FL
FL
Plaintiff,
vs.
Defendants.
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Health Plans LLC, Health Benefits One LLC, Health Center Management LLC, Innovative
Customer Care LLC, Simple Insurance Leads LLC, Senior Benefits One LLC, and their
subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Receivership Entities”) hereby
files this Motion for Authority to Enter into Auction Consignment Agreement with RM Sotheby's
to Sell Health Benefits One LLC's Right, Title, and Interest in 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith and 2013
Land Rover Range Rover Automobiles and Incorporated Memorandum of Law (the “Motion”). In
Preliminary Statement
1. The Receiver seeks authorization from this Court to enter into the necessary
contracts to consign and subsequently sell via online auction the receivership estate’s rights, title,
and interest in that certain 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith (VIN No. SCA665C54FUX85225) (the
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“Rolls-Royce”) and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN No. SALGV2EF1DA100321) (the
“Range Rover” and together with the Rolls-Royce, the “Automobiles”). The Receiver proposes to
consign the Automobiles to RM Sotheby's. RM Sotheby's will receive the Automobiles in trust,
and act as agent for the Receiver in selling the Automobiles at its regularly scheduled end-of-
month online auction series referred to as “Open Roads Online Only Auctions”. In exchange, RM
Sotheby's will be entitled to an 5% seller's commission on the Range Rover, a 5% sales commission
on the Rolls-Royce, and reimbursement of all agreed upon fees and expenses from the receivership
estate's sales proceeds. Given that a sale will relieve the Receiver of the carrying costs needed to
maintain the Automobiles; that the Automobiles are depreciating assets; and that the proceeds of
a sale will inure to the benefit the estate's creditors, the Receiver believes consignment and sale of
Background
A. The Receivership
2. On October 29, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) filed a Complaint
in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against the Receivership
Entities and Steven Dorfman (“Dorfman”) (Dorfman and the Receivership Entities are collectively
referred to as, the “Defendants”), under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the
“FTC Act”), 15 U.S.C. § 53(b) and the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act, 15
U.S.C. §§ 6101-6108, alleging the Defendants violated Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade
1
RM Sotheby's takes the position that the form of its Auction Consignment Agreement is confidential and proprietary.
Thus, rather than attach a copy of the Auction Consignment Agreement, the Receiver has instead summarized the
materials terms of the agreement in this instant Motion. In addition, RM Sotheby’s has a policy of keeping buyer
identities confidential and not disclosing them to the public post-auction, which various federal courts have respected
in bankruptcy and estate auctions. Maintaining the confidentiality of RM Sotheby’s buyers and the form of its Auction
Consignment Agreement are materially important conditions of RM Sotheby’s entering into the Auction Consignment
Agreement with the Receiver.
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Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a) and the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 C.FR Part 310,
3. On the same date, the FTC filed an Ex Parte Motion for a Temporary Restraining
Order with Asset Freeze, Appointment of a Temporary Receiver, and Other Equitable Relief, and
Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue, along with a Memorandum
4. On October 31, 2018, this Court entered an Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order
with Asset Freeze, Appointment of a Temporary Receiver, and Other Equitable Relief, and Order
to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue (the “TRO”), which, among other
things, appointed the Receiver over the Receivership Entities with full powers of an equity receiver
5. The Court entered orders continuing the TRO on multiple occasions upon request
of one or more of the parties. On May 14, 2019, after the Court held an evidentiary show cause
hearing on the FTC’s request for preliminary injunctive relief, the Court entered a Preliminary
Injunction [ECF No. 139] extending the asset freeze and appointing Mr. Goldberg as permanent
assume full control of the Receivership Entities; take excusive custody, control and possession of
all assets and documents of or in the possession, custody or under the control of any Receivership
Entity, including assets the Receiver has a reasonable basis to believe were purchased using funds
from any Receivership Entity’s corporate accounts. See Preliminary Injunction, p. 33.
