Sylvia Vergara, et al v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al
Plaintiff / Appellee: SYLVIA VERGARA, LIZET MONTEZ and GABRIELA VERGARA
Defendant / Appellant: SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., SMITH & WESSON SALES COMPANY and SMITH & WESSON, INC.
Case Number: 23-2997
Filed: October 17, 2023
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions

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April 8, 2024 Summary Sylvia Vergara v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.

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December 7, 2023 Filing 13 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Andrew A. Lothson for Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. and Smith & Wesson Sales Company in 23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. and American Outdoor Brands Corporation in 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003. [13] [7352278] (L-No; E-No; R-No) [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (Lothson, Andrew) [Entered: 12/07/2023 05:32 PM]
November 20, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires lead counsel be admitted to practice within 30 days of the date the appeal/petition was docketed. The rule also requires any attorney wishing to present oral argument to be admitted. Our records indicate as of this date Attorney Edward S. Scheideman for Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc. in 23-2992, 23-2998, 23-2993, Attorney Edward S. Scheideman for Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. and American Outdoor Brands Corporation in 23-2999, 23-2994, 23-3000, 23-2995, 23-3001, 23-2996, 23-3002, 23-2997, 23-3003 has/have not been admitted to practice in this court. Within 21 days, please file your application for admission by going to: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/forms/forms7.htm and choosing the link, "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit". [12] [7348911] [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (CAH) [Entered: 11/20/2023 03:36 PM]
November 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellants' brief. [ # 8 ] Appellant's brief due on or before 12/07/2023 for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company, Smith & Wesson, Inc. and American Outdoor Brands Corporation. Appellees' brief due on or before 01/16/2024 for Jason Roberts, Keely Roberts, Jeffrey Bennett, Lauren Bennett, Michael Bennett, Terri E. Bennett, Deborah Samuels, Elliot Samuels, Bruce Sundheim, Lorena Rebollar Sedano, Mirna Rodriguez, Oscar Sanchez, Lizet Montez, Gabriela Vergara, Sylvia Vergara, Christine Zeifert, Michael Zeifert, Elizabeth Turnipseed, Jonathan Straus, Peter Straus, Alejo Toledo, Josefina Toledo, Petra Toledo, Ricardo Toledo, Joshua Chupack, Antonio Melgar and Amelia Tenorio. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 02/06/2024 for Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company, Smith & Wesson, Inc. and American Outdoor Brands Corporation. CDH [11] [7348406] [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (CG) [Entered: 11/16/2023 02:43 PM]
November 16, 2023 Filing 10 Added Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci for Appellees Jason Roberts and Keely Roberts in 23-2992, Appellees Jeffrey Bennett, Lauren Bennett, Michael Bennett, Terri E. Bennett, Deborah Samuels and Elliot Samuels in 23-2993, Appellee Bruce Sundheim in 23-2994, Appellee Lorena Rebollar Sedano in 23-2995, Appellees Mirna Rodriguez and Oscar Sanchez in 23-2996, Appellees Lizet Montez, Gabriela Vergara and Sylvia Vergara in 23-2997, Appellees Christine Zeifert and Michael Zeifert in 23-2998, Appellees Jonathan Straus and Peter Straus in 23-3000, Appellees Alejo Toledo, Josefina Toledo, Ricardo Toledo and Petra Toledo in 23-3001, Appellees Antonio Melgar and Amelia Tenorio in 23-3003. Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci for Appellees Jason Roberts and Keely Roberts in 23-2992, Appellees Jeffrey Bennett, Lauren Bennett, Michael Bennett, Terri E. Bennett, Deborah Samuels and Elliot Samuels in 23-2993, Appellee Bruce Sundheim in 23-2994, Appellee Lorena Rebollar Sedano in 23-2995, Appellees Mirna Rodriguez and Oscar Sanchez in 23-2996, Appellees Lizet Montez, Gabriela Vergara and Sylvia Vergara in 23-2997, Appellees Christine Zeifert and Michael Zeifert in 23-2998, Appellees Jonathan Straus and Peter Straus in 23-3000, Appellees Alejo Toledo, Josefina Toledo, Ricardo Toledo and Petra Toledo in 23-3001, Appellees Antonio Melgar and Amelia Tenorio in 23-3003. [10] [7348332] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3003]--[Edited 11/16/2023 by MAN to reflect the addition of counsel] (Romanucci, Antonio) [Entered: 11/16/2023 11:59 AM]
November 16, 2023 Filing 9 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney David A. Neiman for Appellees Jason Roberts and Keely Roberts in 23-2992, Appellees Jeffrey Bennett, Lauren Bennett, Michael Bennett, Terri E. Bennett, Deborah Samuels and Elliot Samuels in 23-2993, Appellee Bruce Sundheim in 23-2994, Appellee Lorena Rebollar Sedano in 23-2995, Appellees Mirna Rodriguez and Oscar Sanchez in 23-2996, Appellees Lizet Montez, Gabriela Vergara and Sylvia Vergara in 23-2997, Appellees Christine Zeifert and Michael Zeifert in 23-2998, Appellees Jonathan Straus and Peter Straus in 23-3000, Appellees Alejo Toledo, Josefina Toledo, Petra Toledo and Ricardo Toledo in 23-3001, Appellees Antonio Melgar and Amelia Tenorio in 23-3003. [9] [7348320] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3003] (Neiman, David) [Entered: 11/16/2023 11:11 AM]
