Florida Middle District Court
Judge:Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Referred: Christopher P Tuite
Case #: 8:24-cv-00948
Nature of Suit470 Other Statutes - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal- Racketeering (RICO)
Case Filed:Apr 19, 2024
Case in other court:Pasco County Court, 2024SC001267SCAXES
Last checked: Friday Apr 19, 2024 5:11 PM EDT
Defendant
Clarity Services Inc.
Defendant
Dustin A. Dernier
Represented By
Dariel Abrahamy
Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
contact info
Defendant
FSST Management Services LLC d/b/a 605 Lending
Defendant
Lead Bank
Defendant
Velocity Ventures Group LLC
Plaintiff
Sean Allen


Docket last updated: 05/14/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, May 13, 2024
40 40 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Mon 05/13 2:17 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Clarity Services, Inc.'s 39 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. Clarity must respond to the Complaint by May 24, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 5/13/2024. (ZG)
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Friday, May 10, 2024
39 39 motion Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Complaint Fri 05/10 5:25 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal by Clarity Services Inc.. (Ruiz, Maria)
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38 38 motion Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction Fri 05/10 5:10 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by FSST Management Services, LLC.(Schulte, Conly)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Anthony Reider,
Att: 2 Exhibit A to declaration of Anthony Reider,
Att: 3 Exhibit B to declaration of Anthony Reider,
Att: 4 Exhibit C to declaration of Anthony Reider,
Att: 5 Exhibit D to declaration of Anthony Reider,
Att: 6 Declaration of Dustin Dernier,
Att: 7 Exhibit A to declaration of Dustin Dernier
37 37 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 05/10 12:32 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants Velocity Ventures Group, LLC, and Lead Bank's 36 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. Velocity Ventures and Lead Bank must respond to the Complaint by May 24, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 5/10/2024. (ZG)
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36 36 motion Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Complaint Fri 05/10 12:08 PM
Second Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by Lead Bank, Velocity Ventures Group LLC. (Agnello, Nicholas) (Modified on 5/10/2024, to edit text) (BGR)
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Wednesday, May 08, 2024
35 35 notice Notice of appearance Wed 05/08 5:05 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Martin Bonan on behalf of Sean Allen (Bonan, Thomas)
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34 34 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 05/08 1:35 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re15 Standing Order by Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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33 33 notice Notice of a Related Action Wed 05/08 1:32 PM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. Related case(s): No (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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misc Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/08 1:34 PM
***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID Related [+] by attorney Conly J. Schulte. Related document:29 MOTION for Conly Schulte to appear pro hac vice . (DAY)
Related: [-] ceipt Number TPA-70391 for $150
misc Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/08 1:35 PM
***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID Related [+] by attorney W. Blake Follis. Related document:30 MOTION to appear pro hac vice . (DAY)
Related: [-] ceipt Number TPA-70391 for $150
Friday, May 03, 2024
32 32 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Fri 05/03 10:31 AM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Dariel Abrahamy on behalf of Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. Lead Counsel: Conly Schulte. (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024
31 31 order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/01 8:40 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants FSST Management Services, LLC and Dustin A. Dernier's 29 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Conly J. Schulte and 30 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Blake Follis. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, they shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/1/2024. (ACL)
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
30 30 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 04/30 5:32 PM
MOTION to appear pro hac vice by Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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29 29 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 04/30 5:31 PM
MOTION for Conly Schulte to appear pro hac vice by Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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Monday, April 29, 2024
28 28 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Mon 04/29 9:25 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants Velocity Ventures Group, LLC, and Lead Bank's 26 Joint Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. Velocity Ventures and Lead Bank must respond to the Complaint by May 10, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/29/2024. (ZG)
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27 27 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Mon 04/29 9:19 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Clarity Services, Inc.'s 18 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. Clarity must respond to the Complaint by May 10, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/29/2024. (ZG)
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Friday, April 26, 2024
26 26 motion Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Complaint Fri 04/26 11:06 AM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal Unopposed by Lead Bank, Velocity Ventures Group LLC. (Agnello, Nicholas)
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25 25 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 04/26 11:03 AM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Lead Bank. (Agnello, Nicholas)
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24 24 notice Notice of a Related Action Fri 04/26 11:02 AM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Lead Bank. Related case(s): No (Agnello, Nicholas)
