Pineda v. Michel Law, LLC
| Ruby E. Pineda |
| Michel Law, LLC doing business as Level One Law |
| 8:2025cv00587 |
| March 12, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Consumer Credit |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 37 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Michel Law, LLC by Ruby E. Pineda. (Taylor, Alexander) |
Filing 36
ENDORSED ORDER: Before the Court is the attached letter submitted via the mail by Lori Leigh, who is apparently a member of Defendant Michel Law, LLC. Defendant and all other parties are reminded that such correspondence is prohibited and that all communications with the Court must be filed with the clerk, unless otherwise ordered. See M.D. Fla. R. 3.01(k). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 8/25/2025. (TC)
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Filing 35
ENDORSED ORDER. This cause is before the Court sua sponte. On July 3, 2025, the Court entered an Order instructing Defendant to inform the Court by August 4, 2025, whether it had retained a new lawyer and, if so, the name business address, email address, and telephone number of that attorney. (#34). A review of the docket reveals that Defendant has not complied with the Court's Order. Out of an abundance of caution, however, the Court will extend the deadline for Defendant to submit the required notice. Accordingly, no later than August 25, 2025, Defendant shall (1) file a notice advising the Court whether it has hired a new lawyer and, if so, the name, business address, email address, and telephone number of that attorney; and (2) explain why it did not abide by the Court's July 3 Order. Defendant is cautioned that a failure to comply with these directives may result in the imposition of sanctions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 8/11/2025. (MEL)
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Filing 34
ORDER granting Defendant's #31 motion to withdraw as to attorney Heather L. Kramer. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate attorney Kramer as Defendant's counsel of record. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 7/3/2025. (MEL)
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| Filing 33 NOTICE by Michel Law, LLC re 32 Order Notice of Email Address (Kramer, Heather) |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER re: Defendant's #31 Motion to Withdraw as to attorney Heather L. Kramer. Defendant has not provided its email address as required by Local Rule 2.02(c)(1)(B)(ii). Accordingly, no later than July 2, 2025, Defendant shall file a notice with the required information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 6/26/2025. (MEL)
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| Filing 31 MOTION for Heather L. Kramer to Withdraw as Attorney by Michel Law, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Kramer, Heather) Modified text on 6/20/2025 (GL). |
| Filing 30 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: MISCELLANEOUS HEARING held on 6/4/2025. (Digital) (AMS) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF HEARING re: #28 Plaintiff's Proposed IDEAL Program Case Management Report (CMR). A brief hearing on the CMR is scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite via Zoom videoconference. All pertinent parties will receive a Zoom videoconference invitation by separate email. Each person who participates in the proceeding must attend using his or her own device so that he or she appears on a separate screen during the videoconference.(MEL) |
| Filing 28 UNILATERAL CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Taylor, Alexander) |
| Filing 27 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:25-cv-00587-CPT. Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell no longer assigned to the case. (SET) |
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER re: IDEAL Program. No later than May 27, 2025, the parties shall file the standard Case Management Report (CMR) indicating whether, and the extent to which, they seek to follow the IDEAL program's policies given the particular circumstances of their case. If the parties wish to diverge from the IDEAL program's policies in full or in part, they should propose alternative deadlines in the CMR that they would like the Court to consider. The parties' proposed deadlines can track those of a standard civil action and need not bear any relationship to those set forth in the IDEAL program. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/20/2025. (MEL)
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Filing 25
ORDER approving the parties' Stipulated Consent to IDEAL Program and to Magistrate Judge Authority. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. Signed by Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 5/19/2025. (CAB)
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| Filing 24 PROPOSED CONSENT to U.S. Magistrate Judge Authority and IDEAL Program by Michel Law, LLC. (Kramer, Heather) |
| Filing 23 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #10 Amended Complaint by Michel Law, LLC.(Kramer, Heather) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alexander J. Taylor on behalf of Ruby E. Pineda. Lead Counsel: Alexander J. Taylor. (Taylor, Alexander) |
| Filing 21 PROPOSED CONSENT to U.S. Magistrate Judge Authority and IDEAL Program by Michel Law, LLC. (Kramer, Heather) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Heather L. Kramer on behalf of Michel Law, LLC. Lead Counsel: Heather L. Kramer. (Kramer, Heather) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Heather L. Kramer 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). (GL) |
| Filing 18 PROPOSED CONSENT to U.S. Magistrate Judge Authority and IDEAL Program by Ruby E. Pineda. (Taylor, Alexander) |
| Filing 17 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 5/6/2025. (Digital) (AMS) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE re: #7 Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for Consideration of the Inexpensive Determination, Efficient, and Abbreviated Litigation (IDEAL) Program (IDEAL Referral Order). For the reasons set forth in the IDEAL Referral Order, a case management conference is set for May 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite via Zoom videoconference. The parties should review the IDEAL Referral Order in advance of the hearing and be prepared to discuss any procedures that they believe could streamline discovery, motions practice, and trial. All pertinent parties will receive a Zoom videoconference invitation by separate email. Each person who participates in the proceeding must attend using his or her own device so that he or she appears on a separate screen during the videoconference. (MEL) |
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER granting #14 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Accordingly, no later than May 16, 2025, Defendant shall respond to Plaintiff's amended complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/23/2025. (MEL)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Michel Law, LLC. (Kramer, Heather) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Michel Law, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Michel Law, LLC dba Level One Law for Michel Law, LLC.. (Kramer, Heather) |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #11 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Heather L. Kramer. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, she shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/21/2025. (MEL)
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| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA072120 for $150) by attorney Heather L. Kramer. Related document: #11 MOTION for Heather L. Kramer to appear pro hac vice. (ARC) |
| Filing 11 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Heather L. Kramer to appear pro hac vice by Michel Law, LLC. (e-portal) (JKB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Michel Law, LLC with Jury Demand. filed by Ruby E. Pineda.(Taylor, Alexander) |
| Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 3/24/2025 by Ruby E. Pineda as to Michel Law, LLC. (Taylor, Alexander) |
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Filing 8
ORDERED: The Complaint #1 is DISMISSED without prejudice as a shotgun pleading. Plaintiff is granted leave to file an Amended Complaint within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS from the date of this order, which must correct the deficiencies discussed herein. Failure to file an Amended Complaint within the time provided will result in the dismissal of this action, without prejudice, without further notice. Signed by Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 3/21/2025. (MMS)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (AMS) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alexander J. Taylor on behalf of Ruby E. Pineda. Lead Counsel: Alexander J. Taylor. (Taylor, Alexander) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alexander J. Taylor on behalf of Ruby E. Pineda. Lead Counsel: Alexander J. Taylor. (Taylor, Alexander) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alexander J. Taylor 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). (ABM) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Michel Law, LLC. (ABM) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:25-cv-587-CEH-CPT. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Michel Law, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23118718) filed by Ruby E. Pineda. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Taylor, Alexander) |
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