SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC v. Bennett et al
| SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC |
| Roderick Neal Bennett and SOS Care Solutions, LLC |
| SOS Care Solutions, LLC and Roderick Neal Bennett |
| SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC |
| 8:2025cv03559 |
| December 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Natalie Hirt Adams |
| William F Jung |
| Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (b) Civil Action to Protect Trade Secrets |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 29 Case Reassigned to Judge William F. Jung. New case number: 8:25-cv-3559-WFJ-NHA. Judge Thomas P. Barber no longer assigned to the case. (MCB) |
| Filing 28 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Thomas P. Barber: INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 6/24/2026. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (SRC) (Main Document 28 replaced on 6/25/2026) (SRC). Modified on 6/25/2026 to correct scrivener's error. (SRC) |
Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07, this case is transferred to the Honorable William F. Jung, with his consent, for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 6/24/2026. (RL)
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| Filing 26 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Initial Case Management Conference previously scheduled for 5/27/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: JUNE 24, 2026, at 09:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) |
| Filing 25 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #24 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiff's Memorandum In Opposition To Defendant's Motion for Judgment On The Pleadings And To Dismiss filed by SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC. (Tapp, Andrew) |
| Filing 24 First MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. (Sterling, Hillard) |
| Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant's Counterclaims Plaintiff's Motion To Dismiss Defendant's Counterclaims and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. (Sterling, Hillard) |
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Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER: The Clerk is directed to strike "Counter-Plaintiffs' Opposition to Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, and Cross-Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Against Plaintiff's Count Two" (Doc. #18). See Local Rule 3.01(b). The Court specifically notes that it is improper to combine a response in opposition to a motion with a motion requesting affirmative relief. Roderick Bennett and SOS Care Solutions, LLC are directed to file their response in opposition to the motion to dismiss counterclaims (Doc. #14) on or before April 29, 2026. If Bennett and SOS Care intend to file a motion for judgment on the pleadings, they must file the motion separately from their response in opposition on or before April 29, 2026. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 4/22/2026. (RL)
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| Filing 21 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Hillard M. Sterling on behalf of Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. Lead Counsel: Hillard M. Sterling. (Sterling, Hillard) |
| Filing 20 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) (AR) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of hearing: Initial Case Management Conference set for MAY 27, 2026, at 09:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Parties are advised that should they consent to have this entire case heard by the assigned Magistrate Judge, this hearing will be cancelled, and parties will proceed as directed by the Magistrate Judge. Parties wishing to consent to the Magistrate Judge shall file the attached form on or before the date of this hearing. Failure to appear at the mandatory conference may result in sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the case.(SRC) |
| Filing 18 STRICKEN PER 22 ORDER. RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant's Counterclaims Plaintiff's Motion To Dismiss Defendant's Counterclaims and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. (Sterling, Hillard) Modified docket text on 4/23/2026 (JOS). |
| Filing 17 ***WRONG EVENT USED - counsel notified to refile using correct event*** MOTION to Dismiss Opposition to Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, and Cross-Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Against Plaintiff's Count II by Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. (Sterling, Hillard) Modified on 4/13/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). |
| Filing 16 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Tapp, Andrew) |
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff is directed to file the joint case management report on or before April 3, 2026. See Local Rule 3.02. Failure to file the report as directed may result in the dismissal of this case without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 3/27/2026. (RL)
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| Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant's Counterclaims Plaintiff's Motion To Dismiss Defendant's Counterclaims and Memorandum of Law in Support by SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Tapp, Andrew) |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 and #12 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Melissa M. Cuddington and Hillard Sterling may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants, subject to payment of the $150.00 special admission fee and submission of the Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration (see https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers) within seven days of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 2/27/2026. (CJF)
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| Filing 12 MOTION for Hillard Sterling, Esq. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24532119 for $150 by Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. (Pope, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Melissa M. Cuddington, Esq. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24532054 for $150 by Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC. (Pope, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. |
| Filing 10 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC by SOS Care Solutions, LLC, Roderick Neal Bennett.(Pope, John) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE TO COUNSEL 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). (SRC) |
| 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). (SRC) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (ARL) |
| Filing 6 PROPOSED summons to be issued by SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC. (Tapp, Andrew) |
| 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). (LJC) |
| Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:25-cv-3559-TPB-NHA. (RPB) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Christopher Roberson on behalf of SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC (Roberson, Aaron) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Tapp, Andrew) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Roderick Neal Bennett, SOS Care Solutions, LLC (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24279465) filed by SOS Mobile Medical Care, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet , #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G)(Tapp, Andrew) Modified text on 12/31/2025 (MGB). |
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