Braman Motors, Inc. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
| Braman Motors, Inc. doing business as Bugatti Miami |
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. doing business as Bugatti of the Americas, Inc. |
| 1:2026cv22291 |
| April 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Lauren Fleischer Louis |
| Rodolfo A Ruiz |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 31
PAPERLESS ORDER denying #20 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Sua sponte review of the docket reflects that Plaintiff has filed a First Amended Complaint, [ECF No. 30]. Therefore, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/28/2026. (twk)
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| Filing 30 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., filed by Braman Motors, Inc..(Forehand, John) |
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Filing 29
ORDER ESTABLISHING DISCOVERY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 5/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (mk01)
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| Filing 28 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re #27 DISTRICT COURT CERTIFICATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE. (Copy of Order and Notice sent to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida, PL-01 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-105) (drz) |
| Filing 27 DISTRICT COURT CERTIFICATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE re #21 NOTICE of Potential Constitutional Question and #20 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice, AND #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) Modified on 5/13/2026 (drz). |
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Filing 26
ORDER SETTING JURY TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 5/17/2027 in Miami Division before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II., Calendar Call set for 5/11/2027 11:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II.), ( Mediation Deadline 1/26/2027.) Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) #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 25
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #24 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff shall file its Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss on or before June 3, 2026. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/7/2026. (twk)
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| Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss re #20 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), ( Responses due by 5/21/2026.), Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer by Braman Motors, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time)(Forehand, John) |
| Filing 23 Amended Corporate Disclosure Statement by Braman Motors, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Norman Braman 2009 Family Trust dated 6/11/09, Other Affiliate Alex Shack, Other Affiliate Richard Kotzen, Other Affiliate Edward R. Leibowitz 2012 Family Trust, Other Affiliate Blossom M. Leibowitz 2020 Family Trust, Other Affiliate Brian J. Shack, Other Affiliate Norman Braman Irrevocable Auto Dealership Succession Trust, Other Affiliate Norman Braman 2022 Trust f/b/o Alex Shack, Other Affiliate Lucas Lugo, Other Affiliate Norman Braman 2016 Grandchildrens Trust for Braman Motors, Inc. (Forehand, John) |
| Filing 22 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Braman Motors, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order)(Forehand, John) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Potential Constitutional Question by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Chronowski, Louis) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Responses due by 5/20/2026. (Chronowski, Louis) |
| Filing 19 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Volkswagen US-Holding, Inc., Other Affiliate Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., Other Affiliate Volkswagen AG for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Chronowski, Louis) |
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Filing 18
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #17 Joint Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages in Connection with Motion to Dismiss. Defendant shall file its Motion to Dismiss on or before May 6, 2026 and is permitted to exceed the page limit by 10 pages. Further, Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss is similarly permitted to exceed the page limit by 10 pages. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/27/2026. (twk)
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| Filing 17 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Connection with Motion to Dismiss by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Responses due by 5/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages)(Chronowski, Louis) |
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Filing 16
ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report due by 5/6/2026. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (twk)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael A. Hanzman on behalf of Braman Motors, Inc.. Attorney Michael A. Hanzman added to party Braman Motors, Inc.(pty:pla). (Hanzman, Michael) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kayla Marina Hernandez on behalf of Braman Motors, Inc.. Attorney Kayla Marina Hernandez added to party Braman Motors, Inc.(pty:pla). (Hernandez, Kayla) |
| Filing 13 STATUS REPORT Removal Status Report by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Chronowski, Louis) |
| Filing 12 Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates by Braman Motors, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Norman Braman 2009 Family Trust, Other Affiliate Alex Shack, Other Affiliate Richard Kotzen, Other Affiliate Edward R. Leibowitz 2012 Family Trust, Other Affiliate Blossom M. Leibowitz 2020 Family Trust, Other Affiliate Brian J. Shack, Other Affiliate Norman Braman Irrevocable Auto Dealership Succession Trust, Other Affiliate Norman Braman 2022 Trust f/b/o Alex Shack, Other Affiliate Lucas Lugo, Other Affiliate Norman Braman 2016 Grandchildrens Trust for Braman Motors, Inc. (Forehand, John) |
| Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline per DE 10 : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. response/answer due 5/6/2026. (pcs) |
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Filing 11
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #8 and #9 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for attorneys Owen H. Smith and Zoe Cross. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/6/2026. (twk)
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Filing 10
PAPERLESS ORDER on #7 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint. Defendant shall file a response or answer to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before May 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/6/2026. (twk)
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| Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Zoe Cross. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19394526 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Responses due by 4/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Zoe Cross Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Chronowski, Louis) |
| Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Owen H. Smith. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19394493 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Responses due by 4/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Owen H. Smith Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Chronowski, Louis) |
| Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Responses due by 4/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chronowski, Louis) |
| Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE #6 Status Report due by 4/17/2026. (pcs) |
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Filing 6
ORDER REQUIRING REMOVAL STATUS REPORT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (twk)
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Filing 5
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Beth Bloom recused. Case reassigned to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (vjk)
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| Filing 4 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Volkswagen US-Holding, Inc., Other Affiliate Volkswagen AG for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Chronowski, Louis) |
| Filing 3 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Owen H. Smith and Zoe Cross, mailing date April 3, 2026, (pt) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein 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. (blc) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19383377, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1 - State Court Complaint, #3 Exhibit 2 - Summons for State Court Compliant, #4 Exhibit 3 - Civil Cover Sheet to State Court Complaint)(Chronowski, Louis). No Answer/Motion to Dismiss filed. Modified text on 4/2/2026 (blc). |
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| Plaintiff: Braman Motors, Inc. doing business as Bugatti Miami | |
| Represented By: | Robert Craig Spickard |
| Represented By: | Michael J Sanchez |
| Represented By: | John William Forehand |
| Represented By: | Michael A. Hanzman |
| Represented By: | Kayla Marina Hernandez |
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| Defendant: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. doing business as Bugatti of the Americas, Inc. | |
| Represented By: | Zoe Cross |
| Represented By: | Owen H. Smith |
| Represented By: | Louis Stanley Chronowski, Jr. |
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