Declaration of Federico J. Zablah in Support of Plaintiffs Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC and Strikepoint Consulting LLC’s Update re: Defendants’ Motion to Vacate Domesticated Judgment
1. My name is Federico Zablah, and I am a Virginia-Licensed Attorney working as a senior associate attorney at Chap Petersen & Associates, PLC, located at 3970 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. I...
DISTIL analysis
- No stay has been entered in any Virginia proceeding despite Cyberlux counsel's representation to Texas court
- Virginia court released $188,661.20 in garnished funds to plaintiffs in August 2024
- Cyberlux failed to respond to Requests for Admission; critical facts deemed admitted under Virginia Rule 4:11
- HII Mission Technologies terminated Cyberlux's drone contract on May 17, 2024—concealed from stakeholders
- Cyberlux refused timely hearing dates, proposing delays of 5-10 months for preliminary injunction they filed
- Cyberlux assigned contract receivables to factoring company Legalist SVP III prior to termination
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32 pages · 34359 charactersDavid M. Keithly, State Bar No. 292101 dkeithly@mortensontaggart.com Sara K. Ross, State Bar No. 346153 sross@mortensontaggart.com
MORTENSON TAGGART ADAMS LLP 300 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 1200 Irvine, California 92618 Telephone: (949) 774-2224 Facsimile: (949) 774-2545
Attorneys for Plaintiffs ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC and SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, and SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC, a Virginia limited Liability company, Plaintiffs,
VS. CYBERLUX CORPORATION, a Nevada Corporation; MARK D. SCHMIDT, an individual; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive.
Defendants.
CASE NO. 3:24-cv-00482-RBM-VET Honorable Ruth Bermudez Montenegro
DECLARATION OF FEDERICO J. ZABLAH IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC AND STRIKEPOINT CONSULTING, LLC'S UPDATE RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO VACATE DOMESTICATED JUDGMENT
I, Federico J. Zablah, declare as follows:
· CL22003882-00: This is a contract action where Atlantic Wave Holdings LLC and Secure Community LLC were plaintiffs against Cyberlux Corporation and Mark D. Schmidt. On June 28, 2023, the Court entered its Amended Final Judgment and Order that is the subject of Defendants' Motion to Vacate.
· CL24002919-00: Filed on July 8, 2024, Cyberlux Corporation and Mark D. Schmidt filed an injunction against Atlantic Wave Holdings LLC and Secure Community LLC. An answer was filed on August 1, 2024.
· CL24002960-00: Also filed on July 8, 2024, this is an action for declaratory judgment for breach of contract on the Settlement Agreement by Cyberlux Corporation and Mark D. Schmidt against Atlantic Wave Holdings LLC and Secure Community LLC. A timely demurrer was filed.
· CL24003910-00: This case involves Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community, LLC as plaintiffs against Cyberlux Corporation for breach of provisions of the parties' Settlement Agreement that were not
included in the June 28, 2024 Order, specifically the failure to make the stock marketable. Cyberlux has failed to respond timely and a motion for default judgment has been filed.
· Shipping approximately $15,000,000 worth of Drones prior to December 31, 2023.
· Failing to provide requested documentation relevant to Drone sales.
· Failing to make the payment due under the Settlement Agreement to Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC.
· Providing inaccurate financials to Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, to induce settlement.
· Lacking a security clearance from the U.S. Government for both Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt.
· Attempting to sell its business or merge Cyberlux Corporation and/or part of its assets in the last 24 months.
· Cyberlux and Schmidt filed actions for preliminary injunction and declaratory relief on July 9, 2024. (CL24002919-00 and CL24002960-00)
· To date, Cyberlux and Schmidt have taken absolutely no affirmative actions, or any actions whatsoever, to prosecute these meritless claims.
· Cyberlux and Schmidt have not attempted to set any hearings.
· Cyberlux and Schmidt have ignored all discovery.
· Cyberlux and Schmidt have not appeared for a noticed deposition and have refused to schedule a deposition.
