Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V. et al v. Always Fresh Farms, LLC et al

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Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V. et al v. Always Fresh Farms, LLC et al

Plaintiff:	Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. and Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V.
Defendant:	Wayne Giddings, Matthew Giddings and Always Fresh Farms, LLC
Counter Defendant:	Patricio Cortes, Giddings Fruit, S.A., Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Julio Giddings, Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian and Patricio FernandoAlberto Cortes Gamboa
Not Classified By Court:	Christopher Lee Griffin
Case Number:	8:2020cv02875
Filed:	December 4, 2020
Court:	US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge:	James S Moody
Referring Judge:	Mary S Scriven
2 Judge:	Thomas G Wilson
Nature of Suit:	Agriculture Acts
Cause of Action:	07 U.S.C. § 0499 Agricultural Commodities Act
Jury Demanded By:	Both

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Date Filed	Document Text
June 15, 2022	Filing 86 ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/15/2022. (APF)
June 14, 2022	Filing 85 NOTICE by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Joint Request and Notice Pursuant to Rule 3.09(a)) (Dupre, Steven)
June 14, 2022	Filing 84 MEDIATION report Hearing held on June 13, 2022. Hearing outcome: Settled.. (Griffin, Christopher)
June 10, 2022	Filing 83 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #82 Unopposed Motion to Permit Counterclaim Defendants Francisco Alvarino and Partricio Cortes to Participate Remotely in Mediation. Counterclaim Defendants Francisco Alvarino and Partricio Cortes shall be permitted to appear by telephone or videoconference at the mediation scheduled for June 13, 2022. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/10/2022. (APF)
June 10, 2022	Filing 82 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Permit Francisco Alvarino and Patricio Cortes to Participate Remotely in Mediation and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A.. (Bronson, Ardith)
May 27, 2022	Filing 81 SECOND AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial statement due by 3/10/2023/. Jury Trial set on the May 2023 Trial Term, which commences 5/1/2023 with a more precise date to follow. Conduct mediation hearing by 9/6/2022. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 5/27/2022. (APF) Modified on 5/27/2022 (APF). (LD).
May 27, 2022	Filing 80 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #79 Joint Motion to Amend Case Schedule as to Expert Disclosure, Daubert Motions, and Close of Discovery Deadlines. The Court will issue a Second Amended Case Management and Scheduling Order by separate notice. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 5/27/2022. (APF)
May 20, 2022	Filing 79 Joint MOTION to Amend #70 Case Management / FLSA / ADA / Social Security / Scheduling Order as to Expert Disclosure, Daubert Motions, and Close of Discovery Deadlines and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A.. (Bronson, Ardith)
May 20, 2022	Filing 78 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Julio Giddings, Giddings Fruit, S.A. identifying Other Affiliate Giddings Cerasus S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Farms S.A., Other Affiliate Fine Fruit S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit Company UK, Other Affiliate Giddings Shanghai Trade Company, Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Other Affiliate Inv. Mexicanas S.A. for Giddings Fruit, S.A.; Other Affiliate Giddings Cerasus S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Farms S.A., Other Affiliate Fine Fruit S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit Company UK, Other Affiliate Giddings Shanghai Trade Company, Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Other Affiliate SB Agroquimicos S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Inv. CG Corporativo SC, Other Affiliate Black Venture Farms S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Agricola Rapu Nui S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Agricola Sierras de America S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Comercializadora Berries de Occidente for Giddings Fruit, S.A.. (Bronson, Ardith)
May 9, 2022	Filing 77 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 06/13/2022 at 9:00 a.m. before Chris Griffin. (Feather, Scott)
March 21, 2022	Filing 76 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #75 Joint Motion to Amend Case Schedule as to Plaintiffs' Expert Disclosure Deadline. Plaintiffs' expert report disclosure deadline is extended to June 17, 2022. All other deadlines in the Court's Amended Case Management and Scheduling Order shall remain the same unless otherwise ordered. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/21/2022. (APF)
March 18, 2022	Filing 75 Joint MOTION to Amend #70 Case Management / FLSA / ADA / Social Security / Scheduling Order as to Plaintiffs' Expert Disclosure Deadline and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Giddings Fruit, S.A.. (Bronson, Ardith)
February 17, 2022	Filing 74 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on May 11, 2022 at 9:00 am before Chris Griffin. (Bronson, Ardith)
February 10, 2022	Filing 73 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING as stated herein #72 the Parties' Joint Motion to Amend Case Schedule as to Mediation. The Court appoints Chris Griffin of Griffin Mediation as the Mediator in this action. The Parties shall have seven (7) days from the date of this Order to file a notice advising the Court of their scheduled mediation date. This Order does not modify the Parties' September 6, 2022, deadline for conducting mediation. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 2/10/2022. (APF)
January 31, 2022	Filing 72 Joint MOTION to Amend #70 Case Management/ Scheduling Order and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 2/1/2022 (ABC).
