Ledesma v. Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Daniela Ledesma
Defendant: Michael Lustigman and Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC a Florida limited liability company doing business as Treesome Natural Food Cafe
Case Number: 1:2026cv22682
Filed: April 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
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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June 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PAPERLESS ORDER denying #8 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Sua sponte review of the docket reflects that Plaintiff has filed a First Amended Complaint, [ECF No. 13]. Therefore, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, [ECF No. 8], is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/10/2026. (twk)
June 10, 2026 Filing 13 First AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT against All Defendants, filed by Daniela Ledesma.(Padilla, Santiago)
June 5, 2026 Filing 12 Plaintiff's NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND COMPLAINT, by Daniela Ledesma re 9 Order,,, (Padilla, Santiago)
June 2, 2026 Filing 11 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis, for purposes of a settlement conference per #10 Order. (amb)
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER IN ACTIONS BROUGHT UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (twk)
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER on #8 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Counts V and VI of Plaintiff's Complaint ("Motion"). The Motion argues that Counts V and VI of Plaintiff's Complaint, [ECF No. 1], should be dismissed with prejudice for failure to comply with the notice requirements of Fla. Stat. 448.110(6)(a). See Mot. at 4-10. Without expressing any views as to the Motion's merits, the Court reminds Plaintiff that she may cure the purported pleading defects by filing an amended complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1)(B). Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED to either amend the Complaint on or before June 22, 2026, or respond to the Motion on or before June 15, 2026. Should Plaintiff wish to avail herself of the opportunity to amend the Complaint, she shall file a notice on or before June 15, 2026 indicating her intent. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/2/2026. (twk)
June 2, 2026 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 9 Order. Amended Complaint due by 6/22/2026. (amb)
June 1, 2026 Filing 8 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM as to Counts V and VI by Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC, Michael Lustigman. Responses due by 6/15/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - January 13, 2026 Demand Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel to Defendants)(Amit, Adi)
June 1, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Adi Amit on behalf of Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC, Michael Lustigman. Attorney Adi Amit added to party Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Adi Amit added to party Michael Lustigman(pty:dft). (Amit, Adi)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING COMBINED RESPONSES. Sua sponte review of the record indicates that Defendants were served on May 11, 2026. See Proofs of Service, [ECF Nos. 4 and 5]. Accordingly, to better manage the orderly progress of this case, Defendants shall submit a single combined response or separate answers within the time allowed for the last-served Defendant to respond under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/14/2026. (twk)
May 13, 2026 Filing 5 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Daniela Ledesma. Michael Lustigman served on 5/11/2026, response/answer due 6/1/2026. (Padilla, Santiago)
May 13, 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 Daniela Ledesma. Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC served on 5/11/2026, response/answer due 6/1/2026. (Padilla, Santiago)
April 20, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Juice and Java Sunny Isles, LLC, Michael Lustigman. (kpe)
April 17, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis 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. (kpe)
April 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND THE FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE ACT, against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19442217, filed by Daniela Ledesma. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A" - Calculation of Wages Owed, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Summon(s), #4 Summon(s))(Padilla, Santiago)

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