River Merchants Terminal Services, Inc. v. M/V Hardship et al
Plaintiff: RIVER MERCHANTS TERMINAL SERVICES, INC.
Defendant: M/V HARDSHIP and NEW HORIZON CARGO SHIPPING, INC.
Case Number: 1:2023cv24124
Filed: October 27, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Darrin P Gayles
Nature of Suit: Contract: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1333 Admiralty
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 21, 2023 Filing 15 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by River Merchants Terminal Services, Inc.. New Horizon Cargo Shipping, Inc. served on 12/13/2023, response/answer due 1/3/2024. (Siracusa, John)
November 22, 2023 Filing 14 WARRANT FOR ARREST IN REM Returned Executed as to M/V Hardship, a vessel bearing Registration No. 8216549. (jas)
November 17, 2023 Filing 13 Certificate of Other Affiliates by River Merchants Terminal Services, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Munir Mourra for River Merchants Terminal Services, Inc. (Siracusa, John)
November 14, 2023 Filing 12 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #11 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents Not Entered; ERROR - The Filer failed to enter all Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents from the Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Filer is instructed to refile their Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement and enter the missing Other Affiliates/Corp Parents, Munir Mourra. Note - Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents do not appear on the docket sheet. (jas)
November 14, 2023 Filing 11 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by River Merchants Terminal Services, Inc. (Siracusa, John)
November 9, 2023 Filing 10 Warrant In Rem Issued as to M/V Hardship. Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 11/9/2023. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #6 Motion to Appoint Custodian. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 11/9/2023. See attached document for full details. (bs00)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Issuance of Warrant in rem. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 11/9/2023. See attached document for full details. (bs00)
October 31, 2023 Filing 7 Consent and Indemnification Agreement by RIVER MERCHANTS TERMINAL SERVICES, INC. (Siracusa, John)
October 31, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION to Appoint River Merchants Terminal Services, Inc. as Custodian PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN by RIVER MERCHANTS TERMINAL SERVICES, INC.. Responses due by 11/14/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Siracusa, John)
October 30, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION for Issuance of Warrant in rem MOTION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF THE WARRANT OF ARREST IN REM by RIVER MERCHANTS TERMINAL SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Warrant)(Siracusa, John)
October 30, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE. Unless otherwise specified by the Court, every motion shall be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position. If conflicts of position exist, parties shall explain the conflicts in their separate motions. Failure to comply with ANY of these procedures may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to, the striking of the motion or dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 10/30/2023. (bs00)
October 30, 2023 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to NEW HORIZON CARGO SHIPPING, INC.. (pc)
October 27, 2023 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis 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)
October 27, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT VERIFIED COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE ON MARITIME LIEN against M/V HARDSHIP, NEW HORIZON CARGO SHIPPING, INC.. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17029338, filed by RIVER MERCHANTS TERMINAL SERVICES, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A - August 5, 2022 Agreement, Invoices and Open Invoices Statement, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Summon(s))(Siracusa, John)

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Represented By: John Marcus Siracusa
Represented By: Joseph William Janssen, III
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