Kline et al v. Bitconnect et al
Consolidated
Lead case: 9:18-cv-80086
Lead case: 9:18-cv-80086
| Florida Southern District Court | |
| Judge: | Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Referred: | Dave Lee Brannon |
| Case #: | 9:18-cv-80512 |
| Nature of Suit | 850 Other Statutes - Securities/Commodities/Exchange |
| Cause | 15:0077 Securities Fraud |
| Case Filed: | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Terminated: | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Case in other court: | Florida Middle, 8:18-cv-00319 |
| Last checked: Monday Oct 15, 2018 4:17 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Glenn Arcaro
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Defendant
BitConnect International PLC
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Defendant
BitConnect Ltd.
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Defendant
BitConnect Trading Ltd.
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Defendant
Bitconnect
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Defendant
John Does
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Defendant
Joshua Jeppesen
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Defendant
Ryan Maasen
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Movant
Albert Parks
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Movant
Faramarz Shemirani
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Plaintiff
Lena Huna
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Plaintiff
Andrew Kline
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Plaintiff
Charles Mabra
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Plaintiff
Dusty Showers
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| Docket last updated: 11/25/2024 11:59 PM EST |
| Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel Order on Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases
Wed 06/20 12:22 PM
ORDER Approving Stipulation/Consolidating Cases for Appointing Lead Plaintiff, Approving Co-Lead Counsel and Creation of Executive Committee. The Securities class actions, 9:18-cv-80086-DMM; 9:18-cv-80319DMM; 98:18-cv-21118-DMMM, 9:18-cv-80512-DMM pending in this Judicial District are hereby consolidated for all purposes pursuant to Rule 42 (a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Case numbers 9:18-cv-80319DMM; 98:18-cv-21118-DMMM, 9:18-cv-80512-DMM are closed. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/19/2018. Associated Cases: 9:18-cv-80086-DMM, 1:18-cv-21118-DMM, 9:18-cv-80319-DMM, 9:18-cv-80512-DMM (kpe) |
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utility
Create Case Association
Wed 06/20 12:04 PM
Cases associated. (kpe) |
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~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Wed 06/20 12:36 PM
Civil Case Terminated per Chambers. Closing Case. (kpe) |
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| Thursday, June 07, 2018 | ||
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Thu 06/07 9:51 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kiran Narayan Bhat on behalf of Ryan Maasen. Attorney Kiran Narayan Bhat added to party Ryan Maasen(pty:dft). (Bhat, Kiran) |
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| Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | ||
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misc
Stipulation
Wed 06/06 5:07 PM
STIPULATION regarding Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Counsel (Dkt. No. 30) by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani(Silver, David) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Friday, May 04, 2018 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Fri 05/04 1:47 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a filed by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani. (Silver, David) |
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| Friday, April 27, 2018 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion
Fri 04/27 5:06 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a filed by Andrew Kline. Replies due by 5/4/2018.(Eggnatz, Joshua) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1: Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2: Paige Proof of Service,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3: Kline Proof of Service,
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Exhibit 4: Mengesha Proof of Service
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respm
Response to Motion
Fri 04/27 4:51 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a filed by Ryan Maasen. Replies due by 5/4/2018. (Stumphauzer, Ryan) |
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| Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | ||
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misc
Bar Letter
Wed 04/18 2:27 PM
Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Carl E. Volz, Desiree Moore and Nicole Claire Mueller, mailing date April 18, 2018, (pt) |
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Bar Letter
Wed 04/18 2:26 PM
Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Michael J. Klein, mailing date April 18, 2018, (pt) |
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order
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
Wed 04/18 1:29 PM
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks and Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (jua) |
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transfer
Case Transferred In - District Transfer - CV - NO FEE
Wed 04/18 1:18 PM
Case transferred in from Florida Middle; Case Number 8:18-cv-00319. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jua). |
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order
- Order pdf attached
Wed 04/18 9:11 AM
ORDER transferring case to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division. The Court's April 6, 2018 Show Cause Order 27 is DISCHARGED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the file. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/17/2018. (RLH) |
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| Friday, April 13, 2018 | ||
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AFFIDAVIT of David C. Silver re:30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani.(Silver, David)
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1,
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Exhibit 2,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 4,
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Exhibit 5
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MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani.(Silver, David)
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, April 11, 2018 | ||
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RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re27 Order pdf filed by Andrew Kline. (Pascucci, Michael)
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| Friday, April 06, 2018 | ||
| 28 | 28 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice 26 Plaintiff's Motion for Relief From Local Rule 4.04(b), based on 27 the Court's Order. On its own motion, the Court stays Plaintiffs' deadline to move for class certification pending the Court's ruling on its jurisdiction over this matter. Should the Court retain jurisdiction, Plaintiffs may refile their motion, which the Court will consider as timely filed. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/6/2018. (RLH) | |
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ORDER that on or before Monday, April 16, 2018, Plaintiffs are directed to SHOW CAUSE why this action should be allowed to proceed in this forum. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/6/2018. (RLH)
