Doe v. Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
Plaintiff: Kenneth Mitchell Gross
Defendant: Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
Case Number: 6:2025cv00779
Filed: May 2, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Leslie Hoffman Price
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 30, 2025 Filing 25 Joint NOTICE OF SELECTION of Gregory P. Holder as mediator by Sterling Infosystems, Inc.(Drummond, Alexandre) Modified on 10/1/2025 to edit docket text (MSN).
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 STANDING ORDER on Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 2/7/2022. (MKH)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER: the parties are directed to confer, and then advise the Court, on the selection of a mediator, on or before September 30, 2025. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/22/2025. (RMF)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 9/16/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 9/16/2025. Discovery due by 11/30/2026 Dispositive motions due by 12/30/2026 Pretrial statement due by 5/4/2027 All other motions due by 4/1/2027 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 9/30/2026 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 10/30/2026. Trial Status Conference set for 5/11/2027 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Wendy W. Berger Jury Trial set for the June 2027 trial term commencing on 6/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Wendy W. Berger. Conduct mediation hearing by 12/14/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/22/2025. (RMF)
August 7, 2025 Filing 21 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (McDonald, Esther)
July 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER. As discussed with the parties at the Conference, it is ORDERED that within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, the parties shall either file a fully executed Stipulated Consent to the IDEAL Program and Magistrate Judge Authority signed by all parties (unilateral consents should not be filed) or submit the standard Case Management Report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 7/31/2025. (ECJ)
July 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Esther Slater McDonald, Esq. may specially appear in this case as counsel for Defendant. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to Attorney Slater McDonald. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 7/31/2025. (ECJ)
July 31, 2025 Filing 17 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 7/31/2025. (DIGITAL) (ECJ)
July 31, 2025 Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Esther Slater McDonald to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23677981 for $150 by Sterling Infosystems, Inc.. (Drummond, Alexandre) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price.
July 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER Setting Hearing. Case Management Conference set for 7/31/2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. A Zoom invitation will be separately issued to counsel by email. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 7/22/2025. (ECJ)
July 3, 2025 Filing 14 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #8 Amended Complaint by Sterling Infosystems, Inc.(Drummond, Alexandre) Modified on 7/3/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
July 3, 2025 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sterling Infosystems, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent First Advantage Corporation for Sterling Infosystems, Inc. (Drummond, Alexandre) Modified on 7/3/2025 (WLB) to edit docket text.
July 3, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alexandre S. Drummond on behalf of Sterling Infosystems, Inc. Lead Counsel: Alex S. Drummond. (Drummond, Alexandre) Modified on 7/3/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
May 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective April 1, 2024, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued a Standing Order, 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 5/23/2025. (RMF)
May 8, 2025 Filing 10 WAIVER of service returned executed on 05/06/2025 by Kenneth Mitchell Gross as to Sterling Infosystems, Inc.. (Pinkhasov, David)
May 6, 2025 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by John Doe. (Pinkhasov, David)
May 6, 2025 Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Sterling Infosystems, Inc. with Jury Demand. filed by John Doe.(Pinkhasov, David)
May 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER denying without prejudice #5 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. Plaintiff shall file a renewed motion within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, which must provide citation to legal authority demonstrating that the request to seal the specific documents at issue is warranted under governing law. Alternatively, on or before this same deadline, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint in his true name, along with the Local Rule 3.03 disclosure statement on the public docket. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 5/5/2025. (MKH)
May 5, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (ECJ)
May 5, 2025 Filing 5 MOTION to file DOCUMENT under seal by John Doe (Attachments: #1 Proposed Sealed Item, #2 Proposed Sealed Item)(Pinkhasov, David).Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price.
May 5, 2025 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Sterling Infosystems, Inc.. (JDR)
May 2, 2025 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. New case number: 6:25-cv-779-WWB-LHP. (RPB)
May 2, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Pinkhasov on behalf of John Doe. Lead Counsel: David Pinkhasov. (Pinkhasov, David)
May 2, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Demand for Jury Trial against Sterling Infosystems, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23317356) filed by John Doe. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Pinkhasov, David)

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