· Cyberlux and Schmidt refuse to meet and confer on any pending issues or motions.
· Cyberlux and Schmidt refuse to schedule timely hearings and insist that they are not available until next year.
Federico J. Zablah Chap Petersen & Associates, PLC 3970 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 Email: fzj@petersenfirm.com Phone: (571) 459-2520 Attorney for Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, Secure Community, LLC, and Strikepoint, LLC
VIRGINIA:
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND CIRCUIT COURT
ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC,
Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, and
SECURE COMMUNITY LLC,
v. MARK D. SCHMIDT, and TOWNE BANK,
Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, Case No: CL22-3882-04 JSm
Defendant/Judgment Debtor,
Co-Defendant/Garnishee.
ORDER
THIS DAY came the plaintiffs/judgment creditors, Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC and Secure Community, LLC, by counsel, and the co-defendant/garnishee, Towne Bank, upon the Writ of Fieri Facias issued on April 19, 2024, the Notice of Judgment Lien served on Towne Bank and Mark D. Schmidt, plaintiff's Suggestion in Garnishment, the Garnishment Summons with a return date of June 18, 2024, and the Garnishee's Answer to said Garnishment Summons that it has tendered a check to the Court in the amount of $4,862.86 pursuant to the garnishment.
WHEREUPON the Court finds that the co-defendant/garnishee withheld the sum of $4862.86 and tendered the funds to the Court pursuant to the Writ of Fieri Facias and the garnishment and the judgment creditors are entitled to the funds, it is
ORDERED that the plaintiff recover from the garnishee the sum of $4,862.86. The Clerk is directed to forward the funds paid into the Court to Caudle and Caudle, P.C., 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 118, Richmond, VA 23230. In addition, the Clerk directed to forward an attested copy of this order to all parties in this matter.
Endorsement of the defendant and garnishee are waived pursuant to Rule 1:13 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
ENTER: 8/9/2029
I ask for this:
Ti Mularod
JUDGE
Robert Keith Caudle, III, (VSB No. 43450) Counsel for Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Caudle and Caudle, P.C. 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 118 Richmond, Virginia 23230 P: 804-358-4961 F: 804-353-1036 robcaudle@caudleandcaudle.com
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VIRGINIA:
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND CIRCUIT COURT
ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC,
Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, and SECURE COMMUNITY LLC,
V. CYBERLUX CORPORATION, Defendant/Judgment Debtor,
and PNC BANK,
Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor, Case No: CL22-3882-05 JSM
Co-Defendant/Garnishee.
ORDER
THIS DAY came the plaintiffs/judgment creditors, Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC and Secure Community, LLC, by counsel, and the co-defendant/garnishee, PNC Bank, upon the Writ of Fieri Facias issued on April 19, 2024, the Notice of Judgment Lien served on PNC Bank and Cyberlux Corporation, plaintiff's Suggestion in Garnishment, the Garnishment Summons with a return date of June 18, 2024, and the Garnishee's Answer to said Garnishment Summons that it has withheld $183,798.34 pursuant to the garnishment.
WHEREUPON the Court finds that the co-defendant/garnishee withheld the sum of $183,798.34 pursuant to the Writ of Fieri Facias and the garnishment and the judgment creditors are entitled to the funds. It is
ORDERED that the plaintiff recover from the garnishee the sum of $183,798.34. The garnishee is directed to forward a check in the amount of $183,798.34 to Caudle and Caudle, P.C., 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 118, Richmond, VA 23230 with in the time required by §8.01- 516.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950). In addition, the Clerk directed to forward an attested copy of this order to all parties in this matter.
Endorsement of the defendant and garnishee are waived pursuant to Rule 1:13 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
ENTER:
8/9/2024
I ask for this:
Musul.
JUDGE
Robert Keith Caudle, III, (VSB No. 43450) Counsel for Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Caudle and Caudle, P.C. 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 118 Richmond, Virginia 23230 P: 804-358-4961 F: 804-353-1036 robcaudle@caudleandcaudle.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
CYBERLUX CORPORATION and MARK D. SCHMIDT, individually
Plaintiffs,
v. ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC and SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC
Defendants.
