Porter el al v. Allen et al
| Daniel Porter and Maritime Research & Recovery LLC |
| Carl Allen and Allen Exploration LLC |
| Carl Allen |
| Maritime Research & Recovery LLC and Daniel Porter |
| ADR Provider |
| 3:2025cv00744 |
| March 26, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Karen Gren Scholer |
| Contract: Marine |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1446 Notice of Removal |
| Both |
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Filing 122
***PLEASE DISREGARD ENTERED IN ERROR*** ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE #120 Plaintiffs' Motion to Expedite Trial and Grant Further Relief and #121 Plaintiffs' Motion to Supplement First Amended Complaint (collectively, "Motions"). Plaintiffs failed to comply with the Court's Local Rules in that the Motions lack "a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed or opposed." L.R. 7.1(a), (b), (h). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 9/19/2025) (chmb) Modified on 9/19/2025 (axm).
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| Filing 121 MOTION to Supplement #78 First Amended Complaint filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter. (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 120 MOTION to Expedite Trial and Grant Further Relief filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter. (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 119 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Karren, Stagg, Allen & Company on 9/11/2025. (ndt) |
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Filing 118
(Document Restricted) Sealed ORDER denying #116 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Motion to Expedite Trial. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 9/11/2025) (kcr)
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| Filing 117 (Document Restricted) Sealed Motion to Supplement Pleadings (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 116 (Document Restricted) Sealed Motion for Leave to File Motion to Expedite Trial (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 115 REPLY filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC re: #85 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint (Sayles, Robert) |
| Filing 114 Appendix in Support filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter re #113 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 113 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter re #112 Response/Objection (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 112 RESPONSE filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter re: #85 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 111 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Zackary Sztanyo on 7/9/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 110 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Gregory Bounds on 6/13/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 109 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Allie Fulton on 6/10/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 108 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Nathan Reigle Nolan on 6/25/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 107 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Robert Dirkes on 6/19/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 106 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Mark Blankenship on 6/21/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 105 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Arthur Schweizer on 6/21/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 104 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Bonnie Schubert on 6/6/2025. (knb) |
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Filing 103
DISCOVERY ORDER dismissing without prejudice #91 MOTION to Quash OR MODIFY THIRD PARTY SUBPOENAS and INCORPORATED BRIEF/MEMORANDUM OF LAW. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 7/9/2025) (kcr)
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| Filing 102 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Keith Webb on 6/19/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 101 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Jack Myers on 6/18/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 100 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Charles Dimick on 6/17/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 99 Return of Service for Subpoena served on Candi Nichols on 6/24/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 98 Appendix in Support filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC re #97 Response/Objection, in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Quash or Modify Third Party Subpoenas (Sayles, Robert) |
| Filing 97 RESPONSE filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC re: #91 MOTION to Quash OR MODIFY THIRD PARTY SUBPOENAS and INCORPORATED BRIEF/MEMORANDUM OF LAW (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Denying Plaintiffs Motion to Quash) (Sayles, Robert) |
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Filing 96
ELECTRONIC ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the #95 Agreed Motion to Extend Deadline for Plaintiffs to File a Response to the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, to and including August 1, 2025, is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/25/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 95 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #85 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint, #86 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, Agreed MOTION to Extend Time RESPONSE TO THE DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Wandner, Jason) |
| Filing 94 Notice of Manual Filing of PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF FILING DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter re #91 MOTION to Quash OR MODIFY THIRD PARTY SUBPOENAS and INCORPORATED BRIEF/MEMORANDUM OF LAW (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1, #2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2, #3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3, #4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 4, #5 Exhibit(s) Ex. 5, #6 Exhibit(s) Ex. 6, #7 Exhibit(s) Ex. 7, #8 Exhibit(s) Ex. 8, #9 Exhibit(s) Ex. 9, #10 Exhibit(s) Ex. 10) (Wandner, Jason) |
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Filing 93
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court refers the #91 Motion to Quash or Modify Third Party Subpoenas to Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/23/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 92
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Plaintiffs assert in the #91 Motion to Quash or Modify Third Party Subpoenas that they attached the subpoenas at issue as exhibits to the Motion, but no subpoenas are attached to the Motion. IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs file these subpoenas no later than June 25, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/23/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 91 MOTION to Quash OR MODIFY THIRD PARTY SUBPOENAS and INCORPORATED BRIEF/MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Wandner, Jason) |
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Filing 90
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTIVE ORDER. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/18/2025) (kaf)
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Filing 89
ELECTRONIC ORDER: On June 16, 2025, the parties in this case appeared before the Court on #75 Defendants' Opposed Motion for Entry of Protective Order. After considering the Motion, subsequent briefing, and oral argument, the Court GRANTS IN PART the Motion to the extent stated on the record and for the reasons stated on the record. IT IS ORDERED that the parties submit a revised proposed protective order pursuant to the parties' agreement stated on the record by June 23, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/17/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 88 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen Gren Scholer: Motion Hearing held on 6/16/2025 re #75 Motion for Protective Order filed by Allen Exploration LLC, Carl Allen. re: #75 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - James Jacks; Defense - Brian Gillett. (Court Reporter: Tutti Bui) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :32. (tub) |
