Zaid v. Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Or Zaid
Defendant: Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. a Florida corporation doing business as Diamonds International, Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc. doing business as Diamonds International, a New York limited liability company and Itshak (ITSIK) Nachmany
Case Number: 1:2021cv22926
Filed: August 11, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Beth Bloom
Referring Judge: Alicia M Otazo-Reyes
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 18, 2021 Filing 44 STATUS REPORT Regarding Service Upon Foreign Defendant by Or Zaid (Pancier, Michael)
November 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER TO FILE STATUS REPORT REGARDING SERVICE UPON FOREIGN DEFENDANT: Plaintiff's Status Report due by 11/29/2021. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 11/18/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn)
November 8, 2021 Filing 42 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue filed by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. (Feingold, David)
November 1, 2021 Filing 41 RESPONSE in Opposition re #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue filed by Or Zaid. Replies due by 11/8/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A", #2 Exhibit "B", #3 Exhibit "C", #4 Exhibit "D", #5 Exhibit "E")(Pancier, Michael)
November 1, 2021 Opinion or Order PAPERLESS ORDER re #35 NOTICE of Hearing. The Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 11/3/2021 at 5:00 PM is hereby RESET to 12/1/2021 at 3:30 PM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes. The dial-in instructions for the telephonic discovery hearing are as follows: The parties shall call the conference number 1-888-684-8852 at the appointed time, then enter access code 4791317 and security code 1201. Please dial in at least ten minutes before the hearing begins and wait until your case is called. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 11/1/2021. (kvz)
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 PAPERLESS ORDER re Hearing on #35 NOTICE of Hearing. The Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 11/3/2021 at 3:30 PM is hereby RESET to 11/3/2021 at 5:00 PM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes. **TIME CHANGE ONLY** See 36 CLERK'S NOTICE for dial-in instructions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 10/26/2021. (kvz)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER denying #31 Motion to Stay Discovery. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 10/19/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER REFERRING #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue filed by Diamonds International of Florida, Inc., Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc. Motion referred to Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 10/19/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn)
October 19, 2021 PAPERLESS ORDER re Hearing on #35 NOTICE of Hearing. The Discovery Hearing set for 11/3/2021 at 1:30 PM is hereby RESET to 11/3/2021 at 3:30 PM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes.. **TIME CHANGE ONLY** (kvz)
October 15, 2021 Filing 37 RESPONSE in Support re #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue filed by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. (Feingold, David)
October 15, 2021 Filing 36 CLERK'S NOTICE re #35 NOTICE of Hearing. The dial-in instructions for the telephonic discovery hearing set for 11/3/2021 at 1:30 PM are as follows: The parties shall call the conference number 1-888-684-8852 at the appointed time, then enter access code 4791317 and security code 1103. Please dial in at least ten minutes before the hearing begins and wait until your case is called. (kvz)
October 13, 2021 Filing 35 NOTICE of Hearing by ATTORNEY: Discovery Hearing set for 11/3/2021 01:30 PM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes. (Pancier, Michael)
October 12, 2021 Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 Defendant's MOTION to Stay re #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue Renewed Motion for Limited Stay of Disco filed by Or Zaid. Replies due by 10/19/2021. (Pancier, Michael)
October 9, 2021 Reset Deadlines as to #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue . Responses due by 11/1/2021 (ls)(per DE #33)
October 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #32 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint or Alternative Motion for Change of Venue by November 1, 2021. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (BB)
October 8, 2021 Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue by Or Zaid. (Pancier, Michael)
October 7, 2021 Filing 31 Defendant's MOTION to Stay re #30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative MOTION to Change Venue Renewed Motion for Limited Stay of Discovery Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motion by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. Responses due by 10/21/2021 (Feingold, David)
October 4, 2021 Filing 30 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal or, in the Alternative, MOTION to Change Venue by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. Responses due by 10/18/2021 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Steven Davis, #2 Exhibit B-Declaration of David Z. Feingold)(Feingold, David)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER Scheduling Mediation before Laura Bonn via Zoom. Mediation Hearing set for 5/25/2022 10:00 AM. Mediation Report Deadline 5/30/2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 9/27/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn)
September 27, 2021 Filing 28 NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added Laura Bonn as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 5/25/22 @ 10:00 a.m.. (Niad Hannah, Cindy)
September 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PAPERLESS ORDER THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. On September 2, 2021, the Court ordered the parties to jointly file a proposed order scheduling mediation, setting forth their selected mediator pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, and a time, date, and place for mediation. ECF No. #23 ("Scheduling Order "). On September 23, 2021, the parties filed a notice of mediator selection, but failed to designate a date, time, and location for the mediation. ECF No. #26 ("Notice "). Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that no later than September, 27, 2021, the parties shall file a supplemental notice and proposed order scheduling mediation, as required by the Scheduling Order. Failure to comply will result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, dismissal without prejudice without further notice.The parties are reminded that pursuant to the procedures outlined in the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures, the proposed order is also to be emailed to bloom@flsd.uscourts.gov in Word format. The CM/ECF Administrative Procedures may be viewed at http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov. All other deadlines set forth in the Scheduling Order shall remain strictly in place. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (ta00)
September 23, 2021 Filing 26 NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Laura Bonn as Mediator. (Pancier, Michael)
September 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PAPERLESS ORDER granting ECF No. #24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, ECF No. #19 , by October 4, 2021. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (ta00)
September 9, 2021 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #19 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Feingold, David)
September 9, 2021 Reset Answer Due Deadline per DE#25: Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc. response due 10/4/2021; Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. response due 10/4/2021. (scn)
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot ECF No. #8 Motion to Dismiss Complaint, or, in the Alternative, for Change of Venue and ECF No. #14 Motion for Limited Stay of Discovery Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motion based upon the filing of the Corrected Amended Complaint, ECF No. #19 . Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (ta00)
September 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Amended Pleadings due by 11/1/2021., Discovery due by 5/17/2022., Fact Discovery due by 5/17/2022., Expert Discovery due by 5/17/2022., Joinder of Parties due by 11/1/2021., Mediation Deadline 5/31/2022., In Limine Motions due by 6/8/2022., Dispositive Motions due by 6/8/2022., Motions due by 6/8/2022., Pretrial Stipulation due by 8/29/2022., Jury Trial set for 9/12/2022 in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom., Calendar Call set for 9/6/2022 1:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 9/2/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.
