Case #8:25-cv-03091 · M.D. Fla.

Christopher Wallace v. Jonathan Hay

Filed November 12, 2025 Judge Mary S. Scriven (Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn)
Open Jonathan Hay
Parties
Christopher J. Wallace Plaintiff
Jonathan Hay
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized by Grok.

Filed by Christopher J. Wallace against Jonathan Hay in M.D. Fla.; a countersuit in a different jurisdiction, related to Jonathan Hay v. Sean Combs et al (Cal. Sup. Ct., L.A. Cty., case 25SMCV03462).

Docket
Date No. Description
Nov 12, 2025 1 COMPLAINT against Jonathan Hay with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24104976) filed by Christopher J. Wallace. (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Jonathan Hay, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bitman, Ronnie) View PDF
Nov 12, 2025 1-a Attachment - Summons as to Jonathan Hay No document
Nov 12, 2025 1-b Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet No document
Nov 12, 2025 2 MOTION for Jeremiah T. Reynolds to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24105473 for $150 by Christopher J. Wallace. (Bitman, Ronnie) No document
Nov 12, 2025 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ronnie J Bitman on behalf of Christopher J. Wallace. Lead Counsel: Jeremiah T. Reynolds. (Bitman, Ronnie) No document
Nov 13, 2025 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:25-cv-3091-MSS-SPF. Motion(s) REFERRED: 2 MOTION for Jeremiah T. Reynolds to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24105473 for $150 . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. (AA) No document
Nov 13, 2025 5 SUMMONS issued as to Jonathan Hay. (MGB) No document
Nov 13, 2025 6 ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Plaintiff's Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Jeremiah Reynolds may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Christopher Wallace. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 11/13/2025. (ACS) No document
Nov 17, 2025 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CRB) No document
Feb 10, 2026 8 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Enlargement of Time to Serve Summons by Christopher J. Wallace. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Jeremiah Reynolds, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Enlargement of Time to Serve Summons)(Reynolds, Jeremiah) Modified text on 2/11/2026 (LAW). No document
Feb 10, 2026 8-a Attachment - Affidavit Declaration of Jeremiah Reynolds No document
Feb 10, 2026 8-b Attachment - Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Motion for Enlargement of Time No document
Feb 13, 2026 9 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Defendant 8. The Court uses its discretion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) to extend the time for service of process, particularly considering Plaintiff's showing that Defendant may be evading service. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall effectuate service on Defendant on or before March 27, 2026. Furthermore, litigants need not include a proposed Order with future filings unless directed by the Court, or when otherwise required by the Middle District of Florida Local Rules. See Local Rule 3.01(k). Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 2/13/2026. (CED) No document
Mar 27, 2026 10 Second MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Enlargement of Time to Serve Summons by Christopher J. Wallace. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Jeremiah Reynolds, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Reynolds, Jeremiah) No document
Mar 27, 2026 11 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING as stated herein Plaintiff's Motion for Enlargement of Time to Serve Summons 10. The Court uses its discretion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) to extend the time for service of process, particularly considering Plaintiff's showing that Defendant may be evading service. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall effectuate service on Defendant on or before April 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/27/2026. (ZAA) No document
Apr 7, 2026 12 AFFIDAVIT of Jeremiah Reynolds In Support Of Substituted Service Upon Nonresident Concealing Whereabouts Pursuant To Florida Statute § 48.161 by Christopher J. Wallace. (Reynolds, Jeremiah) Modified text on 4/8/2026 (LAW). No document
Apr 14, 2026 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Christopher J. Wallace. (Reynolds, Jeremiah) No document
Apr 28, 2026 14 RETURN of service executed on April 2, 2026 by Christopher J. Wallace as to Jonathan Hay. (Reynolds, Jeremiah) No document
May 5, 2026 15 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Christopher J. Wallace by Christopher J. Wallace. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Jeremiah Reynolds)(Reynolds, Jeremiah) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. No document
May 5, 2026 15-a Attachment - Affidavit Affidavit of Jeremiah Reynolds No document
May 6, 2026 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting 15 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 5/6/2026. (KMN) No document
May 6, 2026 17 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Jonathan Hay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 5/6/2026. (KMN) View PDF
May 26, 2026 18 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Set Aside Clerk's Default by Jonathan Hay. (LD) View PDF
May 26, 2026 19 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to 1 Complaint, by Jonathan Hay.(LD) View PDF
Jun 9, 2026 20 RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Clerk's Default filed by Christopher J. Wallace. (Reynolds, Jeremiah) View PDF
Jun 10, 2026 21 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jonathan Hay by Christopher J. Wallace. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Jeremiah Reynolds, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Christopher Jordan Wallace ISO Motion for Entry of Default Judgment Against Defendant Jonathan Hay)(Reynolds, Jeremiah) No document
Jun 10, 2026 21-a Attachment - Affidavit Affidavit of Jeremiah Reynolds No document
Jun 10, 2026 21-b Attachment - Affidavit Declaration of Christopher Jordan Wallace ISO Motion for Entry of Default Judgment Against Defendant Jonathan Hay No document
Jun 23, 2026 22 RESPONSE re 21 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jonathan Hay by Christopher J. Wallace. (LD) No document