All Team Franchise Corporation v. CTS Enterprises, Inc. et al
| All Team Franchise Corporation |
| CTS Enterprises, Inc., Tracy Santoro and Carl Santoro |
| 8:2025cv00895 |
| April 9, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 0044 Trademark Infringement |
| None |
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Filing 58
ORDER granting the Parties' #57 Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Final Order of Dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 9/26/2025. (ACL)
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| Filing 57 Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Entry of Stipulated Final Order of Dismissal by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Stipulated Final Order of Dismissal)(Sciremammano, Frank) |
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Filing 56
ENDORSED ORDER. This cause is before the Court sua sponte. If the parties wish the Court to retain jurisdiction over their settlement agreement and/or enter a consent judgment, they shall file a motion seeking that relief no later than September 22, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 9/2/2025. (ACL)
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| Judge Steven D. Merryday no longer assigned to case. New case number 8:25-cv-895-CPT. (JNB) |
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Filing 55
ORDER approving consent to jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 8/8/2025. (DJL)
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| Filing 54 PROPOSED CONSENT to trial by U.S. Magistrate Judge by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Sciremammano, Frank) |
| Filing 53 STIPULATION re 50 Order Notice of Stipulation of Final Order and of Consent to Magistrate Jurisdiction by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 52 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (FLY) |
| Filing 51 Trademark Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (FLY) |
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Filing 50
ENDORSED ORDER: The parties announce (Doc. #48) a settlement. Under Local Rule 3.09(b), this action is DISMISSED subject to the right of any party within sixty days (1) to submit a stipulated form of final order or (2) to move to vacate the dismissal for good cause. The clerk must close the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/29/2025. (DJL)
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| Filing 49 NOTICE canceling the continued mediation conference set for May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Tampa Courtroom 12B before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (ACL) |
| Filing 48 NOTICE of settlement Resolution by All Team Franchise Corporation (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 47 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: MOTION HEARING held on 5/21/2025 re #13 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Team Franchise Corporation, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 5/21/2025. (Digital) (AMS) |
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Filing 46
ORDER SCHEDULING MEDIATION CONFERENCE: A continued mediation conference is set for May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Tampa Courtroom 12B before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. All parties, corporate representatives, and any other required claims professionals shall be present at the mediation conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement. The participants shall be the same as those who appeared at the May 20, 2025, mediation session and shall be prepared to spend as much time as necessary to resolve the case, or until an impasse is declared. Failure to comply with the foregoing attendance and settlement requirements may subject a party to sanctions. Except as indicated herein, the mediation conference shall be conducted in accordance with this Order and the Local Rules pertaining to mediation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/21/2025. (ACL)
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| Filing 45 NOTICE by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro re #36 Declaration of Tracy Santoro (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email - Nov. 6, 2023 - ATFC 270, #2 Exhibit Calendar Invite - Dec. 2023 - ATFC 0647, #3 Exhibit Emails - June 2024)(Nelles, Matthew). |
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Filing 44
ORDER granting the parties' #43 Joint Motion to Allow Electronic Equipment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/16/2025. (ACL)
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| Filing 43 Joint MOTION to Allow Electronic Equipment, specifically Cell Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Cables and Charging Devices by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
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Filing 42
ENDORSED ORDER: This cause is before the Court sua sponte. On May 15, 2025, counsel for Defendants emailed the undersigned's chambers with unredacted copies of documents designated "confidential." If the parties seek to file confidential documents under seal, they must file a properly supported motion that complies with Local Rule 1.11. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/15/2025. (ACL)
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Filing 41
ENDORSED ORDER denying #39 Plaintiff's Time Sensitive Motion for Leave to File a Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court will decide at a later date if an evidentiary hearing and/or further briefing is required. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/14/2025. (ACL)
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| Filing 40 RESPONSE in opposition re #39 Motion for Leave to File Document filed by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) Modified docket text on 5/14/2025 (EVK). |
| Filing 39 Time-Sensitive MOTION for Leave to File a Reply In Support of Its Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) Modified motion and docket text on 5/14/2025 (EVK). |
| Filing 38 SUPPLEMENTAL Certification Under Local Rule 3.01(g) re: #34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) Modified on 5/13/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). |
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiff's #33 Motion for Special Admission as to attorney David C. Archer. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/12/2025. (MEL)
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| Filing 36 DECLARATION of Tracy Santoro re #35 Response in Opposition to Motion by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email - Nov. 6, 2023 - ATFC 270, #2 Exhibit Text - Nov. 14, 2023, #3 Exhibit Calendar Invite - Dec. 21, 2023, #4 Exhibit Text - Sept. 4, 2024, #5 Exhibit Text - Dec. 20, 2023, #6 Exhibit Emails - July 2024 - ATFC 0213-0215, #7 Exhibit Complaint - A Plus v. ATFC, #8 Exhibit Google Business Address, #9 Exhibit Email - Apr. 11, 2025, #10 Exhibit Cease & Desist Letter - Apr. 15, 2025, #11 Exhibit Text - Oct. 23, 2023)(Nelles, Matthew) |
| Filing 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re #13 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) |
