Kraft et al v. Freight Handlers, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: James Kraft, Joseph Lackey, Jr., Tyler Viera, David Rivera, Alex Herring and John Maddis, Jr.
Defendant: FHI, LLC and Freight Handlers, Inc.
Case Number: 6:2018cv01469
Filed: September 7, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Gregory J Kelly
2 Judge: Carlos E Mendoza
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 201
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on January 20, 2021. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 276 ORDER: The Report and Recommendation #274 is ADOPTED and CONFIRMED and made a part of this Order. The Amended Joint Motion for Approval of Settlement and for Dismissal With Prejudice #273 is GRANTED. The parties' Settlement Agreement and Release (Doc. 273-1) is APPROVED, and this case is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 1/20/2021. (RMF)ctp
January 14, 2021 Filing 275 Joint NOTICE of Non-Objection by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. re #274 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #273 Amended MOTION for Settlement and for Dismissal with Prejudice with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by James Kraft. (Holston, Yendelela) Modified text on 1/15/2021 (LDJ).
January 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 274 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #273 AMENDED JOINT MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AND FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE WITH INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW. It is RECOMMENDED that the Court enter an order GRANTING the Motion (Doc. No. 273) and that Plaintiffs' FLSA claims be DISMISSED with prejudice. Failure to file written objections to the proposed findings and recommendations contained in this report within fourteen days from the date of its filing shall bar an aggrieved party from attacking the factual findings on appeal. If the parties have no objection to this Report and Recommendation, they may promptly file a joint notice of no objection in order to expedite the final disposition of this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 1/13/2021. (HMK)
December 9, 2020 Filing 273 Amended MOTION for Settlement and for Dismissal with Prejudice with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Settlement Agreement)(Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
November 19, 2020 Filing 272 JUDGMENT in favor of Defendants and against the Opt-In Plaintiffs listed in Exhibit B (Doc. 255-4). ( Signed by Deputy Clerk) (LDJ)
November 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 271 ORDER: The Report and Recommendation #262 is ADOPTED and CONFIRMED and made a part of this Order. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment #255 is GRANTED with respect to the Opt-In Plaintiffs identified in Exhibit B to the Motion (Doc. 255-4). The Clerk is directed to enter judgment, in favor of Defendants and against the Plaintiffs listed in Exhibit B (Doc. 255-4), providing that those Plaintiffs shall take nothing on any of their claims against Defendants. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 11/19/2020. (RMF)ctp
November 17, 2020 Filing 269 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 11/17/2020. Settlement reached. (DIGITAL) (ECJ)
November 17, 2020 Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman no longer assigned to case. (ECJ)
November 13, 2020 Filing 268 Amended NOTICE of Attendees for November 17, 2020 Settlement Conference by James Kraft re #263 Order Setting Hearing (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 11/13/2020 (LDJ).
November 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 267 ORDER denying #259 JOINT MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AND FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE WITH INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 11/12/2020. (HMK)
November 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 266 ORDER re #265 Notice filed by Plaintiffs. On or before 12:00 p.m. on November 13, 2020, Plaintiffs shall file an amended notice correcting the deficiencies outlined in this Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman on 11/12/2020. (MKH)
November 10, 2020 Filing 265 NOTICE by James Kraft re #263 Order Setting Hearing Plaintiffs' Notice of Attendees for November 17, 2020 Settlement Conference (Jones, Camar)
November 10, 2020 Filing 264 NOTICE by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. of Participants at Settlement Conference (Holston, Yendelela)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 263 ORDER Setting Settlement Conference. Settlement Conference set for 11/17/2020 at 01:00 PM. The undersigned has reserved until 4:00 PM for the settlement conference. The settlement conference will be conducted via the web-based Zoom application. See PDF Order for additional requirements and details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman on 10/29/2020. (MKH)
October 26, 2020 Filing 262 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #255 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW. it is RECOMMENDED that the Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 255) be GRANTED and a final judgment be entered in favor of Defendants against the 97 Opt-In Plaintiffs identified in Doc. No. 255-4. A party has fourteen days from this date to file written objections to the Report and Recommendation's factual findings and legal conclusions. Failure to file written objections waives that party's right to challenge on appeal any unobjected-to factual finding or legal conclusion the district judge adopts from the Report and Recommendation. 11th Cir. R. 3-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/26/2020. (HMK)
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 261 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #260 JOINT MOTION FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. This case is REFERRED back to Judge Hoffman to conduct a settlement conference on Plaintiffs' request for attorney's fees and costs.The details regarding the settlement conference will be contained in a separate order issued by Judge Hoffman.The deadline to file Plaintiffs' motion for attorney's fees and costs is extended to fourteen (14) days after the settlement conference is conducted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/23/2020. (HMK)
October 23, 2020 Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman added as settlement judge. (LDJ)
October 19, 2020 Filing 260 Joint MOTION for Settlement Conference by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
October 9, 2020 Filing 259 Joint MOTION for Approval of Settlement and for Dismissal with Prejudice with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Settlement Agreement)(Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified text on 10/13/2020 (LDJ).
October 9, 2020 Filing 258 RESPONSE to Motion re #255 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
October 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 257 ENDORSED ORDER granting #256 JOINT MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT. The parties shall file their Motion for Approval of Settlement on or before October 9, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/1/2020. (HMK)
September 30, 2020 Filing 256 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until 10/9/20 to File Motion for Approval of Settlement by All Plaintiffs. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified text on 10/1/2020 (LDJ).