January 18, 2022	Filing 71 JOINT NOTICE regarding mediation by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Giddings Fruit, S.A. re: 69 Order on Motion to Amend. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 1/19/2022 (ABC).
January 10, 2022	Filing 70 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial statement due by 1/20/2023. Jury Trial set on the MARCH 2023 Trial Term, which commences 2/27/2023 with a more precise date to follow. Conduct mediation hearing by 9/6/2022. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/10/2022. (APF)
January 10, 2022	Filing 69 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #67 Joint Motion to Amend Case Schedule. The Court will issue an Amended Case Management and Scheduling Order by separate notice. The Court further notes that the record does not reflect whether the Parties conducted their scheduled mediation on November 3, 2021 and, if so, what the outcome of that mediation was. (Dkt. 49) Accordingly, the Court directs the Parties to file a Joint Notice advising of the status of their efforts to mediate within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. If the Parties did not mediate on November 3, 2021, they are directed to reschedule and conduct a mediation conference on or before the date set in the Court's Amended Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/10/2022. (APF)
January 3, 2022	Filing 68 RESPONSE in Opposition re #65 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Second Amended Counterclaim filed by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott)
December 28, 2021	Filing 67 Joint MOTION to Amend #45 Case Management / Scheduling Order by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/29/2021 (ABC).
December 14, 2021	Filing 66 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING, nunc pro tunc #64 Counterclaim Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitations. Counterclaim Defendants have filed their Motion to Dismiss within the requested 31-page limit. (Dkt. 65) Counterclaim Plaintiffs shall be permitted to file a response that does not exceed 31 pages. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 12/14/2021. (APF)
December 13, 2021	Filing 65 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim re: Second Amended Counterclaim by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/14/2021 (ABC).
December 13, 2021	Filing 64 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/14/2021 (ABC).
November 29, 2021	Filing 63 ORDER GRANTING #61 Motion for Leave to Add Count 21 as an Alternative to Count 20 of Second Amended Counterclaim; DENYING AS MOOT #46 Counterclaim-Defendants Fruits Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., and Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim; DENYING AS MOOT #56 Counterclaim-Defendants Giddings Fruit S.A., Julio Giddings, Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, and Patricio Cortes' Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 11/29/2021. (APF)
November 16, 2021	Filing 62 RESPONSE in Opposition re #61 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Motion for Leave to Add Count 21 as an Alternative to Count 20 of Second Amended Counterclaim and Supporting Memorandum of Law filed by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 11/17/2021 (ABC).
November 2, 2021	Filing 61 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to Add Count 21 as an Alternative to Count 20 of Second Amended Counterclaim and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - proposed Second Amended Counterclaim)(Feather, Scott) Modified text on 11/3/2021 (ABC).
October 28, 2021	Filing 60 RESPONSE in Opposition re #56 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Counterclaim filed by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Dupre, Steven)
October 14, 2021	Filing 59 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #58 Counterclaim Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Two-Week Extension of Time to Respond to the Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim. Counterclaim Plaintiffs Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Wayne Giddings, and Matthew Giddings shall have up to and including October 28, 2021 to respond to the Motion to Dismiss. (Dkt. 56) Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 10/14/2021. (APF)
October 12, 2021	Filing 58 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #56 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Counterclaim Counterclaim Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Two-Week Extension of Time to Respond to the Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim [DE 56] by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott)
September 23, 2021	Filing 57 REQUEST for oral argument re #56 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Counterclaim by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Julio Giddings, Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 9/24/2021 (TDC).
September 23, 2021	Filing 56 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Counterclaim by Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Julio Giddings, Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 9/24/2021 (TDC).
