Chubby Gorilla, Inc. v. Lerman Container Corporation

9:25-cv-81603

Overview

Case Number 9:25-cv-81603

Filing Date 2025-12-22

Status Litigation filed

Court District Court, S.D. Florida (flsd)

Presiding Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:0271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

Lerman Container Corporation

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Plaintiff

Chubby Gorilla, Inc.

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Clay Matthew Carlton

Morgan, Lewis , Bockius LLP

Tel: +1 (305) 415-3447

Fax: +1 (305) 415-3001

200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 5300

William B. Scoville

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Tel: +1 (714) 830-0600

600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1800, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Brandon G. Smith

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Tel: +1 (714) 830-0600

600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1800, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Benjamin B. Anger

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Tel: +1 (714) 830-0600

600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1800, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Ali S. Razai

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Tel: +1 (714) 830-0600

600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1800, Costa Mesa, CA 992626

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, S.D. Florida (flsd)

Presiding Judge

Donald M. Middlebrooks

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement and Demand for Jury Trial against Lerman Container Corporation. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19066781, filed by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Carlton, Clay) Modified Text on 12/23/2025 (cwc). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

2025-12-22

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement and Demand for Jury Trial against Lerman Container Corporation. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19066781, filed by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Carlton, Clay) Modified Text on 12/23/2025 (cwc). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

2025-12-22

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement and Demand for Jury Trial against Lerman Container Corporation. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19066781, filed by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Carlton, Clay) Modified Text on 12/23/2025 (cwc). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

2025-12-22

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement and Demand for Jury Trial against Lerman Container Corporation. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19066781, filed by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Carlton, Clay) Modified Text on 12/23/2025 (cwc). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

2025-12-22

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Chubby Gorilla, Inc. v. Lerman Container Corporation

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Lerman Container Corporation Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Chubby Gorilla, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK (Attachments: # 1 Complaint and Exhibit) (cwc) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Chubby Gorilla, Inc. (Carlton, Clay) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

Summons Issued as to Lerman Container Corporation. (cwc) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Ali S. Razai, Brandon G. Smith, Benjamin B. Anger, and William B. Scoville, mailing date December 29, 2025, (nwn) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Benjamin B. Anger. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19079611 by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. Responses due by 1/13/2026. (Carlton, Clay) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Ali S. Razai. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19079654 by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. Responses due by 1/13/2026. (Carlton, Clay) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for William B. Scoville. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19079682 by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. Responses due by 1/13/2026. (Carlton, Clay) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brandon G. Smith. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19079707 by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.. Responses due by 1/13/2026. (Carlton, Clay) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Benjamin B. Anger. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 12/31/2025. (ml00) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Ali S. Razai. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 12/31/2025. (ml00) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) William B. Scoville. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 12/31/2025. (ml00) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement

Strike

Answer to Complaint AND Counterclaim

Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement

Appear Pro Hac Vice - aty

Appear Pro Hac Vice - aty

Appear Pro Hac Vice - aty

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing

Response in Opposition to Motion

Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1

Reply in Support of Motion

Strike

Response/Reply (Other)

Scheduling Conference

Order on Motion to Strike

Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1

Answer to Complaint AND Counterclaim

Response in Opposition to Motion

Scheduling Order

Order on Motion to Strike

Extension of Time

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Response/Reply (Other)

Notice (Other)

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

Protective Order

Appear Pro Hac Vice - aty

Extension of Time

Order on Motion for Protective Order

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Judgment on the Pleadings

Judgment on the Pleadings

Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

Settlement

Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing

Order on Motion for Settlement

Response in Opposition to Motion

Response in Opposition to Motion

Reply in Support of Motion

Stipulation

Settlement Conference

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

Stipulation of Dismissal - aty

Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party

Form AO 120/121

Track Case Updates

Lerman Container Corporation

Chubby Gorilla, Inc.