September 25, 2020 Filing 255 MOTION for Summary Judgment by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Joanna Holder, #2 Exhibit 1 to Holder Declaration - Copy of a report generated from FHIQ, #3 Exhibit 2 to Holder Declaration - Mr. Olson's employment history report, #4 Exhibit B - List of Time-Barred Opt-Ins)(Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 254 ORDER granting #253 CONSENT MOTION TO LIFT STAY. The stay (Doc. No. 247) is lifted for the limited purpose of permitting Defendants to file their motion for summary judgment regarding the time-barred opt-in plaintiffs. Defendants shall refile their motion for summary judgment within three (3) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 9/25/2020. (HMK)
September 24, 2020 Filing 253 Consent MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Lift Stay by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 252 ORDER denying #251 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/22/2020. (RMF)ctp
September 18, 2020 Filing 251 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Joanna Holder, #2 Exhibit 1 to Holder Declaration - Copy of a report generated from FHIQ, #3 Exhibit 2 to Holder Declaration - Mr. Olson's employment history report, #4 Exhibit B - List of Time-Barred Opt-Ins)(Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
August 27, 2020 Filing 250 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Nikki L. Peters. (NLP)
August 27, 2020 Filing 249 TRANSCRIPT of Excerpt, Settlement Conference held on August 13, 2020 before Judge Leslie R. Hoffman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Nikki Peters, RPR, CRR, CRC,Telephone number courttranscripts@outlook.com. Tape Number: Zoom Audio recording. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/17/2020, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/28/2020, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2020. (NLP)
August 23, 2020 Case Stayed. (LDJ)
August 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 247 ENDORSED ORDER granting the parties' #246 Joint Motion to Stay. The case is STAYED for ninety days. The parties shall move for approval of their settlement agreement on or before October 1, 2020. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/23/2020. (RMF)ctp
August 17, 2020 Filing 246 Joint MOTION to Stay by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
August 13, 2020 Filing 244 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 8/13/2020. Settlement reached. (DIGITAL) (ECJ)
August 13, 2020 Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman no longer assigned to case. (ECJ)
August 7, 2020 Filing 243 SUPPLEMENT re #238 Brief - Plaintiff, 240 Order no pdf Appeal of Magistrate's Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Compel by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
August 5, 2020 Filing 242 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #238 Brief - Plaintiff filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela)
August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 241 ORDER: The Report and Recommendation #237 is ADOPTED and CONFIRMED and incorporated into this Order. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs #203 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, as delineated in the Report and Recommendation. The opt-in Plaintiffs identified in Doc. 203-1, except for Alexander John Rosendall, Efrain Ramirez Santini, Erik Bell, Jervier Allen Jr., Jonathan Jamal M. Boone, and Tremaine Bland, are DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/3/2020. (RMF)ctp
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 240 ENDORSED ORDER denying #238 Plaintiffs' Appeal only to the extent it requests a stay of the Order (Doc. 236) for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). Plaintiffs may refile the request on or before August 7, 2020. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 7/31/2020. (MDJ)
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 239 ORDER denying #215 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR RULE 37 SANCTIONS AGAINST OPT-IN PLAINTIFF EDWARD GREEN AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 7/23/2020. (HMK)
July 22, 2020 Filing 238 PLAINTIFF'S BRIEF re #236 Order on Motion to Compel Appeal of the Magistrate's Order on Defendants' Motion to Compel filed by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sampling of Associate Activity Reports)(Jones, Camar)
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 237 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #203 DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS 251 OPT-IN PLAINTIFFS FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY RESPOND TO THE COURT-ORDERED QUESTIONNAIRE. A party has fourteen days from this date to file written objections to the Report and Recommendation's factual findings and legal conclusions. Failure to file written objections waives that party's right to challenge on appeal any unobjected-to factual finding or legal conclusion the district judge adopts from the Report and Recommendation. 11th Cir. R. 3-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 7/17/2020. (HMK)
July 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 236 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #202 DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO COMPEL AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT. Plaintiffs shall provide responses to the identified interrogatories within seven (7) days from the date of this Order. Defendants are awarded their reasonable attorney's fees incurred in preparing this Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 7/15/2020. (HMK)
July 14, 2020 Filing 235 NOTICE of Attendees for Settlement Conference by James Kraft re #231 Order on Motion to Appear Telephonically (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 7/15/2020 (LDJ).
July 14, 2020 Filing 234 NOTICE of Participants at Settlement Conference by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Holston, Yendelela) Modified text on 7/15/2020 (LDJ).
July 14, 2020 Filing 233 REPLY to Response to Motion re #203 MOTION to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs for Failure to Timely Respond to the Court-Ordered Questionnaire filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela)
July 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 232 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #220 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS 251 OPT-IN PLAINTIFFs.Defendants may file a reply of no more than three pages within seven (7) days from the date of this Order addressing the newly raised argument in Plaintiffs' response. Plaintiffs' request for affirmative relief is STRICKEN from the Response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 7/7/2020. (HMK)
July 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 231 ORDER granting #229 Joint Motion to Appear Remotely at Settlement Conference. On or before July 14, 2020, both Plaintiffs and Defendants shall file a Notice on the docket containing the contact information for the persons who will attend the settlement conference, as outlined in this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman on 7/7/2020. (MKH)
July 6, 2020 Filing 230 RESPONSE in Opposition re #203 MOTION to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs for Failure to Timely Respond to the Court-Ordered Questionnaire filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
July 2, 2020 Filing 229 Joint MOTION to Appear Remotely at Settlement Conference by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified text on 7/2/2020 (LDJ).
June 30, 2020 Filing 228 RESPONSE in Opposition re #215 MOTION for Sanctions Against Opt-In Plaintiff Edward Green and Memorandum of Law In Support filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
June 30, 2020 Filing 227 NOTICE of Filing Edward Green's Responses to Court Interrogatories by James Kraft (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Edward Green's Responses to Court Interrogatories)(Jones, Camar) Modified text on 7/1/2020 (LDJ).
June 26, 2020 Filing 226 REPLY to Response to Motion re #202 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs James Kraft, Jimmian Alvarez, Eugene Couch, Richard Doggett, Larry Holden, Jonathan Mason, Duvan Nichols, Luis Torres, Eric Vega, Lavarius Vinson, and Joshua Ergle to respond fully and completely to Defendants' First S filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Privilege Log, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiffs' Amended Privilege Log)(Holston, Yendelela)
June 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 225 ORDER Setting Settlement Conference. Settlement Conference set for Thursday 8/13/2020 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5D before Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman. See PDF Order for additional requirements and details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman on 6/24/2020. (MKH)
June 23, 2020 Filing 224 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (LDJ)
June 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 223 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 4/30/2021, Dispositive motions due by 5/31/2021, Pretrial statement due by 11/1/2021, All other motions due by 10/1/2021, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 9/1/2020, Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 10/1/2020, Trial Status Conference set for 11/9/2021 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Wendy W. Berger, Jury Trial set for trial term commencing 12/6/2021 at 9:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Wendy W. Berger. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/4/2021. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/23/2020. (RMF)ctp
June 22, 2020 Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman added. (LDJ)
June 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 222 ORDER granting #216 Motion for Settlement Conference. This case is REFERRED to U.S. Magistrate Judge Leslie R. Hoffman, who is not assigned to this case, to conduct a settlement conference. The parties shall attend the conference at Judge Hoffman's direction, the details of which will be in a separate order issued by Judge Hoffman. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/22/2020. (RMF)ctp
June 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 221 ORDER: The Report and Recommendation and Order #209 is ADOPTED and CONFIRMED and incorporated into this Order. The Second Amended Case Management Report (Doc. 201-2) is ADOPTED. The Court will separately issue an amended case management and scheduling order pursuant to the Second Amended Case Management Report. The Court will grant no further extensions absent extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/22/2020. (RMF)ctp
