United States of America v. Regency, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: United States of America
Defendant: R&L Senior Marketing, Lateese Ford, Kelly Wolfe, Christine Truglia, Star Medical Supply, Nadia Levit, Regency, Inc., Aaron Williamsky, Franz "LJ" Hilberath, Schuyler Poppe, Patsy Truglia, Michelle Koehlinger, Joel Rufus French, R and R&L Marketing Group LLC
Interested Party: Unique Media Connections, d/b/a Media Lead Kings
Case Number: 8:2019cv00803
Filed: April 4, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Virginia M Hernandez Covington
Referring Judge: Anthony E Porcelli
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1345
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
July 3, 2019 Filing 146 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 7/3/2019. Court Reporter: Scott N. Gamertsfelder (TWL)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 145 ENDORSED ORDER granting #104 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Attorney Sean M. Ellsworth terminated. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 144 ENDORSED ORDER: The government's consent motion to voluntarily dismiss Defendant Aaron Williamsky is granted. (Doc. #136). Williamsky is dismissed from this matter without prejudice. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (MWS)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 143 ENDORSED ORDER granting #114 motion to stay. This case is stayed and administratively closed until January 6, 2020. The Clerk is so directed. Without further order, this case will be automatically returned to the active docket on January 7, 2020. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #128 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 141 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #2 Motion for temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 140 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #117 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ENDORSED ORDER denying #138 Motion to Appear Telephonically. The Court appreciates counsel's request. However, if one lawyer has already indicated that he will represent this defendant at the hearing, there is no need for two lawyers to appear. Furthermore, it is challenging enough to have a hearing with this many participants appearing by telephone and the Court sees no reason why it should be made even more challenging. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/3/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
July 3, 2019 Filing 138 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Telephonically by Patsy Truglia. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Adams, Marshall)
July 3, 2019 Filing 137 NOTICE of Appearance by Bernard M. Cassidy Appearance by Marshall A. Adams on behalf of Patsy Truglia (Adams, Marshall)
July 2, 2019 Filing 136 Consent MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Williamsky by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Tapie, Carolyn)
July 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 135 ENDORSED ORDER denying Defendant Aaron Williamsky's Motion for Counsel to Appear Telephonically at the July 3, 2019, hearing. (Doc. #132). In the Order setting the July 3, 2019, status conference, the Court indicated that it would entertain requests from defense counsel to appear telephonically in recognition of the fact that it would be a strain for counsel outside the Tampa area to attend a status conference where the majority of the Court's questions would be directed at counsel for the United States. Here, however, counsel for Williamsky is local and has offered no other reason why she cannot attend the hearing in person. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/1/2019. (MWS)
July 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 134 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Aaron Williamsky's Motion for Counsel to Appear Telephonically at the July 3, 2019, hearing. (Doc. #131). 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 1:20 p.m. so the conference may start promptly at 1:30 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 7/1/2019. (MWS)
July 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 133 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Franz "LJ" Hilberath's Unopposed Motion for Counsel to Appear Telephonically at the July 3, 2019, hearing. (Doc. #130). 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 1:20 p.m. so the conference may start promptly at 1:30 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 7/1/2019. (MWS)
July 1, 2019 Filing 132 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Telephonically by Local Counsel for Williamsky by Aaron Williamsky. (DiFiore, Dorothy)
July 1, 2019 Filing 131 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Telephonically by Lead Counsel for Williamsky by Aaron Williamsky. (DiFiore, Dorothy)
July 1, 2019 Filing 130 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Telephonically for July 3, 2019 Hearing by Franz "LJ" Hilberath. (Brunvand, Bjorn)
June 28, 2019 Filing 129 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Star Medical Supply (BES)
June 27, 2019 Filing 128 Second MOTION for Lead Counsel to withdraw as attorney for Williamsky by Aaron Williamsky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(DiFiore, Dorothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
June 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 127 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants Regency, Inc. and Kelly Wolfe's motion to appear telephonically. (Doc. #126). Counsel for Regency, Inc. and Kelly Wolfe is directed to contact the courtroom deputy at (813) 301-5348 by July 1, 2019, to make arrangements to appear telephonically at the July 3, 2019, status conference. Counsel is advised to use a landline in a quiet environment during the hearing. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/27/2019. (MWS)
