Key v. Federal Express Corporation
Plaintiff: Labradford Key
Defendant: Federal Express Corporation
Not Classified By Court: Carlos J. Burruezo
Case Number: 8:2023cv02129
Filed: September 21, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Virginia M Hernandez Covington
Referring Judge: Sean P Flynn
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER: The parties' notice of mediation was due November 15, 2023. (Doc. #21 at 2). However, no notice has yet been filed. The parties are directed to file a notice of mediation by November 27, 2023. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 11/17/2023. (JAK)
October 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER regarding motions for summary judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 10/25/2023. (MEJ)
October 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the Court's Case Management and Scheduling Order Doc. #21, no case management hearing will be held. Additionally, in order to keep cases moving on track, the Court has found it necessary to impose some restrictions on the types and number of extensions to case management deadlines that it grants. Thus, the parties are advised that, while short extensions, especially if unopposed, will be favorably considered, the Court will not substantially move the dispositive motions deadline or the trial date. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 10/25/2023. (MEJ)
October 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/14/2024 at 09:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, Jury Trial set for the December 2024 Trial Term in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/20/2024. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 10/25/2023. (MEJ)
October 24, 2023 Filing 20 (Document to be refiled with signatures) CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Justice, Chad)
October 19, 2023 Filing 19 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Federal Express Corporation.(Martin, Laura)
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ENDORSED ORDER granting (Docs. 16, 17) Defendant Federal Express Corporation's Unopposed Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorneys Laura Martin and Barak Babcock may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 10/2/2023. (ACS)
October 2, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION for Barak Babcock, Esquire to appear pro hac vice by Federal Express Corporation. (Wynne, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
October 2, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION for LAURA S. MARTIN, ESQ. to appear pro hac vice by Federal Express Corporation. (Wynne, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn.
September 28, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Samuel Doxsee on behalf of Labradford Key. Lead Counsel: Samuel Doxsee. (Doxsee, Samuel)
September 28, 2023 Filing 14 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Labradford Key. (Justice, Chad)
September 28, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Labradford Key. Related case(s): No (Justice, Chad)
September 28, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE TO COUNSEL David Irwin Wynne, Jr. and Michael E. Reed 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). (GL)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by October 24, 2023, file a completed Case Management Report. The Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery in the vast majority of cases. If the parties believe that more than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. After the Case Management Report is filed, the Court will determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 9/28/2023. (JAK)
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. (Doc. #9). Responsive pleading is now due October 19, 2023. Additionally, the Court notes that Defendant has included two Motions for Special Admission as attachments to this motion. (Doc. # 9-1, 9-2). If Defendant wishes the Court to rule on these motions, they must file the motions as separate docket entries. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 9/27/2023. (JAK)
September 27, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Federal Express Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Motion for Special Admission, #2 Motion for Special Admission)(Wynne, David)
September 27, 2023 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21295190 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Barak Babcock, Esquire. (Wynne, David)
September 27, 2023 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21295244 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Laura S. Martin, Esquire. (Wynne, David)
September 25, 2023 FEE PAID. Filing fee for new civil case, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21285695 for $402 paid. (Wynne, David)
September 24, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c), which requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District or elsewhere. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MEJ)
September 24, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE informing the parties that they may consent to the jurisdiction of a United States magistrate judge by filing Form AO 85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge using the event Consent to Jurisdiction of US Magistrate Judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MEJ)
September 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ENDORSED ORDER: The Court is aware of the notice entered in this case, explaining that Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) requires the filing of a uniform case management report with forty or seventy days, depending on the circumstances of the case. However, under Local Rule 1.01(b), a judge can modify or suspend for all or part of an action the application of any rule, except Rule 1.05(a). This Court finds it beneficial to enter a fast-track scheduling order in certain categories of cases before entry of a case management and scheduling order. Additionally, in cases that are not fast-tracked, this Court finds it efficient to have the parties confer and file case management reports within 14 days after the defendant's responsive pleading is due or within 14 days after a case is removed to this Court. In light of this, the Court hereby suspends Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) in this case. At a time the Court deems appropriate, the Court will enter a further order in this case setting either a deadline to file a completed uniform case management report or various fast-track deadlines for the case. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 9/24/2023. (MEJ)
September 24, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MEJ)
September 22, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Chad Justice, David I. Wynne, Jr., and Michael E. Reed 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). (SPM)
September 21, 2023 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:23-cv-02129-VMC-SPF. (JG)
September 21, 2023 Filing 2 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Federal Express Corporation. (Wynne, David)
September 21, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Polk County, case number 2023CA005451 filed in State Court on 8/31/2023. filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit-1, #3 Exhibit-2, #4 Exhibit-3, #5 Exhibit-4, #6 Exhibit-5)(Wynne, David) Modified on 9/22/2023 (SPM).

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Plaintiff: Labradford Key
Represented By: Chad A. Justice
Represented By: Samuel Doxsee
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Defendant: Federal Express Corporation
Represented By: Michael E. Reed
Represented By: David Irwin Wynne, Jr.
Represented By: Barak J. Babcock
Represented By: Laura S. Martin
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Represented By: Carlos J. Burruezo
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