June 22, 2020 Filing 220 MOTION for Leave to File Other Document :a Reply to Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
June 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 219 ENDORSED ORDER granting #217 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS'RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO COMPEL. Defendants shall file a reply of no more than three pages within seven days from the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 6/19/2020. (HMK)
June 18, 2020 Filing 218 RESPONSE in Opposition re #217 MOTION for Leave to File Other Document :a Reply to Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel filed by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew)
June 18, 2020 Filing 217 MOTION for Leave to File Other Document :a Reply to Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Compel by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
June 17, 2020 Filing 216 Joint MOTION for Settlement Conference by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
June 16, 2020 Filing 215 MOTION for Sanctions Against Opt-In Plaintiff Edward Green and Memorandum of Law In Support by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-1: Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Edward Green, #2 Exhibit A-2: Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents to Opt-In Plaintiff Edward Green, #3 Exhibit B-1: Plaintiff Edward Green's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #4 Exhibit B-2: Plaintiff Edward Green's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #5 Exhibit C - March 20, 2020 Correspondence to Plaintiffs, #6 Exhibit D - Plaintiff Edward Green's Verified Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories)(Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
June 15, 2020 Filing 214 RESPONSE to Motion re #203 MOTION to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs for Failure to Timely Respond to the Court-Ordered Questionnaire filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
June 10, 2020 Set deadline as to #203 MOTION to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs for Failure to Timely Respond to the Court-Ordered Questionnaire . Responses due by 6/15/2020 (LDJ)
June 10, 2020 Filing 213 RESPONSE in Opposition re #202 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs James Kraft, Jimmian Alvarez, Eugene Couch, Richard Doggett, Larry Holden, Jonathan Mason, Duvan Nichols, Luis Torres, Eric Vega, Lavarius Vinson, and Joshua Ergle to respond fully and completely to Defendants' First S filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
June 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 212 ENDORSED ORDER granting #211 PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO MOTION TO DISMISS 251 OPT IN PLAINTIFFS FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY RESPOND TO THE COURT-ORDERED QUESTIONNAIRE. Plaintiff shall file a response on or before June 15, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 6/10/2020. (HMK)
June 10, 2020 Filing 211 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time until 6/15/20 to File Response/Reply as to #203 MOTION to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs for Failure to Timely Respond to the Court-Ordered Questionnaire by All Plaintiffs. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified text on 6/10/2020 (LDJ).
June 5, 2020 Set deadlines as to #202 MOTION to Compel. Responses due by 6/10/2020 (LDJ)
June 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 210 ENDORSED ORDER granting #208 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Compel. Plaintiffs shall file their response to the Motion to Compel on or before June 10,2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 6/5/2020. (HMK)
June 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 209 ORDER and REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION that the District Judge adopt #201 Second Amended Case Management Plan as proposed by the parties. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 6/5/2020. (LAK)
June 5, 2020 Filing 208 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #202 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs James Kraft, Jimmian Alvarez, Eugene Couch, Richard Doggett, Larry Holden, Jonathan Mason, Duvan Nichols, Luis Torres, Eric Vega, Lavarius Vinson, and Joshua Ergle to respond fully and completely to Defendants' First S by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
June 4, 2020 Filing 207 JOINT STIPULATION by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Holston, Yendelela) Modified on 6/5/2020 (DMA).
May 29, 2020 Filing 206 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #199 Amended Complaint by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc..(Holston, Yendelela)
May 28, 2020 Filing 205 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David A Baker: TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held on 5/28/2020. (digital) (KKA)
May 28, 2020 Filing 204 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
May 27, 2020 Filing 203 MOTION to Dismiss 251 Opt-In Plaintiffs for Failure to Timely Respond to the Court-Ordered Questionnaire by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Responsive Opt-In Plaintiffs, #2 Exhibit 2 - Sample Cover Letter and Envelope)(Holston, Yendelela) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
May 22, 2020 Filing 202 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs James Kraft, Jimmian Alvarez, Eugene Couch, Richard Doggett, Larry Holden, Jonathan Mason, Duvan Nichols, Luis Torres, Eric Vega, Lavarius Vinson, and Joshua Ergle to respond fully and completely to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories and Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - January 23, 2020 email from Camar Jones, #2 Exhibit B - January 27, 2020 email from Matthew Gunter, #3 Exhibit B-1 - March 16, 2020 email from Matthew Gunter, #4 Exhibit C-1 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff James Kraft, #5 Exhibit C-2 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Jimmian Alvarado, #6 Exhibit C-3 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Eugene Couch, Jr., #7 Exhibit C-4 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Richard Doggett, #8 Exhibit C-5 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Edward Green, #9 Exhibit C-6 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Larry Holden, #10 Exhibit C-7 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Jonathan Mason, #11 Exhibit C-8 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Duvan Nichols, #12 Exhibit C-9 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Luis Torres, #13 Exhibit C-10 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Eric Vega, #14 Exhibit C-11 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Lavarius Vinson, #15 Exhibit C-12 - Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Opt-In Plaintiff Joshua Ergle, #16 Exhibit D-1 - Plaintiff James Kraft's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #17 Exhibit D-2 - Plaintiff Jimmian Alvardo's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #18 Exhibit D-3 - Plaintiff Eugene Couch's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #19 Exhibit D-4 - Plaintiff Richard Doggett's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #20 Exhibit D-5 - Plaintiff Edward Green's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #21 Exhibit D-6 - Plaintiff Larry Holden's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #22 Exhibit D-7 - Plaintiff Jonathan Mason's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #23 Exhibit D-8 - Plaintiff Duvan Nichols' Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #24 Exhibit D-9 - Plaintiff Luis Torres' Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #25 Exhibit D-10 - Plaintiff Eric Vega's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #26 Exhibit D-11 - Plaintiff Lavarius Vinson's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #27 Exhibit D-12 - Plaintiff Joshua Ergle's Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, #28 Exhibit E-1 - Plaintiff James Kraft's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #29 Exhibit E-2 - Plaintiff Jimmian Alvarado's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #30 Exhibit E-3 - Plaintiff Eugene Couch's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #31 Exhibit E-4 - Plaintiff Richard Doggett's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #32 Exhibit E-5 - Plaintiff Edward Green's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #33 Exhibit E-6 - Plaintiff Larry Holden's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #34 Exhibit E-7 - Plaintiff Jonathan Mason's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #35 Exhibit E-8 - Plaintiff Duvan Nichol's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #36 Exhibit E-9 - Plaintiff Luis Torres' Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #37 Exhibit E-10 - Plaintiff Eric Vega's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #38 Exhibit E-11 - Plaintiff Lavarius Vinson's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #39 Exhibit E-12 - Plaintiff Joshua Ergle's Response to Defendants' First Request for Production of Documents, #40 Exhibit F - March 20, 2020 Letter from Yendelela Holston, #41 Exhibit G - April 6, 2020 Email fro Camar Jones, #42 Exhibit H - Plaintiffs' Privilege Log, #43 Exhibit I - Plaintiff Eugene Couch's Response to Defendants' Request for Admission, #44 Exhibit J - Plaintiff Richard Doggett's Response to Defendants' Request for Admission)(Abastillas, Noelle) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
May 21, 2020 Filing 201 NOTICE by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. Joint Submission Regarding Scheduling Conference (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Joint Proposed Agenda for May 28, 2020 Conference, #2 Exhibit 2 - Second Amended Case Management Report)(Abastillas, Noelle)
May 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 200 ORDER denying #185 Motion to strike #158 Notice of consent to join and #155 Notice of consent to join. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 5/15/2020. (LAK)
May 15, 2020 Filing 199 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Freight Handlers, Inc. and FHI, LLC with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs.(Jones, Camar) Modified text on 5/15/2020 (LDJ).