June 27, 2019 Filing 126 MOTION to Appear Telephonically by Regency, Inc., Kelly Wolfe. (Zysk, Rachel)
June 27, 2019 Filing 125 NOTICE canceling Motion hearing scheduled for 7/1/2019. (JMF)
June 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Christine Truglia's motion to appear telephonically. (Doc. #122). Truglia's counsel is directed to contact the courtroom deputy at (813) 301-5348 by July 1, 2019, to make arrangements to appear telephonically at the July 3, 2019, status conference. Counsel is advised to use a landline in a quiet environment during the hearing. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/27/2019. (MWS)
June 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ENDORSED ORDER granting #121 Motion to Continue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 6/27/2019. (JMF)
June 27, 2019 Filing 122 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Telephonically by Christine Truglia. (Ellsworth, Sean)
June 27, 2019 Filing 121 Consent MOTION to Continue July 1 preliminary injunction hearing by All Plaintiffs. (Tapie, Carolyn)
June 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Patsy Truglia's motion to appear telephonically. (Doc. #118). Truglia's counsel is directed to contact the courtroom deputy at (813) 301-5348 by July 1, 2019, to make arrangements to appear telephonically at the July 3, 2019, status conference. Counsel is advised to use a landline in a quiet environment during the hearing. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/27/2019. (MWS)
June 27, 2019 Filing 119 MOTION for entry of clerk's default against Star Medical Supply by All Plaintiffs. (Tapie, Carolyn) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
June 27, 2019 Filing 118 MOTION to Appear Telephonically by Patsy Truglia. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vitale, Anthony)
June 26, 2019 Filing 117 Second MOTION for Local Counsel to withdraw as attorney for Williamsky by Aaron Williamsky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(DiFiore, Dorothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
June 26, 2019 Filing 116 NOTICE of Appearance by David Lisko on behalf of Unique Media Connections, d/b/a Media Lead Kings (Lisko, David)
June 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the United States' motion to stay this case as to certain defendants (Doc. #114), the Court has a number of questions to be directed toward counsel for the United States. Accordingly, the Court finds that the best course of action is to cancel the case management hearing currently set for July 3, 2019, at 1:30 PM (Doc. # 113), and in its place schedule a status conference for the same date and time. The Court recognizes that several of the attorneys involved in this case are located outside the Tampa area. Thus, if counsel for any of the Defendants wishes to appear at this hearing, the Court will entertain motions to do so telephonically. However, counsel for the United States must appear in person. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/25/2019. (MWS)
June 24, 2019 Filing 114 Consent MOTION to stay Civil Proceedings by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tapie, Carolyn)
June 24, 2019 Filing 113 NOTICE of hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 7/3/2019 at 1:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. (TWL)
June 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ENDORSED ORDER granting #111 Motion for Hearing. The hearing is scheduled for July 3, 2019, at 1:30 pm. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/21/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
June 21, 2019 Filing 111 MOTION for Hearing by United States of America. (Tapie, Carolyn)
June 21, 2019 Filing 110 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Tapie, Carolyn)
June 21, 2019 Filing 109 NOTICE by Christine Truglia, Patsy Truglia OF WITHDRAWING OBJECTIONS TO CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT (Vitale, Anthony)
June 20, 2019 Filing 108 *** Counsel notified to re-file using the event Case Management Report and a separate entry using the event Motion for Hearing *** NOTICE by United States of America of filing Case Management Report and Request for Preliminary Pretrial Conference (Attachments: #1 Exhibit CMR)(Tapie, Carolyn) Modified text and NEF regenerated on 6/21/2019 (KMM).
June 19, 2019 Filing 107 STATUS report as to Case Management Report by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Case Management Deadlines)(Keefe, Sean)
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ENDORSED ORDER denying #105 Motion for Extension of Time to File.The parties need to submit the case management report as the Court has already extended the deadline once. If there are issues that need to be resolved after receipt of the report, the Court will schedule this matter for a hearing. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/19/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
June 19, 2019 Filing 105 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by All Plaintiffs. (Tapie, Carolyn)
June 19, 2019 Filing 104 MOTION for Sean M. Ellsworth to withdraw as attorney by Christine Truglia. (Ellsworth, Sean) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER granting #101 Consent Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/19/2019. (MWS)
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER granting #100 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/19/2019. (MWS)
June 19, 2019 Filing 101 Consent MOTION for preliminary injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Tapie, Carolyn)
June 19, 2019 Filing 100 STIPULATION for Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulated Preliminary Injunction)(Keefe, Sean) Modified event and text on 6/19/2019 (KMM).
