Florida Middle District Court
Judge:Sheri Polster Chappell
Referred: Nicholas P Mizell
Case #: 2:24-cv-00340
Nature of Suit791 Labor - Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Cause29:1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits
Case Filed:Apr 15, 2024
Last checked: Tuesday Apr 16, 2024 1:09 AM EDT
Defendant
Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, P.A.
Defendant
Courtney Turney
Defendant
The Newport Group, Inc.
Represented By
Alexander Castro, I
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Defendant
Caren Snead Williams
Defendant
Joshua Sheridan
Defendant
Tracey Morganelli
Defendant
Anne McTigue
Represented By
Alexander Castro, I
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
contact info
Defendant
Adam McKay
Defendant
JM Families Enterprises, Inc.
Defendant
Thomas Haas
Defendant
Randazzo Filice
Defendant
Marcela Filice
Defendant
Anne Dowdell
Defendant
Martha Aristizabal
Plaintiff
Maureen Lynch


Docket last updated: 05/14/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, May 13, 2024
33 33 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Mon 05/13 7:50 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Anne McTigue, The Newport Group, Inc.. (Castro, Alexander)
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Friday, May 10, 2024
32 32 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 05/10 10:16 AM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Courtney Turney. (Roman, Ryan)
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31 31 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 05/10 10:15 AM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Caren Snead Williams. (Roman, Ryan)
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30 30 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 05/10 10:13 AM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by JM Families Enterprises, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent JM Family Enterprises, Inc. for JM Families Enterprises, Inc. (Roman, Ryan) Modified text on 5/10/2024 (ABM)
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29 29 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Fri 05/10 10:09 AM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ryan Alan Roman on behalf of JM Families Enterprises, Inc., Caren Snead Williams, Courtney Turney. Lead Counsel: Ryan Roman. (Roman, Ryan)
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Wednesday, May 08, 2024
28 28 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Wed 05/08 2:46 PM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Zachary Spencer Knoblock on behalf of Adam McKay. Lead Counsel: Zachary S. Knoblock. (Knoblock, Zachary)
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024
27 27 notice Notice of appearance Wed 05/01 2:18 PM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Appearance by David W. Adams on behalf of Marcela Filice, Randazzo Filice (Adams, David)
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26 26 notice Notice to Counsel of Local Rule Wed 05/01 2:05 PM
NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LNR)
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misc Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/01 2:35 PM
***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID Related [+] by attorney Brian W. Sullivan, appearing on behalf of Anne McTigue, The Newport Group, Inc. Related document:12 MOTION for Brian W. Sullivan to appear pro hac vice. (ABM)
Related: [-] ceipt Number 16592 for $150
misc Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/01 2:36 PM
***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID Related [+] by attorney Christopher J. Boran, appearing on behalf of Anne McTigue, The Newport Group, Inc. Related document:13 MOTION for Christopher J. Boran to appear pro hac vice. (ABM)
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
25 25 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 04/30 5:19 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Marcela Filice, Randazzo Filice. (Adams, David)
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24 24 notice Notice of appearance Tue 04/30 4:28 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary J. Glaser on behalf of Marcela Filice, Randazzo Filice (Glaser, Zachary)
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23 23 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 04/30 1:42 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Martha Aristizabal. (Albinson, Jeffrey)
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22 22 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 04/30 1:40 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Joshua Sheridan. (Albinson, Jeffrey)
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21 21 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 04/30 1:38 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, P.A.. (Albinson, Jeffrey)
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20 20 notice Notice of appearance Tue 04/30 11:56 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Spencer Knoblock on behalf of Adam McKay (Knoblock, Zachary)
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Monday, April 29, 2024
19 19 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 04/29 5:02 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement Defendant, Anne Nancy Dowdell's Disclosure Statement Pursuant to Local Rule 3.03 by Anne Dowdell. (Gould, Douglas)
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18 18 notice Notice of appearance Mon 04/29 4:24 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Gould on behalf of Anne Dowdell (Gould, Douglas)
