Wearing v. Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC
| Tarek Wearing |
| Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC |
| Shane Munoz |
| 8:2026cv01451 |
| May 14, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Lindsay S Griffin |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment |
| Americans with Disabilities Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 21 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC.(Cavaliere, Christopher) |
Filing 20
ORDER appointing Shane Munoz as mediator in this action. The mediation conference is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. The Court directs that all counsel, parties, corporate representatives, and any other required claims professionals shall be present at the mediation conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement. The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/7/2026. (DMD)
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| Filing 19 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Shane Munoz. (Hill, Brandon) |
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Filing 18
ORDER regarding motions for summary judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/16/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the Court's #16 Case Management and Scheduling Order, no case management hearing will be held. Additionally, in order to keep cases moving on track, the Court has found it necessary to impose some restrictions on the types and number of extensions to case management deadlines that it grants. Thus, the parties are advised that, while short extensions, especially if unopposed, will be favorably considered, the Court will not substantially move the dispositive motions deadline or the trial date. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/16/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 16
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by February 15, 2027. Dispositive motions due by March 17, 2027. Pretrial Conference scheduled for July 15, 2027, at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Jury Trial scheduled for the August 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 14B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Conduct mediation by February 22, 2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/16/2026. (GSO)
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| Filing 15 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Cavaliere, Christopher) |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint. (Doc. #10). Response now due July 9, 2026. This extension does not alter the deadline to file the Case Management Report. (Doc. # 7). Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/10/2026. (DMD)
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| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Morgan E Carr on behalf of Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC (Carr, Morgan) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Cavaliere, Christopher) |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC. (Cavaliere, Christopher) |
| Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC. (Cavaliere, Christopher) |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Tarek Wearing. (Hill, Brandon) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Tarek Wearing. Related case(s): Yes (Hill, Brandon) |
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by June 23, 2026, file a completed uniform Case Management Report. The Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery in the vast majority of cases. If the parties believe that more than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. After the Case Management Report is filed, the Court will determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/19/2026. (DMD)
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| Filing 6 RETURN of service executed on May 19, 2026 by Tarek Wearing as to Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC. (Hill, Brandon) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c) and Local Rule 3.03. -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to file promptly a Notice of a Related Action identifying and describing any related action either pending or closed in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.03 requires each party to file a disclosure statement. Counsel must make their disclosures using the standard court form. The Disclosure Statement form can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (GSO) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC. (CTR) |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:26-cv-01451-VMC-LSG. (CTR) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brandon J. Hill on behalf of Tarek Wearing. Lead Counsel: Brandon J. Hill. (Hill, Brandon) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Hardhat Workforce Solutions, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24952040) filed by Tarek Wearing. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Hill, Brandon) |
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