Kelly et al v. Direct Mortgage Corp et al
| Brooks Kelly and Jason Harris |
| James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, Jim Beech and LenderMAC Holdco LLC |
| James Beech and Jim Beech |
| Jason Harris and Brooks Kelly |
| 2:2026cv00143 |
| February 20, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Jared C Bennett |
| Robert J Shelby |
| Labor: Fair Standards |
| 29 U.S.C. § 2101 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 36
SCHEDULING ORDER granting #35 Motion for Scheduling Order. Amended Pleadings due by 9/1/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 9/1/2026. Expert Discovery due by 3/24/2027. Motions due by 4/19/2027. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 7/8/2026. (mh)
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| Filing 35 Stipulated MOTION for Scheduling Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 34 ANSWER to #31 Counterclaim filed by Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly.(Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 33 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendants Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Tieman, Matthew) |
| Filing 32 Modification of Docket re #31 Answer to Amended Complaint and Counterclaim: Counterclaim party roles corrected to reflect JAMES (JIM) BEECH as Counterclaim Plaintiff and BROOKS KELLY and JASON HARRIS as Counterclaim Defendants. Direct Mortgage Corp and LenderMAC Holdco LLC removed as Counterclaim Plaintiffs per pleading. (mh) |
| Filing 31 ANSWER to #10 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly filed by James Beech, LenderMAC Holdco LLC, Direct Mortgage Corp. Attorney Philip R. Stein added to party LenderMAC Holdco LLC(pty:dft)(Stein, Philip) |
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Filing 30
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Matthew W. Tieman for James Beech,Matthew W. Tieman for Direct Mortgage Corp,Matthew W. Tieman for LenderMAC Holdco LLC.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 Jared C. Bennett on 5/27/26. (jrj)
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #26 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Phillip R. Stein for James Beech,Phillip R. Stein for Direct Mortgage Corp,Phillip R. Stein for LenderMAC Holdco LLC.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 Jared C. Bennett on 5/27/26. (jrj)
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| Filing 28 MOTIONS REFERRED - #26 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Philip R. Stein , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5798676,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case, #27 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew W. Tieman , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5798703,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of cas Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(mjm) |
| Filing 27 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew W. Tieman , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5798703,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 James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Brough, Daniel) |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Philip R. Stein , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5798676,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 James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Brough, Daniel) |
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #10 Amended Complaint. LenderMAC to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' #10 amended complaint is extended to June 1, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/8/2026. (mh)
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #21 Motion to Set Aside Default. The #17 Entry of Default is VACATED. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 5/7/2026. (mh)
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| Filing 23 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Entry of Default by Clerk by Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly re #17 Clerk's Entry of Default Certificate, 18 Order,, (Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 22 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #10 Amended Complaint, filed by Defendants James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Amended Complaint) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Brough, Daniel) |
| Filing 21 Stipulated MOTION to Set Aside Default Certificate filed by Defendants James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion to Set Aside Clerk's Entry of Default Certificate)(Brough, Daniel) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel K. Brough on behalf of James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC (Brough, Daniel) |
| Filing 19 Case randomly assigned to Judge Robert J. Shelby per DTO 18 . Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C636(b)(1)(A). Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. (sg) |
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Filing 18
DOCKET TEXT ORDER FOR CASE TO BE REASSIGNED. The Clerk of the Court recently entered #17 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT CERTIFICATE, which states that Defendant LenderMac Holdco LLC ("LenderMac") has been served with process but has failed to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Because consent to the jurisdiction of the magistrate judge is not feasible given LenderMac's failure to respond to the complaint, the court HEREBY ORDERS that this case be reassigned to a district judge through random reassignment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/5/2026. (docket text order, no attached document) (afc)
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| Filing 17 VACATED per #24 ORDER Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT CERTIFICATE as to LenderMAC Holdco LLC. A copy of the Notice of Electronic Filing and document mailed to LenderMAC Holdco LLC c/o Kenneth G. Jo 10550 Camden Drive, Suite B Cypress, CA 90630. (sg) Modified on 5/7/2026 (mh). |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Entry of Default as to LenderMAC Holdco LLC and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Proposed Certificate of Default, #3 Proof of Service)(Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 15 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 James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, Plaintiffs Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly. (sg) |
| Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Brooks Kelly, Jason Harris. Waiver received from Direct Mortgage Corp. and James Beech on 04/01/2026. (Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Brooks Kelly, Jason Harris. Summons as to LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 12 Summons Issued Electronically as to LenderMAC Holdco 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. (bg) |
| Filing 11 Requested Summons as to LenderMAC Holdco LLC. (Markowitz, Lucas) |
| Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT against James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp, LenderMAC Holdco LLC with Jury Demand. New Defendants: LenderMAC Holdco LLC. filed by Brooks Kelly, Jason Harris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4) (Markowitz, Lucas) |
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Filing 9
ORDER granting #5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lucas A Markowitz for Jason Harris,Lucas A Markowitz for Brooks Kelly.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 Jared C. Bennett on 03/04/2026. (sg)
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Filing 8
ORDER granting #4 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Ellen R Boyd for Jason Harris,Ellen R Boyd for Brooks Kelly.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 Jared C. Bennett on 03/04/2026. (sg)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Philip Stein for James Beech, Direct Mortgage Corp. (sg) |
| Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Brooks Kelly, Jason Harris. Waiver received from Direct Mortgage Corp. and James Beech on 03/02/2026. (Egan, Austin) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lucas Markowitz , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5712433,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 Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Egan, Austin) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ellen Boyd , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5712427,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 Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Egan, Austin) |
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Filing 3
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 02/24/2026. (sg)
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| Filing 2 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Lucas A. Markowitz, Ellen R. Boyd for Jason Harris, Brooks Kelly. (kop) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5704670) filed by Brooks Kelly, Jason Harris. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Egan, Austin) |
| Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00143-JCB. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop) |
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