Lawrence v. Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC
| James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. |
| Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC doing business as Florida Energy Water & Air |
| 6:2026cv00495 |
| March 3, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Paul G Byron |
| Daniel C Irick |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 40 REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Leon, Jose) |
Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #38 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Within seven days, Defendant may file a seven-page reply re the #19 Motion to Compel Arbitration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 7/16/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 38 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Kleinman, Shea) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. Modified text on 7/13/2026 (JDR). |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of Appearance by Shea Corey Kleinman on behalf of Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC (Kleinman, Shea) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (WLB) |
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Filing 35
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #26 Motion for Leave to File Responses out of Time Due to Excusable Neglect. On or before 6/24/2026, Plaintiff may respond to the #19 Motion to Compel Arbitration. The response must comply with the rules and orders governing this proceeding, including the spacing and formatting requirements of Local Rule 1.08; failure to so comply may result in a filing being stricken without further notice. If Plaintiff fails to file a response within the time provided, the Motion to Compel Arbitration may be considered unopposed, and the case may be dismissed without further notice for failure to prosecute. Plaintiff's #26 Motion is denied to the extent it seeks further relief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/9/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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Filing 34
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #27 Motion for Permission to Register for Electronic Case Filing. Plaintiff's motion does not address the fact that Plaintiff may file via US Mail. Further, if Plaintiff would like to receive electronic notifications of filing, Plaintiff may opt-in at: https://apps.flmd.uscourts.gov/proseNEF/. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/9/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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Filing 33
ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #24 Renewed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Given the stay of this case, Defendant must respond to the Complaint 14 days after the date the stay is lifted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/9/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #15 Motion to Compel to Compel Arbitration and Stay. Defendant subsequently filed separate motions to compel arbitration and to stay. See Docs. 19, 20. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/9/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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Filing 31
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part as unopposed #20 Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Arbitration. The case is STAYED pending the disposition of the #19 Motion to compel arbitration. The #20 Motion is denied in all other respects. The Clerk is DIRECTED to administratively close the file. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/8/2026. (GML)
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| Filing 30 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jose Ignacio Leon on behalf of Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. Lead Counsel: Jose I Leon, Esq.. (Leon, Jose) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by Jose Ignacio Leon on behalf of Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC (Leon, Jose) |
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Filing 28
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. On or before June 22, 2026, Plaintiff shall show cause in writing why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 6/5/2026. (TNP)
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| Filing 27 MOTION for Permission to Register for Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (WLB) |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Leave to File Reponses Out of Time Due to Exclusable Neglect by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (WLB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #10 MOTION to Compel Arbitration MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint filed by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (WLB) |
| Filing 24 Renewed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Francis, Melissa) Modified on 6/2/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g)(3) #18 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 5/28/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 22 NOTICE of change of address by Diane J Zelmer (Zelmer, Diane) |
| Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on 04/22/2026 by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr., as to Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (WLB) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Arbitration by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Francis, Melissa) |
| Filing 19 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Josh Lightfoot)(Francis, Melissa) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 18 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Francis, Melissa) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #10 Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration, as it appears that a motion was filed at Doc. 15 that is identical except for a change to the title of the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 5/18/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Melissa B. Francis is granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 5/18/2026. (Irick, Daniel)
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| Filing 15 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Josh Lightfoot)(Zelmer, Diane) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #10 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings. To the extend Defendant seeks separate claims for relief, each request should take the form of a distinct motion. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/14/2026. (GML)
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| Filing 13 MOTION for Melissa B. Francis to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24947373 for $150 by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Zelmer, Diane) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. Related case(s): No (Zelmer, Diane) |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Zelmer, Diane) |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Compel Arbitration , MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint by Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Josh Lightfoot)(Zelmer, Diane) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. Related case(s): No (WLB) |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (WLB) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC. (WLB) |
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Filing 6
ORDER to show cause as to James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of March 9, 2026 directing counsel to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions and a Disclosure Statement. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/31/2026. (KM)
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Filing 5
ORDER granting #2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. The Clerk shall mail a summons and Marshal 285 form to Plaintiff. Plaintiff shall complete and return the summons and Marshal 285 form to the Court on or before the fifteenth day after the date the Clerk mails the summons and Marshal 285 form. The Clerk is directed to provide the completed summons and Marshal 285 form to the United States Marshal. Upon receipt of the completed summons and Marshal 285 form, the United States Marshal is directed to serve the summons and the Complaint without cost to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 3/23/2026. (TNP)
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Filing 4
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
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Filing 3
INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/9/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (WLB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Discovery Marketing and Distributing, LLC with Jury Demand filed by James Andrew Lawrence, Jr. (Attachments: #1 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Dismissal and Notice of Right to Sue, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (WLB) |
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| Represented By: | Shea Corey Kleinman |
| Represented By: | Melissa B. Francis |
| Represented By: | Diane J Zelmer |
| Represented By: | Jose Ignacio Leon |
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