Florida Southern District Court
Judge:Robert N Scola, Jr
Referred: Chris M Mcaliley
Case #: 0:16-cv-61029
Nature of Suit290 Real Property - All Other Real Property
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Case Filed:May 13, 2016
Terminated:Jan 25, 2017
Last checked: Wednesday Nov 09, 2016 4:06 AM EST
Defendant
CitiMortgage, Inc
Represented By
Jeffrey Alan Trinz
Akerman Senterfitt
contact info
Michael Kevin Gutman
Akerman LLP
contact info
Defendant
Federal National Mortgage Association
Represented By
Jeffrey Alan Trinz
Akerman Senterfitt
contact info
Michael Kevin Gutman
Akerman LLP
contact info
Mediator
Cary A Lubetsky
Krinzman, Huss & Lubetsky 800 Brickell Avenue Suite 1501
Miami, FL 33131
Plaintiff
Stella Gallant
Michael A. Citron, Esq./Loan Lawyers, LLC 2150 S. Andrews Avenue, 2d Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Represented By
Michael Abraham Citron
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George N. Andrews
Loan Lawyers, LLC
contact info
Plaintiff
Gary Garfinkle
Represented By
Michael Abraham Citron
contact info
George N. Andrews
Loan Lawyers, LLC
contact info
TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Century Harmony Lakes Estates Association, Inc
Terminated: 07/22/2016


Docket last updated: 04/26/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
49 49 order Order Thu 03/23 9:27 AM
ORDER dismissing with prejudice. All pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. This case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 3/22/2017. (lk)
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Thursday, February 02, 2017
48 48 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Thu 02/02 8:44 AM
STIPULATION of Dismissal (joint) by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association (Gutman, Michael)
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
47 47 order Order Dismissing Case Wed 01/25 12:44 PM
Order Administratively Closing Case Upon Notice Of Settlement Closing Case. Motions terminated:24 MOTION TO DISMISS19 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Federal National Mortgage Association, CitiMortgage, Inc. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 1/25/2017. (lan)
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
46 46 notice Notice of Settlement Thu 01/12 1:56 PM
NOTICE of Settlement (Pending) by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle (Andrews, George)
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
45 45 order Order Scheduling Mediation Thu 12/22 9:00 AM
ORDER Scheduling Mediation before Cary A. Lubetsky Mediation Hearing set for 1/11/2017 10:00 AM Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 12/21/2016. (lan)
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Wednesday, December 07, 2016
44 44 discov Notice to Take Deposition Wed 12/07 6:37 PM
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Stella Gallant and Gary Garfinkel by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association.(Gutman, Michael)
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Monday, December 05, 2016
43 43 adr Notice of Mediation Hearing Mon 12/05 4:12 PM
Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, Cary Lubetsky filed by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle. Mediation Hearing set for 1/11/2017 10:00 AM(Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
42 42 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 10/05 2:53 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re24 MOTION TO DISMISS19 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association. (Gutman, Michael)
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Friday, September 23, 2016
41 41 notice Notice of Supplemental Authority Fri 09/23 4:26 PM
Notice of Supplemental Authority and Request for Judicial Notice by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle (Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Exhibit
40 40 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Fri 09/23 12:20 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants39 the Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants' reply in support of24 their Motion to Dismiss is due on or before October 6, 2016. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 9/23/2016. (kbr)
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39 39 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Fri 09/23 10:34 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to37 Response in Opposition to Motion, by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association. (Gutman, Michael)
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
38 38 misc Status Report Thu 09/22 2:47 PM
STATUS REPORT Joint by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle (Andrews, George)
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Friday, September 16, 2016
37 37 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 09/16 4:28 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re24 MOTION TO DISMISS19 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM [Corrected] filed by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle. Replies due by 9/26/2016.(Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C
36 36 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 09/16 3:18 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re24 MOTION TO DISMISS19 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle. Replies due by 9/26/2016. (Andrews, George)
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
35 35 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Tue 09/13 3:40 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants34 the Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time. The Plaintiffs' response to24 the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is due on or before September 16, 2016. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 9/13/2016. (kbr)
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Monday, September 12, 2016
34 34 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Mon 09/12 4:09 PM
