Brown v. Publix Super Markets, Inc.
| Kayle Brown |
| Publix Super Markets, Inc. |
| 8:2025cv03058 |
| November 6, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Natalie Hirt Adams |
| William F Jung |
| Labor: Fair Standards |
| 29 U.S.C. § 201 Fair Labor Standards Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 47 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). (CTR) |
Filing 46
ENDORSED ORDER: The Parties having advised the Court that they have resolved their dispute, and the Court having conducted appropriate review under Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350 (11th Cir. 1982), and found the resolution fair and appropriate, the Court hereby DISMISSES this case with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close this case. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 3/30/2026. (CCB)
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| Filing 45 Case Reassigned to Judge William F. Jung. New case number: 8:25-cv-3058-WFJ-NHA. Senior District Judg Steven D. Merryday no longer assigned to the case. (MCB) |
| Filing 44 ENDORSED ORDER: The clerk must TRANSFER the action to Judge William F. Jung. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/23/2026. (BES) |
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Filing 43
ORDER on 196 Joint Status report, Motion to Stay, and Request for Status Conference. The proceedings are stayed for sixty (60) days from the entry of this Order. A Status Conference is set before Judge Jung for 1:00 p.m. via Zoom video conference on December 12, 2025, in accordance with the attached order. At least 10 minutes prior to the hearing, the parties shall enter the Meeting ID: 161 086 4249 and enter Passcode: 794857. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 11/25/2025. (Attachments: #1 Appendix)(CTR)
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Filing 42
ORDER: The parties are directed to file a status report concerning a case update, as well as a proposal for setting or resetting case deadlines, by November 24, 2025, in accordance with the attached order. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 11/20/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - List of Plaintiffs and Case Numbers)(JNB)
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| Filing 41 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. (CDR) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alison Hayes Morgan, Brett C. Bartlett, Mitchell A. Robinson of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA) Modified on 11/7/2025 to edit docket text to correct counsel that is being noticed and regenerate NEF (ELA). |
| Filing 39 Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Natalie H. Adams. New Case Number: 8:25-cv-03058-SDM-NHA. (CTR) |
| Filing 38 Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 9:25-cv-80449. File received electronically |
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Filing 37
ORDER granting #36 Motion to Change Venue. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 11/5/2025. See attached document for full details. (ksr) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 36 Joint MOTION to Change Venue by Kayle Brown. Responses due by 11/18/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Shavitz, Gregg) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 35 Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Related Actions) (Young, Kevin) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 34 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Publix Super Markets, Inc.. (Young, Kevin) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 33
PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: ( Discovery due by 2/5/2026., Joinder of Parties due by 10/28/2025., In Limine Motions due by 2/19/2026., Dispositive Motions due by 2/19/2026., Motions due by 2/19/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 3/23/2026., Jury Trial set for 4/20/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 4/15/2026 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 10/21/2025. See attached document for full details. (ksr) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 32 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kevin M. Young on behalf of Publix Super Markets, Inc.. Attorney Kevin M. Young added to party Publix Super Markets, Inc.(pty:dft). (Young, Kevin) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 31 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart: Scheduling Conference held on 10/17/2025. Total time in court: 16 minutes. (Digital: Zoom Audio) (vbi) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 30
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Brett C. Bartlett ; granting #29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Mitchell A. Robinson. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/20/2025. (ml00) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 29 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Mitchell A. Robinson. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18879517 by Publix Super Markets, Inc.. Responses due by 10/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Mtichell A. Robinson, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Drummond, Alexandre) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 28 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brett C. Bartlett. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18879503 by Publix Super Markets, Inc.. Responses due by 10/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Brett C. Bartlett, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Drummond, Alexandre) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 27
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney(s) Lennon B. Haas. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/14/2025. (ml00) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Lennon B. Haas. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18866519 by Publix Super Markets, Inc.. Responses due by 10/27/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Lennon B. Haas, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Drummond, Alexandre) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 25
PAPERLESS ORDER Setting Telephonic Scheduling Conference for 10/17/2025 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Counsel shall appear telephonically using the following conference call instructions: Dial: 833-435-1820 (or 833-568-8864); Enter Meeting ID: 160 225 1740# and Passcode: 576690#. Any motions to modify the existing trial date must be filed at least two (2) business days before the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. Given the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 10/9/2025. (vbi) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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Filing 24
