Tannenbaum v. Jefferies, LLC
Plaintiff: Robert Tannenbaum
Defendant: Jefferies, LLC
Case Number: 8:2018cv00487
Filed: February 28, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Tampa Office
County: Hillsborough
Presiding Judge: Virginia M Hernandez Covington
Referring Judge: Elizabeth A Kovachevich
2 Judge: Christopher P Tuite
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to the Notice of Settlement and Joint Stipulation of Dismissal (Doc. #60), this case is dismissed with prejudice with each side to pay its own fees and costs. The Clerk is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/11/2020. (SGM)
February 11, 2020 Filing 60 NOTICE of settlement and Stipulation of Dismissal by Jefferies, LLC (Lauro, John)
January 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER regarding motions for summary judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/2/2020. (TWL)
January 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 58 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/12/2020 at 09:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, Jury Trial set for the December 2020 trial term in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/2/2020. (TWL)
January 2, 2020 Filing 57 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 1/2/2020. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio (TWL)
December 27, 2019 Filing 56 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Case Management Hearing / Status Conference hearing previously scheduled for 12/30/2019 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: The Case Management Hearing / Status Conference hearing is set for 1/2/2020 at 02:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. (TWL)
December 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ENDORSED ORDER granting Unopposed Motion to Continue Status Conference and to Permit Telephonic Appearance (Doc. #54). The Clerk is directed to schedule a Case Management Hearing / Status Conference in this matter for January 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Counsel is directed to call the reserved conference toll free number at 1-888-684-8852. The access code to enter the telephone conference is: 2564072 followed by the # (pound) key. Counsel will then be prompted to enter the participant security code, followed by the # (pound) key. This conference will be activated at 1:50 p.m. so the conference may start promptly at 2:00 p.m. Counsel should contact courtroom deputy Tamecika Lee at Tamecika_lee@flmd.uscourts.gov for the participant security code. Counsel is advised to use a landline in a quiet environment during the hearing. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 12/27/2019. (SGM)
December 27, 2019 Filing 54 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
December 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ENDORSED ORDER denying Unopposed Motion to Continue Status Conference (Doc. #52) without prejudice. While the Court is sympathetic to counsel having pre-existing travel plans, it believes this case need not be delayed any further. Under the circumstances presented here, the Court is willing to allow counsel to appear by telephone. If need be, the Court is also amenable to moving the hearing to another date and time convenient to all concerned during the week of December 30. After consulting with opposing counsel, counsel for Jefferies should refile his motion explaining if he would like to appear by telephone and if there is another date and time during the week of December 30 that is more convenient. The Court advises the parties that the Tampa Courthouse is closed on December 31 and January 1. Furthermore, the Court has a number of hearings already set for January 3, 2020. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 12/26/2019. (SGM)
December 26, 2019 Filing 52 Amended MOTION to Continue Status Conference by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
December 26, 2019 Filing 51 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
December 23, 2019 Filing 50 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Hearing / Status Conference set for 12/30/2019 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. (TWL)
December 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ENDORSED ORDER: On December 5, 2019, the parties filed their Case Management Report (Doc. #47). On December 23, 2019, this case was reassigned to the Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington (Doc. # 48). In light of the recent transfer and upon review of the record, the Court determines that a Case Management Hearing / Status Conference is necessary. Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to schedule a Case Management Hearing / Status Conference for Monday, December 30, 2019, at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14B. At that time, the parties should be prepared to discuss all issues in the case. This hearing is an investment of the Court's time and presents an opportunity for Counsel to meet the judge presiding over their case as well as present any issues that should be called to the Court's attention. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 12/23/2019. (SGM)
December 23, 2019 Filing 48 Case Reassigned to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. New case number: 8:18-cv-487-T-33CPT. Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich no longer assigned to the case. (NAS)
December 5, 2019 Filing 47 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Lauro, John)
December 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ENDORSED ORDER. The parties failed to timely file their joint amended case management report (due 12/2/2019). See (Doc. 44). On its own motion, the Court extends the parties' deadline to so file through and including 12/5/2019. The parties are admonished to diligently adhere to all case dates and deadlines. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 12/3/2019. (RLH)
December 2, 2019 Filing 45 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Jefferies, LLC.(Lauro, John)
November 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ENDORSED ORDER granting #42 Motion for Extension of Time. Jefferies, LLC's answer is due no later than 12/2/2019. The parties' amended case management report is due no later than 12/2/2019. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 11/5/2019. (RLH) Modified on 11/6/2019 (RLH).