May 13, 2020 Set hearings: Telephonic Scheduling and Status Conference set for 5/28/2020 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6 D before Magistrate Judge David A Baker. (LDJ)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 198 ORDER granting #166 Motion for Leave to file. The proposed amended complaint appended to Plaintiff's Reply (Doc. No. 187-2) shall be filed within 3 days. A telephonic scheduling and status conference shall be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10:00am. The parties shall file a joint proposed agenda for this conference along with a proposed schedule for the remainder of the case by 5/21/20. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 5/13/2020. (LAK)
May 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 197 ENDORSED ORDER discharging the Order to Show Cause (Doc. 191) after reviewing the parties' Joint Response (Doc. 196). Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 5/1/2020. (MDJ)
April 29, 2020 Filing 196 Joint RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #191 Order to show cause filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 4/30/2020 (LDJ).
April 28, 2020 Filing 195 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #191 Order to show cause filed by James Kraft. (Botros, Paul)
April 28, 2020 Filing 194 NOTICE by James Kraft of Supplemental Serving Opt-in Plaintiff Class Questionnaires (Jones, Camar)
April 28, 2020 Filing 193 RESPONSE in Opposition re #185 MOTION to Strike #158 Notice of consent to join, #155 Notice of consent to join filed by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Jones, Camar)
April 28, 2020 Filing 192 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #191 Order to show cause filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Shaughnessy, Kevin)
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 191 ORDER to show cause: The parties are ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE by April 28, 2020, why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to comply with a Court order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, dismissal of the case without further notice or the striking of pleadings. The Clerk of Court is directed to STRIKE the Amended Case Management Report (Doc. 153). Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/24/2020. (RMF)ctp
April 22, 2020 Filing 190 NOTICE of Supplemental Serving Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires as of April 22, 2020 by James Kraft re #178 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File (Gunter, Matthew) Modified text on 4/23/2020 (LDJ).
April 20, 2020 Filing 189 NOTICE of Supplemental Serving Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft re #178 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File (Gunter, Matthew) Modified text on 4/21/2020 (LDJ).
April 17, 2020 Filing 188 NOTICE of Supplemental Filing of Opt-In Plaintiff Questionnaires by James Kraft re #178 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File (Gunter, Matthew) Modified text on 4/20/2020 (LDJ).
April 15, 2020 Filing 187 REPLY to Response to Motion re #166 MOTION for Leave of Court to File Amended Complaint filed by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit E-mail Correspondence, #2 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint)(Jones, Camar)
April 15, 2020 Filing 186 NOTICE by James Kraft of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires (Gunter, Matthew)
April 14, 2020 Filing 185 MOTION to Strike #158 Notice of consent to join, #155 Notice of consent to join by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Shaughnessy, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
April 10, 2020 Filing 184 RESPONSE to Motion re #166 MOTION for Leave of Court to File Amended Complaint (Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion) filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Shaughnessy, Kevin)
April 10, 2020 Filing 183 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 4/13/2020 (LDJ).
April 8, 2020 Filing 182 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 4/9/2020 (LDJ).
April 7, 2020 Filing 181 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 4/8/2020 (LDJ).
April 6, 2020 Filing 180 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 4/7/2020 (LDJ).
April 3, 2020 Filing 179 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft re #157 Order on Motion for Discovery (Gunter, Matthew) Modified text on 4/6/2020 (LDJ).
April 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 178 ORDER granting #160 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's deadline for opt-in plaintiffs to complete their questionnaires is extended to 4/24/20. Defendants shall file their response to #166 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint in the regular time period allowed for such responses. Plaintiff may file a reply to the Defendants' response to #166 Motion for Leave toFile Amended Complaint within 5 days after the response is filed. The Court will set a follow up telephonic status conference via separate notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 4/2/2020. (LAK)
April 2, 2020 Filing 177 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David A Baker: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 4/2/2020, STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/2/2020. (digital) (KKA)
April 1, 2020 Filing 176 NOTICE of Joint Submission by Freight Handlers, Inc. re #163 Order on Motion to Appear Telephonically (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Modified text on 4/2/2020 (LDJ).
April 1, 2020 Filing 175 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft re #157 Order on Motion for Discovery (Gunter, Matthew) Modified text on 4/2/2020 (LDJ).
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 174 ORDER denying #171 Joint Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 4/1/2020. (LAK)
March 31, 2020 Filing 173 Supplemental NOTICE of Service of Opt In Questionnaires by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified text on 4/1/2020 (LDJ).
March 31, 2020 Filing 172 Supplemental NOTICE of Service of Opt-In Plaintiff Class Questionnaires by James Kraft (Gunter, Matthew) Modified text on 4/1/2020 (LDJ).
March 31, 2020 Filing 171 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Governing Confidential Materials by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Stipulated Protective Order)(Shaughnessy, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 31, 2020 Filing 170 REPLY to Response to Motion re #160 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opt-In Plaintiffs' Questionnaire Responses filed by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew)
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 169 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #168 Motion for Leave to File Document. No sur-reply is authorized. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 3/30/2020. (Baker, David)
March 28, 2020 Filing 168 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Enlargement of Time for Opt-ins to Complete Questionnaire by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 3/30/2020 (LDJ).
March 27, 2020 Filing 167 RESPONSE in Opposition re #160 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opt-In Plaintiffs' Questionnaire Responses filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Camar Jones Email of 02/21/2020, #2 Exhibit B - Camar Jones Email of 03/12/2020)(Shaughnessy, Kevin)
March 27, 2020 Filing 166 MOTION for Leave of Court to File Amended Complaint by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint)(Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 3/27/2020 (LDJ).
March 26, 2020 Filing 165 NOTICE of Supplemental Service of Opt In Plaintiff Questionnaires by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified on 3/27/2020 (LDJ).
March 26, 2020 Filing 164 NOTICE of Serving Opt-In Plaintiffs' Responses by James Kraft re #157 Order on Motion for Discovery (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 3/27/2020 (LDJ).
