Samalot-Martinez v. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. et al
Plaintiff: Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez
Defendant: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, NCL (Bahamas Ltd.), Insurance Company XYZ, Company ABC, John Doe and Jane Doe
Case Number: 1:2024cv20341
Filed: January 29, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jonathan Goodman
Referring Judge: Kathleen M Williams
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 46 U.S.C. § 0741 Shipping
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 7, 2024 Filing 26 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ana Carolina Rivera Rios on behalf of Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez (Rivera Rios, Ana)
March 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Victor Rivera Rios. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 3/4/2024. (mkr)
March 1, 2024 Filing 24 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Victor Rivera Rios. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17336913 by Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez. Attorney Ana Carolina Rivera Rios added to party Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez(pty:pla). Responses due by 3/15/2024. (Attachments: #1 Certification Victor Rivera Rios, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Rivera Rios, Ana)
February 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m), Plaintiff shall effect service of process and file proof of service of the Complaint on all remaining Defendants no later than March 29, 2024. All claims against any Defendant that has not been served with notice of this action by that day--evidenced by valid proof of service filed to the docket--will be dismissed without prejudice pursuant to Rule 4(m). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 2/29/2024. (bja)
February 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MAGISTRATE JUDGE GOODMAN'S DISCOVERY PROCEDURES ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 2/6/2024. See attached document for full details. (fbn)
January 30, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd L Sussman on behalf of NCL (Bahamas Ltd.), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Attorney Todd L Sussman added to party NCL (Bahamas Ltd.)(pty:dft), Attorney Todd L Sussman added to party Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd(pty:dft). (Sussman, Todd)
January 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER OF REFERRAL AND NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman for Pretrial Non-Dispositive Matters. Notice of Court Practice. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 1/29/2024. See attached document for full details. (nan)
January 29, 2024 Filing 19 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Victor Manuel Rivera-Rios - Edgardo A. Vega-Lopez, mailing date January 29, 2024, (pt)
January 29, 2024 Filing 18 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman 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. (jua)
January 29, 2024 Filing 17 Case transferred in from Puerto Rico; Case Number 3:23-cv-01514. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jua).
January 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Memorandum and Order, the #9 Motion to Transfer Venue is GRANTED IN PART. The Clerk of Court shall transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. This case is now closed in the District of Puerto Rico for statistical purposes. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 1/26/2024. (mrr)
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER noting #14 INFORMATIVE Motion regarding Consent to the Transfer of Venue. An order regarding transfer shall issue promptly. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 1/2/2024.(gav)
December 28, 2023 Filing 14 INFORMATIVE Motion regarding Consent to the Transfer of Venue in response to the Motion to Dismiss or to Transfer Venue, MOTION requesting Order to Transfer the case at bar to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida filed by Victor Manuel Rivera-Rios on behalf of Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez Responses due by 1/11/2024. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Rivera-Rios, Victor)
December 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #12 Motion for extension of time. Response to motion to dismiss or to transfer venue due by December 27, 2023. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 12/22/2023. (mrr)
December 20, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION for extension of time until December 27, 2023 to file Plaintiffs response to the Docket 9 Motion to Dismiss or to Transfer Venue filed by Victor Manuel Rivera-Rios on behalf of Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez Responses due by 1/3/2024. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Rivera-Rios, Victor)
December 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER holding in abeyance #9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Plaintiff shall respond to this motion by December 20, 2023. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 12/8/2023. (mrr)
December 8, 2023 Filing 10 Corporate Disclosure Statement byNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.. (Vega-Lopez, Edgardo)
December 6, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim or to Transfer Venue filed by Edgardo A. Vega-Lopez on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Responses due by 12/20/2023. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Verified Statement)(Vega-Lopez, Edgardo)
December 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, LTD shall plead or otherwise defend by December 11, 2023. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 12/5/2023. (mrr)
December 4, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for Extension of Time until December 11, 2023 to File Answer Request for Additional Period of Time to Answer Complaint or Otherwise Defend re: 6 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer, filed by Edgardo A. Vega-Lopez on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Responses due by 12/18/2023. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Related document(s) 6 ) (Vega-Lopez, Edgardo)
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, LTD shall plead or otherwise defend by December 4, 2023. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 11/6/2023. (mrr)
November 3, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION for Extension of Time until December 3, 2023 to File Answer to Complaint or Otherwise Defend (Special and Limited Appearance) re: #1 Complaint, filed by Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez filed by Edgardo A. Vega-Lopez on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Responses due by 11/17/2023. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Related document(s) #1 ) (Vega-Lopez, Edgardo)
October 31, 2023 Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez upon NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. served on 10/18/2023, answer due 11/8/2023; Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. served on 10/18/2023, answer due 11/8/2023. (Rivera-Rios, Victor)
October 16, 2023 Filing 3 SUMMONS Issued as to NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (vdm)
October 16, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach. (vdm)
October 13, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $402 receipt number APRDC-8407007.), filed by Manuel J. Samalot-Martinez. Service due by 1/11/2024, (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Category Sheet, #3 Summons, #4 Summons)(Rivera-Rios, Victor)

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