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23 23 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Fri 04/26 11:02 AM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas Steven Agnello on behalf of Lead Bank. Lead Counsel: Nicholas S. Agnello. (Agnello, Nicholas)
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22 22 notice Notice of appearance Fri 04/26 11:01 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Steven Agnello on behalf of Lead Bank (Agnello, Nicholas)
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
21 21 notice Notice of a Related Action Thu 04/25 8:26 PM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Clarity Services Inc.. Related case(s): No (Ruiz, Maria)
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20 20 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Thu 04/25 8:25 PM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Maria Helena Ruiz on behalf of Clarity Services Inc.. Lead Counsel: Maria H. Ruiz. (Ruiz, Maria)
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19 19 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 04/25 8:24 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Clarity Services Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Experian plc, Other Affiliate Experian Holdings, Inc. for Clarity Services Inc.. (Ruiz, Maria)
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18 18 motion Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Complaint Thu 04/25 8:20 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal by Clarity Services Inc.. (Ruiz, Maria)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
17 17 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 04/24 11:29 AM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Velocity Ventures Group LLC identifying Corporate Parent Constellation Software Inc. for Velocity Ventures Group LLC. (Agnello, Nicholas)
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16 16 order Order Wed 04/24 10:52 AM
ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant Velocity Ventures Group, LLC's 8 Corporate Disclosure Statement fails to meet the standards this Court requires to effectively screen cases for potential conflicts. The Court requires parties to disclose "ownership however small of a party's shares or stock," not simply those whose ownership constitutes 10% or more. See (Doc. 15 ) at 7. Velocity Ventures must file a new statement using the form attached to the 15 Civil Case Order (also available on the undersigned's website) by May 1, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/24/2024. (ZG)
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15 15 order Standing Order Wed 04/24 9:47 AM
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The Parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after removal. Each Party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/24/2024. (ZG)
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14 14 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Wed 04/24 9:33 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's 13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. Defendant must respond to the complaint by May 10. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 4/24/2024. (ZG)
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13 13 motion Extension of Time to File Wed 04/24 9:25 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint by Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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12 12 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Wed 04/24 9:20 AM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Dariel Abrahamy on behalf of Dustin A. Dernier, FSST Management Services, LLC. Lead Counsel: Dariel Abrahamy. (Abrahamy, Dariel)
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Monday, April 22, 2024
11 11 misc Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 04/22 5:37 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Sean Allen. (Gulen, Fethullah)
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10 10 notice Notice of a Related Action Mon 04/22 5:22 PM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sean Allen. Related case(s): No (Gulen, Fethullah)
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9 9 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Mon 04/22 5:21 PM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Fethullah Gulen on behalf of Sean Allen. Lead Counsel: Fethullah Gulen. (Gulen, Fethullah)
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8 8 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 04/22 4:33 PM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Velocity Ventures Group LLC identifying Corporate Parent Constellation Software Inc. for Velocity Ventures Group LLC.. (Agnello, Nicholas)
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7 7 notice Notice of a Related Action Mon 04/22 4:31 PM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Velocity Ventures Group LLC. Related case(s): No (Agnello, Nicholas)
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6 6 notice Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Mon 04/22 4:31 PM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas Steven Agnello on behalf of Velocity Ventures Group LLC. Lead Counsel: Nicholas S. Agnello. (Agnello, Nicholas)
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5 5 notice Notice of appearance Mon 04/22 4:30 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Steven Agnello on behalf of Velocity Ventures Group LLC (Agnello, Nicholas)
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4 4 notice Notice to Counsel of Local Rule Mon 04/22 1:22 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Conly J. Schulte, Erica Khalili 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (EAM)
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3 3 notice Notice to Counsel of Local Rule Mon 04/22 12:13 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Fethullah Gulen and Dariel Abrahamy 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). (AJS)
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2 2 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Mon 04/22 12:11 PM
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:24-cv-948-KKM-CPT. (AJS)
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Friday, April 19, 2024
1 1 notice Notice of Removal Fri 04/19 4:15 PM
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from County Court Pasco County, case number 2024SC001267 filed in State Court on 3/1/24. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-22003474 filed by Dustin A. Dernier.(Abrahamy, Dariel)
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Att: 1 State Court Docket Sheet State Court Docket Sheet,
Att: 2 State Court COMPLAINT State Court Complaint and Summons and Returns,
Att: 3 Exhibit Consent to Removal,
Att: 4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet