Sharma v. American Honda Finance Corp. et al
| Kumarie Sharma |
| American Honda Finance Corp. d/b/a Honda Financial Services, Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. d/b/a American Recovery Service and 9 Second Recovery, LLC |
| 8:2026cv00396 |
| February 11, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Natalie Hirt Adams |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Consumer Credit |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act |
| Both |
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| Filing 72 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). (JVC) |
Filing 71
ENDORSED ORDER: On the basis of the Final Mediation Report (Doc. #70), this cause is hereby dismissed, without prejudice and subject to the right of the parties, within 60 days of the date hereof, to submit a stipulated form of final order or judgment, or request an extension of time, should they so choose or for any party to move to reopen the action, upon good cause being shown. After that 60-day period, however, without further order, this dismissal shall be deemed with prejudice. Furthermore, the Court advises the parties that "good cause" exists to reopen an action when a settlement agreement has yet to be finalized because of various delays. But incomplete performance of an executed settlement agreement, such as the failure to disburse settlement funds, does not constitute good cause to reopen an action. This Court does not retain jurisdiction to ensure performance of a settlement agreement or consent judgment because such failure to perform should be addressed in a separate breach of contract action. The Clerk is directed to terminate any previously scheduled deadlines and hearings and thereafter close this case. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/20/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 70 MEDIATION report Hearing held on 07/15/2026. Hearing outcome: SETTLED. (Holder, Gregory) Modified on 7/20/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 69 MEDIATION report Hearing held on 7-15-2026. Hearing outcome: Recessed. (Holder, Gregory). |
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Filing 68
ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to the joint amended notice of mediation (Doc. #67), the in-person mediation with Judge Gregory Holder is now scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM. All rules and requirements outlined in the previous order appointing mediator (Doc. #34) still apply. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/6/2026. (DMD)
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| Filing 67 Joint Amended NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on July 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Gregory P. Holder. (Kanee, Joseph) Modified on 7/6/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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Filing 66
ENDORSED ORDER: Lead Counsel shall file an amended notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of the in-person mediation by July 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/1/2026. (MEG)
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Filing 65
ENDORSED ORDER ruling on Defendants' Unopposed Emergency Joint Motion to Continue Mediation. (Doc. #64). The Court grants the Motion to the extent of extending the mediation deadline until July 15, 2026, and allowing Defendants to reschedule the in-person mediation. To the extent Defendants request permission to allow remote appearances at the mediation conference, the Motion is denied. As stated in the Scheduling Order (Doc. #13 at 8), the Court does not permit parties to mediate via telephone or video conference. The Court firmly believes that in-person mediations are more productive than video mediations. Accordingly, all individuals whose presence is required at the mediation must appear in person. All rules and requirements announced in the prior order appointing mediator (Doc. #34) still apply. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/1/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 64 Emergency MOTION to Continue Mediation (Unopposed) by 9 Second Recovery by American Honda Finance Corp., Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
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Filing 63
ENDORSED ORDER denying Defendants American Honda Finance Corp. and Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.'s Motion for Leave to Permit Corporate Representative to Appear Remotely at Mediation. (Doc. #62). The Court understands that the individuals who are required to attend the mediation have family obligations. However, the parties agreed to conduct the in-person mediation on July 2, 2026. Accordingly, the Court will not permit the movants' corporate representative to appear remotely at the mediation conference. The Motion is denied. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/25/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 62 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to Permit Corporate Representative to Appear Remotely at Mediation by American Honda Finance Corp., Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
| Filing 61 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on July 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Gregory P. Holder. (Kanee, Joseph) |
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Filing 60
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant 9 Second Recovery LLC's unopposed motion for leave to reschedule the mediation and to extend the mediation deadline. (Doc. #59). The Court grants the parties leave to reschedule the mediation and extends the deadline for the parties to mediate before Gregory P. Holder until July 2, 2026. Lead Counsel shall file an amended notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of the in-person mediation by June 26, 2026. All rules and requirements announced in the prior order appointing mediator (Doc. #34) still apply. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/24/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 59 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically extend Mediation by 2 days by 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Bass, Kyle) |
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Filing 58
ENDORSED ORDER denying Defendants American Honda Finance Corp. and Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.'s Motion for Leave to Permit Corporate Representative to Appear Remotely at Mediation. (Doc. #57). The movants request permission for their designated corporate representative to appear remotely at the mediation because, "due to unavoidable family obligations, he is unable to travel from California to Florida for the July 2, 2026 mediation." (Id. at 3). However, according to the parties' Joint Notice of Mediation, the mediation is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (Doc. #33). As the Court explained in its Order Appointing Mediator, "the parties may not unilaterally reschedule the mediation conference -- a motion must be filed, and leave of Court obtained, if they seek to reschedule the mediation." (Doc. #34 at 2). No such motion has been filed. Accordingly, the Court presumes the mediation will occur as scheduled. As the movants do not claim that the representative is unable to attend the June 30, 2026, mediation in person, the Motion is denied. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/23/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 57 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to Permit Corporate Representative to Appear Remotely at Mediation by American Honda Finance Corp., Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
