JOHNSTON v. SEAWARD SERVICES INC
Plaintiff: DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON
Defendant: SEAWARD SERVICES, INC. and HMS VESSEL HOLDINGS, LLC
Case Number: 4:2024cv00111
Filed: March 8, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MARTIN A FITZPATRICK
Referring Judge: ALLEN C WINSOR
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 46 U.S.C. § 688 Jones Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER - The second motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. #26 , is GRANTED. The first motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. #25 , is DENIED as moot. Counsel Timothy J. Young should communicate with the Finance Office of this Court concerning the unnecessary filing fee. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 4/12/2024. (baf)
April 11, 2024 Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Megan C. Misko.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-8760682.) by DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Cert of Good Standing MCM, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (MISKO, MEGAN)
April 11, 2024 Filing 25 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Timothy J. Young.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-8759907.) by DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Cert of Good Standing TJY, #2 Exhibit 2-Cert of Good Standing MCM, #3 Text of Proposed Order) (MISKO, MEGAN)
April 11, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Megan C. Misko. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (kdm)
March 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER STAYING CASE AND DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO FILE STATUS REPORTS, re #15 NOTICE - Suggestion of bankruptcy. (Plaintiff's Status Report due by 9/30/2024). Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 3/25/2024. Plaintiff Johnston must file, by the last day of each March and September (beginning September 2024) a status report. (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Filing 23 NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIREMENT re #1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT as to DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (***Mailed to attorney: MEGAN C MISKO, ESQ., THE YOUNG FIRM, 400 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 2090, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130. Phone 504-680-4100. ***) (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Filing 22 NOTICE REGARDING ADMISSION TO PRACTICE re #1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT as to DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (***Mailed to attorney: MEGAN C MISKO, ESQ., THE YOUNG FIRM, 400 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 2090, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130. Phone 504-680-4100.***) (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Filing 21 NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIREMENT re #1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT as to DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (***Mailed to attorney: TAMMY D HARRIS, ESQ., THE YOUNG FIRM, 400 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 2090, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130. Phone 504-680-4100. ***) (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE REGARDING ADMISSION TO PRACTICE re #1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT as to DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (***Mailed to attorney: TAMMY D HARRIS, ESQ., THE YOUNG FIRM, 400 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 2090, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130. Phone 504-680-4100. ***) (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Filing 19 NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIREMENT re #1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT as to DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (***Mailed to attorney: JOSEPH B MARINO, III, ESQ., THE YOUNG FIRM, 400 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 2090, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130. Phone 504-680-4100.***) (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE REGARDING ADMISSION TO PRACTICE re #1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT as to DANIEL WAYNE THOMAS JOHNSTON. (***Mailed to attorney: JOSEPH B MARINO, III, ESQ., THE YOUNG FIRM, 400 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 2090, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130. Phone 504-680-4100.***) (kdm)
March 11, 2024 Set Deadline as to Attorneys JOSEPH B MARINO, TAMMY D HARRIS, and MEGAN C MISKO: re #18 , #20 , #22 NOTICE REGARDING ADMISSION TO PRACTICE -- Attorney Admissions due by 4/11/2024. (kdm)
March 8, 2024 Filing 17 Case transferred in from District of Louisiana Eastern; Case Number 2:23-cv-07231. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
March 5, 2024 Filing 16 Case transferred to District of Northern District of Florida--Tallahassee Division. Signed by Judge Sarah S Vance on 3/5/2024.(cs) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
March 5, 2024 Filing 15 NOTICE by All Defendants Seaward Services, INC. and HMS Vessel Holdings, L.L.C. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Seaward Services, Inc.'s Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition, #2 Exhibit HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC's Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition)(Moeller, Matthew) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
March 4, 2024 Filing 14 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Transfer Case by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Stipulation, #2 Proposed Order)(Misko, Megan) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
March 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER - A review of the record indicates that service of the complaint has been made upon the defendant, Seaward Services, Inc., and the time to file responsive pleadings has expired. Accordingly; IT IS ORDERED that on or before April 1, 2024, plaintiff shall obtain a responsive pleading or preliminary default on the served defendant. Failure to do so may result in the DISMISSAL of any such defendant, for failure to prosecute, without any further notice. Signed by Judge Sarah S Vance on 3/1/2024.(cbs) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
January 19, 2024 Filing 12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice as to HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston. (Marino, Joseph) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
January 9, 2024 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed; Seaward Services, Inc. served on 1/3/2024, answer due 1/24/2024. (Young, Timothy) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
January 9, 2024 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed; HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC served on 12/29/2023, answer due 1/19/2024. (Young, Timothy) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 21, 2023 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC, Seaward Services, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(cs) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 19, 2023 Filing 8 Request of Summons Issued as to HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC filed by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston re #1 Complaint,. (Marino, Joseph) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 19, 2023 Filing 7 Request of Summons Issued as to Seaward Services, Inc. filed by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston re #1 Complaint,. (Marino, Joseph) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 13, 2023 Filing 6 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #4 Miscellaneous Case Petition. Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is Civil Cover Sheet Submitted. Clerk took corrective action. (cs) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 13, 2023 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC, Seaward Services, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(cs) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 12, 2023 Filing 4 Civil Cover Sheet filed by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston.(Marino, Joseph) Modified event/text on 12/13/2023 (cs). [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 12, 2023 Filing 3 Request of Summons Issued as to HMS Vessel Holdings, LLC, Seaward Services, Inc. filed by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston re #1 Complaint,. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(Marino, Joseph) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 8, 2023 Filing 2 Initial Case Assignment to Judge Sarah S. Vance and Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld. (ess) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]
December 8, 2023 Filing 1 SEAMAN COMPLAINT with jury demand against HMS Vessell Holdings, LLC, Seaward Services, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number BLAEDC-10310258) filed by Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston . Attorney Joseph Benedict Marino, III added to party Daniel Wayne Thomas Johnston (pty:selreq).(Marino, Joseph) Modified text on 12/8/2023 (cs). [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/8/2024.]

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Represented By: TIMOTHY JUSTIN YOUNG
Represented By: MEGAN COLE MISKO
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