Updated: 10/01/2026 07:10 PM

U.S. District Court
Southern District of Florida
Docket for Case Number: 9:25-cv-80252-AMC

Case Title: Johnson v. Borell et al
Assigned To: Judge Aileen M. Cannon
Filed: 02/21/25
Terminated: 04/21/26
Nature of Suit: 320 Assault Libel & Slander
Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander

Plaintiff:
William R. Johnson
represented byAlexander Daniel Brown
The Concept Law Group, P.A.
6400 North Andrews Ave, STE 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
754-300-1500
abrown@conceptlaw.com
Darren Joel Spielman
The Concept Law Group, P.A.
6400 N. Andrews Ave. Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
754-300-1500
dspielman@conceptlaw.com
Defendant:
Maria Borell
individually
represented byMarc A Burton
Marc Burton
2875 NE 191 Street
Suite 306
Aventura, FL 33180
305-705-0888
mburton@theburtonfirm.com
TERMINATED:07/15/2025
Maria Borell
3058 Bardstown Road #1052
Louiseville, KY 40205
cousinchuckborelli@gmail.com
PRO SE
Richard Jay Burton
The Burton Firm, P.A.
2875 NE 191st Street
Suite 306
Aventura, FL 33180
305-496-7888
rb@theburtonfirm.com
TERMINATED:07/15/2025
Defendant:
Jane Does 1-6
TERMINATED:11/12/2025
Defendant:
Jane Does 1-10
TERMINATED:11/12/2025
Case NumberFiledEnteredDocument NumberDocket Text
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/21/2502/21/251COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18226142, filed by William R. Johnson. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 02/21/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/21/2502/24/252Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Robin L. Rosenberg and Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart.

Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart is available to handle any or allproceedings 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. (cwc) (Entered: 02/24/25)

9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/25/2502/25/254ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND ORDER OF COURT-MANDATED REQUIREMENTS ON SERVICE, DEFAULTS, AND JOINT SCHEDULING REPORTS. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart for appropriate disposition of all pro hac vice motions, motions to substitute counsel, and pretrial motions related to discovery. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 2/25/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 02/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2502/26/255STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE BRUCE REINHART. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/26/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 02/26/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/03/2503/03/256STATUS REPORT ON PROGRESS OF SERVICE by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 03/03/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/07/2503/07/257ORDER Granting [3] EX PARTE MOTION Leave to take expedited discovery filed by William R. Johnson. Plaintiff's Motion is hereby GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 3/7/2025. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 03/07/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/18/2503/18/258NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; Change of Email; Change of Law Firm Name; by Darren Joel Spielman (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 03/18/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/18/2503/18/259CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Darren Joel Spielman (pt) (Entered: 03/18/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/01/2504/01/2510STATUS REPORT ON PROGRESS OF SERVICE by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 04/01/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/11/2504/11/2511NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Marc A Burton on behalf of Maria Borell. Attorney Marc A Burton added to party Maria Borell(pty:dft). (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 04/11/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/14/2504/14/2512 Defendant's MOTION to Quash , MOTION for Protective Order , MOTION to Vacate [7] Order,, Terminate Motions, ( Responses due by 4/28/2025.) by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Burton, Marc) (Entered: 04/14/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/14/2504/14/2513 Amended MOTION to Quash , MOTION for Protective Order FOR RELIEF FROM MARCH 7, 2025 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO TAKE EXPEDITED DISCOVERY, MOTION to Vacate [7] Order,, Terminate Motions, (EXPEDITED) ( Responses due by 4/28/2025.) by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Declaration of Maria Borell, # (2) Exhibit B - Notice of Appeal packet including Final Order and Certain Other Materials from New York Defamation Lawsuit)(Burton, Marc) (Entered: 04/14/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/14/2504/14/2514PAPERLESS ORDER taking under advisement [13] Defendant's Expedited Motion to Quash Subpoenas/for a Protective Order and setting a Telephone Discovery Hearing for 4/17/2025 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Counsel shall appear telephonically using the following conference call instructions: Dial: 833-435-1820 (or 833-568-8864); Enter Meeting ID: 160 225 1740# and Passcode: 576690#. The subpoenas issued by Plaintiff's counsel are hereby STAYED pending the Court's ruling on Defendant's motion. Plaintiff's counsel shall advise the subpoenaed entities of this Order directing them to cease production of any responsive documents. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 4/14/2025. (hk02) (Entered: 04/14/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/14/2504/14/2515PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [12] Defendant's Motion to Quash/for a Protective Order in light of the filing of Defendant's Amended Motion seeking the same relief (DE 13). Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 4/14/2025. (hk02) (Entered: 04/14/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/14/2504/14/2516Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Maria Borell (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 04/14/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/15/2504/15/2517WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Maria Borell. Maria Borell waiver sent on 4/15/2025, response/answer due 6/16/2025. (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 04/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/15/2504/15/2518NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Richard Jay Burton on behalf of Maria Borell. Attorney Richard Jay Burton added to party Maria Borell(pty:dft). (Burton, Richard) (Entered: 04/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/15/2504/15/2519NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Richard Jay Burton (Burton, Richard) (Entered: 04/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/15/2504/15/2520CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has not updated address and/or email information for attorney Richard Jay Burton re [19] Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name. Attorney Richard Jay Burton has not completed the required procedures for updating their information with the Court. After filing something in any pending cases, Attorney is instructed to go to their PACER account, Manage My Account, to complete the process of updating their information. The Court is NOT responsible for updating secondary email addresses. See the Courts website for detailed instructions. www.flsd.uscourts.gov/updating-your-information (pt) (Entered: 04/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/15/2504/15/2521Unopposed MOTION to Seal Temporary Order of Protection entered for benefit of Maria Borell per Local Rule 5.4 by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Affirmation of Maria Borell in New York defamation case, # (2) Exhibit B -Transcript of 12/15/23 Family Court Hearing attached as Exhibit 1 to Affirmation of Maria Borell in New York defamation case) (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 04/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/17/2504/17/2522PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart: Zoom Telephone Discovery Hearing on Defendant's expedited motion to quash subpoenas (DE 13) held on 4/17/2025. Total time in court: 40 minutes. (hk02) (Entered: 04/17/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/17/2504/17/2523PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [21] Defendant's Motion to File Under Seal her NYS Temporary Order of Protection. The Court recognized the existence of the order for purposes of the discovery hearing and adjudicating Defendant's motion toquash. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 4/17/2025. (hk02) (Entered: 04/17/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/17/2504/17/2524PAPERLESS ORDER denying in part [13] Defendant's Expedited Motion to Quash Subpoenas/Motion for a Protective Order/Motion to Vacate the Court's prior order permitting discovery to identify and serve Defendants. The subpoenas are quashed to the extent they seek information regarding Defendant Borell's address and/or location. However, the stay on the subpoenas is lifted as to the John Doe Defendants. Plaintiff must immediately provide to defense counsel copies of the subpoenas already served. Any documents Plaintiff receives in response to the subpoenas must be provided (attorneys-eyes-only) to defense counsel. Defense counsel shall have five days to object to any addresses revealed in the documents that are associated with Defendant Borell. If, after conferring, counsel cannot resolve any disputes arising from the subpoenaed documents, they shall email chambers to request a hearing, in accordance with the Court's Standing Discovery Order (DE 5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 4/17/2025. (hk02) (Entered: 04/17/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/25/2504/25/2525Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by William R. Johnson (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 04/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC05/01/2505/01/2526STATUS REPORT by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 05/01/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC05/08/2505/08/2527ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE, CALENDAR CALL, PRETRIAL DEADLINES, ANDTRIAL DATE, AND ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MEDIATION: (Fact Discovery due by 12/8/2025, Expert Discovery due by 12/8/2025, Dispositive Motions due by 1/6/2026, Jury Trial set for 4/6/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg, Calendar Call set for 4/1/2026 10:30 AM before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg, Status Conference set for 2/18/2026 10:00 AM before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. ( Mediation Deadline 2/6/2026.) Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 5/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz)

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: 05/08/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/02/2506/02/2528STATUS REPORT by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 06/02/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/09/2506/09/2529PAPERLESS Order Setting a Zoom Discovery Hearing for 6/24/2025 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. The Court will email the Zoom link to counsel listed on the docket. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 6/9/2025.(hk02) (Entered: 06/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/09/2506/09/2530Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added William R. Johnson, Joseph Marx as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 11/13/2025 AT 10:00AM. