Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. v. The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels

Admiralty in rem action over a shipwrecked vessel believed to be a merchant ship lying 100 meters deep, beyond the territorial waters or contiguous zone of any sovereign nation, and approximately 40 miles from Lands End near the English Channel.
Plaintiff:Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.
Defendant:The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels
Claimant:Kingdom of Spain
Intervenor Plaintiff:Keith Bray
 
Case Number:8:2006cv01685
Filed:September 13, 2006
 
Court:Florida Middle District Court
Office:Tampa Office [ Court Info ]
County:Hillsborough
Presiding Judge:Judge Steven D. Merryday
Referring Judge:Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III
 
Nature of Suit:Contract - Marine
Cause:28:1333 Admiralty
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:None

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Date Filed#Document Text
September 13, 20061COMPLAINT against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels (Filing fee $350 receipt number T038663), filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (RFM)
September 15, 20062MOTION for issuance of warrant in rem by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Warrant of Arrest In Rem)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
September 15, 20063MOTION for preliminary injunction by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
September 15, 20064MOTION to appoint custodian (substitute custodian) by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Consent and Indemnification Agreement for Appointment of Substitute Custodian)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
September 15, 20065Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 4 Motion to appoint substitute custodian. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 9/15/2006. (RFM)
September 15, 20066Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 2 Motion for issuance of warrant in rem. The clerk is directed to issue a warrant of arrest. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 9/15/2006. (RFM)
September 20, 20068US Marshal 285 form for Arrest of vessel. (RFM)
September 22, 20069NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/22/2006. (maa)
September 25, 200610Court Opinion or Order ORDER referring motion to Magistrate Judge McCoun for report and recommendation: 3 --plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/25/2006. (BK)
October 3, 200613MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Thomas B. McCoun III: Status Conference held on 10/3/2006. (DIGITAL) (src)
October 6, 200614NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction of Filing Affidavit of John Morris (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of John Morris)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 10, 200615MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Thomas B. McCoun III: Motion Hearing held on 10/10/2006 re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (DIGITAL) (src)
October 11, 200616REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Signed by Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 10/11/2006. (slb)
October 12, 200617NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Filing Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Arrest (Attachments: #(1) Affidavit Publication of Notice of Arrest)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Wrong event used, counsel called and instructed to refile. Modified on 10/13/2006 (RFM).
October 13, 200618PROOF OF PUBLICATION filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. Newspaper: Tampa Tribune Date(s) of publication September 30, 2006. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 30, 200619Court Opinion or Order PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION and ORDER adopting 16 --REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION; granting 3 --motion for preliminary injunction filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Injunction is effective immediately upon the plaintiff's posting with the Clerk a $5,000.00 bond. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/30/2006. (BK)
April 5, 200720MOTION Request for Entry of Clerk's Default by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Entry of Clerk's Default)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
April 6, 200721CLERK'S ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels. (RFM)
May 15, 200722MOTION for default judgment against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III.
May 30, 200723Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 22 --motion for default judgment. The Clerk shall ENTER final judgment awarding the plaintiff title to the unidentified shipwrecked vessel, its apparel, tackle, appurtenances, and cargo; TERMINATE any pending motion; and CLOSE the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/30/2007. (BK)
May 30, 200724VERIFIED CLAIM property by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1)(ag)
May 31, 200725VACATED. See Doc. 43 . DEFAULT JUDGMENT in favor of plaintiff against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (CH) Modified on 8/17/2007 (BK)
June 1, 200726Unopposed MOTION for James A. Goold to appear pro hac vice by Kingdom of Spain. (Banker, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III.
June 15, 200728UNOPPOSED MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment and deeming the Kingdom of Spain's verified claim as timely submitted, and OPPOSED MOTION for an order requiring plaintiff to provide a more definite statement and access to relevant information before the Kingdom of Spain files its responsive pleading by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (RFM)
June 26, 200729Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. Modified text on 6/27/2007 (RFM).
June 28, 200730Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 29 --Odyssey's motion to extend to 7/23/2007 the time within which to respond to Doc. 28 . Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/28/2007. (BK)
July 23, 200731MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment MOTION for more definite statement by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III.
July 26, 200732Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 31 --motion for an enlargement of the time within which to respond to motion for more definite statement, etc. Response due 8/6/2007. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/26/2007. (BK)
July 27, 200733Joint MOTION to extend time to File Completed Case Management Report by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
July 30, 200734Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 33 --motion to extend to 8/6/2007 the time within which to submit a case management report. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/30/2007. (BK)
August 6, 200735AMENDED COMPLAINT against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 1# 2 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 2)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) COUNSEL TO REFILE LISTING PARTIES PROPERLY. Modified on 8/7/2007 (RFM).