July 2, 2021	Filing 55 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Matthew Giddings, Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Wayne Giddings as to Patricio Cortes. (Foell, Nathaniel)
July 2, 2021	Filing 54 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Matthew Giddings, Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Wayne Giddings as to Julio Giddings. (Foell, Nathaniel)
July 2, 2021	Filing 53 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Matthew Giddings, Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Wayne Giddings as to Jorge Salman Boghikian. (Foell, Nathaniel)
July 2, 2021	Filing 52 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Always Fresh Farms, LLC as to Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Foell, Nathaniel)
July 2, 2021	Filing 51 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Always Fresh Farms, LLC as to Francisco Alvarino. (Foell, Nathaniel)
April 26, 2021	Filing 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re #46 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim filed by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Meuers, Lawrence)
April 15, 2021	Filing 49 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Brian Spector as mediator by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 4/16/2021 (TDC).
April 7, 2021	Filing 48 SUPPLEMENT re #46 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim Supplemental Rule 3.01(g)(3) Statement by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 4/7/2021 (TDC).
April 5, 2021	Filing 47 REQUEST for oral argument re #46 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 4/6/2021 (TDC).
April 5, 2021	Filing 46 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 4/6/2021 (TDC).
March 25, 2021	Filing 45 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial statement due by 9/23/2022, Jury Trial set for the NOVEMBER 2022 Trial Term, which commences October 31, 2022, with a more precise trial date to follow. Conduct mediation hearing by 5/6/2022. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/25/2021. (CRB)
March 24, 2021	Filing 44 ENDORSED ORDER DENYING AS MOOT Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim #41, filed by Fruits Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., and Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. In light of the Amended Answer, Defenses, and Counterclaim, (Dkt. 42), the Motion to Dismiss is moot. Plaintiffs shall be free to reassert any of the challenges raised in the previous motion to the extent that they remain viable against the Amended Counterclaim. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/24/2021. (APF)
March 22, 2021	Filing 43 RESPONSE to Motion re #41 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott) Modified on 3/23/2021 (TDC).
March 22, 2021	Filing 42 AMENDED ANSWER to #39 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim , COUNTERCLAIM against Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian, Patricio Cortes, Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Julio Giddings, Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Fruit, S.A. by Matthew Giddings, Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Wayne Giddings. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Confidentiality Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Transaction Term Sheet, #3 Exhibit 3 - Berry Supply Agreement)(Feather, Scott) Modified on 3/23/2021 (TDC).
March 1, 2021	Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 3/2/2021 (TDC).
February 19, 2021	Filing 40 Uniform CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 2/22/2021 (TDC).
February 8, 2021	Filing 39 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. by Matthew Giddings, Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Wayne Giddings. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Confidentiality Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Transaction Term Sheet, #3 Exhibit 3 - Berry Supply Agreement)(Feather, Scott)
February 4, 2021	Filing 38 STANDING ORDER regarding discovery motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 2/1/2021. (DMS)
January 29, 2021	Filing 37 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #32 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Second Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Defendants shall have up to and including February 8, 2021 to file their answers or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/29/2021. (APF)
January 28, 2021	Filing 36 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #30 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. Related case(s): yes (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 1/29/2021 (TDC).
January 28, 2021	Filing 35 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #31 Interested persons order by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. identifying Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Cerasus S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Farms S.A., Other Affiliate Fine Fruit S.A., Other Affiliate Giddings Berries USA LLC, Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit Company UK, Other Affiliate Giddings Shanghai Trade Company, Other Affiliate Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Other Affiliate Inv. Mexicanas S.A., Other Affiliate SB Agroquimicos S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Inv. CG Corporativo SC, Other Affiliate Black Venture Farms S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Agricola Rapu Nui S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Agricola Sierras de America S.A. de C.V., Other Affiliate Comercializadora Berries de Occidente for Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 1/29/2021 (TDC).
January 28, 2021	Filing 34 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #30 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. Related case(s): yes (Feather, Scott)
January 28, 2021	Filing 33 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #31 Interested persons order by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott)
January 27, 2021	Filing 32 Unopposed Motion for Second Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott) Modified on 1/28/2021 (TDC).
