De Souza v. Sig Sauer, Inc.
Plaintiff: David Araujo De Souza
Defendant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
Case Number: 6:2026cv01571
Filed: July 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Robert M Norway
Referring Judge: Julie S Sneed
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 3, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristen E. Dennison on behalf of Sig Sauer, Inc. (Dennison, Kristen)
August 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; denying without prejudice #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motions fail to comply with Local Rule 2.01(c) and 3.01(g). Additionally, the filing of proposed orders is prohibited by Local Rule 3.01(k). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/28/2026. (JBS) Modified on 8/28/2026 (JBS).
August 27, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION for Meredith W. Carpenter to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25472643 for $150 by David Araujo De Souza. (Garmon, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
August 27, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for M. Todd Wheeles to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25472504 for $150 by David Araujo De Souza. (Garmon, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
August 3, 2026 Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by David Araujo De Souza. (Garmon, Matthew)
August 3, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by David Araujo De Souza. Related case(s): No (Garmon, Matthew)
July 28, 2026 Filing 8 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/27/2026 by David Araujo De Souza as to Sig Sauer, Inc. (Garmon, Matthew) Modified on 7/29/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
July 23, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE by David Araujo De Souza re #1 Complaint Notice to Correct Exhibit A Page Orientation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Operator's Manual)(Garmon, Matthew) Modified on 7/24/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
July 22, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Matthew Gregory Garmon on behalf of David Araujo De Souza. Lead Counsel: Matthew G. Garmon. (Garmon, Matthew)
July 21, 2026 Filing 5 COMPLAINT against Sig Sauer, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by David Araujo De Souza. (Garmon, Matthew)
July 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 7/21/2026. (ARL)
July 21, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Matthew Gregory Garmon 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 21, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Julie S. Sneed and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-1571-JSS-RMN. (MSN)
July 20, 2026 Filing 1 CIVIL COVER SHEET (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25280468) filed by David Araujo De Souza. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Operators_Manual_P365_2700116-01_REV09_Web_File)(Garmon, Matthew) COUNSEL NOTIFIED COMPLAINT IS NOT FILED AND TO FILE IT AND THAT A PAGE IN EXHIBITS IS UPSIDE DOWN. Modified on 7/21/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).

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Plaintiff: David Araujo De Souza
Represented By: M. Todd Wheeles
Represented By: Emmalynn H. Merrill
Represented By: Matthew Gregory Garmon
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Defendant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
Represented By: Kristen E. Dennison
Represented By: Kara Sharie Graham
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