Howarth v. Audioholics, L.L.C. et al
| Morgan Howarth |
| Audioholics, L.L.C. and Gene DellaSala |
| Jim Matulis |
| 8:2026cv00293 |
| January 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Lindsay S Griffin |
| Kathryn Kimball Mizelle |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement |
| Both |
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Filing 28
MEDIATION ORDER: This case is set for mediation on December 15, 2026. Within seven days following the mediation conference, Lead Counsel shall file a Mediation Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/4/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 27 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 12/15/2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Jim Matulis. (Lara, Sanje) |
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER: The #25 Order requires Lead Counsel to file a mediation notice no later than June 22, 2026. The parties failed to do so. No later than July 2, 2026, Lead Counsel must file a notice of mediation. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 6/25/2026. (MLR)
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Filing 25
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by December 11, 2026. Dispositive motions due by January 19, 2027. Pretrial Conference scheduled for June 10, 2027, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Jury Trial scheduled for the JULY 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Conduct mediation by January 11, 2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/15/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 24 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Rothman, Joel) |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER reminding the parties that the #6 Civil Case Standing Order requires them to confer and file a Case Management Report no later than forty days after any defendant appears. The defendants #17 appeared on March 10, 2026. Accordingly, the case management report must be filed no later than April 20, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/2/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 22 Defendants' ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala.(Helms, David) |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER: The Court GRANTS the #17 Motion for an Extension of Time. The defendants shall respond to the complaint no later than March 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/11/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala. (Helms, David) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David B. Helms on behalf of Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala. Lead Counsel: David B. Helms. (Helms, David) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE TO COUNSEL David B. Helms 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 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala. (Helms, David) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA73884 for $150) by attorney David B. Helms, appearing on behalf of Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala. Related document: #15 MOTION for David B. Helms to appear pro hac vice. (LNR) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting the unopposed motion, Doc. #15, to appear pro hac vice. Attorney David B. Helms must pay the special admission fee under Local Rule 2.01(c) and submit a "Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration" through PACER. As explained in the Court's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing, failure to register for CM/ECF may result in the lawyer's termination from the docket, the lawyer's not receiving a copy of papers filed in the case, or the dismissal of the action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 3/5/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 15 MOTION for David B. Helms to appear pro hac vice by Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala. (eportal) (MCB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER: Although Plaintiff #11 #13 served Defendants Gene DellaSala and Audioholics, L.L.C. on February 7, 2026, Defendants appear to have failed to timely answer Plaintiff's complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A). Accordingly, Plaintiff must move for a default as to the Defendants no later than March 30, 2026. See Local Rule 1.10(b). Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/3/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on 2/7/2026 by Morgan Howarth as to Gene DellaSala. (Lara, Sanje) |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Morgan Howarth. (Lara, Sanje) |
| Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on 2/7/2026 by Morgan Howarth as to Audioholics, L.L.C.. (Lara, Sanje) |
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff's #9 Corporate Disclosure Statement fails to meet the standards this Court requires to effectively screen cases for potential conflicts. The Court requires parties to disclose "ownership however small of a party's shares or stock," not simply those whose ownership constitutes 10% or more. See (Doc. #6) at #6. Plaintiff must file a new statement using the form attached to the #6 Civil Case Order (also available on the undersigned's website) by February 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/17/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Morgan Howarth. (Lara, Sanje) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Morgan Howarth. Related case(s): No (Lara, Sanje) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Sanje Victoria Lara on behalf of Morgan Howarth. Lead Counsel: Sanje V. Lara. (Lara, Sanje) |
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Filing 6
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after any defendant appears. Each nongovernmental party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days after appearing. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/9/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 5 NOTICE of change of address by Sanje Victoria Lara (Lara, Sanje) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (ARL) |
| Filing 3 Copyright Report electronically sent to the U.S. Copyright Office. (ARL) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:26-cv-00293-KKM-LSG. (LAW) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Audioholics, L.L.C., Gene DellaSala with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number CFLMDC-24401178) filed by Morgan Howarth. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1-Certifiate of Registration, #3 Exhibit 2- Infringement, #4 Report on the Filing of an Action Regarding a Copyright, #5 Proposed Summons as to Audioholics, L.L.C., #6 Proposed Summons as to Gene DellaSala)(Lara, Sanje) Modified on 2/3/2026 as to docket text (ARL). |
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