Suntiger, Inc. v. EssilorLuxottica, S.A. et al
| Suntiger, Inc. a California Corporation doing business as Eagle Eyes Optics |
| EssilorLuxottica, S.A. a foreign company doing business as The Essilorluxottica Group and FGX International, Inc. |
| 6:2025cv01738 |
| September 9, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Nathan W Hill |
| Carlos E Mendoza |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act) |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 60 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #56 MOTION to Compel Rule 26 Initial Disclosures from EssilorLuxottica , #57 MOTION to Compel Production of Documents , #58 MOTION to Compel EssilorLuxottica's Admissions . Motion Hearing set for 3/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. Zoom ID and password will be provided by email; Business attire is required for all Zoom hearings. Attorneys are required to appear with their cameras on unless the Court has granted in advance leave to appear telephonically. (JOR) |
| Filing 59 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Extend Case Management Order Deadline (Dkt 54) by Suntiger, Inc. (Ward, Trevor) Modified text on 3/5/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 58 MOTION to Compel EssilorLuxottica's Admissions by Suntiger, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plf's Request for Admissions to EssilorLuxottica, #2 Exhibit B - EssilorLuxottica's Objections to Plf's 1st Request for Admissions)(Ward, Trevor) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 57 MOTION to Compel Production of Documents by Suntiger, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plf's Request for Production to EssilorLuxottica, #2 Exhibit B - Plf's Request for Production to FGX, #3 Exhibit C - EssilorLuxottica's Response to Plf's First Request for Production, #4 Exhibit D - FGX's Responses to Plf's First Request for Production)(Ward, Trevor) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 56 MOTION to Compel Rule 26 Initial Disclosures from EssilorLuxottica by Suntiger, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - EssilorLuxottica's Initial Disclosures)(Ward, Trevor) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 55 RESPONSE in Opposition re #54 Opposed MOTION to Extend Case Management Order Deadline filed by EssilorLuxottica, S.A., FGX International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- January 17, 2025 Email Correspondence - FRE 408 Reduced & Redacted, #2 Exhibit 2- October 17, 2025 Email Correspondence)(Lorelli, Marc) |
| Filing 54 Opposed MOTION to Extend Case Management Order Deadline by Suntiger, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Plaintiff's Motion to Extend Case Management Order Deadline, #2 Exhibit B to Plaintiff's Motion to Extend Case Management Order Deadline)(Gilchrist, Brian) Modified on 2/13/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). Modified on 2/17/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 53 RESPONSE in Opposition re #41 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12 (b)(2) filed by Suntiger, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - EssilorLuxottica 2024 Annual Report, #2 Exhibit B - EssilorLuxottica Group Jobs, #3 Exhibit C - Ray-Ban Official Sunglasses Store US, #4 Exhibit D - EssilorLuxottica Brands)(Ward, Trevor) |
| Filing 52 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 5/13/2026 before Joshua Spector, Esq. (Gilchrist, Brian) Modified text on 1/16/2026 (MGB). |
| Filing 51 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by EssilorLuxottica, S.A.. Related case(s): No (Goodstone, Alexandra) |
| Filing 50 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by EssilorLuxottica, S.A. (Goodstone, Alexandra) Modified on 1/13/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
Filing 49
ENDORSED ORDER directing Defendant EssilorLuxottica, S.A. to SHOW CAUSE within seven days from the date of this Order as to why they did not comply with the Court's #9 Initial Order and the Local Rules by failing to file their Notice of Pendency of Related Actions and Disclosure Statement. Alternatively, Defendant EssilorLuxottica, S.A. may cure their failure by fully complying with the Initial Order within seven days, thereby discharging the order to show cause. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 1/7/2026. (MEH)
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| Filing 48 Amended RESPONSE in Opposition re #46 MOTION to Stay re #41 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12 (b)(2) MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending the Court's Rulings on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by Suntiger, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A to Response to Luxottica's Motion to Stay, #2 Exhibit Ex. B to Response to Luxottica's Motion to Stay)(Gilchrist, Brian) Modified on 1/6/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #46 MOTION to Stay re #41 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12 (b)(2) MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending the Court's Rulings on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by Suntiger, Inc. (Gilchrist, Brian) Modified on 1/6/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 46 MOTION to Stay re #41 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12 (b)(2) , MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending the Court's Rulings on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by EssilorLuxottica, S.A., FGX International, Inc. (Lorelli, Marc) Modified text on 12/28/2025 (MGB). |
| Filing 45 REPLY to Response to Motion re #28 MOTION to Dismiss filed by FGX International, Inc. (Lorelli, Marc) Modified text on 12/23/2025 (MGB). |
| Filing 44 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #41 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12 (b)(2) by Suntiger, Inc. (Gilchrist, Brian) Modified on 12/22/2025 (JTM) |
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Filing 43
ENDORSED ORDER granting #38 Motion for Leave to File a Reply. On or before January 8, 2026, Defendant FGX International Inc. may file a Reply of five or fewer pages. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 12/18/2025. (KMD)
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| Filing 42 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Joshua Spector, Esq. as mediator by Suntiger, Inc. (Gilchrist, Brian) |
| Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rule 12 (b)(2) by EssilorLuxottica, S.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Ryan Crevier Dec-Signed)(Lorelli, Marc) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel C. Mazanec on behalf of EssilorLuxottica, S.A. (Mazanec, Daniel) |
| Filing 39 RETURN of service executed on 11/25/2025 by Suntiger, Inc. as to EssilorLuxottica, S.A.. (Gilchrist, Brian) |
| Filing 38 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss by FGX International, Inc. (Lorelli, Marc) Modified docket text on 12/11/2025 (JG). |
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER directing Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE within seven days from the date of this Order as to why the claims against Defendant EssilorLuxottica, S.A. should not be dismissed for failing to effectuate service and file proof of the same in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(l)-(m). Alternatively, Plaintiff may cure their failure by filing proof of service within seven days, thereby discharging the order to show cause. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 12/9/2025. (MEH)
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Filing 36
ORDER directing the parties to confer, and then advise the Court, on the selection of a mediator, on or before December 22, 2025. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 12/8/2025. (ALL)
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Filing 35
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 2/13/2026, Joinder of Parties due by 2/13/2026, Discovery due by 1/29/2027, Dispositive motions due by 3/2/2027, Pretrial statement due by 7/6/2027, All other motions due by 7/6/2027, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 12/1/2026, Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 12/31/2026, Trial Status Conference set for 7/15/2027 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza, Jury Trial set for August 2027 trial term at 08:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. Conduct mediation hearing by 2/12/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 12/8/2025. (ALL) (Main Document 35 replaced on 12/11/2025) (ALL). Modified to correct rebuttal deadline year on 12/11/2025 (ALL).