| Filing 33 Unopposed MOTION for David C. Archer to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23342683 for $150 by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendants' #31 Time Sensitive Motion to Exceed Page Limits Re. Response in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction (#13). Defendants' motion is granted to the extent that their response shall not exceed twenty-six pages, inclusive of all parts. Defendants' motion is denied in all other respects. If Plaintiff seeks to file a reply, it must properly request leave to do so in advance. M.D. Fla. R. 3.01(c). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/8/2025. (MEL)
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| Filing 31 Time Sensitive MOTION to File Excess Pages re. Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction [DE 13] by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) **CHAMBERS NOTIFIED** Modified text on 5/8/2025 (KME). |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER: The defendants move (Doc. #27) to extend the time within which to respond to the complaint. The motion is GRANTED. No later than MAY 9, 2025, the defendants must respond. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/1/2025. (DJL)
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Filing 29
ORDER granting Parties' #23 Joint Motion for Stipulated Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/1/2025. (MEL)
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiff's #24 Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Frank J. Sciremammano. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 4/30/2025. (MEL)
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| Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) |
| Filing 26 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Nelles, Matthew) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Matthew S. Nelles on behalf of CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. Lead Counsel: Matthew S. Nelles. (Nelles, Matthew) |
| Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Frank J. Sciremammano to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23304433 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Vilmos, Nicolette) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 23 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vilmos, Nicolette) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 22 NOTICE OF HEARING re: Plaintiff's #13 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Oral argument on this motion is set for May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Tampa Courtroom 12B before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (ACL) |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #14 Plaintiff's Request for Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing Pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(h) on its Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court will set a hearing on Plaintiff's preliminary injunction motion by separate notice. The parties shall proceed at this hearing by way of oral argument and the introduction of declarations, affidavits, and/or verified discovery. The Court will determine at a later date whether an evidentiary hearing is necessary. Plaintiff shall promptly serve Defendants with a copy of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/24/2025. (ACL)
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER re: Plaintiff's #13 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction. No later than May 9, 2025, Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's preliminary injunction motion (#13). Plaintiff shall promptly serve Defendants with a copy of both this Order and the preliminary injunction motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/24/2025. (ACL)
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| Filing 19 PROOF of service by All Team Franchise Corporation (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 18 PROOF of service by All Team Franchise Corporation (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 17 PROOF of service by All Team Franchise Corporation (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER: The plaintiff moves (Doc. #13) for a preliminary injunction. The motion is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite to hold a prompt hearing and to issue a report and recommendation. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/21/2025. (DJL)
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| Filing 15 DECLARATION of Brian Hindman re #13 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-1 Renewal and Franchise Agreement, #2 Exhibit B-1 Email, #3 Exhibit C1 - Draigslist, #4 Exhibit D1 - Phone Record, #5 Exhibit E-1 notice of Default, #6 Exhibit F-1 Linkedin Profiles, #7 Exhibit G-1 Notice of Default and Termination)(Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Hearing re #13 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Request for Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing Pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(h) on Its Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette). |
| Filing 13 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vilmos, Nicolette) **CHAMBERS NOTIFIED** Modified text on 4/17/2025 (KME). |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS issued as to CTS Enterprises, Inc., Carl Santoro, Tracy Santoro. (Main Document 12 replaced on 4/14/2025). Modified on 4/14/2025 to replace document as flattened (MLB). |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c), Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), and Local Rule 3.03. -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to file promptly a Notice of a Related Action identifying and describing any related action either pending or closed 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. -Local Rule 3.03 requires each party to file a disclosure statement. Counsel must make their disclosures using the standard court form. The Disclosure Statement form can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (DAY) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicolette Corso Vilmos on behalf of All Team Franchise Corporation. Lead Counsel: Nicolette C. Vilmos. (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 8 PROPOSED summons to be issued by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 7 PROPOSED summons to be issued by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 6 PROPOSED summons to be issued by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Vilmos, Nicolette) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL 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). (ELA) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL David C. Archer and Frank Sciremammano Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA) |
| Filing 3 Trademark Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (ELA) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:25-cv-00895-SDM-CPT. (AA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23227816) filed by All Team Franchise Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Franchise Agreement, #2 Exhibit B-Notice of Default, #3 Exhibit C-Notice of Default and Termination, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vilmos, Nicolette) |
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