Grochowski v. Global Equity Finance, Inc.
Plaintiff: Alan Grochowski, Sr.
Defendant: Global Equity Finance, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2021cv14412
Filed: October 14, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jose E Martinez
Referring Judge: Shaniek M Maynard
Nature of Suit: Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Cause of Action: 47 U.S.C. § 227
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 6, 2022 Filing 41 RESPONSE in Support re #34 MOTION TO DISMISS #32 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. (Nunes, Gary)
December 30, 2021 Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition re #34 MOTION TO DISMISS #32 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Alan Grochowski, Sr. Replies due by 1/6/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Kaufman, Avi)
December 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME re #38 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall have until and including Thursday, December 30, 2021, to respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Responses due by 12/30/2021 Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 12/14/2021. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
December 14, 2021 Filing 38 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #34 MOTION TO DISMISS #32 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Alan Grochowski, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kaufman, Avi)
December 13, 2021 Filing 37 RESPONSE in Support re #31 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Disposition of its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss or, in the alternative MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery filed by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. (Nunes, Gary)
December 6, 2021 Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Disposition of its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss or, in the alternative MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery filed by Alan Grochowski, Sr. Replies due by 12/13/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Iconic Order)(Kaufman, Avi)
December 2, 2021 Filing 35 NOTICE by Global Equity Finance, Inc. re #34 MOTION TO DISMISS #32 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM of Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Class Action Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Nunes, Gary)
December 2, 2021 Filing 34 MOTION TO DISMISS #32 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 12/16/2021 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in support of GEF's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Nunes, Gary)
November 24, 2021 Filing 33 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Alan Grochowski, Sr (Kaufman, Avi)
November 22, 2021 Filing 32 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Global Equity Finance, Inc., filed by Alan Grochowski, Sr.(Kaufman, Avi)
November 22, 2021 Filing 31 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Disposition of its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss or, in the alternative, MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 12/6/2021 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in support of GEF's Motion to Stay or Bifurcate, #2 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's First Set of Discovery to GEF, #3 Exhibit B - Crisp Marketing First Set of Discovery, #4 Exhibit C - Crisp Marketing Second Set of Discovery, #5 Exhibit D - Crisp Marketing Third Set of Discovery, #6 Exhibit E - Crisp Marketing Fourth Set of Discovery, #7 Exhibit F - Declaration of Wil Wagoner, #8 Exhibit G - Email Correspondence, #9 Text of Proposed Order)(Nunes, Gary)
November 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #27 Motion to Permit Scheduling and Discovery Planning Conference to Proceed via Video Conference. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 11/8/2021. See attached document for full details. (jas)
November 5, 2021 Filing 29 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Global Equity Finance, Inc. (Nunes, Gary)
November 5, 2021 Filing 28 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Alan Grochowski, Sr (Kaufman, Avi)
November 4, 2021 Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION to Permit Scheduling and Discovery Planning Conference to Proceed via Video Conference by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nunes, Gary)
November 2, 2021 Filing 26 NOTICE by Global Equity Finance, Inc. of Constitutional Question (Nunes, Gary)
November 1, 2021 Filing 25 STATUS REPORT by Global Equity Finance, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Updated State Court Docket, #2 Exhibit B - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, #3 Exhibit C - Exhibit to State Court Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal)(Nunes, Gary)
November 1, 2021 Filing 24 NOTICE by Global Equity Finance, Inc. re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), of Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Nunes, Gary)
November 1, 2021 Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 11/15/2021 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in support of GEF's Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Nunes, Gary)
November 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part #21 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendant Global Equity Finance, Inc. may exceed the page limit set forth in Southern District of Florida Local Rule 7.1(c)(2) for Defendant's response to Plaintiff's Complaint by up to four pages for a total of twenty-four pages. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 11/1/2021. (jea)
October 29, 2021 Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit B)(Lomax, Christopher)
October 29, 2021 Filing 20 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gary Howard Nunes on behalf of Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Attorney Gary Howard Nunes added to party Global Equity Finance, Inc.(pty:dft). (Nunes, Gary)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard on 10/21/2021. See attached document for full details. (amb)
October 21, 2021 Filing 18 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE: The Court will hold a final discovery status conference on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. The parties shall appear by telephone by dialing (888) 684-8852 and entering access code 5312437. Prior to the conference, by Monday, October 3, 2022, the parties shall file a Joint Discovery Status Report addressing (1) what discovery has been propounded by each party; (2) if the discovery requests have been answered; (3) the status of depositions, including the number of depositions taken, those that remain to be taken and if they have been scheduled, and an explanation of any delay in deposition scheduling; (4) the status of expert disclosures; (5) if there are any outstanding discovery disputes; (6) if the parties believe a discovery status conference is needed and whether it may be canceled; and (7) if the parties can certify that all discovery will be completed by the discovery deadline. The Court encourages the parties to keep in mind their obligations in discovery and to work cooperatively to complete discovery in this case as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. To the extent either party believes Court intervention is necessary, such party shall abide by the procedures set forth in the Court's forthcoming Discovery Procedures Order. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard on 10/21/2021. (jrz)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. (Jury Trial set for 3/13/2023 09:30 AM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez., Calendar Call set for 3/9/2023 01:30 PM in Miami Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. (Mediation Deadline 1/12/2023), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/21/2021. See attached document for full details. (ebz) #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.
