Bandele v. Luminar Technologies, Inc. et al
| Chibale Bandele |
| Luminar Technologies, Inc., Austin Russell, Tom Fennimore, Alec Gores, Mary Lou Jepsen, Shaun Maguire, Katharine A. Martin, Dominick Schiano, Matthew Simoncini, Daniel Tempesta and Jun Hong Heng |
| 6:2025cv01699 |
| September 3, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Nathan W Hill |
| Carlos E Mendoza |
| Stockholders Suits |
| 12 U.S.C. § 0022 Securities Fraud |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 26 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Candace Smith Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; 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). (ARL) |
Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; denying as moot #15 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 1/30/2026. (Hill, Nathan)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE of Response to #23 Order by Chibale Bandele (Cook, William) Modified on 1/12/2026 as to docket text (ARL). |
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Filing 23
Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 362, this case is automatically stayed as to Luminar Technologies, Inc. However, it is unclear whether this litigation can continue as to the remaining Defendants given the intertwined nature of the claims. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that on or before January 13, 2026 Plaintiff shall advise the Court as to whether this case should also be stayed as to the individual Defendants. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 12/29/2025. (MEH)
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| Filing 22 SUGGESTION of Bankruptcy by Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Bankruptcy Petition)(Brennan, John) Modified on 12/29/2025 to edit docket text (RN). |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER granting #18, #19 Motions for John C. Herman and Carlton R. Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 10/28/2025. (Hill, Nathan)
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| Filing 20 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by William J. Cook on behalf of Chibale Bandele. Lead Counsel: William J. Cook. (Cook, William) |
| Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION for Carlton R. Jones to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24042059 for $150 by Chibale Bandele. (Cook, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION for John C. Herman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24042019 for $150 by Chibale Bandele. (Cook, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
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Filing 17
It is ORDERED that attorneys Candance Noelle Smith and Carlton R. Jones are DIRECTED to register for CM/ECF on or before Thursday, November 6, 2025. Failure to register will result in the attorney's termination from the case. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/23/2025. (ALL)
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| Filing 15 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. Added MOTION to Stay on 10/15/2025 (AA). |
| Filing 14 NOTICE by Chibale Bandele of filing motion to consolidate 6:25-cv-01592, 6:25-cv-01840 (Attachments: #1 Main Document, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Cook, William) |
| Filing 13 WAIVER of service returned executed on 9/24/2025 by Chibale Bandele as to All Defendants. (Cook, William) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Chibale Bandele. Related case(s): Yes (Cook, William) |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Chibale Bandele. (Cook, William) |
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Filing 10
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 9/11/2025. (JOR)
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Filing 9
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/10/2025. (ALL)
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Filing 8
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/10/2025. (ALL)
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| Filing 7 Case Reassigned to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. New case number: 6:25-cv-1699-CEM-NWH. Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. no longer assigned to the case. (RPB) |
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Filing 6
ORDER reassigning this case to the Honorable Carlos E. Mendoza for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/9/2025. (EAM)
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Filing 5
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/5/2025. (EAM)
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| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Candace Noelle Smith, Carlton R. Jones, and John C. Herman Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; 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). (JOS) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL All Counsel of Record 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). (JOS) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:25-cv-01699-RBD-NWH. (KME) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23821524) filed by Chibale Bandele. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's Verification, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cook, William) |
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