Red Cat Holdings Inc. et al v. Vector Defense Inc. et al
| Red Cat Holdings Inc and Teal Drones |
| Vector Defense Inc. and George Matus |
| 2:2025cv00646 |
| August 4, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Jared C Bennett |
| Ted Stewart |
| Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (a) - Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets |
| Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 71
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER denying #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/4/2025. (mh)
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Filing 70
Transcript Purchased by: Paul J. Sampson, Adam Rosenthal, Victoria Hubona re #69 transcript(s) of 10/29/2025. (kec)
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Filing 69
**RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 10/29/2025 before Judge Ted Stewart. Court Reporter/Transcriber Ed Young, Telephone number 801-328-3202. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Please review the transcript within 14 days after receiving this notice to determine if personal data identifiers need to be redacted. If redaction is not required, the transcript will be made electronically available 90 days after this notice. If redaction of personal identifies is needed, a party must file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction within 21 days after receiving this notice. Within 42 days after receiving this notice, a party must file a Redaction Request identifying the information that must be redacted. Please review DUCivR 5.2-1 for additional information about redacting personal identifiers or protected information. The Attorney Filing the Notice of Intent To Request Redaction and Redaction request must send a copy to the court reporter. The court will not send a copy to the court reporter. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 11/24/2025. Redaction Request due 12/15/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/5/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/2/2026. (kec)
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Filing 68
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ted Stewart: Motion Hearing held on 10/29/2025 re #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. Discussion and argument heard from all parties. The Court takes the matter under advisement and will issue a ruling as soon as possible. Attorney for Plaintiff: Adam Rosenthal, Victoria Hubona, Christina Jepson, Attorney for Defendant: Paul Sampson, Christopher Mack, Darren Reid, Zachary Williams. Court Reporter: Ed Young.(rlr)
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Filing 67
AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM by Vector Defense Inc. for proceedings held on 10/29/2025 before Judge Stewart.. (Sampson, Paul)
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Filing 66
AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones for proceedings held on 10/29/2025 before Judge Ted Stewart.. (Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 65
REPLY BRIEF re #64 Response (NOT to motion), #63 Reply Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Objections, filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 64
RESPONSE re #62 Notice of Filing, filed by George Matus. (Reid, Darren)
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Filing 63
REPLY BRIEF re #62 Notice of Filing Supplemental Declarations in Advance of the October 29, 2025 Preliminary Injunction Hearing filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Sampson, Paul)
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Filing 62
NOTICE OF FILING of Supplemental Declarations in Advance of the October 29, 2025 Preliminary Injunction Hearing filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 61
Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Support re #55 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum in Support (Vector Defense, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss #1 Complaint) filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Sampson, Paul)
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Filing 60
MEMORANDUM in Support re #56 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant George Matus. (Reid, Darren)
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Filing 59
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #56 MOTION to Dismiss (Matus's Motion to Dismiss) filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 58
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #55 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum in Support (Vector Defense, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss #1 Complaint) filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 57
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION re: #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support : (Notice generated by Chambers (rlr)). Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2025 at 09:30 AM in Rm 8.300 before Judge Ted Stewart. (rlr)
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Filing 56
MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant George Matus. (Reid, Darren)
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Filing 55
Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum in Support (Vector Defense, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss #1 Complaint) filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Krannich, Jess)
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Filing 54
AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones for proceedings held on 8/26/2025 before Judge Jared Bennett.. (Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 53
NOTICE of Appearance by Jess M. Krannich on behalf of Vector Defense Inc. (Krannich, Jess)
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Filing 52
Transcript Purchased by: Chris Mack re #51 transcript(s) of 8/26/25. (jrj)
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Filing 51
**RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Expedite Discovery held on August 26, 2025 before Judge Jared C. Bennett. Court Reporter/Transcriber Michelle Mallonee, RPR, CCR, Telephone number (801) 209-4979. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Please review the transcript within 14 days after receiving this notice to determine if personal data identifiers need to be redacted. If redaction is not required, the transcript will be made electronically available 90 days after this notice. If redaction of personal identifies is needed, a party must file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction within 21 days after receiving this notice. Within 42 days after receiving this notice, a party must file a Redaction Request identifying the information that must be redacted. Please review DUCivR 5.2-1 for additional information about redacting personal identifiers or protected information. The Attorney Filing the Notice of Intent To Request Redaction and Redaction request must send a copy to the court reporter. The court will not send a copy to the court reporter. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 9/30/2025. Redaction Request due 10/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/12/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/8/2025. (jrj) Modified by removing restricted text on 12/8/2025 (kop).
