Welfare v. United Tranzactions, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Ryan Welfare
Defendant: Martin Halpern, United Tranzactions, LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc. and Adam J. Katz, P.A.
Not Classified By Court: Gregory P. Holder
Case Number: 8:2021cv01122
Filed: May 10, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Virginia M Hernandez Covington
Referring Judge: Anthony E Porcelli
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1681
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER appointing Gregory P. Holder, Esq. as mediator in this action. The mediation conference is scheduled for September 23, 2021, at 9:00 AM. The Court directs that all counsel, parties, corporate representatives, and any other required claims professionals shall be present at the mediation conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement. The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/8/2021. (AR)
July 8, 2021 Filing 21 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on September 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM before Gregory P. Holder. (Geiger, Bryan)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ENDORSED ORDER: The Clerk is directed to strike the Case Management Report (Doc. #18). The Court appreciates that the parties have met and conferred to prepare and file a case management report. However, this case is more appropriately fast tracked given that the only remaining claim is one filed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Accordingly, the parties are directed to follow the Fast-Track Scheduling Order entered on July 7, 2021. (Doc. #19). Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/7/2021. (AR)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties are directed to adhere to the Court's Scheduling Order. This action is hereby referred to Gregory P. Holder, Esq., for mediation. The parties must mediate no later than September 27, 2021. Lead Counsel shall file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation by July 13, 2021. Neither party may reschedule or cancel the mediation conference once it is set; leave of Court must be obtained before the mediation conference may be rescheduled or cancelled. The parties shall not mediate until the information exchange outlined in the Scheduling Order is completed. Absent compelling circumstances and leave of Court, lead counsel must appear at the mediation conference. Lead Counsel shall file a notice informing the Court as to the results of mediation within 24 hours of the mediation conference. In the event mediation results in an impasse, the parties must file their jointly-prepared fast-track case management report within 24 hours of the mediation conference. Upon review of the jointly-prepared case management report, the Court will determine whether a case management hearing is necessary. If a case management hearing is necessitated, the Court will set the hearing by separate notice. Furthermore, if mediation results in an impasse, the Court intends to schedule this action for trial within 90-120 days from the mediation conference. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/7/2021. (TWL)
July 6, 2021 Filing 18 ***STRICKEN; pursuant to court's endorsed order 20.***CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Geiger, Bryan) Modified text on 7/8/2021 (LNR).
June 22, 2021 Filing 17 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Ryan Welfare. (Geiger, Bryan)
June 22, 2021 Filing 16 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Ryan Welfare. Related case(s): No (Geiger, Bryan)
June 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER: On the basis of the Notice of Settlement (Doc. #14, this cause is hereby dismissed as to Defendants United Tranzactions, LLC, Martin Halpern, and Adam J. Katz, P.A., only, without prejudice and subject to the right of the parties, within 60 days of the date hereof, to submit a stipulated form of final order or judgment, or request an extension of time, should they so choose or for any party to move to reopen the action, upon good cause being shown. After that 60 day period, however, without further order, this dismissal shall be deemed with prejudice. The case remains open as to the claim against Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/21/2021. (AR)
June 21, 2021 Filing 14 NOTICE of settlement with Defendants United Tranzactions, LLC, Martin Halpern, and Adam J. Katz, P.A. by Ryan Welfare. (Geiger, Bryan)
June 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER: On May 24, 2021, Plaintiff Ryan Welfare served Defendant United Tranzactions, LLC. (Doc. #11). Therefore, United Tranzactions' answer to the complaint was due on June 14, 2021. But no answer has been filed and Welfare has not promptly applied to the Clerk for entry of default. Accordingly, Welfare is directed to file a status report by June 28, 2021, on the status of this case and his intention to apply to the Clerk for entry of default. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/21/2021. (AR)
June 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff Ryan Welfare filed this case on May 10, 2021. (Doc. #1). Therefore, service of process on all Defendants is due by August 9, 2021. Based on the Court's review of the docket, it appears that service of process has not yet been effected on Defendants Martin Halpern and Adam J. Katz, P.A. Accordingly, Welfare is directed to file a status report by June 28, 2021, regarding his efforts to effect service of process upon Defendants Martin Halpern and Adam J. Katz, P.A. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/21/2021. (AR)
June 3, 2021 Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on May 24, 2021 by Ryan Welfare as to United Tranzactions, LLC. (Geiger, Bryan)
June 2, 2021 Filing 10 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Experian Information Solutions, Inc.(Turnier, Andrew)
May 26, 2021 Filing 9 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Experian Information Solutions, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Experian plc, Other Affiliate Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Other Affiliate Central Source LLC, Other Affiliate Online Data Exchange LLC, Other Affiliate New Management Services LLC, Other Affiliate VantageScore Solutions LLC, Other Affiliate Opt-Out Services LLC for Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (Turnier, Andrew)
May 26, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Related case(s): No (Turnier, Andrew)
May 26, 2021 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew J. Turnier on behalf of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (Turnier, Andrew)
May 13, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.03, which requires each party to file a disclosure statement with the first appearance that identifies (1) each person that has or might have an interest in the outcome, (2) each entity with publicly traded shares or debt potentially affected by the outcome, (3) each additional entity likely to actively participate, and (4) each person arguably eligible for restitution. The disclosure statement must include this certification - I certify that, except as disclosed, I am unaware of an actual or potential conflict of interest affecting the district judge or the magistrate judge in this action, and I will immediately notify the judge in writing within fourteen days after I know of a conflict. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (TWL)
May 13, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c), which requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (TWL)
May 13, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE informing the parties that they may consent to the jurisdiction of a United States magistrate judge by filing Form AO 85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge using the event Consent to Jurisdiction of US Magistrate Judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (TWL)
May 11, 2021 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Adam J. Katz, P.A., Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Martin Halpern, United Tranzactions, LLC. (LNR)
May 10, 2021 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:21-cv-1122-VMC-AEP. (SJB)
May 10, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLMDC-18232316) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Geiger, Bryan)

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Defendant: Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
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Plaintiff: Ryan Welfare
Represented By: Bryan James Geiger
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