Red Lobster GUC Trust v. Thai Union Group Public Company Limited et al
| Red Lobster GUC Trust |
| Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. d/b/a Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, Seafood Alliance Limited, RL Co-Investor Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Paul Kenny, Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, Trin Tapanya and Scott Solar |
| Jed D. Melnick |
| 6:2026cv01422 |
| June 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Paul G Byron |
| Robert M Norway |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1452 Removal of Claim in Civil Action Related to BK. Case |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 44 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. (Faulkner, Brandon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified text on 8/24/2026 (LAW). |
Filing 43
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 10/30/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 10/30/2026. Discovery due by 8/2/2027. Dispositive motions due by 9/1/2027. Pretrial statement due by 12/13/2027. All other motions due by 12/20/2027. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 6/1/2027. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 7/6/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/19/2028 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 2/2/2028 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 8/16/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/21/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 42 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re #36 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) Modified on 8/20/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 41 UNILATERAL CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Miller, Brian) |
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Filing 40
ORDER for attorney Matthew B. Rosenthal 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 8/5/2026. (KM)
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER denying #38 Defendants Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc., Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Thiraphong Chansiri, Rittirong Boonmechote, Trin Tapanya, and Scott Solar's Request for Oral Argument on Motion to Dismiss. The Court prefers to decide matters based on the briefings. However, upon review, if the Court deems oral argument necessary, the Court will schedule a hearing. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/29/2026. (JRI)
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| Filing 38 REQUEST for oral argument re #36 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(B)(1), 12(B)(2), and 12(B)(6) by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. (Faulkner, Brandon) |
| Filing 37 DECLARATION of Christopher Harris re #36 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7)(Faulkner, Brandon) |
| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. (Faulkner, Brandon) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brandon Paul Faulkner on behalf of Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Brandon Faulkner. (Faulkner, Brandon) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon Paul Faulkner on behalf of Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. (Faulkner, Brandon) |
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Filing 33
ENDORSED ORDER granting #28 and #29 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided all 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 7/16/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 32 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 31 SUMMONS issued as to Paul Kenny, Seafood Alliance Limited. (CTR) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kevin J. O'Brien 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). (CTR) |
| Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Kevin J. O'Brien to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25256748 for $150 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
| Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Leigh M. Nathanson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25256670 for $150 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. |
| Filing 27 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 26 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER denying #24 Joint Motion to Stay Case Pending Mediation. The Court does not ordinarily stay cases for pending mediation or settlement negotiations absent good cause shown. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/15/2026. (JRI)
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| Filing 24 Joint MOTION to Stay Case Pending Mediation by Red Lobster GUC Trust. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 09/28/2026 before Jed Melnick, Esq. (Miller, Brian) Modified text on 7/15/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 22 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ross E. Linzer 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) |
| Filing 21 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/02/2026 by Red Lobster GUC Trust as to Scott Solar. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 20 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/02/2026 by Red Lobster GUC Trust as to Trin Tapanya. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 19 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/02/2026 by Red Lobster GUC Trust as to Thiraphong Chansiri. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 18 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/02/2026 by Red Lobster GUC Trust as to Rittirong Boonmechote. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 17 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/02/2026 by Red Lobster GUC Trust as to Thai Union Group Public Company Limited. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brian P. Miller on behalf of Red Lobster GUC Trust. Lead Counsel: Brian P. Miller. (Miller, Brian) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Ross Elliot Linzer on behalf of Red Lobster GUC Trust (Linzer, Ross) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian P. Miller on behalf of Red Lobster GUC Trust (Miller, Brian) |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting #10, #11, and #12 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided all 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 7/6/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Alexander Mills to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25208305 for $150 by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. (Mills, Alexander) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified to remove extra period on 7/7/2026 (AA). |
| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for William O. Reckler to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25208260 for $150 by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. (Reckler, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified to remove extra period on 7/7/2026 (AA). |
| Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Christopher Harris to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25208196 for $150 by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. (Robertson, Lauren) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified to remove extra period on 7/7/2026 (AA). |
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before July 28, 2026. Extension motions in this case shall be filed more than three business days before the expiring deadline. No further extensions of this deadline will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/2/2026. (CFG)
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| Filing 8 Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Unopposed) by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. (Robertson, Lauren) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Lauren Rose Robertson on behalf of Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Lauren Robertson. (Robertson, Lauren) |
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Filing 6
INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/1/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christopher Harris, William Reckler, Alexander Mills, Leigh M. Nathanson, Kevin J. O'Brien, and Matthew B. Rosenthal 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). (JOS) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL All Counsel of Record 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). (JOS) |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-01422-PGB-RMN. (JOS) |
| Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Rittirong Boonmechote, Thiraphong Chansiri, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Scott Solar, Trin Tapanya, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Thai Union North America, Inc., Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. (Robertson, Lauren) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, case number 2026-CA-005252-O filed in State Court on 05/15/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25189926 filed by Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc., Rittirong Boonmechote, Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Red Lobster Master Holdings GP, LLC, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Thiraphong Chansiri, Scott Solar, Thai Union North America, Inc., Trin Tapanya, GGCOF RL Blocker LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Robertson, Lauren) |
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