding Compromise on Discovery Dispute by Coral Defi LP re #148 Compliance notice (Pegg, Allen) Modified text on 12/1/2022 (LDJ).
November 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 148 NOTICE of compliance re 147 Notice of rescheduling hearing (time only), 143 Notice of hearing on motion, by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Zigler, Aaron)
November 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 147 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO TIME ONLY): The Motion Hearing hearing previously scheduled for 12/2/2022 is rescheduled. New hearing time: Motion Hearing set for 12/2/2022 at 12:30 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved.(TNP)
November 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ENDORSED ORDER granting #144 Unopposed Motion to Adjust Time of Discovery Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 11/29/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
November 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 145 JOINDER in motion by James Koutoulas re #144 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically To Adjust Time of Discovery Hearing filed by Coral Defi LP . (Martell, Nicole)
November 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 144 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically To Adjust Time of Discovery Hearing by Coral Defi LP. (Pegg, Allen)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 143 NOTICE of hearing on motions re #134 MOTION to Compel Defendant Coral Defi LP's discovery, #132 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Norden, #135 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas. Motion Hearing set for 12/2/2022 at 02:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The parties shall file a joint notice three days before the hearing certifying ongoing conferral and stating which issues, if any, have been resolved. (TNP)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ENDORSED ORDER denying #136 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; denying #137 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; denying #138 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The requirements for special admission are stated in Local Rule 2.01(c). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 11/23/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
November 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 141 RESPONSE to Motion re #135 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas filed by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
November 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 140 RESPONSE to Motion re #134 MOTION to Compel Defendant Coral Defi LP's discovery. filed by Coral Defi LP. (Pegg, Allen)
November 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 139 RESPONSE in Opposition re #132 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Norden filed by Erik Norden. (Chase, Kenneth)
November 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 138 Unopposed MOTION for Nidya S. Gutierrez to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20193693 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
November 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 137 Unopposed MOTION for Mollie E. Chadwick to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20193651 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
November 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 136 Unopposed MOTION for James Blake Kamoroff to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20193412 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
November 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 135 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Koutoulas by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Interrogatories, #2 Exhibit Responses to Interrogatories, #3 Exhibit Supplemental Responses to Interrogatories)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 134 MOTION to Compel Defendant Coral Defi LP's discovery. by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit RFA, #2 Exhibit RFP, #3 Exhibit Response to Admission, #4 Exhibit Responses to Production)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 133 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #115 Memorandum in opposition, #114 Memorandum in opposition by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Horton Silverman, Robin)
November 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 132 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Norden by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Interrogatories, #2 Exhibit RFP, #3 Exhibit Resp. to Interrogatories, #4 Exhibit Resp to RFPs)(Zigler, Aaron) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
November 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 131 ENDORSED ORDER denying #130 Motion to Compel, for a failure to comply with the #47 Standing Order on Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 11/6/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
November 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 130 MOTION to Compel Defendant Erik Norden to Produce Complete Responses to Plaintiffs' Discovery by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Jasnoch, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 129 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #127 Reply to Response to Motion, by Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Thomas McLaughlin. (Pegg, Allen)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 128 NOTICE of Appearance by Neil D. Kodsi on behalf of Aris George Michalopoulos (Kodsi, Neil)
October 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 127 REPLY to Response to Motion re #112 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Thomas McLaughlin. (Pegg, Allen)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ENDORSED ORDER granting #125 Motion for Leave to File Reply. On or before 10/5/2022, the Coral Defendants may file a three-page reply in support of their #112 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 9/30/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 125 MOTION for Leave to File Other Document :Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Thomas McLaughlin. (Pegg, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 124 SUPPLEMENT Certificate of Conferral on Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 123 RESPONSE in Opposition re #112 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 122 ENDORSED ORDER denying #119 Motion to Stay Discovery; granting in part and denying in part #119 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. The Court does not have a practice of staying deadlines pending filed motions, and Defendant James Koutoulas has failed to demonstrate the necessary good cause for a stay in this case. Defendant James Koutoulas shall respond to the interrogatories at issue here on or before October 11, 2022. Defendant shall comply with the remaining discovery requests by the already established deadline: on or before October 12, 2022. In these responses, any specific assertions of privilege must be made in accordance with all applicable law. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/27/2022. (SJB)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ORDER denying without prejudice #113 Motion for Sanctions. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/27/2022. (SJB)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 120 RESPONSE in Opposition re #113 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit De Ford Decl, #2 Affidavit Zigler Decl)(Zigler, Aaron)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 119 MOTION to Stay Discovery, MOTION for Protective Order by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ENDORSED ORDER denying #116 Motion to File Excess Pages; denying #117 Motion to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/16/2022. (SJB) Modified as to Order type on 9/16/2022 (JK).
