Battle v. Equifax Information Services LLC
Plaintiff: Jalen Battle
Defendant: Equifax Information Services, LLC
Case Number: 8:2026cv01250
Filed: April 29, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sean P Flynn
Referring Judge: Mary S Scriven
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Notice of Removal - Fair Credit Reporti
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 8, 2026 Filing 18 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)
June 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL. It is ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 3.09(b) of the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and upon review of the Notice of Settlement #16, this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Parties may, within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of this Order, submit a final stipulation of dismissal, or any party may seek to reopen the case, upon good cause shown. After the sixty (60)-day period, the dismissal shall be with prejudice. Any pending motions are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as moot. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/5/2026. (ZAA)
June 3, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE of settlement by Jalen Battle (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER. The undersigned held an IDEAL case management conference with the parties on May 5, 2026. By June 4, 2026, the parties are directed to file either the Stipulated Consent to the IDEAL Program and Magistrate Judge Authority or submit the standard Case Management Report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 5/28/2026. (ACS)
May 5, 2026 Filing 14 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 5/5/2026. (DIGITAL) (KMN)
May 4, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Jalen Battle. Related case(s): No (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 4, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jalen Battle. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 4, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Fethullah Gulen on behalf of Jalen Battle. Lead Counsel: Fethullah Gulen. (Gulen, Fethullah)
May 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING Defendant Equifax Information Services LLC's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. #7 Defendant may file an answer or other response to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before June 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 5/4/2026. (ZAA)
May 4, 2026 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Equifax Information Services LLC identifying Corporate Parent Equifax Inc for Equifax Information Services LLC.(Joffe, Jason) Modified on 5/5/2026 to edit docket text. (AR)
May 4, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Equifax Information Services LLC. Related case(s): No (Joffe, Jason)
May 4, 2026 Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by Equifax Information Services LLC. (Joffe, Jason)
May 4, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jason Daniel Joffe on behalf of Equifax Information Services LLC. Lead Counsel: Jason D. Joffe. (Joffe, Jason)
May 1, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Fethullah Gulen, Jason Daniel Joffe 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). (ABM)
April 30, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of hearing: re: #3 Notice of Referral to IDEAL Program. IDEAL Case Management Conference set for 5/5/2026 at 11:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. (WFM)
April 30, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (KMN)
April 29, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:26-cv-1250-MSS-SPF. (RLD)
April 29, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from County Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Polk County, FL, case number 2026SC-006534-A000-LD filed in State Court on April 3, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24865762 filed by Equifax Information Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 Exhibit B - State Court Docs, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Joffe, Jason) (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/1/2026 to correct pages orientation) (ABM). Modified text on 5/1/2026 (ABM).

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Plaintiff: Jalen Battle
Represented By: Fethullah Gulen
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