Freeman v. Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. et al
| Bonita Freeman |
| Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. and Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG |
| Donald A. Myers, Jr. |
| 6:2026cv00158 |
| January 22, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| John Antoon |
| Daniel C Irick |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Both |
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| Filing 40 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG. (Fogarty, Michael) |
Filing 39
ORDER that no later than June 5, 2026, Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG shall file a disclosure statement. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 5/26/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 38 NOTICE by Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG Unavailability of Counsel and Scheduled Trials (Fogarty, Michael) |
| Filing 37 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG.(Ehrenreich, Todd) |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #35 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 3/26/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Initial Disclosures under Rule 26(A)(1) by Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG. (Ehrenreich, Todd) Modified text on 3/26/2026 (ABM). |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on August 19, 2026 at 9:00a.m. before Donald Myers, Jr. (Spetsas, Nicholas) |
| Filing 33 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Charles Buist Jr. 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). (ARL) |
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Filing 32
ORDER that Plaintiff shall file a Notice of Mediation no later than March 23, 2026. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 3/16/2026. (EK)
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Filing 31
ORDER granting #30 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 3/10/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 30 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint by Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG. (Ehrenreich, Todd) Modified text on 3/10/2026 (LNR). |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER granting #28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Amy Iberlin is 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 3/9/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 28 MOTION for Amy Iberlin to appear pro hac vice for Bonita Freeman. (JG) (ePortal) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/9/2026: #1 Attorney Certification) (JG). Modified on 3/9/2026 to add Attorney Certification and docket text (JG). |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Todd R. Ehrenreich on behalf of Mack Rides GMBH & Co KG (Ehrenreich, Todd) |
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Movant is directed to comply with Local Rule 2.01(c). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 3/6/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 25 MOTION for Amy Iberlin to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24569372 for $150 by Bonita Freeman. (Spetsas, Nicholas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 24 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (AM) |
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Filing 23
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER. Discovery due by 11/16/2026. Pretrial statement due by 6/14/2027. Jury trial set for the trial term that begins 8/2/2027 in Orlando Courtroom 6 B before Judge John Antoon II. Conduct mediation hearing by 4/30/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. See Order for other deadlines. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 2/25/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 22 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Greco, James) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bonita Freeman. (Spetsas, Nicholas) |
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Filing 20
ORDER that Plaintiff shall file an amended disclosure statement no later than February 6, 2026, that identifies her citizenship. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/29/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bonita Freeman. (Spetsas, Nicholas) |
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Filing 18
ORDER that Plaintiff shall file an amended disclosure statement no later than February 5, 2026. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/29/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Bonita Freeman. Related case(s): Yes (Spetsas, Nicholas) |
| Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bonita Freeman. (Spetsas, Nicholas) |
| Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A" to Disclosure Statement)(Greco, James) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.. Related case(s): Yes (Greco, James) |
| Filing 13 COMPLAINT and SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, case number 2025-CA-012540-O filed in State Court on 12/18/2025. filed by Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court ANSWER, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Exhibit "A" to Notice of Removal, #7 Exhibit "B" to Notice of Removal)(Greco, James) Modified docket text on 1/28/2026 (JOS). Modified on 2/4/2026 to edite the docket text (RPB). |
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Filing 12
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
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Filing 11
ORDER that no later than February 3, 2026, Defendant Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. shall file a second amended notice of removal. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/27/2026. (EK)
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| Filing 10 COMPLAINT and AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, case number 2025-CA-012540-O filed in State Court on 12/18/2025. filed by Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court ANSWER, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Exhibit "A" to Notice of Removal, #7 Exhibit "B" to Notice of Removal)(Greco, James) Modified docket text on 1/28/2026 (JOS). Modified on 2/4/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB). |
| Filing 9 **COUNSEL ADVISED TO REFILE USING CORRECT EVENT.** NOTICE by Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. Amended Notice of Removal (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A" to Amended Notice of Removal, #2 Exhibit "B" to Amended Notice of Removal)(Greco, James) Modified on 1/27/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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Filing 8
ORDER that no later than February 2, 2026, Defendant Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. shall file an amended notice of removal. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/26/2026. (EK)
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Filing 7
INITIAL CASE ORDER - Notice of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Counsel have 7 days from the date of this order to file their disclosure statement (if not already filed) and to notify the court of a related action (not required if there are no related actions). Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/23/2026. (KLD)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Charles Buist Jr 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). (RLD) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John Antoon II and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:26-cv-158-JA-DCI. (RLD) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by James Peter Greco on behalf of Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (Greco, James) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas D. Freeman on behalf of Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. Lead Counsel: Nicholas D. Freeman. (Freeman, Nicholas) Modified on 1/26/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas Joseph Spetsas on behalf of Bonita Freeman. Lead Counsel: Nicholas Spetsas. (Spetsas, Nicholas) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, case number 2025-CA-012540-O filed in State Court on 12/18/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24362975 filed by Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court ANSWER, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Exhibit "A" to Notice of Removal)(Greco, James) Modified on 1/26/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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