Atmos Financial, PBC v. Climate First Bancorp, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Atmos Financial, PBC
Defendant: Climate First Bank, Oneethos, Inc., Marcio DeOliveira and Kenneth Laroe
Case Number: 6:2026cv01557
Filed: July 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Roy B Dalton
Referring Judge: Nathan W Hill
Nature of Suit: Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016)
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (b) Civil Action to Protect Trade Secrets
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 10, 2026 Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Javier on behalf of Climate First Bank, Marcio DeOliveira, Kenneth Laroe, Oneethos, Inc. (Javier, Kimberly)
September 10, 2026 Filing 32 RESPONSE re #31 Notice (Other) filed by Climate First Bank, Marcio DeOliveira, Kenneth Laroe, Oneethos, Inc.. (Varbero, Anthony)
September 10, 2026 Filing 31 NOTICE of Objection and Statement by Atmos Financial, PBC re #29 First MOTION to Disqualify Counsel (Kent, Dean) Modified text on 9/11/2026 (MGB).
September 8, 2026 Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss #23 Amended Complaint by Climate First Bank, Marcio DeOliveira, Kenneth Laroe, Oneethos, Inc. (Varbero, Anthony) Modified on 9/9/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
September 4, 2026 Filing 29 First MOTION to Disqualify Counsel: Disqualify the Trenam Law Firm as Counsel for Plaintiff by Climate First Bancorp, Inc., Climate First Bank, Marcio DeOliveira, Kenneth Laroe, Jared Meyers, Oneethos, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A Rep Letter, #2 Exhibit Ex. B File Closure, #3 Exhibit Ex. C - Meeting Invite, #4 Affidavit MARCIO DeOLIVEIRA)(Varbero, Anthony) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
September 1, 2026 Filing 28 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Sam A. Barrows Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (EAM)
August 25, 2026 Filing 27 RETURN of service executed on August 17, 2026 by Atmos Financial, PBC as to Marcio DeOliveira. (Kent, Dean)
August 25, 2026 Filing 26 RETURN of service executed on August 17, 2026 by Atmos Financial, PBC as to Kenneth Laroe. (Kent, Dean)
August 25, 2026 Filing 25 RETURN of service executed on August 17, 2026 by Atmos Financial, PBC as to Oneethos, Inc. (Kent, Dean) Modified text on 8/25/2026 (EGP).
August 25, 2026 Filing 24 RETURN of service executed on August 17, 2026 by Atmos Financial, PBC as to Climate First Bank. (Kent, Dean)
August 11, 2026 Filing 23 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Climate First Bank, Marcio DeOliveira, Kenneth Laroe, Oneethos, Inc., with Jury Demand, filed by Atmos Financial, PBC.(Kent, Dean) Modified on 8/12/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB).
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER granting #20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 7/22/2026. (Hill, Nathan)
July 22, 2026 Filing 21 MOTION for Sam A. Barrows to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25289322 for $150 by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
July 22, 2026 Filing 20 MOTION for Steven J. Pacini to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25289260 for $150 by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
July 21, 2026 Filing 19 Remark: Doc. #2 has been reviewed. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 7/21/2026. (OG)
July 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 7/21/2026. (EAM)
July 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; denying without prejudice #14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel is advised to resubmit using the form motion for special admission available on the Court's website. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 7/21/2026. (Hill, Nathan)
July 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: Plaintiff's Complaint #1 is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. By Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Plaintiff may file an amended complaint correcting the deficiencies identified in this Order. Failure to timely file will result in this action being closed without further notice. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 7/21/2026. (EAM)
July 20, 2026 Filing 15 SUMMONS issued as to Climate First Bancorp, Inc., Climate First Bank, Marcio DeOliveira, Kenneth Laroe, and Oneethos, Inc. (ADR)
July 20, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION for Sam A. Barrows to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25279324 for $150 by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
July 20, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION for Steven J. Pacini to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25279199 for $150 by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
July 20, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Atmos Financial, PBC. Related case(s): No (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Dean Adrian Kent on behalf of Atmos Financial, PBC. Lead Counsel: Dean A. Kent. (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 10 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 9 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 8 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 7 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 6 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean)
July 20, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Steven Pacini and Sam Barrows 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). (MSN)
July 20, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE TO 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). (MSN)
July 20, 2026 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:26-cv-1557-RBD-NWH. (MSN)
July 17, 2026 Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Kent, Dean)
July 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand and requesting a Preliminary and Permament Injunction (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25273048) filed by Atmos Financial, PBC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons)(Kent, Dean) (chambers notified). SUMMONSES NOT ISSUED DUE TO MISSING INFORMATION OF COUNSEL AND ONE SUMMONS IS FOR A PARTY NOT ON THE COMPLAINT. COUNSEL NOTIFIED. Modified on 7/20/2026 (MSN).

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Plaintiff: Atmos Financial, PBC
Represented By: Steven J. Pacini
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