Pierce v. Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC
| Donnell Pierce |
| Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC |
| Carlos Burruezo |
| 8:2026cv00526 |
| February 25, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Steven D Merryday |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1981 Job Discrimination (Race) |
| Both |
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| Filing 21 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on January 26, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. eastern before Carlos Burruezo, Esq.. (Longman, Troy) |
Filing 20
ORDER appointing Carlos Burruezo as mediator; designating Troy Longman 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 no later than MARCH 31, 2027. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/25/2026. (BES)
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| Set / Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines/Hearings: Pretrial Conference set for 8/24/2027 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 12 B before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite Jury Trial set for 9/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15 A before Judge Steven D. Merryday. (JTM) |
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Filing 19
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Pre-trial conference scheduled for 08/24/2027 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 12B before Magistrate Judge Christopher Tuite; jury trial set for the SEPTEMBER 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 15A before Judge Steven D. Merryday. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/23/2026. (BES)
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| Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Evans, D.) |
| Filing 17 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Donnell Pierce. (Longman, Troy) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Donnell Pierce. Related case(s): No (Longman, Troy) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Brittney I Polo on behalf of Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC (Polo, Brittney) Modified docket text on 5/13/2026 (JOS). |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action Defendant's Notice of Pendency per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. Related case(s): No (Evans, D.) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by D. Porpoise Evans on behalf of Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. Lead Counsel: D. Porpoise Evans. (Evans, D.) |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, Other Affiliate Artisan Design Group for Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. (Evans, D.) Modified on 5/12/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
| Filing 11 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand and Statement of Defenses to Plaintiff's Complaint by Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC.(Evans, D.) Modified on 5/12/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on April 21, 2026 by Donnell Pierce as to Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. (Longman, Troy) |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS reissued as to Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. (RLD) |
| Filing 8 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Donnell Pierce. (Longman, Troy) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Troy Edward Longman, II on behalf of Donnell Pierce. Lead Counsel: Troy E. Longman, II, Esq.. (Longman, Troy) |
| Filing 6 Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Merryday and Magistrate Judge Tuite. New Case Number: 8:26-cv-526-SDM-CPT. (JNB) |
| Filing 5 Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 9:26-cv-80179. File received electronically |
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Filing 4
ORDER Transferring Case: Transferring Case to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; Closing Case. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 2/25/2026. See attached document for full details. (ls) [Transferred from flsd on 2/25/2026.]
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| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. (scn) [Transferred from flsd on 2/25/2026.] |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Aileen M. Cannon. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Ryon M. McCabe 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. (scn) [Transferred from flsd on 2/25/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, LLC. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19243773, filed by Donnell Pierce. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s))(Longman, Troy) [Transferred from flsd on 2/25/2026.] |
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