Order to Vacate re #5 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,, ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart for scheduling conference with notices (NEFs for Events only) for all filings in case. See attached document for full details. (cqs) Modified on 10/9/2025 (cqs).. Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman no longer assigned as presider/referral judge(s) in case. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (cqs) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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Filing 23
ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: ( Jury Trial set for 4/20/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 4/15/2026 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for to conduct a Scheduling Conference with notices (NEFs for Events only) for all filings in case. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart no longer assigned as presider/referral judge(s) in case. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (ksr) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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Filing 22
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #21 Defendant's Second Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint. Given that the case is moving towards a negotiated resolution and may be part of a global settlement agreement, I find good cause for the relief sought. Accordingly, Defendant shall respond to the Complaint by October 21, 2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/7/2025. (kid) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 21 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint by Publix Super Markets, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Drummond, Alexandre) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Reset Deadlines Per DE20. Status Report due by 10/10/2025. (cqs) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 20
PAPERLESS ORDER requiring status report. Plaintiff filed this action on April 7, 2025. (DE #1). It was transferred to me on August 4, 2025, and thereafter I granted Defendant's motion for extension of time to respond to the Complaint, setting a deadline of September 29, 2025. (DE 18). To date, Defendant has not responded to the Complaint nor sought a second extension of time to do so. Accordingly, by October 10, 2025, Plaintiff shall file a status report explaining how she intends to proceed in this matter, including whether she intends to pursue default remedies, given the posture. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/3/2025. (kid) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 19 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Drummond, Alexandre) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 18
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant moves for a two week extension of time, until September 29, 2025 to file a response to the Complaint. In support, Defendant notes that the Parties are scheduled to mediate this case, along with other related cases, by the end of this month. Plaintiff does not oppose the relief sought. I find good cause for the extension requested, noting the Parties' efforts to settle this case. Defendant shall have up until September 29, 2025 to file its response to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 9/16/2025. (ime) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint by Publix Super Markets, Inc.. Attorney Alexandre S Drummond added to party Publix Super Markets, Inc.(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Drummond, Alexandre) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 16 CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT Pursuant to Admin. Order 2025-59. Case reassigned to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks for all further proceedings. Judge Robin L. Rosenberg no longer assigned to case as presider. (yar) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kayle Brown. Publix Super Markets, Inc. waiver sent on 7/15/2025, response/answer due 9/15/2025. (Frisch, Andrew) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 14
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Plaintiff's #13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint in light of the scheduled mediation. Plaintiff shall serve her Complaint on Defendant no later than September 30, 2025. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg (kzu) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint by Kayle Brown. Responses due by 7/21/2025. (Frisch, Andrew) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 12 Plaintiff's NOTICE Of Filing Service Of Process Status Report by Kayle Brown re #5 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Service of Process Status Report) (Shavitz, Gregg) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Filing Service of Process Status Report by Kayle Brown (Attachments: #1 Service Status Report) (Frisch, Andrew) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Filing Service of Process Status Report by Kayle Brown re #5 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, (Attachments: #1 Service of Process Status Report) (Shavitz, Gregg) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Kayle Brown (Frisch, Andrew) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 8 Statement of: Claim by Kayle Brown (Frisch, Andrew) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 7
STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE BRUCE REINHART Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 4/9/2025. See attached document for full details. (cqs) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 6 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Jolie Pavlos, mailing date April 8, 2025, (pt) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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Filing 5
VACATED ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND ORDER OF COURT-MANDATED REQUIREMENTS ON SERVICE, DEFAULTS, AND JOINT SCHEDULING REPORTS, REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart for discovery. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 4/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (cqs) Modified on 10/9/2025 (cqs). [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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Filing 4
ORDER OF COURT-MANDATED REQUIREMENTS IN FLSA-BASED CASES Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 4/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (cqs) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.]
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| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Publix Super Markets, Inc.. (cds) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Robin L. Rosenberg and Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (cds) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Publix Super Markets, Inc.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18346834, filed by Kayle Brown. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) as to Publix Super Markets, Inc.)(Frisch, Andrew) [Transferred from flsd on 11/6/2025.] |
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