Cruz v. GMC of Central Florida, Inc.
Plaintiff: Maria Cruz
Defendant: GMC of Central Florida, Inc.
Case Number: 6:2025cv02473
Filed: December 23, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Nathan W Hill
Referring Judge: Gregory A Presnell
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 15, 2026 Filing 22 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against GMC of Central Florida, Inc. by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
May 29, 2026 Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on 5/14/2026 by Maria Cruz as to GMC of Central Florida, Inc.. (Lane, Gerald)
May 5, 2026 Filing 20 SUMMONS issued as to GMC of Central Florida, Inc. (JTM)
May 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The deadline to serve Defendant is extended to June 26, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 5/5/2026. (Hill, Nathan)
May 4, 2026 Filing 18 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel)
May 4, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Return of Service by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
April 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #15 Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default. The individual served does not appear to match the registered agent of the corporate Defendant. Because the Motion makes no argument regarding the effectiveness of service under Florida or federal law, the Court lacks sufficient information to be assured that service was accomplished. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 4/29/2026. (WRT)
April 27, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against GMC of Central Florida, Inc. by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
April 21, 2026 Filing 14 RETURN of service executed on 12/30/2025 by Maria Cruz as to GMC of Central Florida, Inc. (Awad, Samuel) Modified text on 4/22/2026 (CTR).
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #11 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. The Motion makes no argument regarding the validity of service of process or the governing authority for proper service on Defendant. Local Rule 3.01(b) requires that all motions include "a concise statement of the precise relief requested, a statement of the basis for the request, and a legal memorandum supporting the request." If Plaintiff files a renewed motion for default, Plaintiff must provide adequate authority to assure the Court that service was effective. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 4/17/2026. (WRT)
April 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER DISCHARGING #9 Order to show cause. Plaintiff has moved for entry of default. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 4/12/2026. (AKC)
April 10, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against GMC of Central Florida, Inc. by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
April 10, 2026 Filing 10 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #9 Order to show cause filed by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel)
March 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 DISCHARGED PER ORDER 12 -ORDER to show cause to Plaintiff as to why the case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Defendant was served on 12/30/25 #8. Plaintiff has not moved for default pursuant to L.R. 1.10(b). Response due within 14 days. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 3/30/2026. (AKC) Modified on 4/12/2026 (AKC).
March 12, 2026 Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on 12/30/2025 by Maria Cruz as to GMC of Central Florida, Inc.. (Lane, Gerald)
December 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 12/29/2025. (JOR)
December 29, 2025 Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to GMC of Central Florida, Inc. (ARL)
December 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INITIAL CASE ORDER - Plaintiff has complied at #2 notice of pendency and #3 disclosure statement. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 12/23/2025. (AKC)
December 23, 2025 Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Gregory A. Presnell and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:25-cv-2473-GAP-NWH. (RLD)
December 23, 2025 Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Maria Cruz. (Awad, Samuel)
December 23, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Maria Cruz. Related case(s): No (Awad, Samuel)
December 23, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against GMC of Central Florida, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24263878) filed by Maria Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Awad, Samuel)

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Plaintiff: Maria Cruz
Represented By: Gerald D Lane, Jr
Represented By: Samuel Joseph Awad
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