Griggs v. Walmart Stores East LP
Plaintiff: Lavonte Griggs
Defendant: Walmart Stores East LP
Case Number: 8:2024cv00431
Filed: February 16, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: James S Moody
Referring Judge: Julie S Sneed
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Employment Discrim
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 10, 2024 Filing 23 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JTM)
April 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion to Remand (Dkt. #8) is granted to the extent that the Court remands this action to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. The Court denies Plaintiff's request for fees and costs under 28 U.S.C. 1447(c). The Clerk of Court is directed to remand this action and provide the state court with a copy of this Order. The Clerk of Court is further directed to close this case and terminate any pending motions. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 4/8/2024. (SMB)
March 28, 2024 Filing 21 REPLY to Response to Motion re #8 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Lavonte Griggs. (Levy, Chad)
March 28, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Chad E. Levy on behalf of Lavonte Griggs. Lead Counsel: Chad E. Levy. (Levy, Chad)
March 28, 2024 Filing 19 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Harris Seth Nizel and Chad E. Levy 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)
March 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 10/7/2024; Dispositive motions due by 2/28/2025; Pretrial Conference set for TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026, AT 9:45 A.M. in Tampa Courtroom 17 before Judge James S. Moody Jr. Jury Trial is set on the FEBRUARY 2026 trial term in Tampa Courtroom 17 before Judge James S. Moody Jr. Conduct mediation hearing by 1/10/2025. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 3/27/2024. (SMB)
March 27, 2024 Filing 17 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Sparks, Derek)
March 27, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Plaintiff's Motion to File Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand. A reply of no more than 7 pages shall be filed within 7 days of this Order. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 3/27/2024. (SMB) Modified on 3/27/2024 (SMB).
March 26, 2024 Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's #8 Motion to Remand by Lavonte Griggs. (Levy, Chad) Modified text on 3/27/2024 (BD).
March 20, 2024 Filing 14 RESPONSE in Opposition re #9 MOTION to Stay re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Supporting Memorandum of Law - Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Ruling on Motion to Remand filed by Walmart Stores East LP. (Sparks, Derek)
March 20, 2024 Filing 13 RESPONSE in Opposition re #8 MOTION to Remand to State Court - Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and Supporting Memorandum of Law filed by Walmart Stores East LP. (Sparks, Derek)
March 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Motions to Remand and to Stay is extended to March 21, 2024. Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is extended to March 21, 2024. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 3/12/2024. (SMB)
March 12, 2024 Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Supporting Memorandum of Law, #9 MOTION to Stay re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Supporting Memorandum of Law , #8 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Walmart Stores East LP. (Sparks, Derek) Modified text on 3/13/2024 (JK).
March 5, 2024 Filing 10 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Unassigned Magistrate. New case number: 8:24-cv-00431-JSM-UAM. Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed no longer assigned to the case. (SAO)
February 29, 2024 Filing 9 MOTION to Stay re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Lavonte Griggs. (Levy, Chad)
February 29, 2024 Filing 8 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Lavonte Griggs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sworn Declaration, #2 Exhibit Employer Screen, #3 Exhibit Paystub 2023, #4 Exhibit Paystub 2024)(Levy, Chad)
February 22, 2024 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Walmart Stores East LP. (Sparks, Derek) Modified on 2/23/2024 as to docket text (ARL).
February 22, 2024 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Walmart Stores East LP identifying Corporate Parent Walmart Inc for Walmart Stores East LP. (Sparks, Derek)
February 21, 2024 Filing 5 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Walmart Stores East LP. Related case(s): No (Sparks, Derek)
February 21, 2024 Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Derek H. Sparks on behalf of Walmart Stores East LP. Lead Counsel: Derek H. Sparks. (Sparks, Derek)
February 20, 2024 Filing 3 NOTICE 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). (BD)
February 16, 2024 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge James S. Moody, Jr and Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. New case number: 8:24-cv-431-JSM-JSS. (RLK)
February 16, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 13th Judicial Circuit, In and For Hillsborough County, Florida, case number 24CA000254 filed in State Court on January 11. 2024. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-21777829 filed by Walmart Stores East LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Arnetta Hill, #3 Exhibit Composite C - State Court Docket Sheet and Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sparks, Derek)

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Plaintiff: Lavonte Griggs
Represented By: Chad E. Levy
Represented By: Harris Seth Nizel
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Defendant: Walmart Stores East LP
Represented By: Christine M. Manzo
Represented By: Derek H. Sparks
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