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  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
  • MOBOOKA LLC vs. HANCOCK, JOHNet al. document preview
						
                                

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Filing # 79833995 E-Filed 10/24/2018 06:21:37 PM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA MOBOOKA, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, CASE NO.: 2017-CA-004043 Plaintiff, v. JOHN HANCOCK, et. al., Defendants. _________________________________/ PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AGAINST BOTH DEFENDANTS COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, MOBOOKA, LLC, by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Motion to Compel against Defendants JOHN HANCOCK (“Hancock”) and FORSA LLC (“Forsa”)(collectively, “Defendants”) and states as follows: 1. On July 6, 2018 the Plaintiff served discovery requests against both Defendants. 2. This discovery consisted of Requests for Production and Interrogatories. 3. Pursuant to the agreement of the parties, the parties agreed to an extension of time until September 6, 2018. A true and correct copy of the email detailing the parties agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” 4. Pursuant to the Court’s Order permitting Plaintiff’s counsel to withdraw, the deadline was extended another thirty (30) days until October 6, 2018. A true and correct copy of the Court’s Order is attached hereto as Exhibit “B.” 5. When Defendants failed to provide any response, the undersigned reached out in an attempt to resolve the issue without court action. 6. Nevertheless, although Defendants were given additional time until October 15, to Motion to Compel Case No.: 2017-CA-004043 provide all responses and documents, none have been forthcoming. 7. The Court should compel responses to all outstanding discovery and sanction Defendants based upon their uncooperative and dilatory conduct. 8. Pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.380(a)(2), the undersigned hereby certifies that je contacted Defendants in a good faith effort to resolve these production issues, however no documents nor responses have been provided. 9. Moreover, the requests are relevant to the key issues presented by this case. 10. Finally, Plaintiff is entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in connection with the relief sought herein. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.380(a)(4) (“If the motion is granted and after opportunity for hearing, the court shall require the party or deponent whose conduct necessitated the motion . . . to pay to the moving party the reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order that may include attorneys’ fees . . . .” (emphasis added)). WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Mobooka, LLC, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an order: (i) granting Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories Against Both Defendants (ii) compelling Defendants to respond and to produce all responsive, non-privileged documents; (iii) awarding Plaintiff its attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in bringing this Motion pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.380(a)(4); and (iv) granting such other and further relief as this Honorable Court deems necessary and proper. [This Section Intentionally Left Blank – Certificate of Service Follows] Page 2 of 3 EPGD Business Law 777 SW 37th Ave., Ste. 510, Miami, FL 33135 • T: (786) 837-6787 • F: (305) 718-0687 • www.epgdlaw.com Motion to Compel Case No.: 2017-CA-004043 Dated this 24th day of October, 2018. Respectfully submitted, EPGD BUSINESS LAW Counsel for Plaintiff 777 SW 37th Street, Ste. 510 Miami, FL 33135 T: (786) 837-6787 F: (305) 718-0687 andres@epgdlaw.com By: /s/ Samuel J. Gittle Samuel J. Gittle, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 99778 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was furnished on this 24th day of October 2018, via Email and U.S. Mail to John Hancock and Forsa LLC, 499 Hammock Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (hancock.j.g@gmail.com). By: /s/ Samuel J. Gittle______ Samuel J. Gittle, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 99778 Page 3 of 3 EPGD Business Law 777 SW 37th Ave., Ste. 510, Miami, FL 33135 • T: (786) 837-6787 • F: (305) 718-0687 • www.epgdlaw.com Exhibit “A” 10/24/2018 EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. Mail - SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT - CASE NO.: 2017-CA-004043 - Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFEN… Samuel Gittle SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT ­ CASE NO.: 2017­CA­004043 ­ Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFENDANT'S Motion For Extension of Time to Respond to all ok Pl. Discovery Requests, and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint Patrick Willis Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 3:34 PM To: Samuel Gittle , Lisa Quinones Cc: Elizabeth Fernandez , "oscar@epgdlaw.com" , "paralegal@epgdlaw.com" Sam, September 6th is fine. Yes please send over a proposed order. thanks, Patrick H. Willis 2121 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 116 Orlando, FL 32835­8762 (407) 903­9939 (O) (407) 903­9929 (F) www.willisoden.com This e‐mail is intended only for the individual(s) or en ty(s) named within the message. This e‐mail might contain legally privileged and confiden al informa on. If you properly received this e‐mail as a client or retained expert, please hold it in confidence to protect the a orney‐client or work product privileges. 