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| Thursday, April 05, 2018 | ||
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Unopposed MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically From Local Rule 4.04(b) by Lena Huna, Andrew Kline, Charles Mabra, Dusty Showers. (Eggnatz, Joshua)
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| Friday, March 23, 2018 | ||
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NOTICE of compliance re22 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro (Volz, Carl)
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| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | ||
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NOTICE of compliance re20 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro (Moore, Desiree)
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NOTICE of compliance re20 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro (Mueller, Nicole)
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| Monday, March 19, 2018 | ||
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ORDER granting 21 Defendant Arcaro's motion for Carl Volz to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/19/2018. (ACS)
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| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Carl E. Voltz, appearing on behalf of Glenn Arcaro (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA049504.) Related document:21 MOTION for Carl E. Volz to appear pro hac vice. (AG) | ||
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Desiree F. Moore, appearing on behalf of Glenn Arcaro (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA049504.) Related document:18 MOTION for Desiree F. Moore to appear pro hac vice. (AG) | ||
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Nicole C. Mueller, appearing on behalf of Glenn Arcaro (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA049504.) Related document:17 MOTION for Nicole C. Mueller to appear pro hac vice. (AG) | ||
| Friday, March 16, 2018 | ||
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MOTION for Carl E. Volz to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro.(Lumpkin, Carol) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. NOTE: Exhibit removed from the docket; Special Admission Attorney Certification Form shall be filed in paper format with the Clerk of Court, counsel notified. Modified on 3/19/2018 (LD).
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Att: 2
Exhibit Proposed Order
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ORDER granting 17 Defendant Glenn Arcaro's motion by Nicole C. Mueller to appear pro hac vice; granting 18 Defendant Glenn Arcaro's motion by Desiree F. Moore to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/16/2018. (DK)
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| 19 | 19 ENDORSED ORDER granting 16 Defendant Glenn Arcaro's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint. Answer or response due on or before the 45th day after the lead plaintiff files or designates the operative pleading. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/16/2018. (RLH) | |
| Thursday, March 15, 2018 | ||
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MOTION for Desiree F. Moore to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro.(Lumpkin, Carol) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. NOTE: Exhibit removed from the docket; Special Admission Attorney Certification Form shall be filed in paper format with the Clerk of Court, counsel notified. Modified on 3/16/2018 (LD).
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Att: 2
Exhibit Proposed Order
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MOTION for Nicole C. Mueller to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro.(Lumpkin, Carol) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. NOTE: Exhibit removed from the docket; Special Admission Attorney Certification Form shall be filed in paper format with the Clerk of Court, counsel notified. Modified on 3/16/2018 (LD).
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Att: 2
Exhibit Proposed Order
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint by Glenn Arcaro.(Lumpkin, Carol)
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| 15 | 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting 13 Motion for Reconsideration. Defendants shall respond on or before the 45th day after the lead plaintiff files or designates the operative pleading. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/15/2018. (RLH) | |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | ||
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NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Ryan Maasen. (Stumphauzer, Ryan)
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Unopposed MOTION for Reconsideration of the Court's March 8, 2018 Endorsed Order by Ryan Maasen.(Stumphauzer, Ryan)
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Long Lawsuit Complaint,
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Exhibit 2 - Long Lawsuit Order Transferring Case,
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Exhibit 3 - Argiro Lawsuit Complaint
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| Thursday, March 08, 2018 | ||
| 12 | 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendants' response due on or before April 9, 2018. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/8/2018. (RLH) | |
| Wednesday, March 07, 2018 | ||
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NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Ryan Maasen. (Stumphauzer, Ryan)
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Ryan Maasen.(Stumphauzer, Ryan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Paige Lawsuit Complaint,
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Exhibit 2 - Wildes Lawsuit Complaint,
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Exhibit 3 - Avalos Lawsuit Complaint
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| Friday, February 09, 2018 | ||
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NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - Track 2 issued by Deputy Clerk on 2/9/2018. (SRC)
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| Thursday, February 08, 2018 | ||
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STANDING ORDER: Filing of documents that exceed twenty-five pages. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 07/15/08. (LNR)
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| Wednesday, February 07, 2018 | ||
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SUMMONS issued as to Joshua Jeppesen. (LNR)
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SUMMONS issued as to Bitconnect LTD. (LNR)
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SUMMONS issued as to Ryan Maasen. (LNR)
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SUMMONS issued as to Glenn Arcaro. (LNR)
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SUMMONS issued as to Bitconnect Trading LTD. (LNR) (LNR).
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SUMMONS issued as to Bitconnect International, PLC. (LNR)
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number TPA48661) filed by All Plaintiffs.(LNR)
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Att: 4
Exhibit D,
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Att: 5
Civil Cover Sheet
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