Paige v. Bitconnect International PLC et al
| BitConnect Investor Group and Brian Paige |
| Ryan Maasen, BitConnect International PLC, Bitconnect Trading LTD and Bitconnect LTD |
| 9:2018cv81549 |
| November 13, 2018 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Beth Bloom |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Bruce E Reinhart |
| Contract: Other |
| 15 U.S.C. § 0078 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 48
ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/27/2019. See attached document for full details. Associated Cases: 9:18-cv-80086-DMM, 9:18-cv-81549-DMM (pcs)
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| Civil Case Terminated per order DE 48. Closing Case. (pcs) |
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Filing 47
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks for all further proceedings, accepted and signed on 11/13/18. Judge Beth Bloom and Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 11/13/2018. See attached document for full details. (lbc)
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| Attorney Abigail M. Green terminated. Incorrect attorney added to the case by Attorney Admissions. Notice of Termination delivered by US Mail to Abigail Green. (cw) |
| Filing 46 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney R. Kent Westberry and Bridget M. Bush, mailing date November 13, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 45 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Jasper D. Ward, IV, mailing date November 13, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 44 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Abigale R. Green, mailing date November 13, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 43 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Jacob E. Levy, mailing date November 13, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 42 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Alex C. Davis, mailing date November 13, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 41 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom and Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart 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. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (bb) |
| Filing 40 Case transferred in from Kentucky Western; Case Number 3:18-cv-00058. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(bb). |
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Filing 39
ORDER signed by Judge Claria Horn Boom on 11/9/18; granting #37 Motion to Change Venue: This action SHALL be transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. cc: Counsel(DJT)
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| Filing 38 Proposed Order Granting Venue Transfer re #37 MOTION to Change Venue by Brian Paige. (Davis, Alex) |
| Filing 37 MOTION to Change Venue by Plaintiff Brian Paige (Ward, Jasper) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/14/2018: #1 Proposed Order) (KD). |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE to re #35 Proposed Agreed Order/Stipulation filed by Ryan Maasen. (Bush, Bridget) |
| Filing 35 Proposed Agreed Order/Stipulation (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) by BitConnect Investor Group, Brian Paige. (Levy, Jacob) |
| Filing 34 REPLY re #32 Response to Motion,, Appointment of Lead Counsel and Approval of Selection of Counsel filed by BitConnect Investor Group. (Levy, Jacob) |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of Service on Defendants by Brian Paige re #25 Order on Motion for TRO. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service, Bitconnect LTD, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proof of Service, Bitconnect Trading LTD, #3 Exhibit 3 - Second Proof of Service, Bitconnect LTD) (Ward, Jasper) Modified on 4/30/2018 to add attachment descriptions (MNM). |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF COUNSEL filed by Brian Paige. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Temporary Restraining Orders, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proof of Service, Paige v. Bitconnect International PLC, et. al., #3 Exhibit 3 - Proof of Service, Kline v. Bitconnect, et. al., #4 Exhibit 4 - Proof of Service, Mengesha v. Bitconnect International PLC, et. al) (Ward, Jasper) Modified on 4/30/2018 to add attachment descriptions (MNM). |
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Filing 31
TEXT ORDER by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr., Pursuant to GO 2018-03, Case reassigned to Judge Claria H. Boom for all further proceedings. Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. no longer assigned to case. cc:counsel (MLG)
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| Filing 30 MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF COUNSEL by Plaintiff BitConnect Investor Group (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Supplement Declaration, #4 Exhibit Declaration Exhibits 1-6) (Levy, Jacob) |
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Filing 29
ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 3/15/2018 denying #20 Unopposed Motion for entry of Stipulated Protective Order. cc: Counsel (JM)
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| Filing 28 Alias Summons Issued as to Bitconnect International PLC. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for printing and serving the attached issued summons(es). (JM) |
| Filing 27 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Brian Paige. Amendment to #3 Summons Issued, by Brian Paige. (Davis, Alex) |
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Filing 26
TEXT ORDER by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 2/26/2018: In light of the entry of the agreed preliminary injunction between Plaintiff and Defendant Ryan Maasen, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 2/27/2018 hearing on the Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is VACATED. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (EAS)
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Filing 25
ORDER EXTENDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 2/26/2018 granting #22 Motion to Extend TRO: The Temporary Restraining Order as to Defendants Bitconnect International, PLC, Bitconnect LTD and Bitconnect Trading, LTD (collectively, Bitconnect) is extended until the date and time a Preliminary Injunction hearing may be set with or counsel on their behalf cc: Counsel (JM)
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Filing 24
ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Signed by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 2/26/2018 granting #9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: Defendant, Ryan Maasen, must disclose all Bitcoin and other wallet addresses so his money can be monitored if he has not previously disclosed this information to Plaintiff; Defendant, Ryan Maasen, is authorized to use his finances for: 1) retention of legal counsel and ongoing legal fees and costs, 2) payment of reasonable personal expenses for him and his family and 3) trading and investing cryptocurrencies for the purpose of generating personal income. Other than as is set forth herein, Defendant, Ryan Maasen, shall not transfer any other assets unless specifically allowed by this Court. The requirement of security under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(c) is waived, for now. Entered this 26th day of February, 2018, at 10:50 a.m., CST cc: Counsel (JM)