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 117 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages in Opposition to Koutoulas's Motion for Sanctions #113 by All Plaintiffs. (Zigler, Aaron)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 116 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by Eric De Ford. (Horton Silverman, Robin)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 115 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #104 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John) Modified as to text on 9/14/2022 (JK).
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 114 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #101 Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 MOTION for Sanctions by James Koutoulas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Martell, Nicole)
September 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, Thomas McLaughlin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration, #2 Exhibit B - Declaration)(Pegg, Allen)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ENDORSED ORDER denying #110 Motion for Leave to File Reply. The Court does not require the benefit of additional briefing at this time. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/1/2022. (SJB)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 110 MOTION for Leave to File Other Document :Reply Brief to Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Hassan, Amina) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ENDORSED ORDER re #106 Reply to Response. The Clerk is DIRECTED to STRIKE #106 Defendants Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC & Brandon Brown's Reply to Plaintiff's Response for violation of Local Rule 3.01(d). Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/31/2022. (SJB)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 108 DECLARATION of Sean Masson re #107 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Alternate Service for Defendants Jeffrey Carter and Alexander Mascioli by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (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)(Masson, Sean)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 107 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Alternate Service for Defendants Jeffrey Carter and Alexander Mascioli by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Masson, Sean)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 106 (STRICKEN PER 109 ORDER) -- REPLY to Response to Motion re #88 MOTION to Dismiss #74 Second Amended Complaint filed by Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown. (Heitner, Darren) Modified to reflect STRICKEN on 8/31/2022 (JK).
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #93 Motion to Dismiss filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 104 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim by Erik Norden. (Chase, Kenneth) Modified as to text on 9/14/2022 (JK).
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 103 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #88 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 102 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #90 Motion to Dismiss filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 101 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and Memorandum in Law in Support by James Koutoulas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Martell, Nicole)
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ENDORSED ORDER granting #99 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Andrew William Balthazor is terminated as counsel in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 8/18/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
August 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 99 Unopposed MOTION for Andrew W. Balthazor to Withdraw as Attorney by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. (Balthazor, Andrew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 98 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Harry R. Schafer as mediator by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Jasnoch, John)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 97 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Thomas McLaughlin. (Pegg, Allen)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 96 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Coral Capital LLC. (Pegg, Allen)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 95 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Coral Capital Management LLC. (Pegg, Allen)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 94 REQUEST for oral argument re #93 MOTION to Dismiss #74 Second Amended Class Action Complaint & Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Weiner, Daniel) Text modified on 8/4/2022 (RDO).
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MOTION to Dismiss #74 Second Amended Class Action Complaint & Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Weiner, Daniel) Text modified on 8/4/2022 (RDO).
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ENDORSED ORDER granting #89 Unopposed Motion to Confirm Deadline; granting #91 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants James Koutoulas and Erik Norden must respond to the Complaint by 8/23/2022. All counsel are directed to review and comply with Local Rule 1.08(a). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 8/3/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: for James Koutoulas and Erik Norden. Answer due by 8/23/2022. (RDO)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 91 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #74 Amended Complaint, by Erik Norden. (Chase, Kenneth)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 90 MOTION to Dismiss #74 Second Amended Class Action Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. (Mercier, Judith) Text modified on 8/3/2022 (RDO).
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 89 UNOPPOSED MOTION to Confirm Deadline to Respond to #74 Amended Complaint by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole) Modified on 8/3/2022 (RDO).
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 88 MOTION to Dismiss #74 Second Amended Complaint by Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown. (Heitner, Darren) Text modified on 8/3/2022 (RDO).
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ENDORSED ORDER granting #83 Unopposed Motion to Confirm Deadline. Defendant George Aris Michalopoulos must respond to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Class Action Complaint by 8/4/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 8/2/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 86 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. Plaintiffs counsel shall contact defense counsel (and mediator after selected), schedule mediation and file a notice with the court advising the court of the scheduled mediation date within 14 days from the date of this order. (AKC)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 85 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 1/27/2023 Joinder of Parties due by 1/27/2023 Discovery (class certification) due by 10/20/2023 Dispositive motions due by 10/20/2023 Pretrial statement due by 6/10/2024 All other motions due by 5/22/2024 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 5/19/2023 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 7/25/2023 Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/18/2024 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron Jury Trial set for the trial term which commences on 7/1/2024 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 11/3/2023. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/2/2022. (AKC)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER directing counsel to confer and file a notice with the court within 14 days advising of the selection of a mediator - re #80 Case Management Report. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/2/2022. (AKC)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Confirm Deadline to Respond to Second Amended Class Action Complaint by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Hassan, Amina)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ENDORSED ORDER granting #81 Defendants' Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. The deadline for responding to the Second Amended Complaint remains September 6, 2022. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/1/2022. (AKC)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Confirm Deadline to Respond to Second Amended Class Action Complaint by Coral Defi LP. (Pegg, Allen)
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Masson, Sean)
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part #78 Motion to File Excess Pages. The Court strongly urges brevity, but in recognition of the extensive allegations and claims here, all parties, including movant James Koutoulas, may now file briefing no longer than thirty (30) pages inclusive of all parts. This relief applies only to the motion to dismiss stage at this time. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/29/2022. (SJB)
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 78 MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 NOTICE of Appearance by Garrison Michael Cohen on behalf of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (Cohen, Garrison)
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew William Balthazor on behalf of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (Balthazor, Andrew)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ENDORSED ORDER directing the clerk to terminate John Does 1-10 - re #74 Amended Complaint, filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/20/2022. (AKC)
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT and Demand for Jury Trial against Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown, Jeffrey Carter, Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, James Koutoulas, Alexander Hope Mascioli, Thomas McLaughlin, Aris George Michalopoulos, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC, Erik Norden filed by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford.(Masson, Sean) Text modified on 7/20/2022 (RDO).
