Hartigan v. LOVE FROM USA, INC. et al
| Michael D. Hartigan |
| LOVE FROM USA, INC. and Patricia Hultgren Chinander |
| 1:2025cv25843 |
| December 12, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Panayotta D Augustin-Birch |
| David S Leibowitz |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 62
ORDER granting DE #59 Defendant's MOTION to Stay / Objections to Discovery. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 5/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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Filing 61
ORDER denying DE #52 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 5/28/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 60 FINAL MEDIATION REPORT held before Mediator ROSA RODRIGUEZ. Prepared by: ROSA RODRIGUEZ. Filed by Rosa I. Rodriguez. Disposition: Case did not settle. (Salmon, John) |
| Filing 59 Defendant's MOTION to Stay / Objections to Discovery by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. Responses due by 5/5/2026. (Shapiro, Craig) |
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Filing 58
ORDER denying DE #57 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendant's Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 3/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 57 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendant's Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss by Michael D. Hartigan. Responses due by 4/6/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(cwc) |
| Filing 56 Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re #35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 55 RESPONSE in Opposition re #52 MOTION for Reconsideration re #48 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. Replies due by 3/20/2026. (Shapiro, Craig) |
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Filing 54
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #53 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion. Replies due by 3/19/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz. (ep00)
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| Filing 53 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #50 Response in Opposition to Motion by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. Responses due by 3/20/2026. (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re DE #48 ORDER denying #45 Motion to Add a Defendant by Michael D. Hartigan. Responses due by 3/19/2026. (cwc) |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re DE #49 Order to Show Cause, by Michael D. Hartigan. (cwc) |
| Filing 50 Plaintiff's Sworn RESPONSE in Opposition re DE #35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Michael D. Hartigan. Replies due by 3/10/2026. (cwc) |
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Filing 49
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re DE #35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by LOVE FROM USA, INC., Patricia Hultgren Chinander. Show Cause Response due by 3/6/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 3/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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Filing 48
ORDER denying #45 Motion to Add a Defendant. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz. See attached document for full details. (ep00)
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| Filing 47 Joint NOTICE Renewed Notice of Filing Proposed Order Scheduling Mediation by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. re 43 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney,, (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Scheduling Mediation) (Hernandez, Thais) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Striking Joint Notice of Filing Proposed Order Scheduling Mediation by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. (Hernandez, Thais) |
| Filing 45 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Add a Defendant by Michael D. Hartigan. Responses due by 3/16/2026. (cwc) |
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Filing 44
ORDER Scheduling Mediation before Mediator Rosa Rodriguez. Mediation Hearing set for 5/13/2026 10:00 AM Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 3/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 43 Clerk's Notice to Filer re DE #42 Notice (Other). Login/Signature Block Violation; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - 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 typed name on signature block of the document. This filing is a violation of Section 3J(1) of CM/ECF Admin Procedures and LR 5.1(b). Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile document pursuant to CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rules. (cwc) |
| Filing 42 STRICKEN Joint NOTICE of Scheduling Mediation by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Ex A Proposed Order) (Hernandez, Thais) Per DE #46 Modified Text Striking on 3/3/2026 (cwc). |
| Filing 41 Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Michael D. Hartigan to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: [email protected] (cwc) |
| Filing 40 Clerk's Appointment of Mediator: Rosa I. Rodriguez added (pt) |
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Filing 39
ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO APPOINT MEDIATOR: Once the parties schedule mediation, the parties shall advise the Court of their time, date, and place for mediation and jointly file a proposed order scheduling mediation in the form specified on the Court's website, http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov no later than February 27, 2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 2/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (scn)
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Filing 38
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion. Response to Motion to Dismiss #35 due by 2/28/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz. (ep00)
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| Filing 37 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to Serve Their Response as to DE #35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Michael D. Hartigan. Responses due by 2/20/2026. (cwc) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re DE #33 Order to Show Cause by Michael D. Hartigan. (cwc) |
| Filing 35 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. Responses due by 2/12/2026. (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #33 Order to Show Cause by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. (Shapiro, Craig) |
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Filing 33
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Show Cause Response due by 2/4/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 1/28/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 32 CLERK'S NOTICE to Filer re #31 Consent by Pro Se Litigant to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Your request could not be processed because you must use the official Court consent form, which should not be altered. The filer is instructed to submit the attached form and ensure that all boxes are checked to indicate agreement with all terms and conditions outlined in the consent form. (jc) |