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to24 MOTION TO DISMISS19 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle.(Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, September 08, 2016
33 33 order Order on Motion to Strike Thu 09/08 5:14 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Plaintiffs have informed the Court that28 Notice of Mediation Hearing relates to another action and was erroneously filed in this case. Accordingly, the Court grants29 the Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike. The Clerk shall strike28 from the docket. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 9/8/2016. (kbr)
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Wednesday, September 07, 2016
32 32 notice Notice of Unavailability Wed 09/07 12:05 PM
NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle for dates of September 29-October 7, 2016; October 12, 2016, October 17-18, 2016, October 24-25, 2016. Attorney Michael Abraham Citron added to party Gary Garfinkle(pty:pla). (Citron, Michael)
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Thursday, September 01, 2016
31 31 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Thu 09/01 3:53 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants27 the Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Plaintiffs' response to24 the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is due on or before September 12, 2016. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 9/1/2016. (kbr)
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
30 30 notice Clerks Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney Wed 08/31 4:27 PM
Clerks Notice to Filer re27 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer . Document Not Linked ; ERROR - The filed document was not linked to the related docket entry. The correction was made by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document. (lk)
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29 29 motion Strike Wed 08/31 1:53 PM
Plaintiff's MOTION to Strike D.E. 28 From Court Docket by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle. Responses due by 9/19/2016(Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
28 28 adr Notice of Mediation Hearing Wed 08/31 12:04 PM
Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, Charles A. Mancuso filed by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle. Mediation Hearing set for 9/19/2016 01:30 PM(Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
27 27 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Wed 08/31 11:07 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer to DE24 Motion to dismiss by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle. (Andrews, George) Modified/Added link to Motion on 8/31/2016 (lk)
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
26 26 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Thu 08/18 5:18 PM
ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Federal National Mortgage Association. (Gutman, Michael)
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25 25 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Thu 08/18 5:17 PM
ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by CitiMortgage, Inc. (Gutman, Michael)
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24 24 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Thu 08/18 5:13 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS19 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association. Responses due by 9/6/2016(Gutman, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
23 23 adr Notice of Mediator Selection (Optional Hearing) Wed 08/17 4:34 PM
NOTICE of Mediator Selection: Cary Lubetsky selected. Filed/Added by Cary A Lubetsky. (Andrews, George)
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Wednesday, August 03, 2016
22 22 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Wed 08/03 11:52 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants20 the Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants' response to the19 the First Amended Complaint is due on or before August 18, 2016. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 8/3/2016. (kbr)
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21 21 order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 08/03 11:50 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court denies as moot13 the Defendants' motion to dismiss. The Plaintiff's19 amended pleading moots the motion to dismiss the prior pleading. See Taylor v. Alabama , 275 F. App'x 836, 838 (11th Cir. 2008) (noting that when the plaintiffs amended their complaint the defendants' motion to dismiss became moot). Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 8/3/2016. (kbr)
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Tuesday, August 02, 2016
20 20 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Tue 08/02 3:16 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to19 Amended Complaint by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association.(Gutman, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Thursday, July 21, 2016
19 19 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 07/21 5:59 PM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association, filed by Stella Gallant, Gary Garfinkle.(Andrews, George)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
utility ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Wed 07/13 2:43 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as per DE 18 : Amended Pleadings due by 7/21/2016. (lk)
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
18 18 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Tue 07/12 2:18 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants17 the Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Plaintiff's Amended Complaint is due on or before July 21, 2016. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 7/12/2016. (kbr)
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Monday, July 11, 2016
