Bean et al v. The Michaels Organization, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B. and B.B.
Defendant: The Michaels Organization, LLC, AMC East Communities, LLC and MMS Air Force, LLC
Case Number: 8:2026cv02584
Filed: September 4, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Amanda Arnold Sansone
Referring Judge: Steven D. Merryday
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 1, 2026 Filing 22 MOTION to Consolidate Cases , MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by AMC East Communities, LLC, MMS Air Force, LLC, The Michaels Organization, LLC. (Kepko, Jonathan)
October 1, 2026 Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Complaint by AMC East Communities, LLC, MMS Air Force, LLC, The Michaels Organization, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Deed)(Kepko, Jonathan)
October 1, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by AMC East Communities, LLC, MMS Air Force, LLC, The Michaels Organization, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Kepko, Jonathan)
October 1, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jonathan G. Kepko on behalf of AMC East Communities, LLC, MMS Air Force, LLC, The Michaels Organization, LLC. Lead Counsel: Jonathan Kepko. (Kepko, Jonathan)
September 23, 2026 Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on September 11, 2026 by Jack Bean, B.B., E.B., Laura Bean as to MMS Air Force, LLC. (McKee, Robert)
September 23, 2026 Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on September 22, 2026 by Jack Bean, B.B., E.B., Laura Bean as to AMC East Communities, LLC. (McKee, Robert)
September 23, 2026 Filing 16 RETURN of service executed on September 11, 2026 by Jack Bean, B.B., E.B., Laura Bean as to The Michaels Organization, LLC. (McKee, Robert)
September 15, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE: Compliance with Local Rule 1.08. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/15/2026. (DAY)
September 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER : Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(a), this case is transferred to the Honorable Steven Merryday, with his consent, for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 9/14/2026. (DAY)
September 14, 2026 Judge Steven D. Merryday added. Judge John L. Badalamenti no longer assigned to case. (DLS)
September 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER of recusal. The Clerk of Court is directed to reassign this case to another magistrate judge by random draw and to provide notice to the parties of the newly designated magistrate judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 9/10/2026. (EE)
September 10, 2026 Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone added. Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite no longer assigned to case. (DLS)
September 9, 2026 Filing 12 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). (BGS)
September 9, 2026 Filing 11 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). (BGS)
September 8, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michael Weitzner, Vincent J. Colatriano 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)
September 8, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS issued as to AMC East Communities, LLC, MMS Air Force, LLC, The Michaels Organization, LLC. (AA)
September 8, 2026 Filing 8 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:26-cv-2584-JLB-CPT. Motion(s) REFERRED: #7 MOTION for Michael Weitzner to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25511183 for $150 , #6 MOTION for Vincent J. Colatriano to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25511171 for $150 , #5 MOTION for Kristina Baehr to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25511161 for $150 . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (AA)
September 4, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Michael Weitzner to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25511183 for $150 by B.B., Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B.. (McKee, Robert)
September 4, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Vincent J. Colatriano to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25511171 for $150 by B.B., Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B.. (McKee, Robert)
September 4, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Kristina Baehr to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25511161 for $150 by B.B., Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B.. (McKee, Robert)
September 4, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by B.B., Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B.. Related case(s): Yes (McKee, Robert)
September 4, 2026 Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by B.B., Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B.. (McKee, Robert)
September 4, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Robert J. McKee on behalf of B.B., Jack Bean, Laura Bean, E.B.. Lead Counsel: Robert J. McKee. (McKee, Robert)
September 4, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25510724) filed by Jack Bean, B.B., E.B., Laura Bean. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons)(McKee, Robert)

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Plaintiff: Jack Bean
Represented By: Vincent J. Colatriano
Represented By: Michael Weitzner
Represented By: Kristina Baehr
Represented By: Robert J. McKee
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Plaintiff: Laura Bean
Represented By: Vincent J. Colatriano
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Represented By: Kristina Baehr
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Plaintiff: E.B.
Represented By: Vincent J. Colatriano
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Represented By: Kristina Baehr
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Defendant: The Michaels Organization, LLC
Represented By: Glenn William Hunt
Represented By: Jonathan G. Kepko
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Defendant: AMC East Communities, LLC
Represented By: Glenn William Hunt
Represented By: Jonathan G. Kepko
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Defendant: MMS Air Force, LLC
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Represented By: Jonathan G. Kepko
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