Milstead v. 3705 Deland, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Nick Milstead
Defendant: 3705 Deland, Inc. and Chris Tadros
Case Number: 6:2025cv01519
Filed: August 8, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Roy B Dalton
Referring Judge: Nathan W Hill
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 0002 (a) Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on November 18, 2025. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
November 18, 2025 Filing 40 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AM)
November 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #11 Motion to Remand to State Court. a) The motion is GRANTED in that this case is REMANDED to the County Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida. b) The motion is DENIED as to the request for fees. Defendants' motion to consolidate #34 is DENIED AS MOOT. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the file. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 11/14/2025. (EAM)
October 24, 2025 Filing 38 ANSWER to court interrogatories by Nick Milstead. (Riche, Tanner)
October 24, 2025 Filing 37 JOINT STIPULATION Electing not to Participate in the IDEAL Program by Nick Milstead. (Riche, Tanner) Modified on 10/24/2025 to edit docket text (ELA).
October 14, 2025 Filing 36 Remark: Doc. #35 has been reviewed. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/13/2025. (ZEK)
October 10, 2025 Filing 35 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Nick Milstead. (Grossman, Michael)
October 6, 2025 Filing 34 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Stephens Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Stephens Notice of Removal)(Hoffer, Matthew)
October 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER denying #29 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Further briefing is unnecessary to resolve #11 Motion to Remand. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/6/2025. (ZEK)
September 18, 2025 Filing 32 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. Related case(s): Yes (Hoffer, Matthew)
September 18, 2025 Filing 31 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. (Hoffer, Matthew)
September 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 FLSA SCHEDULING ORDER. The parties must familiarize themselves with the contents of this Scheduling Order and proceed accordingly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 9/18/2025. (WRT)
September 17, 2025 Filing 29 MOTION for Leave to File reply to response to motion for remand by Nick Milstead. (Grossman, Michael)
September 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENDORSED ORDER STRIKING 27 Plaintiff's REPLY to Response to Motion to Remand as unauthorized under Local Rule 3.01(d). The Clerk is DIRECTED to remove Doc. 27 from the docket. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/17/2025. (OG)
September 16, 2025 Filing 27 ***STRICKEN-DOCUMENT REMOVED PURSUANT TO 28 ENDORSED ORDER*** REPLY to Response to Motion re #11 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Nick Milstead. (Grossman, Michael) Modified on 9/18/2025 (LSS).
September 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ENDORSED ORDER DISCHARGING #18 Order to Show Cause in light of #23 Defendants' Declaration and #24 Response. Counsel is reminded that a failure to coordinate with local counsel does not excuse untimely filings. The Response to the Motion to Remand at Doc. #24 will be accepted out of time. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/11/2025. (OG)
September 10, 2025 Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. (Hoffer, Matthew)
September 10, 2025 Filing 23 DECLARATION of Matthew J. Hoffer, Esq. re #18 Order to show cause by 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. (Hoffer, Matthew)
September 9, 2025 Filing 21 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 9/9/2025. (Zoom) (JOR)
September 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 It is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that on or before September 18, 2025, the parties are each DIRECTED to file a Corporate Disclosure Statement and a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions to comply with the Court's Initial Order. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/4/2025. (EAM)
September 3, 2025 Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Matthew J. Hoffer Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (EAM)
September 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ***DISCHARGED; pursuant to court's endorsed order 25.*** ORDER to show cause: By Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Defendants are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by written response why Plaintiff's motion should not be deemed unopposed given their lack of response. Separate from Defendants' response to this Order, Defendants may also file an opposition to the motion by the same deadline. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 9/3/2025. (EAM) Modified text on 9/12/2025 (LNR).
September 2, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for 9/9/2025 at 10:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. Zoom ID and password will be provided by email; Business attire is required for all Zoom hearings. Attorneys are required to appear with their cameras on unless the Court has granted in advance leave to appear telephonically.(JOR) Modified on 9/2/2025 to add docket text. (JOR).
August 29, 2025 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number ORL116205 for $150) by attorney Matthew J. Hoffer, appearing on behalf of Defendants. Related document: #13 MOTION for Matthew J. Hoffer to appear pro hac vice. (WLB) Modified on 8/29/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB).
August 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Joint Motion Requesting a Case Management Conference. A Zoom hearing will be set by separate Notice. The parties are ORDERED to engage in a meaningful conferral, either in-person, via videoconference, or via telephone, at least 3 days prior to the hearing. The parties shall confer regarding the following: (1) the potential for settlement and whether early mediation would be beneficial; (2) discovery in this action, including the potential for expedited or phased discovery, and whether the parties anticipate any discovery issues; and (3) whether the parties are willing to consent to participation in the IDEAL Program and to the jurisdiction of the undersigned. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 8/28/2025. (WRT)
August 27, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 8/27/2025. (Hill, Nathan)
August 26, 2025 Filing 14 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Matthew J. Hoffer Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
August 26, 2025 Filing 12 Joint MOTION for Case Management Conference re #8 Notice of Referral to IDEAL Program by Nick Milstead. (Grossman, Michael) Modified text on 8/27/2025 (KME).
August 25, 2025 Filing 13 MOTION for Matthew J. Hoffer to appear pro hac vice by 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. (e-portal) (MSN) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
August 14, 2025 Filing 11 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Nick Milstead. (Grossman, Michael)
August 14, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael Lawrence Grossman on behalf of Nick Milstead. Lead Counsel: Michael L. Grossman. (Grossman, Michael)
August 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 8/13/2025. (EAM)
August 12, 2025 Filing 8 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. (JOR)
August 11, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mac S. Phillips on behalf of 3705 Deland, Inc., Chris Tadros. Lead Counsel: Mac S. Phillips. (Phillips, Mac)
August 11, 2025 Filing 6 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). (WLB)
August 11, 2025 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Mac S. Phillips of Local Rule 1.06(b), which requires a legible copy of each paper docketed in the state court. File the complete state court record using the Notice (Other) event. The state court record must be attached as separate files. Refer to the Attorney Civil Case Opening Manual (www.flmd.uscourts.gov), for details on how to attach and describe the state court record (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA)
August 11, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Matthew J. Hoffer of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA)
August 11, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Tanner Riche of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (RPB)
August 11, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:25-cv-1519-RBD-NWH. (RPB)
August 8, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from County Court In and For Volusia County, Florida, case number 2025 19406 CODL filed in State Court on 06/04/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23715392 filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Phillips, Mac)

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