Levitan v. Fennimore et al
Plaintiff: Evan Levitan
Defendant: Thomas J. Fennimore, Austin Russell, Matthew J. Simoncini, Alec E. Gores, Mary Lou Jepsen, Shaun Maguire, Daniel D. Tempesta, Dominick Schiano, Paul Ricci, Jun Hong Heng, Luminar Technologies, Inc. and Katharine A. Martin
Case Number: 6:2025cv01840
Filed: September 24, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Nathan W Hill
Referring Judge: Carlos E Mendoza
Nature of Suit: Stockholders Suits
Cause of Action: 12 U.S.C. § 0022 Securities Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 30, 2026 Filing 45 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brian J. Robbins and Maria Luisa Mansur Strapasson 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; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
January 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer ; denying as moot #11 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 1/30/2026. (Hill, Nathan)
January 9, 2026 Filing 43 NOTICE by Evan Levitan Notice of Plaintiff's Response to the Court's December 29, 2025 Order (Cook, William) Modified all caps text on 1/12/2026 (CTR).
December 29, 2025 Filing 42 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. (MEH).
December 23, 2025 Filing 41 SUGGESTION of Bankruptcy by Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Bankruptcy Petition)(Brennan, John)
October 30, 2025 Filing 37 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kevin A. Seely and Maria Luisa Mansur Strapasson of 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). (WLB)
October 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting #32, #33 Motions for Kevin A. Seely and Maria Luisa Mansur Strapasson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 10/28/2025. (Hill, Nathan)
October 27, 2025 Filing 34 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by William J. Cook on behalf of Evan Levitan. Lead Counsel: William J. Cook. (Cook, William)
October 27, 2025 Filing 33 Unopposed MOTION for Maria Luisa Mansur Strapasson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24041995 for $150 by Evan Levitan. (Cook, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 27, 2025 Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION for Kevin A. Seely to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24041947 for $150 by Evan Levitan. (Cook, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 24, 2025 Filing 31 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brian J. Robbins, Kevin A. Seely 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; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC)
October 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ENDORSED ORDER granting #25 #26 #27 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to attorneys M. Todd Scott, Alexander K. Talarides, and James M. Cramer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 10/21/2025. (WRT) Modified on 10/21/2025 to edit docket text, per chambers(RN).
October 21, 2025 Filing 28 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by John Michael Brennan, Jr on behalf of Thomas J. Fennimore, Alec E. Gores, Jun Hong Heng, Mary Lou Jepsen, Luminar Technologies, Inc., Shaun Maguire, Katharine A. Martin, Paul Ricci, Austin Russell, Dominick Schiano, Matthew J. Simoncini, Daniel D. Tempesta. Lead Counsel: James N. Kramer. (Brennan, John)
October 21, 2025 Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for James M. Kramer to appear pro hac vice by All Defendants. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 21, 2025 Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Alexander K. Talarides to appear pro hac vice by All Defendants. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 21, 2025 Filing 25 Unopposed MOTION for M. Todd Scott to appear pro hac vice by Thomas J. Fennimore. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #21 #22 & #23 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice for failure to comply with Local Rule 2.01(c). Counsel may resubmit using the form for special admission available on the Court's website. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 10/17/2025. (Hill, Nathan)
October 17, 2025 Filing 23 MOTION for M. Todd Scott to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24009036 for $150 by Thomas J. Fennimore. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 17, 2025 Filing 22 MOTION for Alexander K Talarides to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24008972 for $150 by Thomas J. Fennimore. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 17, 2025 Filing 21 MOTION for JAMES N KRAMER to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24008872 for $150 by Thomas J. Fennimore. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
October 16, 2025 Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Evan Levitan. (Cook, William)
October 16, 2025 Filing 19 NOTICE of a related action case nos. 6:25-cv-01384-CEM-NWH;6:25-cv-01699-RBD-NWH;6:25-cv-01592-CEM-NWH per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Evan Levitan. Related case(s): Yes (Cook, William)
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER directing Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE within seven days from the date of this Order as to why they did not comply with the Court's #4 Initial Order and the Local Rules by failing to file their Notice of Pendency of Related Actions and Disclosure Statement. Alternatively, Plaintiff 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 dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/16/2025. (MEH)
October 15, 2025 Filing 16 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). (MSN)
October 15, 2025 Filing 15 NOTICE TO COUNSEL James N. Kramer, Alexander K. Talarides, and M. Todd Scott 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; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
October 15, 2025 Filing 14 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:25-cv-1840-CEM-NWH. Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick no longer assigned to the case. Motion(s) REFERRED: #11 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. (RPB)
October 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk to transfer this case to United States Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill, with his permission, for consideration with 6:25-cv-01592-CEM-NWH and 6:25-cv-01699-CEM-NWH. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 10/15/2025. (Irick, Daniel)
October 14, 2025 Filing 11 Unopposed Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Brennan, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. Modified on 10/15/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). Added MOTION to Temporarily Stay on 10/15/2025 (MSN).
October 3, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of filing motion to consolidate 6:25-cv-01592, 6:25-cv-01699 by Evan Levitan (Attachments: #1 Main Document, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Cook, William) Modified text on 10/6/2025 (MGB).
October 3, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brian J. Robbins, Kevin A. Seely and William J. Cook 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). (JVC)
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 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 9/25/2025. (ALL)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/25/2025. (ALL)
September 24, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brian J. Robbins and Kevin A. Seely 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). (LAW)
September 24, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:25-cv-01840-CEM-DCI. (LAW)
September 24, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23906796) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's Verification, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cook, William)

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Plaintiff: Evan Levitan
Represented By: Brian J. Robbins
Represented By: Maria Luisa Mansur Strapasson
Represented By: Kevin A. Seely
Represented By: William J. Cook
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Defendant: Thomas J. Fennimore
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Austin Russell
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Matthew J. Simoncini
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Alec E. Gores
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Mary Lou Jepsen
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Shaun Maguire
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Daniel D. Tempesta
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Dominick Schiano
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Paul Ricci
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Jun Hong Heng
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Luminar Technologies, Inc.
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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Defendant: Katharine A. Martin
Represented By: M. Todd Scott
Represented By: John Michael Brennan, Jr.
Represented By: Alexander K. Talarides
Represented By: James N. Kramer
Represented By: James N. Kramer
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