Natural Extraction Systems, LLC v. Trulieve Inc. et al
| Natural Extraction Systems, LLC |
| Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. |
| 1:2026cv20186 |
| January 12, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Darrin P Gayles |
| Detra Shaw-Wilder |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 0271 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 46
SCHEDULING ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Jury Trial set for 12/13/2027 in Miami Division before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Telephonic Calendar Call set for 12/8/2027 09:30 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/30/2026 10:00 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Mediation Deadline 7/30/2027. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Detra Shaw-Wilder for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 6/25/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) #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 45 REPLY in Support of Motion re #34 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint,,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. (Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 44 Notice and NON-CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge for Final Disposition of Motions. Filed by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC (Blum, William) |
| Filing 43 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Blum, William) |
| Filing 42 Amended Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Parties by Trulieve Inc. (Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 41 Amended Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Parties by Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition re #34 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint,,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. Replies due by 5/12/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Blum, William) |
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Filing 39
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Frank C. Cimino, Jr., Esq. PAPERLESS ORDER granting #38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Frank C. Cimino, Jr. is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiff Natural Extraction Systems, LLC for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Cimino at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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| Filing 38 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Frank C. Cimino, Jr., Esq.. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19462112 by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. Responses due by 5/7/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Blum, William) |
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Filing 37
PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Pursuant to S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.1, on or before May 7, 2026, the parties shall prepare and file a Joint Scheduling Report, as well as Certificates of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statements.The parties shall also file a Proposed Scheduling Order, adhering to the format and guidance of the attached form. If the parties deviate in any way from that format and guidance, they shall contemporaneously submit a written explanation, which provides their purported justification for each and every deviation. If the parties fail to submit such written explanation, the Court may enter a Scheduling Order that does not take into account the parties' proposed dates.Failure to comply with this Order shall be grounds for dismissal without prejudice and without further notice. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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| Filing 36 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 35 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Trulieve Inc. (Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 34 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint,,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 5/5/2026. (Stanton, Thomas) |
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Filing 33
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Taryn T. Willett is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Ms. Willett at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 32
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Sarah E. Fowler is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Ms. Fowler at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 31
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Maria A. Stubbings is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Ms. Stubbings at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 30
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Makenzi Galvan is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Ms. Galvan at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 29
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. John H. Gray is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp. for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Gray at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 28
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Gene W. Lee is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Lee at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 27
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Aaron E. Schindler is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Schindler at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 26
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Ayse B. Hiziroglu is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendants Trulieve Inc. and Trulieve Cannabis Corp for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Ms. Hiziroglu at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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| Filing 25 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Taryn T. Willett. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337289 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Taryn T. Willett, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Sarah E. Fowler. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337273 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Sarah E. Fowler, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 23 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Maria A. Stubbings. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337258 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Maria A. Stubbings, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Makenzi Galvan. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337223 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Makenzi Galvan, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for John H. Gray. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337202 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of John H. Gray, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Gene W. Lee. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337182 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Gene W. Lee, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Aaron E. Schindler. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337166 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Aaron E. Schindler, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Ayse B. Hiziroglu. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19337140 by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 4/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Ayse B. Hiziroglu, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Set Response/Answer Due Deadline: Trulieve Cannabis Corp. response/answer due 4/21/2026; Trulieve Inc. response/answer due 4/21/2026.Per De#17 (cds) |
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Filing 17
PAPERLESS ORDER granting the parties' #16 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. On or before April 21, 2026, Defendants shall file their response. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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| Filing 16 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint re #1 Complaint,,, by Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Responses due by 3/19/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Stanton, Thomas) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas Herbert Stanton on behalf of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Attorney Thomas Herbert Stanton added to party Trulieve Cannabis Corp.(pty:dft), Attorney Thomas Herbert Stanton added to party Trulieve Inc.(pty:dft). (Stanton, Thomas) |
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Filing 14
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. William E. Solander is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiff Natural Extraction Systems, LLC for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Solander at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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Filing 13
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. James R. Tyminski is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiff Natural Extraction Systems, LLC for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Tyminski at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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| Filing 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for William E. Solander. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19254431 by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. Responses due by 3/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Blum, William) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for James R. Tyminski. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19254352 by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. Responses due by 3/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Blum, William) |
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Filing 10
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Robert E. Bugg is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiff for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Mr. Bugg at [email protected]. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles (mp02)
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| Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Robert E. Bugg. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19216249 by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. Responses due by 2/26/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Blum, William) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. Trulieve Inc. served on 1/22/2026, response/answer due 2/12/2026. (Blum, William) |
| Filing 7 Corporate Disclosure Statement Rule 7.1) by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC (Blum, William) |
| Filing 6 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Frank C. Cimino, Jr., William E. Solander, James R. Tyminski, and Robert E. Bugg, mailing date January 14, 2026, (pt) |
| Filing 5 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, the 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 (mp02) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Trulieve Cannabis Corp., and Trulieve Inc. (wce) |
| Filing 3 FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK. (Attachments: #1 Complaint with Exhibits) (wce) |
| 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 Detra Shaw-Wilder 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. (wce) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Trulieve Inc.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19111244, filed by Natural Extraction Systems, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N, #15 Exhibit O, #16 Exhibit P, #17 Exhibit Q, #18 Exhibit R, #19 Exhibit S, #20 Exhibit T, #21 Exhibit U, #22 Exhibit V, #23 Exhibit W, #24 Exhibit X, #25 Exhibit Y, #26 Exhibit Z, #27 Exhibit AA, #28 Exhibit AB, #29 Exhibit AC, #30 Exhibit AD, #31 Exhibit AE, #32 Exhibit AF, #33 Exhibit AG, #34 Exhibit AH, #35 Exhibit AI, #36 Exhibit AJ, #37 Exhibit AK, #38 Civil Cover Sheet, #39 Summon(s) - Trulieve Inc., #40 Summon(s) - Trulieve Cannabis Corp.)(Blum, William) |
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