CSX Transportation, Inc. v. International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers- Transportation Division (Smart-TD)
Plaintiff: CSX Transportation, Inc.
Defendant: International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division (Smart-TD)
Case Number: 3:2026cv01795
Filed: July 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Samuel J Horovitz
Nature of Suit: Labor: Railway Labor Act
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. ยง 0704 Labor Litigation
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER denying without prejudice #2 Plaintiff's Time-Sensitive Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 7/14/2026. (MMB)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Robert Eric Bilik on behalf of CSX Transportation, Inc. Lead Counsel: R. Eric Bilik. (Bilik, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB).
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Thomas R. Chiavetta to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25248729 for $150 by CSX Transportation, Inc. (Bilik, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. Modified on 7/14/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB).
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SUMMONS issued as to International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division (Smart-TD). (JVC)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Thomas R. Chiavetta Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JVC)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE to ALL Counsel 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). (JVC)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-01795-WWB-SJH. Motion(s) REFERRED: #2 Time Sensitive MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. (JVC)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by CSX Transportation, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent CSX Corporation for CSX Transportation, Inc. (Bilik, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2026 to edit text. (JVC)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of compliance with Rule 65 by CSX Transportation, Inc. (Bilik, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2026 to edit text. (JVC)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 DECLARATION of Jeffery Wall re #2 Time Sensitive MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by CSX Transportation, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Jeffery Wall, #2 Exhibit 1 - CSX Craft Attendance Policy, #3 Exhibit 2 - CAPS Policy, Effective March 1, 2015, #4 Exhibit 3 - CAPS Policy, Effective June 1, 2019, #5 Exhibit 4 - 2023 Agreement Between CSXT and SMART-TD, #6 Exhibit 5 - System Notice 502, #7 Exhibit 6 - Corrective Action Policy, #8 Exhibit 7 - 2019 Individual Development and Personal Accountability Policy, #9 Exhibit 8 - Arbitration Awards, #10 Exhibit 9 - June 30, 2026 Email Correspondence, #11 Exhibit 10 - Mr. Lee's June 30, 2026 Email, #12 Exhibit 11 - Jeffery Wall July 2, 2026 Letter, #13 Exhibit 12 - Jeremy Ferguson July 9, 2026 Letter)(Bilik, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2026 to edit text. (JVC)
July 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Time Sensitive MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by CSX Transportation, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bilik, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2026 to note that Chambers has been notified. (JVC)
July 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF (VERIFIED) against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25246886) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Bilik, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2026 to note that Chambers has been notified. (JVC)

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Plaintiff: CSX Transportation, Inc.
Represented By: Thomas R. Chiavetta
Represented By: Kimberly Tolland Mydock
Represented By: Emily Yandle Rottmann
Represented By: Robert Eric Bilik
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