Bennett v. Heeter et al
| Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach and Chris Turgeon |
| Marianna F. Heeter, Capital Trustees, LLC, Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Dorothy Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, III, Walter Skipper, Gregg J. Steinbarth, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, Robert M. Smith, David Jenkins and James W. Cash |
| 8:2026cv01255 |
| April 29, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Charlene Edwards Honeywell |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Labor: E.R.I.S.A. |
| 29 U.S.C. § 1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 123 Unopposed MOTION for Cary Joshi to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 122 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Third) against Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Capital Trustees, LLC, James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, III, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marianna F. Heeter, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth filed by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon.(Yau, Michelle) |
Filing 121
ORDER granting #115 Motion to Withdraw as to attorney Taylor B. Scott. Please see the attached document for more information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 6/19/2026. (TC)
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Filing 120
ENDORSED ORDER granting #108 Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Deadline to File Case Management Report (CMR). Accordingly, no later than July 6, 2026, the Parties shall file their joint CMR. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 6/18/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 119 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Major Khan 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). (CAB) |
| Filing 118 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Cary L. Joshi 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). (CAB) |
| Filing 117 NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick O. Muench on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Muench, Patrick) |
| Filing 116 NOTICE of Appearance by Laura E. Babiak on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Babiak, Laura) |
| Filing 115 Unopposed MOTION for Taylor B. Scott to Withdraw as Attorney by John Fitzgerald, III. (Moody, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 114 RESPONSE to Motion re #108 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report filed by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter. (Scheier, Michael) |
| Filing 113 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Gregory Y. Porter on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. Lead Counsel: Gregory Y. Porter. (Porter, Gregory) |
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Filing 112
ORDER granting Plaintiff's #107 Motion to Withdraw as to attorney Zachary Krowitz. Please see the attached document for more information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 6/11/2026. (TC)
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Filing 111
ORDER granting Plaintiff's #106 Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as to attorney Jacob Schutz. Please see the attached document for more information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 6/11/2026. (TC)
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Filing 110
ENDORSED ORDER re: #108 Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Deadline to File Case Management Report. In their Local Rule 3.01(g) certification, Plaintiffs state that Defendants "declined to join" their motion. Given this representation, no later than June 15, 2026, Defendants shall file a response to Plaintiffs' motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 6/10/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 109 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Wheeler on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Wheeler, Ryan) |
| Filing 108 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (McDermott, Elizabeth) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 107 Unopposed MOTION for Zachary Krowitz to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (McDermott, Elizabeth) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 106 Unopposed MOTION for Jacob Schutz to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (McDermott, Elizabeth) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 105 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth McCarthy McDermott on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (McDermott, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 104 NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Pienta on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Pienta, Allison) |
| Filing 103 NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle C. Yau on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Yau, Michelle) |
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Filing 102
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #89 the parties' Joint Motion for briefing schedule regarding motions directed to the Second Amended Complaint, as the Second Amended Complaint has been dismissed without prejudice. See Doc. 101. Signed by Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/8/2026. (JDE)
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Filing 101
ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint #88 is DISMISSED without prejudice as a shotgun pleading. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file a Third Amended Complaint within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS from the date of this Order, which must correct the deficiencies discussed herein. Failure to file a Third Amended Complaint within the time provided will result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Senior Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/8/2026. (JDE)
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| Filing 100 NOTICE by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth of Pendency of Other Actions (Salek-Raham, Andrew) |
| Filing 99 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Andrew D. Salek-Raham on behalf of Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth. Lead Counsel: Andrew D. Salek-Raham. (Salek-Raham, Andrew) |
| Filing 98 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter. (Scheier, Michael) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA74392 for $150) by attorney Ryan A. Wheeler, appearing on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. Related document: #73 Unopposed MOTION for Ryan A. Wheeler to appear pro hac vice . (EGP) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA74392 for $150) by attorney Allison C. Pienta, appearing on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. Related document: #72 Unopposed MOTION for Allison C. Pienta to appear pro hac vice . (EGP) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA74392 for $150) by attorney Michelle C. Yau, appearing on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. Related document: #71 Unopposed MOTION for Michelle C. Yau to appear pro hac vice . (EGP) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA74392 for $150) by attorney Elizabeth M. McDermott, appearing on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. Related document: #70 Unopposed MOTION for Elizabeth M. McDermott to appear pro hac vice . (EGP) |
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Filing 97
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #95 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Patrick O. Muench. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 6/2/2026. (TC)
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Filing 96
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #91 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Laura E. Babiak. 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 6/1/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 95 Unopposed MOTION for Patrick O. Muench to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25042024 for $150 by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 94 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan T. Jenny on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Jenny, Ryan) |