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B. The Automobiles
7. As of the date of the TRO, a Receivership Entity, Health Benefits One, LLC
8. The Receiver took possession of the Automobiles immediately after the entry of
the TRO, housing them in a local air-conditioned storage facility. To the best of the Receiver's
knowledge, the Automobiles are owned by HBO free and clear of any liens. True and correct
copies of the Automobiles’ Certificates of Titles are attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Composite Exhibit A.
9. The Receiver has investigated the value of the Automobiles and has evaluated
various sale options. The Range Rover has an estimated value of approximately $15,000-$25,000
10. To date, the Receiver has spent approximately $20,000 in storage and insurance
costs.
C. RM Sotheby's
11. The Receiver has determined that selling the Automobiles via an online auction
through RM Sotheby's would maximize recovery to the receivership estate due to its vast market
13. Upon the request of the Receiver, RM Sotheby's has submitted a proposal to market
and sell the Automobiles via an online auction. The Receiver has been informed that RM Sotheby's
is conducting its next auction at the end of March 2021 and will also hold online auctions in 2021
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14. The terms of the consignment with RM Sotheby's are detailed in the Auction
• RM Sotheby's will receive the Automobiles in trust, and in this capacity will act as
agent for the Receiver in selling the Automobiles at regularly scheduled end-of-month auction
• The Rolls-Royce will be auctioned off with a reserve. The Range Rover will be
including, but not limited to clerks, support staff, event advertising, and promotion. Any expenses
and fees incurred by RM Sotheby's, including, but not limited to the Transportation Fee2, the
Detailing Fee3, and the Marketing Fee4 will be deducted from the receivership estate's proceeds of
sale.
• RM Sotheby's will store the Automobiles at no cost until the date of Auction.
Should the Automobiles fail to be sold at Auction due to not achieving a minimum bid, then RM
Sotheby's will store the Automobiles up to an additional 30 days until they can be placed in the
2
RM Sotheby's estimates a cost of approximately $150 - $200 per vehicle to transport the Automobiles (the
“Transportation Fee”) from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Stuart, Florida.
3
RM Sotheby's estimates a cost of approximately $500 - $1,000 per vehicle to detail the Automobiles (the “Detail
Fee”).
4
RM Sotheby's estimates a cost of approximately $500 per vehicle to market the Automobiles (the “Marketing Fee”).
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Relief Requested
15. Based on the foregoing, the Receiver requests that this Court enter an Order: (i)
authorizing the Receiver to enter into the Auction Consignment Agreement; (ii) authorizing the
Receiver to sell the Automobiles subject to the terms set forth herein, free and clear of any and all
liens, claims and encumbrances, at an online auction conducted by RM Sotheby's; and (iii)
allowing the Receiver to set a minimum bid, and in the event necessary, sell the Automobiles
without a minimum bid should the initial auction fail to obtain the reserve price.
Memorandum of Law
16. The district court has broad powers and wide discretion to determine relief in an
th
equity receivership. SEC v. Elliott, 953 F.2d 1560, 1566 (11 Cir. 1992). These powers include
the authority to approve the sale of property of the Defendants, including HBO. Clark on Receivers
§ 482 (3rd ed. 1992) citing First National Bank v. Shedd, 121 U.S. 74, 87, 7 S.Ct. 807, 814, 30
L.Ed. 877 (1887) (A court of equity having custody and control of property has power to order a
17. 28 U.S.C. § 2004 provides that personalty sold under any order of any court of the
United States shall be sold in accordance with Section 2001 of Title 28, unless the court orders
otherwise. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2001(a), realty shall be sold at public sale within the district
where the receiver was first appointed. However, after notice and hearing, the court may order the
sale of realty at private sale upon terms and conditions approved by the court, if the court finds
that the best interests of the estate will be conserved thereby. 28 U.S.C. § 2001(b). See also Tanzer
v. Huffiness, 412 F.2d 221, 222 (3rd Cir. 1969). The Receiver believes that it is in the best interest
of the receivership estate to consign and sell the Automobiles through a licensed, qualified
auctioneer via an online platform under the terms and conditions described herein.
