Long et al v. Westgate Resorts, LTD.
Plaintiff: MaryJane Long and Joshua Long
Defendant: Westgate Resorts, Ltd.
Case Number: 6:2024cv02112
Filed: November 18, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Anne C Conway
Referring Judge: Embry J Kidd
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: Real Estate Settlement Procedure (RESPA) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER Granting #9 Defendant Westgate Resorts, LTD.'s Motion to Stay Proceedings and Compel Arbitration. The Clerk is DIRECTED to administratively close this case. Defendant Westgate Resorts, LTD. shall submit a report concerning the status of arbitration by April 1, 2025, and every three months thereafter. The Order to Show Cause #22 s DISCHARGED. Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway on 12/23/2024. (KLD)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #18 Order to show cause filed by Westgate Resorts, LTD. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Phillip A. Silvestri, #2 Exhibit Screenshot of Maryjane Long, #3 Exhibit Department of Education Screenshot, #4 Exhibit Screenshot of Joshua Long, #5 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Marder)(Backman, Jeffrey) Modified on 12/23/2024 to edit the docket text (RPB).
December 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 DISCHARGED, per Order at 24. RESPONSE TO #18 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Joshua Long, MaryJane Long. (Parsons, Stephanie) Modified docket text on 12/19/2024 (JOS). Modified on 12/23/2024, per order (KLD).
December 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Joshua Long, MaryJane Long. (Parsons, Stephanie)
December 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Joshua Long, MaryJane Long. Related case(s): No (Parsons, Stephanie)
December 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER to Show Cause as to Westgate Resorts, LTD. Defendant Westgate Resorts, Ltd. is ORDERED to show cause within 14 days why this Court has federal subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332 over Plaintiffs' state law claims. Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway on 12/6/2024. (KLD)
December 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER to Show Cause as to Joshua Long, MaryJane Long. Plaintiffs shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway on 12/5/2024. (KLD)
December 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant's deadline to respond to the Complaint is extended until and through 14 days after the Court rules on the Motion to Compel Arbitration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 12/2/2024. (Kidd, Embry)
November 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding #9 MOTION to Compel Arbitration (Amended Request) by Westgate Resorts, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite of Plaintiff's Oppositions)(Epstein, Richard)
November 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding #9 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Westgate Resorts, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite of Plaintiff's Oppositions)(Epstein, Richard)
November 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard W. Epstein on behalf of Westgate Resorts, LTD. (Epstein, Richard)
November 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Discovery and Rule 26(f) Conference pending Resolution of Motion to Compel Arbitration by Westgate Resorts, LTD.(Backman, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
November 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by Westgate Resorts, LTD.. (Backman, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. Modified on 11/27/2024 as to docket text (ARL).
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Stephanie Parsons on behalf of Joshua Long, MaryJane Long. Lead Counsel: Stephanie Parsons, Esq.. (Parsons, Stephanie)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 RESPONSE in Opposition re #9 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by Joshua Long, MaryJane Long. (Parsons, Stephanie)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Westgate Resorts, LTD.. (Backman, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
November 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 11/20/2024. (JOR)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephanie Parsons 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). (JK)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephanie Parsons of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JK)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INITIAL CASE ORDER - Notice of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Parties have 14 days from the date of this order to file their disclosure statement (if not already filed) and to notify the court of a related action (not required if there are no related actions). Signed by Judge Anne C. Conway on 11/19/2024. (KLD)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Anne C. Conway and Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. New case number: 6:24-cv-2112-ACC-EJK. (RLK)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Westgate Resorts, Ltd. identifying Corporate Parent Central Florida Investments, Inc. for Westgate Resorts, Ltd. (Backman, Jeffrey) Modified text on 11/19/2024 (MGB).
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jeffrey Aaron Backman on behalf of Westgate Resorts, Ltd. Lead Counsel: Jeffrey A. Backman. (Backman, Jeffrey)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Ninth Judicial Circuit Orange County Florida, case number 2024-CA-009211-o filed in State Court on 10/17/2024. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-22733370 filed by Westgate Resorts, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 Affidavit Declaration of John Willman, #3 State Court Other Documents includes State Court Docket, #4 Affidavit Declaration of Philip Silvestri, #5 Affidavit Declaration of Jeffrey Backman, #6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Backman, Jeffrey) Modified text on 11/19/2024 (JK).

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Plaintiff: MaryJane Long
Represented By: Stephanie Parsons
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Represented By: Richard W. Epstein
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