Sherwood v. GRT Financial, Inc. et al
| Sommer Sherwood |
| GRT Financial, Inc., Better Life Plans, LLC, Huron Law Group PLLC and John Does 1-10 |
| Gregory Paul Holder |
| 6:2025cv01884 |
| September 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Paul G Byron |
| Leslie Hoffman Price |
| Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) |
| 47 U.S.C. § 227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 34 MEDIATION report Hearing held on 03/18/2026. Hearing outcome: Impasse.. (Holder, Gregory) |
Filing 33
ORDER. On December 26, 2025, a Notice of Selection of Mediator (Doc. #32) was filed advising the Court that the mediation conference would be held on March 18, 2026. No subsequent report as to the status of mediation has been filed. Accordingly, the parties shall advise the Court within SEVEN (7) DAYS of the date of this Order as to the status of mediation. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/27/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 32 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Gregory Paul Holder as mediator by Better Life Plans, LLC, GRT Financial, Inc., Huron Law Group PLLC. (Blackham, Walter) |
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Filing 31
ORDER. This cause is before the Court on the Court's Order (Doc. #27 (the "Order")) and the parties' Notice of Selection of Mediator. (Doc. #30 (the "Notice")). The Order required the parties to advise the Court as to the selection of a mediator and the mediation date. The Notice contained the name of the mediator but did not include the mediation date.Therefore, it is ORDERED that the parties shall file an Amended Notice including the mediation date within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of the case or in other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 12/19/2025. (KM)
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| Filing 30 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Gregory Paul Holder as mediator by Better Life Plans, LLC, GRT Financial, Inc., Huron Law Group PLLC. (Blackham, Walter) |
| Filing 29 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (MSN) |
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Filing 28
STANDING ORDER on Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 2/7/2022. (SKW)
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Filing 27
ORDER. This cause is before the Court on the Case Management Report filed by the parties (Doc. #20). The report indicates that the parties have not yet agreed on a mediator. Therefore, the parties are directed to confer and advise the Court on the selection of a mediator and the mediation date within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 12/4/2025. (KM)
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Filing 26
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 1/26/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 1/26/2026. Discovery due by 6/1/2026. Dispositive motions due by 7/6/2026. Pretrial statement due by 10/19/2026. All other motions due by 10/26/2026. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 4/6/2026. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 5/4/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/17/2026 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 12/1/2026 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/15/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 12/4/2025. (KM)
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER discharging #21 Order to show cause. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 12/1/2025. (KM)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Walter Charles Blackham on behalf of Huron Law Group PLLC. Lead Counsel: Walter Blackham. (Blackham, Walter) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Walter Charles Blackham on behalf of Better Life Plans, LLC. Lead Counsel: Walter Blackham. (Blackham, Walter) |
| Filing 22 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #21 Order to show cause filed by Better Life Plans, LLC, GRT Financial, Inc., Huron Law Group PLLC. (Blackham, Walter) |
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Filing 21
ORDER to show cause as to Sommer Sherwood. A review of this case finds that the complaint in this action was filed September 30, 2025, and it appears service was executed on the defendants Better Life Plans, LLC and Huron Law Group PLLC on or about October 2, 2025. Defendants have failed respond to the complaint. Plaintiff has not applied for entry of default, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a) within the time provided in Local Rule 1.10(b), or as further extended by the Court. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff show cause within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order why the complaint against Defendants Better Life Plans, LLC and Huron Law Group PLLC should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute pursuant to Local Rule 3.10, M.D. Fla. Failure to respond to this order may result in dismissal of the defendants without prejudice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 12/1/2025. (KM)
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| Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Blackham, Walter) |
| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sommer Sherwood. (MSN) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sommer Sherwood. Related case(s): No (MSN) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER to strike re: #16 Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1 filed by Sommer Sherwood. Plaintiff is directed to file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the form provided in Local Rule 3.03 within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. Failure to timely comply with this Order will result in a dismissal without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 10/23/2025. (KM)
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| Filing 16 ***STRICKEN PER ENDORSED ORDER 17*** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sommer Sherwood. (ARL) Modified on 10/23/2025 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sommer Sherwood. Related case(s): No (ARL) |
| Filing 14 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by GRT Financial, Inc..(Blackham, Walter) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by GRT Financial, Inc. Related case(s): No (Blackham, Walter) Modified on 10/17/2025 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by GRT Financial, Inc. (Blackham, Walter) Modified on 10/17/2025 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Walter Charles Blackham on behalf of GRT Financial, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Walter Blackham. (Blackham, Walter) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number ORL 116655 for $150) by attorney Walter Blackham, appearing on behalf of GRT Financial, Inc. Related document: #7 MOTION for Walter Blackham to appear pro hac vice. (MSN) |
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Filing 10
ORDER granting #7 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. Walter Blackham, Esq., may specially appear in this case as counsel for Defendant GRT Financial, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 10/10/2025. (MKH)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Walter Blackham 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) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Walter Blackham Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN) |
| Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Walter Blackham to appear pro hac vice by GRT Financial, Inc. (e-portal) (MSN) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. |
| Filing 6 RETURN of service executed on 10/2/2025 by Sommer Sherwood as to Better Life Plans, LLC. (MSN) |
| Filing 5 RETURN of service executed on 10/2/2025 by Sommer Sherwood as to Huron Law Group PLLC. (MSN) |
| Filing 4 RETURN of service executed on 10/2/2025 by Sommer Sherwood as to GRT Financial, Inc. (MSN) |
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Filing 3
INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 10/1/2025. (KM)
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| Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Better Life Plans, LLC, GRT Financial, Inc., Huron Law Group PLLC. (In person) (MSN) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Better Life Plans, LLC, GRT Financial, Inc., Huron Law Group PLLC, John Does 1-10 with Jury Demand Filing fee $405, receipt number ORL 116499 filed by Sommer Sherwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-F, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(MSN) |
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