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| Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #28 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Suntiger, Inc.. (Gilchrist, Brian) |
| Filing 33 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Gilchrist, Brian) |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER granting #30 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. On or before December 5, 2025, Plaintiff may respond to Defendant's #28 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 11/21/2025. (KMD)
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Filing 31
ENDORSED ORDER directing Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE within seven days from the date of this Order as to why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute because no Case Management Report was filed in accordance with the Court's #9 Initial Order and the Local Rules. Alternatively, Plaintiff may cure their failure by filing a Case Management Report within seven days, thereby discharging the order to show cause. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 11/20/2025. (MEH)
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| Filing 30 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to FXG's Motion to Dismiss by Suntiger, Inc. (Gilchrist, Brian) Modified text to remove extra period on 11/14/2025 (AA). |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Supplemental Local Rule 3.01(g) Certification re #28 MOTION to Dismiss by FGX International, Inc. (Lorelli, Marc) Modified docket text on 11/12/2025 (JOS). |
| Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss by FGX International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- Declaration of P. DeSisto)(Lorelli, Marc) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Marc Lorelli on behalf of FGX International, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Marc Lorelli. (Lorelli, Marc) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Rebecca J. Cantor Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER granting #22, #23, #24 Motions for Marc Lorelli, Rebecca J. Cantor, and Cameron M. Anstess to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 10/28/2025. (Hill, Nathan)
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Cameron M. Anstess to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24046853 for $150 by FGX International, Inc. (Goodstone, Alexandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 23 MOTION for Rebecca J. Cantor to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24046814 for $150 by FGX International, Inc.(Goodstone, Alexandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 22 MOTION for Marc Lorelli to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24046639 for $150 by FGX International, Inc. (Goodstone, Alexandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 21 NOTICE by Suntiger, Inc. re #1 Complaint "Exhibit B" (Gilchrist, Brian). |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by FGX International, Inc.. Related case(s): No (Goodstone, Alexandra) |
| Filing 19 COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE USING CORRECT EVENT. NOTICE by FGX International, Inc. of Pendency of Other Actions (Goodstone, Alexandra) Modified on 10/23/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). |
| Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by FGX International, Inc.. (Goodstone, Alexandra) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER directing Defendant FGX International, Inc. to SHOW CAUSE within seven days from the date of this Order as to why they did not comply with the Court's #9 Initial Order and the Local Rules by failing to file their Notice of Pendency of Related Actions and Disclosure Statement. Alternatively, Defendant FGX International, Inc. may cure their failure by fully complying with the Initial Order within seven days, thereby discharging the order to show cause. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/22/2025. (MEH)
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. FGX International, Inc. answer or response due 10/30/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 10/10/2025. (Hill, Nathan)
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| Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by FGX International, Inc.. (Mazanec, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel C. Mazanec on behalf of FGX International, Inc. (Mazanec, Daniel) |
| Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on 9/19/2025 by Suntiger, Inc. as to FGX International, Inc. (Gilchrist, Brian) Modified on 9/22/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Suntiger, Inc.. (Gilchrist, Brian) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Suntiger, Inc.. Related case(s): No (Gilchrist, Brian) |
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Filing 10
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 9
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/10/2025. (ALL)
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| Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brian R. Gilchrist on behalf of Suntiger, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Brian R. Gilchrist. (Gilchrist, Brian) |
| Filing 7 Entered in Error on 9/10/2025. (JOR) |
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Filing 6
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 9/10/2025. (JOR)
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| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to EssilorLuxottica, S.A., and FGX International, Inc. (JOS) |
| Filing 4 Trademark Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (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 Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:25-cv-1738-CEM-NWH. (RLD) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against EssilorLuxottica, S.A. d/b/a The EssilorLuxottica Group, FGX International, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23843672) filed by Suntiger, Inc., d/b/a Eagle Eyes Optics. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Settlement Agreement, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons)(Gilchrist, Brian) |
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| Plaintiff: Suntiger, Inc. a California Corporation doing business as Eagle Eyes Optics | |
| Represented By: | Trevor Frederick Ward |
| Represented By: | Ryan Thomas Santurri |
| Represented By: | Brian R. Gilchrist |
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| Defendant: EssilorLuxottica, S.A. a foreign company doing business as The Essilorluxottica Group | |
| Represented By: | Marc Lorelli |
| Represented By: | Daniel C. Mazanec |
| Represented By: | Christina Therese Mastrucci Lehn |
| Represented By: | Cameron M. Anstess |
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| Represented By: | Daniel C. Mazanec |
| Represented By: | Cameron M. Anstess |
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