Sims v. BMW of North America LLC
Plaintiff: William Harrison Sims
Defendant: BMW of North America LLC and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Petitioner: Gloria Sims
Not Classified By Court: Michael C Siboni
Case Number: 6:2022cv01685
Filed: September 15, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Embry J Kidd
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Motor Vehicle Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 131 RESPONSE in Opposition re #130 MOTION to Continue TO RESCHEDULE HEARING filed by William Harrison Sims. (Leger, Christian)
November 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 130 MOTION to Continue TO RESCHEDULE HEARING by BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
November 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MOTION to Compel Responses to Request for Admissions MOTION TO OVERRULE PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTIONS AND COMPEL RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C-1, #4 Exhibit C-2)(Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
November 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 128 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #114 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Request for Productions, #115 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Sets of Interrogatories, #113 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Request for Admissions. Motion Hearing set for 11/30/2023 at 09:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (JOR)
November 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 127 RESPONSE in Opposition re #126 MOTION to Compel Response to BMW NA's Interrogatory 20 filed by William Harrison Sims. (Leger, Christian)
November 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 126 MOTION to Compel Response to BMW NA's Interrogatory 20 by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 125 RESPONSE in Opposition re #115 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Sets of Interrogatories filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Donis, Natalie)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 124 RESPONSE in Opposition re #115 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Sets of Interrogatories filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 123 RESPONSE in Opposition re #114 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Request for Productions filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 122 RESPONSE in Opposition re #114 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Request for Productions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 121 RESPONSE in Opposition re #113 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Request for Admissions filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Donis, Natalie)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 120 RESPONSE in Opposition re #113 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Request for Admissions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 119 Third AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by William Harrison Sims.(Nauman, Steven) Modified on 11/13/2023 (SPM).
November 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 118 RESPONSE in Opposition re #112 MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-C, #2 Exhibit D)(Donis, Natalie)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ORDER granting #104 Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint. Plaintiff shall file his Third Amended Complaint on or before November 16, 2023. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 11/9/2023. (ABP)
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ORDER granting #107 Motion to Quash. The subpoenas duces tecum to T-Mobile and Verizon are QUASHED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 11/8/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 115 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Sets of Interrogatories by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Leger, Christian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified text on 11/8/2023 (JK).
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 114 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Request for Productions by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Leger, Christian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified text on 11/8/2023 (JK).
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 113 MOTION to Overrule Objections and to Compel Full Responses to Second Request for Admissions by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Leger, Christian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified text on 11/8/2023 (JK).
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 112 TIME SENSITIVE MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas and for Protective Order by Gloria Sims, William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - AT&T Subpoena, #2 Exhibit B - T-Mobile Subpoena, #3 Exhibit C - Boost Mobile Subpoena)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Modified on 11/7/2023, chambers notified) (BGR).
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 111 NOTICE of Appearance by Christian Leger on behalf of Gloria Sims, William Harrison Sims (Leger, Christian)
October 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 110 REPLY to Response to Motion re #107 MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas filed by Gloria Sims, William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement #107 Motion to Quash. On or before October 23, 2023, Plaintiff is directed to file a reply, not to exceed 500 words, addressing Defendant's argument regarding the effect of separation on the marital communications privilege. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 10/17/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
October 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 108 RESPONSE in Opposition re #107 MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 107 Time Sensitive MOTION to Quash Non-Party Subpoenas by Gloria Sims, William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Subpoenas, #2 Exhibit B - Gloria Sims Declaration)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (chambers notified) Modified on 10/12/2023 as to docket text(ARL).
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 106 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven E. Nauman on behalf of Gloria Sims (Nauman, Steven)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 105 RESPONSE in Opposition re #104 MOTION to Amend #17 Amended Complaint filed by BMW of North America LLC. (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)(Donis, Natalie)
September 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 104 MOTION to Amend #17 Amended Complaint by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Third Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Rule 26 Initial Disclosures)(Nauman, Steven)
September 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 103 TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Motions to Compel held on 9/13/23 before Judge Embry J. Kidd. Court Reporter: Suzanne L. Trimble. Email address: trimblecourtreporter@outlook.com. Telephone number: 407.900.8775. 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 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 10/12/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/23/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/20/2023. (SLT)
September 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 102 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Patterson on behalf of William Harrison Sims (Patterson, Mark)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 101 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 4/1/2024. Dispositive motions due by 5/1/2024. Pretrial statement due by 8/5/2024. All other motions due by 8/19/2024. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 2/5/2024. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 3/4/2024. Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/17/2024 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 10/1/2024 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 4/15/2024. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/15/2023. (KM)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #75 Plaintiff's Short-Form Motion to Compel Defendant BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions; granting in part and denying in part #76 Plaintiff's Short-Form Motion to Compel Defendant BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions; granting in part and denying in part #77 Plaintiff's Short-Form Motion to Compel and to Determine the Sufficiency of BMW AG's Response to Request for Admission and Motion for Sanctions; granting in part and denying in part #78 Plaintiff's Short-Form Motion to Compel Defendants' Rule30(B)(6) Depositions and Motion for Sanctions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 9/15/2023. (ADH)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 99 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd: MOTION HEARING held on 9/13/2023 re #76 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions filed by William Harrison Sims, #75 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions filed by William Harrison Sims, #77 MOTION to Compel and to Determine the Sufficiency of BMW AG's Response to Request for Admission and Motion for Sanctions filed by William Harrison Sims, #78 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions and Motion for Sanctions filed by William Harrison Sims. Court Reporter: Suzanne L. Trimble (JOR)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 98 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Douglas Equi on behalf of BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Equi, Brian)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 97 NOTICE of Cancellation of 9/13/2023 10:00 am Mediation by Michael C Siboni re #33 Notice of mediation conference/hearing (Siboni, Michael) Modified on 9/13/2023 to edit docket text (AJS).