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 06/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/16/2506/16/2531 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS [1] Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM WITH PREJUDICE by Maria Borell. Responses due by 6/30/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Complaint in New York Lawsuit, # (2) Exhibit B - Order of Dismissal in New York Lawsuit, # (3) Exhibit C - Notice of Appeal in New York Lawsuit, # (4) Exhibit D - Notice of Withdrawal of Appeal of New York Lawsuit)(Burton, Marc) (Entered: 06/16/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/17/2506/17/2532PAPERLESS Order Resetting the Discovery Hearing (previously set for 6/24/25) for 7/7/2025 at 12:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. The hearing will be conducted telephonically. Counsel shall appear using the following conference callinstructions: Dial: 833-435-1820 (or 833-568-8864); Enter Meeting ID: 160 225 1740# and Passcode: 576690#. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 6/17/2025. (hk02) (Entered: 06/17/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/24/2506/24/2533NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Marc A Burton (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 06/24/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/24/2506/24/2534NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Richard Jay Burton (Burton, Richard) (Entered: 06/24/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/25/2506/25/2535CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address and email information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Marc A Burton (pt) (Entered: 06/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/25/2506/25/2536CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Richard Jay Burton (pt) (Entered: 06/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC06/30/2506/30/2537 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Maria Borell, Jane Does 1-6, filed by William R. Johnson.(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 06/30/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/01/2507/01/2538STATUS REPORT by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 07/01/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/02/2507/02/2539PAPERLESS Order Cancelling the Telephone Discovery Hearing previously scheduled for 7/7/25 based on counsel's representation that the parties have resolved the dispute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 7/2/2025. (hk02) (Entered: 07/02/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/03/2507/03/2540PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot Defendant's [31] Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in light of Plaintiff's [37] Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg (gky) (Entered: 07/03/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/10/2507/10/2541 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Marc A. Burton and Richard J. Burton for /, MOTION for Extension of Time of all pending deadlines re [37] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, [27] Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,, by Maria Borell. Responses due by 7/24/2025. (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 07/10/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/11/2507/11/2542 Amended MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Richard J. Burton and Marc A. Burton for /, MOTION for Extension of Time of all pending deadlines re [37] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, [27] Scheduling Order,,,, OrderReferring Case to Mediation,,, by Maria Borell. Responses due by 7/25/2025. (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 07/11/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/13/2507/13/2543 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [37] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal (Unopposed by Plaintiff in Connection with Motion to Withdraw) by Maria Borell. (Burton, Marc) (Entered: 07/13/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC07/15/2507/15/2544PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part and denying in part [42] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney and Motion for Extension of Time. Attorneys Marc A Burton and Richard Jay Burton representing Defendant Maria Borell are withdrawn from the case and dischargedof any other obligations regarding this matter. Defendant Borell is granted a 30-day extension of time of to respond to Plaintiff's [37] Amended Complaint; she shall file a response or answer by no later than August 13, 2025. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg (gky) (Entered: 07/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC08/01/2508/01/2545STATUS REPORT by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 08/01/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC08/04/2508/04/2546CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE pursuant to Admin. Order 2025-59. Case reassigned to Judge Aileen M. Cannon for all further proceedings. Judge Robin L. Rosenberg no longer assigned to case as presider. (jmd) (Entered: 08/04/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC08/06/2508/06/2547 MOTION to Request Hearing Regarding the Burton Firm, P.A. Withdrawing as Counsel for the Defendants by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 08/06/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC08/11/2508/11/2548ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT BORELL'S MOTION TO REQUEST HEARING REGARDING THE BURTON FIRM, P.A., WITHDRAWING AS COUNSEL, AND EXTENDING DEADLINE TO OBTAIN COUNSEL OR FILE NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROCEED PRO SE re [47] Motion for Hearing. By the same deadline of September 5, 2025, Defendant Borell may file a Notice of Intent to Proceed Pro Se. Deadline to obtain new counsel 9/5/2025. