Sorenson v. Method Testing Laboratories, LLC
| Roy Sorenson |
| Method Testing Laboratories, LLC |
| Method Testing Laboratories, LLC |
| Roy Sorenson |
| Carlos Burruezo |
| 8:2025cv02317 |
| August 29, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kathryn Kimball Mizelle |
| Thomas G Wilson |
| Labor: Fair Standards |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1442 Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 36
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #33 Defendant's Motion to Compel Plaintiff's In-Person Deposition based on the parties' resolution of the matter at the February 2, 2026, hearing on the matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite for Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 2/2/2026. (TEG)
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| Filing 35 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #33 MOTION to Compel Plaintiff's In-Person Deposition . Motion Hearing set for 2/2/2026 at 09:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (AMS) |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #33 MOTION to Compel Plaintiff's In-Person Deposition filed by Roy Sorenson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Mattson, Jack) Modified on 1/27/2026 to edit duplicate text. (JVC) |
| Filing 33 MOTION to Compel Plaintiff's In-Person Deposition by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A - Emails between Counsel)(Owens, Brett) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
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Filing 32
MEDIATION ORDER: This case is set for mediation on March 19, 2026. Within seven days following the mediation conference, Lead Counsel shall file a Mediation Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/18/2025. (MLR)
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Filing 31
ENDORSED ORDER: In the light of Plaintiff Roy Sorenson's #24 Amended Complaint, the defendant's #2 Partial Motion to Dismiss the [1-1] Complaint is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/8/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 30 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Dismiss Counts I, III, and V of Amended Complaint filed by Roy Sorenson. (Mattson, Jack) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on March 19, 2025 at 10:00AM before Carlos Burruezo. (Southron, Joseph) |
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER: The #22 Case Management Scheduling Order requires Lead Counsel to file a mediation notice by December 1, 2025. Lead Counsel fails to comply. Lead Counsel must submit a mediation notice no later than December 10, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/3/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss Counts I, III, and V of Amended Complaint by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Owens, Brett) |
| Filing 26 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Browning, Keith, Other Affiliate Weil IV, Adolph, Other Affiliate Dearth, Marc, Other Affiliate Knutson, Anne, Other Affiliate Hummock 66 Trust, Other Affiliate Forrer, Brad, Other Affiliate Forrer, Sonja, Other Affiliate Bajwa, Atiq, Other Affiliate Advani, Ashish, Other Affiliate Spirtos, Nicola, Other Affiliate Vander Wood, Tim, Other Affiliate Burruss, Valencia, Other Affiliate Chekanow, Mark, Other Affiliate Nunez, Ricardo, Other Affiliate Freitag, Chris, Other Affiliate Coloma, Paul, Other Affiliate Panke, Sam, Other Affiliate Cohen, Greg, Other Affiliate Hoff, Kavan, Other Affiliate Cohen, Scott, Other Affiliate Cohoff Partners, Other Affiliate Cohoff Partners, Other Affiliate Selk, Jason, Other Affiliate Selk, Jason, Other Affiliate Boone, Alex, Other Affiliate Tallman, Gene, Other Affiliate Feroleto, Corbin, Other Affiliate Wynne, Brian, Other Affiliate Garavel, Jerry, Other Affiliate Hajdarovic, Brian, Other Affiliate Smyl, Byron, Other Affiliate Holland, John, Other Affiliate Holland, John, Other Affiliate Radke, John, Other Affiliate EB Method Testing Labs, LLC, Other Affiliate Beard, Eric, Other Affiliate Bergmann, Jake, Other Affiliate CH LLC, Other Affiliate Werner, Fabrice, Other Affiliate Mazzorana, Vicki, Other Affiliate Brackman, Doug, Other Affiliate Ort, George, Other Affiliate Brooks, Larry, Other Affiliate Coloma, Amanda, Other Affiliate Monette, Nick, Other Affiliate Method Testing Labs Option Pool, Other Affiliate Reed, Josh, Other Affiliate Sorenson, Roy, Other Affiliate Braun, Erin, Other Affiliate Blanton, Erin, Other Affiliate Magee, Casey, Other Affiliate Kujawa, Dorota, Other Affiliate Shipman, Rama, Other Affiliate Schmidt, Rhiley, Other Affiliate Repay, Anthony, Other Affiliate Sanchez-Caban, Haydee, Other Affiliate Peele, TJ for Method Testing Laboratories, LLC, Method Testing Laboratories, LLC.. (Owens, Brett) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Jack Michael Mattson on behalf of Roy Sorenson (Mattson, Jack) |
| Filing 24 AMENDED document by Roy Sorenson. Situated Amended Complaint. (Southron, Joseph). |
