Wegman et al v. The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. et al
| Brian Wegman and Thomas Horrom |
| United States Speciality Sports Association, Inc., Donald Dedonatis III, Richard Fortuna, Wendy Anderson, Courtney Ceo, Jacob Hornbacher and The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. |
| 6:2023cv01637 |
| August 25, 2023 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Roy B Dalton |
| Robert M Norway |
| Racketeer/Corrupt Organization |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 72 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re Preliminary Pretrial Conference. See Report for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 11/2/2023. (JBS) |
| Filing 70 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 11/2/2023, MOTION HEARING held on 11/2/2023 re #69 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of USSSA's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (DIGITAL) (LDJ) |
| Filing 69 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of USSSA's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (Oprison, Christopher) |
Filing 68
ENDORSED ORDER granting #64 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Plaintiff shall respond to Defendants' motions to dismiss on or before November 30, 2023. No further extensions of this deadline will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 11/1/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 67 NOTICE of Appearance by Samara Mariella Sweet on behalf of Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher (Sweet, Samara) |
| Filing 66 NOTICE of Appearance by Dawn E. George on behalf of Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher (George, Dawn) |
| Filing 65 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher. (George, Edward) |
| Filing 64 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman. (Finkelstein, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
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Filing 63
ENDORSED ORDER denying #61 Motion to Request Oral Argument. The Court will advise the parties if an oral argument is required. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/31/2023. (AKM)
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Filing 62
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #59 Motion to Dismiss for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/31/2023. (AKM)
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| Filing 61 REQUEST for oral argument on USSSA's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc.. (Oprison, Christopher) |
| Filing 60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc.. (Oprison, Christopher) |
| Filing 59 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher. (George, Edward) |
| Filing 58 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Wendy Anderson, Courtney Ceo, Richard Fortuna. (Strasser, Jillian) |
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Filing 57
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #56 Motion to File Excess Pages. The motion is limited to thirty pages. Counsel are reminded that conferral via email is insufficient to satisfy Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/25/2023. (AKM)
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| Filing 56 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (Oprison, Christopher) |
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Filing 55
STANDING ORDER ON DISCOVERY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/24/2023. (JBS)
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Filing 54
ENDORSED ORDER denying #52 Motion to Extend Date of Preliminary Pretrial Conference. Counsel may send a substitute lawyer in his place for the pretrial conference to be held on November 2, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/23/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 53 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael Volkov on behalf of Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman. Lead Counsel: Michael Volkov. (Volkov, Michael) |
| Filing 52 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Extension of Date of the Preliminary Pretrial Conference to November 7, 2023 by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (Oprison, Christopher) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified on 10/23/2023 to edit text (ABC). |
| Filing 51 NOTICE TO COUNSEL David Kowalski 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). (RN) |
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Filing 50
ORDER Setting Preliminary Pretrial Conference. Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 11/2/2023 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Lead trial counsel are required to appear in person. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/20/2023. (LDJ)
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Filing 49
ENDORSED ORDER directing Attorney Michael Volkov to register with the Court's cm/ecf system and use that system to update his email address. Failure to comply with this order on or before November 1, 2023, may result in sanctions, including the revocation of Mr. Volkolv's special admission to practice in this Court. Once the Clerk serves a copy of this order on Mr. Volkov, the Clerk shall not serve any other filings on Mr. Volkov by mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/20/2023. (Norway, Robert)
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Filing 48
ENDORSED ORDER to strike #44 Unilateral Case Management Report. See Initial Order re: Case Management and Deadlines #11; see also Local Rule 3.02. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/19/2023. (AKM)
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Filing 47
ENDORSED ORDER referring this case to United States Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway to conduct a preliminary pretrial conference. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/19/2023. (ALL)
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Filing 46
ENDORSED ORDER granting #43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Jillian Strasser is terminated as counsel of record for Defendants DeDonatis and Hornbacher. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/19/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 45 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (George, Edward) |
| Filing 44 ***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO #48 ORDER.*** UNILATERAL CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (George, Edward) Modified on 10/20/2023 (LD). |
| Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION for Jillian Strasser, Esq. to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendants Donald DeDonatis, III and Jacob Hornbacher by Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher. (Strasser, Jillian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
| Filing 42 Remark: Doc. #40 has been reviewed. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/17/2023. (JWG) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher. Related case(s): No (Arthington, Victoria) Modified on 10/18/2023 (KME). |
| Filing 40 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher. (George, Edward) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Edward Taylor George on behalf of Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher. Lead Counsel: E. Taylor George. (George, Edward) |
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Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/10/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 37 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Edward Taylor George and Jillian Strasser 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). (CTR) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Edward Taylor George on behalf of Donald Dedonatis III, Jacob Hornbacher (George, Edward) |
