Smith v. Airbnb, Inc., et al
| LaQueen Smith |
| Airbnb, Inc., Giannikos Michalis and Leduc Sara-Claude |
| 6:2026cv01052 |
| May 13, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Robert M Norway |
| Julie S Sneed |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 43 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #17 Case Management Report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/9/2026. (CFG) |
Filing 42
ENDORSED ORDER granting 41 Motion to Enlarge Number of Depositions. Each Defendant may take up to fifteen depositions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/8/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 41 ORAL MOTION to Enlarge Number of Depositions by Airbnb, Inc. (LDJ) |
| Filing 40 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 7/8/2026. Court Reporter: Heather Suarez (LDJ) |
| Filing 39 RESPONSE in Opposition re #33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by LaQueen Smith. (Williams, Kamaria) |
| Filing 38 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by LaQueen Smith. (Williams, Kamaria) |
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Filing 36
ORDER. Although Castle Management was dismissed in state court prior to removal, the docket inadvertently indicates that Castle Management is still a party to this case. Accordingly, the Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate Castle Management as a party to this case, and the order to show cause as to Castle Management (Dkt. #32) is DISCHARGED. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 6/22/2026. (AJL)
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Filing 35
ENDORSED ORDER STRIKING #34 Notice. This district prohibits litigants from filing discovery material unless "ordered by the Court, if necessary to the presentation or defense of a motion, or if required by law or rule." Middle District Discovery (2021) at 3; see also Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(1) ("[D]isclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) or (2) and the following discovery requests and responses must not be filed until they are used in the proceeding or the court orders filing: depositions, interrogatories, requests for documents or tangible things or to permit entry onto land, and requests for admission."). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 6/22/2026. (JBS)
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| Filing 34 ***STRICKEN PER ORDER SEE DE 35*** NOTICE by Giannikos Michalis, Leduc Sara-Claude of Service of Initial Disclosures (Margrey, Daniel). Modified on 6/22/2026 (RLD). |
| Filing 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Airbnb, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - King Decision, #2 Exhibit 2 - Daley Order, #3 Exhibit 3 - Guerra Recommended Order, #4 Exhibit 4 - Guerra Adopted Order, #5 Exhibit 5 - Dingle Order, #6 Exhibit 6 - Bowman Order)(Holt, Ivelis). |
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Filing 32
DISCHARGED per Order #36. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Castle Management, LLC. Defendant has failed to comply with the court's Order #11. Defendant Castle Management, LLC 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 the entry of default without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 6/18/2026. (GNB) Modified text on 6/23/2026 (BD).
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| Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Giannikos Michalis, Leduc Sara-Claude. (Rehders, Katya) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Preliminary Pretrial Conference hearing previously scheduled for 6/17/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 7/8/2026 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (LDJ) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Rafael Orlando Rodriguez 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). (SJD) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Linje Rivers, Rafael Orlando Rodriguez 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). (SJD) |
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Filing 27
ORDER granting #26 Motion to Continue Preliminary Pretrial Conference. The hearing will be rescheduled by separate notice. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the operative complaint on or before June 18, 2026. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 6/11/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Pretrial Conference by LaQueen Smith. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dube, Dimitri) |
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Filing 25
STANDING ORDER ON DISCOVERY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 6/3/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Preliminary Pretrial Conference hearing previously scheduled for 6/4/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 6/17/2026 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (LDJ) |
| Filing 23 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Giannikos Michalis, Leduc Sara-Claude. (Margrey, Daniel) |
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Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #19 Motion for Leave to Appear via Zoom. To the extent counsel asserts they are unavailable June 4, 2026, the Motion is construed as a motion to continue the hearing. The hearing will be rescheduled by separate notice, and the parties shall attend the hearing in person. The Motion is otherwise denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 6/2/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 21 ENTERRED IN ERROR (MSN) Modified on 6/1/2026 to edit docket text (MSN). |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Ivelis Holt on behalf of Airbnb, Inc. (Holt, Ivelis) |
| Filing 19 Joint MOTION for Schuyler Smith, Dimitri Dube, and Daniel Margrey to appear for Preliminary Pretrial Conference by zoom video by Airbnb, Inc. (Holt, Ivelis) Modified on 6/1/2026 to edit docket text (MSN). |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of hearing: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 6/4/2026 at 02:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. If the parties intend to order a transcript, please notify the courtroom deputy 48 hours before the hearing to have a court reporter present. (LDJ) |
| Filing 17 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Smith, Schuyler) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 5/20/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Dimitri Dube to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24978097 for $150 by LaQueen Smith. (Williams, Kamaria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by LaQueen Smith. (Williams, Kamaria) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Appearance by Kamaria Harper Williams on behalf of LaQueen Smith (Williams, Kamaria) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Daniel Lee Margrey on behalf of Giannikos Michalis, Leduc Sara-Claude. Lead Counsel: Christopher W. Wadsworth. (Margrey, Daniel) |
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Filing 11
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 5/19/2026. (GNB)
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER DIRECTING the parties to confer and file a Case Management Report on or before May 22, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 5/15/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Linje Rivers, Kamaria Harper Williams, and Rafael Orlando Rodriguez 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). (WLB) |
| Filing 8 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Julie S. Sneed and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-01052-JSS-RMN. (WLB) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO 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). (WLB) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Dimitri Dube of 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). (WLB) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ivelis Holt and Rafael Orlando Rodriguez 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). (WLB) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Airbnb, Inc. (Smith, Schuyler) Modified on 5/14/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Schuyler Analise Smith on behalf of Airbnb, Inc. Lead Counsel: Schuyler A. Smith. (Smith, Schuyler) Modified on 5/14/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Airbnb, Inc. Related case(s): Yes (Smith, Schuyler) Modified on 5/14/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Osceola County, Florida, case number 2025-CA-001551 ON filed in State Court on 06/06/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24948195 filed by Airbnb, Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court AMENDED COMPLAINT, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 State Court Other Documents, #12 Exhibit, #13 State Court Docket Sheet, #14 Civil Cover Sheet)(Smith, Schuyler) Modified on 5/14/2026 to edit docket text. Informed Counsel that some pages from the State Documents have symbols instead of words. (WLB). |
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