David Stern v US Bank

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE I ) Til JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Tl-IE LAW OFFICES OF DAVIDJ. STERN, P.A. CASE NO. \ l -802>(0- C.A-ol ( ~ D
Plaintiffs.
v.
U.S. BANK,
Defendant.
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ALIAS SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE:
YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this alias summons and a copy of the Complaint in this
action on Defendant:
U.s. BANK
Corporate Headquarters:
U.S. Bancorp Center
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis. MN 55402
Defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs attorney:
Matias R. Dorta, Esq.
Tew Cardenas LLP
1441 Brickell Ave, 15'" Floor
Miami. FL 33131
Tel. 305-536-1 112
within 20 days after service ofthis summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and (0 file
the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or
immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for
the relief demanded in the Complaint.
DATED: March 21, 2011
(Court Seal)
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IMPORTANT
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to panicipate in this
proceeding. you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of cenain assistance. Please
contact the Miami·Dade County Court's ADA Coordinator at Lawson E. Thomas Counhouse
Center, 175 N.W. 1st Ave., Suite 2702, Miami, FL 33128, telephone numbers (305) 349-7175
for voice or (305) 349·7174 for TDD and 349·7355 for fax, within two working days of your
receipt of this document. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711 for the Florida
Relay Service."
I MPORTANTE
Usted ha sido demand ado legal mente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificacion, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito. y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una
Hamada telefonica no 10 protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe
present81' su respuesta por escrilo, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes
interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo. pudiese perder el caso y podria ser
despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, 0 privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal.
Existen otros requisitos legales. Si 10 desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado
inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia
legal que aparecen en la guia teletbnica.
Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su
respuesta ante el tribunal. debera usted enviar por correa 0 entregar una copia de su respuesta a la
persona denominada abajo como "PlaintifflPlaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante 0 Abogado del
Demandante ).
IMPORTANT
Des poursuites judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 jours eonsecutifs
a partir de la date de I'assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse eerite a la plainte ci-
jointe aupres de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone est insuffisant pour vous proteger.
Vous etes oblige de deposer votte reponse ecrite, avec mention du numero de dossier ci·dessus et
du nom des parties nommees ici, si vous souhaitez que Ie tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous
ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans Ie relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que
votre salaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par la suite, sans aueun preavis
ulterieur du tribunal. \I y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services
immediats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un
service de reference d'avocats ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a I'annuaire de
telephones).
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 11 TH nIDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN, P.A. CASE NO. Ii- to80 CIJ-d) (/0
Plaintiffs,
v.
US BANK,
Defendant.
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SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE:
YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action on
Defendant:
Corporate Headquarters:
U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp Center
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
By serving: The president or vice president, or other head of the corporation; or in their absence, the
cashier, treasurer, secretary or general manager, or in their absence, on any officer or business agent.
Defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintifrs attorney:
Matias R. Dorta, Esq.
Attorney No. 770817
Tew Cardenas LLP
1441 Brickell Ave, 15
th
Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Tel. 305-536-1112
within 20 days after service of this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and to file
the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintifrs attorney or
immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for
the relief demanded in the Complaint.
DATED:
(Court Seal)
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MARLENE GARCIA;'
By: ____________________ __
Deputy Clerk
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IMPORTANT
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please
contact the Miami-Dade County Court's ADA Coordinator at Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
Center, 175 N.W. 1st Ave., Suite 2702, Miami, FL 33128, telephone numbers (305) 349-7175
for voice or (305) 349-7174 for TDD and 349-7355 for fax, within two working days of your
receipt of this document. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711 for the Florida
Relay Service."
IMPORTANTE
Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificacion, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una
Hamada telefonica no 10 protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe
presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes
interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser
despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, 0 privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal.
Existen otros requisitos legales. Si 10 desea, puede. usted consultar a un abogado
irunediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia
legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.
Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su
respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo 0 entregar una copia de su respuesta a la
persona denominada abajo como "PlaintiffIPlaintifi's Attorney" (Demandante 0 Abogado del
Demandante).
IMPORTANT
Des poursuites judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 jours consecutifs
a partir de la date de l'assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci-
jointe aupres de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone est insuffisant pour vous proteger.
Vous etes oblige de deposer votre reponse ecrite, avec mention du numero de dossier ci-dessus et
du nom des parties nommees ici, si vous souhaitez que Ie tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous
ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans Ie relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que
votre saIaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par la suite, sans aucun preavis
ulterieur du tribunal. II y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services
immediats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un
service de reference d'avocats ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a I'annuaire de
telephones).
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE II TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN, P.A. f...d3& (;;)
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Plaintiffs,
v.
US BANK,
Defendant.
