Roberts v. Blue Diamond Movers, LLC et al
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| Judge: | Rodney Smith |
| Case #: | 0:25-cv-60740 |
| Nature of Suit | 370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud |
| Cause | 28:1331 Federal Question |
| Case Filed: | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | Florida Middle, 3:24-cv-00688 |
| Last checked: Thursday Apr 17, 2025 10:05 AM EDT |
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Defendant
American Way Moving, LLC
2101 NW 33rd Street Suite 2800A
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 |
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Defendant
Blue Diamond Movers, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Normalea Roberts
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Defendant
Blue Diamond Movers, LLC
Terminated: 07/17/2024
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| Docket last updated: 04/25/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | ||
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order
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 04/17 12:53 PM
ORDER UPON RECEIPT OF TRANSFER re43 Case Transferred In - District Transfer Defendant American Way Moving, LLC shall have until May 2, 2025 to obtain new counsel and have that new counsel file a Notice of Appearance. On or before April 24, 2025, Plaintiff shall refile its Renewed Motion for Final Default Judgment only as it pertains to Blue Diamond Movers, Inc. (Deadline to obtain new counsel 5/2/2025.) Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 4/17/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) |
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Bar Letter
Thu 04/17 11:46 AM
Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney David Lee Ham, Jr., mailing date April 17, 2025, (pt) |
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order
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
Thu 04/17 9:55 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 Patrick M. Hunt 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
Thu 04/17 9:52 AM
Case transferred in from Florida Middle; Case Number 3:24-cv-00688. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jua) |
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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ORDER granting Defendant American Way Moving, LLC's 30 Motion to Transfer Venue to the extent the Clerk of the Court is directed to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division. Upon transfer, the Clerk of the Court shall close the file. To the extent American Way seeks dismissal of this action under Rules 8 and 12, the Court defers ruling on the Motion to allow the proper forum court to address the merits of those arguments. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 4/16/2025. (JPA)
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| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | ||
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PLAINTIFF'S Combined Renewed Motion for Final Judgment based on Default and Memorandum of Law in Support re24 Motion for Default Judgment, 37 Order on Motion for Default Judgment filed by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) Modified event type and docket text per Chambers on 4/16/2025 (MDC).
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| Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | ||
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CERTIFICATE of compliance re39 Order on Motion to Withdraw by American Way Moving, LLC. (Daum, Cassandra)
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ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw. Defendant American Way Moving, LLC shall employ new counsel who shall file a notice of appearance with the Court no later than May 2, 2025. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/2/2025. (JRC)
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Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant, American Way Moving, LLC by American Way Moving, LLC. (Daum, Cassandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
| 37 | 37 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice 24 Plaintiff's Motion for Final Judgment Based on Default. The Motion fails to include a proper memorandum of law as required by Local Rule 3.01(a). Plaintiff shall file a renewed motion on or before April 15, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 3/25/2025. (JRC) Modified on 3/25/2025 to edit docket text (JRC). | |
| Monday, March 24, 2025 | ||
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RESPONSE in Opposition re30 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David)
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| Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
| 35 | 35 ENDORSED ORDER: On March 4, 2025, the Honorable Monte C. Richardson, United States Magistrate Judge, entered an Order 34 setting aside the Clerk's Default as to Defendant American Way Moving, LLC. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall have up to and including March 21, 2025, to file a response to 30 Defendant, American Way Moving, LLC's Motion to Transfer Venue, or in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 3/7/2025. (JW) | |
| Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | ||
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ORDER granting 22 Motion to Set Aside Clerk Default. See Order for details.Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 3/4/2025. (JRC)
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| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE of change of address by David Lee Ham, Jr (Ham, David)
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| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
| 32 | 32 NOTICE TO COUNSEL David Lee Ham, Jr. of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (GL) | |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE of change of address by David Lee Ham, Jr (Ham, David)
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MOTION to Change Venue, or in the alternative, MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by American Way Moving, LLC. (Daum, Cassandra) Modified text and added event on 2/13/2025 (GL).
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| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | ||
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AFFIDAVIT of Normalea Roberts re:24 Final MOTION for Default Judgment against All Defendants by Normalea Roberts.(Ham, David)
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Att: 1
Exhibit Damages,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Damages,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Damages
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| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | ||
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RESPONSE in Opposition re22 MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default ,24 Final MOTION for Default Judgment against All Defendants filed by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David)
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RESPONSE in Opposition re24 Final MOTION for Default Judgment against All Defendants filed by American Way Moving, LLC. (Daum, Cassandra)
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| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Lee Ham, Jr on behalf of Normalea Roberts. Lead Counsel: David Lee Ham, Jr.. (Ham, David)
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| Friday, December 06, 2024 | ||
| 25 | 25 NOTICE TO COUNSEL David Lee Ham, Jr. 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). (EVK) | |
| Thursday, December 05, 2024 | ||
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Final MOTION for Default Judgment against All Defendants by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
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| Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | ||
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ORDER directing Plaintiff to show cause why the claims raised against Defendant Blue Diamond Movers, Inc. should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Show Cause Response due by 12/16/2024. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 12/4/2024. (JW)
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default by American Way Moving, LLC.(Daum, Cassandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of S. Lewis
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Appearance by Cassandra Rae Daum on behalf of American Way Moving, LLC (Daum, Cassandra)
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| Friday, September 20, 2024 | ||
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Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Blue Diamond Movers, Inc. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/20/2024. (SHS)
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Blue Diamond Movers, Inc. by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
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| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ||
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***SET ASIDE PURSUANT TO34 *** Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to American Way Moving, LLC (SHS) Modified on 3/4/2025 (LSS).
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| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | ||
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MOTION for Clerk's Default against American Way Moving, LLC by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
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PROOF of service by Normalea Roberts (Ham, David)
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| Friday, August 09, 2024 | ||
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PROOF of service by Normalea Roberts (Ham, David)
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Summons returned unexecuted as to Blue Diamond Movers, Inc. by Normalea Roberts (Ham, David) Modified on 8/12/2024 as to docket text (ARL).
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| Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | ||
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SUMMONS issued as to Blue Diamond Movers, Inc. (ELM)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David)
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Normalea Roberts.(Ham, David) Modified on 7/17/2024 to edit text (ELM).
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Att: 1
Exhibit,
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Att: 2
Exhibit
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| Monday, July 15, 2024 | ||
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SUMMONS issued as to American Way Moving, LLC. (LD)
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SUMMONS issued as to Blue Diamond Movers, LLC. (GL) (GL).
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| Friday, July 12, 2024 | ||
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) (GL).
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| 6 | 6 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JW) | |
| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | ||
| 5 | 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:24-cv-688-MMH-MCR. (ARL) | |
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CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) **SUMMONS IS INCORRECT;COUNSEL TO REFILE** Modified text on 7/12/2024 (KME).
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Normalea Roberts. (Ham, David) **SUMMONS IS INCORRECT;COUNSEL TO REFILE** Modified text on 7/12/2024 (KME).
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-22285036) filed by Normalea Roberts.(Ham, David)
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Binding Moving Estimate,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Auction Threat
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