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Filing 50
REPLY to Response to Motion re #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support (Reply to Defendant Vector's Opposition) filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 49
REPLY to Response to Motion re #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support (Reply to Defendant Matus's Opposition) filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 48
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER denying #3 Motion to Expedite Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/2/2025. (alf)
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Filing 47
DOCKET TEXT ORDER GRANTING #43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond (Defendants' Joint Motion). For good cause shown, the court GRANTS the motion. Accordingly, the court HEREBY ORDERS that the deadline for Defendants to respond to #1 COMPLAINT is extended to 09/11/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 08/29/2025. (docket text order; no attached document) (jcd)
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Filing 46
Modification of Docket re #43 MOTION: Error: Pleading filed under motion event, Motion for Extension of Time. Pleading request time to file answer. Correction: Pleading motion event corrected to, Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. No further action needed. (mh)
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Filing 45
Remark re #44 AO 436 Electronic Sound/Audio Recording Order Form. Recording of hearing held on 8/26/2025, ECF no. 39. Audio recording was mailed to the requestor on 8/28/2025. (kec)
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Filing 44
AO 436 ELECTRONIC SOUND/AUDIO RECORDING ORDER FORM filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones for proceedings held on 08/26/2025 before Judge Jared C. Bennett. Name of Hearing Plaintiffs' Motion to Expedite Discovery. Time Start 2:00. Time End 3:25. (Audio Recording fee $ 34, receipt number AUTDC-5535901). (Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 43
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond (Defendants' Joint Motion) filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Mack, Christopher) Modified on 8/28/2025 by correcting motion event (mh).
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Filing 42
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY re #41 AO 435 Transcript Request Order Form. The hearing of 8/26/2025 was held electronically without a court reporter present. Counsel to file a request for a AO 436 Electronic Sound/Audio Recording Order Form found under civil event - Other Filings - Other Documents. The new request will receive a new document number on the docket. (mh)
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Filing 41
AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM by Vector Defense Inc. for proceedings held on August 26, 2025 before Judge Bennett.. (Mack, Christopher)
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Filing 40
NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Michael Storck on behalf of Vector Defense Inc. (Storck, Jason)
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Filing 39
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. Motion Hearing held on 08/26/2025 re: #3 Plaintiffs' MOTION to Expedite Discovery. Counsel for all parties appear via Zoom. The court hears argument from counsel and takes the motion under advisement. Written order to follow. Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Adam Ryan Rosenthal, Victoria W. Hubona, and Christina M. Jepson. Attorneys for Defendant Vector Defense Inc.: Paul J. Sampson and Christopher D. Mack. Attorneys for Defendant George Matus: Darren G. Reid, April M. Medley, and Zachary D. Williams. Court Reporter: N/A. Recording: Zoom. (Time Start: 2:00 p.m.; Time End: 3:25 p.m.; Room 7.100) (jcd)
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Filing 38
Amended AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of George Matus in Opposition re #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant George Matus. (Reid, Darren)
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Filing 37
REQUEST for the Court to Disregard Defendant Matus's Declaration re #29 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 36
REPLY to Response to Motion re #3 Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Hubona, Victoria)
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Filing 35
Modification of Docket re #33 Notice of Presiding Magistrate Assignment: Event issued erroneously. Case reassigned to district judge on 8/6/2025. (mh)
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Filing 34
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendants George Matus, Vector Defense Inc., Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (mh)
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Filing 33
STRICKEN ENTERED ERRONEOUSLY NOTICE OF PRESIDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at [email protected] or mail to the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Defendants George Matus, Vector Defense Inc., Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. Form due by 9/12/2025. (mh) Modified on 8/22/2025 by striking, case reassigned to district judge (mh).
