Theilen v. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.
Plaintiff: JUDY THEILEN
Defendant: PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.
Case Number: 1:2026cv20116
Filed: January 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Ellen F D'Angelo
Referring Judge: William P Dimitrouleas
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER ON #18 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT: Any pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. On or before August 18, 2026, the Parties shall jointly file dismissal documents. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
May 20, 2026 Filing 19 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judy Theilen. (Finklehoffe, Carol)
May 20, 2026 Filing 18 NOTICE of Settlement by Judy Theilen (Finklehoffe, Carol)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the parties shall file a response to this Order to Show Cause by May 26, 2026, showing cause why the Clerk should not be directed to randomly select a mediator from the list of certified mediators. Failure to comply with this Order will result in the Clerk selecting a mediator at random. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/19/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
May 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 5/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
May 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE & DISCOVERY DEADLINES, REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION & REFERRING DISCOVERY MOTIONS TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Jury Trial set for 6/7/2027 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. Calendar Call set for 6/4/2027 10:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (scn) #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.
May 1, 2026 Filing 14 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Clair, William)
March 27, 2026 Filing 13 Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. (Scheller, Douglas)
March 26, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Douglas Karl Scheller, Jr on behalf of Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. Attorney Douglas Karl Scheller, Jr added to party Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.(pty:dft). (Scheller, Douglas)
March 17, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jerry Dean Hamilton on behalf of Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. Attorney Jerry Dean Hamilton added to party Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.(pty:dft). (Hamilton, Jerry)
March 16, 2026 Filing 10 Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD. identifying Other Affiliate Carnival Corporation for PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD. (Clair, William)
March 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER GRANTING #8 DEFENDANT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT: Defendant will respond to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before March 27, 2026. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 3/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
March 13, 2026 Filing 8 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint by PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.. Responses due by 3/27/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Clair, William)
March 13, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William F. Clair on behalf of PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.. Attorney William F. Clair added to party PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.(pty:dft). (Clair, William)
February 19, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by JUDY THEILEN. PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD. served on 2/17/2026, response/answer due 3/10/2026. (Finklehoffe, Carol)
January 28, 2026 Filing 5 Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by JUDY THEILEN (Finklehoffe, Carol)
January 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER REQUIRING COUNSEL TO MEET, FILE JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND JOINT DISCOVERY REPORT: Within thirty-five (35) calendar days of the filing of the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, unless this action is excluded under Rule 26(a)(1)(B), the parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report and Joint Proposed Order pursuant to Local Rule 16.1.B.2. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 1/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
January 8, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD. (drz)
January 8, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo 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. (drz)
January 8, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19101877, filed by JUDY THEILEN. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s))(Finklehoffe, Carol)

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Plaintiff: JUDY THEILEN
Represented By: Carol Lynn Finklehoffe
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Defendant: PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.
Represented By: William F. Clair
Represented By: Jerry Dean Hamilton
Represented By: Douglas Karl Scheller, Jr
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