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 163 ORDER granting #161 Joint Motion to appear telephonically at the 4/2/20 scheduling conference. The Motion will be granted subject to rescheduling if necessary. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 3/24/2020. (LAK)
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 162 ORDER directing FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. to respond to #160 MOTION for Extension of Time. Responses due by 3/27/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 3/24/2020. (LAK)
March 20, 2020 Filing 161 Joint MOTION for Lead Counsel to appear telephonically at the April 2 Scheduling Conference by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 20, 2020 Filing 160 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opt-In Plaintiffs' Questionnaire Responses by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
March 13, 2020 Filing 159 NOTICE of consent of Gerald Bovie, Jr. to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 3/13/2020 (LDJ).
March 4, 2020 Filing 158 NOTICE of consent of Luis Navarro Montero to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 3/5/2020 (LDJ).
February 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 157 ORDER denying as moot #154 motion for Discovery. Scheduling conference set for 4/2/20 at 10:00 am with Magistrate Judge David A. Baker in courtroom 6D. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 2/20/2020. (LAK)
February 20, 2020 Set hearings: Scheduling Conference set for 4/2/2020 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6 D before Magistrate Judge David A Baker. (LAK)
February 19, 2020 Filing 156 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David A Baker: STATUS CONFERENCE and Scheduling Hearing held on 2/19/2020. (digital) (KKA)
February 18, 2020 Filing 155 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
February 14, 2020 Filing 154 MOTION for Discovery of Opt-in Plaintiffs to Proceed on a Representative Basis by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Modified on 2/18/2020 (LDJ).
February 12, 2020 Filing 153 (STRICKEN per Order #191) Amended CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Jones, Camar) Modified on 2/13/2020 (LDJ). Modified on 4/27/2020 (LDJ).
February 6, 2020 Filing 152 NOTICE of consent to join Jarrid Stover and Junior Ntumba by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 2/7/2020 (LDJ).
February 6, 2020 Filing 151 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
February 3, 2020 Filing 150 NOTICE of consent to join Roberto Mandujano by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 2/4/2020 (LDJ).
January 30, 2020 Filing 149 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 22, 2020 Filing 148 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 17, 2020 Filing 147 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ENDORSED ORDER granting #145 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 1/16/2020. (Baker, David)
January 15, 2020 Filing 145 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Until 1/23/20 to Complete Discovery by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 1/16/2020 (LDJ).
January 14, 2020 Filing 144 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 8, 2020 Filing 143 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 6, 2020 Filing 142 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 2, 2020 Filing 141 NOTICE of consent to join by All Plaintiffs . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
January 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 140 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #120 Motion for Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 1/2/2020. (ALL)
December 31, 2019 Filing 139 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 23, 2019 Filing 138 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David A Baker: MOTION HEARING held on 12/23/2019 re #120 MOTION for protective order filed by James Kraft. (digital) (KKA)
December 20, 2019 Filing 137 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 19, 2019 Filing 136 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO COURTROOM ONLY): Motion Hearing set for 12/23/2019 at 02:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 6 D before Magistrate Judge David A Baker. ctp (KKA)
December 18, 2019 Filing 135 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 17, 2019 Filing 134 NOTICE of consent to join by All Plaintiffs . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 17, 2019 Filing 133 NOTICE of Scrivener's Error by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. re 131 Notice to counsel of Local Rule 2.02 (Schachter, Ashley) Modified on 12/18/2019 (LDJ).
December 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 132 ORDER granting #129 Joint Motion reschedule hearing for 12/23/19 at 2:00 p.m., the undersigned will hold a hearing on the Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order and Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 12/16/2019. (LAK)
December 16, 2019 Filing 131 NOTICE to counsel James H. Coil III of Local Rule 2.02, Special Admission to Practice - Non-resident attorney shall file a written designation and consent-to-act on the part of some member of the bar of this Court; Pay the $150.00 Special Admission Fee; Local counsel must electronically file a Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the non-resident attorney (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LDJ)
December 16, 2019 Rset deadlines as to #120 MOTION for protective order . Motion Hearing set for 12/23/2019 at 02:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 6 B before Magistrate Judge D. A. Baker. (LAK)
December 13, 2019 Filing 130 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft (Daniel Wisniewski) . (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 12/16/2019 (LDJ).
December 13, 2019 Filing 129 Joint MOTION to Reschedule Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order and Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery re #120 MOTION for protective order by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/16/2019 (LDJ).
December 12, 2019 Reset deadlines: Discovery due by 2/28/2020, Dispositive and Daubert motions due by 3/29/2020 (LDJ)
December 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 128 ORDER setting hearing on #120 MOTION for protective order for 12/18/2019 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6 D before Magistrate Judge David A Baker. Response to #120 Motion for protective order due by 12/13/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge David A Baker on 12/12/2019. (LAK)
December 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 127 ENDORSED ORDER granting #103 Defendants' Motion for Enlargement of Time to Conduct Discovery and File Dispositive and Daubert Motions. The Case Management and Scheduling Order (Doc. 49) is amended as follows: Discovery due by February 28, 2020 and Dispositive and Daubert Motions due by March 29, 2020. Discovery should proceed expeditiously. All other deadlines remain in place, and no further deadlines will be extended absent exigent or extenuating circumstances. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 12/12/2019. (RAJ)
December 11, 2019 Filing 126 NOTICE of consent to join by All Plaintiffs . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 11, 2019 Filing 125 RESPONSE to Motion re #120 MOTION for protective order filed by Freight Handlers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Schachter, Ashley) Modified on 12/12/2019 (LDJ).
December 10, 2019 Filing 124 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 9, 2019 Filing 123 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
December 5, 2019 Filing 122 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 27, 2019 Filing 121 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 27, 2019 Filing 120 MOTION for protective order by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
November 27, 2019 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by Attorney Noelle A. Abastillas, appearing on behalf of FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Filing Fee $150 Receipt Number ORL087138.) Related document: #109 Unopposed MOTION for Noelle A. Abastillas to appear pro hac vice. (MEJ)
November 26, 2019 Filing 119 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 22, 2019 Filing 118 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 21, 2019 Filing 117 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 20, 2019 Filing 116 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 18, 2019 Filing 115 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 15, 2019 Filing 114 NOTICE to counsel Noelle A. Abastillas of Local Rule 2.02, Special Admission to Practice - Pay the $150.00 Special Admission Fee (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (NAS)
November 14, 2019 Filing 113 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 12, 2019 Filing 112 NOTICE of consent to join by All Plaintiffs . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ORDER granting #109 UNOPPOSED AMENDED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT. Counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 11/12/2019. (HMK)
November 11, 2019 Filing 110 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 11, 2019 Filing 109 Unopposed MOTION for Noelle A. Abastillas to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
November 11, 2019 Filing 108 RESPONSE to Motion re #103 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and File Dispositive and Daubert Motions filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
November 8, 2019 Filing 107 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 7, 2019 Filing 106 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consents to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 6, 2019 Filing 105 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft . (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join)(Jones, Camar)
November 1, 2019 Filing 104 NOTICE of compliance re #102 ORDER adopting #99 Report and Recommendations; granting #93 Plaintiff's Submission Regarding Approval of Revised Notice and Consent to Join Form by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified on 11/4/2019 (EJS).
