Mallari et al v. The Michaels Organization, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Amelito Mallari and Kayla Mallari
Defendant: The Michaels Organization, LLC, AMC East Communities, LLC and MMS Air Force, LLC
Pretrial Services: Jeffrey Carter Andersen
Case Number: 8:2026cv02040
Filed: July 16, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sean P Flynn
Referring Judge: Steven D Merryday
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 10, 2026 Judge Steven D. Merryday added. Judge William F. Jung no longer assigned to case. (DLS)
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER transferring this case to Judge Steven D. Merryday, with his knowledge and consent, and directing the Clerk to effectuate transfer. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 9/9/2026. (CCB)
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ENDORSED ORDER granting #29 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Christopher LaCour is terminated as counsel of record for Plaintiffs and relieved of any further responsibility in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 9/9/2026. (KBP)
September 8, 2026 Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Christopher LaCour to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (McKee, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
September 2, 2026 Filing 28 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (McKee, Robert)
August 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ENDORSED ORDER granting unopposed #26 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to the motion to dismiss up to and including twenty-one (21) days following a ruling on the motion for consolidation. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 8/21/2026. (CCB)
August 21, 2026 Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (McKee, Robert)
August 18, 2026 Filing 25 RESPONSE to Motion re #24 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case, MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari. (McKee, Robert)
August 11, 2026 Filing 24 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case , MOTION to Consolidate Cases by The Michaels Organization, LLC. (Kepko, Jonathan)
August 11, 2026 Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Complaint by The Michaels Organization, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Deed)(Kepko, Jonathan) Modified text on 8/12/2026 (JDR).
August 4, 2026 Filing 22 RETURN of service executed on July 22, 2026 by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari as to MMS Air Force, LLC. (McKee, Robert) Modified to correct date served on 8/6/2026 (AA).
August 4, 2026 Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on July 21, 2026 by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari as to AMC East Communities, LLC. (McKee, Robert) Modified to correct date served on 8/6/2026 (AA).
August 4, 2026 Filing 20 RETURN of service executed on July 22, 2026 by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari as to The Michaels Organization, LLC. (McKee, Robert) Modified to correct date served on 8/6/2026 (AA).
July 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER appointing J. Carter Andersen as mediator in this action. The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required absent Court order. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 7/29/2026. (CCB)
July 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ENDORSED ORDER granting #14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 7/29/2026. (KBP)
July 28, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION for Michael Weitzner to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25316091 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McKee, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
July 28, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION for Vincent J. Colatriano to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25316061 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McKee, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
July 28, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION for Kristina Baehr to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25316028 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McKee, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
July 28, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION for Christopher LaCour to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25315808 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McKee, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
July 28, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jonathan G. Kepko on behalf of The Michaels Organization, LLC. Lead Counsel: Jonathan Kepko. (Kepko, Jonathan)
July 27, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari. Related case(s): Yes (McKee, Robert)
July 24, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Glenn William Hunt and Jonathan G. Kepko 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). (RPB)
July 24, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by The Michaels Organization, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Kepko, Jonathan)
July 20, 2026 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari. (McKee, Robert)
July 20, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari. Related case(s): Yes (McKee, Robert)
July 20, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE by Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari re #1 Complaint (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet (Corrected))(McKee, Robert)
July 17, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Robert J. McKee on behalf of Amelito Mallari, Kayla Mallari. Lead Counsel: Robert J. McKee. (McKee, Robert)
July 17, 2026 Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to AMC East Communities, LLC, MMS Air Force, LLC, The Michaels Organization, LLC. (CTR)
July 17, 2026 Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge William F. Jung and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:26-cv-02040-WFJ-SPF. (CTR)
July 17, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE 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). (CTR)
July 17, 2026 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)
July 16, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25266678) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons)(McKee, Robert)

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Plaintiff: Amelito Mallari
Represented By: Vincent J. Colatriano
Represented By: Michael Weitzner
Represented By: Kristina Baehr
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