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 96 ENDORSED ORDER granting #79 Motion to Modify Case Management Scheduling Order. Upon due consideration, the Court finds that modification of CMSO deadlines is warranted. An amended CMSO is forthcoming. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/12/2023. (ABP)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 95 Joint CERTIFICATE of compliance with Ongoing Conferral Requirement by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven) Modified to edit docket text on 9/12/2023 (HAI).
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 94 RESPONSE to Motion re #79 MOTION to Modify #26 Case Management Scheduling Order filed by BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie) Modified on 9/8/2023 (JTM).
September 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 93 REPLY to Response to Motion re #76 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions , #75 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions , #78 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions and Motion for Sanctions filed by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
September 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 92 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO TIME ONLY): The Motions to Compel hearing previously scheduled for 09/13/2023 is rescheduled. New hearing time: Motions Hearing (docs 75,76,77 and 78) set for 9/13/2023 at 01:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (JOR)
September 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ENDORSED ORDER granting #90 Motion to Continue. The hearing will be rescheduled by separate notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 9/1/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 90 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Reschedule Discovery Hearing by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 89 NOTICE of hearing on motions re #77 MOTION to Compel and to Determine the Sufficiency of BMW AG's Response to Request for Admission and Motion for Sanctions , #75 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions , #76 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions , #78 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions and Motion for Sanctions . Motions Hearing set for 9/13/2023 at 09:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (JOR)
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #17 Amended Complaint by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.(Donis, Natalie)
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ENDORSED ORDER granting #86 Motion for Leave to File a Reply. On or before September 1, 2023, Plaintiff may file an omnibus reply that does not exceed 500 words. The Court will separately schedule a hearing on the motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/29/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 86 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 85 RESPONSE to Motion re #76 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 84 RESPONSE to Motion re #75 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 83 RESPONSE to Motion re #78 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions and Motion for Sanctions filed by BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 82 RESPONSE in Opposition re #77 MOTION to Compel and to Determine the Sufficiency of BMW AG's Response to Request for Admission and Motion for Sanctions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 81 RESPONSE in Opposition re #76 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 80 RESPONSE to Motion re #75 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 79 MOTION to Modify #26 Case Management Scheduling Order by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 78 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions and Motion for Sanctions by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 77 MOTION to Compel and to Determine the Sufficiency of BMW AG's Response to Request for Admission and Motion for Sanctions by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 76 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Requests for Production and Motion for Sanctions by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 75 MOTION to Compel BMW AG to Respond to Interrogatories and Motion for Sanctions by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER denying #36 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/16/2023. (SJB)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER denying #69 Motion to Modify Non-Party Subpoena and for Protective Order. The Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund and Individual Restitution Fund are ORDERED to respond to the subpoena on or before August 22, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/15/2023. (AS)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 72 RESPONSE in Opposition re #69 Time Sensitive MOTION to Quash Modify Subpoena and for Protective Order filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Donis, Natalie)
August 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement #69 Motion to Quash. The Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund and Individual Restitution Fund shall not respond to the subpoena referenced in the Motion until further order of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/8/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
August 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 70 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #69 Time Sensitive MOTION to Quash Modify Subpoena and for Protective Order (Certificate of Ongoing Conferral) by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 69 Time Sensitive MOTION to Quash Modify Subpoena and for Protective Order by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Subpoena, #2 Exhibit B - Trust Distribution Procedures ("TDP")(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified on 8/8/2023 as to docket text (ARL).