October 30, 2019 Filing 103 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and File Dispositive and Daubert Motions by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER adopting #99 Report and Recommendations; granting #93 Plaintiff's Submission Regarding Approval of Revised Notice and Consent to Join Form. The Revised Notice is APPROVED for delivery to the putative class members. Plaintiff's Revised Consent is APPROVED. The deadline for Plaintiff to issue notice to the Fair Labor Standards Act collective is extended to ten days from issuing this Order. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/21/2019. (RMF)(Copies mailed).
October 9, 2019 Filing 101 NOTICE of no objection to report and recommendation on #93 plaintiff's submission regarding approval of revised notice and consent to join form re #99 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re filed by James Kraft (Jones, Camar) Modified on 10/9/2019 to edit text (PAM). Counsel notified to use correct judge's code on future pleadings
October 8, 2019 Filing 100 NOTICE of compliance re #99 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #96 Response filed by Freight Handlers, Inc., FHI, LLC, #95 Supplement filed by James Kraft, #93 MOTION to Certify Class filed by James Kraft. by James Kraft (Gunter, Matthew)
September 30, 2019 Filing 99 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #93 PLAINTIFF'S SUBMISSION REGARDING APPROVAL OF REVISED NOTICE AND CONSENT TO JOIN FORM. The parties have fourteen days from this date to file written objections to the Report and Recommendation's factual findings and legal conclusions. Failure to file written objections waives that party's right to challenge on appeal any unobjected-to factual finding or legal conclusion the district judge adopts from the Report and Recommendation. 11th Cir. R. 3-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 9/30/2019. (HMK)
September 17, 2019 Filing 98 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Trial Status Conference previously scheduled for 6/18/2020, Jury Trial previously scheduled for 7/1/2020 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Trial Status Conference set for 6/9/2020 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3B before Judge Wendy W. Berger, Jury Trial set for trial term commencing 7/6/2020 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3B before Judge Wendy W. Berger. (RMF)(copies mailed). Modified on 9/17/2019 (RMF).
September 9, 2019 Filing 97 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
September 3, 2019 Filing 96 RESPONSE re #95 Supplement filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Sep. 3, 2019, Google Search Screenshot, #2 Exhibit 2 - Sep. 3, 2019 Screenshots of Facebook Post and Pop-Up Window)(Holston, Yendelela)
August 30, 2019 Filing 95 Plaintiff's Supplemental Submission Regarding Approval of Revised Notice and Consent to Join Form by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Quiles, Alan) Modified on 9/4/2019 (JP).
August 29, 2019 Filing 94 NOTICE by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. Regarding Approval of Revised Notice and Revised Consent to Join (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Agreed-Upon Revised Notice, #2 Exhibit 2 - E-mail Exchange regarding Revised Notice, #3 Exhibit 3 - Screenshots, #4 Exhibit 4 - Defendants' Revised Consent to Join)(Shaughnessy, Kevin)
August 29, 2019 Filing 93 (Construed as Motion to Certify Class) NOTICE by James Kraft re #90 Order on Motion to Certify ClassOrder on Report and Recommendations Plaintiff's Submission Regarding Approval of Revised Notice and Consent to Join Form (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Quiles, Alan) Modified on 9/4/2019 (RMF).
August 14, 2019 Filing 92 NOTICE of Appearance by Alan L. Quiles on behalf of James Kraft (Quiles, Alan)
August 6, 2019 Filing 91 Case Reassigned to Judge Wendy W. Berger. New case number: 6:18-cv-1469-Orl-78GJK. Judge Carlos E. Mendoza no longer assigned to the case. (MAA)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #60 Motion to Certify Class; Adopting in part Report and Recommendations - re #83 Report and Recommendations. See order for additional details. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 7/31/2019. (DJD)
July 19, 2019 Filing 89 NOTICE of compliance re #25 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines by Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley)
June 20, 2019 Filing 88 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft as to Jonathan Mason.. (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 6/20/2019 (DMA).
June 18, 2019 Filing 87 RESPONSE to objections to #83 Report and Recommendations filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
June 18, 2019 Filing 86 RESPONSE to objections to #83 Report and Recommendations filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Shaughnessy, Kevin)
June 4, 2019 Filing 85 Limited Objections re #83 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Regarding Notice Issues only) (Jones, Camar) Modified on 6/5/2019 (DMA).
June 4, 2019 Filing 84 MEMORANDUM in support of Objections re #83 Report and Recommendations by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.(Shaughnessy, Kevin) Modified on 6/5/2019 (DMA).
May 21, 2019 Filing 83 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #60 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE'S MOTION FOR CONDITIONAL CLASS CERTIFICATION WITH INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 5/21/2019. (HMK)
May 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ENDORSED ORDER denying #81 Defendants Freight Handlers, Inc. and FHI, LLC's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Motion to Conditionally Certify Collective Action. A sur-reply would not be helpful as the Court has a sufficient legal basis for determining the issues regarding conditional certification. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 5/7/2019. (HMK)
May 3, 2019 Filing 81 Unopposed MOTION for leave to file Sur-Reply re #80 to Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Motion to Conditionally Certify Collective Action by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Modified on 5/6/2019 (DMA).
April 25, 2019 Filing 80 REPLY to Response to Motion re #60 MOTION to Certify Class filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
April 22, 2019 Filing 79 ANSWER to court interrogatories (of Erica Vega) re #18 FLSA Scheduling Order by James Kraft. (Botros, Paul) Modified on 4/23/2019 (LMM).
April 18, 2019 Filing 78 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
April 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ENDORSED ORDER granting #70 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave of Court to File a Reply to Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Conditionally Certify Collective Action. Plaintiff may file a Reply to Defendants' opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Conditionally Certify Collective Action of no more than three pages on or before April 25, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 4/18/2019. (HMK)
April 17, 2019 Filing 76 ANSWER to court interrogatories as to Eric Vega Larry Holden re: #18 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 4/17/2019 (DMA).
April 16, 2019 Filing 75 ANSWER to court interrogatories as to Larry Holden re: #18 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 4/17/2019 (DMA).
April 16, 2019 Filing 74 ANSWER to court interrogatories as to James Wild, Jr. re: #18 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 4/17/2019 (DMA).