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18. The Automobiles, particularly the Rolls-Royce, are considered high-end used
vehicles. And while the Automobiles may command a high sales price, the market for the luxury
used vehicles is more restricted in nature. Accordingly, in an attempt to maximize the value of the
Automobiles for the benefit of the receivership estate, the Receiver seeks to consign the
Automobiles with RM Sotheby's to be marketed and sold in an international marketplace via its
19. The reach of RM Sotheby's market is considerable. The Automobiles will appear
Sotheby's will send targeted e-blasts to its approximately 1.8 million customers around the world,
and will be soliciting interest in the Automobiles by placing classified ads in well-known
publications such as Auto Trader and through phone calls and social media platforms.
20. The Receiver will work with RM Sotheby's to ensure that the highest and best prices
are obtained for the benefit of the creditors of the receivership estate. Accordingly, the Receiver
submits that the requirement under 28 U.S.C. § 2001(a) for three independent appraisals imposes
a financial burden on the receivership estate that will only serve to limit the net funds that would
21. To the extent 28 U.S.C. § 2001(a) requires further publication of notice, appraisals
or other procedures, such provisions should be waived. See SEC v. Kirkland, 2009 WL 1439087,
*2 (M.D. Fla. May 22, 2009) (waving certain requirements of 28 U.S.C. § 2001 where the Court
believes the receiver had substantially complied with the requirements of the statute for the sale of
property).
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22. Based on the foregoing, the Receiver respectfully requests the authority to enter
into the Auction Consignment Agreement with RM Sotheby's to sell the Automobiles on the terms
WHEREFORE, the Receiver respectfully requests the Court to enter an Order in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B, approving the relief requested in this motion and to grant such further
Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1, undersigned counsel hereby certifies that the Receiver has
conferred with counsel for the FTC, who has no objection to the relief requested in this Motion,
and counsel for the Defendant, Steven Dorfman, who has not responded.
AKERMAN LLP
201 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2999
Phone: (954) 463-2700
Fax: (954) 463-2224
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served on March
25, 2021 via the Court's notice of electronic filing on all CM/ECF registered users entitled to notice
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SERVICE LIST
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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT "A"
A04233
Mail Lien Satisfaction to: Dept of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500
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Identification Number Year — Make — Body WT-L-BHP — Vessel Regis. No. — Title Number 7
:91
SALGV2EF 1DA100321 2013 LNDR UT 5137 114136015 I
Registered Owner: Date of Issue 06/06/2014
Lien Release
Interest in the described vehicle is hereby released
ix HEALTH BENEFITS ONE LLC
3325 S UNIVERSITY DR #210 By
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DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
TRANSFER OF TITLE BY SELLER (This section must be completed at the time of sale.)
F•rknil and/or stale law require that the seller slate the milege, purchaser's norm, sell ing.price and date sold in connection with the Intusfer of owtIefehilf.
Failure to complete or providing El false Statement may result iti fines audio,- imprisonment.
iii dile I u I ii (ohe free from any liens except as noted on the face of the certificate and the motor vehicle or vessel debet ibed is hereby Irrnisferred to .
Seller Must Enter Selling, Price: Seller Must Enter Dale Sold:
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D'We stale that this 5 or 6 diptiI odometer now reads 1_11111,111111.100lowilhomii6.176id IIIeray• certify that M the best °low knowledge the orlontelet
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Section 319.22(2), Florida Statutes, requires that the seller file a Notice of Sale with the department within 30 days after the sale or transfer of the motor vehicle, vessel or
mobile home. Filing this form removes any civil liability for the operation of the sold motor vehicle, vessel or mobile home. In addition to filing this form, we suggest you
keep a copy of your bill of sale (we suggest it be notarized), certificate of title or other type of transaction document showing the vehicle was sold. Complete the information
below, tear the top portion of this document at the perforation and mail to the address above or submit to your local tax collector's office or license plate agency.
I have this day of , transferred by assignment of and delivered Florida Certificate of Title to:
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE.