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17 17 notice Compliance notice Mon 04/29 4:20 PM
NOTICE of compliance by Anne Dowdell (Gould, Douglas)
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16 16 notice Notice (Other) Mon 04/29 9:28 AM
NOTICE of Consent to Removal and Response to Notice of Removal by Martha Aristizabal, Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, P.A., Joshua Sheridan (Albinson, Jeffrey) Modified on 4/29/2024 as to docket text (ARL)
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
15 15 notice Notice of appearance Thu 04/25 3:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Alan Albinson on behalf of Martha Aristizabal, Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, P.A., Joshua Sheridan (Albinson, Jeffrey)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
14 14 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 04/24 10:29 AM
ORDER granting 12 , 13 unopposed motions for special admission of attorneys Sullivan and Boran. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/24/2024. (JMM)
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Monday, April 22, 2024
13 13 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 04/23 8:52 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Christopher J. Boran to appear pro hac vice by Anne McTigue, The Newport Group, Inc. (ABM)
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12 12 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 04/23 8:46 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Brian W. Sullivan to appear pro hac vice by Anne McTigue, The Newport Group, Inc. (ABM)
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Friday, April 19, 2024
11 11 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 04/19 11:44 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 10 defendants The Newport Group, Inc. and Anne McTigue's motion for extension of time to respond. By May 13, 2024, both defendants must respond to the amended complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/19/2024. (TLP)
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
10 10 motion Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Complaint Thu 04/18 11:02 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re5 Complaint [Amended Complaint] by Anne McTigue, The Newport Group, Inc.. (Castro, Alexander)
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9 9 order Civil Action Order Wed 04/17 11:38 AM
CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 4/17/2024. (WRW)
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
8 8 utility *Remark Tue 04/16 11:00 AM
ORDER consolidating state court cases 23-CA-9988 and 23-CA-213. (Filed in state court on 03/20/2024) (HAI)
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7 7 answer Answer to Complaint Tue 04/16 10:58 AM
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to 5 Complaint, with Jury Demand - Combined Answers (Filed in state court on 02/23/2024)(HAI)
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6 6 cmp Complaint Tue 04/16 10:54 AM
COMPLAINT against Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, Marcela Filice, Randazzo Filice, Thomas Haas, JM Families Enterprises, Inc., Maureen Lynch, Tracey Morganelli, Pruco Life Insurance Company with Jury Demand filed by Anne Dowdell. (Filed in state court on 08/25/2023)(HAI)
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5 5 cmp Complaint Tue 04/16 10:50 AM
Amended COMPLAINT against Martha Aristizabal, Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, P.A., Anne Dowdell, Marcela Filice, Randazzo Filice, Thomas Haas, JM Families Enterprises, Inc., Adam McKay, Anne McTigue, Tracey Morganelli, Joshua Sheridan, Caren Snead Williams, The Newport Group, Inc., Courtney Turney with Jury Demand filed by Maureen Lynch. (Filed in state court on 02/20/2024)(HAI)
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4 4 notice Notice to Counsel of Local Rule Tue 04/16 8:47 AM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Douglas Gould of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL)
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3 3 notice Notice to Counsel of Local Rule Tue 04/16 8:46 AM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brian Sullivan and Christopher Boran Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL)
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2 2 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Tue 04/16 8:45 AM
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:24-cv-340-SPC-NPM. (ARL)
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Monday, April 15, 2024
1 1 notice Notice of Removal Mon 04/15 10:48 PM
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, Florida, case number 2023-CA-000213 filed in State Court on 2/20/24. Filing fee $405, receipt number CFLMDC-21985386 filed by The Newport Group, Inc., Anne McTigue.(Castro, Alexander)
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Att: 1 State Court COMPLAINT 1 - Lynch Complaint,
Att: 2 State Court COMPLAINT 2 - Dowdell Complaint,
Att: 3 State Court ANSWER Combined Answers,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 - Consolidation Order,
Att: 5 State Court Other Documents Pending Motions,
Att: 6 State Court Other Documents 4 - Par1 of State Court File,
Att: 7 State Court Other Documents 5 - Part 2 of State Court file,
Att: 8 Exhibit 6 - JM Family Consent,
Att: 9 Exhibit 7 - Pruco Consent,
Att: 10 Exhibit 8 - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal,
Att: 11 State Court Docket Sheet State Court Docket Sheet,
Att: 12 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet