AMERICAN YACHT GROUP LLC et al v. REECE et al
| Florida Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Mark E Walker |
| Referred: | Michael J Frank |
| Case #: | 4:25-cv-00137 |
| Nature of Suit | 190 Contract - Other Contract |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute |
| Case Filed: | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | Florida Southern, 9:24-cv-81276 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 11:04 AM EDT |
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Defendant
BRIAN REECE
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Defendant
LYNN REECE
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Mediator
CORI FLAM MELTZER
4600 Sheridan Street, Ste. 400
Hollywood, FL 33021 |
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Plaintiff
AMERICAN YACHT GROUP LLC
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Plaintiff
HYDRASPORTS CUSTOM BOATS LLC
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| Docket last updated: 04/02/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order
Wed 04/02 3:55 PM
INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER :Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 4/16/2025 . Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 5/16/2025 . Discovery due by 7/31/2025 . Status Report due by 5/2/2025 . Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/2/25. (sjb) |
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| Friday, March 28, 2025 | ||
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Fri 03/28 3:12 PM
ANSWER to21 Amended Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by BRIAN REECE, LYNN REECE. (KENNEDY, CHRISTINA) |
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | ||
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transfer
Case Transferred In - District Transfer (COURT USE ONLY)
Wed 03/26 7:56 AM
Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 9:24-cv-81276. Original file received. |
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utility
Action Required by District Judge - No NEFs in SEALED Cases
Wed 03/26 8:00 AM
ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re:27 Case Transferred In - District Transfer (sjb) |
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
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ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS OR TRANSFER VENUE. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (DE 17) is GRANTED IN PART. The Clerk of Court SHALL TRANSFER this case to the Northern District of Florida,Tallahassee Division and Close this case. All pending motions are DENIED as moot. Closing Case. Motions terminated:17 MOTION to Dismiss1 Complaint, or Alternatively Motion to Transfer Venue and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Brian Reece, Lynn Reece. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/25/2025. See attached document for full details. (ar24) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
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RESPONSE to Motion re17 MOTION to Dismiss1 Complaint, or Alternatively Motion to Transfer Venue and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by American Yacht Group, LLC. Replies due by 3/28/2025. (Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | ||
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Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Cori Flam Meltzer, American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC, Brian Reece, Lynn Reece as Mediator. (Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
| 23 | 23 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part22 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs seek to extend the deadline to respond to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue (DE17 ) by two (2) weeks. In support, Plaintiffs state that with the filing of their Amended Complaint they have mooted the dismissal portion of Defendants' Motion, but require additional time to respond to Defendants' appended Motion to Transfer Venue. Motions for Extension of Time must demonstrate good cause supported by specific facts. On the face of the Motion, it is unclear why Plaintiffs were unable to respond to the Motion to Transfer Venue by the deadline, as the Amended Complaint makes no alterations to its allegations of Venue. However, in the interest of expeditiously resolving the question of venue, which may prove dispositive, I will afford Plaintiffs a brief delay. Plaintiffs shall file a Response to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue on or by March 21, 2024. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/17/2025. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| Friday, March 14, 2025 | ||
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to17 MOTION to Dismiss1 Complaint, or Alternatively Motion to Transfer Venue and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by American Yacht Group, LLC.(Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Brian Reece, Lynn Reece, filed by American Yacht Group, LLC.(Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Exhibit A - Purchase Agreement
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | ||
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Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Brian Reece, Lynn Reece (Kennedy, Christina) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | ||
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PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION. ( Amended Pleadings due by 3/20/2025., Discovery due by 7/10/2025., Joinder of Parties due by 3/20/2025., In Limine Motions due by 7/24/2025., Dispositive Motions due by 7/24/2025., Motions due by 7/24/2025., Pretrial Stipulation due by 8/25/2025.) Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 3/5/2025. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
[LINK:Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.] [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| 18 | 18 PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held via Zoom Video Teleconference. Scheduling Conference held on 3/5/2025. The Court discussed whether parties would be added, there is a motion pending, the trial period, pretrial deadlines, motions to continue, sealing of documents, consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, mediation or settlement conferences, requirements if a settlement is reached, the local rules, discovery, and good faith conferral. Written scheduling order and order of referral to mediation will be issued. Total time in court: 27 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Kelly B. Holbrook, Christina Marie Kennedy. (Digital 11:05:18) (swr) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| Friday, February 28, 2025 | ||
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MOTION to Dismiss1 Complaint, or Alternatively Motion to Transfer Venue and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Brian Reece, Lynn Reece. Responses due by 3/14/2025. (Kennedy, Christina) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | ||
| 16 | 16 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 3/5/2025 at 11:00 AM in the West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference (VTC). Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two (2) business days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is strongly disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 160 540 3826 and Passcode: 246129. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 2/27/2025. (nrs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | ||
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ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: (Jury Trial set for 9/22/2025 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 9/17/2025 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for to conduct a Scheduling Conference with notices (NEFs for Events only) for all filings in case. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/26/2025. See attached document for full details. (pcs)
[LINK:Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.] [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | ||
| 14 | 14 PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot11 Motion for Entry of Default. As Defendants have now appeared in this action and Plaintiff did not oppose their requested extension of time to respond to the Complaint, Plaintiff's request for a clerk's entry of default (DE11 ) is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/20/2025. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| 13 | 13 PAPERLESS ORDER granting12 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants seek to extend the deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint to February 28, 2025. In support, Defendants represent that counsel was recently retained on February 13, 2025, and thus additional time is needed to formulate a response. Motions for Extension of Time must demonstrate good cause supported by specific facts. I find good cause to grant the relief requested, however I note that Defendants' response to the Complaint was due on February 6, 2025. In this instance, Defendants cite personal family circumstances that prevented them from filing a timely response or motion for extension, which I deem to be excusable. But I caution all Parties that strict compliance with court deadlines is expected, and that future Motions for Extension of Time must be filed prior to the deadline to be extended. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's Complaint on or by February 28, 2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/20/2025. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to1 Complaint, by Brian Reece, Lynn Reece. Attorney Christina Marie Kennedy added to party Brian Reece(pty:dft), Attorney Christina Marie Kennedy added to party Lynn Reece(pty:dft).(Kennedy, Christina) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | ||
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Plaintiff's MOTION for Default Judgment by American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC.(Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Kelly B. Holbrook
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| Friday, January 31, 2025 | ||
| 10 | 10 Clerk's Notice to Filer re8 Certificate of Service. Wrong Event Selected ; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The document was re-docketed by the Clerk, see 9 . It is not necessary to refile this document. (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 | ||
| 9 | 9 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC. Brian Reece served on 1/16/2025, response/answer due 2/6/2025; Lynn Reece served on 1/16/2025, response/answer due 2/6/2025 (See DE8 for image). (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC re 7 Order,, Plaintiffs' Proof of Service(Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Copy of Service Email
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| 7 | 7 PAPERLESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. On January 13, 2025, pursuant to Plaintiffs' Motion (DE5 ), I entered an Order requiring the Plaintiffs to serve Defendants by January 28, 2025. (DE6 ). To date, Plaintiffs have not filed a return or poof of service, and have not sought an extension. Therefore, on or by February 4, 2025, Plaintiffs shall SHOW CAUSE in writing why this case should not now be dismissed without prejudice. Alternatively, Plaintiffs may file proof of timely service in the record by that date. Moreover, I caution Plaintiffs that if no timely response to this Order to Show Cause is filed, dismissal may result. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/30/2025. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | ||
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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND AND SUBSTITUTE SERVICE granting5 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/13/2025. See attached document for full details. (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Thursday, January 09, 2025 | ||
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Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time To Effectuate Service on Defendants and to Permit Substitute Service with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC. Responses due by 1/23/2025.(Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Diligence to Effect Personal Service,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Affidavit of Attempted Certified Mailing on Brian Reece,
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Exhibit Affidavit of Attempted Certified Mailing on Lynn Reece,
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Att: 4
Exhibit Declaration of Kelly B. Holbrook
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| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | ||
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Summons Issued as to Brian Reece, Lynn Reece. (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) to Brian Reece and Lynn Reece by American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC re1 Complaint, filed by Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC, American Yacht Group, LLC (Holbrook, Kelly)[Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | ||
| 2 | 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman 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. (scn) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.] | |
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17909021, filed by American Yacht Group, LLC, Hydrasports Custom Boats, LLC.(Holbrook, Kelly) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 3/26/2025.]
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Ex A - Buyers Agreement
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