Porter el al v. Allen et al
Plaintiff: Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC and Daniel Porter
Defendant: Carl Allen and Allen Exploration, LLC
Counter-Claimant: Carl Allen
Counter-Defendant: Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC and Daniel Porter
Case Number: 2:2024cv14336
Filed: October 10, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jose E Martinez
Referring Judge: Shaniek Mills Maynard
Nature of Suit: Contract: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1446 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 1, 2024 Filing 25 REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel , #23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit A)(Lanza, Christopher)
November 25, 2024 Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Replies due by 12/2/2024. (Kibbey, Richard)
November 25, 2024 Filing 23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Affidavit, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Lanza, Christopher)
November 22, 2024 Filing 22 SUPPLEMENT to #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard)
November 21, 2024 Filing 21 SUPPLEMENT to #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel , #17 Reply to Response to Motion, #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer, #13 Response to Motion, #20 Reply to Response to Motion, #18 Response in Opposition to Motion, Revised Order by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher)
November 19, 2024 Filing 20 First REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavits Porter & McDowell)(Kibbey, Richard)
November 13, 2024 Filing 19 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Allen Exploration, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Lanza, Christopher)
November 12, 2024 Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel David G. Concannon filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. Replies due by 11/19/2024. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Exhibit A, #2 Affidavit Exhibit B)(Lanza, Christopher)
November 4, 2024 Filing 17 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Lanza, Christopher)
October 31, 2024 Filing 16 Plaintiff's RESPONSE to #7 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Kibbey, Richard)
October 30, 2024 Filing 15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Responses due by 11/13/2024. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavits Porter & McDowell)(Kibbey, Richard)
October 28, 2024 Filing 14 First Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge NOT SIGNED by all parties . Filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard)
October 28, 2024 Filing 13 RESPONSE to Motion re #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer Response filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Replies due by 11/4/2024. (Kibbey, Richard)
October 23, 2024 Filing 12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer by Allen Exploration, LLC. Responses due by 11/6/2024. (Lanza, Christopher)
October 22, 2024 Filing 11 First Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard)
October 20, 2024 Filing 10 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David G. Concannon. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17919936 by Allen Exploration, LLC. Responses due by 11/4/2024. (Lanza, Christopher)
October 20, 2024 Filing 9 First Corporate Disclosure Statement Filed by Allen Exploration, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Concannon & Charles, PC for Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher)
October 20, 2024 Filing 8 STATUS REPORT REMOVAL by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher)
October 15, 2024 Filing 7 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint , COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Carl Allen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Lanza, Christopher)
October 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER Setting Discovery Procedures. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/11/2024. See attached document for full details. (ls)
October 11, 2024 Filing 5 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM: I will hold a final discovery status conference on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. via Zoom. To join, the parties shall log in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time using the Zoom information below from a secure location and with a secure internet connection. **Please test your device's audio/video settings prior to joining the conference for functionality.** Join ZoomGov Meeting: # Zoom Link Meeting ID: 161 921 4596 Passcode: 185708 If the link does not work, paste this link information into your address bar and go: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619214596?pwd=ZWgzYUsyRmFqdmdsUnYvdzdaUjVRUT09 Prior to the conference, by Thursday, March 13, 2025, 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. I encourage 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 my forthcoming Discovery Procedures Order. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/11/2024. (jrz)
October 11, 2024 Filing 4 NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE IN REMOVAL CASES (Removal Status Report due by 10/25/2024.) Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/11/2024. See attached document for full details. (pcs)
October 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 8/25/2025 09:30 AM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez., Calendar Call set for 8/21/2025 01:30 PM in Miami Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/11/2024. See attached document for full details. (pcs) #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 10, 2024 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. (scn)
October 10, 2024 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Daniel Porter & Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, vs. Carl Allen, individually and Allen Exploration, LLC.) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17900582, filed by Carl Allen. (No Answer filed, no Motion to Dismiss filed) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit Exhibit I)(Lanza, Christopher) Modified text on 10/11/2024 (scn).

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Defendant: Carl Allen
Represented By: Christopher Francis Lanza
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