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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE I )Til JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR I
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA i
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Tl-IE LAW OFFICES OF DAVIDJ. STERN, P.A. CASE NO. \ l -802>(0- C.A-ol (~D
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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 J
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800 Nicollet Mall !
Minneapolis. MN 55402 i·
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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 i
Tel. 305-536-1 112 ~
within 20 days after service ofthis summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and (0 file
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DATED: March 21, 2011 I
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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."

IMPORTANTE
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 I,
present81' su respuesta por escrilo, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes .j
interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo. pudiese perder el caso y podria ser I
despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, 0 privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. II
Existen otros requisitos legales. Si 10 desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado !
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inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia i
legal que aparecen en la guia teletbnica.

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persona denominada abajo como "PlaintifflPlaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante 0 Abogado del I
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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 I
votre salaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par la suite, sans aueun preavis i
ulterieur du tribunal. \I y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services !
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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.
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Attorney No. 770817 ;
Tew Cardenas LLP j
1441 Brickell Ave, 15th Floor i=
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Miami, FL 33131 I

Tel. 305-536-1112 I
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:
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(Court Seal)
MARLENE GARCIA;'
By: ____________________ __
Deputy Clerk
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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 ,,
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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 I
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
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votre saIaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par la suite, sans aucun preavis 1
ulterieur du tribunal. II y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services
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immediats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un ;-.
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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. CASENO.II~ f...d3& (;;)

Plaintiffs, (:,/'1 {j)
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US BANK,

Defendant.
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SUMMONS

THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE:
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YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action on I
Defendant: I
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Corporate Headquarters:
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U.S. Bancorp I
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U.S. Bancorp Center

800 Nicollet Mall I j
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1441 Brickell Ave, ISIh Floor
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the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or t-
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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 GARCIA~
By: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Deputy Clerk
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If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this iI
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proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please j
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
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for voice or (305) 349·7174 for TDD and 349-7355 for fax, within two working days of your I
receipt of this document. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711 for the Florida i
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 I
irunediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede Hamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia
legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.
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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 I
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a partir de la date de l'assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci· II
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
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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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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DIVISION CASE NUMBER i
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PLAINTIFF VS.DEFENDANT CLOCK IN

THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. US BANK

STERN, P.A.

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.
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0 001 - Eminent Domain o 119 - Other Real Property Actions $250.000 or
[8] 003 - Contracts and Indebtedness
0 010 - Auto Negligence 0
more
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0 022 - Products Liability o 094 - Malpractice - Business
0 023 - Condominium
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o 095 - Malpractice - Medical
0096 - Malpractice - Other professional
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o 098 - Business Torts o 120 - AntitrustlTrade Regulation

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o 100 - Third Party Indemnification o 122 - Constitutional Challenge - Statute or
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0 101 - Construction Defect Ordinance :

0 102 - Mass Tort o 123 - Constitutional Challenge - Proposed

amendment
0 103 - Negligent Security o 124 - Corporate Trust i
0 104 - Nursing Home Negligence o 125 - Discrimination - Employment or Other
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0 105 - Premises Liability - Commercial

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0126 -Insurance Claims
0 106 - Premises Liability - Residential o 127 - Intellectual Property
0 107 - Negligence - Other o 128 - LlbeUSlander
OReal PropertyiMortgage Foreclosure
o 129 - Shareholder Derivative Action
0 108 - Commerclal Foreclosure $0 - $50,000
0 109 - Commerclal Foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999
o 130 - Securities Litigation I
o 131 - Trade Secrets !
0 110 - Commerclal Foreclosure $250,000 · or more o 132· Trust Litigation !,
0 111 - Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0 - $50.000
0 133 - Other Civil Complaint
0 112 - Homestead Residential Foreclosure
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$50.001 - $249,999
113 - Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or
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$0· $50.000 o 081 - Injunctive Relief
o 115 - Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure o 082 - Equitable Relief

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$50.001 - $249.999
116 - Non-Homestead Residential Foreclosure
o 083 - Construction Lien
$250,000 or more o 084 • Petition for Adversary Preliminary Hearing
o 117 - Other Real Property Actions $0 - $50.000 o 085 - Civil Forfellure
o 086 • Voluntary Binding Arbitration
o 118 - Other Real Property Actions $50,001 - o 087 - Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
$249.999

CLKlCT 96 Rev. 12109 Clerk's web address. www.mlaml-dadeclerk.com

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COMPLEX BUSINESS COURT

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This action is appropriate for assignment to Complex Business Court as delineated and mandated by the I
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REMEDIES SOUGHT (check all that apply): I
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NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: [ 3 ]

(specify) Breach of contract, open account, account stated

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HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED?
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Matias R. Dorta 3/ 1'11"

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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
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The Law Offices of David J. Stem, P.A. sues US Bank and alleges: j

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

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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. I

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2. Plaintiff, The Law Offices of David J. Stem, P.A. ("DJSPA"), is a Florida

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corporation with its principal place of business in Plantation, Florida.
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3. Defendant, US Bank, is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of

business in Minnesota.
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engages and carries on business in the State of Florida, it breached a contract in this State by
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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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All conditions precedent to filing this action have been perfonned or have
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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, DJSPA demands judgment for damages against US Bank, plus interest

and costs.

COUNT II
OPEN ACCOUNT

11. 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,
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2011, according to the account, attached as Exhibit A.

WHEREFORE, DJSPA demands judgment for damages against US Bank, plus interest I
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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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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
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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: 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, 15th Floor
Miami, Florida 33131-3407
Telephone: 305.536.1112
Facsimile: 305.536.1116

BY:-/~ JEFFREY A. TEW

Florida Bar No. 121291
MATIAS R. DORTA
Florida Bar No. 770817

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