August 6, 200736MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Greg Stemm# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III.
August 7, 200737AMENDED COMPLAINT against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 1# 2 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 2)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
August 7, 200738MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III.
August 7, 200739AFFIDAVIT of Gregory P. Stemm re: 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
August 14, 200740Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment, 37 Amended complaint of Plaintiff; by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III.
August 15, 200741MOTION to transfer case (i.e., related cases under Local Rule 1.04(b)) by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
August 16, 200742NOTICE of withdrawal of motion by Kingdom of Spain to Transfer Related Cases and Notice of Filing of Amended Motion to Transfer (Banker, David)
August 17, 200743Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 28 --motion to vacate; denying as moot 28 --motion for more definite statement; vacating 25 --default judgment; granting 40 --motion for extension of time to respond to amended complaint and motion for protective order. By 9/19/2007 the Kingdom of Spain shall respond to 35 (amended complaint) and 38 (motion for protective order). Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 8/17/2007. (BK)
September 6, 200744Second Joint MOTION to extend time to File Completed Case Management Report by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Modified text on 9/7/2007 (RFM).
September 7, 200745Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 44 plaintiff's Second Joint Motion fpr extension of time to file completed case management report. The case management report is due on or before 10/9/2007. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/7/2007. (maa)
September 19, 200746MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
September 19, 200747MEMORANDUM in opposition re 38 Motion for protective order filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) Modified text on 9/20/2007 (RFM).
September 25, 200748Court Opinion or Order ORDER directing the Clerk to designate Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo as the magistrate assigned to this case. NEW CASE NUMBER: 8:06-cv-1685-T-23MAP. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/25/2007. (BK)
September 26, 200749MOTION for leave to file Reply to Claimant Kingdom of Spain's Opposition to Motion for Protective Order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
September 27, 200750Summons issued as to Kingdom of Spain. (RFM)
September 28, 200751Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 49 --Odyssey's motion for leave to file a five-page reply to 47 --Spain's opposition to 38 --Odyssey's motion for protective order. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/28/2007. (BK)
October 3, 200752Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 47 Memorandum in opposition to Motion for Protective Order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Thiel, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
October 3, 200753Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Thiel, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
October 5, 200754Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 53 --motion to extend time within which to respond to 46 --motion to dismiss amended complaint. Response due 10/22/2007. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/4/2007. (BK)
October 10, 200756Third MOTION to extend time to File Completed Case Management Report (Joint Motion) by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 10, 200757Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 56 --motion to extend to 10/30/2007 the time within which to file a case management report. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/10/2007. (BK)
October 19, 200758MOTION to intervene and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Keith Bray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Intervening Complaint)(Butler, Frank) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
October 22, 200759MEMORANDUM in opposition re 46 Motion to dismiss filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 22, 200760REPLY to response to motion re 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 22, 200761REQUEST for oral argument re 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment, 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 25, 200762Unopposed MOTION for leave to file Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Claimant's Motion to Dismiss by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
October 26, 200763Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED ORDER granting 62 --motion by Kingdom of Spain to reply to 59 --plaintiff's opposition to motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/26/2007. (BK)
October 30, 200764CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
November 2, 200765Court Opinion or Order ORDER setting preliminary pretrial. Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 11/26/2007 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11 B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/2/2007. (maa)
November 5, 200766REPLY to response to motion re 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
November 7, 200767CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. re 65 Order setting preliminary pretrial (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
November 13, 200768ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 65 Order setting preliminary pretrial by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
November 19, 200769ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 65 Order setting preliminary pretrial by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
November 26, 200770Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 11/26/2007. (MTT)
November 28, 200771Court Opinion or Order ORDER setting forth procedures for identical or parallel filings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 11/28/2007. (MTT)
December 3, 200772Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 58 Motion to intervene. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 12/3/2007. (MTT)
December 6, 200773TRANSCRIPT of preliminary pretrial conference held on 11/26/07 before Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter: Dennis Miracle. (DG)
December 20, 200774INTERVENOR'S COMPLAINT filed by Keith Bray.(Butler, Frank)
December 21, 200775NOTICE of Appearance by Melinda Joy MacConnel on behalf of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (MacConnel, Melinda)
December 21, 200776NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. re 50 Summons issued of Status of Service of Process on Kingdom of Spain (Thiel, Eric)
January 9, 200877NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Carter Andersen on behalf of Kingdom of Spain (Andersen, Jeffrey)
January 9, 200878NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Dennis Skorewicz on behalf of Kingdom of Spain (Skorewicz, Keith)
January 9, 200879ANSWER to 74 Intervenor Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Research Agreement)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
January 10, 200880Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 1/10/2008. Court Reporter: Sandra K. Lee (DK)
January 10, 200881Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting in part and denying in part 38 Motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 1/10/2008. (DK)
January 10, 200882Court Opinion or Order PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 1/10/2008. (DK)
January 25, 200883TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 1/10/08 before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter: Sandra K. Lee. (RFM)
