Perdue Farms Incorporated v. Keith Sonderling

Perdue Farms Incorporated v. Keith Sonderling

Plaintiff:	PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED
Defendant:	LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER, in her official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Labor, PAMELA KULTGEN, in her official capacity as an Administrative Law Judge of the United States Department of Labor, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, CRAIG WATTS and KEITH E. SONDERLING, in his official capacity as Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Labor
Case Number:	26-1374
Filed:	April 2, 2026
Court:	U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Nature of Suit:	Other Civil Rights

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Date Filed	Document Text
August 3, 2026	Filing 36 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Elizabeth Wilson for Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375. [1002027792] [26-1374, 26-1375] Elizabeth Wilson [Entered: 08/03/2026 08:44 PM]
August 3, 2026	Filing 35 BRIEF by Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375. Type of Brief: REPLY. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1002027751] [26-1374, 26-1375] Megan Barbero [Entered: 08/03/2026 05:22 PM]
July 23, 2026	Filing 34 COURT ORDER filed denying motion to extend filing time [ # 33 ]; granting motion to exceed length limitations [ # 33 ]. Total words: 9,500 words. Copies to all parties. [1002020214] [26-1374, 26-1375] RS [Entered: 07/23/2026 10:32 AM]
July 17, 2026	Filing 33 MOTION by Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375 to extend filing time for reply brief until August 10, 2026. , to exceed length limitations for reply. Date and method of service: 07/17/2026 ecf. [1002016988] [26-1374, 26-1375] Megan Barbero [Entered: 07/17/2026 03:24 PM]
July 13, 2026	Filing 32 Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [ # 30 ] by Pamela Kultgen, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor, Keith E. Sonderling and United States Department of Labor in 26-1374, 26-1375. Number of pages: [68]. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: [1]. Received by clerk date: 07/15/2026. [1002015059] [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 07/15/2026 02:28 PM]
July 13, 2026	Filing 31 BRIEF by Craig Watts in 26-1374, Rudy Howell in 26-1375. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1002013514] [26-1374, 26-1375] Thad Guyer [Entered: 07/13/2026 11:02 PM]
July 13, 2026	Filing 30 BRIEF by Pamela Kultgen, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor, Keith E. Sonderling and United States Department of Labor in 26-1374, 26-1375. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? YES. Response: Comcast Co. v. U.S. Dep't of Labor, No. 25-2226. The case also involves a challenge to a statutory whistleblower provision.. [1002013310] [26-1374, 26-1375] David Peters [Entered: 07/13/2026 04:05 PM]
July 9, 2026	Filing 29 COURT ORDER filed denying Motion to extend filing time [ # 28 ]. Copies to all parties. [1002011429] [26-1374, 26-1375] RP [Entered: 07/09/2026 01:00 PM]
July 8, 2026	Filing 28 MOTION by Craig Watts in 26-1374, Rudy Howell in 26-1375 to extend filing time for response brief until 07-23-2026.. Date and method of service: 07/08/2026 ecf. [1002010749] [26-1374, 26-1375] Thad Guyer [Entered: 07/08/2026 03:36 PM]
July 2, 2026	Filing 27 ORDER filed granting Motionfor leave to file answering brief of 12,000 words on behalf of the federal defendants [ # 26 ]. Copies to all parties. [1002008224] [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 07/02/2026 10:58 AM]
July 1, 2026	Filing 26 MOTION by United States Department of Labor, Keith E. Sonderling, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor and Pamela Kultgen in 26-1374, 26-1375 for leave to file brief for the federal government not to exceed 12,000 words consistent with Fed. R. App. P. 32(a)(7)(B)(i) court Order [ # 25 ]. Date and method of service: 07/01/2026 ecf. [1002007982] [26-1374, 26-1375] Daniel Aguilar [Entered: 07/01/2026 08:54 PM]
June 17, 2026	Filing 25 COURT ORDER filed denying motion to extend filing time [ # 24 ]; granting motion to file separate brief [ # 24 ]; denying motion to exceed length limitations [ # 24 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001998700] [26-1374, 26-1375] RS [Entered: 06/17/2026 11:39 AM]
June 14, 2026	Filing 24 MOTION by Pamela Kultgen, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor, Keith E. Sonderling and United States Department of Labor in 26-1374, 26-1375 to extend filing time for response brief until August 12, 2026, to file separate briefs, to exceed length limitations for briefs [24]. Date and method of service: 06/14/2026 ecf. [1001996533] [26-1374, 26-1375]--[Edited 06/15/2026 by AB to modify relief and docket text] David Peters [Entered: 06/14/2026 09:50 AM]
June 11, 2026	Filing 23 BRIEF by Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001995786] [26-1374, 26-1375] Megan Barbero [Entered: 06/11/2026 05:59 PM]
June 11, 2026	Filing 22 JOINT APPENDIX by Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001995784] [26-1374, 26-1375] Megan Barbero [Entered: 06/11/2026 05:45 PM]
May 26, 2026	Filing 21 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Thad M. Guyer for Rudy Howell in 26-1375, Craig Watts in 26-1374. [1001984953] [26-1375, 26-1374] Thad Guyer [Entered: 05/26/2026 04:18 PM]
May 19, 2026	Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rudy Howell in 26-1375. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001981649] [26-1375, 26-1374] Gary Jackson [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:23 PM]
May 19, 2026	Filing 19 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Gary W. Jackson for Rudy Howell in 26-1375. [1001981647] [26-1375, 26-1374]--[Edited 05/19/2026 by AW] Gary Jackson [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:22 PM]
