Jenkins v. Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC
| Dominique Jenkins |
| Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC doing business as Sunshine Restaurant Partners, LLC also known as IHOP and IHOP |
| 5:2026cv00465 |
| June 27, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Philip R Lammens |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination |
| Both |
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Filing 11
ORDER denying as moot #9 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Counts I, III, and V. On or before August 27, 2026, Defendant may file an amended answer to substantively respond to Counts I, III, and V. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/20/2026. (MDJ)
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| Filing 10 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC.(Merwin, Kathleen) |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss COUNTS I, III, AND V OF PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT by Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Merwin, Kathleen) |
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Filing 8
ORDER granting #7 Defendant's unopposed motion for extension: Defendant's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended until August 17, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 8/12/2026. (AR)
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| Filing 7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Dennis, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by John Joseph Dennis and Katie M. Merwin on behalf of Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC (Dennis, John) Modified on 8/3/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 5 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) |
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Filing 4
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 7/2/2026. (CKS)
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| Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC. (ADR) (Main Document 3 replaced on 7/9/2026) (ADR). Modified to flattened document on 7/9/2026 (ADR). |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:26-cv-465-WWB-PRL. (ADR) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Demand for Jury Trial against SUNSHINE RESTAURANT MERGER SUB, LLC d/b/a SUNSHINE RESTAURANT PARTNERS, LLC a/k/a IHOP with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25176253) filed by Dominique Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Maynard, Julien) |
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