February 1, 200884MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order and for other relief by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
February 1, 200885MOTION to declare certain materials as not confidential under the protective order by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Goold, James)
February 8, 200886RESPONSE to motion re 84 MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order and for other relief filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
February 8, 200887RESPONSE to motion re 85 MOTION to declare certain materials as not confidential under the protective order filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
February 8, 200888CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
February 19, 200889MOTION to Conduct March 5 Hearing In Camera by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
February 20, 200890RESPONSE in opposition re 89 MOTION to Conduct March 5 Hearing In Camera filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
February 22, 200891Court Opinion or Order ORDER ruling deferred 85 Motion seeking an order finding certain materials disclosed to Spain by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. are not confidential. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 2/22/2008. (DK)
February 28, 200892MOTION for leave to file under seal by Kingdom of Spain. (AG)
March 3, 200893Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying 89 Motion to conduct the March 5, 2008 hearing in camera; granting 92 Motion for leave to file under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/3/2008. (MTT)
March 3, 200894Supplemental MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order relating to photographs and videotapes by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
March 4, 200895RESPONSE to motion re 92 MOTION for leave to file under seal filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
March 4, 200896RESPONSE to motion re 94 Supplemental MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order relating to photographs and videotapes filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Composite Exhibit A)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
March 5, 200897Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 3/5/2008. Court Reporter: Sherrill L. Jackson (MTT)
March 6, 200898Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting in part and denying in part 46 --motion to dismiss. Counts 3-5 are dismissed. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/6/2008. (BK)
March 12, 200899Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting in part and denying in part 84 Motion to compel; granting in part and denying in part 85 Motion for an Order declaring Certain Materials as not confidential. The Clerk is directed to return to Spain the items filed by Spain under seal as attachments to its motion for leave to file under seal (doc. 92). The parties are directed to answer the Court interrogatories as directed in the Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/12/2008. (DK)
March 31, 2008100MOTION to Conduct Hearing In Camera by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
April 2, 2008101Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: Telephone Conference held on 4/2/2008. (DIGITAL) (MTT)
April 2, 2008102Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying without prejudice 100 Motion to conduct hearing in camera. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 4/2/2008. (MTT)
April 3, 2008103Unopposed MOTION for K. Russell LaMotte to appear pro hac vice by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
April 3, 2008104AFFIDAVIT of K. Russell LaMotte re: 103 Unopposed MOTION for K. Russell LaMotte to appear pro hac vice by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
April 11, 2008105MOTION for protective order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
April 14, 2008106RESPONSE to motion re 105 MOTION for protective order (Expedited) filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 English Translation of Article, # 2 Spanish Version of Article)(Banker, David)
April 15, 2008107Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 103 motion to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 4/15/2008. (MTT)
April 15, 2008108TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 3/5/08 before Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter: Sherrill L. Jackson. (RFM)
April 17, 2008109Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: Telephone Conference held on 4/17/2008. (DIGITAL) (MTT)
April 17, 2008110Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying 105 Motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 4/17/2008. (MTT)
April 17, 2008111ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 99 Order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (RFM)
April 28, 2008112RECEIPT for return of exhibits and/or exhibit substitutes as to Kingdom of Spain (AG)
April 28, 2008113NOTICE of unavailability of counsel byKeith Bray from June 16, 2008 to June 27, 2008. (Butler, Frank)
May 8, 2008114ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 99 Order on motion to compelOrder on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
May 12, 2008115Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying without prejudice 94 Motion to compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 5/12/2008. (MTT)
May 28, 2008116NOTICE of Hearing: Rule 16(a) Pretrial Conference set for 6/9/2008 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11 B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (MTT)
June 9, 2008117Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 6/9/2008. (digital) (MTT)
June 11, 2008118Court Opinion or Order CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery completed by 10/23/2008, Dispositive motions due by 11/3/2008, Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/1/2008 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo, Bench Trial set for trial term commencing 1/5/09 in Courtroom 15A before Judge Steven D. Merryday. Other deadlines specified in the order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 6/11/2008. (MTT)
June 23, 2008119TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 6/9/08 before Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dennis Miracle,Telephone number 352/369-7401. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 7/14/2008, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/24/2008, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/22/2008. (DM)
October 7, 2008121MOTION to compel compliance with Rule 34 request by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
October 14, 2008123MEMORANDUM in opposition re 121 Motion to compel Compliance with Rule 34 Request for Production of Documents filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 16, 2008124Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 121 Kingdom of Spain's Motion to compel compliance with Rule 34 request for production of documents. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 10/16/2008. (AGG)
October 17, 2008125MOTION for Preliminary Pretrial Conference by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 20, 2008126RESPONSE to motion re 125 MOTION for Preliminary Pretrial Conference filed by Keith Bray. (Butler, Frank)
October 20, 2008127MEMORANDUM in opposition re 125 Motion for miscellaneous relief filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
October 23, 2008128MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Keith Bray. (Butler, Frank) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
October 24, 2008129MOTION to compel compliance with Court Order directing compliance with Rule 34 request and for Rule 37 sanctions by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo.