November 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #41 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Califano fails to indicate whether both Jefferies LLC and opposing counsel received 10 days notice as required by Local Rule 2.03(b). The motion also fails to comply with the prescriptions of Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 11/5/2019. (RLH)
November 1, 2019 Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint and to File Joint Amended Case Management Report by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
November 1, 2019 Filing 41 MOTION for Michael G. Califano to withdraw as attorney by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
November 1, 2019 Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Michael Singer on behalf of Jefferies, LLC (Singer, Gregory)
October 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER denying #25 motion to dismiss. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 10/25/2019. (RLH)
June 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ENDORSED ORDER granting #33 the parties joint motion to stay discovery. Discovery in this action is stayed pending the Court's ruling on Defendant's #25 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 6/11/2019. (RLH)
June 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk to reactivate #33 the parties' joint motion to stay discovery. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 6/11/2019. (RLH)
June 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER. The Court has reviewed #35 Defendant's Statement of LLC Membership Interests and is satisfied that it properly exercises diversity jurisdiction over the action. The Clerk is directed to re-open the action and reactivate #25 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. All case dates and deadlines contained in #21 the Court's Case Management and Scheduling Order are stayed pending the Court's ruling on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. If necessary, the Court will issue an Amended Case Management and Scheduling Order with revised case dates and deadlines. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 6/11/2019. (RLH)
May 20, 2019 Filing 35 NOTICE of compliance re #34 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Jefferies LLC's Statement of LLC Membership Interests) by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
May 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER. The Court takes no action on #25 Defendant Jefferies, LLC's motion to dismiss. The Clerk is directed to administratively close the case and terminate any pending motions. On or before May 28, 2019, Jefferies, LLC shall file on the Court's docket a list of both its members and Jefferies Group, LLC's members as of February 28, 2018. All case dates and deadlines contained in #21 the Court's Case Management and Scheduling Order are stayed until ordered otherwise. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 5/14/2019. (RLH)
May 8, 2019 Filing 33 Joint MOTION to stay discovery by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
February 26, 2019 Filing 32 MEDIATION report Hearing held on February 26, 2019. Hearing outcome: The parties have reached an impasse. (Grilli, Peter)
January 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ENDORSED ORDER granting #30 Defendant Jefferies LLC's Motion to Permit its Company Representative to Participate Telephonically in Mediation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 1/31/2019. (AMM)
January 29, 2019 Filing 30 MOTION to Appear Telephonically at Mediation by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
January 7, 2019 Filing 29 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on February 26, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. before Peter J. Grilli, Esq. (Lauro, John)
January 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENDORSED ORDER granting #27 Motion to extend time. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 1/2/2019. (RLH)
January 1, 2019 Filing 27 Joint MOTION to extend time to Participate in Mediation by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
November 21, 2018 Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition re #25 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Robert Tannenbaum. (Leib, Leighton)
November 7, 2018 Filing 25 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by Jefferies, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Scott S. Balber, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F)(Lauro, John)
November 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #11 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01. See L.R. M.D. Fla. 3.01(a) ("In a motion or other application for an order, the movant shall include a concise statement of the precise relief requested, a statement of the basis for the request, and a memorandum of legal authority in support of the request, all of which the movant shall include in a single document not more than 25 pages"). Defendant did not seek leave to file a motion in excess of 25 pages. Defendant may refile its motion in compliance with the Local Rules of this District. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 11/6/2018. (RLH)
September 21, 2018 Filing 23 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Peter J. Grilli, Esq. as mediator by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
September 18, 2018 Filing 22 STIPULATION Regarding the Production and Exchange of Confidential Information by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
July 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 21 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings/Joinder of Parties due by 1/15/2019; Discovery due by 7/12/2019; Dispositive motions due by 8/16/2019; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 5/17/2019; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 6/17/2019; Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/14/2020 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 12B before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. Trial set for term commencing 2/3/2020. The parties anticipate a JURY TRIAL will take 5 days to complete. Conduct mediation hearing by 2/15/2019. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 7/25/2018. (SRC)
July 20, 2018 Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Leib, Leighton)
July 19, 2018 Filing 19 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Jefferies, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. for Jefferies, LLC.. (Lauro, John)
June 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Case Management Report due on or before July 20, 2018. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 6/28/2018. (RLH)
June 26, 2018 Filing 17 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by Robert Tannenbaum. (Leib, Leighton)
June 8, 2018 Filing 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Robert Tannenbaum. (Leib, Leighton)
May 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting #14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #11 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim. Response due by 6/8/2018. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 5/24/2018. (RLH)
May 23, 2018 Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #11 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by Robert Tannenbaum. (Leib, Leighton) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
May 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 the Parties' Joint Motion to Continue the Case Management Conference and Permit the Parties to Participate Telephonically. The Parties shall file their Case Management Report with the Court on or before July 6, 2018. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 5/7/2018. (RLH)
May 2, 2018 Filing 12 Joint MOTION to Continue the Case Management Conference and Permit the Parties to Participate Telephonically by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
April 23, 2018 Filing 11 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by Jefferies, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Scott S. Balber, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F)(Lauro, John)
April 20, 2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Scott S. Balber, appearing on behalf of Jefferies, LLC (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA050184.) Related document: #8 Unopposed MOTION for Scott S. Balber to appear pro hac vice. (AG)
April 20, 2018 Filing 10 Written designation and consent to act by Scott S. Balber on behalf of Jefferies, LLC. Local Counsel: Michael G. Califano. Non-Resident Counsel: Scott S. Balber. (Balber, Scott)
April 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Scott S. Balber. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/19/2018. (SLB)
April 18, 2018 Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Scott S. Balber to appear pro hac vice by Jefferies, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Scott S. Balber)(Califano, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
March 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER granting #6 Joint Motion for an Extension of Time and to Set Briefing Schedule for Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. Defendant Jefferies shall file its motion to dismiss on or before April 23, 2018. Plaintiff shall file his response to the same on or before May 31, 2018. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/27/2018. (RLH)
March 26, 2018 Filing 6 Joint MOTION to extend time to File Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint and Set a Briefing Schedule for Same by Jefferies, LLC. (Lauro, John)
March 14, 2018 Filing 5 RETURN of service executed on 3/8/2018 by Robert Tannenbaum as to Jefferies, LLC. (Leib, Leighton)
March 2, 2018 Filing 4 NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - Track 2 issued by Deputy Clerk on 3/2/2018. (SRC)
March 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 3 STANDING ORDER: Filing of documents that exceed twenty-five pages. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 07/15/08. (LNR)
February 28, 2018 Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Jefferies, LLC. (LNR)
February 28, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Jefferies, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number TPA49099) filed by Robert Tannenbaum. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LNR)

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Plaintiff: Robert Tannenbaum
Represented By: David Knox
Represented By: Leighton Leib
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Defendant: Jefferies, LLC
Represented By: Scott S. Balber
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