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Mail - SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT - CASE NO.: 2017-CA-004043 - Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFEN… sender. Disclaimer under Circular 230: Any statements regarding tax ma ers made herein, including any a achments, are not formal tax opinions by this firm, cannot be relied upon or used by any person to avoid tax penal es, and are not intended to be used or referred to in any marke ng or promoonal materials. From: Samuel Gittle [mailto:sam@epgdlaw.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 3:24 PM To: Lisa Quinones Cc: Elizabeth Fernandez; oscar@epgdlaw.com; paralegal@epgdlaw.com; Patrick Willis Subject: Re: SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT ­ CASE NO.: 2017­CA­004043 ­ Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFENDANT'S Motion For Extension of Time to Respond to all ok Pl. Discovery Requests, and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint Good Afternoon, Please confirm the extension as per my previous email. We can draft a proposed order if needed as well. Thank you, Samuel J. Gittle, Esq. Sr. Litigation Associate Miami Office: 777 SW 37th Ave., Ste. 510 Miami, Florida 33135 Washington, D.C. Office: 1900 M Street NW, Ste. 600 Washington, D.C. 20036 Miami Tel: (786) 837­6787 D.C. Tel: (202) 900­2818 Fax: (305) 718­0 687 sam@epgdlaw.com https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=d0d8f18591&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1608260633106616413&dsqt=1&simpl=msg-f%3A1608260633106… 2/5 10/24/2018 EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. Mail - SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT - CASE NO.: 2017-CA-004043 - Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFEN… Skype: epgdlaw Visit our Website, www.EPGDLaw.com Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn Confidentiality Notice: This e­mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e­ mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e­mail is strictly prohibited, and requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e­mail immediately. Electronic Signature Notice: Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e­mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e­mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated. Environmental Notice: Think Green ­ Please consider the environment before printing this e­mail. On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Samuel Gittle wrote: Good Afternoon, We can agree to an extension until September 6. Please advise. Thank you, Samuel J. Gittle, Esq. Sr. Litigation Associate Miami Office: 777 SW 37th Ave., Ste. 510 Miami, Florida 33135 Washington, D.C. Office: 1900 M Street NW, Ste. 600 Washington, D.C. 20036 Miami Tel: (786) 837­6787 D.C. Tel: (202) 900­2818 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=d0d8f18591&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1608260633106616413&dsqt=1&simpl=msg-f%3A1608260633106… 3/5 10/24/2018 EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. Mail - SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT - CASE NO.: 2017-CA-004043 - Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFEN… Fax: (305) 718­0 687 sam@epgdlaw.com Skype: epgdlaw Visit our Website, www.EPGDLaw.com Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn Confidentiality Notice: This e­mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain confidential and privileged information. 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On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:56 AM, Lisa Quinones wrote: Good Morning, COURT: Orange Co. ­ Circuit CASE NUMBER: 2017­CA­004043 PLAINTIFF: Mobooka LLC., DEFENDANTS: John Hancock; et al., TITLE OF DOCUMENT(S): Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to all of Plaintiff’s Discovery Requests and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint. Thank you. Best Regards, https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=d0d8f18591&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1608260633106616413&dsqt=1&simpl=msg-f%3A1608260633106… 4/5 10/24/2018 EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A. Mail - SERVICE OF COURT DOCUMENT - CASE NO.: 2017-CA-004043 - Mobooka LLC, v. John Hancock, et al., DEFEN… LISA QUINONES I LEGAL ASSISTANT 2121 S. 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