llegations. 11. Furthermore, the pendency of a motion for protective order does not excuse the moving party from responding to discovery requests. Vipre Systems, LLC. v. NITV, LLC. 2007 WL 3202439 (M.D. Fla. 2007) and Sutherland v. Mesa Air Group, Inc., 2003 WL 21402549 (S.D. Fla. 2003). III. Conclusion and Re