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ENDORSED ORDER denying #67 Motion to Stay Discovery. The Court does not ordinarily stay discovery for pending motions absent good cause shown. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/24/2023. (ABP)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Time Sensitive MOTION to Stay Discovery by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Donis, Natalie)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ENDORSED ORDER granting #64 Motion to Compel. The #26 Case Management and Scheduling Order specifically states on page 2: "The parties are advised that the pendency of a dispositive motion, such as a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment, does not stay the deadline for completion of discovery." Moreover, the cases cited by BMW AG regarding leave to conduct jurisdictional discovery are completely inapposite for the reasons stated in the Court's prior #63 Order. Since BMW AG has provided no other legal support for its objections to the discovery requests at issue, the Motion to Compel is GRANTED, BMW AG's objections are OVERRULED, and BMW AG must respond to the requests, in full, on or before August 2, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/19/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 65 RESPONSE in Opposition re #64 MOTION to Compel Defendant BMW AG to Respond to Discovery filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 64 SHORT-FORM Discovery MOTION to Compel Defendant BMW AG to Respond to Discovery by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's RFP to BMW AG, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's RFA to BMW AG, #3 Exhibit C - Plaintiff's IR to BMW AG, #4 Exhibit D - BMW AG's Objection to RFP, #5 Exhibit E - BMW AG's Objection to RFA, #6 Exhibit F - BMW AG's Objection to IR)(Nauman, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Modified on 7/14/2023, to edit text) (BGR).
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER denying #59 Motion to Quash; denying #61 Motion for Attorneys' Fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 5/30/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Triche Order Denying Rehearing and Cert)(Nauman, Steven)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 61 RESPONSE in Opposition re #59 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas or, in the Alternative, Request for a Protective Order and Supporting Memorandum of Law And Plaintiff's Request for Attorneys' Fees filed by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven) Modified on 5/19/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement #59 Motion to Quash. The Court notes that this Motion fails to comply with the Order on Discovery Motions. The parties are warned that the Court expects strict compliance with that Order. Nevertheless, upon review of the Motion, the Court will allow this issue to be briefed without regard to the Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 5/5/2023. (AS)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 59 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas or, in the Alternative, Request for a Protective Order and Supporting Memorandum of Law by BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's Subpoenas, #2 Exhibit Plaintiff's Notices of Subpoenas DT)(Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified on 5/5/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ENDORSED ORDER denying #56 Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply. The Court does not require the benefit of further briefing at this time. However, if additional briefing is deemed necessary in the future, the Court will direct the parties to file accordingly at the appropriate time. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/24/2023. (ABP)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 RESPONSE in Opposition re #56 MOTION for Leave to File a Sur-Reply filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 56 MOTION for Leave to File a Sur-Reply by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven) Modified on 4/21/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 55 REPLY to Response to Motion re #36 Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Donis, Natalie) Modified on 4/21/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ENDORSED ORDER granting #52 Motion for Leave to File Document. Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG may file a reply of no more than ten (10) pages on or before April 21, 2023. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/12/2023. (ABP)
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 53 RESPONSE in Opposition re #52 MOTION for Leave to File A Reply and Supporting Memorandum of Law filed by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven) Modified on 4/12/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MOTION for Leave to File A Reply and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified on 4/12/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 51 RESPONSE in Opposition re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - BMW NA IR Answers, #2 Exhibit B - BMW AG in the U.S., #3 Exhibit C - BMW AG History, #4 Exhibit D - BMW AG Statement on Corporate Governance, #5 Exhibit E - BMW AG Articles of Incorporation, #6 Exhibit F - BMW Dealership Locations, #7 Exhibit G - Jax Distribution Center, #8 Exhibit H - Jax Distribution Center, #9 Exhibit I - BMW AG at Art Basel Miami 2021, #10 Exhibit J - BMW AG in Amelia Island 2022, #11 Exhibit K - BMW AG in Amelia Island 2023, #12 Exhibit L - BMW AG in Amelia Island 2016, #13 Exhibit M - Oliver Zipse in Daytona, #14 Exhibit N - Oliver Zipse in Daytona, #15 Exhibit O - FL Trademark Lawsuit #1, #16 Exhibit P - FL Trademark Lawsuit #2, #17 Exhibit Q - FL Trademark Lawsuit #3, #18 Exhibit R - FL Trademark Lawsuit #4, #19 Exhibit S - FL Trademark Lawsuit #5, #20 Exhibit T - FL Trademark Lawsuit #6, #21 Exhibit U - FL Trademark Lawsuit #7, #22 Exhibit V - FL Trademark Lawsuit #8, #23 Exhibit W - FL Trademark Lawsuit #9)(Nauman, Steven)
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 50 DECLARATION of Steven E. Nauman by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 DECLARATION of Rosemary A. Coates by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Coates CV, #2 Exhibit B - Import Data, #3 Exhibit C - Florida Ports, #4 Exhibit D - Florida Consignees)(Nauman, Steven)
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ENDORSED ORDER discharging #43 Order to show cause. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/24/2023. (GNB)
March 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #43 Order to show cause, filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
March 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
March 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER denying without prejudice #42 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 3/17/2023. (AS)
March 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 RETURN of service executed on 02/06/2023 by William Harrison Sims as to Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Nauman, Steven)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. 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 3/14/2023. (GNB)
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION for Entry of Confidentiality Protective Order by BMW of North America LLC. (Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified on 3/13/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ENDORSED ORDER granting #40 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff may have until and through April 3, 2023, to respond to the Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 3/6/2023. (Kidd, Embry)
March 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting #38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 3/2/2023. (AS)
March 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MOTION for Matthew G. Berard to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20560812 for $150 by BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
March 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 REQUEST for oral argument re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Donis, Natalie)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Donis, Natalie) Modified on 2/28/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
February 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ENDORSED ORDER discharging #28 Order to Show Cause. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to file a status report on or before May 1, 2023 and every sixty (60) days thereafter, if necessary, regarding the efforts to perfect service of process on Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 2/15/2023. (ABP)
February 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #28 Order to show cause and Status Report on Service of Process on Defendant, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, filed by William Harrison Sims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Nauman, Steven) Modified on 2/2/2023 to edit docket text (SRD).
