Sizzling Black Rock Steak House Franchising, Inc. v. Black Rock Coral Springs, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Sizzling Black Rock Steak House Franchising, Inc.
Defendant: Black Rock Coral Springs, LLC, 7th Bite of the Apple, LLC, Franchise Holdings, LLC, Paul Samson and Scot Strems
Case Number: 2:2024cv10380
Filed: February 15, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Presiding Judge: David R. Grand
Referring Judge: Mark A Goldsmith
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 44 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 12, 2024 Filing 15 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Meghan W. Cassidy appearing on behalf of 7th Bite of the Apple, LLC, Paul Samson (Cassidy, Meghan)
April 8, 2024 Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Scot Strems waiver sent on 3/26/2024, answer due 5/28/2024. (Burzych, Mark)
April 1, 2024 Filing 13 STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by 7th Bite of the Apple, LLC (Gerdes, Charles)
April 1, 2024 Filing 12 ANSWER to Complaint of Sizzling Black Rock Steak House Franchising by Paul Samson. (Gerdes, Charles)
April 1, 2024 Filing 11 ANSWER to Complaint of Sizzling Black Rock Steak House Franchising by 7th Bite of the Apple, LLC. (Gerdes, Charles)
April 1, 2024 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Gerdes on behalf of Paul Samson. (Gerdes, Charles)
April 1, 2024 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Gerdes on behalf of 7th Bite of the Apple, LLC. (Gerdes, Charles)
March 14, 2024 A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at #http://www.mied.uscourts.gov (SSch)
March 11, 2024 NOTICE of Error directed to: Mark J. Burzych re #6 Certificate of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Certificate of service returned executed on all Plaintiff's should be for Black Rock Coral Springs, Inc. [No Image Associated with this docket entry] (LGra)
March 11, 2024 NOTICE of Error directed to: Mark J. Burzych re #7 Certificate of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Certificate of service returned executed on all Plaintiff's should be for defendant 7th Bite of the Apple, LLC. [No Image Associated with this docket entry] Modified on 3/11/2024 (LGra).
March 11, 2024 NOTICE of Error directed to: Mark J. Burzych re #5 Certificate of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Certificate of service returned executed on all Plaintiff's should be for defendant Franchise Holding LLC. [No Image Associated with this docket entry] Modified on 3/11/2024 (LGra).
March 6, 2024 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Paul Samson served on 2/29/2024, answer due 3/21/2024. (Burzych, Mark)
March 1, 2024 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. 7th Bite of the Apple LLC . (Burzych, Mark) Modified on 3/11/2024 (LGra).
March 1, 2024 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Black Rock Coral Springs, LLC. served on 2/27/2024, answer due 3/19/2024. (Burzych, Mark) Modified on 3/11/2024 (LGra).
March 1, 2024 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Franchise Holding LLC. (Burzych, Mark) Modified on 3/11/2024 (LGra).
February 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER Regarding Protocols on Filings and Communication with the Court. Signed by District Judge Mark A. Goldsmith. (KSan)
February 16, 2024 Filing 3 STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by All Plaintiffs (Burzych, Mark)
February 15, 2024 Filing 2 SUMMONS Issued for *7th Bite of the Apple, LLC, Black Rock Coral Springs, LLC, Franchise Holdings, LLC, Paul Samson, Scot Strems* (DAll)
February 15, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by All Plaintiffs against All Defendants. Plaintiff requests summons issued. Receipt No: AMIEDC-9664562 - Fee: $ 405. County of 1st Plaintiff: Oakland - County Where Action Arose: Out of State - County of 1st Defendant: Out of State. [Previously dismissed case: No] [Possible companion case(s): None] (Attachments: #1 Index of Exhibits Index of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit A-Operating Agreement, #3 Exhibit B-Franchise Agreement, #4 Exhibit C-Personal Guaranty, #5 Exhibit D-Notice of Default, #6 Exhibit E-Florida Corporation Site Screenshot) (Burzych, Mark)

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Represented By: Mark J. Burzych
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