Acrisure, LLC v. Captive Ins Consulting, LLC et al
| Acrisure, LLC |
| Captive Ins Consulting, LLC, Laura Hislop and John Hislop |
| John Hislop, Laura Hislop and Captive Ins Consulting, LLC |
| Acrisure, LLC |
| 8:2025cv03479 |
| December 19, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| John L Badalamenti |
| Anthony E Porcelli |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act) |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 51 RESPONSE in Opposition re #50 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) Modified on 5/27/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 50 MOTION to Dismiss #46 Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Pollack, Woodrow) Modified on 5/5/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
Filing 49
ENDORSED ORDER granting #48 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants' response to the Amended Complaint is due by May 4, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/1/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 48 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #46 Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Pollack, Woodrow) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 47 Trademark Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: #1 Copy of Amended Complaint) (ELA) |
| Filing 46 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Captive Ins Consulting, LLC, John Hislop, Laura Hislop with Jury Demand. filed by Acrisure, LLC.(Bernstein, Matthew) |
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Filing 45
TEXT ORDER. Plaintiff Acrisure, LLC's Time-Sensitive Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. #3) is DENIED as moot in light of the filing of Plaintiff Acrisure, LLC's Notice of Withdrawal of Motion for Preliminary Injunction without Prejudice (Doc. #44). Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 3/12/2026. (CAR)
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| Filing 44 NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL of motion re #3 Motion for Preliminary Injunctionfiled by Acrisure, LLC Without Prejudice by Acrisure, LLC (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 43 Defendants' ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint , and Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff John Hislop's, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by John Hislop, Laura Hislop, Captive Ins Consulting, LLC.(Paul, Brian) |
| Filing 42 REPLY to affirmative defenses by Captive Ins Consulting, LLC. (Paul, Brian) Atty Paul to re-file w/correct event code. Modified on 3/9/2026 (CTR). |
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Filing 41
ENDORSED ORDER granting #40 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants must respond to the complaint by March 6, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 3/2/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 40 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by All Defendants. (Pollack, Woodrow) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of compliance re 29 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Caroline M. Gieser by Acrisure, LLC (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Jim Matulis, Esq. as mediator by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of compliance by Acrisure, LLC (Barnett, Michael) |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #35 Motion for Protective Order. The proposed method by which the parties agree to handle the production and exchange of confidential documents and information as set out in the proposed Protective Order (Doc. 35-1) is APPROVED. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 2/12/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 35 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Governing the Filing of Confidential Information by Acrisure, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Hayes, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
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Filing 34
ENDORSED ORDER granting #33 Motion to Modify Expedited Discovery and Briefing Schedule on Plaintiff's Preliminary Injunction Motion. The parties' requested modified schedule is adopted. Plaintiff's Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due by April 10, 2026. Defendant's Response is due by April 24, 2026. Plaintiff's Reply is due by May 1, 2026. A hearing on the Motion, if necessary, will be scheduled by separate notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 2/11/2026. (CPK) Modified on 2/12/2026 (CPK).
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| Filing 33 Joint MOTION to Modify #26 Order on Motion to Expedite Discovery and Briefing Scheule on Plaintiff's Preliminary Injunction Motion by All Defendants. (Paul, Brian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. Modified text on 2/11/2026 (ABM). |
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Filing 32
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/20/2026, Joinder of Parties due by 3/20/2026, Discovery due by 12/4/2026, Dispositive motions due by 1/8/2027, Pretrial statement due by 6/21/2027, All other motions due by 6/9/2027, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 9/4/2026, Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 10/9/2026, Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/25/2027 at 01:30 PM in Zoom Video Conference before Judge John L. Badalamenti, Jury Trial set for term commencing 7/6/2027 in Tampa Courtroom 9 B before Judge John L. Badalamenti, Conduct mediation hearing by 1/15/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 2/3/2026. (BGS)
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| Filing 31 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Hayes, Ashley) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Michael Barnett may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Acrisure, LLC. 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 1/30/2026. (CPK)
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER granting #27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Caroline M. Gieser may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Acrisure, LLC. 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 1/30/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Michael Barnett to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24401351 for $150 by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for Caroline M. Gieser to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24401267 for $150 by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #25 Motion to Expedite. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 1/6/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 25 Joint MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Briefing Schedule by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 24 WAIVER of service returned executed on 01/06/2026 by Acrisure, LLC as to John Hislop. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 23 WAIVER of service returned executed on 01/06/2026 by Acrisure, LLC as to Laura Hislop. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 22 WAIVER of service returned executed on 01/06/2026 by Acrisure, LLC as to Captive Ins Consulting, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Captive Ins Consulting, LLC, John Hislop, Laura Hislop. (Pollack, Woodrow) |
| Filing 20 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (WLB) |
| Filing 19 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 18 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 17 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Joshua Paul on behalf of Captive Ins Consulting, LLC, John Hislop, Laura Hislop. (Paul, Brian) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Woodrow Heath Pollack on behalf of Captive Ins Consulting, LLC, John Hislop, Laura Hislop. (Pollack, Woodrow) |
| Filing 14 Trademark Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (LSS) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Acrisure, LLC. Related case(s): No (Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 12 SEALED DOCUMENT Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 1, 2021 re #1 Complaint, #3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 6 Sealed Order on Motion to Seal by Acrisure, LLC (Hayes, Ashley). |
| Filing 11 SEALED DOCUMENT Declaration of Andy Schutt (unredacted) re #3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 6 Sealed Order on Motion to Seal by Acrisure, LLC (Hayes, Ashley). |
| Filing 10 SEALED DOCUMENT Complaint (unredacted) re 6 Sealed Order on Motion to Seal by Acrisure, LLC (Hayes, Ashley). |
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Filing 9
CIVIL Action Order. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/22/2025. (BGS)
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| Filing 8 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). (BGS) |
| Filing 7 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). (BGS) |
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Filing 6
TEXT ORDER. Plaintiff Acrisure, LLC's Motion to File under Seal (Doc. #4) is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file the proposed documents under seal within seven (7) days of this Order. The Clerk shall accept those forthcoming documents as filed under seal. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/22/2025. (BPC)
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| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:25-cv-3479-JLB-AEP. (LAW) |
| Filing 4 MOTION to file DOCUMENT and Incorporated Memorandum of Law under seal by Acrisure, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 (Declaration of Andrew Schutt), #2 Proposed Sealed Item Complaint (unredacted), #3 Proposed Sealed Item Declaration of Andy Schutt in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (unredacted), #4 Proposed Sealed Item Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 1, 2021)(Hayes, Ashley). |
| Filing 3 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Acrisure, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Main Document Declaration of Cierra Lewis, #2 Main Document Declaration of Andy Schutt, #3 Exhibit Ex. A to Declaration of Andy Schutt, #4 Exhibit Ex. B to Declaration of Andy Schutt)(Hayes, Ashley) |
| Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Acrisure, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acrisure Intermediate, Inc. for Acrisure, LLC. (Hayes, Ashley) Modified on 12/22/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Damages and Injunctive Relief against Captive Ins Consulting, LLC, John Hislop, Laura Hislop with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24256577) filed by Acrisure, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)(Hayes, Ashley) |
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