| Filing 31 Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Michael D. Hartigan to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: [email protected] (cwc) |
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Filing 30
ORDER PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 1/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (mab)
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Filing 29
ORDER- granting #27 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Scott Alan Mager representing Hartigan, Michael D. (Plaintiff) withdrawn from case. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 1/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (mab)
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| Filing 28 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #25 Order to Show Cause by Michael D. Hartigan. (Mager, Scott) |
| Filing 27 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Scott Mager for / by Michael D. Hartigan. Responses due by 2/2/2026. (Mager, Scott) |
| Filing 26 Initial Disclosure(s) by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. (Shapiro, Craig) |
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Filing 25
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Show Cause Response due by 1/22/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 1/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 24 CLERK'S NOTICE re #22 Consent by Pro Se Litigant to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Please note that Michael D. Hartigan's email address has not been added. It appears that an attorney is currently representing Michael D. Hartigan. Please resubmit the Court official consent form once you are no longer represented by an attorney. (jc) |
| Filing 23 Plaintiff's Initial Disclosure(s) by Michael D. Hartigan (cwc) |
| Filing 22 Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Michael D. Hartigan to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: [email protected] (cwc) |
| Filing 21 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Michael D. Hartigan (cwc) |
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Filing 20
ORDER granting DE #19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to a Complaint Patricia Hultgren Chinander. Answer due 1/29/2026; LOVE FROM USA, INC.. Answer due 1/29/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 1/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 19 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. (Shapiro, Craig) |
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Filing 18
ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 1/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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Filing 17
ORDER SETTING JURY TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 4/5/2027 in Miami Division before Judge David S. Leibowitz., Pretrial Conference set for 2/19/2027 02:00 PM in Miami Division before Judge David S. Leibowitz.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. ( Mediation Deadline 8/25/2026.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 1/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc) #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.
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| Filing 16 Defendant's NOTICE of Filing Additional Records in State Court Proceedings by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. re #7 Status Report Order (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice of Removal, #2 Exhibit Summons Received Chinander, #3 Exhibit Summons Issued Chinander, #4 Exhibit Return of Service Chinander, #5 Exhibit Summons Received Love, #6 Exhibit Summons Issued Love, #7 Exhibit Case Management Order, #8 Exhibit Notice of Appearance, #9 Exhibit Return of Service Love) (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 15 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A Plaintiff's Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B Defendants' Proposed Order)(Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 14 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendants by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. identifying Corporate Parent Love from USA Group, Inc. for LOVE FROM USA, INC., Patricia Hultgren Chinander (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 13 STATUS REPORT on Removal by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Striking by Michael D. Hartigan (Mager, Scott) |
| Filing 11 Clerk's Notice to Filer re DE #9 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Login/Signature Block Violation; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - 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 typed name on signature block of the document. This filing is a violation of Section 3J(1) of CM/ECF Admin Procedures and LR 5.1(b). Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile document pursuant to CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rules. (cwc) |
| Filing 10 STRICKEN Initial Disclosure(s) by Michael D. Hartigan (Mager, Scott) Per DE #12 . Modified Text Striking on 1/5/2026 (cwc). |
| Filing 9 STRICKEN Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Michael D. Hartigan (Mager, Scott) Per DE #12 . Modified Text Striking on 1/5/2026 (cwc). |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thais Hernandez on behalf of Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC.. Attorney Thais Hernandez added to party Patricia Hultgren Chinander(pty:dft), Attorney Thais Hernandez added to party LOVE FROM USA, INC.(pty:dft). (Hernandez, Thais) |
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Filing 7
REMOVAL STATUS REPORT ORDER. Removal Status Report due by 1/5/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 12/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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Filing 6
ORDER IN CASES WITH MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 12/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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Filing 5
ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report due by 1/5/2026 Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 12/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 4 Defendant's NOTICE Civil Cover Sheet by Patricia Hultgren Chinander, LOVE FROM USA, INC. (Shapiro, Craig) |
| Filing 3 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. No Civil Cover Sheet. Filer is instructed to file a Notice (Other) with the Civil Cover Sheet attached within 24 hours of the notice. (cwc) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge David S. Leibowitz. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch 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. (cwc) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - SWORN COMPLAINT) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number BFLSDC-19037483, filed by LOVE FROM USA, INC., Patricia H Chinander. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - State Court Complaint/Filings, #2 Affidavit Exhibit B - Affidavit)(Shapiro, Craig) (No Answer/No Motion to Dismiss Filed) Modified Text on 12/12/2025 (cwc). |
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