September 2, 2021 Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 Defendant's MOTION to Stay re #8 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, or, in the AlternativeDefendant filed by Or Zaid. Replies due by 9/9/2021. (Pancier, Michael)
September 2, 2021 Filing 20 NOTICE of Striking #17 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Or Zaid by Or Zaid (Pancier, Michael)
September 2, 2021 Filing 19 Corrected AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Or Zaid.(Pancier, Michael)
September 2, 2021 Filing 18 RESPONSE to Motion re #8 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, or, in the AlternativeDefendant's MOTION to Change Venue filed by Or Zaid. Replies due by 9/9/2021. (Pancier, Michael)
September 2, 2021 Filing 17 (STRICKEN PER DE#20) - Plaintiff's AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Or Zaid.(Pancier, Michael) Text Modified on 9/2/2021 (scn).
September 1, 2021 Filing 16 Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Albert Gad, Other Affiliate Morris Gad for Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. (Feingold, David)
September 1, 2021 Filing 15 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. (Feingold, David)
August 25, 2021 Filing 14 Defendant's MOTION to Stay re #8 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, or, in the AlternativeDefendant's MOTION to Change Venue for Limited Stay of Discovery Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motion by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. Responses due by 9/8/2021 (Feingold, David)
August 24, 2021 Filing 13 NOTICE by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. re #12 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report, of Circuit Court Docket Sheet (Attachments: #1 Docket Sheet A-Circuit Court Docket Sheet) (Feingold, David)
August 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER ON POST-REMOVAL PROCEDURES, AND REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties due by 9/2/2021. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 8/20/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn)
August 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #10 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's Response to the Motion is due by September 17, 2021; Defendants' Reply is due by October 8, 2021. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (BB)
August 20, 2021 Filing 10 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #8 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, or, in the AlternativeDefendant's MOTION to Change Venue by Or Zaid. (Pancier, Michael)
August 20, 2021 Reset Deadlines as to #8 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, or, in the AlternativeDefendant's MOTION to Change Venue . Responses due by 9/17/2021 Replies due by 10/8/2021. (ls)(per DE #11)
August 18, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE by Or Zaid of Filing State Court Order Extending Time to Serve Defendant Itshak Nachmany (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Circuit Court Order Extending Time to Serve Itshak Nachmany) (Pancier, Michael)
August 13, 2021 Filing 8 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, or, in the Alternative, Defendant's MOTION to Change Venue by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. Responses due by 8/27/2021 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Steve Davis, #2 Exhibit B-Declaration of David Z. Feingold)(Feingold, David)
August 12, 2021 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mendy Halberstam on behalf of Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. (Halberstam, Mendy)
August 12, 2021 Filing 6 Clerks Notice to Filer re #5 Defendants' Notice of and Petition Removal. Wrong Filer Name(s) Selected "All Defendants and filed by Itshak (ITSIK) Nachmany"; ERROR - The wrong filer name was selected. The correction was made by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document. (jc)
August 11, 2021 Filing 5 Defendant's AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL against Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A-Service of Process 071521, #3 Exhibit B-Declaration of Itshak Nachmany, #4 Exhibit C-New York Secretary of State Entity Display for Almod Diamonds Ltd., #5 Exhibit D-Declaration of Luis Valverde)(Feingold, David) Modified text on 8/12/2021 (see DE 6 Clerk's Notice) (jc).
August 11, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE of Striking 3 Clerks Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney,, Docket Entry ECF 1 by Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc., Itshak (ITSIK) Nachmany. Attorney David Zvi Feingold added to party Itshak (ITSIK) Nachmany(pty:dft). (Feingold, David)
August 11, 2021 Filing 3 Clerks Notice to Filer re #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint),,. Login/Signature Block Violation; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED - The name of attorney e-filing this document via their CM/ECF login does not match the name of attorney on the signature block of the document. The name used for login must match the typed name on signature block of the document. This filing is a violation of Section 3J(1) of CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rule 5.1(b). Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile document pursuant to CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rules. (jao)
August 11, 2021 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes 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. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (jao)
August 11, 2021 Filing 1 STRICKEN PER DE #4 . NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint) Filing fee $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-14920448, filed by Itshak (ITSIK) Nachmany, Almod Diamonds, Ltd., Inc., Diamonds International of Florida, Inc.. No Answer and/or Motion to Dimiss Filed. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A-Service of Process 071521, #3 Exhibit B-Declaration of Itshak Nachmany, #4 Exhibit C-New York Secretary of State Entity Display for Almod Diamonds Ltd., #5 Exhibit D-Declaration of Luis Valverde)(Feingold, David) Modified on 8/11/2021 (jao). Modified on 8/12/2021 (lbc).

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Plaintiff: Or Zaid
Represented By: Michael Anthony Pancier
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Defendant: Diamonds International of Florida, Inc. a Florida corporation doing business as Diamonds International
Represented By: Mendy Halberstam
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