Ballentine v. Accenture LLP et al
| Marvelle J. Ballentine and Jay |
| Devin S. Anderson, Meta Platforms, Inc. and Christopher W. Keegan |
| 6:2026cv00286 |
| February 9, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Daniel C Irick |
| Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe |
| Assault Libel & Slander |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 47 NOTICE of Intent to Serve Subpoena on National Center for Missing & Exploited Children by Marvelle J. Ballentine (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(LJC) |
| Filing 46 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #44 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 45 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Fassbender, Diana) |
| Filing 44 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Fassbender, Diana) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Diana Marie Fassbender on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Diana Marie Fassbender. (Fassbender, Diana) |
| Filing 42 REPLY to Response to Motion re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim / Reply in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss All Claims Against Them filed by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Chapleau, Marianna) |
Filing 41
ENDORSED ORDER denying #39 Time-Sensitive Petition for Administrative Reassignment. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 4/2/2026. (TAH)
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| Filing 40 DECLARATION of Marvelle J. Ballentine in Support of Plaintiff's Urgent Motion for Recusal and to Identify Deficiency, Toll Cure Period, and Clarify Service by Marvelle J. Ballentine (Per Plaintiff, motion not to be filed in this case). (LJC) |
| Filing 39 Time-Sensitive MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Administrative Reassignment by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(LJC) |
| Filing 38 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #21 Standing Order / Certification of No Third-Party Litigation Funding by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Lauren M. Spiwak 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 3/30/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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Filing 36
ENDORSED ORDER granting #33 Motion for Leave to File Reply. On or before 4/3/2026, Defendants may file the requested reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 3/30/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 35 MOTION for Lauren M. Spiwak to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24683151 for $150 by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Chapleau, Marianna) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. Related case(s): Yes (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 33 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Chapleau, Marianna) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 32 CERTIFICATE of Service re #20 Amended Complaint by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (MLB) |
| Filing 28 Time Sensitive MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Scheduling Directive Regarding Rule 26(f) Conference and Case Management Report by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (MLB) (Chambers Notified) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE of Designated Communication Protocol by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Marvelle J. Ballentine)(MLB) |
| Filing 30 CERTIFICATE of service re #29 Response in Opposition to Motion by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (MLB) |
| Filing 29 RESPONSE in Opposition re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (MLB) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lauren M. Spiwak 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) |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Dismiss #20 Second Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim by Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Chapleau, Marianna) Modified on 3/19/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 25 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Christopher W. Keegan. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Devin S. Anderson. (Chapleau, Marianna) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE by Marvelle J. Ballentine re #21 Standing Order, Certification of No Third-Party Litigation Funding. (LJC) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Marvelle J. Ballentine. Related case(s): Yes (LJC) |
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Filing 21
STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 3/5/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 20 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Devin S. Anderson, Christopher W. Keegan, Meta Platforms, Inc. with Jury Demand. Terminating Accenture LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine. Related document: #4 Amended Complaint filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine.(LJC) |
| Filing 19 WAIVER of service returned executed on 03/03/2026 by Marvelle J. Ballentine as to Christopher W. Keegan. (LJC) |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part #15 Motion Under Fed.R.Civ.P. 21 to Drop Certain Defendants Without Prejudice. The Motion is granted to the extent that, on or before 3/4/2026, Plaintiff is directed to file a Second Amended Complaint that identifies the Defendants in this case and the citizenship of all remaining parties. The Second Amended Complaint may not reference or incorporate any prior pleading, and must include all claims, allegations, and parties. This Order does not purport to discharge or rule upon the pending #11 Order to Show Cause. The Motion is denied without prejudice to the extent it requests further relief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 2/25/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Marvelle J. Ballentine. Related case(s): Yes (LJC) |
| Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (LJC) |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Amend #4 Amended Complaint by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (LJC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. (Proposed Order not provided). Modified on 2/19/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 14 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #11 Order to show cause filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (LJC) |
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Filing 13
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
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| Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on 02/12/2026 by Marvelle J. Ballentine as to Kirkland & Ellis LLP. (LJC) |
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Filing 11
ORDER: Plaintiff Marvelle J. Ballentine is ordered to show cause as to why the case should not be dismissed for failure to sufficiently allege diversity of citizenship to support federal subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332. Show Cause Response due by 3/4/2026. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 2/18/2026. (LIA)
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| Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on 02/12/2026 by Marvelle J. Ballentine as to Accenture LLP. (LJC) |
| Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 02/12/2026 by Marvelle J. Ballentine as to Devin S. Anderson. (LJC) |
| Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on 02/12/2026 by Marvelle J. Ballentine as to Meta Platforms, Inc. (LJC) |
| Filing 7 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. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (RMF) |
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Filing 6
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules became effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules. See Local Rule 1.01(a). 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 Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 2/13/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants (in person). (LJC) Modified on 2/11/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 4 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine.(LJC) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to File Electronically by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (LJC) |
| Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Accenture LLP, Kirland & Ellis LLP, Meta Platforms, Inc. (in person). (LJC) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand Filing fee $405, receipt number 117712 filed by Marvelle J. Ballentine. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LJC) Modified on 2/9/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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