Gordon v. Puppyspot Group, LLC
Plaintiff: Regina Hall Gordon
Defendant: Puppyspot Group, LLC
Case Number: 0:2026cv60173
Filed: January 22, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Panayotta D Augustin-Birch
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 0201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE of Settlement by Regina Hall Gordon (Cuthbertson, Dillon)
April 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER AMENDING TRIAL AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE AND REQUIRING MEDIATION: ( Jury Trial set for 5/17/2027 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch., Calendar Call set for 5/5/2027 10:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch., Status Conference Re: Discovery Matters set for 8/17/2026 10:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch., Amended Pleadings due by 6/8/2026., Discovery due by 9/7/2026., Joinder of Parties due by 6/8/2026., In Limine Motions due by 2/22/2027., Dispositive Motions due by 12/21/2026., Motions due by 12/21/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 1/25/2027.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediation Deadline 9/7/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 4/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc) #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.
April 18, 2026 Filing 15 Corporate Disclosure Statement [Rule 7.1] by Puppyspot Group, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Digital Fuel PS Partners, LLC for Puppyspot Group, LLC (Barish, Matthew)
April 17, 2026 Filing 14 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule by Regina Hall Gordon (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cuthbertson, Dillon)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER requiring Joint Scheduling Report. By April 17, 2026, the parties must file a Joint Scheduling Report that complies with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 16.1(b). The Joint Scheduling Report must propose at least three alternative weeks for trial. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 4/7/2026. (mdl)
March 30, 2026 Calendar Call and Trial before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks cancelled per DE #12 Order of Reference. (jcy)
March 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER OF REFERENCE REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch for Trial. Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks no longer assigned as presider judge in case. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
March 26, 2026 Filing 11 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch: Scheduling Conference held on 3/26/2026 via Zoom Video Teleconference. Total time in court: 0 hour(s) : 9 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Dillon Scott Cuthbertson, Matthew Allen Barish. (mdl)
March 26, 2026 Filing 10 Joint Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge signed by all parties . Filed by Regina Hall Gordon (Cuthbertson, Dillon)
March 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: A Scheduling Conference is set in this matter on March 26, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in the Fort Lauderdale Division before United States Magistrate Judge Augustin-Birch, to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference. Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two business days prior to 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 strongly 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. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 16096518849 and Passcode: 752819. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of the conference report requirement of Local Rule 16.1(b). Any request to continue the Scheduling Conference must be made by filing a motion that must include at least three alternative dates on which all counsel and any pro se parties are available for a rescheduled Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 3/17/2026. (mdl)
March 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch for Scheduling Conference, and Setting Trial Date. ( Calendar Call set for 9/2/2026 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Jury Trial set for 9/8/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.) Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (ls)
March 9, 2026 Filing 7 Defendant Puppyspot Group, LLC's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Puppyspot Group, LLC. (Barish, Matthew)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part #5 Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to the Complaint. Defendant seeks a 30-day extension of time to file a Response to the Complaint, stating that counsel was recently retained and needs additional time to review the allegations. Motions for extension of time must set forth good cause supported by specific facts. This motion is lacking in details and does not provide me with sufficient information to determine whether the good cause standard is met. I will grant the motion in part because the request is unopposed. Counsel is advised that future motions to extend litigation deadlines must be better supported. Defendant must respond to the Complaint by March 9, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/23/2026. (kid)
February 20, 2026 Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, through March 23, 2026 by Puppyspot Group, LLC. Attorney Matthew Allen Barish added to party Puppyspot Group, LLC(pty:dft). Responses due by 3/6/2026. (Barish, Matthew)
February 16, 2026 Filing 4 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Regina Hall Gordon. Puppyspot Group, LLC served on 1/30/2026, response/answer due 2/20/2026. (Cuthbertson, Dillon)
January 22, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Puppyspot Group, LLC. (cwc)
January 22, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch 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. (cwc)
January 22, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19144426, filed by Regina Hall Gordon. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s), #3 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Statement of Claim)(Cuthbertson, Dillon)

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