| Filing 35 First MOTION for Samuel D. Finkelstein to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21333808 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Volkov, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
| Filing 34 Remark: Doc. #33 has been reviewed. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/5/2023. (JWG) |
| Filing 33 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc.. (Oprison, Christopher) |
| Filing 32 Remark: Doc. #31 has been reviewed. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/26/2023. (JWG) |
| Filing 31 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #11 Order by Wendy Anderson, Courtney Ceo, Donald Dedonatis III, Richard Fortuna, Jacob Hornbacher. (Strasser, Jillian) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 and #27 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. All Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before October 30, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/22/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 29 Remark: Doc. #24 has been reviewed. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/21/2023. (JWG) |
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER granting #22 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant United States Specialty Sports Association. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/21/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to October 30, 2023, to File Answer re #19 Amended Complaint by Wendy Anderson, Courtney Ceo, Donald Dedonatis III, Richard Fortuna, Jacob Hornbacher. (Strasser, Jillian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified on 9/21/2023 (SPM). |
| Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to October 30, 2023, to File Answer to Plaintiffs' #19 First Amended Complaint by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (Oprison, Christopher) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified on 9/21/2023 (SPM). |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman. Related case(s): Yes (Gopalani, Ameer) |
| Filing 24 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman. (Gopalani, Ameer) |
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Filing 23
It is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that on or before October 3, 2023, the Plaintiff is DIRECTED to file a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement and a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions to comply with the Court's Order (Doc. #11). Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/19/2023. (ALL)
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| Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Jillian Strasser to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendant United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. by The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (Strasser, Jillian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified on 9/19/2023 to edit text (ABC). |
| Filing 21 PROOF of service by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proof of Service Documents)(Volkov, Michael) |
| Filing 20 RETURN of service executed on 8/28/2023 by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman as to Donald Dedonatis III. (Gopalani, Ameer) Modified on 9/19/2023 to edit text (ABC). |
| Filing 19 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 & 2)(Volkov, Michael) (Modified on 9/15/2023 to edit docket text)(JDR). |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Jillian Strasser on behalf of Wendy Anderson, Courtney Ceo, Donald Dedonatis III, Richard Fortuna, Jacob Hornbacher, The United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. (Strasser, Jillian) |
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Filing 17
ORDERED that Plaintiff's operative Complaint #5 is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. By Thursday, 9/21/2023, Plaintiffs may file a first amended complaint correcting the deficiency identified in this Order. Failure to timely file will result in this action being closed without further notice. The original, no replaced Complaint 2 is STRICKEN. The Clerk is DIRECTED to remove it from the docket. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to correct the scrivener's error in the name of Defendant United States Specialty Sports Association, Inc. on the docket. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/7/2023. (RPB)
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiff's #4 Motion to Correct the Civil Coversheet. The corrected civil coversheet is deemed filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/7/2023. (Norway, Robert)
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #1 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; denying as moot #3 Motion to Appear Telephonically. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/1/2023. (JBS)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/1/2023. (JBS)
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| Filing 13 MOTION for Ameer Gopalani to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21203860 for $150 by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman. (May, Jon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Michael Volkov to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21203823 for $150 by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman. (May, Jon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
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Filing 11
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 8/29/2023. (ALL)
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| Filing 10 NOTICE to #3 by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman (Attachments: #1 Main Document Corrected Motion for Admission)(May, Jon) Modified docket text on 8/30/2023 (JTM). |
| Filing 9 NOTICE as to #3 by Thomas Horrom, Brian Wegman (Attachments: #1 Main Document Corrected Motion for Admission)(May, Jon) Modified docket text on 8/30/2023 (JTM). |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Courtney Ceo, Jacob Hornbacher. Summonses issued in person (AJS) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Wendy Anderson, Donald Dedonatis III, Richard Fortuna, United States Speciality Sports Association, Inc. Summonses issued in person (AJS) Modified on 8/28/2023 to edit docket text (AJS). |
| Filing 6 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:23-cv-1637-RBD-RMN. Motion(s) REFERRED: #1 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Special Admission Attorney Michael Volkov , #3 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Special Admission Attorney Ameer Gopalani . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (AM) |
| Filing 5 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet Corrected, #3 Proposed Summons)(May, Jon) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Correction and Substitution of Civil Cover Sheet by Brian Wegman re #2 Complaint (Attachments: #1 Corrected Civil Cover Sheet)(May, Jon) (Modified on 8/28/2023 to edit docket text)(JDR). |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Ameer Gopalani to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Brian Wegman. (May, Jon). Modified on 8/28/2023 to edit text (ABC). |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against United States Speciality Sports Association, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-21191101) filed by Brian Wegman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons)(May, Jon) |
| Filing 1 MOTION to appear pro hac vice specifically Attorney Michael Volkov by Brian Wegman. (May, Jon) Modified event and text on 8/28/2023 (MCB). |
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