Forrester v. Sofidel America Corp.
| Michael Forrester |
| Sofidel America Corp. |
| 8:2026cv00873 |
| March 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| William F Jung |
| Anthony E Porcelli |
| Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 18
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings/Joinder of Parties due by 7/31/2026. Discovery due by 3/5/2027. Dispositive motions due by 4/2/2027. Pretrial statement due by 8/5/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/12/2027 at 9:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15 B before Judge William F. Jung. Jury Trial set for the September 2027 Trial Term commencing 9/7/2027 at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15 B before Judge William F. Jung. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 5/20/2026. (CCB)
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| Filing 17 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Barker, Allison) |
| Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Sofidel America Corp. with Jury Demand. filed by Michael Forrester.(Barker, Allison) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA74237 for $150) by attorney Allison A. Barker, appearing on behalf of Michael Forrester. Related document: #8 Unopposed MOTION for Allison A. Barker to appear pro hac vice . (EGP) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Michael Forrester. Related case(s): No (Wenzel, Steven) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Allison A. Barker Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Motion for More Definite Statement. The counts should not each incorporate all foregoing paragraphs. Thus the final count, for example, would include all counts that go before. Movant also makes a good point about separating out discrete causes of action, one per count. Plaintiff may kindly amend within 14 days. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 5/4/2026. (Jung, William)
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| Filing 12 MOTION for More Definite Statement by Sofidel America Corp.. (Ershock, Alex) |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sofidel America Corp. identifying Corporate Parent Sofidel S.p.A. for Sofidel America Corp. (Ershock, Alex) Modified text on 5/1/2026 (EGP). |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Alex Brandon Claude Ershock on behalf of Sofidel America Corp. (Ershock, Alex) |
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Allison A. Barker may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Michael Forrester. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/30/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Allison A. Barker to appear pro hac vice by Michael Forrester. (Wenzel, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jonathan A. Beckerman on behalf of Sofidel America Corp.. Lead Counsel: Jonathan A. Beckerman. (Beckerman, Jonathan) |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Michael Forrester. (Wenzel, Steven) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Sofidel America Corp. (FLY) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Allison A. Barker 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). (LAW) |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge William F. Jung and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:26-cv-00873-WFJ-AEP. (LAW) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Steven Greg Wenzel on behalf of Michael Forrester. Lead Counsel: Steven G. Wenzel. (Wenzel, Steven) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Sofidel America Corp. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24685177) filed by Michael Forrester. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Wenzel, Steven) |
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| Plaintiff: Michael Forrester | |
| Represented By: | Allison A. Barker |
| Represented By: | Steven Greg Wenzel |
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| Represented By: | Alex Brandon Claude Ershock |
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