RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC v. M/Y Ocean Drive et al
Plaintiff: RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC
Defendant: M/Y Ocean Drive, JUST FUNKY, LLC and Potential Claimants
Intervenor: Grasshopper Bank, N.A.
Claimant: Ocean Drive Marine Ventures LLC
Case Number: 1:2024cv21441
Filed: April 17, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jonathan Goodman
Referring Judge: Kathleen M Williams
Nature of Suit: Contract: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1333 Admiralty
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice #27 MOTION for Issuance of Warrant in rem by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. Intervening Plaintiff seeks the issuance of a supplemental warrant of arrest in rem. But the vessel was already arrested by the U.S. Marshals on April 25, 2024, pursuant to a motion filed by Plaintiff. [ECF Nos. #7 , #11 ]. Therefore, any re-filed motion will address (with supporting legal authority) why it is necessary to issue a second arrest warrant for a vessel that has already been arrested. Additionally, the Undersigned will require Intervening Plaintiff to confer with Plaintiff and include a certificate of conferral in any re-filed motion for the issuance of a supplemental warrant of arrest in rem. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 6/7/2024. (mkr)
June 4, 2024 Filing 31 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re 29 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case, Summons(es). Correction Other. Clerk's Notice Entered in Error by Clerk. (drz)
June 4, 2024 Filing 30 Summons Issued as to Ocean Drive Marine Ventures LLC. (drz)
June 4, 2024 Filing 29 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Summons(es) will not be issued. Summons(es) are not required for Intervenor Complaints and will not be issued. (drz)
June 4, 2024 Filing 28 Amended Intervenor COMPLAINT , filed by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Summon(s))(Cooke, Adam)
June 4, 2024 Filing 27 MOTION for Issuance of Warrant in rem by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Warrant)(Cooke, Adam)
June 4, 2024 Filing 26 Intervenor COMPLAINT , filed by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Summon(s))(Cooke, Adam)
June 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Grasshopper Bank, N.A.'s Motion for Leave to Intervene (DE #21 ) ("Motion"). In the Motion, Grasshopper Bank, N.A. seeks to intervene in this in rem action pursuant to Southern District of Florida Local Admiralty Rule E(2)(a). Upon review of the Motion, the record, and applicable law, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Grasshopper Bank, N.A.'s Motion is GRANTED. Grasshopper Bank N.A. shall file its intervening complaint WITHIN THREE DAYS of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 6/3/2024. (bja)
May 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Unopposed Motion to Inspect Vessel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 5/31/2024. See attached document for full details. (mkr)
May 31, 2024 Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION to Inspect the M/Y OCEAN DRIVE by M/Y Ocean Drive. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Michael)
May 30, 2024 Filing 22 M/Y Ocean Drive's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by M/Y Ocean Drive. (Black, Michael)
May 28, 2024 Filing 21 MOTION to Intervene by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Cooke, Adam)
May 28, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Striking #18 MOTION for Issuance of Warrant in rem filed by Grasshopper Bank, N.A., #17 Intervenor Complaint filed by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. (Cooke, Adam)
May 24, 2024 Filing 19 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: DE #17 Intervenor Complaint. Summons will not be issued. Summons NOT issued for the following reasons: Intervening Complaint filed without leave of the Court. Summonses will not be issued. (drz)
May 24, 2024 Filing 18 Stricken per DE #20 - MOTION for Issuance of Warrant in rem by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Supplemental Warrant)(Cooke, Adam) Modified text on 5/28/2024 (drz).
May 24, 2024 Filing 17 Stricken per DE #20 - Intervenor COMPLAINT , filed by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Summon(s))(Cooke, Adam) Modified text on 5/28/2024 (drz).
May 15, 2024 Filing 16 SERVICE (Proof) by Publication by RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC. Last Publication date 5/13/2024. Claims/Positions/Written Defenses/Answers/etc., due by 6/12/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Publication + Notice)(Butto, Gino)
May 15, 2024 Filing 15 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #14 Notice of Action/Publication. Wrong Event Selected; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The correct event is Service (Proof) by Publication; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - Filer must refile the document using the correct event. (ls)
May 14, 2024 Filing 14 Notice of Action/Publication filed by RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC. Potential Claimants answer/written defenses due by 6/3/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Publication + Notice) (Butto, Gino)
May 9, 2024 Filing 13 CLAIM Claim of Owner by Ocean Drive Marine Ventures LLC. (Black, Michael)
May 2, 2024 Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Charles Black on behalf of M/Y Ocean Drive. Attorney Michael Charles Black added to party M/Y Ocean Drive(pty:dft). (Black, Michael)
April 26, 2024 Filing 11 WARRANT FOR ARREST IN REM Returned Executed as to M/Y Ocean Drive-one 1998 124' Broward bearing Official No. 945782 and Hull ID No. BWD00505K888. (drz)
April 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MAGISTRATE JUDGE GOODMAN'S DISCOVERY PROCEDURES ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 4/19/2024. See attached document for full details. (fbn)
April 18, 2024 Filing 10 Warrant In Rem Issued as to M/Y Ocean Drive. Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 4/18/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz)
April 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appoint Custodian. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 4/18/2024. See attached document for full details. (mkr)
April 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Issuance of Warrant in rem. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 4/18/2024. See attached document for full details. (mkr)
April 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman for Pretrial Non-Dispositive Matters and Notice of Court Practice and Procedures. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/18/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz)
April 18, 2024 Filing 5 MOTION to Appoint RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC as Custodian by RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC. Responses due by 5/2/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Estimated Custodial Charges, #2 Certification Consent & Indemnification Agreement, #3 Text of Proposed Order Appointing Substitute Custodian for Vessel)(Butto, Gino)
April 18, 2024 Filing 4 MOTION for Issuance of Warrant in rem by RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Directing Issuance of Warrant, #2 Warrant For Arrest in rem)(Butto, Gino)
April 18, 2024 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to JUST FUNKY, LLC. (nwn)
April 17, 2024 Filing 2 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. (nwn)
April 17, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE ON MARITIME LIEN FOR NECESSARIES against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17457099, filed by RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) at to Just Funky LLC, #3 Exhibit A - Agreement, #4 Exhibit B - Invoices)(Butto, Gino)

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Plaintiff: RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC
Represented By: F. David Famulari
Represented By: Samuel Carlson Higginbottom
Represented By: Gino J Butto, Jr.
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