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 9/13/2023 at 10:00 a.m. before Michael C. Siboni. (Nauman, Steven)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Natalie Donis on behalf of BMW of North America LLC. Lead Counsel: Natalie Donis. (Donis, Natalie)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #30 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/27/2023. (AS)
January 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION for Drew P. Branigan to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20440311 for $150 by BMW of North America LLC. (Donis, Natalie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
January 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE to counsel Natalie Donis 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). (SRD)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to William Harrison Sims. Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order why the Complaint against Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 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 Defendant without further notice from the Court. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/24/2023. (GNB)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (SRD)
January 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/24/2023 Joinder of Parties due by 3/24/2023 Discovery due by 12/4/2023 Dispositive motions due by 1/2/2024 Pretrial statement due by 4/15/2024 All other motions due by 4/22/2024 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 10/2/2023 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 11/1/2023 Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/21/2024 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron Jury Trial set for 6/3/2024 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 12/18/2023. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/13/2023. (GNB)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Nauman, Steven)
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by BMW of North America LLC. (Donis, Natalie)
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #17 Amended Complaint by BMW of North America LLC.(Donis, Natalie)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 RETURN of service executed on October 27, 2022 by William Harrison Sims as to BMW of North America LLC. (Felix, Andrew)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 SUMMONS issued as to Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (KNC)
October 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 PROPOSED summons to be issued by William Harrison Sims. (Felix, Andrew)
October 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SUMMONS issued as to BMW of North America LLC. (KNC)
October 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PROPOSED summons to be issued by William Harrison Sims. (Felix, Andrew)
October 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against BMW of North America LLC with Jury Demand. filed by William Harrison Sims.(Nauman, Steven) Modified on 10/21/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
October 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Motion to Withdraw. Attorney Laurence Trias is hereby withdrawn from the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 10/18/2022. (Kidd, Embry)
October 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by William Harrison Sims. (Trias, Laurence) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified on 10/14/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
October 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion to Amend. Plaintiff may file a Second Amended Complaint on or before October 21, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 10/7/2022. (Kidd, Embry)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to Amend #7 Amended Complaint by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Andrew Parker Felix on behalf of William Harrison Sims. Lead Counsel: Andrew Parker Felix. (Felix, Andrew)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Parker Felix on behalf of William Harrison Sims (Felix, Andrew)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by William Harrison Sims. (Nauman, Steven)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by William Harrison Sims. Related case(s): No (Nauman, Steven)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven E. Nauman on behalf of William Harrison Sims (Nauman, Steven)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by William Harrison Sims.(Trias, Laurence)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER re #1 Complaint. The Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. On or before September 30, 2022, Plaintiff may file an Amended Complaint. Absent timely compliance with the requirements of this Order, this action will be CLOSED without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/16/2022. (ABP)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to BMW of North America LLC. (SRD)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 9/16/2022. (PML)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/reset deadlines/hearings: Amended Complaint due by 9/30/2022 (JK)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/15/2022. (AKC)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. New case number: 6:22-cv-1685-PGB-EJK. (SJB)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against BMW of North America LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-20000386) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Trias, Laurence)

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Plaintiff: William Harrison Sims
Represented By: Laurence Trias
Represented By: Andrew Parker Felix
Represented By: Steven E. Nauman
Represented By: Mark Patterson
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Defendant: BMW of North America LLC
Represented By: Natalie Donis
Represented By: Drew P. Branigan
Represented By: Matthew G. Berard
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Defendant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Represented By: Natalie Donis
Represented By: Drew P. Branigan
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Petitioner: Gloria Sims
Represented By: Steven E. Nauman
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