April 16, 2019 Filing 73 ANSWER to court interrogatories as to Richard Doggett re: #18 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 4/17/2019 (DMA).
April 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 72 ENDORSED ORDER granting #71 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Court Interrogatories. Plaintiffs Ergle, Doggett, Holden, Green, Wild and Vega shall file responses to court interrogatories on or before April 18, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 4/9/2019. (HMK)
April 8, 2019 Filing 71 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Court Interrogatories by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
April 1, 2019 Filing 70 MOTION for leave to file to File Reply to Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Conditionally Certify by James Kraft. (Botros, Paul)
March 26, 2019 Filing 69 RESPONSE in Opposition re #60 MOTION to Certify Class And Facilitate Notice to Members of the FLSA Collective filed by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Declaration J. Holder, #2 Exhibit 2 Compiled Acting Lead Job, #3 Exhibit 3 Declarations, #4 Exhibit 4 Kraft Sample AAR, #5 Exhibit 5 Sample ADHR, #6 Exhibit 6 Landaverde Declaration, #7 Exhibit 7 Edwards Settlement Agreement)(Shaughnessy, Kevin)
March 20, 2019 Filing 68 NOTICE of compliance Pursuant to #25 Scheduling Order re: Joshua Ergle by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Modified on 3/20/2019 (JET).
March 20, 2019 Filing 67 NOTICE of compliance pursuant to #25 Scheduling Order re: Eric Vega by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Shaughnessy, Kevin) Modified on 3/20/2019 (JET).
March 14, 2019 Filing 66 NOTICE of compliance re #25 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley)
March 4, 2019 Set/reset deadlines as to #60 MOTION to Certify Class . Responses due by 3/26/2019 (JET)
March 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ENDORSED ORDER granting #63 Defendants' Partially Unopposed Motion for a Three-Week Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion to Conditionally Certify Class Action and Facilitate Notice to Members of the FLSA Collective. Defendants shall file a response on or before March 26, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 3/4/2019. (HMK)
March 1, 2019 Filing 64 RESPONSE to Motion re #63 Partially Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time until 3/26/19 to File Response as to #60 MOTION to Certify Class filed by James Kraft. (Jones, Camar)
February 28, 2019 Filing 63 Partially Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time until 3/26/19 to File Response as to #60 MOTION to Certify Class by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 3/1/2019 (JET).
February 25, 2019 Filing 62 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft for Joshua Ergle . (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join)(Jones, Camar) Modified on 2/26/2019 (SPM).
February 25, 2019 Filing 61 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft for Eric Vega. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Consent to Join Eric Vega)(Botros, Paul)
February 19, 2019 Filing 60 MOTION to Certify Class by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Class Notice, #2 Exhibit B - Consent to Join, #3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Jimmian Alvarado, #4 Exhibit D - Declaration of Eugene Couch, #5 Exhibit E - Declaration of Richard Allen Doggett, #6 Exhibit F - Declaration of Edward Green, #7 Exhibit G - Declaration of James Kraft, #8 Exhibit H - Declaration of Duvan Nichols, #9 Exhibit I - Declaration of Luis Torres, #10 Exhibit J - Declaration of Lavarius Vinson, #11 Exhibit K - Composite Declarations, #12 Exhibit L - Distribution, #13 Exhibit M - Website Excerpt, #14 Exhibit N - About, #15 Exhibit O-1 Composite Job Post, #16 Exhibit O-2 Composite Job Post, #17 Exhibit P - Decrease in Overtime, #18 Exhibit Q - Composite Complaints, #19 Exhibit R - Isaacs v One Touch Direct, #20 Exhibit S - Reese v. Kimberly Credit Counseling, #21 Exhibit T - Adams v. Gilead)(Botros, Paul)
February 19, 2019 Filing 59 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft for Edward Green. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Consent to Join Edward Green)(Botros, Paul)
February 14, 2019 Filing 58 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft for Opt-In Plaintiffs Richard Doggett and Larry Holden . (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join by Richard Allen Doggett, #2 Consent to Join by Larry Holden)(Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 2/14/2019 (JET).
February 13, 2019 Filing 57 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft for James Wild. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: James Wild Consent to Join)(Botros, Paul) Modified on 2/13/2019 (JET).
February 11, 2019 Filing 56 ANSWER to court interrogatories for Opt-In Plaintiff Jimmian Alvarado re: #25 Order by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 2/12/2019 (JET).
February 1, 2019 Filing 55 Joint NOTICE OF SELECTION of Michael E. Dickstein as mediator by All Parties. (Schachter, Ashley) Modified on 2/4/2019 (JET).
January 23, 2019 Filing 54 ANSWER to court interrogatories for opt-in Plaintiff Lavarius Vinson by James Kraft. (Shavitz, Gregg) Modified on 1/23/2019 (JET).
January 23, 2019 Filing 53 NOTICE of compliance re #18 Order by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 1/23/2019 (JET).
January 18, 2019 Filing 52 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #25 FLSA Scheduling Order re Opt-In Plaintiff, Jimmian Alvarado by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley) Modified on 1/22/2019 (JET).
January 18, 2019 Filing 51 CASE REFERRED to Mediation; parties to select a Mediator. (JET)
January 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER that the parties are directed to confer, and then advise the Court, on the selection of a mediator, on or before February 1, 2019. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 1/18/2019. (DJD)
January 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 49 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 2/19/2019, Joinder of Parties due by 2/19/2019, Discovery due by 12/2/2019, Dispositive motions due by 1/31/2020, Pretrial statement due by 6/15/2020, All other motions due by 5/1/2020, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 8/30/2019, Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 9/30/2019, Trial Status Conference set for 6/18/2020 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza, Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing 7/1/2020 in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. Conduct mediation hearing by 12/20/2019. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 1/18/2019. (DJD)
January 9, 2019 Filing 48 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Schachter, Ashley)
January 9, 2019 Filing 47 SETTLEMENT/TRIAL report by All Parties. (Schachter, Ashley) Modified on 1/10/2019 (JET).
January 2, 2019 Filing 46 NOTICE of compliance re #25 Order pdfFLSA scheduling order with deadlines, #44 Notice of consent to join (of Opt-In Plaintiff, Lavarius Vinson) by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley)
December 28, 2018 Filing 45 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft on behalf of opt-in Plaintiff Jimmian Alvarado. (Attachments: #1 Consent to Join by Jimmian Alvarado)(Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/31/2018 (JET).
December 11, 2018 Filing 44 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft on behalf of Opt-In-Plaintiff Lavarius Vinson . (Jones, Camar) Modified on 12/11/2018 (JET).
December 10, 2018 Filing 43 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft on behalf of opt-in Plaintiff Luis Torres. (Botros, Paul) Modified on 12/11/2018 (JET).