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Filing 32
DOCKET TEXT ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion re: #3 Plaintiffs' MOTION to Expedite Discovery. Motion Hearing set for 08/26/2025 at 2:00 p.m. in US District Court-SLCU *virtual Court Via Zoom Conference* before Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 08/22/2025. (docket text order; no attached document) (jcd)
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Filing 31
Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #3 Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Sampson, Paul)
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Filing 30
Defendant's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Index of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Andy Yakulis, #3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Kaleb Ellis, #4 Exhibit C - Declaration of Seth Nason with Exhibits 1-23, #5 Exhibit D - [Proposed] Joint Stipulation)(Sampson, Paul)
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Filing 29
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #2 Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant George Matus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of George Matus)(Reid, Darren)
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Filing 28
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #3 Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant George Matus. (Reid, Darren)
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Filing 27
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendant Vector Defense Inc.. (Mack, Christopher)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Mack on behalf of Vector Defense Inc. (Mack, Christopher)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of Appearance by William Bradford Barber on behalf of Vector Defense Inc. (Barber, William)
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Filing 24
NOTICE of Appearance by Paul J. Sampson on behalf of Vector Defense Inc. (Sampson, Paul)
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Filing 23
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendant George Matus, Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (mh)
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary D. Williams on behalf of George Matus (Williams, Zachary)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Appearance by April M. Medley on behalf of George Matus (Medley, April)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of Appearance by Darren G. Reid on behalf of George Matus (Reid, Darren)
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Filing 19
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 8/12/2025. (mh)
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Filing 18
EXHIBITS filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones re #16 Summons Returned Executed. (Hunter, Corey)
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Filing 17
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. Summons as to Vector Defense Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Vector Defense Summons)(Hunter, Corey)
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Filing 16
SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. Summons as to George Matus. (Hunter, Corey)
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Adam Rosenthal for Red Cat Holdings Inc,Adam Rosenthal for Teal Drones.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 8/6/2025. (mh)
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Filing 14
ORDER granting #6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Victoria W. Hubona for Red Cat Holdings Inc,Victoria W. Hubona for Teal Drones.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 8/6/2025. (mh)
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Filing 13
ORDER REFERRING MOTION #3 Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum in Support filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones Motion referred to Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 8/6/2025. (gb)
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Filing 12
Case Reassigned to Judge Ted Stewart and Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett is referred under under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Case number will now read 2:25cv00646 TS. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (alf)
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Filing 11
Summons Issued as to George Matus., Summons Issued Electronically as to George Matus. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop)
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Filing 10
Summons Issued Electronically as to Vector Defense Inc.. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop)
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Filing 9
Requested Summons as to Vector Defense Inc.. (Hunter, Corey)
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Filing 8
Requested Summons as to George Matus. (Hunter, Corey)
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Filing 7
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Adam Rosenthal , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5509305,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application A. Rosenthal, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jepson, Christina)
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Filing 6
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Victoria W. Hubona , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5509276,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application- V. Hubona, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jepson, Christina)
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Filing 5
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Adam R. Rosenthal, Victoria W. Hubona for Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (kop)
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Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-00646-JCB. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop)
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Filing 4
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones identifying Red Cat Holdings as Corporate Parent. (Jepson, Christina)
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Filing 3
Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Expedited First Interrogatories to Matus, #2 Exhibit Proposed Protective Order, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Jepson, Christina)
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Filing 2
Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jepson, Christina)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5508937) filed by Red Cat Holdings Inc, Teal Drones. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Employment Agreement, #2 Exhibit Employee Solicitation, #3 Exhibit Ericson Red Cat Verification, #4 Exhibit Hitchcock Red Cat Verification, #5 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Jepson, Christina)
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