Beeman v. United Parks & Resorts, Inc.
| Matthew Beeman |
| United Parks & Resorts, Inc. doing business as SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. |
| 6:2025cv01931 |
| October 6, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Daniel C Irick |
| Julie S Sneed |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Deceptive Trade Practices |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER denying Defendant's motion to strike Plaintiff's notice of supplemental authority. (Dkt. #34.) Motions to strike are disfavored, and such motions are routinely denied by courts in this district. See, e.g., U.S. Sec. & Exch. Comm'n v. Spartan Sec. Grp., LTD, No. 8:19-cv-448-T-33CPT, 2019 WL 3323477, at *1 (M.D. Fla. July 24, 2019) ("Motions to strike are generally disfavored due to their drastic nature."); Yellow Pages Photos, Inc. v. Ziplocal, LP, No. 8:12-cv-755-T-26TBM, 2012 WL 12920185, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 17, 2012) ("Motions to strike are generally disfavored by the court and are often considered time wasters." (cleaned up)). Moreover, Defendant does not move to strike under any particular Rule. (See Dkt. #34.) The court presumes that it is proceeding under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12, which authorizes courts to strike "from any pleading any redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter." Dzwonkowski v. Dzwonkowski, 298 F. App'x 885, 887 (11th Cir. 2008). "Rule 12(f) motions to strike other filings (such as other motions, responses, or exhibits) are routinely denied as improper." Pyzynski v. Thomas & Betts Corp., No. 6:16-cv-1998-Orl-40DCI, 2017 WL 9510591, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Nov. 16, 2017); accord Morroni v. Gunderson, 169 F.R.D. 168, 170 (M.D. Fla. 1996) (denying a motion to strike a motion for sanctions because "a motion is not a pleading, and thus a motion to strike a motion is not proper under [Rule] 12(f)" (alteration adopted) (quotation omitted)). Accordingly, Defendant's motion to strike (Dkts. #34) is denied. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/24/2026. (DM)
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| Filing 38 NOTICE of supplemental authority by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Ajay) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of supplemental authority by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Howard Tescher, Esq. as mediator by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re #34 MOTION to Strike #32 NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority filed by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Ajay) |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Strike #32 NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Motion to Dismiss filed by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #23 Response in Opposition to Motion by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 31 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (JG) |
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Filing 30
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 2/6/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 2/6/2026. Discovery due by 5/3/2027 Dispositive motions due by 6/1/2027 Pretrial statement due by 9/9/2027 All other motions due by 9/16/2027 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 3/1/2027 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 4/5/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/14/2027 at 02:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 6 C before Judge Julie S. Sneed Jury Trial set for 11/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6 C before Judge Julie S. Sneed. Conduct mediation hearing by 5/17/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 2/2/2026. (GNB)
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #28 Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement. The Court will not issue a blanket confidentiality order that provides that any information designated by the parties as confidential will be protected. However, the parties are free to enter into a stipulated confidentiality agreement. See Local Rule 3.05. Further, the Court will enter an order pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) upon the filing of a motion limited to that requested relief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/30/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 28 Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Entry of Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 (Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement), #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 27 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Motion to Dismiss by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Rabin, Elisabeth) Modified to remove extra period on 1/26/2026 (AA). |
| Filing 26 REPLY to Response to Motion re #22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Rabin, Elisabeth) |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER granting #24 Defendant's motion to file a reply brief in support of its #22 motion to dismiss. On or before January 22, 2026, Defendant may file a reply not to exceed five pages, inclusive of all parts. See M.D. Fla. R. 3.01(d). Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 1/13/2026. (DM)
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Rabin, Elisabeth) Modified to remove extra period on 1/12/2026 (AA). |
| Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Ajay Ravindran on behalf of Matthew Beeman (Ravindran, Ajay) |
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part #19 the parties' joint motion. On or before December 15, 2025, Defendant shall respond to #1 Plaintiff's complaint. If Defendant moves to dismiss, Plaintiff may request additional time to respond. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 12/8/2025. (DM)
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| Filing 19 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint , Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to any motion filed by Defendant by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action Notice of Pendency of Other Actions per Local Rule 1.07(c) by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. Related case(s): No (Rabin, Elisabeth) Modified on 11/12/2025 to edit docket text. (AR) |
| Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Hill Path Capital LP for United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Rabin, Elisabeth) Modified text on 11/7/2025 (MCB). |
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Michelle Pardo and Rebecca E. Bazan are granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 11/4/2025. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Rebecca E. Bazan to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24075499 for $150 by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Bazan Declaration))(Shane, Richard) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Michelle C. Pardo to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24075381 by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Pardo Declaration))(Shane, Richard) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. Modified on 11/4/2025 to add payment information (LMW). |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Defendant United Parks & Resorts, Inc.'s Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. On or before December 8, 2025, Defendant shall respond to #1 Plaintiff's complaint. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 10/27/2025. (DM)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by United Parks & Resorts, Inc.. (Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Elisabeth Rabin on behalf of United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Rabin, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard David Shane on behalf of United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Shane, Richard) |
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Filing 8
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
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| Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on 10/8/2025 by Matthew Beeman as to United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (Ravindran, Arun) Modified on 10/23/2025 as to date of service (ARL). |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Matthew Beeman. Related case(s): No (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Matthew Beeman. (Ravindran, Arun) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (LNR) |
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Filing 3
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 10/7/2025. (GNB)
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| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Julie S. Sneed and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:25-cv-1931-JSS-DCI. (RPB) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against United Parks & Resorts, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23961291) filed by Michael Beeman. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Ravindran, Arun) |
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