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Filing 87
ELECTRONIC ORDER: **LOCATION CHANGE ONLY** The June 16, 2025, hearing at 3:00 p.m. will take place in Judge Toliver's courtroom on the 16th Floor. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/13/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 86 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC re #85 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint (Gillett, Brian) |
| Filing 85 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC (Gillett, Brian) |
| Filing 84 REPLY filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC re: #75 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Gillett, Brian) |
| Filing 83 RETURN of Service for Subpoena served on Brian Hosch on 06/03/2025. (knb) |
| Filing 82 RETURN of Service for Subpoena served on Rob Barfield on 06/03/2025. (knb) |
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Filing 81
ELECTRONIC ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that #80 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Deadline to Answer or Respond to First Amended Complaint, to and including June 11, 2025, is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/3/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 80 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to First Amended Complaint filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Extension) (Gillett, Brian) |
| Filing 79 RESPONSE filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter re: #75 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order (Wandner, Jason) |
| Filing 78 AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR MONETARY DAMAGES AND EQUITABLE RELIEF against Daniel Porter, Maritime Research & Recovery LLC filed by Daniel Porter, Maritime Research & Recovery LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 5) (Wandner, Jason) |
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Filing 77
SCHEDULING ORDER: Non-Jury Trial set for three-week docket beginning on 12/7/2026 before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. Motions due by 8/7/2026. Discovery due by 7/17/2026. Pretrial Conference set for 11/30/2026 01:30 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/19/2025) (kcr)
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Filing 76
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court sets #75 Defendants' Opposed Motion for Entry of Protective Order on an expedited briefing schedule. Plaintiffs shall respond to the Motion on or before May 30, 2025. Defendants shall file a reply, if any, on or before June 6, 2025. The Court further sets the Motion for an in-person hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The Court expects a good faith attempt from counsel to meet and confer on this Motion to reach an amicable solution. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/16/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 75 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Confidentiality and Protective Order) (Gillett, Brian) |
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Filing 74
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: The Court ORDERS this case to mediation before: Hon. Mark Whittington (Ret.) #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Mediation shall be in person or by videoconference, as directed by the mediator and completed by 90 days before trial. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/9/2025) (twd)
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Filing 73
ELECTRONIC ORDER: At the FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference, held on May 8, 2025, Plaintiffs orally moved for leave to amend their Complaint, and the Court granted the Motion. Accordingly, Plaintiffs may file an amended Complaint by May 22, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/9/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 72 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen Gren Scholer: Scheduling Conference held on 5/8/2025. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Jason Wandner, James Jacks; Defense - Brian Gillett, David Concannon, Robert Sayles. (Court Reporter: Tutti Bui) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :26. (tub) |
| Filing 71 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC. (Attachments: #1 Doc. 3 - Order Setting Civil Trial Date and Pretrial Schedule, #2 Proposed Confidentiality and Protective Order, #3 Defendants' Proposed Scheduling Order) (Gillett, Brian) |
| Filing 70 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Gillett, Brian) |
| Filing 69 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC. Amendment to #65 Notice (Other), #1 Notice of Removal. . (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Index of Documents Filed in State Court, #8 Attmt 1 - State Court Docket Sheet, #9 Attmt 2 - Complaint, #10 Attmt 3 - proposed Summons, #11 Attmt 4 - proposed Summons, #12 Attmt 5 - Summons, #13 Attmt 6 - Summons, #14 Attmt 7 - Affidavit of Service, #15 Attmt 8 - Notice of Appearance, #16 Attmt 9 - Notice, #17 Attmt 10 - Notice of Filing, #18 Attmt 11 - Notice) (Gillett, Brian) |
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Filing 68
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The May 8, 2025, Scheduling Conference at 2:30 p.m. will NOT take place in Judge Scholer's courtroom. Instead, it will take place in Judge Kinkeade's courtroom on the 16th Floor. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/1/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 67
ORDER: The Court has not specifically evaluated whether the Notice of Removal complies with Northern District of Texas Local Civil Rule 81.1. If Defendants are satisfied that the Notice of Removal complies with Rule 81.1 and that additional documents are unnecessary to address the defect identified in this Order, the second amended notice of removal required by this Order need not also contain the documents required by Rule 81.1. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/24/2025) (ndt)
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| Filing 66 RESPONSE filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter re: #58 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Kibbey, Richard) |
| Filing 65 AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s)) (Gillett, Brian) Modified event/text on 4/22/2025 (cfk). |
| Filing 64 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James T Jacks on behalf of Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Jacks, James) |
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Filing 63
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #60 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jason M. Wandner. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/14/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 62
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #59 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Richard D. Kibbey. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/14/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 61
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #56 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David G. Concannon. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/14/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 60 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15418496) filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 2) (Wandner, Jason) NOTICE of Docket Text/Document Modification. Exhibit 2 filed on 04/14/25 was removed from the Court's docket and will be retained by the Clerk's Office in the appropriate file. Modified docket text and removed exhibit 2 image on 4/14/2025 (mms). |
