Mercado v. Air Locker, Inc.
Plaintiff: GERARDO A. MERCADO
Defendant: AIR LOCKER, INC. doing business as ARB USA doing business as ARB 4X4 ACCESSORIES
Case Number: 3:2026cv01216
Filed: May 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Laura Lothman Lambert
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 451 Employment Discrimination
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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June 9, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Air Locker, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent ARB Corporation Limited for Air Locker, Inc. (Choudhry, Kiren) Modified on 6/10/2026 to edit docket text. (AR)
June 9, 2026 Filing 11 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Air Locker, Inc..(Choudhry, Kiren)
May 21, 2026 Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on 5/19/2026 by Gerardo A. Mercado as to Air Locker, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service Executed)(Imler, Jason)
May 12, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 5/12/2026. (CKS)
May 11, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Gerardo A. Mercado. (Imler, Jason)
May 11, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Gerardo A. Mercado. Related case(s): Yes (Imler, Jason)
May 11, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jason William Imler on behalf of Gerardo A. Mercado. Lead Counsel: Jason W. Imler. (Imler, Jason)
May 11, 2026 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Air Locker, Inc. (ELA)
May 11, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jason William Imler and Alberto Estuardo Gonzalez of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA)
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-1216-WWB-LLL. (ELA)
May 8, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Air Locker, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24926504) filed by Gerardo A. Mercado. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Imler, Jason) Modified on 5/11/2026 to edit docket text (ELA).

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Plaintiff: GERARDO A. MERCADO
Represented By: Alberto Estuardo Gonzalez
Represented By: Jason William Imler
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Defendant: AIR LOCKER, INC. doing business as ARB USA doing business as ARB 4X4 ACCESSORIES
Represented By: Kiren Choudhry
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