Karr v. EmployBridge, LLC
Plaintiff: Dante Karr
Defendant: EmployBridge, LLC doing business as Hire Dynamics, Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC, Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC and Real Time Staffing Services, LLC
Case Number: 8:2025cv01232
Filed: May 13, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Lindsay S Griffin
Referring Judge: James S Moody
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: Plaintiff and Defendants' Joint Unopposed Motion for Stay Pending Arbitration (Dkt. #31) is GRANTED. The case is referred to arbitration as provided for in the governing Arbitration Agreement. The Clerk is directed to stay these proceedings and administratively close this case. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 8/21/2025. (SMB)
August 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ENDORSED ORDER terminating #30 Plaintiff and Defendants' Joint Unopposed Motion for Stay Pending Arbitration due to the filing of a corrected motion at Dkt. #31. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 8/21/2025. (SMB)
August 20, 2025 Filing 31 Joint MOTION to Stay re #30 Joint MOTION to Stay Pending Arbitration and Memorandum of Law Corrected With Exhibit A by Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC, Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Rudderman, Kathryn)
August 20, 2025 Filing 30 Joint MOTION to Stay Pending Arbitration and Memorandum of Law by Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC. (Rudderman, Kathryn)
August 14, 2025 Filing 29 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alberto Naranjo, Jr on behalf of Dante Karr. Lead Counsel: Alberto Naranjo. (Naranjo, Alberto)
August 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENDORSED ORDER granting #24 unopposed Motion for Special Admission. Attorney Robert L. Bowman must submit a "Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration" through PACER. As explained in the Court's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing, failure to register for CM/ECF may result in the lawyer's termination from the docket, the lawyer's not receiving a copy of papers filed in the case, or the dismissal of the action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 8/14/2025. (NGB)
August 14, 2025 Filing 27 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alberto Naranjo, Jr., 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)
August 13, 2025 Filing 26 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Cellular Sales of Knoxville, Inc. for Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC. (Rudderman, Kathryn) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB).
August 13, 2025 Filing 25 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Cellular Sales of Knoxville, Inc. for Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC. (Rudderman, Kathryn) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB).
August 13, 2025 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Robert L. Bowman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23733855 for $150 by Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC, Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC. (Rudderman, Kathryn) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin.
August 13, 2025 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn K. Rudderman on behalf of Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC, Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC (Rudderman, Kathryn)
August 6, 2025 Filing 22 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #16 Amended Complaint by EmployBridge, LLC, Real Time Staffing Services, LLC.(Fico, Jesica)
August 4, 2025 Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on 8/1/2025 by Dante Karr as to Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC. (Naranjo, Alberto)
August 4, 2025 Filing 20 PROOF of service by Dante Karr, RETURN of service executed on 8/1/2025 by Dante Karr as to Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC. (Naranjo, Alberto)
July 31, 2025 Filing 19 SUMMONS issued as to Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC, Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC. (ARL)
July 30, 2025 Filing 18 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Dante Karr. (Naranjo, Alberto)
July 30, 2025 Filing 17 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Dante Karr. (Naranjo, Alberto)
July 23, 2025 Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against EmployBridge, LLC, Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC, Cellular Sales Services Group, LLC, Real Time Staffing Services, LLC with Jury Demand. filed by Dante Karr.(Naranjo, Alberto)
July 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting #14 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Amend Complaint. Plaintiff shall separately file the Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 7/23/2025. (SMB)
July 23, 2025 Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION to Amend #1 Notice of Removal Complaint by Dante Karr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint)(Naranjo, Alberto)
June 16, 2025 Filing 13 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint by EmployBridge, LLC.(Fico, Jesica)
June 10, 2025 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Dante Karr. (Naranjo, Alberto)
June 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER granting #10 Defendant's Third Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. EmployBridge, LLC's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to June 17, 2025. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 6/10/2025. (SMB)
June 10, 2025 Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by EmployBridge, LLC. (Fico, Jesica)
June 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Defendant's Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. EmployBridge, LLC's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to June 10, 2025. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 6/3/2025. (SMB)
June 3, 2025 Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by EmployBridge, LLC. (Fico, Jesica)
May 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER granting #6 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. EmployBridge, LLC's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to June 3, 2025. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr. on 5/21/2025. (SMB)
May 20, 2025 Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by EmployBridge, LLC. (Fico, Jesica)
May 20, 2025 Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Todd Sidney Aidman on behalf of EmployBridge, LLC. Lead Counsel: Todd S. Aidman, Esq.. (Aidman, Todd)
May 20, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Jesica Fico on behalf of EmployBridge, LLC (Fico, Jesica)
May 14, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Todd Sidney Aidman 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). (LD)
May 14, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge James S. Moody, Jr and Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:25-cv-1232-JSM-LSG. (ARL)
May 13, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 13th Judicial Circuit, case number 25-CA-003534 filed in State Court on 4/17/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23353840 filed by EmployBridge, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Documents, #2 Exhibit B - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, #3 State Court COMPLAINT, #4 State Court Docket Sheet, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Aidman, Todd) Modified on 5/14/2025 to edit text. (LD).

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Plaintiff: Dante Karr
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Defendant: EmployBridge, LLC doing business as Hire Dynamics
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Defendant: Cellular Sales of Northern Florida, LLC
Represented By: Kathryn K. Rudderman
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