ROKiT World, Inc. et al v. Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited et al
Plaintiff: ROKiT World, Inc. and ROKiT World Limited
Defendant: Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited, Claire Williams, Doug Lafferty and Mike O'Driscoll
Case Number: 1:2023cv23076
Filed: August 14, 2023
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Beth Bloom
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER DISMISSING CASE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 9/7/2023. See attached document for full details. (jas)
September 7, 2023 Filing 20 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution #16 Order on Motion for Clarification, and Failure to Comply with Court Order by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. Responses due by 9/21/2023 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - copies of email service of all filings and orders, #2 Exhibit 2 - registered agent via process server, #3 Text of Proposed Order on Motion to Dismiss)(Greenberg, Gerald)
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Order Striking Motion For Extension Of Time To Obtain Counsel. Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain New Counsel, ECF No. #17 , is STRICKEN. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 9/1/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe)
September 5, 2023 Filing 18 CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Larry Elliot Klayman has not been added to this case re #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to Obtain New Counsel; due to his membership status in this Courts Bar (See Administrative Order 2023-50) #https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/flsd-bar-admission-status-and-admission-date-look. (pt)
August 31, 2023 Filing 17 ( Stricken) MOTION for Extension of Time to Obtain New Counsel by ROKiT World Limited, ROKiT World, Inc. Responses due by 9/14/2023 (pcs) Modified text on 9/5/2023 per order DE #19 (rbe).
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Order To Show Cause. Order granting #14 Defendant's MOTION for clarification. Plaintiffs shall retain counsel authorized to practice in this District on or before September 6, 2023.The deadline for filing a Joint Scheduling Report is held in abeyance until 14 days after new counsel files an appearance on behalf of Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 8/23/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe)
August 22, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint),, ( Responses due by 9/5/2023), MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint),, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ( Responses due by 9/5/2023), MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Jan. 2019 Sponsorship Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Oct. 2019 Sponsorship Agreement, #3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Claire Williams, #4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Douglas Lafferty, #5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Mike ODriscoll, #6 Exhibit 6 - Declaration of Mark Biddle, #7 Exhibit 7 - Declaration of English Law, #8 Exhibit 8 - May 2021 Arbitral Award, #9 Exhibit 9 - CD Cal Final Judgment, #10 Exhibit 10 - July 2021 Arbitral Award, #11 Exhibit 11 - Able Events Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing Bankruptcy, #12 Exhibit 12 - Combine Enterprise Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing Bankruptcy, #13 Exhibit 13 - July 2019 Amendment, #14 Exhibit 14 - 2023 Formula One Sporting Regulations)(Greenberg, Gerald)
August 22, 2023 Filing 14 Defendant's MOTION for clarification #8 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report,, Set Response/Answer Due Deadline, Regarding Post-Removal Procedure by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. Responses due by 9/5/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order on Request for Clarfication)(Greenberg, Gerald)
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #12 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendants have leave to file one Omnibus Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss or to Compel Arbitration of up to fifty (50) pages. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
August 15, 2023 Filing 12 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File a Motion to Compel Arbitration and an Omnibus Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss, MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order on Motion to Expand Page Limit)(Greenberg, Gerald)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Sarah Hannigan. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (BB)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Rocco Magni. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (BB)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney David M. Peterson. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (BB)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order On Post-Removal Procedures, And Requiring Scheduling Report And Certificates Of Interested Parties.On or before August 22, 2023, Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the underlying complaint.By September 5, 2023, the parties shall prepare and file a joint scheduling report, as required by Local Rule 16.1. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 8/15/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe)
August 15, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Sarah Hannigan. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16843563 by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. Responses due by 8/29/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order on Motion PHV of Sarah Hannigan)(Greenberg, Gerald)
August 15, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Rocco Magni. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16843545 by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. Responses due by 8/29/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order on Motion PHV of Rocco Magni)(Greenberg, Gerald)
August 15, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David M. Peterson. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16843527 by Doug Lafferty, Mike O'Driscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited. Responses due by 8/29/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order on Motion PHV of David M. Peterson)(Greenberg, Gerald)
August 15, 2023 Filing 4 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Rocco Magni, David Peterson, Sarah Hannigan, mailing date August 15, 2023, (pt)
August 15, 2023 Filing 3 CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Larry Elliot Klayman has not been added to this case re #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), due to his membership status in this Courts Bar (Administrative Order 2023-50) #https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/flsd-bar-admission-status-and-admission-date-look. (pt)
August 14, 2023 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. (rbe)
August 14, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint) Filing fee $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16840948, filed by Mike ODriscoll, Claire Williams, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited, Doug Lafferty. No Answer/ Motion to Dismiss Filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Jan 2019 Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - July 2019 Amendment, #3 Exhibit 3 - Oct 2019 Agreement, #4 Exhibit 4 - Arbitral Award, #5 Exhibit 5 - CD Cal Final Judgment, #6 Exhibit 6 - State Court Complaint and Summons, #7 Exhibit 7 - State Court Docket, #8 Civil Cover Sheet)(Greenberg, Gerald) Modified text & attachment description on 8/14/2023 (rbe).

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Represented By: Gerald Edward Greenberg
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