Case No .: CL24002919-00
COMES NOW, Defendants, ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC ("AWH") and SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC ("SC") (or collectively, "Defendants"), hereby serve upon Defendant CYBERLUX CORPORATION ("Plaintiff") the following Requests for Admission, each of which must be answered fully, separately, and pursuant to Rule 4:11.
Each request for admission must be answered separately and fully in writing under oath, unless it is objected to, in which event the reasons for objection must be stated. If you deny any request, please set forth in detail the reason for the denial. These requests are continuing in nature, and if additional information comes into your possession, custody, or control after the date of your response, you are required to supplement your response promptly.
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Dated: September 6, 2024
J. Chapman Petersen, Esq., VSB 37225 Federico J. Zablah, Esq., VSB 96031 Chap Petersen & Associates, PLC 3970 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030 (571) 459-2512 (telephone) (571) 459-2307 (facsimile) jcp@petersenfirm.com fjz@petersenfirm.com Counsel for Defendants
Respectfully Submitted, ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC and SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC By Counsel
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on Friday, September 6, 2024, a true and accurate copy of the foregoing instrument was served via federal express and electronic mail to:
Jimmy F. Robinson, Jr., Esq., VSB 43622 OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C. 901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1300 Riverfront Plaza, West Tower Richmond, VA 23219 Telephone: (804) 663-2336 Fax: (855) 843-1809 jimmy.robinson@ogletreedeakins.com Counsel for Plaintiffs
Federico J. Zablah, Esq.
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC, AND SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC, Judgment Creditors,
v.
Case No. CL22-3882-15
CYBERLUX CORPORATION,
Judgment Debtor,
and
HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.,
Garnishee.
Garnishee, HII Mission Technologies Corp. ("MT"), by counsel, pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-515, states as follows for its Answer to the Garnishment Summons issued on behalf of judgment creditors, Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC and Secure Community, LLC (collectively, the "Judgment Creditors") and its Plea of Nonjoinder:
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judgment debtor, if any, or what property or effects, if any, the garnishee has or holds which belongs to the judgment debtor, or in which he has an interest."
claim within such time shall constitute a waiver of all claims and a release of [MT's] liability arising out of such termination."
such time HII receives written notice from Cyberlux or Legalist to cease such payments to Legalist, in lieu of payment to Cyberlux under the Subcontract."
WHEREFORE, HII Mission Technologies Corp., by counsel, respectfully requests that this Court enter an Order
HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
dlajose
By:
Counsel
Dennis T. Lewandowski (VSB No. 22232) Clark J. Belote (VSB No. 87310) KAUFMAN & CANOLES, P.C. 150 West Main Street, Suite 2100 Norfolk, VA 23510 T: (757) 624-3000 F: (888) 360-9092 dtlewand@kaufcan.com cjbelote@kaufcan.com
Catrina C. Waltz (VSB No. 98446) KAUFMAN & CANOLES, P.C. 1021 East Cary Street, Suite 1400 Richmond, VA 23219 T: (804) 771-5700 F: (888) 360-9092 ccwaltz@kaufcan.com
Counsel for HII Mission Technologies Corp.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 24th day of October, 2024, a true copy of the foregoing was sent via email (as indicated) and First-Class mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
J. Chapman Petersen, Esq. Federico J. Zablah, Esq. CHAP PETERSEN AND ASSOCIATES, PLC 3970 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 T: (571) 549-2512 F: (571) 549-2307 jcp@petersenfirm.com fjz@petersenfirm.com Counsel for Judgment Creditors
Jimmy F. Robinson, Jr., Esq. OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C. 901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1300 Riverfront Plaza, West Tower Richmond, VA 23219 T: (804) 663-2330 jimmy.robinson@ogletreedeakins.com Counsel for Judgment Debtors
Corporation Service Company 251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 Registered Agent for Legalist SPV III, LP
CLASS
Clark J. Belote (VSB No. 87310)
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