Rodriguez v. A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc.
Plaintiff: William Rodriguez
Defendant: A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2026cv21173
Filed: February 23, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Becerra
Referring Judge: Edwin G Torres
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1442 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER SETTING TRIAL, CALENDAR CALL, REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE, PRETRIAL DEADLINES, AND PRETRIAL PROCEDURES: ( Jury Trial set for 4/5/2027 09:30 AM in Miami Division before Judge Jacqueline Becerra., Calendar Call set for 3/30/2027 08:30 AM in Miami Division before Judge Jacqueline Becerra.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres for all discovery matters. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/20/2026. 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.
March 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REFERRING MOTION TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE REFERRING DE #7 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by William Rodriguez. Motions referred to Judge Edwin G. Torres. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
March 17, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION to Remand to State Court by William Rodriguez. Responses due by 3/31/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Espino, Monica)
March 16, 2026 Filing 6 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by William Rodriguez (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Espino, Monica)
March 10, 2026 Filing 5 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent A C S & Sons, Inc. for A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc. (Swanson, Lauren)
March 2, 2026 Filing 4 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal by A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc.. (Swanson, Lauren)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER REGARDING PROCEDURES. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 2/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (jas)
February 23, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra. 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. (cwc)
February 23, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19243796, filed by A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - State Court Complaint/Cover Sheet/Docket Sheet/Summons Return, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Swanson, Lauren) (No Answer/No Motion to Dismiss Filed) Modified Text on 2/23/2026 (cwc).

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Plaintiff: William Rodriguez
Represented By: Monica Espino
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Defendant: A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc.
Represented By: Lauren Dale Swanson
Represented By: Andrew Michael Gordon
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