Produce Alliance v. Granato et al
| Produce Alliance, South Mill Mushroom, LLC, Ruby Robinson Co., LLC, Goodfarms, Inc and Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce |
| Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro, Marty Granato, Karen Granato and MT Property Management, LLC |
| C.H. Robinson Company, Inc. |
| 2:2025cv00828 |
| September 19, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Howard C Nielson |
| Cecilia M Romero |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 07 U.S.C. § 0499 Agricultural Commodities Act |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 64 Defendants Marty Granato and MT Property Management, LLCs' ANSWER to #38 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Marty Granato, MT Property Management, LLC.(Gilmore, Brett) |
| Filing 63 NOTICE of Appearance by Brett C. Gilmore on behalf of Marty Granato, MT Property Management, LLC (Gilmore, Brett) |
| Filing 62 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.. Waiver received from MT Property Management, LLC; Marty Granato on 03/11/2026. (Amendola, Mark) |
| Filing 61 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro. Waiver received from Joe Granato, Inc., Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro on 03/11/2026. (Nurenberg, Steven) |
| Filing 60 Summons Issued Electronically as to Karen Granato. 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. (kec) |
| Filing 59 COMPLAINT IN INTERVENTION against Joe Granato, Karen Granato, Marty Granato, MT Property Management, LLC, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro filed by C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Statement of Account, #2 Exhibit Representative Unpaid Invoice, #3 Exhibit U.S.D.A. Order) (Amendola, Mark) |
Filing 58
ORDER granting #47 C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.'s Motion to Intervene. Movant shall file its Complaint in Intervention within fourteen (14) days of entry of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 3/4/2026. (dle)
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Filing 57
ORDER granting #56 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint. Answer deadline updated for Marty Granato, MT Property Management, LLC to 3/17/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 3/4/2026. (dle)
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| Filing 56 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #38 Amended Complaint,, filed by Defendants Marty Granato, MT Property Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Derum, Chad) |
| Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance by Chad R. Derum on behalf of Marty Granato, MT Property Management, LLC (Derum, Chad) |
| Filing 54 ANSWER to #38 Amended Complaint,, filed by Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro.(Nurenberg, Steven) |
| Filing 53 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Ruby Robinson Co., LLC, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, Produce Alliance, South Mill Mushroom, LLC, Goodfarms, Inc. Summons as to Marty Granato. (Muir, P.) |
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Filing 52
ORDER granting #51 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint. Answer due 2/26/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 2/20/2026. (dle)
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| Filing 51 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #38 Amended Complaint,, filed by Defendants Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Nurenberg, Steven) |
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Filing 50
ORDER granting #49 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Mark A. Amendola for C.H. Robinson Company, Inc..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/attorney-admissions#PHV.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 Cecilia M. Romero on 2/18/2026. (dle)
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| Filing 49 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mark A. Amendola , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5700270,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 Movant C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Zenger, Joel) |
| Filing 48 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Movant C.H. Robinson Company, Inc. identifying C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Zenger, Joel) |
| Filing 47 MOTION to Intervene and Memorandum in Support - Unopposed filed by Movant C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to Intervene, #2 Exhibit Proposed Complaint in Intervention) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero. Attorney Joel T. Zenger added to party C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.(pty:mov)(Zenger, Joel) |
| Filing 46 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Ruby Robinson Co., LLC, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, Produce Alliance, South Mill Mushroom, LLC, Goodfarms, Inc. Summons as to MT Property Management, LLC. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 45 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Ruby Robinson Co., LLC, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, Produce Alliance, South Mill Mushroom, LLC, Goodfarms, Inc. Summons as to Karen Granato. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 44 Summons Issued Electronically as to MT Property Management, LLC. 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) |
| Filing 43 Summons Issued Electronically as to Marty Granato. 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) |
| Filing 42 Summons Issued Electronically as to Karen Granato. 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) |
| Filing 41 Requested Summons as to MT Property Management, LLC. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 40 Requested Summons as to Marty Granato. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 39 Requested Summons as to Karen Granato. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 38 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro, Marty Granato, Karen Granato, MT Property Management, LLC. New Plaintiffs: South Mill Mushroom, LLC, Goodfarms, Inc., Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, Ruby Robinson Co., LLC. New Defendants: Marty Granato, Karen Granato, MT Property Management, LLC. Removed Defendants: Marissa Jones. filed by Produce Alliance, South Mill Mushroom, LLC, Ruby Robinson Co., LLC, Goodfarms, Inc, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4) (Muir, P.) |
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Filing 37
ORDER granting #35 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 2/3/2026. (dle)
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| Filing 36 MOTION REFERRED - #35 MOTION to Amend Complaint #2 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Supporting Memorandum. Motion referred to Cecilia M. Romero. (dle) |
| Filing 35 MOTION to Amend Complaint #2 Complaint, and Memorandum in Support Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Supporting Memorandum filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Complaint, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Muir, P.) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Change of Address by P. Matthew Muir (Muir, P.) |
