Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC v. Cogut et al

New York Southern District Court
Judge:Jed S Rakoff
Case #: 1:25-cv-02555
Nature of Suit470 Other Statutes - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Cause18:1964 Civil Remedies: Racketeering (RICO) Act
Case Filed:Mar 27, 2025
Last checked: Thursday Mar 27, 2025 5:09 PM EDT
Defendant
Craig Myles Cogut
49 Mayfair Lane
Greenwich, CT 06831
Defendant
David Harold Cogut
684 Broadway Apt. PH12E
New York, NY 10012
Defendant
Deborah Charlotte Cogut
49 Mayfair Lane
Greenwich, CT 06831
Defendant
Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP
750 E. Main Street, Suite 600
Stamford, CT 06902
Plaintiff
Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC
1800 N. Military Trail Suite 150
Boca Raton, FL 33431


Docket last updated: 04/24/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, April 24, 2025
19 19 3 pgs order Order for Initial Pretrial Conference Thu 04/24 4:46 PM
NOTICE OF COURT CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 5/7/2025 at 11:15 AM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. The dial-in information for the call will be as follows: USA Toll-Free : (855) 244-8681; Access Code: 23174323257. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/24/2025) (ks)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
18 18 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 04/16 1:06 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joshua Arditi Naftalis on behalf of David Harold Cogut, Deborah Charlotte Cogut, Craig Myles Cogut, Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP..(Naftalis, Joshua)
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Monday, April 07, 2025
17 17 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Mon 04/07 11:28 AM
STIPULATION AND ORDER WAIVING SERVICE AND EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and among the parties through their undersigned counsel as follows: 1. Defendants waive any remaining service of the Summons and Complaint and any objections to the absence of a Summons or of service of the Summons in this action. Defendants keep all defenses or objections, including those relating to the Court's jurisdiction and the venue of the action. 2. Defendants shall file their response to the Complaint (whether by answer or motion) by May 30, 2025. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/7/2025) David Harold Cogut answer due 5/30/2025; Deborah Charlotte Cogut answer due 5/30/2025; Craig Myles Cogut answer due 5/30/2025. (ar)
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Friday, April 04, 2025
16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 04/04 5:33 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Tapan Rajen Oza on behalf of Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Oza, Tapan)
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15 15 misc Proposed Stipulation and Order Fri 04/04 4:37 PM
PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by David Harold Cogut, Deborah Charlotte Cogut, Craig Myles Cogut, Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP. Related [+]
Related: [-] ed, Kevin
14 14 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 04/04 4:30 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP..(Lee, Rex)
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13 13 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 04/04 4:25 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rex Lee on behalf of David Harold Cogut, Deborah Charlotte Cogut, Craig Myles Cogut, Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP..(Lee, Rex)
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12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 04/04 4:03 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kevin Samuel Reed on behalf of David Harold Cogut, Deborah Charlotte Cogut, Craig Myles Cogut, Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP. Related [+]
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Friday, March 28, 2025
11 11 2 pgs service Summons Issued Fri 03/28 1:02 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Craig Myles Cogut..(gp)
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10 10 2 pgs service Summons Issued Fri 03/28 1:01 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Deborah Charlotte Cogut..(gp)
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9 9 2 pgs service Summons Issued Fri 03/28 1:01 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to David Harold Cogut..(gp)
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8 8 2 pgs service Summons Issued Fri 03/28 12:59 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP..(gp)
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notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Fri 03/28 12:58 PM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(gp)
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utility Case Designation Fri 03/28 12:58 PM
Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (gp)
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utility Case Designated ECF Fri 03/28 12:59 PM
Case Designated ECF. (gp)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
7 7 2 pgs service Request for Issuance of Summons Thu 03/27 5:53 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pegasus Capital Advisors LP, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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6 6 2 pgs service Request for Issuance of Summons Thu 03/27 5:52 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to David Cogut, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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5 5 2 pgs service Request for Issuance of Summons Thu 03/27 5:49 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Deborah Cogut, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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4 4 2 pgs service Request for Issuance of Summons Thu 03/27 5:47 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Craig Myles Cogut, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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3 3 2 pgs misc Civil Cover Sheet Thu 03/27 5:37 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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2 2 2 pgs misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 03/27 5:35 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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1 1 233 pgs cmp Complaint Thu 03/27 5:30 PM
COMPLAINT against David Harold Cogut, Deborah Charlotte Cogut, Craig Myles Cogut, Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30839309)Document filed by Fintech Leaders Fund, LLC..(Zimmerman, Philippe)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - UK Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - WhatsApp Excerpt,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - WhatsApp Excerpt,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Appointment of Corporate Director,
Att: 5 Exhibit E - Appointment of Director,
Att: 6 Exhibit F - Wire Transfers,
Att: 7 Exhibit G - Historical Webpage,
Att: 8 Exhibit H - UK Amended Defence