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SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE:
YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action on
Defendant:
Corporate Headquarters:
U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp Center
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis. MN 55402
By serving: The president or vice president, or other head of the corporation; or in their absence, the
cashier, treasurer, secretary or general manager, or in their absence, on any officer or business agent.
Defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs attorney:
Matias R. Dorta, Esq.
Attorney No. 770817
Tew Cardenas LLP
1441 Brickell Ave, ISIh Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Tel. 305-536-1112
within 20 days after service of this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and to file
the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or
immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for
the relief demanded in the Complaint.
DATED: I6&\R 14, lnft
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(Court Seal) MARLENE
By: _________ _
Deputy Clerk
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IMPORTANT
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please
contact the Miami-Dade County Court's ADA Coordinator at Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
Center, 175 N.W. 1st Ave., Suite 2702, Miami, FL 33128, telephone numbers (305) 349-7175
for voice or (305) 349·7174 for TDD and 349-7355 for fax, within two working days of your
receipt of this document. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711 for the Florida
Relay Service. "
IMPORTANTE
Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificacion, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una
Hamada telefonica no 10 protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe
presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes
interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder e) caso y podria ser
despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, 0 privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal.
Existen otros requisitos legales. Si 10 desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado
irunediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede Hamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia
legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.
Si desea responder a la demand a por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que present a su
respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo 0 entregar una copia de su respuesta a la
persona denominada abajo como "Plaintiffi'Plaintiff's Attorney" (Demandante 0 Abogado del
Demandante).
IMPORTANT
Des poursuites judiciares ont ete entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 jours consecutifs
a partir de la date de l'assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci·
jointe aupres de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de telephone est insuffisant pour vous proteger.
Vous etes oblige de deposer votre reponse ecrite, avec mention du numero de dossier ci-dessus et
du nom des parties nommees ici, si vous souhaitez que Ie tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous
ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans Ie relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que
votre salaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par la suite, sans aucun preavis
ulterieur du tribunal. II y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services
immediats d'un avo cat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un
service de reference d'avocats ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a I'annuaire de
telephones).
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J8J IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
o IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
DIVISION
181 CIVIL
CASE NUMBER
o DISTRICTS
CIVIL COVER SHEET
o FAMILY
o OTHER
PLAINTIFF
THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J.
STERN, P.A.
VS.DEFENDANT
US BANK
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CLOCK IN
The civil cover sheet and the information contained here does not replace the filing and service of pleadings or other papers'
as required by law. This form is required by the Clerk of Court for the purpose of reporting judicial workload data pursuant to
Florida Statute 25.075. See instructions and definitions on reverse of this form.
TYPE OF CASE (If the case fits more than one type of case, select the most definitive category.) If the most descriptive
label is a subcategory (is indented under a broader category), place an x in both the main category and subcategory boxes.
0 001 - Eminent Domain
[8] 003 - Contracts and Indebtedness
0 010 - Auto Negligence
0 022 - Products Liability
0 023 - Condominium
o Negligence· Other
o 097 - Business Governance
o 098 - Business Torts
o 099 - EnvlronmentallToxln Tort
o 100 - Third Party Indemnification
0 101 - Construction Defect
0 102 - Mass Tort
0 103 - Negligent Security
0 104 - Nursing Home Negligence
0 105 - Premises Liability - Commercial
0 106 - Premises Liability - Residential
0
107 - Negligence - Other
OReal PropertyiMortgage Foreclosure
0 108 - Commerclal Foreclosure $0 - $50,000
0 109 - Commerclal Foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999
0 110 - Commerclal Foreclosure $250,000 · or more
0 111 - Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0 - $50.000
0 112 - Homestead Residential Foreclosure
$50.001 - $249,999
o 113 - Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or
more
o 114 - Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure
$0· $50.000
o 115 - Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure
$50.001 - $249.999
o 116 - Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure
$250,000 or more
o 117 - Other Real Property Actions $0 - $50.000
o 118 - Other Real Property Actions $50,001 -
$249.999
CLKlCT 96 Rev. 12109
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o 119 - Other Real Property Actions $250.000 or
more
Professional Malpractice
o 094 - Malpractice - Business
o 095 - Malpractice - Medical
0096 - Malpractice - Other professional
Other
o 120 - AntitrustlTrade Regulation
o 121 - Business Transactions
o 122 - Constitutional Challenge - Statute or
Ordinance
o 123 - Constitutional Challenge - Proposed
amendment
o 124 - Corporate Trust
o 125 - Discrimination - Employment or Other
0126 -Insurance Claims
o 127 - Intellectual Property
o 128 - LlbeUSlander
o 129 - Shareholder Derivative Action
o 130 - Securities Litigation
o 131 - Trade Secrets
o 132· Trust Litigation
133 - Other Civil Complaint
o 009 - Bond Estreature
o 014 - Replevin
o 024 - Witness Protection
o 080 - Declaratory Judgment
o 081 - Injunctive Relief
o 082 - Equitable Relief
o 083 - Construction Lien
o 084 • Petition for Adversary Preliminary Hearing
o 085 - Civil Forfellure
o 086 • Voluntary Binding Arbitration
o 087 - Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Clerk's web address. www.mlaml-dadeclerk.com
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COMPLEX BUSINESS COURT
This action is appropriate for assignment to Complex Business Court as delineated and mandated by the
Administrative Order. Yes 0 No l&I
REMEDIES SOUGHT (check all that apply):
l&I monetary;
o non-monetary declaratory or injunctive relief;
o punitive
NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: [ 3 ]
(specify) Breach of contract, open account, account stated
IS THIS CASE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
DYes
l&I No
HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED?
