Updated: 10/04/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Prestige Bunkers, LLC v. Hofman et alAssigned To: Judge William P. DimitrouleasFiled: 05/05/25Terminated: 07/22/26Nature of Suit: 370 Other FraudCause: 28:1332 Diversity-Fraud
| Plaintiff: Prestige Bunkers, LLC | represented by | Emily Lynne Demetree Saltiel Law Group 201 Alhambra Cir Suite 802 1050 Coral Gables, FL 33134 3057356565 service@saltiellawgroup.com |
| Hubert Gabriel Menendez Saltiel Law Group 201 Alhambra Circle Suite 1050 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-735-6565 hubert@saltiellawgroup.com | ||
| Matthew Carcano Law Offices of Mesa , Associates, P.A. 66 West Flagler Street Penthouse 1 Miami, FL 33130 (305) 863-1000 matthew@saltiellawgroup.com | ||
| Defendant: Zulfe Ali Zulfekar an individual, | represented by | Brian S. Feldman Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Blvd. Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 bfeldman@wjlawfirm.com TERMINATED:04/28/2026 |
| Elliott S. Wiczer Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Boulevard Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 ewiczer@wjlawfirm.com TERMINATED:04/28/2026 | ||
| Jacqueline M. Satherlie Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 jsatherlie@wjlawfirm.com | ||
| Jennifer Virginia Ortega Simon, Reed & Salazar, P..A. 9130 South Dadeland Boulevard Suite 1209 Miami, FL 33156 305-442-7443 jortega@simonreedlaw.com TERMINATED:04/06/2026 | ||
| Josef Timlichman 3029 NE 188th ST Apt 502 Aventura, FL 33180 7184901984 Josef@lawnowfl.com | ||
| Defendant: James Hamilton an individual, | represented by | Brian S. Feldman Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Blvd. Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 bfeldman@wjlawfirm.com TERMINATED:04/28/2026 |
| Elliott S. Wiczer Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Boulevard Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 ewiczer@wjlawfirm.com TERMINATED:04/28/2026 | ||
| James Hamilton 10265 W. Lincoln Hwy. Frankfort, IL 60423 PRO SE | ||
| Jennifer Virginia Ortega Simon, Reed & Salazar, P..A. 9130 South Dadeland Boulevard Suite 1209 Miami, FL 33156 305-442-7443 jortega@simonreedlaw.com TERMINATED:04/06/2026 | ||
| Josef Timlichman 3029 NE 188th ST Apt 502 Aventura, FL 33180 7184901984 Josef@lawnowfl.com | ||
| Defendant: Alan Hofman an individual, | represented by | Brian S. Feldman Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Blvd. Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 bfeldman@wjlawfirm.com TERMINATED:04/28/2026 |
| Elliott S. Wiczer Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Boulevard Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 ewiczer@wjlawfirm.com TERMINATED:04/28/2026 | ||
| Jacqueline M. Satherlie Wiczer Jacobs, LLC 500 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 325 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 849-4850 jsatherlie@wjlawfirm.com | ||
| Jennifer Virginia Ortega Simon, Reed & Salazar, P..A. 9130 South Dadeland Boulevard Suite 1209 Miami, FL 33156 305-442-7443 jortega@simonreedlaw.com TERMINATED:04/06/2026 | ||
| Josef Timlichman 3029 NE 188th ST Apt 502 Aventura, FL 33180 7184901984 Josef@lawnowfl.com |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
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| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/05/25 | 05/05/25 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18424275, filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A to Complaint, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit B to Complaint, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit Cto Complaint, # (4) Civil Cover Sheet, # (5) Summon(s) Alan Hofman, # (6) Summon(s) Jaes Hamilton, # (7) Summon(s) Zulfe Ali Zulfekar)(Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 05/05/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/05/25 | 05/06/25 | 2 | Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo 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. (blc) (Entered: 05/06/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/06/25 | 05/06/25 | 3 | Summons Issued as to James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (blc) (Entered: 05/06/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/14/25 | 05/15/25 | 4 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to why this Court has Subject Matter Jurisdiction. Show Cause Response due by 5/21/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/14/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 05/15/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/19/25 | 05/19/25 | 5 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Zulfe Ali Zulfekar served on 5/9/2025, response/answer due 5/30/2025. (Demetree,Emily) (Entered: 05/19/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/19/25 | 05/19/25 | 6 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Alan Hofman served on 5/9/2025, response/answer due 5/30/2025. (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 05/19/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/21/25 | 05/21/25 | 7 | SUPPLEMENT to [1] Complaint, Addendum to Complaint by Prestige Bunkers, LLC (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 05/21/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/23/25 | 05/27/25 | 8 | Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/23/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 05/27/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/29/25 | 05/29/25 | 9 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Attorney Jennifer Virginia Ortega added to party Alan Hofman(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer Virginia Ortega added to party Zulfe Ali Zulfekar(pty:dft). (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/29/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/29/25 | 05/29/25 | 10 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Virginia Ortega on behalf of Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/29/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/30/25 | 05/30/25 | 11 | ORDER granting [9] Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint or Other Case Initiating Document Alan Hofman. Response/Answer due 6/13/2025; Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Response/Answer due 6/13/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/30/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 05/30/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/10/25 | 06/10/25 | 12 | Amended NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Virginia Ortega on behalf of James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Attorney Jennifer Virginia Ortega added to party James Hamilton(pty:dft). (Ortega, Jennifer) Modified Text on 6/11/2025 (ls). (Entered: 06/10/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/10/25 | 06/10/25 | 13 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Elliot Wiczer. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18519918 by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 6/24/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/10/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/10/25 | 06/10/25 | 14 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brian S. Feldman. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18519938 by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 6/24/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/10/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/11/25 | 06/11/25 | 15 | ORDER granting [13] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Elliot Wiczer ; granting [14] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, andRequest to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Brian S. Feldman. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/11/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 06/11/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/13/25 | 06/13/25 | 16 | MOTION to Dismiss [1] Complaint, by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 6/27/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C)(Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/13/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/27/25 | 06/27/25 | 17 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [16] MOTION to Dismiss [1] Complaint, filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Replies due by 7/7/2025. (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 06/27/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/07/25 | 07/07/25 | 18 | Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re [16] MOTION to Dismiss [1] Complaint, . filed by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/07/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/07/25 | 07/07/25 | 19 | Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Prestige Bunkers, LLC (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order)(Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 07/07/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/07/25 | 07/08/25 | 20 | REPLY to Response to Motion re [16] MOTION to Dismiss [1] Complaint, . filed by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (ls)(See Image at DE #18) (Entered: 07/08/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/08/25 | 07/08/25 | 21 | Clerk's Notice to Filer re [18] Reply in Support of Motion. Wrong Event Selected; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The document was re-docketed by the Clerk, see [de#20]. It is not necessary to refile this document. (ls) (Entered: 07/08/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/09/25 | 07/09/25 | 22 | ORDER Setting Trial Date and Discovery Discovery Deadlines: ( Jury Trial set for 7/27/2026 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge William P. Dimitrouleas., Calendar Call set for 7/24/2026 10:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge WilliamP. Dimitrouleas.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation., ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/9/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) 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. (Entered: 07/09/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/09/25 | 07/10/25 | 23 | ORDER Setting Discovery Procedures. Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 7/9/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 07/10/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/21/25 | 07/22/25 | 0 | Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: James Hamilton response/answer due 8/4/2025; Alan Hofman response/answer due 8/4/2025; Zulfe Ali Zulfekar response/answer due 8/4/2025. (ls)(per DE #24) (Entered: 07/22/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/21/25 | 07/22/25 | 24 | ORDER denying [16] Motion to Dismiss [1] Complaint. Defendants Answer to Complaint due 8/4/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/21/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 07/22/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/23/25 | 07/23/25 | 25 | Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Pamela I Perry as Mediator. (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 07/23/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 08/04/25 | 08/04/25 | 26 | ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/04/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 08/25/25 | 08/25/25 | 27 | Plaintiff's MOTION to Strike [26] Answer to Complaint Affirmative Defenses by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Responses due by 9/8/2025. (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 08/25/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 09/08/25 | 09/08/25 | 28 | RESPONSE to Motion re [27] Plaintiff's MOTION to Strike [26] Answer to Complaint Affirmative Defenses filed by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Replies due by 9/15/2025. (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/08/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 09/17/25 | 09/17/25 | 29 | Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Response to Motion to Strike Answer to Complaint by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Proposed Reply)(Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 09/17/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 09/18/25 | 09/18/25 | 30 | ORDER granting [29] Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply to [28] Response to Motion to Strike Answer to Complaint. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. Replies due by 9/18/2025. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 9/18/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 09/18/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 09/18/25 | 09/18/25 | 31 | Plaintiff's REPLY to [28] Response to Motion by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 09/18/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 10/20/25 | 10/20/25 | 32 | ORDER granting [27] Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 10/20/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 10/20/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 11/04/25 | 11/04/25 | 33 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses, instanter. by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/04/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 11/05/25 | 11/05/25 | 34 | ORDER granting [33] Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses Instanter. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 11/5/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 11/05/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 11/05/25 | 11/05/25 | 35 | Amended ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/05/25) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 03/16/26 | 03/16/26 | 36 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jennifer Ortega for / by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/16/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 03/17/26 | 03/17/26 | 37 | ORDER deferring ruling on [36] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 3/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 03/17/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 03/18/26 | 03/18/26 | 38 | NOTICE of Compliance by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar re [37] Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 03/30/26 | 03/30/26 | 39 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [36] MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Notice of Potential Conflict of Interest by Jennifer Ortega for / filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Replies due by 4/6/2026. (Demetree, Emily)Text Modified on 3/31/2026 (cqs). (Entered: 03/30/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/02/26 | 04/02/26 | 40 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery Cutoff Deadline by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Responses due by 4/16/2026. (Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 04/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/03/26 | 04/03/26 | 41 | ORDER denying [40] Motion for Extension of Time of Discovery Cutoff Deadline. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 04/03/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/06/26 | 04/06/26 | 42 | REPLY in Support of Motion re [36] MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jennifer Ortega for /. filed by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. (Ortega, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/06/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/06/26 | 04/06/26 | 43 | ORDER granting [36] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Jennifer Virginia Ortega representing Hofman, Alan (Defendant) and Hamilton, James (Defendant) and Zulfekar, Zulfe Ali (Defendant); withdrawn from case. Deadline to obtain new counsel 4/13/2026. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 04/06/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/14/26 | 04/14/26 | 44 | ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 04/14/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/14/26 | 04/14/26 | 45 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Josef Timlichman on behalf of James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Attorney Josef Timlichman added to party James Hamilton(pty:dft), Attorney Josef Timlichman added to party Alan Hofman(pty:dft), Attorney Josef Timlichman added to party Zulfe Ali Zulfekar(pty:dft). (Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 04/14/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/15/26 | 04/15/26 | 46 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Josef Timlichman on behalf of Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar (Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 04/15/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/16/26 | 04/16/26 | 47 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for James Hamilton by Elliot S. Wiczer for / by James Hamilton, Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 4/30/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Proposed Order)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 04/16/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/17/26 | 04/17/26 | 48 | ORDER deferring ruling on [47] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Notice of Compliance Deadline 4/20/2026. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 04/17/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/23/26 | 04/23/26 | 49 | NOTICE of Compliance on behalf of Elliot Wiczer by James Hamilton, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar re [48] Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 04/23/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/28/26 | 04/28/26 | 50 | ORDER Granting [47] Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Elliott S Wiczer and Brian S. Feldman shall have no further responsibility in this action. The Clerk is directed to remove Elliott S Wiczer and Brian S. Feldman from the electronic service list in CM/ECF for this case. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail and email a copy of this Order to the address below. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/28/2026. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 04/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/28/26 | 04/28/26 | 51 | ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS: The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail and email a copy of this Order to Defendant at the addresses below. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 4/28/2026. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 04/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 04/28/26 | 04/28/26 | 52 | NOTICE of Compliance re [51] Order, [50] Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Orders at DE#50 & 51 mailed/emailed to James Hamilton. (scn) (Entered: 04/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 53 | Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Rule 37 and, MOTION to Disqualify Counsel from Joint Representation by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Responses due by 5/21/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit C)(Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/08/26 | 05/08/26 | 54 | ORDER REFERRING MOTION [53] Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Rule 37 and MOTION to Disqualify Counsel from Joint Representation filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Motions referred to Judge Patrick M. Hunt. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 05/08/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/11/26 | 05/11/26 | 56 | AMENDED ORDER REFERRING MOTION [53] Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Rule 37 and MOTION to Disqualify Counsel from Joint Representation filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Motions referred to Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 05/11/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/11/26 | 05/11/26 | 57 | Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re [55] Order Referring Motion,. Incorrect Magistrate Judge Selected; Corrected by the Clerk. (ksr) (Entered: 05/11/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/21/26 | 05/21/26 | 0 | (Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 05/21/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/22/26 | 05/22/26 | 58 | Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to file Summary Judgment by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 6/5/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Ex. A. Motion for Summary Judgment, # (2) Exhibit Ex. B. Affidavit of Satherlie, # (3) Exhibit Ex. C. Timlichman Termination Screen, # (4) Exhibit Ex. D. Meet and Confer Email, # (5) Exhibit Ex. E. Meet and Confer Call Log)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 05/22/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/22/26 | 05/22/26 | 59 | ORDER denying [58] Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order; Alternatively, for Leave to File Their Motion for Summary Judgment, Instanter. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/22/2026. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 05/22/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/26/26 | 05/26/26 | 60 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [53] Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Rule 37 and MOTION to Disqualify Counsel from Joint Representation filed by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Replies due by 6/2/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Ex. 1 Email Chain, # (2) Exhibit Ex. 2 Email Chain, # (3) Exhibit Ex. 3 Declaration of Hamilton, # (4) Exhibit Ex. 4 Declaration of Hofman)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 05/26/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 05/29/26 | 05/29/26 | 61 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause Response due by 6/5/2026. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 5/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 05/29/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/01/26 | 06/01/26 | 62 | Defendant's MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jacqueline Satherlie. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19605280 by Alan Hofman,Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 6/15/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Ex. A. Certification, # (2) Exhibit Ex. B. Proposed Order)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 06/01/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/02/26 | 06/02/26 | 63 | ORDER granting [62] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Jacqueline M. Satherlie. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 06/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/02/26 | 06/02/26 | 64 | Plaintiff's REPLY in Support of Motion re [53] Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Rule 37 and MOTION to Disqualify Counsel from Joint Representation. filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit C)(Demetree, Emily) (Entered: 06/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/04/26 | 06/04/26 | 65 | PAPERLESS ORDER. This Cause is before the Court on [53] Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions and Motion to Disqualify Counsel filed on May 7, 2026 (DE 53). The Court will hold a hearing on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo. The hearing will be conducted in-person at Courtroom 10-06 in the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building, 99 N.E. Fourth Street, 10th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132. Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 6/4/2026. (lpo) (Entered: 06/04/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/05/26 | 06/05/26 | 66 | RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re [61] Order to Show Cause by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. (Carcano, Matthew) (Entered: 06/05/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/08/26 | 06/08/26 | 67 | ORDER EXTENDING MEDIATION REPORT DEADLINE, ( Mediation Deadline 7/1/2026.) Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 06/08/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 68 | Defendant's MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff, Defendant's MOTION for Sanctions against Plaintiff by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 6/25/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Ex. A. Request for Production, # (2) Exhibit Ex. B. Response to Request for Production, # (3) Exhibit Ex. C. June 3, 2026 Letter to Plaintiff, # (4) Exhibit Ex. D. June 8, 2026 Email, # (5) Exhibit Ex. E. June 9, 2026 Email)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 69 | NOTICE of Mediation Hearing. Mediation Hearing set for 07/01/2026 at 11:00 a.m.. (Perry, Pamela) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/12/26 | 06/12/26 | 0 | Set Deadlines as to [68] Defendant's MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from PlaintiffDefendant's MOTION for Sanctions against Plaintiff. Responses due by 6/16/2026. Per DE [70]. (ksr) (Entered: 06/12/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/12/26 | 06/12/26 | 70 | PAPERLESS ORDER. This Cause is before the Court on [68] Defendant's Motion to Compel Discovery Responses filed on June 11, 2026 (DE 68). Plaintiff shall file a response to the Motion to Compel by June 16, 2026. Defendant's Motion to Compel will be heard at the motions hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions currently set for June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (DE 65). Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 6/12/2026. (lpo) (Entered: 06/12/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/15/26 | 06/15/26 | 71 | RESPONSE to Motion re [68] Defendant's MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from PlaintiffDefendant's MOTION for Sanctions against Plaintiff filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Replies due by 6/22/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Email from Mr. Roberts)(Carcano, Matthew) (Entered: 06/15/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/23/26 | 06/23/26 | 72 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by James Hamilton. Responses due by 7/7/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 06/23/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/23/26 | 06/23/26 | 73 | ORDER granting [72] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 06/23/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/23/26 | 06/23/26 | 74 | NOTICE of Compliance re [73] Order on Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Copy of order mailed to Plaintiff. (ksr) (Entered: 06/23/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/25/26 | 06/25/26 | 75 | MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Jury Demand by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 