Huang v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
| Xiaohua Huang |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Walmart, Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc. |
| 8:2023cv00096 |
| January 13, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sean P Flynn |
| Steven D Merryday |
| Patent |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1126 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 47 CASE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of California. (JNB) |
| Filing 46 RESPONSE re #43 Response filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1 - 5)(GL) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(GL) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(GL) |
| Filing 43 RESPONSE re #40 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, #41 Response filed by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Sacksteder, Michael) Modified text on 7/25/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 42 NOTICE Regarding Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by Best Buy Co., Inc. (McMichael, Jonathan) (Modified on 7/24/2023, to edit text) (BGR). |
| Filing 41 RESPONSE re #39 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(AG) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal without prejudice as to defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. only by Xiaohua Huang. (AG) |
Filing 39
ORDER granting #36--motion to dismiss or transfer; transferring the action to the Northern District of California; directing the clerk to forward the record and close the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/19/2023. (KRM)
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| Filing 38 RETURN of service executed on 06/30/2023 by Xiaohua Huang as to Best Buy Co., Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (AG) Modified on 7/20/2023 to correct pdf image. (AG) |
| Filing 37 RESPONSE to Motion re #36 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Transfer for improper venue pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(3) and 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) and 1406(a) filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(AG) |
| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Transfer for Improper Venue Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(3) and 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) and 1406(a) by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Nicholas Wong, #2 Affidavit of Jonathan McMichael, #3 Exhibit A to MicMichael Declaration)(Sacksteder, Michael) Modified text on 6/23/2023 (MCB). Added MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case on 7/11/2023 (AG). |
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Filing 35
ENDORSED ORDER: Because the plaintiff amends (Doc. #33) the complaint, the motion (Doc. #29) to dismiss or transfer is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/15/2023. (KRM)
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| Filing 34 SUMMONS issued as to Amazon.com, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Walmart, Inc. (MCB) |
| Filing 33 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Meta Platforms, Inc., Best Buy Co., Inc., Walmart, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. with Jury Demand. filed by Xiaohua Huang. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit 1-, #5 Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Proposed Summons Amazon, #8 Proposed Summons Walmart, #9 Proposed Summons Best Buy, #10 Civil Cover Sheet, #11 Letter to Clerk)(AG) |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE to Motion re #29 MOTION to Dismiss Case or Transfer for Improper Venue Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) and 1406(a) filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit) (AG). Modified on 6/7/2023 to add omitted exhibits. (AG) |
| Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss Case or Transfer for Improper Venue Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) and 1406(a) by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Nicholas Wong, #2 Declaration of Jonathan T. McMichael, #3 Exhibit A - Meta Orlando - Google Maps (5 pp))(Sacksteder, Michael) Modified text on 5/22/2023 (MCB). |
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Filing 28
ORDER denying without prejudice #15 Motion for leave to file under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 5/9/2023. (CED)
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Filing 27
ORDER denying without prejudice #15--motion to dismiss or transfer, #23--motion for leave to reply; permitting Meta to renew the motion not later than FOURTEEN days after an order resolves the motion (Doc. #15) for leave to file under seal. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/3/2023. (KRM)
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER granting #25 Motion for leave to file under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 4/21/2023. (Flynn, Sean)
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| Filing 25 Joint MOTION for leave to file DOCUMENT Exhibit 3 to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition [DE 20-3] under seal by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Fischer, Ury).Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 24 RESPONSE to Motion re #23 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit E)(AG) |
| Filing 23 MOTION for Leave to File Other Document : Reply in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Fischer, Ury) Modified text on 4/13/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 22 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Sacksteder, Michael) |
| Filing 21 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Xiaohua Huang. (AG) |
| Filing 20 RESPONSE to Motion re #17 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer to the United States District Court Northern District of California filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(AG) |
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER: The joint motion (Doc. #18) to extend the time within which to file the case management report is GRANTED. The parties must file the case management report not later than APRIL 12, 2023. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/29/2023. (KRM)
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| Filing 18 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Uniform Case Management Report by Meta Platforms, Inc. (McMichael, Jonathan) Modified text on 3/29/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for improper venue or, in the alternative, transfer to the United States District Court Northern District of California by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of J. McMichael, #2 Affidavit of N. Wong)(Sacksteder, Michael) Modified text on 3/24/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 16 NOTICE by Meta Platforms, Inc. re #15 Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.'s MOTION for leave to file MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue under seal (Fischer, Ury) |
| Filing 15 MOTION for leave to file MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue under seal by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Fischer, Ury) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. Modified text on 3/22/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Meta Platforms, Inc. Related case(s): No (Fischer, Ury) Modified text on 2/22/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 13 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 and Local Rule 3.03 by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Fischer, Ury) Modified text on 2/22/2023 (MCB). |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney McMichael may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant. Within twenty-one days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 2/21/2023. (CED)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Jonathan T. McMichael to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20530204 for $150 by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Rule 2.01(c) Certification of Jonathan T. McMichael)(Fischer, Ury) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. Modified text on 2/21/2023 (MCB). |
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER: Meta's unopposed motion (Doc. #6) for an extension is GRANTED. Meta must respond to the complaint not later than MARCH 23, 2023. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/21/2023. (KRM)
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Sacksteder may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant. Within twenty-one days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 2/17/2023. (CED)
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| Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Michael J. Sacksteder to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20526893 for $150 by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Rule 2.01(c) Certification)(Fischer, Ury) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. Modified text on 2/21/2023 (MCB). |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ury Fischer on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. Lead Counsel: Michael J. Sacksteder, Esq. (Fischer, Ury) Modified on 2/17/2023 (CTR). |
| Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Fischer, Ury) Modified on 2/17/2023 (CTR). |
| Filing 5 RETURN of service executed on 1/30/2023 by Xiaohua Huang as to Meta Platforms, Inc. (AG) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c) and Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (DAY) |
| Filing 3 Patent Report sent to Alexandria, VA. (MCB) |
| Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Meta Platforms, Inc. (MCB) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Meta Platforms, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402.00, receipt number 67889) filed by Xiaohua Huang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Mailing Envelope)(MCB) |
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