November 15, 2023 Filing 8 Motion filed by Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc. in 23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, Appellants American Outdoor Brands Corporation and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. in 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003 - Unopposed Motion To Modify The Briefing Schedule. [8] [7348171] [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (Schmetterer, Kenneth) [Entered: 11/15/2023 04:45 PM]
November 10, 2023 Filing 7 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Alla Lefkowitz for Appellees Jason Roberts and Keely Roberts in 23-2992, Appellees Lauren Bennett, Jeffrey Bennett, Michael Bennett, Terri E. Bennett, Deborah Samuels and Elliot Samuels in 23-2993, Appellee Bruce Sundheim in 23-2994, Appellee Lorena Rebollar Sedano in 23-2995, Appellees Mirna Rodriguez and Oscar Sanchez in 23-2996, Appellees Lizet Montez, Gabriela Vergara and Sylvia Vergara in 23-2997, Appellees Christine Zeifert and Michael Zeifert in 23-2998, Appellees Jonathan Straus and Peter Straus in 23-3000, Appellees Alejo Toledo, Josefina Toledo, Petra Toledo and Ricardo Toledo in 23-3001, Appellees Antonio Melgar and Amelia Tenorio in 23-3003. [7] [7347171] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3003] [7] [7347171] [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3003]--[Edited 11/13/2023 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Lefkowitz, Alla) [Entered: 11/10/2023 11:52 AM]
November 9, 2023 Filing 6 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney H. Christopher Boehning for Appellees Keely Roberts and Jason Roberts in 23-2992, Appellees Jeffrey Bennett, Michael Bennett, Deborah Samuels, Lauren Bennett, Terri E. Bennett and Elliot Samuels in 23-2993, Appellee Bruce Sundheim in 23-2994, Appellee Lorena Rebollar Sedano in 23-2995, Appellees Oscar Sanchez and Mirna Rodriguez in 23-2996, Appellees Sylvia Vergara, Lizet Montez and Gabriela Vergara in 23-2997, Appellees Christine Zeifert and Michael Zeifert in 23-2998, Appellees Peter Straus and Jonathan Straus in 23-3000, Appellees Josefina Toledo, Ricardo Toledo, Alejo Toledo and Petra Toledo in 23-3001, Appellees Antonio Melgar and Amelia Tenorio in 23-3003. [6] [7347108] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3003] [Edited 11/09/2023 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Boehning, H.) [Entered: 11/09/2023 03:17 PM]
November 1, 2023 Filing 5 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc. in 23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, Appellant Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. in 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003. [5] [7345391] [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (Schmetterer, Kenneth) [Entered: 11/01/2023 06:20 PM]
October 23, 2023 Filing 4 Docketing Statement filed by Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc.. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. 23-02992, 23-02993, 23-02994, 23-02995, 23-02996, 23-02998, 23-02999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, and 23-3003 [4] [7343346] [23-2997] (Schmetterer, Kenneth) [Entered: 10/23/2023 06:37 PM]
October 23, 2023 Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Kenneth L. Schmetterer for Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc. in 23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, Appellants American Outdoor Brands Corporation and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. in 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003. [3] [7343297] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (Schmetterer, Kenneth) [Entered: 10/23/2023 04:07 PM]
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER: The court, on its own motion, orders that these appeals are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. The briefing schedule is as follows: 1. The appellants shall file their joint consolidated brief and required short appendix on or before November 27, 2023. 2. The appellees shall file their joint consolidated brief on or before December 27, 2023. 3. The appellants shall file their joint consolidated reply brief, if any, on or before January 17, 2024. DW [2] [7343200] [23-2992, 23-2993, 23-2994, 23-2995, 23-2996, 23-2997, 23-2998, 23-2999, 23-3000, 23-3001, 23-3002, 23-3003] (PS) [Entered: 10/23/2023 02:26 PM]
October 17, 2023 Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellants Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc. by 10/23/2023. Transcript information sheet due by 10/31/2023. Appellants' brief due on or before 11/27/2023 for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Smith & Wesson Sales Company and Smith & Wesson, Inc. [1] [7342444] [23-2997] (PS) [Entered: 10/18/2023 04:11 PM]

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Plaintiff / appellee: SYLVIA VERGARA
Represented By: David A. Neiman
Represented By: H. Christopher Boehning
Represented By: Alla Lefkowitz
Represented By: Antonio M. Romanucci
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Plaintiff / appellee: LIZET MONTEZ
Represented By: David A. Neiman
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Plaintiff / appellee: GABRIELA VERGARA
Represented By: David A. Neiman
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Defendant / appellant: SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.
Represented By: Edward S. Scheideman
Represented By: Kenneth L. Schmetterer
Represented By: Andrew Arthur Lothson
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Defendant / appellant: SMITH & WESSON SALES COMPANY
Represented By: Edward S. Scheideman
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