McCrae v. Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC et al
| Avion McCrae |
| Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC and United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc. |
| Emmett Lamar Battles |
| 8:2026cv01606 |
| May 29, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Amanda Arnold Sansone |
| Consumer Credit |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act |
| Both |
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| Filing 23 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #15 Case Management Scheduling Order by Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC, United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc. (Prieto, Kylie) Modified on 7/21/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB). |
| Filing 22 CERTIFICATE of compliance with Fast-Track Scheduling Order by Avion McCrae. (Rosenberg, Megan) |
| Filing 21 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC, United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc. (Prieto, Kylie) Modified on 7/8/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB). |
Filing 20
ORDER appointing Emmett Lamar Battles as mediator in this action. The mediation conference is scheduled for September 2, 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 7/6/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 19 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on September 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Emmett Lamar Battles. (Rosenberg, Megan) |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting the joint motion to select alternate mediator. (Doc. #17). The Scheduling Order (Doc. #15) is hereby amended to appoint Emmett Lamar Battles as mediator instead of Gregory P. Holder. The parties must still mediate no later than September 3, 2026. Lead Counsel shall file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation before Emmett Lamar Battles by July 2, 2026. The Court reiterates that it does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/26/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 17 Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Select Alternate Mediator by Avion McCrae. (Rosenberg, Megan) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER: On June 11, 2026, the Court entered its Fast-Track Scheduling Order, directing Lead Counsel to file a notice of mediation by June 22, 2026. (Doc. #15). However, no notice has been filed. Accordingly, Lead Counsel is directed to file a notice of mediation by June 26, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/23/2026. (ATI)
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Filing 15
SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties are directed to adhere to the Court's Scheduling Order. This action is hereby referred to Gregory P. Holder for mediation. The parties must mediate no later than September 3, 2026. Lead Counsel shall file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation by June 22, 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 6/11/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to complaint. (Doc. #11). Defendants' response to the complaint is now due July 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/5/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc.. (Burnette, Lauren) |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC. (Burnette, Lauren) |
| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC, United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc. (Burnette, Lauren) Modified text on 6/8/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC, United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc. Related case(s): No (Burnette, Lauren) Modified on 6/3/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Lauren M. Burnette on behalf of Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC, United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc. Lead Counsel: Lauren M. Burnette. (Burnette, Lauren) Modified on 6/3/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Avion McCrae. (Rosenberg, Megan) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Avion McCrae. Related case(s): No (Rosenberg, Megan) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Megan Amanda Rosenberg on behalf of Avion McCrae. Lead Counsel: Megan Rosenberg. (Rosenberg, Megan) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c) 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 3.03 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). (GSO) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kylie Michelle Prieto, John Michael Marees, II 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) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE 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). (AA) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. New case number: 8:26-cv-1606-VMC-AAS. (AA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, case number 2026SC-007704 filed in State Court on April 24, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25032004 filed by United Check Recovery Bureau, Inc., Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Other Documents Summons - Axiom, #3 State Court Other Documents Summons - United, #4 State Court Docket Sheet, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burnette, Lauren) Modified text on 6/1/2026 (AA). |
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