Chao v. Gate Gourmet, Inc.
Plaintiff: George Chao
Defendant: Gate Gourmet, Inc. doing business as GateGroup
Case Number: 6:2026cv02007
Filed: September 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Daniel C Irick
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2026 Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by George Chao. (Imler, Jason)
September 9, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by George Chao. Related case(s): Yes (Imler, Jason)
September 9, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jason William Imler on behalf of George Chao. Lead Counsel: Jason W. Imler. (Imler, Jason)
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/9/2026. (KM)
September 9, 2026 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Gate Gourmet, Inc. (WLB)
September 9, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alberto Estuardo Gonzalez and Jason William Imler 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)
September 9, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:26-cv-02007-PGB-DCI. (WLB)
September 8, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Gate Gourmet, Inc., with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25519581) filed by George Chao. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Imler, Jason) Modified on 9/9/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB).

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Plaintiff: George Chao
Represented By: Jason William Imler
Represented By: Alberto Estuardo Gonzalez
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