ABC IP, LLC v. Hiatt

COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25286503) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Patent 247, # 2 Exhibit B- Patent 784, # 3 Exhibit C- Patent 159, # 4 Exhibit D- Patent 403, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Proposed Summons, # 7 Proposed Summons, # 8 AO 120)(Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)

2026-07-21

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)

2026-07-21

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NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-2217-KCD-NPM. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)

2026-07-22

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SUMMONS issued as to Larry Croft, Brandon Hiatt. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)

2026-07-22

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Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)

2026-07-23

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NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)

2026-07-23

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL Glenn D. Bellamy, Matthew Colvin Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)

2026-07-23

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Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc as to Brandon Hiatt. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc as to Larry Croft. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 7/30/2026. (WRW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)

2026-07-30

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NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kevin C. Maxwell on behalf of ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc. Lead Counsel: Kevin C. Maxwell. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)

2026-07-30

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NOTICE by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc re Multidistrict Litigation Filing (Attachments: # 1 Part 1- Motion to Transfer, # 2 Part 2- Motion to Transfer and Respond, # 3 Part 3- Motion to Transfer and Respond, # 4 Part 4- Partisan Resp, # 5 Part 5- Transfer Order 1, # 6 Part 6- CTO, # 7 Part 7- Transfer Order 2, # 8 Part 8- NOTA)(Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)

2026-08-06

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MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION panel order transferring case to: Eastern District of Texas. MDL case number: 3176. (JNB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 08/13/2026)

2026-08-13

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Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 2:26-cv-02217. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (Entered: 08/14/2026)

2026-08-14

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Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Larry Croft, Brandon Hiatt. Summons originally served on 7/24/2026. Agreed new answer date is 09/04/2026.(Zermay, Zachary) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

2026-08-14

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Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Brandon Hiatt answer is now due 9/4/2026; Larry Croft answer is now due 9/4/2026. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(jmb) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

2026-08-14

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Clerk's New Suit Notice

2026-08-14

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Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)

2026-08-14

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Case: 4:26-cv-01067-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al v. Brandon Hiatt, et al., was filed on 8/14/2026 and assigned to Judge Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (jmb)

2026-08-14

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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.(jmb)

2026-08-14

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Jury Demand

2026-08-14

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2026-08-14

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Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

2026-08-14

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Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

2026-09-01

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Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

2026-09-03

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Dismiss

2026-09-18

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Response in Opposition to Motion

2026-10-05

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NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., Lawrence DeMonico (Winterle, Bret)

2026-10-08

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NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., RBTM LLC (Richards, Oliver)

2026-10-08

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Hiatt

Represented By

Plaintiff

ABC IP, LLC

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-2217-KCD-NPM. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)

SUMMONS issued as to Larry Croft, Brandon Hiatt. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc as to Brandon Hiatt. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc as to Larry Croft. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 7/30/2026. (WRW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kevin C. Maxwell on behalf of ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc. Lead Counsel: Kevin C. Maxwell. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)

MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION panel order transferring case to: Eastern District of Texas. MDL case number: 3176. (JNB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Larry Croft, Brandon Hiatt. Summons originally served on 7/24/2026. Agreed new answer date is 09/04/2026.(Zermay, Zachary) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Brandon Hiatt answer is now due 9/4/2026; Larry Croft answer is now due 9/4/2026. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(jmb) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Clerk's New Suit Notice

Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)

Case: 4:26-cv-01067-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al v. Brandon Hiatt, et al., was filed on 8/14/2026 and assigned to Judge Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (jmb)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.(jmb)

Jury Demand

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

Dismiss

Response in Opposition to Motion

NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., Lawrence DeMonico (Winterle, Bret)

NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., RBTM LLC (Richards, Oliver)