RTP Property Investments LLC et al v. ServisFirst Bank, Inc.
| RTP Property Investments LLC and Kent E. Rothwell |
| ServisFirst Bank Inc. an Alabama corporation doing business as ServisFirst Bank |
| ServisFirst Bank Inc. an Alabama corporation doing business as ServisFirst Bank |
| RTP Property Investments LLC and Kent E. Rothwell |
| 8:2026cv01830 |
| June 23, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Thomas P Barber |
| Sean P Flynn |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract |
| None |
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| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim or, In the Alternative, Motion for More Definite by RTP Property Investments LLC, Kent E. Rothwell. (Matlow, Daniel) |
| Filing 19 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Proceedings held on 06/29/2026 before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebekah Lockwood. Email address: [email protected]. Telephone number: (813) 301-5380. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/9/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/21/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/17/2026. (RML) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Marlo Brooke Sloan 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). (LAW) |
| Filing 17 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint , First COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by ServisFirst Bank Inc. (Kessler, Bryan) Modified text on 8/3/2026 (LAW). |
| Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by ServisFirst Bank Inc. identifying Corporate Parent ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. for ServisFirst Bank Inc. (Kessler, Bryan) Modified text on 7/20/2026 (SJD). |
Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER: "Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time" (Doc. #14) is granted. Defendant may file its response to the complaint on or before July 31, 2026. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 7/15/2026. (EKB)
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| Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by ServisFirst Bank Inc.. (Kessler, Bryan) |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER: "Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Incorporated Memorandum of Law" (Doc. #4) is denied. Among other things, Plaintiff has failed to show a threat of immanent irreparable harm that would make entry of injunctive relief without notice to Defendant appropriate. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 6/29/2026. (EKB)
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| Filing 12 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for AUGUST 26, 2026, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) |
| Filing 11 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Thomas P. Barber: MOTION HEARING held on 6/29/2026 re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Kent E. Rothwell, RTP Property Investments LLC. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (SRC) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO COURTROOM ONLY): Motion Hearing set for JUNE 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) Modified on 6/29/2026 (SRC). |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by RTP Property Investments LLC, Kent E. Rothwell. (Matlow, Daniel) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE by RTP Property Investments LLC, Kent E. Rothwell re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Matlow, Daniel) |
| Filing 7 RESPONSE in Opposition re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by ServisFirst Bank Inc. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Patrick Murrin)(Kessler, Bryan) Modified text on 6/29/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of IN PERSON hearing re: #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Motion Hearing set for JUNE 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. The hearing will be oral arguments only and Plaintiff is directed to immediately provide notice to the Defendant. (SRC) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Bryan S. Kessler, I on behalf of ServisFirst Bank Inc. Lead Counsel: Bryan S. Kessler. (Kessler, Bryan) Modified text on 6/29/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit A to Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit B to Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit C to Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit D to Exhibit 2, #7 Exhibit E to Exhibit 2, #8 Exhibit F to Exhibit 2, #9 Exhibit G to Exhibit 2, #10 Exhibit H to Exhibit 2, #11 Exhibit 3, #12 Exhibit A to Exhibit 3, #13 Exhibit B to Exhibit 3, #14 Exhibit 4) (Matlow, Daniel) Modified to remove duplicative text on 6/26/2026 (SET). |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to ServisFirst Bank Inc. (AA) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:26-cv-1830-TPB-SPF. (AA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against ServisFirst Bank Inc. (Filing fee $405 receipt number BFLMDC-25155629) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Proposed Summons)(Matlow, Daniel) Modified on to remove duplicate language 6/24/2026 (AA). |
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