Castro v. Brightline, Inc.
Plaintiff: Kyle Castro
Defendant: Brightline, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2024cv20620
Filed: February 16, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 29, 2024 Filing 32 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re 31 PRE-TRIAL ORDER NO. 1. Order filed twice, docket entry has been restricted. (jas)
March 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 PRE-TRIAL ORDER NO. 1. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 2/16/2024. See attached document for full details. (jas)
February 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSE-OUT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II on 2/16/2024. See attached document for full details. (gp)
February 16, 2024 Filing 28 MDL Transfer In Case Receipt from Northern District of California. Case Number 23-cv-02909-WHA with documents 1-25. Assigned FLSD Case Number 24-cv-24620-RAR. Re: FLSD MDL Case Number 24-md-3090-RAR (jas)
February 16, 2024 Filing 27 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. (jas)
February 16, 2024 Filing 26 Case transferred in from California Northern; Case Number 3:23-cv-02909. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jas).
February 16, 2024 Case Closed for administrative purposes only. Per Order of Consolidation and Administrative Close-out. (gp)
February 15, 2024 Filing 25 TRANSFER ORDER (MDL 3090) by MDL Panel transferring case to the Southern District of Florida. (mcl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/15/2024)
February 15, 2024 Case electronically transferred to the Southern District of Florida. (mcl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/15/2024)
October 20, 2023 Filing 24 Notice of Motion Filed in MDL 3090 In Re: Fortra File Transfer Software Data Security Breach Litigation. Defendants NationsBenefits, LLC and NationsBenefits Holdings, LLC's Motion for Transfer and Centralization of Related Actions to the District of Minnesota Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407 for Consolidated Pretrial Proceedings. (Rule 6.2 of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation). (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Schedule of Actions)(wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/20/2023)
September 13, 2023 Filing 23 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William Alsup: Motion Hearing held on 9/13/2023 re Motions to Appoint Counsel. Parties proffered argument. Court takes motions under submission. Written order to issue.Total Time in Court: 10:04 - 10:41 = 37 Minutes. Court Reporter: Kelly Shainline. Plaintiff Attorneys: John Yanchunis, Brian Murray, Caren Sencer, Peter Jannace. Defendant Attorney: Sam Diamant. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (afm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/13/2023)
August 29, 2023 Filing 22 Remark: All filings to be made in master case: 3:23-cv-02132-WHA / Rosa et al v. Brightline, Inc. (afm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/29/2023)
August 28, 2023 Set/Reset Deadlines as to (29 in 3:23-cv-02132-WHA) MOTION to Appoint Counsel , (31 in 3:23-cv-02132-WHA) MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel Plaintiff Kyle Castro's Application for Leadership Appointment, (30 in 3:23-cv-02132-WHA) MOTION to Appoint Counsel as Interim Co-Lead Counsel, the firms of Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group and Glancy, Prongay & Murray LLP. Motion Hearing reset for 9/14/2023 11:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 12, 19th Floor before Judge William Alsup. (afm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2023)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge William Alsup for all further proceedings. Judge Vince Chhabria no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras.. Signed by Clerk on 7/25/2023. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(ark, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2023)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 7/25/2023. (afm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2023)
June 29, 2023 Filing 19 DEFENDANT BRIGHTLINE, INC.S CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Rule 7.1 Disclosures by Brightline, Inc. (Voigts, Anne) (Filed on 6/29/2023) Modified on 6/30/2023 (kmg, COURT STAFF).
June 29, 2023 Filing 18 Certificate of Interested Entities by Brightline, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Kevin Miller, Other Affiliate Ann Lamont, Other Affiliate Oak HC/FT Partners III, L.P., Other Affiliate KKR Bluebird Aggregator L.P., Other Affiliate Threshold Ventures III, L.P., Other Affiliate GV 2021, L.P., Other Affiliate Emily Melton, Other Affiliate Ben Robbins, Other Affiliate Johnny Kim, Other Affiliate Naomi Allen, Other Affiliate Giovanni Colella, Other Affiliate Gary Alpert, Other Affiliate David Grodberg, Other Affiliate Aleksandra Peters, Other Affiliate Romy Saloner, Other Affiliate Myra Altman, Other Affiliate Amy Chen, Other Affiliate Sarah Weatherhead, Other Affiliate Haleigh Tebben for Brightline, Inc.. (Voigts, Anne) (Filed on 6/29/2023)
June 29, 2023 Filing 17 JOINT STIPULATION re #6 Summons Returned Executed Joint Stipulation For Extension Of Time To Respond To Complaint -- Response Date: August 4, 2023 filed by Brightline, Inc.. (Voigts, Anne) (Filed on 6/29/2023) Modified on 6/30/2023 (kmg, COURT STAFF).
June 29, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Margaret Voigts , Counsel on Behalf of Defendant Brightline, Inc. (Voigts, Anne) (Filed on 6/29/2023)
June 28, 2023 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE by Kyle Castro re 12 Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only, 14 Clerk's Notice, Util - Teleconference Zoom, #13 Order Reassigning Case,,, Case Assigned/Reassigned, #11 Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge (Sencer, Caren) (Filed on 6/28/2023)
June 28, 2023 Filing 14 REASSIGNED CASE - NOTICE OF NEW HEARING DATE: You are notified that the Court has scheduled an Initial Case Management Conference before Judge Vince Chhabria upon reassignment. For a copy of Judge Chhabria's Standing Order and other information, please refer to the Court's website at www.cand.uscourts.gov. Joint Case Management Statement due by 9/8/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/15/2023 at 10:00 AM by Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. One list of names of all counsel appearing for all parties must be sent in one email to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Friday, September 8, 2023 by no later than 12:00PM. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(bxs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/28/2023)
June 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Vince Chhabria for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by Clerk on 06/28/2023. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/28/2023)
June 27, 2023 Filing 12 CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/27/2023)
June 27, 2023 Filing 11 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Kyle Castro.. (Jannace, Peter) (Filed on 6/27/2023)
June 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson granting #9 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/27/2023)
June 27, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18395939.) filed by Kyle Castro. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing TN)(Wall, Michael) (Filed on 6/27/2023)
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson granting #7 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/20/2023)
June 20, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18373350.) filed by Kyle Castro. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing KY, #2 Certificate of Good Standing US DC WD KY)(Jannace, Peter) (Filed on 6/20/2023)
June 15, 2023 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kyle Castro. Brightline, Inc. served on 6/14/2023, answer due 7/5/2023. (Sencer, Caren) (Filed on 6/15/2023)
June 13, 2023 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Brightline, Inc. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/13/2023)
June 13, 2023 Filing 4 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 9/7/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/14/2023 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom E, 15th Floor. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/13/2023)
June 13, 2023 Filing 3 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 6/27/2023. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/13/2023)
June 13, 2023 Filing 2 Proposed Summons. (Sencer, Caren) (Filed on 6/13/2023)
June 13, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brightline, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-18355630.). Filed byBrightline, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sencer, Caren) (Filed on 6/13/2023)

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Plaintiff: Kyle Castro
Represented By: Michael J. Wall
Represented By: Caren P. Sencer
Represented By: Peter James Jannace
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Defendant: Brightline, Inc.
Represented By: Anne Margaret Voigts
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