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER granting #96 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/17/2019. (MWS)
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 98 ORDER granting #95 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/17/2019. (MWS)
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER granting #94 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/17/2019. (MWS)
June 14, 2019 Filing 96 STIPULATION as to Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulated Preliminary Injunction)(Keefe, Sean) Modified event on 6/17/2019 (KMM).
June 14, 2019 Filing 95 STIPULATION as to Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulated Preliminary Injunction)(Keefe, Sean) Modified event on 6/17/2019 (KMM).
June 14, 2019 Filing 94 STIPULATION as to Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulated Preliminary Injunction)(Keefe, Sean) Modified event on 6/14/2019 (KMM).
June 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 93 ORDER: Defendant Kelly Wolfe's Unopposed Motion to Direct BB&T Bank to Release Certain Funds (Doc. #92) is GRANTED. As soon as is practicable, BB&T shall release to Wolfe the funds in Wolfe's account ending in 3459. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/12/2019. (MWS)
June 11, 2019 Filing 92 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds by BB&T by Kelly Wolfe. (Suarez, Eduardo)
June 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ORDER denying without prejudice #89 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney; denying without prejudice #90 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 6/10/2019. (JMF)
June 6, 2019 Filing 90 MOTION for Local Counsel to withdraw as attorney for Williamsky by Aaron Williamsky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(DiFiore, Dorothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
June 6, 2019 Filing 89 MOTION for Lead Counsel to withdraw as attorney for Williamsky by Aaron Williamsky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(DiFiore, Dorothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
May 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ORDER directing compliance with Orders granting pro hac vice admission 52 59. Within seven days of the date of this Order, Attorneys Dennis C. Carletta and Andrew Gimigliano shall comply with the Court's electronic filing requirements and electronically file a notice of compliance with such requirements. After sending a copy of this Order, the Clerk is directed to cease sending paper copies to Attorneys Dennis C. Carletta and Andrew Gimigliano. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 5/28/2019. (JMF)
May 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ENDORSED ORDER: On April 4, 2019, the Court, based on a finding that Defendants had committed and were about to commit federal health care fraud offenses, entered a temporary restraining order that, among other things, prohibited withdrawals from Defendant Regency's Wells Fargo bank account. (Doc. #6). On April 16, 2016, the Court extended the temporary restraining order until the entry of an order on the United States' request for a preliminary injunction. (Doc. # 33). Defendant Regency then filed a motion to modify the temporary restraining order, seeking the release of $36,630.49 from its Wells Fargo account to meet outstanding payroll obligations. (Doc. #53). In its response in opposition to the motion to modify the temporary restraining order, the United States represented that all of the funds in Defendant Regency's Wells Fargo account were subject to seizure warrants that had been issued by this court, and it attached copies of two such seizure warrants to its response. (Doc. #67). In any event, the stipulated preliminary injunction entered as to Defendant Regency on May 21, 2019, had the effect of superseding the temporary restraining order. (Doc. #79). For these reasons, the Court denies Defendant Regency's motion to modify the temporary restraining order as moot. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/24/2019. (MWS)
May 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER granting #84 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/23/2019. (MWS)
May 23, 2019 Filing 85 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Motion hearing previously scheduled for 5/24/2019 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Motion Hearing set for 7/1/2019 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 10 A before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. (JMF)
May 22, 2019 Filing 84 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Tapie, Carolyn)
May 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ENDORSED ORDER granting #82 Motion to Continue. The hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be rescheduled by subsequent notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 5/22/2019. (JMF)
May 22, 2019 Filing 82 Joint MOTION to Continue May 24, 2019 Preliminary Injuction Hearing by All Plaintiffs. (Keefe, Sean)
May 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER granting #75 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction . Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/21/2019. (TWL)
May 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORDER granting #75 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction . Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/21/2019. (TWL)
May 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER granting #74 Consent Motion for preliminary injunction by United States of America. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/20/2019. (TWL)
May 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER granting #73 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/20/2019. (TWL)
May 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ENDORSED ORDER granting the joint motion for extension of time to file the case management report. (Doc. #76). Case management report now due June 19, 2019. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/20/2019. (MWS)
May 20, 2019 Filing 76 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Reports by All Plaintiffs. (Keefe, Sean)
May 20, 2019 Filing 75 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Tapie, Carolyn) Modified event and text on 5/21/2019 (KMM).