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 08/11/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC08/11/2508/11/2549CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance. Mailed a copy of DE [48] Order on Motion for Hearing, to Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 08/11/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC09/02/2509/02/2550STATUS REPORT by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 09/02/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC09/02/2509/03/2551Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Maria Borell to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: cousinchuckBonell@gmail.com (ebz) (Entered: 09/03/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC09/02/2509/03/2552 MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 09/03/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC09/05/2509/05/2553ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR REFERRAL TO VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM. Defendant Maria Borell's Motion for Referral to the Volunteer Attorney Program DE [52] is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 9/4/2025. See attached document forfull details. (ebz) (Entered: 09/05/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC09/05/2509/05/2554CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance. Copy of DE [53] Order Referring Case to Volunteer Attorney Program, sent to Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 09/05/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC09/09/2509/09/250Status Conference, Calendar Call and Jury Trial hearings set before prior presiding Judge (Rosenberg) terminated. Per ECF No. [46]. (mee) (Entered: 09/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC10/01/2510/01/2555STATUS REPORT by William R. Johnson (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 10/01/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC10/02/2510/02/2556ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING CASE. Any scheduled hearings are CANCELED, any pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT, and all deadlines are TERMINATED. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 10/2/2025. See attached document for full details.(ebz) (Entered: 10/02/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC10/02/2510/02/2557CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance. Mailed a copy of DE [56] Administrative Order, to Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 10/02/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/11/2511/11/2558 MOTION to Reopen Case and for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by William R. Johnson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Spielman, Darren) Modified per DE [59] Order on 11/12/2025 (ebz). (Entered: 11/11/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/12/2511/12/2559ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REOPEN CASE AND SETTING ADDITIONAL DEADLINES. Plaintiff's Motion to Reopen Case DE [58] is GRANTED. On or before November 14, 2025, Plaintiff shall file his proposed Second Amended Complaint, previouslyattached as an exhibit to his Motion to Reopen Case DE [58], as a separate entry on the docket. Defendant Borrell shall file a responsive motion or answer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint no later than December 12, 2025. The Clerk shall terminate the "Jane Doe" Defendants as parties to this action. (Amended Complaint due by 11/14/2025, Responses due by 12/12/2025.) Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 11/12/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 11/12/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/13/2511/13/2560Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Maria Borell filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by William R. Johnson.(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 11/13/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/14/2511/14/2561STRICKEN. RESPONSE in Opposition re [58] MOTION to Reopen Case and for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Maria Borell. Replies due by 11/21/2025. (drz) Modified per DE [67] Order on 11/26/2025 (ebz). (Entered: 11/14/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/17/2511/18/2562MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint with Prejudice for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Maria Borell. (Address Updated) Responses due by 12/1/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(ebz) (Entered: 11/18/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/18/2511/18/2563 MOTION to Strike [61] Response in Opposition to Motion by William R. Johnson. Responses due by 12/2/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(ebz) (Entered: 11/18/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/18/2511/18/2564 NOTICE of Errata Regarding Defendant's Letter by Maria Borell re [61] Response in Opposition to Motion. (ebz) (Entered: 11/18/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/19/2511/19/2565 EXPEDITED MOTION Extension of Time to Respond to Motion To Dismiss re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by William R. Johnson. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 11/19/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/25/2511/25/2566PAPERLESS ORDER granting [65] Plaintiff's Expedited Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to [62] Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [60] Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. On or before December 10, 2025, Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [62]. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 11/25/2025. (jj02) (Entered: 11/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/25/2511/25/2567PAPERLESS ORDER granting pro se Defendant's [63] Motion to Strike [61] Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Reopen Case. The Clerk is directed to strike docket entry 61 from the docket. The case has been reopened and proceeds now on a Second Amended Complaint [59]. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 11/25/2025. (jj02) (Entered: 11/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/25/2511/25/2568 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 11/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/25/2511/25/2569 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Motion to Dismiss re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Maria Borell. Responses due by 12/9/2025. (ebz) (Entered: 11/25/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/25/2511/26/250Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal. Per DE [66] Order. Responses due by 12/10/2025. (ebz) (Entered: 11/26/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC11/25/2511/26/2570Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Maria Borell to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: cousinchuckburelli@gmail.com (ebz) (Entered: 11/26/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/01/2512/01/2571PAPERLESS ORDER Setting Zoom Status Conference. Status Conference to discuss discovery case management and pre-filing conferral requirements set for 12/9/2025 01:30 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart via Zoom. The Zoom information will be emailed to counsel of record and pro se party prior to the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (dt01) (Entered: 12/01/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/02/2512/02/2572 MOTION for Leave to File Electronically by Maria Borell. Responses due by 12/16/2025. (ebz) (Entered: 12/02/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/04/2512/05/2573 MOTION to Strike [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Maria Borell. Responses due by 12/18/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(ebz) (Entered: 12/05/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/04/2512/05/2574 MOTION for Leave to Supplement Anti-Slapp Motion to Strike by Maria Borell. Responses due by 12/18/2025. (ebz) (Entered: 12/05/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/04/2512/05/2575 NOTICE of Response to Plaintiff's Discovery Email by Maria Borell re [69] MOTION to Stay re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal. (ebz) (Entered: 12/05/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/04/2512/05/2576 MOTION for leave to conduct limited jurisdictional Discovery by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/05/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/08/2512/08/2577 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Exhibit B by Maria Borell re [73] MOTION to Strike [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Maria Borell. (ebz) Modified document link on 12/8/2025 (ebz). (Entered: 12/08/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/08/2512/08/2578AFFIDAVIT in Support re [74] MOTION for Leave to File by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/08/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/08/2512/08/2579AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS signed by: Deanna Johnston re [74] MOTION for Leave to File. (ebz) (Entered: 12/08/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/08/2512/08/2580Notice of Supplemental Authority re [74] MOTION for Leave to File by Maria Borell (ebz) (Entered: 12/08/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/09/2512/09/2581PAPERLESS ORDER denying [72] Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Electronically via CM/ECF. The S.D. Fla. CM/ECF Administrative Procedures provide that "[p]ro se litigants will not be permitted to register as Users at this time and must file their documents in the conventional manner." S.D. Fla. CM/ECF Admin. P. 2C. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 12/9/2025. (jj02) (Entered: 12/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/09/2512/09/2582PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart: and MINUTE ORDER for Discovery Status Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart, Discovery Status Conference held on 12/9/2025. Total time in court: 40 minutes. (dt01) (Entered: 12/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/09/2512/09/2583AFFIDAVIT of Michelle Lepage Perry in Support of re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Maria Borell. (ebz) Modified text on 12/9/2025 (ebz). (Entered: 12/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/09/2512/09/2584AFFIDAVIT of Charles Borell in Support of re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/09/2512/09/2585RESPONSE in Opposition re [69] MOTION to Stay re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by William R. Johnson. Replies due by 12/16/2025. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 12/09/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/10/2512/10/2586ORDER Setting Status Conference: Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/18/2025 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 12/10/2025. See attached document for full details.(ebz) (Entered: 12/10/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/10/2512/10/2587RESPONSE in Opposition re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by William R. Johnson. Replies due by 12/17/2025. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 12/10/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/11/2512/11/2588 Emergency Objection and Request for Protective Relief Pending Anti-SLAPP Ruling re [86] Order Setting Status Conference, by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/11/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/12/2512/12/2589 EXPEDITED MOTION Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaint under Florida's Anti-SLAPP statute [ECF No. 73] and the concurrently filed Motion for Leave to Supplement Anti-SLAPP Motion to Strike [ECF No. 74], re [74] MOTION for Leave to File, [73] MOTION to Strike [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by William R. Johnson. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 12/12/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/15/2512/15/2590PAPERLESS Order Cancelling Status Conference Set for 12/18/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (dt01) (Entered: 12/15/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/15/2512/16/2591 REPLY in Support of [69] MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Maria Borell. (kpe) (Entered: 12/16/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/15/2512/16/2592AFFIDAVIT of Maria Borell by Maria Borell. (kpe) (Entered: 12/16/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/15/2512/16/2593 REQUEST for Enforcement of Limited Jurisdictional Discovery by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(kpe) (Entered: 12/16/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/15/2512/16/2594AFFIDAVIT of Maria Borell (Domicile Evidence) Affidavit of Maria Borell (Domicile Evidence) by Maria Borell. (kpe) (Entered: 12/16/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/19/2512/19/2595RESPONSE in Opposition re [74] MOTION for Leave to File, [73] MOTION to Strike [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by William R. Johnson. Replies due by 12/29/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- Affidavit ofWilliam Johnson, # (2) Exhibit B- Hearing Transcript, # (3) Exhibit C- Order from NY Case)(Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 12/19/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/19/2512/19/2596RESPONSE in Opposition re [76] MOTION for Leave to conduct limited jurisdictional Discovery filed by William R. Johnson. Replies due by 12/29/2025. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 12/19/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/23/2512/23/2597RESPONSE in Opposition re [88] MOTION Protective Relief Pending Anti-SLAPP Ruling re [86] Order Setting Status Conference, filed by William R. Johnson. Replies due by 12/30/2025. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 12/23/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/29/2512/29/2598 REPLY in Support of Motion re [88] MOTION Protective Relief Pending Anti-SLAPP Ruling re [86] Order Setting Status Conference,. filed by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/29/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/29/2512/29/2599 REPLY to [95] Response in Opposition to Motion, by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(ebz) (Entered: 12/29/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/29/2512/29/25100 REPLY in Support of Motion re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal. filed by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(ebz) (Entered: 12/29/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/29/2512/29/25101 MOTION to Accept Reply Nunc Pro Tunc as of December 17,2025 re [100] Reply in Support of Motion, [87] Response in Opposition to Motion by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/29/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC12/29/2512/29/25102 REPLY in Support of Motion re [93] MOTION REQUEST. filed by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 12/29/25)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC01/18/2601/18/26103PAPERLESS ORDER: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, this matter is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart for a ruling on all non-dispositive matters and for a Report and Recommendation on any dispositive matters. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 1/18/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 01/18/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC01/18/2601/21/26104CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart for a ruling on all non-dispositive matters and for a Report and Recommendation per DE [103] Order. (ebz) (Entered: 01/21/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC01/23/2601/23/26105ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Show Cause Response due by 1/30/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 1/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 01/23/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC01/30/2601/30/26106RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re [105] Order to Show Cause by William R. Johnson. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 01/30/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/02/2602/02/26107PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [89] Expedited Motion. Plaintiff filed his response within the existing time deadline. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (BER) (Entered: 02/02/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/02/2602/02/26108PAPERLESS ORDER granting [101] Motion to file out-of-time reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (BER) (Entered: 02/02/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/02/2602/02/26109PAPERLESS ORDER granting [74] Motion for Leave to File Supplement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (BER) (Entered: 02/02/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/02/2602/02/26110PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [68] Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer. This pleading was improperly docketed as a motion. It is a response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (BER) (Entered: 02/02/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/02/2602/02/26111REPLY to [106] Response to Order to Show Cause by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 02/02/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/03/2602/03/26112PARTIAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Maria Borell. Recommending Motion be DENIED as to subject matter jurisdiction. Remaining arguments to be addressed by separate report and recommendation. Objections to R&R due by 2/17/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (dt01) (Entered: 02/03/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/03/2602/03/26113ORDER denying [76] Motion to Conduct Jurisdictional Discovery; denying [93] Motion for Enforcement of Jurisdictional Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (dt01) (Entered: 02/03/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/04/2602/04/26114ORDER OVERRULING PRO SE DEFENDANT'S OBJECTION TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE REINHART'S ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE. Defendant's Objections to Judge Reinhart's Order (styled by Defendant as "Defendant's Emergency Objection andRequest for Protective Relief Pending Anti-SLAPP Ruling") DE [88] are OVERRULED. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 02/04/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/05/2602/05/26115PAPERLESS ORDER denying [69] Motion to Stay Discovery. The Court concludes that the standard for a stay of discovery is not met in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/5/2026. (dt01) (Entered: 02/05/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/05/2602/05/26116ORDER directing parties to confer regarding discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/5/2026. See attached document for full details. (dt01) (Entered: 02/05/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/06/2602/09/26117OBJECTIONS to [112] Report and Recommendations by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 02/09/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/06/2602/09/26118 Objection to [113] Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 02/09/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/09/2602/09/26119 Defendant's Rule 72(a) Objection to [116] Order by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 02/09/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/09/2602/09/26120(STRICKEN) Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Rule 72(a) re [119] Defendant's Rule 72(a), [116] Order by Maria Borell. (ebz) Text Modified per DE [127] on 2/24/2026 (amb). (Entered: 02/09/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/10/2602/10/26121 MOTION for Protective Order Under Rule 26(c) by Maria Borell. Responses due by 2/24/2026. (ebz) (Entered: 02/10/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/17/2602/17/26122 NOTICE REGARDING OPPOSING COUNSEL'S IMPROPER PRESSURE AND MISCHARACTERIZATION OF DEFENDANT'S OBLIGATIONS by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (ebz) (Entered: 02/17/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/23/2602/23/26123 MOTION for Reasonable Modification of Communication Procedures and Supporting Declaration by Maria Borell. Responses due by 3/9/2026. (ebz) (Entered: 02/23/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/23/2602/23/26124PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice [121] Motion for Protective Order Under Rule 26(c). The Motion does not contain a certificate of conferral as required by Local Rule 7.1(a)(3). Any subsequent motion of this nature must specify, with attachments as necessary, the filer's specific efforts to confer and the results of such conferral. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/23/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/23/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/23/2602/23/26125RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to [112] Report and Recommendations by William R. Johnson. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 02/23/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/23/2602/23/26126 RESPONSE to [120] Notice of Supplemental Authority, [119] Response/Reply (Other), [118] Response/Reply (Other) by William R. Johnson. (Spielman, Darren) (Entered: 02/23/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/24/2602/24/26127PAPERLESS ORDER striking [120] Defendant's Notice of Supplemental Authority. Local Rule 7.8 states that the body of such a notice "shall not exceed 200 words." S.D. Fla. L. R. 7.8. The body of [120] Defendant's Notice of Supplemental Authority clearly exceeds this limit. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/24/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/24/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/24/2602/24/26128PAPERLESS ORDER denying [123] pro se "Motion for Reasonable Modification of Communication Procedures." Defendant seeks an order mandating that all future conferrals between the parties in this action take place in writing only, citing herdifficulty in "retaining or processing real-time verbal exchanges" and in "accurately recall[ing] or respond[ing] to oral communications without a written record." This request is denied. Defendant cites no substantive law thatwould warrant the broad relief requested; nor is the Court inclined to exempt a party from any and all verbal engagement in the course of conferring between parties or participating in court hearings more generally. The Court notes that Defendant's recent allegations of "improper pressure" by Plaintiff's counsel is not supported by the record and certainly does not provide a basis to relieve Defendant of her conferral responsibilities [122]. Defendant shall continue to comply with all Court orders and Local Rules. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/24/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/24/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2602/26/26129REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON MOTION TO DISMISS re [112] REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Maria Borell Recommending deny. RECOMMENDED that the Motion to Dismiss be GRANTED for lack of personal jurisdiction and that the SAC be DISMISSED without prejudice. Objections to R&R due by 3/12/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/26/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 02/26/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2602/26/26130Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Rule 72(a) Objection to DE [116] Order by Maria Borell (ebz) (Entered: 02/26/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2602/26/26131 NOTICE of Clarification Regarding Motion by Maria Borell re [123] MOTION For Reasonable Modification of Communication Procedures and Supporting Declaration (ebz) (Entered: 02/26/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2602/26/26132 Supplemental Certificate of Good Faith Conferral In Support of Motion by Maria Borell re [123] MOTION For Reasonable Modification of Communication Procedures and Supporting Declaration. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (ebz) (Entered: 02/26/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2602/26/26133 REPLY in Support of Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply to Plaintiff's Response re [112] REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re [62] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [60] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Maria BorellRecommending deny.. filed by Maria Borell. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(ebz) (Entered: 02/26/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/26/2602/26/26134 MOTION for Protective Order Under Rule 26(c) by Maria Borell. Responses due by 3/12/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(ebz) (Entered: 02/26/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/27/2602/27/26135PAPERLESS ORDER denying [131] Defendant's Notice of Clarification, construed as a Motion or Supplement in Support of "Motion for Reasonable Modification of Communication Procedures." The Court previously denied Defendant's Motion for Modification for Communication Procedure and sees no basis in the recent Notice to alter or reconsider that decision. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/27/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/27/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/27/2602/27/26136PAPERLESS ORDER denying pro se [133-1] Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply to [125] Plaintiff's Response to [117] Defendant's Objections to [112] Report and Recommendation and striking unauthorized reply [133]. Rule 72 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure does not provide for the filing of a reply to an opposing party's response to objections. Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(b). Nor does the Court see a basis to authorize additional briefing on the Report [112]. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon 2/27/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/27/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/27/2602/27/26137PAPERLESS ORDER granting [134] pro se Defendant's Motion for Temporary Stay of Discovery. Discovery is temporarily stayed in this matter pending consideration of the Report and Recommendation on Personal Jurisdiction [129]. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/27/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/27/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC02/27/2602/27/26138PAPERLESS ORDER sua sponte limiting future motion practice and filings on the docket. In the exercise of the Court's inherent authority to manage its docket, and due to the disproportionate number of meritless filings submitted in this action and the unnecessary expenditure of judicial resources consumed in adjudicating and reviewing such myriad filings, the parties are directed as follows. No party shall file any motion or submit any item on the docket unless the filing party first files a motion for leave to file the designated motion/filing and obtains the Court's approval to file the requested material. Except as stated in this Order, any motion or item on the docket that is filed without this mandatory judicial pre-approval will be stricken without further notice. This Order does not apply to the parties' ability to file timely objections and responses to Magistrate Judge Reinhart's Report and Recommendation on Personal Jurisdiction [129] in accordance with the Report and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/27/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 02/27/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/02/2603/03/26139Notice of Non-Objection to [138] PAPERLESS ORDER. This Order does not apply to the parties' ability to file timely objections and responses to Magistrate Judge Reinhart's Report and Recommendation on Personal Jurisdiction 129 in accordancewith the Report and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/27/2026. (ebz) Modified document link on 3/3/2026 (ebz). (Entered: 03/03/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/12/2603/12/26140OVERRULED. OBJECTIONS to [129] Report and Recommendations by William R. Johnson. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A- Requests for Admission)(Spielman, Darren) Modified per DE [143] Order on 4/21/2026 (ebz). (Entered: 03/12/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC03/16/2603/16/26141RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to DE [140] OBJECTIONS to [129] Report and Recommendations by Maria Borell. (ebz) (Entered: 03/16/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/20/2604/20/26142PAPERLESS ORDER accepting [112] Magistrate Judge Reinhart's Partial Report and Recommendation on Subject Matter Jurisdiction. The Court has reviewed the Partial Report, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction [62], Defendant's Objections [117], Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Objections [125], the Second Amended Complaint [60], and the full record pertinent to the matter of subject matter jurisdiction [83] [84] [94]. Following such review, Defendant's Objections to the Report are overruled [117], and the Report [112] is accepted. Although Defendant takes issue with Magistrate Judge Reinhart's analysis with respect to the domicile of both parties and the need for an evidentiary hearing on the parties' domiciles, the Report correctly determines that no set of facts argued by Defendant would destroy complete diversity of citizenship under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a)(1). Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 4/20/2026. (jj02) (Entered: 04/20/26)
9:25-cv-80252-AMC04/21/2604/21/26143ORDER ACCEPTING MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION AND CLOSING CASE. The Report and Recommendation DE [129] is ACCEPTED. Plaintiff's Objections to the Report DE [140] are OVERRULED. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss DE [62] is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint DE [60] is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk shall CLOSE this case. Certificate of Appealability: No Ruling. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 4/21/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 04/21/26)