17 17 motion Extension of Time Mon 07/11 3:17 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint by Stella Gallant. Responses due by 7/28/2016(Citron, Michael)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, June 27, 2016
16 16 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Amend Mon 06/27 4:10 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants15 the Plaintiff's unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The Plaintiff's amended complaint must be served and filed by July 11, 2016. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 6/27/2016. (kbr)
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Friday, June 24, 2016
15 15 motion Extension of Time to Amend Fri 06/24 4:39 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint by Stella Gallant. Responses due by 7/11/2016(Citron, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proposed Order
Thursday, June 16, 2016
14 14 order Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Mediation Fri 06/17 10:15 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER and Order Of Referral To Mediation: ( Jury Trial set for 5/30/2017 in Miami Division before Judge Robert N. Scola Jr.., Calendar Call set for 5/23/2017 before Judge Robert N. Scola Jr.., Amended Pleadings due by 7/20/2017., Expert Discovery due by 3/24/2017., Fact Discovery due by 1/11/2017., Joinder of Parties due by 7/20/2017., In Limine Motions due by 3/28/2017., Dispositive Motions due by 2/10/2017., Motions due by 3/28/2017., Pretrial Stipulation due by 5/2/2017., Status Report due by 9/23/2016.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediation Deadline 2/17/2017. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 6/16/2016. (lrz)
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Friday, June 10, 2016
13 13 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 06/10 5:57 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint),, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association. Responses due by 6/27/2016(Gutman, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D
Friday, June 03, 2016
12 12 misc Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1 Fri 06/03 3:40 PM
SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Stella Gallant (Citron, Michael)
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Friday, May 20, 2016
11 11 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Fri 05/20 11:07 AM
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants10 the Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants' response to the Complaint is due on or before June 10, 2016 Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 5/20/2016. (kbr)
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
10 10 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Thu 05/19 11:31 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint),, by CitiMortgage, Inc, Federal National Mortgage Association.(Gutman, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
9 9 notice Clerk's Notice of Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge - FORM Thu 05/19 11:26 AM
CORRECTED Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (vjk)
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8 8 notice Clerks Notice of Docket Correction - Chambers and Clerks Thu 05/19 11:23 AM
Clerks Notice of Docket Correction re5 Order of Recusal, 6 Case Referred to Magistrate Judge. Incorrect District Judge Selected ; Corrected by the Clerk; Correct image attached. (vjk)
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7 7 notice Clerk's Notice of Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge - FORM Thu 05/19 10:40 AM
Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William C. Turnoff is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (vjk)
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6 6 utility Case Referred to Magistrate Judge Thu 05/19 10:39 AM
CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley. (vjk) Modified Magistrate Judge on 5/19/2016 (vjk)
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5 5 order Order of Recusal Thu 05/19 10:37 AM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley. Modified Judge & text on 5/19/2016 (vjk)
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Friday, May 13, 2016
4 4 service Summons Issued Fri 05/13 3:37 PM
Order Requiring Discovery And Scheduling Conference And Order Referring Discovery Matters To Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo- Reyes for Discovery Matters Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 5/13/2016. (lrz)
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3 3 notice Clerk's Notice of Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge - FORM Fri 05/13 1:27 PM
Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (lrz)
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3 3 notice Clerk's Notice of Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge - FORM Fri 05/13 3:32 PM
Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (ail)
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2 2 order Judge Assignment Fri 05/13 1:27 PM
Judge Assignment to Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr (lrz)
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2 2 order Judge Assignment Fri 05/13 3:32 PM
Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas and Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow (ail)
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1 1 cmp Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint) Fri 05/13 1:10 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT) Filing fees $400.00. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID 113C-8735929, payment transferred from : 16cv61029 Gallant v. CitiMortgage, Inc. et al., filed by Federal National Mortgage Association, CitiMortgage, Inc.(Gutman, Michael)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C (part I),
Att: 5 Exhibit C (part II),
Att: 6 Exhibit C (part III),
Att: 7 Exhibit C (part IV),
Att: 8 Exhibit D,
Att: 9 Exhibit E,
Att: 10 Exhibit F