Amiel v. QR JOY, INC. et al
| Hayley Amiel |
| QR JOY, INC. and QR JOY FUME LLC |
| 0:2025cv60710 |
| April 11, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| William P Dimitrouleas |
| Patrick M Hunt |
| Other Fraud |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 40
ORDER ON DEFENDANTS QR JOY, INC. AND QR JOY FUME, LLC'S AMENDED MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT granting in part and denying in part #23 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part #23 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; granting in part and denying in part #23 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The Complaint [DE 1] is DISMISSED without prejudice in accordance with this Order; Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint, consistent with this Order, on or before October 15, 2025; (Amended Complaint due by 10/15/2025.). Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 10/1/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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Filing 39
ORDER ON DEFENDANTS QR JOY, INC. AND QR JOY FUME, LLC'S MOTIONS TO TAKE JUDICIAL NOTICE denying #19 Motion request for Judicial Notice; granting in part and denying in part #20 Motion request for Judicial Notice. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 9/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 38 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201. in reply to Plaintiff's Response [Dkt. No. 33] filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Latham, Susan) |
| Filing 37 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201. Reply to Plaintiff's Response [Dkt. No. 32] filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amiel attorney statement, conferral)(Latham, Susan) |
| Filing 36 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to PreemptionAmended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of StandingAmended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading. in reply to Plaintiff's Response [Dkt. No. 31] filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Latham, Susan) |
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Filing 35
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS QR JOY, INC. AND QR JOY FUME, LLC'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME re #34 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/ Reply to Motion. Replies due by 9/12/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 8/27/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to PreemptionAmended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of StandingAmended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farrior, Giulia) |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201 filed by Hayley Amiel. Replies due by 8/29/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201 filed by Hayley Amiel. Replies due by 8/29/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
| Filing 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to PreemptionAmended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of StandingAmended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading filed by Hayley Amiel. Replies due by 8/29/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
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Filing 30
ORDER STRIKING PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE re #29 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Hayley Amiel, #23 Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC., #19 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC., #20 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC., Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to #29 Response in Opposition to Motion, #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to PreemptionAmended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of StandingAmended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading, #19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201. (Responses due by 8/22/2025.) Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 8/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 29 (STRICKEN) RESPONSE in Opposition re #20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to PreemptionAmended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of StandingAmended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading filed by Hayley Amiel. Replies due by 8/21/2025. (Medina, Eric) Modified per DE #30 on 8/15/2025 (pc). |
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Filing 28
ORDER granting #24 Motion for Confidentiality Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt on 8/7/2025. See attached document for full details. (hhr)
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Filing 27
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS TO DISMISS re #26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion. Responses due by 8/14/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201, #23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to PreemptionAmended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of StandingAmended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading by Hayley Amiel. (Medina, Eric) |
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Filing 25
ORDER REFERRING MOTION AND DISCOVERY to Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt for Discovery Matters. REFERRING #24 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. Motions referred to Judge Patrick M. Hunt. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/7/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 24 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thornburg, Robert) |
| Filing 23 Amended MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, due to Preemption, Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Amiel's Lack of Standing, Amended MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Upon Which Relief Could Be Granted, and to Dismiss due to Shotgun Pleading ( Responses due by 7/17/2025.) by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Redacted Amiel Background Report, #2 Exhibit Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter, #3 Exhibit Amiel pre-suit letter)(Latham, Susan) |
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Filing 22
ORDER DENYING MOTION WITHOUT PREJUDICE re #21 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying #21 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/1/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 21 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint, due to Preemption, and Amiel's lack of Standing ( Responses due by 7/14/2025.), Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and for Shotgun Pleading, by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Redacted Amiel Background Report, #2 Exhibit Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter, #3 Exhibit Amiel pre-suit letter)(Latham, Susan) |
| Filing 20 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter and Facts Alleged Therein, Particularly in Paragraph 39 thereof pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201 by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amiel Complaint in Evo Brands Matter)(Latham, Susan) |
| Filing 19 Defendant's MOTION Request for Judicial Notice of Amiel Date of Birth and Resulting Age pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 201 by QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Redacted Amiel Background Report)(Latham, Susan) |
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Filing 18
ORDER GRANTING #17 MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TO DESIGNATION, AND REQUEST TO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING: Christopher Leung of the law firm of Leung Law PLLC, 1 Dock 72 Way, 7th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11205, Tel.: (212) 498-8991, is granted permission to appear pro hac vice, for purposes of appearance as co-counsel on behalf of Plaintiff in the above-styled case only. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/24/2025. See attached document for full details. (wce)
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| Filing 17 Amended MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Christopher Leung. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Hayley Amiel. Responses due by 7/7/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
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Filing 16
ORDER Denying Without Prejudice #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Kim E. Richman. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/23/2025. See attached document for full details. (scn)
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| Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Christopher Lueng. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # BFLSDC-18546705 by Hayley Amiel. Responses due by 7/2/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
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Filing 14
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS QR JOY, INC. AND QR JOY FUME, LLC'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIMETO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT re #13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint or Other Case Initiating Document QR JOY FUME LLC. Response/Answer due 6/30/2025; QR JOY, INC.. Response/Answer due 6/30/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/28/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, by QR JOY, INC., QR JOY FUME LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thornburg, Robert) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Susan Joy Latham on behalf of QR JOY, INC., QR JOY FUME LLC. Attorney Susan Joy Latham added to party QR JOY, INC.(pty:dft), Attorney Susan Joy Latham added to party QR JOY FUME LLC(pty:dft). (Latham, Susan) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Giulia Christine Farrior on behalf of QR JOY, INC., QR JOY FUME LLC. Attorney Giulia Christine Farrior added to party QR JOY, INC.(pty:dft), Attorney Giulia Christine Farrior added to party QR JOY FUME LLC(pty:dft). (Farrior, Giulia) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Houpt Thornburg on behalf of QR JOY, INC., QR JOY FUME LLC. Attorney Robert Houpt Thornburg added to party QR JOY, INC.(pty:dft), Attorney Robert Houpt Thornburg added to party QR JOY FUME LLC(pty:dft). (Thornburg, Robert) |
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Filing 9
ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Kim E. Richman. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/23/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Kim E. Richman. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # BFLSDC-18471699 by Hayley Amiel. Responses due by 6/5/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Hayley Amiel. QR JOY, INC. served on 5/8/2025, response/answer due 5/29/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Hayley Amiel. QR JOY FUME LLC served on 5/8/2025, response/answer due 5/29/2025. (Medina, Eric) |
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Filing 5
ORDER REQUIRING COUNSEL TO MEET, FILE JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND JOINT DISCOVERY REPORT Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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| Filing 4 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Kim E. Richman and Christopher Leung, mailing date April 14, 2025, (pt) |
| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to QR JOY FUME LLC, QR JOY, INC.. (pc) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (pc) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT CLASS ACTION against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18362246, filed by Hayley Amiel. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) QR Joy, Inc., #3 Summon(s) QR Joy Fume, LLC)(Medina, Eric) |
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