Poole v. Equifax Information Services LLC
| Damon Poole, Sr. |
| Equifax Information Services, LLC |
| Gregory P. Holder |
| 8:2026cv01969 |
| July 9, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Natalie Hirt Adams |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Consumer Credit |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act |
| Both |
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| Filing 24 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). (AM) |
Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER: On the basis of the Notice of Settlement (Doc. #22), this cause is hereby dismissed, without prejudice and subject to the right of the parties, within 60 days of the date hereof, to submit a stipulated form of final order or judgment, or request an extension of time, should they so choose or for any party to move to reopen the action, upon good cause being shown. After that 60-day period, however, without further order, this dismissal shall be deemed with prejudice. Furthermore, the Court advises the parties that "good cause" exists to reopen an action when a settlement agreement has yet to be finalized because of various delays. But incomplete performance of an executed settlement agreement, such as the failure to disburse settlement funds, does not constitute good cause to reopen an action. This Court does not retain jurisdiction to ensure performance of a settlement agreement or consent judgment because such failure to perform should be addressed in a separate breach of contract action. The Clerk is directed to terminate any previously scheduled deadlines and hearings and thereafter close this case. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 8/10/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 22 NOTICE of settlement by Damon Poole, Sr (Walters, Cortney) |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER: On August 3, 2026, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion to substitute mediator and directed Plaintiff to file a notice of mediation by August 5, 2026. (Doc. # 19). A review of the docket reveals that no notice has been filed. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to file a notice of mediation, indicating the date, time, and location of the mediation conference, by August 10, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 8/6/2026. (MEG)
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER: As the mediation will be scheduled for October 14, 2026 (Doc. #18 at 2), the deadline for Plaintiff to file Answers to the Court's Interrogatories is moved from September 29, 2026, to September 24, 2026. The deadline for Defendant to file Answers to the Court's Interrogatories is moved from October 14, 2026, to October 8, 2026. All other deadlines in the Scheduling Order (Doc. #15) remain unchanged. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 8/3/2026. (MEG)
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiff's unopposed motion to substitute mediator. (Doc. #18). This action is hereby referred to Emmett L. Battles for mediation. Lead Counsel shall file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of the in-person mediation conference by August 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 8/3/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Substitute Mediator by Damon Poole, Sr. (Walters, Cortney) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER: On July 20, 2026, the Court entered its Scheduling Order, directing Plaintiff to file a notice of mediation by July 30, 2026. (Doc. #15 at 4). A review of the docket reveals that no notice has been filed. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to file a notice of mediation, indicating the date, time, and location of the mediation conference, by August 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/31/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of compliance by Damon Poole, Sr. (Walters, Cortney) |
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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 November 13, 2026. Lead Counsel shall file a notice of mediation informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation by July 30, 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 7/20/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's unopposed motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint. (Doc. #9). The response is now due August 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/15/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Damon Poole, Sr. Related case(s): No (Walters, Cortney) |
| Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on June 22, 2026 by Damon Poole, Sr as to Equifax Information Services LLC. (Walters, Cortney) |
| Filing 11 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 text on 7/15/2026 (SJD). |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Equifax Information Services LLC. Related case(s): No (Joffe, Jason) |
| Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by Equifax Information Services LLC. (Joffe, Jason) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jason Daniel Joffe on behalf of Equifax Information Services LLC. Lead Counsel: Jason D. Joffe. (Joffe, Jason) |
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff is directed to file the return of service on Defendant by July 17, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/13/2026. (MEG)
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| Filing 6 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 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Cortney Walters on behalf of Damon Poole, Sr. Lead Counsel: Cortney E. Walters. (Walters, Cortney) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Damon Poole, Sr. (Walters, Cortney) |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:26-cv-01969-VMC-NHA. (CTR) |
| Filing 2 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). (CTR) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from County Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Manatee County, FL, case number 2026 SC 2852 filed in State Court on June 15, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25232663 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) Modified duplicate text on 7/10/2026 (CTR). |
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