May 20, 2019 Filing 74 Consent MOTION for preliminary injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Preliminary Injunction)(Keefe, Sean)
May 20, 2019 Filing 73 STIPULATION Agreeing to Entry of Preliminary Injunction by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Preliminary Injunction)(Keefe, Sean)
May 13, 2019 Filing 72 STATUS report by United States of America. (Keefe, Sean)
May 8, 2019 Filing 71 NOTICE of withdrawal of motion by Michelle Koehlinger re #70 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds from Temporary Restraining Order filed by Michelle Koehlinger (Rodriguez, Richard)
May 8, 2019 Filing 70 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds from Temporary Restraining Order by Michelle Koehlinger. (Rodriguez, Richard)
May 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by May 21, 2019, file a completed Case Management Report. This document can be found on Judge Covington's page of the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Please be advised that the Court's Case Management Report form is different from those used by other judges. Local Rule 3.05(c)(2)(E), M.D. Fla., explains that most track two cases, like the present case, "will be tried within one year after the filing of the complaint." To accomplish this goal, the Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery. If the parties believe that more time than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. The Court will then determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/7/2019. (KAK)
May 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ENDORSED ORDER: The Complaint was filed under seal on April 4, 2019. (Doc. #1). The Court lifted the seal on April 10, 2019. (Doc. # 11). There are thirteen Defendants, and the majority of them have been served. The United States is directed to file a status report by May 13, 2019, indicating whether any of the Defendants are in default and if so, when it intends to apply for entry of Clerk's Default. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/7/2019. (KAK)
May 7, 2019 Filing 67 RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION to modify Temporary Restraining Order to Authorize $36,630.49 Payment of Final Payroll to 49 Regency Employees and Contractors filed by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Tapie, Carolyn)
May 6, 2019 Filing 66 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The preliminary injunction hearing previously scheduled for 5/8/2019 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Motion Hearing set for 5/24/2019 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 10 A before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. (VIV)
May 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting #64 Motion to Continue. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 5/6/2019. (VIV)
May 6, 2019 Filing 64 Joint MOTION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing by All Plaintiffs. (Keefe, Sean)
May 3, 2019 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Andrew Gimigliano, appearing on behalf of Aaron Williamsky (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA056423.) Related document: #56 MOTION for Andrew Gimigliano to appear pro hac vice. (AG)
May 3, 2019 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Dennis Carletta, appearing on behalf of Aaron Williamsky (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA056423.) Related document: #51 MOTION for to appear pro hac vice. (AG)
May 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ENDORSED ORDER granting (Doc. #62) Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Regency, Inc.'s Motion to Modify TRO. The deadline for the USA to respond to the Motion is 12:00 noon on May 7, 2019. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/1/2019. (KAK)
April 30, 2019 Filing 62 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #53 MOTION to modify Temporary Restraining Order to Authorize $36,630.49 Payment of Final Payroll to 49 Regency Employees and Contractors by All Plaintiffs. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 30, 2019 Filing 61 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order. Motion Hearing set for 5/8/2019 at 11:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 10 A before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. The Court reserved four (4) hours to conduct the hearing. To the extent that any party requests that the Court set aside more time to conduct the hearing, that party may file a motion requesting the Court extend the length of the hearing.(LV)
April 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER granting #57 Motion to Continue and rescheduling the hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/29/2019. (VIV)
April 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ENDORSED ORDER granting #56 motion to appear pro hac vice. Attorney Andrew Gimigliano may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant Aaron Williamsky, with Attorney Dorothy DiFiore designated as local counsel pursuant to Local Rule 2.02(a). Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/29/2019. (JMF)
April 29, 2019 Filing 58 NOTICE canceling status conference hearing scheduled for 4/30/2019 and Motion for temporary restraining order hearing scheduled for 5/2/2019. (VIV)
April 29, 2019 Filing 57 Joint MOTION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing by All Plaintiffs. (Keefe, Sean)
April 29, 2019 Filing 56 MOTION for Andrew Gimigliano to appear pro hac vice by Aaron Williamsky. (DiFiore, Dorothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER REFERRING MOTION: Defendant Regency, Inc.'s Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order to Authorize $36,630.49 Payment of Final Payroll to 49 Regency Employees and Contractors (Doc. #53) is hereby referred to the Honorable Anthony E. Porcelli, United States Magistrate Judge, for the issuance of a report and recommendation, including any hearings, motions, and deadlines related thereto. In an effort to ensure that the Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. #53) is ripe at the time of the duly scheduled injunction hearing, the Court requires the Government to respond to the Motion by May 1, 2019, at 12:00 noon. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/26/2019. (KAK) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
