La Huff-Berry et al v. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. et al
Plaintiff: SHERRY LA HUFF- BERRY, DENNIS BERRY and Sherry La Huff-Berry
Defendant: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and John Does ##1-20
Case Number: 1:2020cv20436
Filed: January 31, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Office: Miami Office
Presiding Judge: Edwin G Torres
Referring Judge: Kathleen M Williams
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 45 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #44 Motion for Extension of Time. The Parties shall file their joint stipulation of dismissal on or before April 18, 2020. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 3/18/2020. (sgi)
March 18, 2020 Filing 44 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file Joint Stipulation of Dismissal re 43 Order Dismissing Case,,, by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. Responses due by 4/1/2020 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Clair, William)
February 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING JOINT STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL AND ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING CASE. THIS MATTER is before the Court on the notice #42 indicating that the Parties have reached a settlement in this matter. Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that on or before March 18, 2020, the Parties shall file a joint stipulation to dismiss. If the Parties wish for the Court to retain jurisdiction, they are advised that they must submit the settlement agreement for review and any stipulation must comply with the Eleventh Circuit's holding in Anago Franchising, Inc. v. Shaz, LLC, 677 F.3d 1272 (11th Cir. 2012). Otherwise, the dismissal of this matter is effective upon the filing of the Parties' joint stipulation of dismissal. Id. This case is CLOSED for administrative purposes. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 2/26/2020. (sgi)
February 25, 2020 Filing 42 NOTICE of Settlement by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Clair, William)
February 19, 2020 Filing 41 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William F. Clair on behalf of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Clair, William)
February 19, 2020 Filing 40 Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. Attorney William F. Clair added to party Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(pty:dft). (Clair, William)
February 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres for Discovery Matters and Notice of Court Practices and Procedures. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 2/5/2020. See attached document for full details. (ls)
January 31, 2020 Filing 38 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Dennis A. Durkin, mailing date January 31, 2020, (pt)
January 31, 2020 Filing 37 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney George N. Styliades, mailing date January 31, 2020, (pt)
January 31, 2020 Filing 36 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres 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. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (jua)
January 31, 2020 Filing 35 Case transferred in from New Jersey; Case Number 2:19-cv-07946. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jua).
January 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER that Defendant's Motion (ECF No. #8 ) is GRANTED; This case shall be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, etc. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/30/2020. (ams, )
January 30, 2020 Filing 33 OPINION. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/30/2020. (ams, )
January 30, 2020 ***Civil Case Terminated. See Order #34 (ams, )
January 13, 2020 Filing 32 Transcript of Hearing held on October 22, 2019, before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 2/3/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/13/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/13/2020. (mfr)
January 13, 2020 Filing 31 TEXT: The Court has reviewed the letter from counsel (D.E. 30). The venue motion is being handled by Judge Cecchi. The next conference with Judge Mannion is scheduled for 2/21/2020 at 9:15 AM. Plaintiff(s)' counsel is to initiate the call. Eight days before that date, counsel shall file a joint agenda letter (up to 3 pages) itemizing the issues, if any, to be discussed at the upcoming conference. (Mannion, Steven)
December 30, 2019 Filing 30 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr.. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
December 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 29 TEXT ORDER: The telephone conference scheduled for 12/23/2019 is adjourned to 2/21/2020 at 9:15 AM. Plaintiff(s)' counsel is to initiate the call. Eight days before that date, counsel shall file a joint agenda letter (up to 3 pages) itemizing the issues, if any, to be discussed at the upcoming conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 12/13/19. (Mannion, Steven)
December 6, 2019 Filing 28 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr.. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
December 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 TEXT ORDER -- Telephone conference scheduled for 12/23/2019 is adjourned to 1/6/2020 at 9:15 AM, Plaintiff(s) shall initiate the call. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 12/3/2019. (spc, )
November 21, 2019 Filing 26 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr. re #25 Letter. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
November 20, 2019 Filing 25 Letter from George N. Styliades, Esquire. (STYLIADES, GEORGE)
November 4, 2019 Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 150, receipt number NEW040947 as to William F. Clair (ams, )
October 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Pro Hac Vice Admission of William F. Clair, Esquire. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 10/31/2019. (ams, )
October 29, 2019 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice submitted by George Styliades on 10/28/2019 contains an improper signature. Only Registered Users are permitted to sign electronically filed documents with an s/. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT WITH A PROPER SIGNATURE. You may attach the signature page using the event Exhibit to Document under Other Documents (ams, )
October 29, 2019 Set Deadlines as to #23 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of William F. Clair, Esquire. Motion set for 12/2/2019 before Judge Claire C. Cecchi. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (ams, )
October 28, 2019 Filing 23 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of William F. Clair, Esquire by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Certification of George N. Styliades, Esquire, #2 Certification of William F. Clair, Esquire, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(STYLIADES, GEORGE)
October 22, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion: Status Conference held on 10/22/2019. Text order entered scheduling next conference for 12/23/2019 at 2 PM (spc, )
October 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 TEXT ORDER: A telephone conference is scheduled with Judge Mannion on 12/23/2019 at 2:00 PM. Plaintiff(s)' counsel is to initiate the call. Eight days before that date, counsel shall file a joint agenda letter (up to 3 pages) itemizing the issues, if any, to be discussed at the upcoming conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 10/22/19. (Mannion, Steven)
October 21, 2019 Filing 21 Letter from Both Parties Re: Status. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
September 27, 2019 Filing 20 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr.. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
September 5, 2019 Filing 19 REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. re #8 MOTION to Dismiss and to Enforce Forum-Selection Clause and Transfer Action (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(STYLIADES, GEORGE)
August 29, 2019 Filing 18 BRIEF in Opposition filed by SHERRY LA HUFF- BERRY re #8 MOTION to Dismiss and to Enforce Forum-Selection Clause and Transfer Action (Attachments: #1 Certification of Plaintiff in Opposition to Motion, #2 Certificate of Service)(DURKIN, DENNIS)
July 23, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion: Scheduling Conference held on 7/23/2019. Initial scheduling order filed. (spc, )
July 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 7/23/2019. (dam, )
July 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER Denying #14 Letter request to adjourn Rule 16 Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 7/22/2019. (byl)
July 22, 2019 Filing 15 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr., Attorney for Plaintiffs re #14 Letter, #13 Order, Set Hearings, Set/Clear Flags. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
July 19, 2019 Filing 14 Letter from George N. Styliades, Esquire Requesting Adjournment of Rule 16 Conference re #13 Order, Set Hearings, Set/Clear Flags. (STYLIADES, GEORGE)
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER Scheduling Initial R16 Conference for 7/23/2019 10:00 AM in Newark - Courtroom 2B before Judge Steven C. Mannion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 6/19/2019. (spc, )
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER Granting #10 joint Letter requesting the adjournment of #8 Motion to Dismiss to July 15, 2019. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/17/2019. (byl)
June 17, 2019 Reset Deadlines as to #8 MOTION to Dismiss and to Enforce Forum-Selection Clause and Transfer Action. Motion set for 7/15/2019 before Judge Claire C. Cecchi. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (byl)
June 13, 2019 Filing 11 Certification of George N. Styliades, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. on behalf of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. Re #9 Order,. (STYLIADES, GEORGE)
June 11, 2019 Filing 10 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr.. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
June 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Letter ORDER. Defendant shall file jurisdictional affidavits within 14 days stating the citizenship of each member/partner of Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. as instructed by Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Co. as of the time the case was filed in this Court. Plaintiffs shall likewise file jurisdictional affidavits stating their citizenship within 14 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 6/3/2019. (byl)
May 22, 2019 Filing 8 MOTION to Dismiss and to Enforce Forum-Selection Clause and Transfer Action by ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.. Responses due by 6/3/2019 (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss and to Enforce Forum-Selection Clause and Transfer Action, #2 Affidavit of Ivette Gari, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., #3 Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(STYLIADES, GEORGE)
May 22, 2019 Set Deadlines as to #8 MOTION to Dismiss and to Enforce Forum-Selection Clause and Transfer Action. Motion set for 6/17/2019 before Judge Claire C. Cecchi. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (byl)
May 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER extending time upon which Defendant, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., may answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaint up to, but not beyond Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion on 5/16/2019. (byl)
May 15, 2019 Filing 6 Letter from George N. Styliades, Esquire, Pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b). (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(STYLIADES, GEORGE)
May 13, 2019 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by GEORGE N. STYLIADES on behalf of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. (STYLIADES, GEORGE)
April 16, 2019 Filing 4 Letter from Dennis A. Durkin, Sr.. (DURKIN, DENNIS)
April 4, 2019 Filing 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed by SHERRY LA HUFF- BERRY, DENNIS BERRY. All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Acknowledgment of Service)(DURKIN, DENNIS)
March 7, 2019 Filing 2 SUMMONS ISSUED as to ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (dam, )
March 7, 2019 Judge Claire C. Cecchi and Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion added. (eu, )
March 6, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number 0312-9475164) with JURY DEMAND, filed by SHERRY LA HUFF- BERRY, DENNIS BERRY. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DURKIN, DENNIS)

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