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Filing 33
ORDER denying without prejudice #26 Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Injunction. The parties may file a renewed motion for such relief that demonstrates that the court may properly grant the requested preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 12/23/2025. (bas)
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| Filing 32 RETURN OF SERVICE. Executed for Personal Subpoena Duces Tecum Served on WElls Fargo Bank NA on 11/24/25. Filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 31 RETURN OF SERVICE. Executed for Personal Subpoena Duces Tecum Served on Mountain America Credit Union on 11/24/25. Filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven E. Nurenberg on behalf of Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro (Nurenberg, Steven) |
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #28 Stipulated Motion for Scheduling Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 11/19/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 28 Stipulated MOTION for Scheduling Order filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Attorney Planning Meeting Report, #2 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(Surbey, Blake) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY re #25 Attorney Planning Meeting Report. Pursuant to the #13 Order to Propose Schedule, a Stipulated Motion for Scheduling Order must be filed contemporaneously with the Attorney Planning Meeting Report. The clerk requests the filer of the original document to file the required pleading. The new pleading will receive a new document number on the docket. (dle) |
| Filing 26 Joint MOTION for Permanent Injunction and Memorandum in Support (Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Injunction) filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Surbey, Blake) |
| Filing 25 REPORT OF ATTORNEY PLANNING MEETING. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Surbey, Blake) |
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #23 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Steven E. Nurenberg for Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro.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 Utah's local rules from the court's web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 11/5/25 (alt)
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| Filing 23 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Steven E. Nurenberg , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5606040,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 Defendants Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit Pro Hac Vice Application)(Sackett, Scott) |
| Filing 22 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 Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro, Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (dle) |
| Filing 21 Defendants Joe Granato, Inc.'s Michael McCarty's and Michael Tangaro's ANSWER to Complaint filed by Joe Granato, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro. Attorney Scott L. Sackett, II added to party Joe Granato(pty:dft), Attorney Scott L. Sackett, II added to party Michael McCarty(pty:dft), Attorney Scott L. Sackett, II added to party Michael Tangaro(pty:dft)(Sackett, Scott) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Marissa Jones filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance (Muir, P.) |
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Blake A. Surbey for Produce Alliance.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 Cecilia M. Romero on 10/14/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 18 MOTIONS REFERRED - #12 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Blake A. Surbey , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5560916,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(kec) |
| Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Produce Alliance. Summons as to Marissa Jones. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Produce Alliance. Summons as to Michael Tangaro. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Produce Alliance. Summons as to Michael McCarty. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Produce Alliance. Summons as to Joe Granato. (Muir, P.) |
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Filing 13
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 9/23/2025. (dle)
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| Filing 12 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Blake A. Surbey , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5560916,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 Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Muir, P.) |
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Filing 11
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 9/22/2025. (dle)
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Filing 10
CIVIL STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr on 5/12/2025. (ks)
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| Filing 9 Summons Issued Electronically as to Michael Tangaro. 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. (mdj) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued Electronically as to Joe Granato. 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. (mdj) |
| Filing 7 Summons Issued Electronically as to Michael McCarty. 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. (mdj) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Marissa Jones. 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. (mdj) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Blake A. Surbey for Produce Alliance. (mdj) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- 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 at the address on the form. Please do not e-file the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed to Plaintiff Produce Alliance. (Notice generated by Clerk's Office) Form due by 10/10/2025. (mdj) |
| Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Plaintiff Produce Alliance identifying BEP, LLC as Corporate Parent. (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Joe Granato, Marissa Jones, Michael McCarty, Michael Tangaro (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5559511) filed by Produce Alliance. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Statements and Invoices, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Muir, P.) |
| Filing 1 Case has been indexed. Plaintiff Produce Alliance is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 405.00 by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction and a judge will not be assigned until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts #PDF version and email it to [email protected] for issuance. (kop) |
| Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr. added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-00828-HCN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (mdj) |
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