April 26, 2019 Filing 54 NOTICE of hearing: Status Conference set for 4/30/2019 at 02:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 10 A before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. This status conference is scheduled in anticipation of the preliminary injunction hearing set for May 2, 2019. The parties may appear in person or telephonically at the hearing by calling toll-free number 1-888-684-8852 on the day of the hearing and entering access code 8895301 followed by security code 0430 when prompted. (VIV)
April 26, 2019 Filing 53 MOTION to modify Temporary Restraining Order to Authorize $36,630.49 Payment of Final Payroll to 49 Regency Employees and Contractors by Regency, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Regency Payroll 04-13, #2 Exhibit AllStaff 3-31, #3 Exhibit AllStaff 4-7, #4 Exhibit AllStaff 4-14)(Suarez, Eduardo)
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ENDORSED ORDER granting #51 motion to appear pro hac vice. Attorney Dennis C. Carletta may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant Aaron Williamsky, with Attorney Dorothy DiFiore designated as local counsel pursuant to Local Rule 2.02(a). Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/26/2019. (VIV)
April 26, 2019 Filing 51 MOTION for Dennis Carletta to appear pro hac vice by Aaron Williamsky. (DiFiore, Dorothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. Modified text on 4/26/2019 (KMM).
April 25, 2019 Filing 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order and request to present evidence and take testimony at evidentiary hearing filed by Kelly Wolfe. (Zysk, Rachel)
April 25, 2019 Filing 49 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order filed by Aaron Williamsky. (DiFiore, Dorothy)
April 25, 2019 Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Dorothy Venable DiFiore on behalf of Aaron Williamsky (DiFiore, Dorothy)
April 25, 2019 Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order filed by Patsy Truglia. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Vitale, Anthony)
April 25, 2019 Filing 46 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthieu Sellier Goddeyne on behalf of Michelle Koehlinger (Goddeyne, Matthieu)
April 25, 2019 Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard Rodriguez on behalf of Michelle Koehlinger (Rodriguez, Richard)
April 25, 2019 Filing 44 NOTICE of Appearance by Todd Alan Foster on behalf of Michelle Koehlinger (Foster, Todd)
April 25, 2019 Filing 43 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order filed by Christine Truglia. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Ellsworth, Sean)
April 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER MODIFYING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER TO RELEASE SEIZED FUNDS. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/25/2019. (KAK)
April 24, 2019 Filing 41 MOTION to Modify TRO to Release Assets Subject to Seizure by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Keefe, Sean) Modified text on 4/24/2019 (KMM).
April 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ENDORSED ORDER granting #39 Motion for Release of Funds. The unopposed motion requests that the account with the Naval Research Laboratory Federal Credit Union, with the last four digits 1100, be released from the TRO. As explained in the motion, the account has been exclusively funded and used by Ann Christy Hauter-Nichols, Mr. Hilbreath's mother. For good cause, this account is released from the TRO. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/22/2019. (Covington, Virginia)
April 21, 2019 Filing 39 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds Release Joint Account from TRO by Franz "LJ" Hilberath. (Brunvand, Bjorn)
April 17, 2019 Filing 38 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Nikki L. Peters. (NLP)
April 17, 2019 Filing 37 TRANSCRIPT of Ex Parte Status Conference and Motion Hearing held on April 11, 2019 before Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. Court Reporter/Transcriber Nikki Peters,Telephone number 813-301-5448. Tape Number: Digital. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 5/8/2019, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/20/2019, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/16/2019. (NLP)
April 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting (Doc. #34) United States' Unopposed Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order. The deadline for Defendants to provide the information specified in the Temporary Restraining Order is extended to May 16, 2019. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/17/2019. (KAK)
April 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/17/2019. (TWL)
April 16, 2019 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION to modify Temporary Restraining Order by All Plaintiffs. (Keefe, Sean)
April 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER granting (Doc. #31) United States' Emergency Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order. The terms of the Temporary Restraining Order are extended until entry of an Order on the United States' request for a Preliminary Injunction. The Court notes that the Preliminary Injunction hearing is set to take place on May 2, 2019. (Doc. #17). Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/16/2019. (KAK)
April 16, 2019 Filing 32 NOTICE by Lateese Ford, Joel Rufus French, R&L Senior Marketing of Non-Response (Little, J.)