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| Filing 23 Proposed Agreed Order/Stipulation by Brian Paige. (Green, Abigale) |
| Filing 22 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Extension as to Bitconnect Defendants by Plaintiff Brian Paige (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Proposed Order) (Ward, Jasper) |
| Filing 21 Proposed Order (Unopposed) Granting Preliminary Injunction by Ryan Maasen. (Westberry, R.) |
| Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order (Stipulated) by Defendant Ryan Maasen (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order) (Westberry, R.) |
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Filing 19
SECOND AMENDED ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 2/9/2018 granting #18 Motion to Amend. The hearing on Plaintiff's motion for Preliminary Injunction is set for 2/27/2018 at 10:00 AM in Louisville Courtroom before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr.. Defendant, Ryan Maasen, shall not be obligated to file an Answer or other responsive pleading to Plaintiff's Complaint until further order of this Court. cc: Counsel (JM)
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| Filing 18 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order by Defendant Ryan Maasen (Westberry, R.) |
| Filing 17 Proposed Order Amended Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order by Ryan Maasen. (Westberry, R.) |
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Filing 16
ORDER for proceedings held before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr.: Status Conference held on 2/7/2018. The Temporary Restraining Order is extended to 2/27/2018; The time for making disclosures required under the terms of the Temporary Restraining Order is extended to no later than 2/23/2018. Hearing on Plaintiff's motion for Injunctive Relief is reset for 2/27/2018 at 10:00 AM in Owensboro Courtroom before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr.. Defendant Ryan Maasen need not file an answer to Plaintiff's Complaint until ordered to do so by the Court. Plaintiff shall serve this Order upon the Defendants who have yet to enter an appearance. cc: counsel (JM)
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Filing 15
TEXT ORDER by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 2/7/2018: This action is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay, for determination of nondispositive matters, pursuant to Title 28, U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Said Magistrate Judge is empowered to conduct any hearings necessary for their resolution. IT IS SO ORDERED. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel, T. Burch (EAS)
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Filing 14
ORDER OF RECUSAL by Magistrate Judge Dave Whalin on 2/7/2018: This matter has been referred to the Magistrate Judge by Order of the District Court. On the Court's own motion, the undersigned recuses and disqualifies himself from any further participation in the above-styled action. cc: counsel, ES (JM)
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Filing 13
TEXT ORDER by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 2/6/2018 granting #11 Motion for Hearing. TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE set for 2/7/2018 at 10:00 AM CST before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr. To participate in the conference, counsel are directed to call 1-877-873-8017, enter Access Code 6833907#. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel(EAS)
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| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Bridget M. Bush on behalf of Ryan Maasen (Bush, Bridget) |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Hearing /Telephonic Status Conference by Defendant Ryan Maasen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Westberry, R.) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by R. Kent Westberry on behalf of Ryan Maasen (Westberry, R.) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Brian Paige (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order) (Ward, Jasper) |
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Filing 8
ORDER by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 1/31/2018: A hearing on Plaintiff's motion for injunctive relief is set for 2/12/2018 at 10:00 AM in Owensboro Courtroom before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr.. cc: counsel (JM)
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Filing 7
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 1/30/2018 granting #5 Motion for TRO. IT IS ORDERED that within ten days of entry of this order Defendants shall make disclosures as set forth in order; Defendants are forbidden from moving any assets unless specifically allowed by this Court; requirement of security is waived for now; and this TRO will expire fourteen days from its entry. cc: Counsel(EAS)
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| Filing 6 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Brian Paige. Amendment to #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Amended Order (correcting misspelled title in proposed Order) by Brian Paige. (Ward, Jasper) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Brian Paige (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Affidavit) (Ward, Jasper) (Attachment 2 replaced on 1/30/2018) (DJT). |
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Filing 4
TEXT ORDER by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 1/29/18: This action is hereby REFERRED to the Honorable DAVE WHALIN, United States Magistrate Judge, for determination of non-dispositive matters pursuant to Title 28, U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Said Magistrate is empowered to conduct any hearings necessary for their resolution. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (DJT)
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| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Bitconnect International PLC, Bitconnect LTD, Bitconnect Trading LTD, Ryan Maasen. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for printing and serving the attached issued summons(es). (Attachments: #1 Summons as to Bitconnect LTD, #2 Summons as to Bitconnect Trading LTD, #3 Summons as to Ryan Maasen) (DJT) |
| Filing 2 Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr.. Magistrate Judge designation: Dave Whalin. (DJT) |
| Filing 1 CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Bitconnect International PLC, Bitconnect LTD, Bitconnect Trading LTD, Ryan Maasen Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0644-2580892., filed by Brian Paige. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (DJT) |
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