Fanfan v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC et al
| Dr. Joseph Fanfan, Jr. |
| Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Daimler AG and Grammer AG |
| 9:2026cv80273 |
| March 14, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Motor Vehicle Product Liability |
| Defendant |
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Filing 20
ORDER denying DE #17 Motion for Sanctions. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 8/5/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 19 Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re #17 Defendant's MOTION for Sanctions Rule 11(c) Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Preston, Amanda) |
| Filing 18 RESPONSE to Motion re #17 Defendant's MOTION for Sanctions Rule 11(c) Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Joseph Fanfan, Jr. Replies due by 8/3/2026. (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 17 Defendant's MOTION for Sanctions Rule 11(c) Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Responses due by 7/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Preston, Amanda) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Barry Davis as Mediator. (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 15 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Joseph Fanfan, Jr (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 14 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: ( Amended Pleadings due by 10/1/2026., Discovery due by 1/21/2027., Joinder of Parties due by 10/1/2026., In Limine Motions due by 2/4/2027., Dispositive Motions due by 2/4/2027., Motions due by 2/4/2027., Pretrial Stipulation due by 3/8/2027., Jury Trial set for 4/5/2027 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 3/31/2027 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.). Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc) #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. |
| Filing 13 PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held via Zoom Video Teleconference. The Court heard argument on the Motion to Modify Trial Date. The Court Grants the request; granting #11 Motion TO MODIFY TRIAL DATE. (Calendar Call reset for 3/31/2027 at 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Jury Trial reset for 4/5/2027 at 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.). Scheduling Conference held on 6/16/2026. The Court discussed whether parties would be added, there are no other motions pending, the trial period, pretrial deadlines, motions to continue, sealing of documents, consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, mediation or settlement conferences, requirements if a settlement is reached, the local rules, discovery, and good faith conferral. Written scheduling order and order of referral to mediation will be issued. Total time in court: 33 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Vincent Tyrone Brown, Amanda Elizabeth Preston. (Digital 10:00:45; 10:18:58) (swr) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Joseph Fanfan, Jr (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 11 Plaintiff's MOTION TO MODIFY TRIAL DATE by Joseph Fanfan, Jr. Responses due by 6/26/2026. (Brown, Vincent) Modified Text on 6/15/2026 (cwc). |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM TO NON-PARTY by Joseph Fanfan, Jr (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 6/16/2026 at 10:00 AM 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 Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/10/2026. (no00) |
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Filing 8
ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: ( Jury Trial set for 1/11/2027 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 1/6/2027 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for Settlement. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc) #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.
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| Filing 7 RESPONSE to #5 Answer to Complaint Affirmative Defenses by Joseph Fanfan, Jr. (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Mercedes-Benz Group AG for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Preston, Amanda) |
| Filing 5 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Attorney Amanda Elizabeth Preston added to party Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC(pty:dft). (Preston, Amanda) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Daimler AG, Grammer AG, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (cwc) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Joseph Fanfan, Jr (Attachments: #1 Summon(s), #2 Summon(s), #3 Summon(s)) (Brown, Vincent) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman 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. (cwc) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Joseph Fanfan, Jr. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19314262, filed by Joseph Fanfan, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Brown, Vincent) |
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