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 73 RESPONSE TO #53 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Plaintiffs. (Masson, Sean) Text modified on 7/20/2022 (RDO).
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Coral Defi LP. (Pegg, Allen)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown. (Heitner, Darren)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Corporate Disclosure Statement re #3 Order by Erik Norden. (Chase, Kenneth) Text modified on 7/15/2022 (RDO).
July 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 69 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Initial Case Order by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Hassan, Amina) Text modified on 7/14/2022 (RDO).
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. (Mercier, Judith)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: Second Amended Complaint due by 7/29/2022 (RDO)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/11/2022 by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to Thomas McLaughlin. (Masson, Sean)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/11/2022 by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to Coral Capital LLC. (Masson, Sean)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/11/2022 by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to Coral Capital Management LLC. (Masson, Sean)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice as moot #60 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. See #63 Order Dismissing First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/11/2022. (SJB)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE #21 First Amended Complaint as a shotgun pleading. On or before Friday, July 29, 2022, Plaintiffs may file a Second Amended Complaint consistent with the directives of this Order. Failure to timely file a Second Amended Complaint will result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/11/2022. (SJB)
July 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 62 NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth E Chase on behalf of Erik Norden (Chase, Kenneth)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 NOTICE of Appearance by David B. Massey on behalf of Coral Defi LP (Massey, David)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: for Coral Defi LP. Answer due by 9/6/2022. (RDO)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown. (Heitner, Darren)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 (WRONG EVEN CODE. VOICEMAIL LEFT FOR ATTORNEY) PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2022 (RDO).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 (WRONG EVENT CODE. VOICEMAIL LEFT FOR ATTORNEY) PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2022 (RDO).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 (WRONG EVENT CODE. VOICEMAIL LEFT FOR ATTORNEY) PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2022 (RDO).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 (WRONG EVENT CODE. VOICEMAIL LEFT FOR ATTORNEY) PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2022 (RDO).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 (WRONG EVEN CODE. VOICEMAIL LEFT FOR ATTORNEY) PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2022 (RDO).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 (WRONG EVENT CODE. VOICEMAIL LEFT FOR ATTORNEY) PROOF of service by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford (Masson, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2022 (RDO).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. Plaintiffs have failed to effect proper service on the Defendants Erik Norden, Brandon Brown, Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Corporate Defendant Doe, and John Does 1-10 within the 90 days allowed by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) or as further extended by the Court. Plaintiffs shall SHOW CAUSE within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order why the Complaint against the Defendants should not be dismissed for failure to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 4(m). Failure to respond to this Order may result in dismissal of this case as to said Defendants without further notice from the Court. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/5/2022. (GNB)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ENDORSED ORDER granting #51 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Coral DeFi must respond to the Amended Complaint by 9/6/2022. No further extension of this deadline should be sought absent extraordinary good cause. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 7/5/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: for Aris George Michalopoulos. Answer due by 8/4/2022. (RDO)
July 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #21 Amended Complaint by Coral Defi LP. (Pegg, Allen)
July 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ENDORSED ORDER granting #44 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The time to serve Defendants Jeffery Carter and Alexander Mascioli pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(m) is extended to 8/30/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 7/3/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
July 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ENDORSED ORDER granting #43 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Aris George Michalopoulos must respond to the Amended Complaint by 8/4/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 7/3/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
July 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ENDORSED ORDER granting #45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Amina Hassan and Hilary McDonnell are granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 7/3/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 STANDING ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 2/1/2021. (RN)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Unopposed MOTION for Hilary McDonnell to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19733157 for $150 by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Attachments: #1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Weiner, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Unopposed MOTION for Amina Hassan to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19733090 for $150 by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Attachments: #1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Weiner, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Defendants with Summons and Complaint by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Masson, Sean)
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. Answer due by 8/4/2022. (RDO)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #21 Amended Complaint by Aris George Michalopoulos. (Swerdloff, Nicolas)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ENDORSED ORDER granting #41 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. NASCAR must respond to the Amended Complaint by 8/4/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/29/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: Case management report due by 7/29/2022 (RDO)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #21 Amended Complaint by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. (Mercier, Judith)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying without prejudice in part #38 Joint Stipulation and Motion for Order to Extend Case Management Report Deadline. The deadline to file a case management report is extended to July 29, 2022. Cause has not been stated for an indeterminate extension. The parties are cautioned against filing a motion to extend a deadline on the date of the deadline sought to be extended. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/28/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/24/2022 by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford as to James Koutoulas. (Masson, Sean)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 SUMMONS issued as to Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown, Jeffrey Carter, Coral Capital LLC, Coral Capital Management LLC, Coral Defi LP, James Koutoulas, Alexander Hope Mascioli, Thomas McLaughlin, Aris George Michalopoulos, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC and Erik Norden. (RDO)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply; denying without prejudice as moot #18 Motion to Dismiss. #21 Plaintiff's Amended Complaint moots #18 the Motion to Dismiss. All other relief requested in #23 Plaintiff's Motion is denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/7/2022. (SJB)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to 12(b)(6) and memorandum of law by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit conferral)(Zigler, Aaron)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Sandra Bader, Eric De Ford. (Zigler, Aaron)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs.(Zigler, Aaron) Modified text on 6/7/2022 (LDJ).
