Month: June 2026

Jobst v. Mitchell – Update

Okay, so it seems this lawsuit1Jobst v. Mitchell, 0:26-cv-60997, (S.D. Fla) [Karl v. Billy] has been a relatively popular topic and while it is also being covered by some others – I don’t care for the commentary (or in the case of at least one former Florida lawyer – the commentator) and they don’t seem to be doing any informed, deep readings.

The subsequent events are probably best summarized as follows:

  1. Billy Mitchell(Billy) has hired the law firm his own daughter(Michele) works at, and she was originally appointed as the 2nd attorney on his case.2Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (May 19, 2026) ECF No 9 & (May 20, 2026) ECF No 10
  2. The court has concluded that since Karl Jobst(Karl) is a Non-Prisoner Pro Se Plaintiff, it will be heard by a Magistrate Judge (basically a junior judge), which in the District Court is still generally a well seasoned judge who just hasn’t been appointed to the main job.3Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (May 26, 2026) ECF No 11
  3. A motion to dismiss has been filed by Michele on Billy’s behalf.4Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (Jun 9, 2026) ECF No 16 [Motion to Dismiss]
  4. Michele, who apparently just got licensed for the Federal court this year, has gone full “Let Me Solo Him!” and taken over as the lead and singular attorney.5Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (Jun 9, 2026) ECF No 15 & (Jun 12, 2026) ECF No 19
  5. Billy has filed for security as to costs since Karl is suing him from overseas, while bankrupt, and owing Billy a fortune.6Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (Jun 10, 2026) ECF No 17 [Motion for Bill of Costs]
  6. Karl has filed his response to the Motion to Dismiss.7Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (Jun 12, 2026) ECF No 18 [Response in Opposition]
  7. Karl has also filed a response to the Motion for Bill of Costs, complete with an exhibit.8Karl v. Billy, above n 1, (Jun 19, 2026) ECF No 20 [Response in Opposition (Costs)]

It’s great drama, but just to make it clear – I want both sides to lose (somehow). But I thought it’d be good to do a point-by-point breakdown of the submissions.

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