Bennett v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al
Plaintiff: Richard Bennett
Defendant: Equifax Information Services LLC and Newrez LLC doing business as Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Case Number: 6:2026cv01443
Filed: July 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Chauncey A Bratt
Referring Judge: Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 3, 2026 Filing 15 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Chauncey A. Bratt. New case number: 6:26-cv-01443-AGM-CAB. Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick no longer assigned to the case. (FLMD_CMECF_SVC01, )
July 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
July 13, 2026 Filing 13 WAIVER of service returned executed on 7/09/26 by Richard Bennett as to Newrez LLC. (Gomez, Octavio)
July 7, 2026 Filing 12 WAIVER of service returned executed on 7/06/26 by Richard Bennett as to Equifax Information Services LLC. (Gomez, Octavio)
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 7/7/2026. (RMF)
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDER REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 7/7/2026. (RMF)
July 7, 2026 Filing 9 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)
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 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 7/7/2026. (RMF)
July 6, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Octavio Gomez on behalf of Richard Bennett. Lead Counsel: Octavio Gomez. (Gomez, Octavio)
July 6, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Richard Bennett. Related case(s): No (Gomez, Octavio)
July 6, 2026 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Richard Bennett. (Gomez, Octavio)
July 2, 2026 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Equifax Information Services LLC, and Newrez LLC. (JOS)
July 2, 2026 Filing 3 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)
July 2, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:26-cv-01443-AGM-DCI. (JOS)
July 2, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Equifax Information Services LLC, Newrez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25200012) filed by Richard Bennett. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons)(Gomez, Octavio)

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Plaintiff: Richard Bennett
Represented By: Frank H. Kerney, III
Represented By: Octavio Gomez
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