Gaddis v. Just Brands USA, Inc. et al
| Florida Southern District Court | |
| Judge: | Rodney Smith |
| Case #: | 0:19-cv-62067 |
| Nature of Suit | 370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Fraud |
| Case Filed: | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Terminated: | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Feb 12, 2020 3:51 AM EST |
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Defendant
Just Brands FL, LLC
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Defendant
Just Brands USA, Inc.
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Defendant
SSGI Financial Services, Inc.
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Defendant
Just Brands, Inc.
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Defendant
Just CBD, LLC
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Plaintiff
Jesse S. Gaddis
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| Docket last updated: 02/21/2025 11:59 PM EST |
| Thursday, January 16, 2020 | ||
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order
Order Dismissing Case
Thu 01/16 6:01 PM
FINAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Closing Case. Motions terminated: 41 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by SSGI Financial Services, Inc., Just Brands, Inc., Just Brands USA, Inc., Just CBD, LLC, Just Brands FL, LLC, 40 MOTION TO DISMISS 29 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by SSGI Financial Services, Inc., Just Brands, Inc., Just Brands USA, Inc., Just CBD, LLC, Just Brands FL, LLC. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 1/16/2020. See attached document for full details. (dco) |
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notice
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal - aty
Thu 01/16 5:50 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice by Jesse S. Gaddis (Bursor, Scott) |
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| Friday, January 10, 2020 | ||
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motion
Stay
Fri 01/10 11:56 PM
MOTION to Stay Discovery by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., Just Brands, Inc., Just CBD, LLC, SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Responses due by 1/24/2020(Bronson, Ardith) |
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 01/10 9:19 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS29 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., Just Brands, Inc., Just CBD, LLC, SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Responses due by 1/24/2020(Bronson, Ardith) |
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misc
Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/10 6:03 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Just CBD, LLC (Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/10 6:01 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Just Brands, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Ash Group of Florida, Inc. for Just Brands, Inc. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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| Monday, December 16, 2019 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 12/16 10:25 AM
Summons Issued as to Just Brands, Inc., Just CBD, LLC. (cbr) |
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| Friday, December 13, 2019 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 12/13 2:47 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part32 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants Just Brands USA, Inc., Just Brands, FL, LLC, and SSGI Financial Services, Inc. shall file their joint motion to dismiss in response to the29 Amended Complaint by no later than January 10, 2020, not to exceed nineteen (19) pages in length. Plaintiff shall file his response to the motion to dismiss by no later than January 31, 2020, not to exceed nineteen (19) pages in length. Defendants shall file their reply brief, if any, by no later than February 14, 2020. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 12/13/2019. (dco) |
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notice
Notice of Filing Proposed Summons(es)
Fri 12/13 1:23 PM
NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Jesse S. Gaddis re29 Amended Complaint filed by Jesse S. Gaddis (Bursor, Scott) |
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| Friday, December 06, 2019 | ||
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misc
Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1
Fri 12/06 4:26 PM
Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.(Bronson, Ardith) |
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Text of Proposed Order
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| Thursday, December 05, 2019 | ||
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notice
Clerks Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney
Thu 12/05 7:11 AM
Clerks Notice to Filer re32 MOTION for Extension of Time and to Set a Briefing Schedule on Defendants' Forthcoming Motions to Dismiss . Motion with Multiple Reliefs Filed as One Relief ; ERROR - The Filer selected only one relief event and failed to select the additional corresponding events for each relief requested in the motion. The docket entry was corrected by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document but future filings must comply with the instructions in the CM/ECF Attorney User's Manual. AND Wrong Motion Relief(s) Selected ; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong motion relief(s) when docketing the motion. The correction was made by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document but future motions filed must include applicable reliefs. (ls) |
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| Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Wed 12/04 5:11 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time and to Set a Briefing Schedule on Defendants' Forthcoming Motions to Dismiss by Jesse S. Gaddis. Responses due by 12/18/2019(Bursor, Scott) |
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Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, December 03, 2019 | ||
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order
Order Striking
Tue 12/03 10:19 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER STRIKING27 Joint Scheduling Report, to the extent that the parties' Proposed Scheduling Order ([27-1]) fails to comply with the Court's instructions in its September 1, 2019 Order. See DE7 at 1 ("The parties shall also file a Proposed Scheduling Order, adhering to the format and guidance of the attached form. ") (emphasis added). Specifically, the Proposed Scheduling Order fails to set out specific proposed dates and omits multiple pretrial deadlines altogether. See id. at 3-4. The parties shall file a revised Proposed Scheduling Order that complies with the Court's instructions by no later than December 6, 2019. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 12/3/2019. (dco) |
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Tue 12/03 10:01 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot24 Motion to Dismiss1 Complaint, in light of the filing of the29 Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 12/3/2019. (dco) |
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| Monday, December 02, 2019 | ||
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cmp
Amended Complaint
Mon 12/02 6:36 PM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc., Just Brands, Inc., Just CBD, LLC, filed by Jesse S. Gaddis.(Bursor, Scott) |
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Summon(s)
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2019 | ||
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Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge
Wed 11/27 2:08 PM
Joint Election to Jurisdiction for Final Disposition of Motions . Filed by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1
Wed 11/27 2:06 PM
Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.(Bronson, Ardith) |
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Text of Proposed Order - Proposed Scheduling Order Setting Civil Trial Date and Pretrial Schedule
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Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1
Wed 11/27 1:17 PM
Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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| Monday, November 18, 2019 | ||
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Affidavit
Mon 11/18 8:40 PM
AFFIDAVIT /DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENDANTS JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS signed by: Ardith Bronson re24 Joint MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice1 Complaint, MOTION TO DISMISS1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.(Bronson, Ardith) |
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motion