l&I No
o Yes If "Yes", list all related cases by name, case number, and court.
IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT?
DYes
l&I No
J CERTIFY that the information J have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signatur. ~ Florida Bar # 770817
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Matias R. Dorta
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(type or print name) D a t ~
CLKlCT 96 Rev. 12109 Clerk·s web address: www.mlaml-dadeclerk.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 11th
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID 1. STERN, P.A.
Plaintiff,
v. CASE NO.:
US BANK,
Defendant.
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COMPLAINT
The Law Offices of David J. Stem, P.A. sues US Bank and alleges:
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. This is an action of excess of $15,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and
interest and within the jurisdiction of this court.
2. Plaintiff, The Law Offices of David J. Stem, P.A. ("DJSPA"), is a Florida
corporation with its principal place of business in Plantation, Florida.
3. Defendant, US Bank, is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of
business in Minnesota.
4. US Bank is subject to jurisdiction in this forum because it operates, conducts,
engages and carries on business in the State of Florida, it breached a contract in this State by
failing to perfonn acts required by the contract to be perfonned in this State, it has offices and
agencies in this State, it owns, possesses and holds mortgages and other liens on real property in
this State, and it is engaged in substantial and not isolated activity within the State.
5. Venue is proper in Miami-Dade County because Defendant has an office in
Miami-Dade County for the transaction of its customary business.
TEW CARDENAS LLP
Four Seasons Tower, 15th Floor, 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131-3407 ' 305-536-1112
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6. All conditions precedent to filing this action have been perfonned or have
occurred.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
7. DJSPA realleges paragraphs 1 through 6 as if fully set forth herein.
8. US Bank, through one of its divisions, US Bank Home Mortgage ("US
Mortgage"), entered into an oral contract for DJSP A to provide legal services to US Bank and
US Mortgage.
9. US Bank breached the contract by failing to pay DJSPA for the legal services it
provided to US Bank and US Mortgage.
. 10. DJSPA was damaged by US Bank's breach of contract.
WHEREFORE, DJSP A demands judgment for damages against US Bank, plus interest
and costs.
11.
COUNT II
OPEN ACCOUNT
DJSPA realleges paragraphs 1 through 6 as if fully set forth herein.
12. US Bank owes DJSPA $817,863.74 that is due with interest since February 7,
2011, according to the account, attached as Exhibit A.
WHEREFORE, DJSP A demands judgment for damages against US Bank, plus interest
and costs.
COUNT III
ACCOUNT STATED
13. DJSPA realleges paragraphs 1 through 6 as if fully set forth herein.
14. Before the institution of this action, DJSPA and US Bank and US Mortgage had
business transactions between them and on February 25,2011 agreed to the resulting balance.
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TEW CARDENAS LLP
Four Seasons Tower, 15th Floor, 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131-3407·
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15. DJSPA rendered a statement to US Bank through its division, U.S. Mortgage, a
copy being attached hereto as Exhibit B, and US Bank did not object to the statement.
16. US Bank owes DJSPA $817,863.74 with interest since February 7, 2011 on the
account.
WHEREFORE, DJSP A demands judgment for damages against US Bank, plus interest
and costs.
DATED:
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March 10, 2011
Respectfully submitted,
TEW CARDENAS LLP
Counsel for The Law Offices of David J.
Stern, P.A.
The Four Seasons Tower
1441 Brickell Avenue, 15
th
Floor
Miami, Florida 33131-3407
Telephone: 305.536.1112
Facsimile: 305.536.1116
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"fEw CARDENAS LLP
JEFFREY A. TEW
Florida Bar No. 121291
MATIAS R. DORTA
Florida Bar No. 770817
FourScasons Tower, 15th Floor, 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131·3407 ·
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