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by James Koutoulas. (Martell, Nicole)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to James Koutoulas. Defendant has failed to comply with the Court's Order #3. Defendant 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 the imposition of appropriate sanctions without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/6/2022. (GNB)
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss pursuant to 12(b)(6) and memorandum of law by James Koutoulas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Martell, Nicole) Text modified on 5/17/2022 (RDO).
May 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER granting #14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Aaron M. Zigler, John T. Jasnoch, and Sean T. Masson are granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 5/9/2022. (Irick, Daniel)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Sean T. Masson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19534844 for $150 by Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for John T. Jasnoch to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19534744 for $150 by Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Aaron M. Zigler to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19534598 for $150 by Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Attorney Certification)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER for Aaron Zigler and Sean Masson to comply with the administrative procedures regarding electronic filing within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/2/2022. (GNB)
April 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER discharging #9 Order to show cause. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/27/2022. (GNB)
April 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 RESPONSE TO #9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Eric De Ford. (Horton Silverman, Robin) Modified on 4/26/2022 (RDO).
April 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of a Related Action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Eric De Ford. Related cases: No. (Horton Silverman, Robin) Modified on 4/26/2022 (RDO).
April 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 (DISCHARGED BY #12 ENDORSED ORDER) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Eric De Ford. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order #3. 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. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/25/2022. (GNB) Modified on 4/28/2022 (RDO).
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #3 Order by Eric De Ford. (Horton Silverman, Robin)
April 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER re #3 Initial Order. The parties are DIRECTED to confer regarding deadlines pertinent to a motion for class certification and advise the Court of agreeable deadlines in their case management report. The deadlines should include a deadline for (1) disclosure of expert reports - class action, plaintiff and defendant; (2) discovery - class action; (3) motion for class certification; (4) response to motion for class certification; and (5) reply to motion for class certification. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/7/2022. (GNB)
April 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, Brandon Brown, Jeffrey Carter, Corporate Defendant Doe, Austen Fletcher, David J. Harris, Jr., Island Liquidity, LLC, James Koutoulas, Brendon Leslie, Alex Mascioli, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC, Erik Norden and Candace Owens. (RDO)
April 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Eric De Ford. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons Defendant Koutoulas, #2 Proposed Summons Defendant Carter, #3 Proposed Summons Defendant Norden, #4 Proposed Summons Defendant Mascioli, #5 Proposed Summons Defendant Island Liquidity, LLC, #6 Proposed Summons Defendant Brown, #7 Proposed Summons Defendant Brandonbilt Motorsports, LLC, #8 Proposed Summons Defendant NASCAR, #9 Proposed Summons Defendant Owens, #10 Proposed Summons Defendant Harris, #11 Proposed Summons Defendant Fletcher, #12 Proposed Summons Defendant Leslie)(Horton Silverman, Robin)
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE to counsels Aaron M. Zigler, John T. Jasnoch and Sean T. Masson of 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; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD)
April 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/4/2022. (GNB) ctp
April 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:22-cv-0652-PGB-DCI. (SJB)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-19415237) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Schedule A to Summons)(Horton Silverman, Robin) Modified on 4/5/2022 to correct docket text and attachments (BD).

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Plaintiff: Eric De Ford
Represented By: Robin Horton Silverman
Represented By: Aaron M. Zigler
Represented By: John T. Jasnoch
Represented By: Sean T. Masson
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Plaintiff: Sandra Bader
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