Fountain v. Thomas et al
| Primous Fountain |
| Michael Tilson Thomas, New World Symphony, Inc. and Martin Sher |
| 2:2025cv14374 |
| October 14, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Shaniek Mills Maynard |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 43 NOTICE of Compliance with Court Order and Explanatory Statement by Primous Fountain re #40 Order on Motion for More Definite Statement, (Attachments: #1 Copy of Second Amended Complaint) (drz) |
| Filing 42 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against New World Symphony, Inc., Martin Sher, Michael Tilson Thomas, filed by Primous Fountain.(drz) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Compliance- Order at DE #40 mailed to the Plaintiff. (mab) |
Filing 40
ORDER ON DEFENDANT NEW WORLD SYMPHONY, INC.'S MOTION FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT [DE 25]- Defendant's Motion for More Definite Statement, DE 25, is GRANTED pursuant to Rule 12(e). If Plaintiff wishes to pursue this case, he is ordered to file a second amended complaint that fully complies with this Order's requirements by FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 3/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (mab)
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| Filing 39 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance, per DE #38 ORDER: A copy of DE #38 ORDER (docket sheet) was mailed to Plaintiff at the address listed on the docket sheet. (caw) |
| Filing 38 PAPERLESS ORDER denying Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Accurate Electronic PDF Copies of Complaints or Exhibits Previously Filed in Paper Form #32 . While I am mindful of the Plaintiff's pro se status, the Federal Rules and Local Rules do not require the Court to accommodate alternative filing formats beyond those available through the Clerk's Office. To the extent color copies are later deemed necessary to understand certain exhibits, I will issue an Order so advising Plaintiff. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Paperless Order to Plaintiff at his mailing address of record and enter a Notice of Compliance confirming same. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 2/3/2026. (jrz) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of Timeliness by Primous Fountain re #36 Response in Opposition to Motion (drz) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #25 Defendant's MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Primous Fountain. Replies due by 2/2/2026. (drz) |
| Filing 35 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE as to #20 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 34 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE as to #20 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 33 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE as to #20 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 32 MOTION For Leave to File Accurate Electronic PDF Copies of Pleadings and Exhibits Previously Filed in Paper Form by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS9 NO CHANGE TO MAILING ADDRESS OR SERVICE METHOD) by Primous Fountain (drz) |
| Filing 30 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re #29 ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE. (Order mailed to Primous Fountain at 1893 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704.). (jas) |
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Filing 29
ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE re #25 Defendant's Motion for More Definite Statement. (Responses due by 2/5/2026.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 1/15/2026. See attached document for full details. (jas)
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| Filing 28 Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge NOT SIGNED by all parties Filed by Primous Fountain. (jas) |
| Filing 27 Plaintiff's Notice Regarding Service of Process and Intent to serve First Amended Complaint by Primous Fountain re #20 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal (drz) |
| Filing 26 Defendant's Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge NOT SIGNED by all parties . Filed by New World Symphony, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Munn, Joshua) |
| Filing 25 Defendant's MOTION for More Definite Statement by New World Symphony, Inc.. (Munn, Joshua) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE REGARDING SERVICE OF PROCESS AND INTENT TO SERVE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Primous Fountain re #20 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal (drz) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Compliance- Clerk Mailed order at DE #22 . (mab) |
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Filing 22
OMNIBUS ORDER ON MOTIONS-Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, DE #7 , is DENIED AS MOOT in light of the First Amended Complaint; The Motions for Leave to Correct Defendant's Name, DE #12 , DE #21 , are GRANTED insofar as the Clerk of Court is directed to update the docket to correct the incorrectly spelled Defendant's name; The Motion to Defer Magistrate Judge Consent, DE 14, is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The parties who have appeared shall have an extension through Monday, January 5, 2026, to confer regarding the option of consenting to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction and to file either (1) a notice of consent to continued U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction or (2) a Motion for Case Reassignment to a District Judge; The Motion for Appointment of the U.S. Marshal for Service, DE #15 , is DENIED. ; The Motion for Preliminary Injunction, DE #16 , is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 12/9/2025. See attached document for full details. (mab) Modified Text on 12/9/2025 (mab).
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| Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to Correct Defendant's Name on the Docket and to Clarify Acceptance of First Amended Complaint re #20 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 20 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES, DECLARATORY, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against New World Symphony, Inc., Martin Sher, Michael Tilson Thomas, filed by Primous Fountain.(drz) |
| Filing 19 RESPONSE to Motion re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by New World Symphony, Inc.. Replies due by 12/15/2025. (Munn, Joshua) |
| Filing 18 RESPONSE to Motion re #15 MOTION for Appointment of US Marshal as Special Process Server filed by New World Symphony, Inc.. Replies due by 12/15/2025. (Munn, Joshua) |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE to Motion re #14 MOTION to Defer Magistrate Judge Consent Determination Until After Service of Process filed by New World Symphony, Inc.. Replies due by 12/15/2025. (Munn, Joshua) |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Appointment of US Marshal as Special Process Server by Primous Fountain. Responses due by 12/8/2025. (drz) |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Defer Magistrate Judge Consent Determination Until After Service of Process by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE OF CORRECTED SPELLING OF DEFENDANT'S NAME by Primous Fountain re #12 MOTION Foe Leave to Correct Defendant's Name on The Docket re #1 Complaint (drz) |
| Filing 12 MOTION For Leave to Correct Defendant's Name on The Docket re #1 Complaint by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 11 RESPONSE to #8 ORDER RE: CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION AND OPT-OUT PROCEDURES by Primous Fountain. (drz) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jenea M Reed on behalf of New World Symphony, Inc.. Attorney Jenea M Reed added to party New World Symphony, Inc.(pty:dft). (Reed, Jenea) |
| Filing 9 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re #8 Order (Order mailed to Primous Fountain) (drz) |
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Filing 8
ORDER RE: CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION AND OPT-OUT PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 11/6/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 7 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by New World Symphony, Inc.. Attorney Joshua Adam Munn added to party New World Symphony, Inc.(pty:dft). Responses due by 11/20/2025. (Munn, Joshua) |
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Filing 6
ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 5 PAPERLESS ORDER REGARDING CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION: This matter involving a pro se litigant was directly assigned to the undersigned United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to Administrative Order 2025-11. See Administrative Order 2025-11 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 3, 2025), available at: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/adminorders/2025-11.pdf . The parties are hereby advised that they have the right to proceed before a United States District Judge, however they may waive this right and voluntarily consent to have a United States Magistrate Judge conduct any or all proceedings in this case and to order the entry of a final judgment. Further instructions regarding consent to this process will be issued after all parties involved have made an appearance. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/15/2025. (jrz) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to New World Symphony, Inc., Martin Sherq, Michael Tilson Thomas. (drz) |
| Filing 3 Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 10/14/2025 in the amount of $ 405.00, receipt number FLS308999. (vt) |
| Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard (drz) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against New World Symphony, Inc., Martin Sherq, Michael Tilson Thomas. Filing fees $ 405.00, filed by Primous Fountain. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit)(drz) |
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