| Filing 93 NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Y. Porter on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Porter, Gregory) |
| Filing 92 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth. (Ortiz, Kelsey) |
| Filing 91 Unopposed MOTION for Laura E. Babiak to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25031254 for $150 by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
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Filing 90
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #73 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Ryan A. Wheeler. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/29/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 89 Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Kauffman, James) Modified on 6/1/2026 to edit the docket text and add Motion relief (MLB). |
| Filing 88 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Class Action Complaint against Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Capital Trustees, LLC, James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, III, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marianna F. Heeter, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth filed by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon.(Kauffman, James). |
| Filing 87 STIPULATION to Amend Complaint by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Second Amended Complaint)(Kauffman, James). |
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Filing 86
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #82 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Larry M. Blocho. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/29/2026. (TC)
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Filing 85
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #81 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Lars C. Golumbic. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/29/2026. (TC)
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Filing 84
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #80 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Andrew D. Salek-Raham. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/29/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 83 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by John Fitzgerald, III. (Moody, Eric) |
| Filing 82 Unopposed MOTION for Larry M. Blocho Jr. to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants, Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Walter Skipper, Gregg Steinbarth, Robert Smith, David Jenkins, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, James Cash, and Margaret Fitzgerald by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth. (Ortiz, Kelsey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 81 Unopposed MOTION for Lars C. Golumbic to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants, Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Walter Skipper, Gregg Steinbarth, Robert Smith, David Jenkins, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, James Cash, and Margaret Fitzgerald by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth. (Ortiz, Kelsey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 80 Unopposed MOTION for Andrew D. Salek-Raham to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants, Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Walter Skipper, Gregg Steinbarth, Robert Smith, David Jenkins, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, James Cash, and Margaret Fitzgerald by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth. (Ortiz, Kelsey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 79 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Elizabeth M. McDermott, Michelle C. Yau, and Allison C. Pienta Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25023451 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Lars C. Golumbic. (Golumbic, Lars) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25023490 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Andrew D. Salek-Raham. (Golumbic, Lars) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25023510 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Larry M. Blocho Jr.. (Golumbic, Lars) |
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Filing 78
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #72 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Allison C. Pienta. 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 5/27/2026. (TC)
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Filing 77
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #71 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Michelle C. Yau. 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 5/27/2026. (TC)
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Filing 76
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #70 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Elizabeth M. McDermott. 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 5/27/2026. (TC)
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Filing 75
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #69 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Ryan Thomas Jenny. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/26/2026. (TC)
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Filing 74
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #68 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Gregory Yann Porter. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/26/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 73 Unopposed MOTION for Ryan A. Wheeler to appear pro hac vice by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 72 Unopposed MOTION for Allison C. Pienta to appear pro hac vice by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 71 Unopposed MOTION for Michelle C. Yau to appear pro hac vice by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 70 Unopposed MOTION for Elizabeth M. McDermott to appear pro hac vice by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 69 Unopposed MOTION for Ryan Thomas Jenny to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25006263 for $150 by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 68 Unopposed MOTION for Gregory Yann Porter to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25006078 for $150 by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 67 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Kauffman, James) |
| Filing 66 NOTICE of Appearance by James Lawrence Kauffman on behalf of Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon (Kauffman, James) |
| Filing 65 NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Munguia on behalf of John Fitzgerald, III (Munguia, Amanda) |
| Filing 64 NOTICE of Appearance by Howard Shapiro on behalf of John Fitzgerald, III (Shapiro, Howard) |
| Filing 63 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert W. Rachal on behalf of John Fitzgerald, III (Rachal, Robert) |
| Filing 62 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Carson Miller, Jacob Rhode, and Michael Scheier Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24983918 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Michael Scheier. (Mantzoor, Daniel) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24983892 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Jacob Rhode. (Mantzoor, Daniel) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24983789 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Carson Miller. (Mantzoor, Daniel) |
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Filing 61
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #58 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Michael L. Scheier. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/19/2026. (TC)
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Filing 60
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #57 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Jacob D. Rhode. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/19/2026. (TC)
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Filing 59