Dismiss Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 11/18 8:33 PM
Joint MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice1 Complaint, , MOTION TO DISMISS1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ( Responses due by 12/2/2019) by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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| Friday, November 15, 2019 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 11/15 10:10 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting21 22 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorneys Frederick J. Klorczyk III and Neal J. Deckant. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 11/15/2019. (dco) |
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| Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 11/13 6:22 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Neal J. Deckant. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID 113C-11919065. Filing Fee $ 75.00 by Jesse S. Gaddis. Responses due by 11/27/2019 (Bursor, Scott) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 11/13 6:20 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Frederick J. Klorczyk III. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID 113C-11919035. Filing Fee $ 75.00 by Jesse S. Gaddis. Responses due by 11/27/2019 (Bursor, Scott) |
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| Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | ||
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 11/12 11:18 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting16 17 18 19 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorneys Stefanie J. Fogel, Colleen Carey Gulliver, Keara M. Gordon, and Rachael Kessler. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 11/12/2019. (dco) |
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| Monday, November 11, 2019 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 11/11 5:32 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Rachael Kessler. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-12136751 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Responses due by 11/25/2019(Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certification of Rachael Kessler,
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Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 11/11 5:27 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Keara M. Gordon. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-12136743 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Responses due by 11/25/2019(Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certification of Keara M. Gordon,
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Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 11/11 5:23 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Colleen Carey Gulliver. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-12136733 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Responses due by 11/25/2019(Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certification of Colleen Carey Gulliver,
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 11/11 5:17 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Stefanie J. Fogel. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-12136715 by Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Responses due by 11/25/2019(Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certification of Stefanie J. Fogel,
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Text of Proposed Order
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Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Mon 11/11 5:05 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by SSGI Financial Services, Inc. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Mon 11/11 5:04 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Just Brands USA, Inc. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Mon 11/11 5:02 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Just Brands FL, LLC (Bronson, Ardith) |
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| Thursday, September 19, 2019 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 09/19 4:40 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jesse S. Gaddis. SSGI Financial Services, Inc. waiver sent on 8/20/2019, answer due 11/18/2019. (Bursor, Scott) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 09/19 4:39 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jesse S. Gaddis. Just Brands FL, LLC waiver sent on 8/20/2019, answer due 11/18/2019. (Bursor, Scott) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 09/19 4:38 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jesse S. Gaddis. Just Brands USA, Inc. waiver sent on 8/20/2019, answer due 11/18/2019. (Bursor, Scott) |
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| Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Tue 09/10 5:04 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting8 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall respond to the1 Complaint by no later than November 18, 2019. The parties shall comply with the Court's7 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report, Certificates of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statements by no later than November 27, 2019. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/10/2019. (dco) |
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utility
~Util - Set/Reset Answer Due Deadline ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 09/11 10:39 AM
Set/Reset Answer Due Deadline: All Defendants., Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings All Defendants.( Joint Scheduling Report due by 11/27/2019) per DE 9 (cbr) |
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| Monday, September 09, 2019 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Mon 09/09 5:07 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Comply with Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report, Certificates of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Jesse S. Gaddis. Responses due by 9/23/2019(Bursor, Scott) |
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| Sunday, September 01, 2019 | ||
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order
Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report
Sun 09/01 1:28 PM
ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT, CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES AND CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Joint Scheduling Report due by 10/2/2019. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/1/2019. See attached document for full details. (dco) |
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| Thursday, August 22, 2019 | ||
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 08/22 2:29 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice4 5 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorneys Frederick J. Klorczyk III and Neal J. Deckant. Local counsel did not consent to electronically serve all documents and things that may be served electronically or consent to serving documents in compliance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. A sample motion can be found on the Court's website. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/22/2019. (dco) |
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| Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 08/20 8:03 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Neal J. Deckant. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-11919065 by Jesse S. Gaddis. Responses due by 9/3/2019 (Bursor, Scott) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 08/20 7:52 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Frederick J. Klorczyk III. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-11919035 by Jesse S. Gaddis. Responses due by 9/3/2019 (Bursor, Scott) |
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| Monday, August 19, 2019 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 08/19 8:31 AM
Summons Issued as to Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc. (amb) |
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| Friday, August 16, 2019 | ||
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order
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
Mon 08/19 8:26 AM
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle 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. (amb) |
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Complaint
Fri 08/16 7:03 PM
COMPLAINT against Just Brands FL, LLC, Just Brands USA, Inc., SSGI Financial Services, Inc.. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number 113C-11910747, filed by Jesse S. Gaddis.(Bursor, Scott) |
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Civil Cover Sheet,
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