Woolbright et al v. Blue-Grace Group, LLC
Plaintiff: Matthew Woolbright and Sophia Shugart
Defendant: Blue-Grace Group, LLC doing business as Blue-Grace Logistics, LLC
Pretrial Services: Donna V. Smith
Case Number: 8:2025cv01692
Filed: June 30, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Steven D Merryday
Referring Judge: Thomas G Wilson
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 23, 2025 Filing 35 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Plaintiffs' Objection and Motion for Relief from Court-Ordered Mediation Until After the Court's Decision on Plaintiffs' Motion for Court-Authorized Notice by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright. (Desai, Reena)
December 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER appointing Donna V. Smith as mediator; designating Reena I. Desai as lead counsel; directing lead counsel to coordinate the date and time of mediation and to file a notice of mediation within seven days after this order; directing the parties to mediate by MARCH 17, 2026. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 12/17/2025. (CJO)
December 17, 2025 Filing 33 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/23/2026 at 02:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 12A before Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson; Bench Trial set for the DECEMBER 2026 in Tampa Courtroom 15A before Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 12/17/2025. (CJO)
December 12, 2025 Filing 32 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consent (1))(Desai, Reena)
October 1, 2025 Filing 31 AMENDED Uniform Case Management Report by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright. Amendment to #29 Case Management Report, #30 Order (Jointly Signed). (Desai, Reena) Modified text on 10/1/2025 (MCB).
September 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER directing the parties to submit an amended case management report no later than OCTOBER 2, 2025; advising the parties to prepare for a trial to occur no later than DECEMBER 2026. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/18/2025. (CJO)
September 15, 2025 Filing 29 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Desai, Reena)
September 9, 2025 Filing 28 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Blue-Grace Group, LLC. (Leon, Jose)
August 11, 2025 Filing 27 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright. (Desai, Reena)
August 6, 2025 Filing 26 Defendant's ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Blue-Grace Group, LLC.(Leon, Jose)
August 6, 2025 Filing 25 NOTICE canceling Case Management Conference hearing scheduled for 8/20/2025 per objection filed. (KMN)
August 5, 2025 Filing 24 OBJECTION re 21 Notice of Hearing IDEAL Program. (Desai, Reena)
August 1, 2025 Filing 23 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consents (2))(Desai, Reena)
July 30, 2025 Filing 22 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consents (2))(Desai, Reena)
July 30, 2025 Filing 21 NOTICE of hearing: re: #8 Notice of Referral to IDEAL Program Case Management Conference set for 8/20/2025 at 03:00 PM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. (Note: If any party does not wish to participate in the IDEAL program, please file an objection and the hearing will be canceled.)(KMN)
July 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ENDORSED ORDER: The defendant moves (Doc. #18) to extend the time within which to respond to the complaint. The motion is GRANTED. No later than AUGUST 7, 2025, the defendant must respond. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/29/2025. (DJL)
July 25, 2025 Filing 19 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jose Ignacio Leon on behalf of Blue-Grace Group, LLC. Lead Counsel: Jose I. Leon, Esq. (Leon, Jose) Modified docket text on 7/28/2025 (EVK).
July 25, 2025 Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Blue-Grace Group, LLC. (Leon, Jose)
July 22, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consent (1))(Desai, Reena)
July 21, 2025 Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Reena I. Desai on behalf of Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright. Lead Counsel: Reena I. Desai. (Desai, Reena)
July 21, 2025 Filing 15 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alexandra M. Robinson, Reena I. Desai and Gregg I. Shavitz 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). (JVC)
July 18, 2025 Filing 14 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consent (1))(Desai, Reena)
July 16, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consent (1))(Desai, Reena)
July 15, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consents (2))(Desai, Reena)
July 11, 2025 Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on 7/7/2025 by Matthew Woolbright, Sophia Shugart as to Blue-Grace Group, LLC. (Desai, Reena)
July 8, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of consent to join by Sophia Shugart, Matthew Woolbright . (Attachments: #1 Consents (2))(Desai, Reena)
July 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/2/2025. (Wilson, Thomas)
July 2, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (KMN)
July 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 STANDING ORDER regarding Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/2/2025. (KMN)
July 1, 2025 Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION for Alexandra M. Robinson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23555717 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Shavitz, Gregg) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.
July 1, 2025 Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION for Reena I. Desai to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23555532 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Shavitz, Gregg) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.
July 1, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alexander M. Robinson and Reena I. Desai Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA)
July 1, 2025 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Blue-Grace Group, LLC. (ELA)
July 1, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:25-cv-1692-SDM-TGW. (AA)
June 30, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Blue-Grace Group, LLC (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23550935) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Shavitz, Gregg) Modified on 7/1/2025 to edit docket text (ELA).

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Plaintiff: Matthew Woolbright
Represented By: Gregg I. Shavitz
Represented By: Alexandra M. Robinson
Represented By: Reena I. Desai
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Plaintiff: Sophia Shugart
Represented By: Gregg I. Shavitz
Represented By: Alexandra M. Robinson
Represented By: Reena I. Desai
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Defendant: Blue-Grace Group, LLC doing business as Blue-Grace Logistics, LLC
Represented By: Jose Ignacio Leon
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