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' #56 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Carson E. Miller. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/19/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 58 First MOTION for Michael L. Scheier to appear pro hac vice by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter. (Mantzoor, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 57 First MOTION for Jacob D. Rhode to appear pro hac vice by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter. (Mantzoor, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 56 First MOTION for Carson E. Miller to appear pro hac vice by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter. (Mantzoor, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
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Filing 55
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #52 Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Amanda Munguia. 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 5/12/2026. (TC)
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Filing 54
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #51 Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Robert W. Rachal. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/12/2026. (TC)
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Filing 53
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #50 Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Howard Shapiro. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he 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 5/12/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 52 Unopposed MOTION for Amanda Munguia to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24924993 for $150 by John Fitzgerald, III. (Moody, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 51 Unopposed MOTION for Robert W. Rachal to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24924963 for $150 by John Fitzgerald, III. (Moody, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 50 Unopposed MOTION for Howard Shapiro to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24924909 for $150 by John Fitzgerald, III. (Moody, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 49 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Eric Brian Moody on behalf of John Fitzgerald, III. Lead Counsel: Eric B. Moody. (Moody, Eric) |
| Filing 48 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 47 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 46 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JNB) |
| Filing 45 Case TRANSFERRED from the District of Maryland. Case assigned to District Judge Honeywell and Magistrate Judge Tuite. New Case Number: 8:26-cv-1255-CEH-CPT. (JNB) |
| Filing 44 Case transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number 1:25-cv-02491. File received electronically |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #35 Motion to Transfer Venue; this case should be transferred to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; directing the Clerk to close this case in this district. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 4/29/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.]
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| Filing 42 Motion Hearing held on 4/29/2026 re #35 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) filed by Kathleen Iceberg, Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Robert M. Smith, David Jenkins, Dorothy Fitzgerald, James W. Cash, John Fitzgerald, III, Gregg J. Steinbarth, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marianna F. Heeter, Capital Trustees, LLC, Walter Skipper before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher.(Court Reporter: Trish Mitchell, Courtroom 7C) (cb5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Case transferred to District of United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. (heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
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Filing 41
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #40 Joint Motion to Reschedule Hearing. The Motions Hearing is rescheduled to April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Courtroom 7C). Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 2/11/2026. (jmhs, Chambers) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.]
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| Filing 40 Joint MOTION to Reschedule Hearing re 38 Hearing/trial date - setting, a Hearing on March 2 or 3, 2026 by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 39 REPLY to Response to Motion re #35 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) filed by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Capital Trustees, LLC, James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, III, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marianna F. Heeter, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Gregg Steinbarth)(Nielsen, Mark) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 38 PAPERLESS NOTICE OF SCHEDULING OF MOTIONS HEARING and advising counsel/parties of record that oral argument on #35 Defendants Motion to Transfer Venue will be heard in-person before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for 1 hour (Courtroom 7C). (jmhs, Chambers) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 37 Supplemental Correspondence re: Authority Letter (Porter, Gregory) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #35 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) filed by Michael D. Bennett. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Declaration of Ryan T. Jenny, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F)(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 35 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Capital Trustees, LLC, James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, III, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marianna F. Heeter, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Andrew D. Salek-Raham in Support of Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), #2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Andrew D. Salek-Raham, #3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Andrew D. Salek-Raham, #4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Andrew D. Salek-Raham, #5 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Andrew D. Salek-Raham, #6 Text of Proposed Order)(Nielsen, Mark) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 34 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #32 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jacob D. Rhode. Directing attorney Jacob D. Rhode to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 12/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 33 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Carson E. Miller. Directing attorney Carson E. Miller to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 12/8/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jacob D. Rhode (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12401136.) by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter (Attachments: #1 Additional Court Admissions)(Scheier, Michael) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 31 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Carson E. Miller (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12397189.) by Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter (Scheier, Michael) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael L. Scheier on behalf of Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-02491-SAG, 1:25-cv-02712-SAG(Scheier, Michael) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 29 QC NOTICE re #28 Notice of Change of Address filed by Chris Turgeon, Josh Krumpach, Michael D. Bennett: **Counsel is responsible for updating address and other information as necessary in CM/ECF. You may do so by logging in using the credentials of the attorney(s) that need(s) updating, click "Utilities" from the main menu bar, go to the category of "Your CM/ECF Account" and click "maintain your account." (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Change of Address by Ryan Wheeler (Wheeler, Ryan) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
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Filing 27
MARGINAL ORDER granting #26 Joint Motion for Stay and to Set Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 11/10/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.]
