NRCIA LLC v. The Elite Group Property Inspection Service Inc.

Summary

NRCIA LLC and Field Gate FLP sued Rocket Roofing Inc., The Elite Group Property Inspection Service Inc., and others for trademark infringement in federal court. The plaintiffs allege defendants misused their trademark rights. Counter-defendants Leslie Paul Watrous, Paul Jeremy Watrous, and Cert-A-Roof Inc. are also involved in the dispute.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Field Gate FLP (plaintiff) NRCIA LLC (plaintiff) Rocket Roofing, Inc. (defendant) Does (defendant) Alan Ibarra (defendant) Rocket Roofing LLC (defendant) The Elite Group Property Inspection Service Inc. (defendant) Linda Burrow (mediator (adr panel)) Leslie Paul Watrous (counter defendant) Paul Jeremy Watrous (counter defendant) Cert-A-Roof, Inc. (counter defendant)

Docket entries

1. #592026-09-25

   NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Linda Burrow has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

2. #582026-09-09

   NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Counterclaim Defendants Cert-A-Roof, Inc., Field Gate FLP, NRCIA LLC, Leslie Paul Watrous, Paul Jeremy Watrous, (Camuti, Nathan) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

3. #572026-09-04

   RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) 56 by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. The Court hereby orders Counterclaim Defendants to file a Notice of Interested Parties. Counterclaim Defendants must correct this deficiency by no later than September 14, 2026. (kh) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

4. #562026-09-02

   NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Answer to Rocket Roofing Counterclaims 55 . The following error(s) was/were found: Document linked incorrectly to the wrong document/docket entry. Local Rule 7.1-1 no notice of interested parties. Other error(s) with document(s): The document should be linked to the Counterclaim at Docket Entry 54. No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed for Cert-A-Roof, Inc. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (hr) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

5. #552026-08-31

   ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 Answer to Rocket Roofing Counterclaims filed by Counterclaim Defendants Cert-A-Roof, Inc., Field Gate FLP, NRCIA LLC, Leslie Paul Watrous, Paul Jeremy Watrous.(Camuti, Nathan) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

6. #542026-08-10

   ANSWER to First Amended Complaint 49 on behalf of Defendants Alan Ibarra and Rocket Roofing; COUNTERCLAIM filed by Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff Rocket Roofing, Inc. (Attorney David A Makman added to party Rocket Roofing, Inc.(pty:dft))(Makman, David) Modified on 8/10/2026 (hr). (Entered: 08/10/2026)

7. #532026-08-10

   ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 49 filed by Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff The Elite Group Property Inspection Service Inc..(Siljander, Briar) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

8. #522026-08-07

   PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Field Gate FLP, NRCIA LLC, upon Defendant Rocket Roofing, Inc. served on 8/6/2026, answer due 8/27/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Attorney David A. Makman in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Camuti, Nathan) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

9. #512026-08-06

   21 DAY Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint 49 as to Defendant Rocket Roofing, Inc. (hr) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

10. #502026-07-27

    Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, 49 filed by Plaintiffs Field Gate FLP, NRCIA LLC. (Camuti, Nathan) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

11. #492026-07-27

    FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiffs Field Gate FLP, NRCIA LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Camuti, Nathan) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

12. 2026-07-09

    Dismiss Party AND Motion Hearing AND Scheduling Conference - optional html form

13. #482026-07-08

    ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than July 17, 2027. (kh) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

14. #472026-07-08

    CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/29/2027 02:00 PM. Jury Trial set for 10/12/2027 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. Estimated length: 5-7 days. Attached to this Order as Exhibit A is the schedule of pretrial and trial dates. **See Order for full details** (kh) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

15. #462026-07-08

    MINUTES OF MOTION BY DEFENDANTS ALAN IBARRA AND ROCKET ROOFING TO DISMISS 30 AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE before Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: Case is called for hearing and counsel make their appearances. The Court hears oral argument. The Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 30) is granted. The Complaint fails to give fair notice to Defendants Rocket Roofing and Alan Ibarra regarding what actions each took that serve as a basis for Plaintiffs' claims. In addition, the Complaint fails to state facts supporting an alter ego liability theory. Plaintiffs may file an Amended Complaint by no later than July 27, 2026. Defendants' responsive pleading must be filed no later than 14 days from service of the Amended Complaint. Scheduling Conference held and dates are set. This case is referred to the Court Mediation Panel for ADR proceedings. Separate Case Management and Scheduling Order to issue. Courtroom Deputy: Kristee Hopkins. Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s): Nathan Camuti. Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s): David A. Makman; Briar S. Siljander. Time in Court: 00:20. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. Court Recorder: CS 07/8/2026. (kh) Modified on 7/9/2026 (kh). (Entered: 07/09/2026)

16. 2026-07-02

    Leave to Appear

17. 2026-06-25

    Leave to Appear

18. 2026-04-30

    MJDAP Opt-Out Expired

19. 2026-04-13

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20. 2026-01-22

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