Hepworth v. CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC. et al
Plaintiff: Dana Hepworth
Defendant: CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC., JOHN FIELDLY, Nicholas Castaldo, Caroline Levy, Hal Kravitz, Alexandre Ruberti, Cheryl Miller, Damon Desantis, Joyce Russell, James Lee and Edwin Negron-Carballo
Case Number: 9:2023cv81020
Filed: July 12, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: William Matthewman
Referring Judge: Donald M Middlebrooks
2 Judge: Bruce E Reinhart
3 Judge: Robin L Rosenberg
Nature of Suit: Stockholders Suits
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 0077 Securities Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 6, 2023 Filing 15 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held via Zoom Video Teleconference. Status Conference Re: Scheduling Hearing held on 9/6/2023. The Court discussed whether parties would be added, the trial period and pretrial deadlines. The Parties advised the court of the Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions filed at DE #13 . In light of the Notice filed, the Court will reset the Scheduling Conference to a future date if necessary. Total time in court: 08 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): William John Cook, Joshua H. Grabar, Theodore Joseph Sawicki, Joseph G. Tully, Jason R. Outlaw, Oyinkansola Y. Muraina. (Digital 13:31:14) (swr)
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #10 , #11 , #12 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorneys Joseph G. Tully, Jason R. Outlaw, and Oyinkansola Y. Muraina. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 9/6/2023. (kal)
September 5, 2023 Filing 13 Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC., Nicholas Castaldo, Damon Desantis, JOHN FIELDLY, Hal Kravitz, James Lee, Caroline Levy, Cheryl Miller, Edwin Negron-Carballo, Alexandre Ruberti, Joyce Russell (Sawicki, Theodore)
September 5, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Oyinkansola Y. Muraina. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16893442 by CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC., Nicholas Castaldo, Damon Desantis, JOHN FIELDLY, Hal Kravitz, James Lee, Caroline Levy, Cheryl Miller, Edwin Negron-Carballo, Alexandre Ruberti, Joyce Russell. Responses due by 9/19/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sawicki, Theodore)
September 5, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jason R. Outlaw. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16893419 by CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC., Nicholas Castaldo, Damon Desantis, JOHN FIELDLY, Hal Kravitz, James Lee, Caroline Levy, Cheryl Miller, Edwin Negron-Carballo, Alexandre Ruberti, Joyce Russell. Responses due by 9/19/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sawicki, Theodore)
September 5, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Joseph G. Tully. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16893383 by CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC., Nicholas Castaldo, Damon Desantis, JOHN FIELDLY, Hal Kravitz, James Lee, Caroline Levy, Cheryl Miller, Edwin Negron-Carballo, Alexandre Ruberti, Joyce Russell. Responses due by 9/19/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sawicki, Theodore)
September 5, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Theodore Joseph Sawicki on behalf of CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC., Nicholas Castaldo, Damon Desantis, JOHN FIELDLY, Hal Kravitz, James Lee, Caroline Levy, Cheryl Miller, Edwin Negron-Carballo, Alexandre Ruberti, Joyce Russell. Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC.(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Nicholas Castaldo(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Damon Desantis(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party JOHN FIELDLY(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Hal Kravitz(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party James Lee(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Caroline Levy(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Cheryl Miller(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Edwin Negron-Carballo(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Alexandre Ruberti(pty:dft), Attorney Theodore Joseph Sawicki added to party Joyce Russell(pty:dft). (Sawicki, Theodore)
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 9/6/2023 at 1:30 PM in the West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference (VTC). Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two (2) business days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is strongly disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 160 540 3826 and Passcode: 246129. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 8/18/2023. (cpe)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for Settlement. (Jury Trial set for 4/8/2024 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 4/3/2024 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.) Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 8/9/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc) #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.
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Joshua H. Grabar. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/19/2023. (kal)
July 18, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Joshua H. Grabar. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16772823 by Dana Hepworth. Responses due by 8/1/2023 (Attachments: #1 Certification)(Cook, William)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order of Transfer to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks for all further proceedings, accepted and signed on 7/13/2023. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart and Judge Robin L. Rosenberg no longer assigned to case Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 7/13/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc)
July 13, 2023 Filing 3 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Joshua H. Grabar, mailing date July 13, 2023, (pt)
July 12, 2023 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Robin L. Rosenberg 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. (pc)
July 12, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16758422, filed by Dana Hepworth. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Verification, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cook, William)

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Plaintiff: Dana Hepworth
Represented By: William John Cook
Represented By: Joshua H. Grabar
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Defendant: CELSIUS HOLDINGS, INC.
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Sawicki
Represented By: Jason R. Outlaw
Represented By: Joseph G. Tully
Represented By: Oyinkansola Y. Muraina
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Defendant: JOHN FIELDLY
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Sawicki
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Represented By: Oyinkansola Y. Muraina
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Defendant: Nicholas Castaldo
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Defendant: Caroline Levy
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Defendant: Hal Kravitz
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Defendant: Alexandre Ruberti
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Defendant: Cheryl Miller
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Sawicki
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Defendant: Damon Desantis
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Sawicki
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Represented By: Joseph G. Tully
Represented By: Oyinkansola Y. Muraina
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Defendant: Joyce Russell
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Sawicki
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Represented By: Joseph G. Tully
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Defendant: James Lee
Represented By: Jason R. Outlaw
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Defendant: Edwin Negron-Carballo
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Sawicki
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Represented By: Joseph G. Tully
Represented By: Oyinkansola Y. Muraina
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