Okeke v. Project Choice LLC.
Plaintiff: Zakiya Hoard Okeke
Defendant: Project Choice LLC.
Case Number: 2:2026cv00039
Filed: January 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Nicholas P Mizell
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 0704 Labor Litigation
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 23, 2026 Filing 25 MEDIATION report Hearing held on June 17, 2026. Hearing outcome: Settled. (Munoz, Shane) Modified on 6/24/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
June 9, 2026 Filing 24 Minute Entry. Telephonic Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 6/9/2026. (WRW)
May 4, 2026 Filing 23 Amended NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on June 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Shane Munoz. (Hernandez, Melany) Modified text on 5/5/2026 (ABM).
May 1, 2026 Filing 22 NOTICE of hearing: TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 6/9/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. DIAL: 1-650-479-3207, Access code: 2316 024 8769(WRW)
April 29, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Shane Munoz. (Hernandez, Melany)
April 20, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE by Zakiya Hoard Okeke Notice of Filing Answers to Court's Interrogatories (Lee, Kyle)
February 25, 2026 Filing 19 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Project Choice LLC. (Kalteux, David) Modified on 2/26/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
February 17, 2026 Filing 18 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (WLB)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 FLSA SCHEDULING ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 2/17/2026. (WRW)
February 13, 2026 Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Project Choice LLC. (Kalteux, David) Modified on 2/17/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB).
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 TEXT ORDER. Defendant filed its disclosure statement as required by Local Rule 3.03, but it used an outdated form. The form was updated on November 1, 2025. As such, the paper is deemed stricken, and the clerk is DIRECTED to delete the PDF file (Doc. 14) from the CM/ECF docket. By February 20, 2026, Defendant must refile its disclosure statement using the proper form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-303-disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 2/13/2026. (TLP)
February 12, 2026 Filing 14 ***STRICKEN AND PDF REMOVED PER ORDER SEE DE 15***DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Project Choice LLC. (Kalteux, David) Modified text on 2/13/2026 (EGP). Modified on 2/17/2026 (RLD).
February 4, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Melany Hernandez of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AA)
February 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond. By February 25, 2026, defendant must respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 2/4/2026. (TLP)
February 3, 2026 Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint by Project Choice LLC. (Kalteux, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified to remove extra period on 2/4/2026 (AA).
February 3, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Project Choice LLC. Related case(s): No (Kalteux, David) Modified (edit text) on 2/4/2026 (TDC).
February 3, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of Designation of Lead Counsel and Appearance by David Michael Kalteux on behalf of Project Choice LLC. (Kalteux, David)
January 30, 2026 Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on 1/29/2026 by Zakiya Hoard Okeke as to Project Choice LLC. (Lee, Kyle) Modified text on 2/2/2026 (LAW).
January 14, 2026 Filing 7 CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 1/14/2026. (WRW)
January 12, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Project Choice LLC. (AM)
January 9, 2026 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Zakiya Hoard Okeke. (Lee, Kyle)
January 9, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of a related action No per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Zakiya Hoard Okeke. Related case(s): No (Lee, Kyle)
January 9, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kyle James Lee on behalf of Zakiya Hoard Okeke. Lead Counsel: Kyle J. Lee. (Lee, Kyle)
January 8, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00039-SPC-NPM. (JOS)
January 8, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Zakiya Hoard Okeke against Project Choice LLC. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24306454) filed by Zakiya Hoard Okeke. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Lee, Kyle)

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Plaintiff: Zakiya Hoard Okeke
Represented By: Kyle James Lee
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Defendant: Project Choice LLC.
Represented By: Melany Hernandez
Represented By: David Michael Kalteux
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