| Filing 56 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: #49 Order by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
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Filing 55
ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc., was required to file its answers to the Court's initial and supplemental interrogatories on the docket by June 5, 2026. (Doc. # 53). That date has passed but no answers to the Court's supplemental interrogatories have been filed. Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc., has only filed answers to the Court's initial interrogatories. (Doc. #54). Accordingly, Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc., is directed to file its answers to the Court's supplemental interrogatories (Doc. #49 at 2) by June 11, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/8/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 54 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 53 Order #13 Order by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
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Filing 53
ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc., was required to file its answers to the Court's initial and supplemental interrogatories on the docket by June 1, 2026. (Doc. #13 at 4; Doc. #49). That date has passed but no answers to interrogatories have been filed. Accordingly, Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc., is directed to file its answers to the Court's initial and supplemental interrogatories by June 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/2/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 52 ANSWER to court interrogatories by American Honda Finance Corp.. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
| Filing 51 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: #49 Order by 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Bass, Kyle) |
| Filing 50 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: #49 Order by Kumarie Sharma. (Kanee, Joseph) |
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Filing 49
ENDORSED ORDER: In its Scheduling Order, the Court directed Defendants to file answers to the Court's interrogatories by June 1, 2026. (Doc. #13 at 4). In light of Plaintiff's responses to the Court's interrogatories, the Court submits supplemental interrogatories to Defendants. On or before June 1, 2026, Defendants are directed to file answers to the Court's initial and supplemental interrogatories. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/19/2026. (MEG)
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Filing 48
ENDORSED ORDER: In light of Plaintiff's responses to the Court's interrogatories, the Court submits supplemental interrogatories to Plaintiff to facilitate the discussion of these issues at mediation. On or before May 26, 2026, Plaintiff is directed to file answers to the Court's supplemental interrogatories. The Court will provide supplemental interrogatories to Defendants within the next few days. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/15/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 47 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: #13 Order by Kumarie Sharma. (Kanee, Joseph) |
| Filing 46 CERTIFICATE of compliance re 43 Order, #13 Order by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Bartolone, Aldo) Modified text on 5/11/2026 (AW). |
| Filing 45 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #13 Order by 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Bass, Kyle) |
| Filing 44 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #13 Order by Kumarie Sharma. (Kanee, Joseph) |
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Filing 43
ENDORSED ORDER: On February 27, 2026, the Court entered its Scheduling Order, which directed the parties to serve upon each other by April 27, 2026, all documents in their possession, custody, or control that relate to the telephone calls letters, or other debt collection activities in question. (Doc. #13 at 1-4). The Scheduling Order also directed each party to file a Certificate of Compliance with the Court upon furnishing the information. (Id. at 3-4). A review of the docket reveals that only Defendant American Honda Finance Corp. has filed a Certificate of Compliance. (Doc. #39). Accordingly, Plaintiff and Defendants Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. and 9 Second Recovery, LLC are directed to file their Certificates of Compliance by May 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/6/2026. (MEG)
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Filing 42
ENDORSED ORDER granting #41 Motion to Substitute Attorney. The Court construes the motion as a motion to withdraw as to Attorney Adam J. Wick. The Clerk is directed to terminate Adam J. Wick from the docket and from the service list. The Clerk is further directed to designate Attorney Aldo J. Bartolone, Jr., who is already the attorney of record for Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc., as the attorney of record for Defendant American Honda Finance Corp. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 4/30/2026. (NBM)
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| Filing 41 Joint MOTION to Substitute Attorney for American Honda Finance Corp. by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Bartolone, Aldo) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. Modified text on 4/30/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 40 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #29 Amended Complaint by 9 Second Recovery, LLC.(Bass, Kyle) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of compliance re #13 Order by American Honda Finance Corp. (Wick, Adam) |
| Filing 38 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #29 Amended Complaint by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.(Bartolone, Aldo) Modified text on 4/9/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 37 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #29 Amended Complaint by American Honda Finance Corp.(Wick, Adam) Modified text on 4/9/2026 (CTR). |
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Filing 36
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant 9 Second Recovery LLC's unopposed motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint. (Doc. #35). The response is now due April 29, 2026. No further extensions of time will be granted. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 4/7/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 35 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #29 Amended Complaint by 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Bass, Kyle) |
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Filing 34