| Filing 59 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15418353) filed by Maritime Research & Recovery LLC, Daniel Porter (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Kibbey, Richard) |
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Filing 58
ORDER: No later than 21 days from the date of this Order, Defendants must file an amended notice of removal that alleges diversity of citizenship, in conformity with 28 U.S.C. 1332; otherwise, this action will be remanded to state court. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/1/2025) (kcr)
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| Filing 57 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #56 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, by Counter Claimant Carl Allen, Defendants Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s) Certificate of Good Standing) (Sayles, Robert) |
| Filing 56 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice without Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney David G. Concannon (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15384510) filed by Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC Attorney Robert L Sayles added to party Carl Allen(pty:cc) (Sayles, Robert) |
| Filing 55 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert L Sayles on behalf of Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Sayles, Robert) |
| Filing 54 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brian Matthew Gillett on behalf of Carl Allen, Allen Exploration LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Gillett, Brian) |
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Filing 53
ORDER SETTING INITIAL HEARING: FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference set for 5/8/2025 02:30 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 3/28/2025) (kcr)
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Filing 52
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 3/27/2025) (knb)
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| Filing 51 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (knb) |
| Filing 50 Case electronically transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 2:24-cv-14336. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. Modified file date on 3/27/2025 (knb). |
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Filing 49
ORDER Closing Case. Case transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. All pending Motions are Denied as MOOT. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 3/26/2025. See attached document for full details. (ar24) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.]
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| Filing 48 STATUS REPORT Joint Discovery by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 47 PAPERLESS AMENDED* ORDER RESETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM: To accommodate a change in my schedule, the final discovery status conference in this case is reset for 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 27, 2025.* The parties shall file their pre-conference Joint Discovery Status Report by Thursday, March 20, 2025. The parties shall login for the conference via Zoom using the information previously provided. See DE 5 . *My prior Order at DE 46 included an incorrect calendar date. This Amended Order corrects this inadvertent error and contains the intended conference date of Thursday, March 27, 2025. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 3/10/2025. (jrz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 46 PAPERLESS ORDER RESETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM: To accommodate a change in my schedule, the final discovery status conference in this case is reset for 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 28, 2025. The parties shall file their pre-conference Joint Discovery Status Report by Thursday, March 20, 2025. The parties shall login for the conference via Zoom using the information previously provided. See DE 5 . Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 3/10/2025. (jrz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 45 RESPONSE to Motion re #44 First MOTION to Compel Expert Witness Disclosure PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFFS COMPLIANCE WITH EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURES and INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Replies due by 3/10/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Wandner, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 44 First MOTION to Compel Expert Witness Disclosure by Allen Exploration, LLC. Responses due by 3/12/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 43 RESPONSE to Motion re #42 First MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Daniel Porter, Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC. Replies due by 3/5/2025. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 42 First MOTION to Compel Discovery by Allen Exploration, LLC. Responses due by 3/10/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 41 Notice of Ninety Days Expiring Filed by Allen Exploration, LLC re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter, #24 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter, #17 Reply in Support of Motion filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #21 Supplement, filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #13 Response to Motion filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter, #25 Reply in Support of Motion, filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #22 Supplement filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter, #20 Reply in Support of Motion filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter, #18 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #10 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David G. Concannon. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17919936 filed by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 40 Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re #37 MOTION for Sanctions Filed. filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 39 RESPONSE in Opposition re #37 MOTION for Sanctions Filed filed by Daniel Porter, Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC. Replies due by 2/18/2025. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 38 Plaintiff's REPLY to #36 Response in Opposition to Motion, PLAINTIFFS REPLY TO DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS SECOND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS INCLUDING ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT and INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Wandner, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 37 MOTION for Sanctions Filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #35 Plaintiff's MOTION THE PLAINTIFFS SECOND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS INCLUDING ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. Replies due by 2/10/2025. (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 35 Plaintiff's MOTION THE PLAINTIFFS SECOND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS INCLUDING ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit-1-Composite Emails)(Wandner, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #32 Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. Replies due by 1/31/2025. (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 33 First MOTION for Confidentiality Order Filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit Exhibit H)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 32 Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions by Daniel Porter, Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel Production of Documents filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. Replies due by 1/24/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 30 Notice of Ninety Days Expiring by Allen Exploration, LLC re #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer filed by Allen Exploration, LLC, #10 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David G. Concannon. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17919936 filed by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 29 Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel Production of Documents by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Responses due by 1/21/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit)(Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 28 Plaintiff's REPLY to Response to Motion re #26 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Plaintiffs Complaint filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition re #26 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Plaintiffs Complaint filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. Replies due by 12/30/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 26 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Plaintiffs Complaint by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Responses due by 12/23/2024. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 25 REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel , #23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit A)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Replies due by 12/2/2024. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 23 Defendant's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Affidavit, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 22 SUPPLEMENT to #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 21 SUPPLEMENT to #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel , #17 Reply to Response to Motion, #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer, #13 Response to Motion, #20 Reply to Response to Motion, #18 Response in Opposition to Motion, Revised Order by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 20 First REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavits Porter & McDowell)(Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 19 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Allen Exploration, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel David G. Concannon filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. Replies due by 11/19/2024. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Exhibit A, #2 Affidavit Exhibit B)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 17 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer filed by Allen Exploration, LLC. (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 16 Plaintiff's RESPONSE to #7 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 15 Plaintiff's MOTION to Disqualify Counsel by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Responses due by 11/13/2024. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavits Porter & McDowell)(Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 14 First Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge NOT SIGNED by all parties . Filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 13 RESPONSE to Motion re #12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer Response filed by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter. Replies due by 11/4/2024. (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 12 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer by Allen Exploration, LLC. Responses due by 11/6/2024. (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 11 First Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, Daniel Porter (Kibbey, Richard) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 10 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David G. Concannon. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17919936 by Allen Exploration, LLC. Responses due by 11/4/2024. (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 9 First Corporate Disclosure Statement Filed by Allen Exploration, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Concannon & Charles, PC for Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 8 STATUS REPORT REMOVAL by Allen Exploration, LLC (Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 7 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint , COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Carl Allen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Lanza, Christopher) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
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Filing 6
ORDER Setting Discovery Procedures. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/11/2024. See attached document for full details. (ls) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.]
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| Filing 5 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM: I will hold a final discovery status conference on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. via Zoom. To join, the parties shall log in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time using the Zoom information below from a secure location and with a secure internet connection. **Please test your device's audio/video settings prior to joining the conference for functionality.** Join ZoomGov Meeting: # Zoom Link Meeting ID: 161 921 4596 Passcode: 185708 If the link does not work, paste this link information into your address bar and go: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619214596?pwd=ZWgzYUsyRmFqdmdsUnYvdzdaUjVRUT09 Prior to the conference, by Thursday, March 13, 2025, the parties shall file a Joint Discovery Status Report addressing (1) what discovery has been propounded by each party; (2) if the discovery requests have been answered; (3) the status of depositions, including the number of depositions taken, those that remain to be taken and if they have been scheduled, and an explanation of any delay in deposition scheduling; (4) the status of expert disclosures; (5) if there are any outstanding discovery disputes; (6) if the parties believe a discovery status conference is needed and whether it may be canceled; and (7) if the parties can certify that all discovery will be completed by the discovery deadline. I encourage the parties to keep in mind their obligations in discovery and to work cooperatively to complete discovery in this case as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. To the extent either party believes Court intervention is necessary, such party shall abide by the procedures set forth in my forthcoming Discovery Procedures Order. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/11/2024. (jrz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE IN REMOVAL CASES (Removal Status Report due by 10/25/2024.) Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/11/2024. See attached document for full details. (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
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Filing 3
ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 8/25/2025 09:30 AM in Fort Pierce Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez., Calendar Call set for 8/21/2025 01:30 PM in Miami Division before Judge Jose E. Martinez.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 10/11/2024. See attached document for full details. (pcs) #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. [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.]
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| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jose E. Martinez. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard 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. (scn) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Daniel Porter & Maritime Research & Recovery, LLC, vs. Carl Allen, individually and Allen Exploration, LLC.) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17900582, filed by Carl Allen. (No Answer filed, no Motion to Dismiss filed) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit Exhibit I)(Lanza, Christopher) Modified text on 10/11/2024 (scn). [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/27/2025.] |
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