Fulks v. Axil Brands, Inc.
Plaintiff: Darryl Fulks
Defendant: Axil Brands, Inc.
Case Number: 8:2026cv00903
Filed: March 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Steven D Merryday
Referring Judge: Christopher P Tuite
Nature of Suit: Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Cause of Action: 47 U.S.C. ยง 227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 14, 2026 Filing 14 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). (ELA)
April 13, 2026 Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER: In accord with the plaintiff's notice (Doc. #12), the action is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The defendant's motions to dismiss (Docs. #5 and #7) are DENIED AS MOOT. The clerk must close the case. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/13/2026. (DM)
April 9, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Darryl Fulks (Hansen, Mitchell)
April 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice Defendant's #9 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Laura Bertrand. The motion does not indicate that attorney Bertrand is a member in good standing of a bar of a United States district court. See M.D. Fla. R. 2.01(c). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/9/2026. (TC)
April 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #8 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Sarah Adams. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, she 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 4/9/2026. (TC)
April 8, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION for Laura T. Bertrand to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24745272 for $150 by Axil Brands, Inc. (Ruggieri, Amanda) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. Modified text on 4/9/2026 (AW).
April 8, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for Sarah K. Adams to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24745066 for $150 by Axil Brands, Inc. (Ruggieri, Amanda) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. Modified text on 4/9/2026 (AW).
April 7, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Darryl Fulks' Class Action Complaint by Axil Brands, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Brief in Support of Defendant Axil Brands, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint, #2 Exhibit A)(Ruggieri, Amanda) Modified on 4/7/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB).
April 6, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Amanda Ruggieri on behalf of Axil Brands, Inc. Lead Counsel: Amanda Ruggieri. (Ruggieri, Amanda) Modified on 4/7/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB).
April 6, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Darryl Fulks' Class Action Complaint by Axil Brands, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Brief in Support of Defendant Axil Brands, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint)(Ruggieri, Amanda) Modified on 4/7/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB).
April 1, 2026 Filing 4 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)
April 1, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Laura Bertrand and Sarah K. Adams of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA)
March 31, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:26-cv-00903-SDM-CPT. (LAW)
March 30, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, case number 26-CA-001305 filed in State Court on 02/04/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number CFLMDC-24691548 filed by Axil Brands, Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents In Globo- State Court Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ruggieri, Amanda) Modified on 3/31/2026 as to docket text (LJC).

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Plaintiff: Darryl Fulks
Represented By: Zane Charles Hedaya
Represented By: Rena Lerner
Represented By: Mitchell David Hansen
Represented By: Gerald D Lane, Jr
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Defendant: Axil Brands, Inc.
Represented By: Sarah K. Adams
Represented By: Laura Bertrand
Represented By: Amanda Ruggieri
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