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 Non-Party Movant Danielle Morron’s Expedited
Motion Under Supplemental Rule E(4)(f) to Vacate Rule C Arrest and Dismiss the in rem Case for Lack of
Admiralty Jurisdiction Under 46 U.S.C § 31325 [DE 152], and the Report of Magistrate Judge Patrick
M. Hunt dated January 9, 2026. [DE 223]. The Court has conducted a de novo review of the
Motions, 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 223] is hereby APPROVED;
2. 	Danielle Morron’s Objection [DE 231] is OVERRULED;
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3. 	Danielle Morron’s Expedited Motion Under Supplemental Rule E(4)(f) to Vacate Rule C
Arrest and Dismiss the in rem Case for Lack of Admiralty Jurisdiction Under 46 U.S.C §
31325 [DE 152] 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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