Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V. et al v. Always Fresh Farms, LLC et al
Giddings Berries Chile S.A., Giddings Berries Peru S.A.C. and Fruits-Giddings S.A. de C.V. |
Wayne Giddings, Matthew Giddings and Always Fresh Farms, LLC |
Patricio Cortes, Giddings Fruit, S.A., Giddings Fruit USA LLC, Julio Giddings, Francisco Alvarino, Jorge Salman Boghikian and Patricio FernandoAlberto Cortes Gamboa |
Christopher Lee Griffin |
8:2020cv02875 |
December 4, 2020 |
US District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
James S Moody |
Mary S Scriven |
Thomas G Wilson |
Agriculture Acts |
07 U.S.C. § 0499 Agricultural Commodities Act |
Both |
Docket Report
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Filing 85 NOTICE by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Joint Request and Notice Pursuant to Rule 3.09(a)) (Dupre, Steven) |
Filing 84 MEDIATION report Hearing held on June 13, 2022. Hearing outcome: Settled.. (Griffin, Christopher) |
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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) |
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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) |
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) |
Filing 77 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 06/13/2022 at 9:00 a.m. before Chris Griffin. (Feather, Scott) |
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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) |
Filing 74 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on May 11, 2022 at 9:00 am before Chris Griffin. (Bronson, Ardith) |
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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). |
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). |
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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) |
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). |
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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). |
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). |
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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). |
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). |
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) |
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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) |
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). |
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). |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Filing 52 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Always Fresh Farms, LLC as to Giddings Fruit, S.A. (Foell, Nathaniel) |
Filing 51 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/25/2021 by Always Fresh Farms, LLC as to Francisco Alvarino. (Foell, Nathaniel) |
Filing 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re #46 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Counterclaim filed by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Meuers, Lawrence) |
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). |
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). |
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). |
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). |
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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). |
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). |
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). |
Filing 40 Uniform CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Bronson, Ardith) Modified on 2/22/2021 (TDC). |
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) |
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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). |
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). |
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) |
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) |
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). |
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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) |
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Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Lawrence H. Meuers on behalf of Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Meuers, Lawrence) |
Filing 26 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (Feather, Scott) |
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Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven C. Dupre on behalf of Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Dupre, Steven) |
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) |
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) |
Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Scott D. Feather on behalf of Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings (Feather, Scott) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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). |
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). |
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). |
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). |
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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. |
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. |
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) |
Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Always Fresh Farms, LLC, Matthew Giddings, Wayne Giddings. (AG) |
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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). |
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). |
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). |
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) |
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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