April 15, 2019 Filing 31 Emergency MOTION to Extend Temporary Restraining Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Tapie, Carolyn) Modified relief and text on 4/16/2019 (KMM).
April 15, 2019 Filing 30 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Star Medical Supply. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 29 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Schuyler Poppe. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 28 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to R&L Senior Marketing. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 27 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Regency, Inc.. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 26 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Patsy Truglia. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 25 RETURN of service executed on 4/10/2019 by United States of America as to Nadia Levit. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 24 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Michelle Koehlinger. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 23 RETURN of service executed on 4/15/2019 by United States of America as to Lateese Ford. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 22 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Kelly Wolfe. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Joel Rufus French. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 20 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Franz "LJ" Hilberath. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 19 RETURN of service executed on 4/9/2019 by United States of America as to Christine Truglia. (Tapie, Carolyn)
April 15, 2019 Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on 4/12/2019 by United States of America as to Aaron Williamsky. (Tapie, Carolyn) Modified date on 4/16/2019 (LNR).
April 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER Setting Hearing on #2 MOTION for preliminary injunction: Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2019 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 13 A before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/12/2019. (JMF)
April 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 motion to appear pro hac vice. Attorney J. Alex Little may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants Joel Rufus French, Lateese Ford, and R&L Senior Marketing a/k/a R&L Marketing Group LLC, with Attorney Robert V. Williams designated as local counsel pursuant to Local Rule 2.02(a). Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/12/2019. (JMF)
April 12, 2019 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney J. Alex Little, appearing on behalf of Lateese Ford, Joel Rufus French, R&L Senior Marketing (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA056102.) Related document: #15 MOTION for J. Alex Little to appear pro hac vice. (ARC)
April 11, 2019 Filing 15 MOTION for J. Alex Little to appear pro hac vice by Lateese Ford, Joel Rufus French, R&L Senior Marketing. (Williams, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
April 11, 2019 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert V. Williams on behalf of Lateese Ford, Joel Rufus French, R&L Senior Marketing (Williams, Robert)
April 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER: The government's motion to unseal (Doc. #10 ) is granted. The documents identified in the government's motion, including the entire case file and this Order, shall be unsealed. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/10/2019. (DMD)
April 9, 2019 Filing 10 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically unseal case by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(KMM)
April 9, 2019 Filing 9 NOTICE of hearing re: #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order. Ex Parte Status Conference set for 4/11/2019 at 03:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 10 A before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. Plaintiff shall appear at the hearing in person.(JMF)
April 5, 2019 Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Lateese Ford, Joel Rufus French, Franz "LJ" Hilberath, Michelle Koehlinger, Nadia Levit, R&L Senior Marketing, Regency, Inc., Schuyler Poppe, Star Medical Supply, Christine Truglia, Patsy Truglia, Aaron Williamsky, Kelly Wolfe. (KMM)
April 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: To the extent it seeks a preliminary injunction, the United States of America's Emergency Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. #2 ) is referred to the Honorable Anthony E. Porcelli, United States Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(B), for an evidentiary hearing and the issuance of a Report and Recommendation. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/4/2019. (DMD)
April 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/4/2019. (BES)
April 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #3 Motion to Seal the proceedings. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/4/2019. (BES)
April 4, 2019 Filing 4 DECLARATION of Special Agent Mitchell S. Blum re #2 MOTION for temporary restraining order & preliminary injunction by United States of America. (DG)
April 4, 2019 Filing 3 EX PARTE MOTION to Seal Proceedings by United States of America. (DG)
April 4, 2019 Filing 2 EMERGENCY EX PARTE MOTION for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction and supporting memorandum of law by United States of America. Attachment: #1 Proposed Order) (DG). Modified on 4/4/2019 (DG).
April 4, 2019 Filing 1 EX PARTE COMPLAINT for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary and Permanent Injunction against Lateese Ford, Joel Rufus French, Franz "LJ" Hilberath, Michelle Koehlinger, Nadia Levit, R&L Senior Marketing, Regency, Inc., Schuyler Poppe, Star Medical Supply, Christine Truglia, Patsy Truglia, Aaron Williamsky, Kelly Wolfe,filed by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DG)

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Defendant: R&L Senior Marketing
Represented By: J. Alex Little
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Defendant: Lateese Ford
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Defendant: Regency, Inc.
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Defendant: Michelle Koehlinger
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