Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc. v. Eason et al
Plaintiff: Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.
Defendant: Daniel Eason, HOFC, LLC and FLOC, LLC
Case Number: 1:2023cv00057
Filed: September 6, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: William L Campbell
Referring Judge: Barbara D Holmes
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial set for 4/8/2025 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6D before District Judge William L. Campbell Jr. Exhibit List due by 3/24/2025. Witness List due by 3/24/2025. Pretrial Conference set for 3/31/2025 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6D before District Judge William L. Campbell Jr. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/24/2025. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 11/2/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
October 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 12/12/2023. Discovery due by 5/13/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 10/11/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 10/30/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
October 30, 2023 Filing 21 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 10/30/2023. (Hearing lasted 0:38)(mcc)
October 23, 2023 Filing 20 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.. (Shelton, Joseph)
October 19, 2023 Filing 19 Defendants' ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, by Daniel Eason, FLOC, LLC, HOFC, LLC.(Molder, Charles)
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint, Daniel Eason answer due 10/19/2023; FLOC, LLC answer due 10/19/2023; HOFC, LLC answer due 10/19/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 10/2/2023. (af)
September 29, 2023 Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , Move, Plead or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint #1 by Daniel Eason, FLOC, LLC, HOFC, LLC. (Molder, Charles) Modified on 10/2/2023 (af).
September 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 STIPULATED/CONSENT PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 9/22/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
September 22, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Charles M. Molder admitted to this court. (af)
September 21, 2023 Filing 15 Consent MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Proposed Consent Preliminary Injunction Order)(Shelton, Joseph)
September 21, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles M. Molder on behalf of All Defendants (Molder, Charles)
September 12, 2023 Filing 13 SUMMONS returned executed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc. FLOC, LLC served on 9/9/2023. (Shelton, Joseph) Modified on 9/13/2023 (af).
September 12, 2023 Filing 12 SUMMONS returned executed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc. HOFC, LLC served on 9/9/2023. (Shelton, Joseph) Modified on 9/13/2023 (af).
September 12, 2023 Filing 11 SUMMONS returned executed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc. Daniel Eason served on 9/7/2023. (Shelton, Joseph) Modified on 9/13/2023 (af).
September 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion (Doc. No. #7 ) is DENIED as to its request for a temporary restraining order. Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction REMAINS PENDING before the Court for a decision after Defendants have filed their response(s). It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 9/7/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
September 7, 2023 Filing 9 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.. (Shelton, Joseph)
September 6, 2023 Filing 8 MEMORANDUM in Support of #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc. with Proposed Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Temporary Restraining Order)(Shelton, Joseph)
September 6, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.. (Shelton, Joseph)
September 6, 2023 Filing 6 Summons issued as to Daniel Eason, FLOC, LLC, HOFC, LLC. Service packet placed at Intake Window for pick up by counsel. (kc)
September 6, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is set for 10/30/2023 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes. (kc)
September 6, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
September 6, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc)
September 6, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (kc)
September 6, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Daniel Eason, FLOC, LLC, HOFC, LLC (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC--3905368), filed by Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 Aug. 1 2023 Cease and Desist Letter to Eason, #3 Exhibit 3 Aug. 1 2023 Cease and Desist Letter to Ford of Columbia, #4 Exhibit 4 Aug. 23 2023 Cease and Desist Letter to Eason, #5 Exhibit 5 Aug. 23 2023 Cease and Desist Letter to Hyundai of Columbia, #6 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(kc)
September 6, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Joseph P. Shelton, J. Gregory Grisham admitted to this court. (kc)

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Plaintiff: Franklin Auto Acquisitions, Inc.
Represented By: J. Gregory Grisham
Represented By: Joseph P. Shelton
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