| Set / Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines/Hearings: Dispositive motions due by 6/5/2026 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 2/13/2026 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 3/13/2026. Pretrial Conference set for 12/10/2026 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 13 B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle Conduct mediation hearing by 5/22/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. (AA) |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant Method Testing Laboratories' #14 Corporate Disclosure Statement fails to meet the standards this Court requires to effectively screen cases for potential conflicts. The Court requires parties to disclose "ownership however small of a party's shares or stock," not simply those whose ownership constitutes 10% or more. See (Doc. #6) at #8. Defendant must file a new statement using the form attached to the #6 Civil Case Order (also available on the undersigned's website) by November 18, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 11/4/2025. (MLR)
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Filing 22
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by April 24, 2026. Dispositive motions due by June 5, 2026. Pretrial Conference scheduled for December 10, 2026, at 10 AM in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Jury Trial scheduled for the January 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Conduct mediation by May 22, 2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 11/4/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Elysse Victoria Gorney on behalf of Method Testing Laboratories, LLC (Gorney, Elysse) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brett Purcell Owens on behalf of Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. Lead Counsel: Brett P. Owens. (Owens, Brett) |
| Filing 19 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 17 REPLY to #3 Counterclaim and Affirmative Defenses by Roy Sorenson. Related document: #3 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim filed by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC.(Southron, Joseph) Modified on 10/3/2025 to edit docket text(JDR). |
| Filing 16 NOTICE canceling Case Management Conference hearing scheduled for 9/19/2025 per objection filed. (KMN) |
| Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Roy Sorenson. (Southron, Joseph) |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 13 OBJECTION re 10 Notice of Hearing Joint Objection to Participation in the IDEAL Program. (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Joseph F. Southron on behalf of Roy Sorenson. Lead Counsel: Joseph F. Southron. (Southron, Joseph) |
| Filing 11 SUPPLEMENT re #2 MOTION to Dismiss Counts III and VI of Complaint Notice of Filing Local Rule 3.01(G) Certification by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of hearing: re: #9 Notice of Referral to IDEAL Program Case Management Conference set for 9/19/2025 at 03:30 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 prior to the hearing and it will be canceled. Parties can proceed with filing a scheduling a case management scheduling order.) (KMN) |
| Filing 9 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) |
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Filing 8
STANDING ORDER regarding Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 9/5/2025. (KMN)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joseph F. Southron 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) |
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Filing 6
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after removal. Each party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days after appearing. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/2/2025. (PBH)
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| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:25-cv-02317-KKM-TGW. (KME) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alissa A. Kranz on behalf of Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. Lead Counsel: Alissa Kranz. (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 3 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint , COUNTERCLAIM for Damages, Injunctive, and Declaratory Relief against Roy Sorenson by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - April 3, 2025 Demand Letter, #2 Exhibit B - April 18, 2025 Correspondence, #3 Exhibit C - UCC Financing Statement, #4 Exhibit - UCC-5)(Kranz, Alissa) Modified on 9/2/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). |
| Filing 2 MOTION to Dismiss Counts III and VI of Complaint by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Kranz, Alissa) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Hillsborough County Circuit Court, case number 25-CA-007797 filed in State Court on 8/13/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23803920 filed by Method Testing Laboratories, LLC. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Appendix State Court Notice of Removal, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kranz, Alissa) Modified on 9/2/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). |
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