Damon v. Louis et al
Plaintiff: David Drake Damon
Defendant: Stephen Lamar Louis, Cargo Best, Inc., Twin Carrier, LLC and EGO Express, Inc.
Case Number: 8:2026cv01211
Filed: April 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: James S Moody
Referring Judge: Thomas G Wilson
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Auto Negligence
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 18, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE by David Drake Damon Notice of Filing Initial Disclosures (Karbowski, Kristin)
June 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ENDORSED ORDER denying #11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim for the reasons stated in the Response in Opposition. Specifically, the motion relies on disputed factual assertions outside the pleadings. Defendant shall file its Answer to the Complaint within fourteen (14) days of this Order. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr on 6/10/2026. (JG)
June 8, 2026 Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Cause of Action filed by David Drake Damon. (Karbowski, Kristin)
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 7/1/2027; Dispositive motions due by 8/6/2027; Final Pretrial Conference set for THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2028, AT 10:15 A.M. in Tampa Courtroom 17 before Judge James S. Moody Jr. JURY TRIAL is set on the FEBRUARY 2028 trial term in Tampa Courtroom 17 before Judge James S. Moody Jr. Conduct mediation hearing by 7/16/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 6/4/2026. (SMB)
June 3, 2026 Filing 17 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis. (Liebowitz, Daniel)
June 3, 2026 Filing 16 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Karbowski, Kristin)
June 3, 2026 Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by David Drake Damon. (Karbowski, Kristin)
June 1, 2026 Filing 14 RESPONSE in Opposition re #10 Amended MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by David Drake Damon. (Karbowski, Kristin)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #9 Motion for Protective Order; denying as moot #10 Motion to Stay Discovery; denying as moot #12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure apply to this removed action so the motions are moot because a party may not seek discovery from any source before the parties have conferred as required by Rule 26(f). Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr on 5/19/2026. (JG)
May 18, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests by Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis. (Liebowitz, Daniel)
May 18, 2026 Filing 11 Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Cause of Action by EGO Express, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Liebowitz, Daniel) Modified duplicate text on 5/19/2026 (CTR).
May 18, 2026 Filing 10 Amended MOTION to Stay Discovery by EGO Express, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Liebowitz, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. Modified duplicate text on 5/19/2026 (CTR).
May 15, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION for Protective Order regarding Plaintiff's First Request For Production by Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Liebowitz, Daniel)
May 1, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin Elyse Karbowski on behalf of David Drake Damon (Karbowski, Kristin)
April 28, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Audra Moffett on behalf of Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis, Twin Carrier, LLC (Moffett, Laura)
April 28, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Laura A. Moffett, Lori A. Pieper of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AA)
April 28, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Lori Ann Pieper on behalf of Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis, Twin Carrier, LLC (Pieper, Lori)
April 27, 2026 Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge James S. Moody, Jr and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:26-cv-01211-JSM-TGW. (LAW)
April 24, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Appearance by Daniel S. Liebowitz on behalf of Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis, Twin Carrier, LLC (Liebowitz, Daniel)
April 24, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Cargo Best, Inc., EGO Express, Inc., Stephen Lamar Louis, Twin Carrier, LLC. Related case(s): No (Liebowitz, Daniel)
April 24, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Pasco County, case number 2026-CV-000705 filed in State Court on February 26, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24848123 filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court ANSWER, #3 State Court ANSWER, #4 State Court Docket Sheet, #5 State Court Other Documents, #6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Liebowitz, Daniel)

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Plaintiff: David Drake Damon
Represented By: Kristin Elyse Karbowski
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Defendant: Stephen Lamar Louis
Represented By: Daniel S. Liebowitz
Represented By: Lori Ann Pieper
Represented By: Laura Audra Moffett
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Defendant: Cargo Best, Inc.
Represented By: Daniel S. Liebowitz
Represented By: Lori Ann Pieper
Represented By: Laura Audra Moffett
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Defendant: Twin Carrier, LLC
Represented By: Daniel S. Liebowitz
Represented By: Lori Ann Pieper
Represented By: Laura Audra Moffett
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Defendant: EGO Express, Inc.
Represented By: Daniel S. Liebowitz
Represented By: Lori Ann Pieper
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