Irish v. Shorty's Inc.
Plaintiff: Kadeem Irish
Defendant: Shorty's Inc.
Case Number: 1:2026cv20021
Filed: January 5, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Beth Bloom
Referring Judge: Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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February 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. On January 27, 2026, the Court ordered the parties to jointly file a proposed order on or before February 17, 2026, scheduling mediation, setting forth their selected mediator pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, and a time, date, and place for mediation. ECF No. #7 ("Scheduling Order "). Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that no later than March 6, 2026, the parties shall file a proposed order scheduling mediation, as required by the Scheduling Order. Failure to comply will result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, dismissal without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (mbn)
January 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER Setting Discovery Status Conference:, ( Status Report due by 6/24/2026.) Status Conference Re: Discovery Matters set for 7/1/2026 10:00 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 1/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
January 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 1/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
January 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: (Amended Pleadings due by 3/28/2026, Discovery due by 8/18/2026, Expert Discovery due by 8/18/2026, Joinder of Parties due by 3/28/2026, In Limine Motions due by 9/30/2026, Dispositive Motions due by 9/9/2026, Joint Pretrial Stipulation due by 9/30/2026, Jury Trial set for 12/14/2026 09:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom, Calendar Call set for 12/8/2026 01:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom.), REFERRING CASE to Mediation. (Mediation Deadline 9/1/2026.), REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein for all Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 1/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (jas)
January 26, 2026 Filing 6 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Shorty's Inc. (Rodriguez, Carmen)
January 8, 2026 Filing 5 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Shorty's Inc.. (Rodriguez, Carmen)
January 6, 2026 Filing 4 RESPONSE to #3 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report,, Set Response/Answer Due Deadline, by Shorty's Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Rodriguez, Carmen)
January 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER ON POST-REMOVAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report (Joint Scheduling Report due by 1/26/2026), Shorty's Inc. response/answer due 1/12/2026. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 1/5/2026. See attached document for full details. (nan)
January 5, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein 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. (drz)
January 5, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19086837, filed by Shorty's Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2)(Rodriguez, Carmen) Modified text on 1/5/2026 (drz). (No Answer, Affirmative Defenses or Motion to Dismiss filed in State Court)

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Plaintiff: Kadeem Irish
Represented By: Andrew James Schertzer
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Defendant: Shorty's Inc.
Represented By: Carmen Maria Rodriguez
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