October 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #12 Defendant's Unopposed Motion For Extension Of Time To File Responsive Pleading Or Motion To Dismiss. Response due 11/1/2021. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/20/2021. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
October 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Dwayne D. Sam. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/20/2021. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
October 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney G. David Carter. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/20/2021. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
October 20, 2021 Filing 13 Clerks Notice to Filer re #12 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint . Wrong Motion Relief(s) Selected; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong motion relief(s) when docketing the motion. The correction was made by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document but future motions filed must include applicable reliefs. (ls)
October 19, 2021 Filing 12 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint ) by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 11/2/2021 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lomax, Christopher) Modified Relief and to add document link on 10/20/2021 (ls).
October 19, 2021 Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Dwayne D. Sam. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 11/2/2021 (Attachments: #1 Rule 4B Statement, #2 Proposed Order)(Lomax, Christopher)
October 19, 2021 Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for G. David Carter. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 11/2/2021 (Attachments: #1 Rule 4B Statement, #2 Proposed Order)(Lomax, Christopher)
October 19, 2021 Attorney George David Carter representing Global Equity Finance, Inc. (Defendant); Attorney Dwayne D. Sam representing Global Equity Finance, Inc. (Defendant) Activated. (pt)
October 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 OMNIBUS ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE DEFENDANT'S MOTIONS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. The Motions to Appear, DE#6 and #7 , are DENIED without prejudice. The Motions to Appear may be refiled with the appropriate language. A sample motion can be found on the Court's website. Notice of Termination delivered by US Mail to George Carter, Dwayne Sam. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/18/2021. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
October 18, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE IN REMOVAL CASES. (Status Report due by 11/1/2021) Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/18/2021. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
October 18, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Dwayne D. Sam. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID FLSDC-AFLSDC-15099096. Filing Fee $ 200.00 by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 11/1/2021 (Attachments: #1 Rule 4B Statement, #2 Proposed Order)(Lomax, Christopher)
October 18, 2021 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for G. David Carter. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-15098858 by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. Responses due by 11/1/2021 (Attachments: #1 Rule 4B Statement, #2 Proposed Order)(Lomax, Christopher)
October 15, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE by Global Equity Finance, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Lomax, Christopher)
October 15, 2021 Filing 4 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney G. David Carter and Dwayne D. Sam, mailing date October 15, 2021, (pt)
October 15, 2021 Filing 3 Clerks 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. (kpe)
October 14, 2021 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jose E. Martinez. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard 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. (kpe)
October 14, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Class Action Complaint) Filing fee $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-15093476, filed by Global Equity Finance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit B - Class Action Complaint, #3 Exhibit C - Summons, #4 Exhibit D - Return of Service, #5 Exhibit E - Docket Sheet, #6 Exhibit F - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal)(Lomax, Christopher) No answer/motion to dismiss filed. Modified text on 10/15/2021 (kpe).

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Plaintiff: Alan Grochowski, Sr.
Represented By: Avi Robert Kaufman
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Defendant: Global Equity Finance, Inc.
Represented By: George David Carter
Represented By: Christopher Martin Lomax
Represented By: Dwayne D. Sam
Represented By: Gary Howard Nunes
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