Huntington Bank v. M/Y Something About Meri et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
IN ADMIRALTY
Case No.: 0:25-cv-61018-WPD
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK,
Plaintiff,
v.
M/Y SOMETHING ABOUT MERI, her engines, machinery,
tackle, apparel, boats, furniture, equipment,
rigging, freights, and all other necessary
appurtenances, etc., in rem, and STANLEY R. KALISH,
in personam,
Defendant(s).
/
ORDER APPROVING REPORT OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE; OVERRULING
OBJECTION
THIS CAUSE came before the Court on Plaintiff Huntington National Bank’s Motion for
Contempt against Danielle Morron for Violation of Protective Order [DE 177], and the Report of
Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt dated January 14, 2026. [DE 226]. The Court has conducted a
de novo review of the Motion, the Report, Danielle Morron’s Objection [DE 231], and is
otherwise fully advised in the premises. The Court notes that Judge Hunt held a hearing on the
Motion on January 8, 2026. Upon careful consideration, the Court agrees with the Magistrate
Judge’s reasoning and conclusions as set forth in the Report.
Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows:
1. 	The Magistrate Judge’s Report [DE 226] is hereby APPROVED;
2. 	Danielle Morron’s Objection [DE 231] is OVERRULED;
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3. 	Plaintiff Huntington National Bank’s Motion for Contempt against Danielle Morron for
Violation of Protective Order [DE 177] is GRANTED IN PART as follows:
A. The Motion [DE 177] is GRANTED to the extent that Danielle Morron is
PROHIBITED from communicating with the Bank or the Bank’s attorneys in
any manner regarding this case, except through properly filed court documents or
with prior written approval from this Court;
B. Any Local Rule 7.1(a)(3)(A) conferral requirement when it comes to any
filings between the Bank and Morron are hereby WAIVED;
c. The remainder of the Motion is denied.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida,
this 26th day of January, 2026.
Copies furnished to:
Counsel of record and pro se parties
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