January 14, 2021	Filing 31 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due by 1/28/2021. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/14/2021. (CRB)
January 14, 2021	Filing 30 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Notice of pendency of other actions due by 1/28/2021. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/14/2021. (CRB)
December 29, 2020	Filing 29 Case Reassigned to Judge Mary S. Scriven. New case number: 8:20-cv-2875-T-35TGW. Judge James S. Moody, Jr no longer assigned to the case. (JNB)
December 28, 2020	Filing 28 ORDER of recusal. The undersigned recuses himself from all further participation in this case. The Clerk of the Court is instructed to reassign this case to another District Judge under the blind filing system established pursuant to the rules of this Court. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 12/28/2020. (SMB)
December 23, 2020	Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Lawrence H. Meuers on behalf of Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Meuers, Lawrence)
December 23, 2020	Filing 26 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott)
December 23, 2020	Filing 25 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. The deadline for Defendants to respond to the Complaint is extended to January 28, 2021. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 12/23/2020. (SMB)
December 23, 2020	Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven C. Dupre on behalf of Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Dupre, Steven)
December 23, 2020	Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott)
December 23, 2020	Filing 22 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #6 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. Related case(s): yes (Feather, Scott)
December 23, 2020	Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Scott D. Feather on behalf of Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Feather, Scott)
December 21, 2020	Filing 20 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C.. Related case(s): yes (Bronson, Ardith)
December 15, 2020	Filing 19 RETURN of service executed on December 9, 2020 by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Berries Chile S.A. as to Matthew Giddings. (Bronson, Ardith)
December 15, 2020	Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on December 8, 2020 by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Berries Chile S.A. as to Wayne Giddings. (Bronson, Ardith)
December 15, 2020	Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on December 8, 2020 by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C., Giddings Berries Chile S.A. as to Always Fresh Farms, LLC. (Bronson, Ardith)
December 14, 2020	Filing 16 *TERMINATED-INCORRECT EVENT USED-COUNSEL TO REFILE AS "SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED"* PROOF of service by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 12/15/2020 (LSS).
December 14, 2020	Filing 15 *TERMINATED-INCORRECT EVENT USED-COUNSEL TO REFILE AS "SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED"* PROOF of service by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 12/15/2020 (LSS).
December 14, 2020	Filing 14 *TERMINATED-INCORRECT EVENT USED-COUNSEL TO REFILE AS "SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED"* PROOF of service by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 12/15/2020 (LSS).
December 11, 2020	Filing 13 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. identifying Corporate Parent Giddings Fruit S.A. for Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/17/2020 (AG).
December 8, 2020	Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting #10 Motion for Craig M. Waugh to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 12/8/2020. (SMB)
December 8, 2020	Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Motion for Mary E. Gately to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 12/8/2020. (SMB)
December 8, 2020	Filing 10 MOTION for Craig M. Waugh to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. 113A-17637624 for $150 by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Bronson, Ardith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.
December 8, 2020	Filing 9 MOTION for Mary E. Gately to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. 113A-17636574 for $150 by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Bronson, Ardith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.
December 7, 2020	Filing 8 NOTICE to counsel Craig M. Waugh and Mary E. Gately 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) (AG)
December 7, 2020	Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (AG)
December 7, 2020	Filing 6 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 12/7/2020. (KAC)
December 4, 2020	Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/7/2020 (AG).
December 4, 2020	Filing 4 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/7/2020 (AG).
December 4, 2020	Filing 3 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V., Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/7/2020 (AG).
December 4, 2020	Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge James S. Moody, Jr and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:20-cv-2875-T-30TGW. (SJB)
December 4, 2020	Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 113A-17625801) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bronson, Ardith) Modified text on 12/7/2020 (AG).

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Search for this case: Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V. et al v. Always Fresh Farms, LLC et al
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Defendant: Wayne Giddings
Represented By:	Lawrence H. Meuers
Represented By:	Steven C. Dupre
Represented By:	Scott D. Feather
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Defendant: Matthew Giddings
Represented By:	Lawrence H. Meuers
Represented By:	Steven C. Dupre
Represented By:	Scott D. Feather
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Defendant: Always Fresh Farms, LLC
Represented By:	Lawrence H. Meuers
Represented By:	Steven C. Dupre
Represented By:	Scott D. Feather
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Plaintiff: Giddings Berries Chile S.A.
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
Represented By:	Craig M. Waugh
Represented By:	Mary E. Gately
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Plaintiff: Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C.
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
Represented By:	Craig M. Waugh
Represented By:	Mary E. Gately
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Plaintiff: Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V.
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
Represented By:	Craig M. Waugh
Represented By:	Mary E. Gately
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Counter defendant: Patricio Cortes
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
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Counter defendant: Giddings Fruit, S.A.
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
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Counter defendant: Giddings Fruit USA LLC
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Counter defendant: Julio Giddings
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
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Counter defendant: Francisco Alvarino
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
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Counter defendant: Jorge Salman Boghikian
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
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Counter defendant: Patricio FernandoAlberto Cortes Gamboa
Represented By:	Ardith Bronson
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Not classified by court: Christopher Lee Griffin
Represented By:	Christopher Lee Griffin
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