ORDER appointing Gregory Holder as mediator in this action. The mediation conference is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. The Court directs that all counsel, parties, corporate representatives, and any other required claims professionals shall be present at the mediation conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement. The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/31/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 33 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on June 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Gregory P. Holder. (Kanee, Joseph) |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER ruling on the parties' Joint Motion to Extend the Deadline to Mediate (Doc. #31). The Motion is granted to the extent of extending the deadline to mediate until June 30, 2026. The Motion is otherwise denied. The parties are directed to file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation by April 2, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/30/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 31 Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Extend the mediation deadline by sixty (60) days by Kumarie Sharma. (Kanee, Joseph) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER ruling on Defendant 9 Second Recovery, LLC's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #20). Defendant 9 Second Recovery, LLC moved to dismiss the Complaint as an impermissible shotgun pleading. As Plaintiff has now filed an Amended Complaint (Doc. #29), the Court denies Defendant 9 Second Recovery, LLC's Motion to Dismiss as moot. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/25/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 29 AMENDED COMPLAINT against 9 Second Recovery, LLC, American Honda Finance Corp., Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. with Jury Demand. filed by Kumarie Sharma.(Kanee, Joseph) |
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.'s unopposed motion for leave to file a late answer (Doc. #26). The Court accepts Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.'s answer filed on March 19, 2026 (Doc. #23). Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/24/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 27 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 21 Order filed by Kumarie Sharma. (Kanee, Joseph) |
| Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Bartolone, Aldo) Modified on 3/24/2026 to edit docket text (MSN). |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(1)(A)(i), Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.'s answer to the Complaint was due no later than March 11, 2026. On March 19, 2026, Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. filed a late answer. (Doc. #23). This is improper as Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. has not filed a motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b)(1)(B) to extend the time to respond to the complaint. The late answer filed by Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. is due to be stricken in the absence of such a motion. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/20/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Bartolone, Aldo) Modified text on 3/23/2026 (EGP). |
| Filing 23 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc..(Bartolone, Aldo) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Aldo G. Bartolone, Jr on behalf of Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Bartolone, Aldo) |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(1)(A)(i), Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc.'s answer to the Complaint was due no later than March 11, 2026. Yet, no answer has been filed. And Plaintiff has not promptly applied to the Clerk for entry of Clerk's default against Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to show cause by March 23, 2026, why this case should not be dismissed as to Defendant Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/16/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Bass, Kyle) |
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant American Honda Finance Corp.'s unopposed motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint. (Doc. #18). The response is now due April 8, 2026. No further extensions of time will be granted. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 3/9/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by American Honda Finance Corp.. (Wick, Adam) |
| Filing 17 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by American Honda Finance Corp. identifying Corporate Parent American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Corporate Parent Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for American Honda Finance Corp... (Wick, Adam) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by American Honda Finance Corp.. Related case(s): No (Wick, Adam) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Adam James Wick on behalf of American Honda Finance Corp.. Lead Counsel: Adam J. Wick. (Wick, Adam) |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Bass, Kyle) |
| Set / Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines/Hearings: Conduct mediation hearing by 6/9/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. (MSN) |
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Filing 13
SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties are directed to adhere to the Court's Scheduling Order. This action is hereby referred to Gregory P. Holder, Esq., for mediation. The parties must mediate no later than June 9, 2026. Lead Counsel shall file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation by March 25, 2026. Neither party may reschedule or cancel the mediation conference once it is set; leave of Court must be obtained before the mediation conference may be rescheduled or cancelled. The parties shall not mediate until the information exchange outlined in the Scheduling Order is completed. Absent compelling circumstances and leave of Court, lead counsel must appear at the mediation conference. Lead Counsel shall file a notice informing the Court as to the results of mediation within 24 hours of the mediation conference. In the event mediation results in an impasse, the parties must file their jointly prepared fast-track case management report within 24 hours of the mediation conference. Upon review of the jointly-prepared case management report, the Court will determine whether a case management hearing is necessary. If a case management hearing is necessitated, the Court will set the hearing by separate notice. Furthermore, if mediation results in an impasse, the Court intends to schedule this action for trial within 90-120 days from the mediation conference. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/27/2026. (CAB)
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| Filing 12 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). (CAB) |
| 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). (CAB) |
| Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on 02/18/2026 by Kumarie Sharma as to Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (Kanee, Joseph) Modified on 2/24/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kyle David Bass on behalf of 9 Second Recovery, LLC. Lead Counsel: Kyle D. Bass. (Bass, Kyle) |
| Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on 02/16/2026 by Kumarie Sharma as to American Honda Finance Corp. (Kanee, Joseph) Modified text on 2/19/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on 02/17/2026 by Kumarie Sharma as to 9 Second Recovery, LLC. (Kanee, Joseph) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to 9 Second Recovery, LLC, American Honda Finance Corp., Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. (MSN) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:26-cv-00396-VMC-NHA. (LAW) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Kumarie Sharma. (Kanee, Joseph) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Kumarie Sharma. Related case(s): No (Kanee, Joseph) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Joseph Kanee on behalf of Kumarie Sharma. Lead Counsel: Joseph Kanee. (Kanee, Joseph) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against 9 Second Recovery, LLC, American Honda Finance Corp., Patrick K. Willis Co., Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24457810) filed by Kumarie Sharma. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons American Honda Finance, #3 Proposed Summons Patrick K. Willis Co. Inc., #4 Proposed Summons 9 Second Recovery, LLC)(Kanee, Joseph) |
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