7/9/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Amended MCS Agreement)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 06/25/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/25/26 | 06/25/26 | 76 | PAPERLESS ORDER re [65] Order Setting Hearing on Motion, as to [65] Order Setting Hearing on Motion ( Motion Hearing set for 6/25/2026 03:30 PM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo.) **TIME CHANGE ONLY** Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 6/25/2026. (ar24) (Entered: 06/25/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/25/26 | 06/25/26 | 77 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew Carcano on behalf of Prestige Bunkers, LLC (Carcano, Matthew) (Entered: 06/25/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/25/26 | 06/25/26 | 78 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Hubert Gabriel Menendez on behalf of Prestige Bunkers, LLC. Attorney Hubert Gabriel Menendez added to party Prestige Bunkers, LLC(pty:pla). (Menendez, Hubert) (Entered: 06/25/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/26/26 | 06/26/26 | 79 | PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo: Motion Hearing held on 6/26/2026 re [53] Plaintiff's MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Rule 37 and MOTION to Disqualify Counsel from Joint Representation filed by Prestige Bunkers, LLC, [68] Defendant's MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from PlaintiffDefendant's MOTION for Sanctions against Plaintiff filed by Zulfe Ali Zulfekar, Alan Hofman. Hearing Held. Order to follow. Total time in court: 1 hour(s) : 30 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Matthew Carcano,Hubert Gabriel Menendez, Elliott S. Wiezer. Court Reporter: Stephanie McCarn, 305-523-5518 / Stephanie_McCarn@flsd.uscourts.gov. (Digital 15:53:25/17:13:53) (ar24) (Entered: 06/26/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/26/26 | 06/26/26 | 80 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re [75] MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Jury Demand filed by Zulfe Ali Zulfekar, Alan Hofman. Show Cause Response due by 7/3/2026. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 6/26/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 06/26/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/29/26 | 06/30/26 | 81 | ORDER FOLLOWING HEARING denying [53] Motion for Sanctions; denying [53] Motion to Disqualify Counsel.; denying [68] Motion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 6/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 06/30/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 06/29/26 | 07/02/26 | 85 | MJSTAR Credit entry re: [68] Motion and DE[81] Order. (mf) (Entered: 07/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/01/26 | 07/01/26 | 82 | NOTICE of Filing Sworn Waivers of Conflict from Hofman and Hamilton by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar (Attachments: # (1) Certification) (Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 07/01/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/01/26 | 07/01/26 | 83 | Defendant's MOTION to Strike to Bar and Strike Undisclosed Witnesses from Testifying at Trial and Introducing Documents that Were Not Previously Disclosed by Alan Hofman, Zulfe Ali Zulfekar. Responses due by 7/15/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Interrogatories)(Timlichman, Josef) (Entered: 07/01/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/02/26 | 07/02/26 | 0 | Reset Deadlines as to [83] Defendant's MOTION to Strike to Bar and Strike Undisclosed Witnesses from Testifying at Trial and Introducing Documents that Were Not Previously Disclosed. Responses due by 7/10/2026. Replies due by 7/15/2026. Per DE[86]. (cqs) (Entered: 07/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/02/26 | 07/02/26 | 84 | ORDER REFERRING [83] Defendant's MOTION to Strike /Bar Undisclosed Witnesses from Testifying at Trial and Introducing Documents that Were Not Previously Disclosed, [75] MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Jury Demand. Motions referred to Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 07/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/02/26 | 07/02/26 | 86 | This Cause is before the Court on [83] Defendant's Motion to Bar Undisclosed Witnesses from Testifying at Trial and Introducing Documents Not Previously Produced filed on July 1, 2026 (DE 83). It is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file expedited briefing. Plaintiff shall file its Response by July 10, 2026 and Defendant shall file its Reply, if any, by July 15, 2026. The Court will hold a hearing on the Motion on July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo. The hearing will be conducted in-person at Courtroom 10-06 in the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building, 99 N.E. Fourth Street, 10th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132. Signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen F. D'Angelo on 7/2/2026. (lpo) (Entered: 07/02/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/07/26 | 07/07/26 | 87 | NOTICE of Settlement JOINT by Prestige Bunkers, LLC (Menendez, Hubert) (Entered: 07/07/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/07/26 | 07/08/26 | 88 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause Response due by 7/10/2026. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 07/08/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/08/26 | 07/09/26 | 89 | ORDER ON NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 07/09/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/17/26 | 07/17/26 | 90 | FINAL MEDIATION REPORT held before Mediator Pamela I Perry. Prepared by: Pamela I. Perry. Filed by Pamela I Perry. Disposition: Settled in full. Mediation held/partially held via video-conference. (Perry, Pamela) (Entered: 07/17/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/20/26 | 07/20/26 | 91 | SECOND ORDER ON NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT re [89] Order. Parties shall immediately file a stipulation of dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Otherwise, parties must file all pretrial filings; the Court will expect Parties to appear in person at the July 24, 2026 Calendar Call. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 07/20/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/22/26 | 07/22/26 | 92 | STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Prestige Bunkers, LLC (Carcano, Matthew) (Entered: 07/22/26) |
| 1:25-cv-22077-WPD | 07/22/26 | 07/22/26 | 93 | ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL; CLOSING CASE. (With Prejudice) Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 7/22/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 07/22/26) |