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| Filing 26 Joint MOTION for Stay and to Set Briefing Schedule by Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., James W. Cash, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth(Nielsen, Mark) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 25 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Board of Directors of JJF Management, Inc., Capital Trustees, LLC, Dorothy Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, III, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marianna F. Heeter, Kathleen Iceberg, David Jenkins, Walter Skipper, Robert M. Smith, Gregg J. Steinbarth, James W. Cash, filed by Michael D. Bennett, Josh Krumpach, Chris Turgeon. (Attachments: #1 Redline to initial Bennett v. Heeter complaint, #2 Redline to initial Escobar v. Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc. complaint)(McDermott, Elizabeth) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
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Filing 24
ORDER Granting (23) Motion to Consolidate cases, case 1:25-cv-02491-SAG and 1:25-cv-02712-SAG are consolidated; Plaintiffs' consolidated complaint is due within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 10/15/2025. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-02491-SAG, 1:25-cv-02712-SAG(heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.]
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| Filing 23 Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases and to Stay Defendants' Responsive Pleading Deadlines by Michael D. Bennett (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 22 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Major Khan. Directing attorney Major Khan to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 10/9/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Major Khan (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12281798.) by Michael D. Bennett(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick O. Muench on behalf of Michael D. Bennett (Muench, Patrick) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Laura E. Babiak on behalf of Michael D. Bennett (Babiak, Laura) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 18 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Laura E. Babiak. Directing attorney Laura E. Babiak to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/30/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Laura E. Babiak (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12253937.) by Michael D. Bennett (Attachments: #1 Additional Federal Court Admissions)(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 16 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Patrick O. Muench. Directing attorney Patrick O. Muench to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/25/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Patrick O. Muench (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12247645.) by Michael D. Bennett(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan T. Jenny on behalf of Michael D. Bennett (Jenny, Ryan) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Y Porter on behalf of Michael D. Bennett (Porter, Gregory) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Michael D. Bennett. Marianna F. Heeter waiver sent on 8/21/2025, answer due 10/20/2025.(Porter, Gregory) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Michael D. Bennett. Capital Trustees, LLC waiver sent on 8/21/2025, answer due 10/20/2025.(Porter, Gregory) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Gregory Y Porter. Directing attorney Gregory Y Porter to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/15/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ryan T. Jenny. Directing attorney Ryan T. Jenny to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 9/15/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Gregory Y. Porter (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12226584.) by Michael D. Bennett (Attachments: #1 Gregory Y. Porter - Additional Court Admissions)(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ryan T. Jenny (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12224638.) by Michael D. Bennett (Attachments: #1 Ryan T. Jenny - Additional Court Admissions)(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued 21 days as to Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter.(heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE by Michael D. Bennett re #1 Complaint (Proposed Summons for Capital Trustees, LLC) (Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE by Michael D. Bennett re #1 Complaint (Proposed Summons for Marianna F. Heeter) (Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 3 QC NOTICE: #1 Complaint filed by Michael D. Bennett was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Summons. To correct this problem, file Proposed Summons using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Summons to #1 Complaint. (heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 2 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Michael D. Bennett (Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Capital Trustees, LLC, Marianna F. Heeter ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number BMDDC-12136610.), filed by Michael D. Bennett. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Joshi, Cary) [Transferred from mdd on 4/29/2026.] |
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