Harris v. Phoenix Realty Group, LLC et al
| Demetrius Harris |
| Phoenix Realty Group, LLC, Castle Woods Owner, L.P. and Mae Thomas |
| 6:2026cv00672 |
| March 26, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Paul G Byron |
| Nathan W Hill |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Personal Injury |
| Defendant |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER striking Defendants Phoenix Realty Group, LLC and Castle Woods Owner, L.P.'s Notice of Compliance with Rule 26 Initial Disclosures. The aforementioned #28 Notice is not authorized under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or the Local Rules of this Court. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(1)(A) ("disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) or (2)... must not be filed until they are used in the proceeding or the court orders filing[.]"). Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/22/2026. (JRI)
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| Filing 28 STRICKEN, Per Order # 29. NOTICE of compliance with Rule 26 Initial Disclosures by Castle Woods Owner, L.P., Phoenix Realty Group, LLC (Baynash, Avishai) Modified on 5/22/2026 (RN). |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of compliance re #25 Order and Selection of Mediator by Demetrius Harris (Fenton, Avery) Modified text on 5/19/2026 (MCB). |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Sanctions by Demetrius Harris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email exchange, #2 Exhibit Email exchange, #3 Exhibit Dismissal of Party)(Fenton, Avery) |
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Filing 25
ORDER. This cause is before the Court on the Court's Order (Doc. #20 (the "Order")) and the parties' Notice of Selection of Mediator. (Doc. #22 (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 5/6/2026. (KM)
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Thomas P. Barnett, Jr terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 5/6/2026. (Hill, Nathan)
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| Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney Fenton and Remove Barnett by Demetrius Harris. (Fenton, Avery) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of compliance re #20 Order To Select Mediator by Demetrius Harris (Fenton, Avery) |
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Filing 21
ORDER for attorney Thomas P. Barnett, Jr. to comply with the administrative procedures regarding electronic filing within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/6/2026. (KM)
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Filing 20
ORDER. This cause is before the Court on the Case Management Report filed by the parties (Doc. #18). 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 5/5/2026. (KM)
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Filing 19
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 6/25/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 6/25/2026. Discovery due by 5/3/2027. Dispositive motions due by 6/1/2027. Pretrial statement due by 9/20/2027. All other motions due by 9/27/2027. 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 10/19/2027 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 11/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 5/10/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/5/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Schanerman, Nanci) |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE in Opposition re #16 First MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Castle Woods Owner, L.P., Phoenix Realty Group, LLC. (Baynash, Avishai) |
| Filing 16 First MOTION to Remand to State Court by Demetrius Harris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email Chain - Inducement, #2 Exhibit Email Chain - Retraction, #3 Exhibit NOVD without Prejudice)(Fenton, Avery) |
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER discharging #10 Order to show cause. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/21/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Demetrius Harris. (Fenton, Avery) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Demetrius Harris. Related case(s): Yes (Fenton, Avery) |
| Filing 12 RESPONSE re #10 Order to show cause by Demetrius Harris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Docket Report)(Fenton, Avery) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Avery Fenton on behalf of Demetrius Harris (Fenton, Avery) |
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Filing 10
ORDER to show cause as to Demetrius Harris. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of March 30, 2026 directing counsel to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions and a Disclosure Statement. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/20/2026. (KM)
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Filing 9
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 4/15/2026. (JOR)
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| Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Castle Woods Owner, L.P., Phoenix Realty Group, LLC. Related case(s): No (Baynash, Avishai) |
| Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Castle Woods Owner, L.P., Phoenix Realty Group, LLC identifying Corporate Parent UIG BSPI Holdco, LLC, Corporate Parent Orlando LIHTC Castle Woods GP, LLC for Castle Woods Owner, L.P. (Baynash, Avishai) Modified on 4/13/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
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Filing 6
INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/30/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nanci Rachel Schanerman on behalf of Castle Woods Owner, L.P., Phoenix Realty Group, LLC. Lead Counsel: Na. (Schanerman, Nanci) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL 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). (ELA) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Avishai J. Baynash and Thomas P. Barnett, 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). (LAW) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:26-cv-00672-PGB-NWH. (LAW) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Seminole County Courthouse, case number 2025-CA-003031 filed in State Court on 12/21/25. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24676362 filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint, #2 Exhibit Answer, #3 Exhibit State Court Docket, #4 Exhibit State Court Filings, #5 Exhibit Civil Cover Shett)(Schanerman, Nanci) |
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