Yavas v. W6LS, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Can Yavas
Defendant: Caliber Financial Services, Inc., W6LS, Inc. doing business as WithU Loans, Chief Executive Eric Lau, Chief Operations David Lockridge and Chairman John R. Shotton
Case Number: 6:2026cv01004
Filed: May 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe
Referring Judge: Robert M Norway
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER dismissing the case, pursuant to the #20 Notice of Settlement and Local Rule 3.09. The case, as to Defendants W6LS, INC., doing business as WithU Loans, Caliber Financial Services, Inc., Eric Lau, David Lockridge, and John R. Shotton, is dismissed, subject to the right of any party to move within sixty days to re-open the action for entry of a stipulated final order or judgment, or for further proceedings. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and close this case. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 7/2/2026. (TAH)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ENDORSED ORDER dismissing Defendant Constellation Fintech Holdings, LLC d/b/a MaxDecisions, Inc., from this action without prejudice, pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(i), with each party to bear its own costs and fees. The Clerk is directed to dismiss Defendant Constellation Fintech Holdings from this case and amend the case style accordingly. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 6/30/2026. (TAH)
June 30, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE of settlement by Can Yavas (Gulen, Fethullah)
June 29, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Can Yavas (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 20, 2026 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE of No Third Party Litigation Funding re #17 Standing Order by Can Yavas. (Gulen, Fethullah) Modified text on 5/21/2026 (MCB).
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 5/20/2026. (RMF)
May 20, 2026 Filing 16 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)
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 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 5/20/2026. (RMF)
May 15, 2026 Filing 14 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/15/2026 by Can Yavas as to W6LS, Inc.. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 15, 2026 Filing 13 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/15/2026 by Can Yavas as to Eric Lau. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 15, 2026 Filing 12 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/15/2026 by Can Yavas as to Caliber Financial Services, Inc.. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 15, 2026 Filing 11 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/15/2026 by Can Yavas as to David Lockridge. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 15, 2026 Filing 10 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/15/2026 by Can Yavas as to John R. Shotton. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 15, 2026 Filing 9 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/15/2026 by Can Yavas as to Constellation Fintech Holdings, LLC. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 11, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Fethullah Gulen of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AA)
May 8, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Caliber Financial Services, Inc. (JG)
May 8, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Constellation Fintech Holdings, LLC, Eric Lau, David Lockridge, John R. Shotton, W6LS, Inc. (JG)
May 8, 2026 Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-01004-AGM-RMN. (JG)
May 7, 2026 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Can Yavas. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 7, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Can Yavas. Related case(s): No (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 7, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Fethullah Gulen on behalf of Can Yavas. Lead Counsel: Fethullah Gulen. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 7, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24918148) filed by Can Yavas. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons)(Gulen, Fethullah)

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Plaintiff: Can Yavas
Represented By: Fethullah Gulen
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