May 19, 2026	Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Craig Watts in 26-1374. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001981646] [26-1374, 26-1375] Gary Jackson [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:21 PM]
May 19, 2026	Filing 17 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Gary W. Jackson for Craig Watts in 26-1374. [1001981644] [26-1374, 26-1375] Gary Jackson [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:20 PM]
April 29, 2026	Filing 16 RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Gary W. Jackson for Craig Watts in 26-1374, Gary W. Jackson for Rudy Howell in 26-1375 for filing of appearance form and disclosure form. Requested documents due 05/14/2026. Mailed to: Stephani Ayers T.M. Guyer and Ayers & Friends, PC POB 1061 Medford, OR 97501. [1001969642] [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 04/29/2026 11:53 AM]
April 21, 2026	Filing 15 ORDER filed substituting Keith E. Sonderling for Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Copies to all parties. [1001964410] [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 04/21/2026 03:27 PM]
April 7, 2026	Filing 14 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Daniel Aguilar for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Pamela Kultgen, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor and United States Department of Labor in 26-1374, 26-1375. [1001956480] [26-1374, 26-1375] Daniel Aguilar [Entered: 04/07/2026 02:32 PM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 13 ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [ # 12 ] Number of days granted: 30. Opening brief and appendix due 06/11/2026. Response brief due 07/13/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties.. [1001956024] [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 04/06/2026 06:30 PM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 12 MOTION by Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375 to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until June 11, 2026.. Date and method of service: 04/06/2026 ecf. [1001955983] [26-1374, 26-1375] Megan Barbero [Entered: 04/06/2026 04:47 PM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Perdue Farms Incorporated. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001955895] [26-1375] Courtney Dixon [Entered: 04/06/2026 04:07 PM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Perdue Farms Incorporated. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001955893] [26-1374] Courtney Dixon [Entered: 04/06/2026 04:06 PM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 9 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Perdue Farms Incorporated.. [1001955888] [26-1375] Courtney Dixon [Entered: 04/06/2026 04:05 PM]
April 6, 2026	Filing 8 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Perdue Farms Incorporated.. [1001955886] [26-1374] Courtney Dixon [Entered: 04/06/2026 04:04 PM]
April 3, 2026	Filing 7 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Megan Barbero for Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375. [1001954965] [26-1374, 26-1375] Megan Barbero [Entered: 04/03/2026 01:02 PM]
April 3, 2026	Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Courtney L. Dixon for Perdue Farms Incorporated in 26-1374, 26-1375. [1001954715] [26-1374, 26-1375] Courtney Dixon [Entered: 04/03/2026 08:50 AM]
April 3, 2026	Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by David L. Peters for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Pamela Kultgen, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Labor and Craig Watts in 26-1374, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Rudy Howell, Pamela Kultgen, Office of Administrative Law Judges of the United States Department of Labor and United States Department of Labor in 26-1375. [1001954686] [26-1374, 26-1375] David Peters [Entered: 04/03/2026 08:18 AM]
April 2, 2026	Filing 4 BRIEFING ORDER filed. Mailed to: Ayers, Bruns. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001954277] Opening Brief and Appendix due 05/12/2026. Response Brief due 06/11/2026 [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 04/02/2026 11:34 AM]
April 2, 2026	Filing 3 ORDER filed consolidating case 26-1375 with 26-1374(L). Copies to all parties. Mailed to: Ayers, Bruns. [1001954273] [26-1374, 26-1375] AW [Entered: 04/02/2026 11:31 AM]
April 2, 2026	Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00477-FL. Mailed to: Ayers, Bruns. [1001954255] [26-1374] AW [Entered: 04/02/2026 11:12 AM]
April 2, 2026	Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 5:24-cv-00477-FL. Case manager: AWalker. [1001954250] [26-1374] AW [Entered: 04/02/2026 11:09 AM]

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Plaintiff: PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED
Represented By:	Courtney Lynn Dixon
Represented By:	Megan Barbero
Represented By:	Elizabeth Macksey Wilson
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Defendant: LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER, in her official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Labor
Represented By:	David L. Peters
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Defendant: PAMELA KULTGEN, in her official capacity as an Administrative Law Judge of the United States Department of Labor
Represented By:	David L. Peters
Represented By:	Daniel Aguilar
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Defendant: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Defendant: THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Defendant: CRAIG WATTS
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Defendant: KEITH E. SONDERLING, in his official capacity as Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Labor
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