October 24, 2008130RESPONSE to motion re 128 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Deadlines filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James)
October 27, 2008131Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying without prejudice 125 --the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary pretrial conference. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/27/2008. (BK)
October 29, 2008132RESPONSE to motion re 128 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 30, 2008133MEMORANDUM in opposition re 129 Motion to compel Compliance with Court Order and for Rule 37 Sanctions filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
October 31, 2008134Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 129 Kingdom of Spain's motion to compel compliance with court order directing compliance with Rule 34 request and for Rule 37 sanctions. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 10/31/2008. (AGG)
October 31, 2008135Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying 128 Intervenor Keith Bray's motion to extend discovery deadlines. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 10/31/2008. (AGG)
November 4, 2008136NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Concerning Counsel (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) WRONG EVENT USED, COUNSEL TO REFILE. Modified on 11/5/2008 (RFM).
November 4, 2008137MOTION for reconsideration re 134 Order on motion to compel, 124 Order on motion to compel by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE DOES NOT MATCH LOGIN USED, COUNSEL INSTRUCTED TO REFILE. Modified on 11/5/2008 (RFM).
November 5, 2008138NOTICE of change of address by Eric Christopher Thiel (Thiel, Eric)
November 5, 2008139MOTION for reconsideration re 134 Order on motion to compel, 124 Order on motion to compel by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Thiel, Eric)
November 6, 2008140RESPONSE to motion re 139 MOTION for reconsideration re 134 Order on motion to compel, 124 Order on motion to compel filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Goold, James)
November 6, 2008141Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying 139 Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.'s Motion for reconsideration re 134 Order on motion to compel and 124 Order on motion to compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 11/6/2008. (AGG)
November 26, 2008142Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: on 11/26/2008. (DIGITAL) (AGG)
November 26, 2008143NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 1/8/2009 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 11 B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Pre-trial conference scheduled for 12/1/08 is cancelled.(AGG)
January 8, 2009144Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: on 1/8/2009. (DIGITAL) Court Reporter: Linda Starr (AGG)
April 20, 2009145MOTION to bifurcate Claims of Spain from Claim of Claimant, Keith Bray by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen)
May 1, 2009146Court Opinion or Order ORDER referring to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo for disposition: 145 --motion by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., to bifurcate claims of Spain from claim of Keith Bray. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/1/2009. (BK)
May 4, 2009147RESPONSE to motion re 145 MOTION to bifurcate Claims of Spain from Claim of Claimant, Keith Bray filed by Keith Bray. (Butler, Frank)
June 10, 2009148NOTICE of Hearing: Hearing on Plaintiff's motion to bifurcate (doc. 145)and Status Conference scheduled for June 23, 2009, at 2:00 pm. See Notice for details. (AGG)
June 23, 2009149NOTICE of Appearance by David F. Pope on behalf of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Pope, David)
June 23, 2009150Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: on 6/23/2009. (digital) Court Reporter: Sandra K. Lee (AGG)
June 23, 2009151NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 11/9/2009 at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 11 B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (AGG)
June 23, 2009152Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying without prejudice 145 Motion to bifurcate. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 6/23/2009. (AGG)
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Claimant: Kingdom of Spain
Represented By: Jeffrey Carter Andersen, James Goold, Keith Dennis Skorewicz, David Christopher Banker
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Intervenor Plaintiff: Keith Bray
Represented By: Frank D. Butler
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