December 10, 2018 Filing 42 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft on behalf of Opt-In Plaintiff Marcus Kennedy. (Attachments: #1 Answers to Court Interrogatories)(Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/11/2018 (JET).
December 10, 2018 Filing 41 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft on behalf of Opt-in Plaintiff Duvan Nichols. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/11/2018 (JET).
December 10, 2018 Filing 40 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft on behalf of Opt-in Plaintiff Eugene Couch. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/11/2018 (JET).
December 10, 2018 Filing 39 ANSWER to court interrogatories by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/11/2018 (JET).
December 3, 2018 Set/reset deadline: Answer to court interrogatories due by 12/10/2018 (JET)
December 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ENDORSED ORDER granting #37 Plaintiff's Second Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Answers to Court Interrogatories and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Plaintiff shall have up to and including December 10, 2018 to file his Answers to Court Interrogatories. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 12/3/2018. (HMK)
December 3, 2018 Filing 37 Second Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time until 12/10/18 to File Plaintiff and Opt-In Plaintiff's Answers to Court Interrogatories by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 12/3/2018 (JET).
November 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Answers to Court's Interrogatories and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Plaintiff shall file answers to the Court's interrogatories on or before 12/3/18. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 11/14/2018. (HMK)
November 14, 2018 Set/reset deadline: Answer to court interrogatories due by 12/3/2018 (JET)
November 13, 2018 Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiff and Opt-In Plaintiff's Answers to Court Interrogatories by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew)
November 2, 2018 Filing 34 NOTICE of compliance re #25 FLSA scheduling order by James Kraft (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 11/5/2018 (JET).
November 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER for Yendelela Neely Holston to comply with the administrative procedures regarding electronic filing by 11/16/18. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 11/2/2018. (DJD)
November 2, 2018 Filing 32 NOTICE of compliance re #25 FLSA scheduling order by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley) Modified on 11/5/2018 (JET).
October 30, 2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Yendelela Neely Holston, appearing on behalf of FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number ORL078040.) Related document: #28 Unopposed Amended MOTION for Yendelela Neely Holston to appear pro hac vice. (JP)
October 30, 2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Chang Yu, appearing on behalf of FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number ORL078040.) Related document: #26 Unopposed Amended MOTION for Chang Yu to appear pro hac vice. (JP)
October 30, 2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Randall D. Avram, appearing on behalf of FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number ORL078040.) Related document: #27 Unopposed Amended MOTION for Randall D. Avram to appear pro hac vice. (JP)
October 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #28 UNOPPOSED AMENDED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/17/2018. (HMK)
October 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #27 UNOPPOSED AMENDED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/17/2018. (HMK)
October 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #26 UNOPPOSED AMENDED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/17/2018. (HMK)
October 16, 2018 Filing 28 Unopposed Amended MOTION for Yendelela Neely Holston to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 10/17/2018 (JET).
October 16, 2018 Filing 27 Unopposed Amended MOTION for Randall D. Avram to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 10/17/2018 (JET).
October 16, 2018 Filing 26 Unopposed Amended MOTION for Chang Yu to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly. Modified on 10/17/2018 (JET).
October 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER, FLSA SCHEDULING ORDER. By 11/1/18 parties shall serve copies upon each other as stated in the order; By 12/20/18 parties are to meet and confer; ( Answer to court interrogatories due by 11/21/2018, Settlement Report due by 1/9/2019.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/11/2018. (HMK)
October 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER denying #20 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT; denying #21 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT; denying #22 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 10/10/2018. (HMK)
October 9, 2018 Filing 23 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc..(Schachter, Ashley)
October 9, 2018 Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Yendelela Neely Holston to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
October 9, 2018 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Randall D. Avram to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
October 9, 2018 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Chang Yu to appear pro hac vice by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly.
September 27, 2018 Filing 19 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft on behalf of Opt-in Plaintiff Luis Torres . (Jones, Camar) Modified on 9/28/2018 (JET).
September 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER, FLSA SCHEDULING ORDER. By 10/18/18 parties shall serve copies upon each other as stated in the order; By 12/7/18 parties are to meet and confer; Answer to court interrogatories due by 11/13/2018, Settlement Report due by 12/28/2018.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 9/27/2018. (HMK)
September 26, 2018 Filing 17 NOTICE to counsel Randall Avram and Chang Yu of Local Rule 2.02 (signed by deputy clerk). See signature block on #9 Notice of Appearance. (JET)
September 26, 2018 Filing 16 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #6 Order to show cause filed by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew)
September 26, 2018 Filing 15 NOTICE of consent to join by James Kraft for James Kraft, Eugene Couch and Duvan Nichols re #6 Order to show cause . (Gunter, Matthew) Modified on 9/27/2018 (JET).
September 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER OF REFERENCE: This case is hereby referred to the Magistrate Judge for issuance of the FLSA Scheduling Order and management of the deadlines set forth therein. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/26/2018. (DJD)
September 25, 2018 Filing 13 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #5 Interested persons order by FHI, LLC. (Schachter, Ashley)
September 25, 2018 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #5 Interested persons order by Freight Handlers, Inc.. (Schachter, Ashley)
September 25, 2018 Filing 11 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #4 Order to comply with Local rule per Local Rule 1.04(d) by FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc.. Related case(s): yes (Schachter, Ashley)
September 25, 2018 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley Marissa Schachter on behalf of FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Schachter, Ashley)
September 25, 2018 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin W. Shaughnessy on behalf of FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (Shaughnessy, Kevin)
September 20, 2018 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #5 Interested persons order by James Kraft. (Gunter, Matthew)
September 20, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #4 Order to comply with Local rule per Local Rule 1.04(d) by James Kraft. Related case(s): Yes (Gunter, Matthew)
September 11, 2018 Set deadlines: Show Cause Response due by 9/28/2018. (ALL)
September 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER to show cause for non-compliance with CM/ECF Admin. Rule IV.F.3 Plaintiff shall file a response on or before September 28, 2018 in writing why the Opt-In Consent Forms should not be stricken for failure to comply with CM/ECF Administrative Rule IV.F.3. Failure to timely respond may result in the striking of the Opt-In Consent Forms without further warning. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on 9/11/2018. (HMK)
September 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due by 9/25/2018. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/11/2018. (DJD) ctp
September 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 4 RELATED CASE ORDER directing compliance with Local Rule 1.04(d) by 9/25/18. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/11/2018. (DJD) ctp
September 7, 2018 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. (JET)
September 7, 2018 Filing 2 NOTICE of filing consent to join by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Consents byJames Kraft, Eugene Couch, Marcus Kennedy and Duvan Nichols)(JET)
September 7, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against FHI, LLC, Freight Handlers, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $400, receipt number ORL076695) filed by James Kraft. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(JET)

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