Steines et al v. Westgate Palace, LLC et al

Case Number: 6:2022-cv-00629

Last Updated: May 29, 2023

Status

Pending ruling on Motion to Compel Arbitration, Motion to Dismiss

Location

FL MD

Presiding Judge

Judge Dalton

Date Filed

02/16/2022

Highlights

Case Posture

Claims:

Prospective class action re violations of Military Lending Act.

Posture:

Pending ruling on Motion to Compel Arbitration.

Evidentiary hearing set for 10/11/22.*

Pending response to Motion to Dismiss (due 10/18/22).

Mediation to be held 1/12/23 before Steven R. Jaffe.

*see also Louis v Bluegreen, pending ruling on appeal of order dismissing MLA.

Summary:

Prospective class action re violations of Military Lending Act.

Selected Events:

Briefing on Motion to Compel Arbitration:
- [27] WG Motion to Compel Arbitration
- [37] Owner’s Response to Motion to Compel Arbitration
- [46] WG Motion for Leave to Reply
- [47] Owner’s Sur-reply
Briefing on Motion to Dismiss
- [70] WG Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction

[51] 7/11/22 endorsed [paperless] order denying WG M2Stay (Judge Dalton)

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Docket link

Operative Complaint

First Amended Complaint

Critical Orders

Critical Briefs

Westgate's Motion to Compel Arbitration

Timeshare Owners' Response to Motion to Compel Arbitration

Westgate's Motion to Dismiss

Transcripts

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Parties

Plaintiffs:
Steines et al

Plaintiffs’ counsel:
Varnell & Warwick, PA
Janet Varnell
Matthew Peterson, Esq.

Scott R. Jeeves
sjeeves@jeeveslawgroup.com

Roger L. Mandel
rmandel@jeevesmandellawgroup.com

Craig E. Rothburd
craig@rothburdpa.com

Defendants:
Westgate Palace, LLC et al

Defendants’ counsel:
Greenspoon Marder