NOTE: THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM, ACCURATELY COMPLETED, TO A TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, LICENSE PLATE AGENCY OR TO THE
ADDRESS ABOVE WILL ALLOW THE TITLE CLERK TO UPDATE THE DMV DATABASE TO REFLECT THE TITLE RECORD AS "SOLD". HOWEVER,
THE OWNERSHIP STATUS WILL NOT CHANGE UNTIL THE PURCHASER APPLIES FOR AND IS ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
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CERTIFY THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE ODOMEI ER READING:
CAUTION: READ CAREFULLY REFLECTS ACTUAL MILEAGE 2 IS IN EXCESS OF If S MECHANICAL, LIMITS 3 IS NOT THE ACTUAL MILEAGE.
BEFORE YOU (EXCESS OF EIS MECHANICAL LIMITS \YARNING - ODOMETER DISCREPANCY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. When ownership of the vehicle described herein is
transferred, the seller MUST complete in full the
Transfer of Title by Seller section at the bottom of
the certificate of title.
Nelad To: 2. Upon sale of this vehicle, the seller must complete
HEALTH BENEFITS ONE LLC the notice of sale on the reverse side of this form.
3. Remove your license plate from the vehicle.
2 OAKWOOD BLVD STE 100 See the web address below for more information and
4.
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020-1955 the appropriate forms required for the purchaser to
title and register the vehicle, mobile home or vessel:
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/titlinf.html
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HEALTH BENEFITS ONE LLC
2 OAKWOOD BLVD STE 100
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020-1955
DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
TRANSFER OF TITLE BY SELLER (This section must be completed at the time of sale.)
Federal and/or state law require that the seller state the mileage, purchaser's name, selling price and date sold in connection with the transfer of ownership. •••
Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment.
This title is warranted to be free from any liens except as noted on the face of the certificate and the motor vehicle or vessel described is hereby transferred to:
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PURCHASER Must CO PIJt HASER Must
Sign Here: si w; He ;
I have this day of , transferred by assignment of and delivered Florida Certificate of Title to:
Name: Purchaser(s) Purchaser's DL/ID
First MI Last
Address Selling Price $
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE.
ODOMETER CF.R'FIFICATION'- Federal and state laws relaire thatiyou,*e il)gmIlestge is-claUngytion- withitMusfei.utimaie ipTaBure 0,.cornOete(ii•proviintigayS'ostatement May..reSult in Cities 01,03pippriso.m*.
1/WE STATE TIIAT TI US 5 OR 6 DIGIT ODOMETER NOW READS x> (NO TENTHS) MILES, DATE READ / AND I HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT TO TIIE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE ODOMETER READING:
5 CHECK A BOX
Purchaser Nilust
APPLIES TO 5 DIGIT ODOMETERS)
Co-Purehaser Must
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Exhibit B
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Plaintiff,
vs.
Defendants.
This matter came before the Court without hearing upon the Motion for Authority to Enter
into Auction Consignment Agreement with RM Sotheby's to Sell Health Benefits One LLC's Right,
Title, and Interest in 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Automobiles
and Incorporated Memorandum of Law (the “Motion”) [ECF No. ---] filed by Michael I. Goldberg,
the Court-appointed receiver1 (the “Receiver”). The Court, having reviewed the Motion, being
advised that counsel for the Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission has no objection to the relief
requested in the Motion, and that counsel for Defendant Steven Dorfman has not responded to the
Motion, and finding that the Receiver has made a sufficient and proper showing in support of the
relief requested,
1
The Court-appointed Receiver over Defendants Simple Health Plans LLC, Health Benefits One LLC, Health Center
Management LLC, Innovative Customer Care LLC, Simple Insurance Lead LLC, Senior Benefits One LLC, and each
of their subsidiaries, affiliates, and successors (collectively, the “Receivership Entities”).
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2. The Receiver is authorized to sell the Receivership Entities' interest in the 2015
Rolls-Royce Wraith with VIN No. SCA665C54FUX85225 and the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover
with VIN No. SALGV2EF1DA100321 free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and
encumbrances.
4. The Receiver is further authorized to execute any documents and take any actions
5. Any resulting sales from the consignment shall stand as confirmed, without further
________, 2021.
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DARRIN P. GAYLES
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE