Smith et al v. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd.
| CHAD SMITH and STEPHANIE SMITH |
| NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. |
| 1:2026cv23439 |
| May 15, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Cecilia M Altonaga |
| Lisette M Reid |
| Marine |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 15 RESPONSE in Opposition re #6 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint filed by Chad Smith, Stephanie Smith. Replies due by 7/14/2026. (Wentz, Ashley) |
Filing 14
ORDER SCHEDULING MEDIATION before Mediator Elisabeth M. Rock on October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The parties are reminded that a report of the mediation is due within seven (7) days of the mediation conference. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 13 Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added Elisabeth M. Rock as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 10/01/2026 at 10:00 a.m.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wentz, Ashley) |
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Filing 12
ORDER granting in part #11 Plaintiffs, Chad Smith and Stephanie Smith's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response... Plaintiffs' deadline to respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss #6 is extended to July 7, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/26/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 11 Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer (UNOPPOSED) TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTS I-IV OF PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT by Chad Smith, Stephanie Smith. Responses due by 7/9/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wentz, Ashley) |
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Filing 10
ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Jury Trial set for 5/3/2027 before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Calendar Call set for 4/27/2027 at 9:00 AM in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Parties must have completed mediation and filed a mediation report by 12/17/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt) #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.
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| Filing 9 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Chad Smith, Stephanie Smith (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wentz, Ashley) |
| Filing 8 Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Chad Smith, Stephanie Smith (Wentz, Ashley) |
| Filing 7 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. identifying Corporate Parent NCL International, Ltd., Corporate Parent Arrasas Limited, Corporate Parent NCL Corporation Ltd., Corporate Parent Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. for NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. (Sussman, Todd) |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint by NCL (Bahamas) Ltd.. Attorney Todd L Sussman added to party NCL (Bahamas) Ltd.(pty:dft). Responses due by 6/30/2026. (Sussman, Todd) |
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Filing 5
ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties due by 6/26/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/28/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| 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 CHAD SMITH, STEPHANIE SMITH. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. served on 5/26/2026, response/answer due 6/16/2026. (Wentz, Ashley) |
| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. (scn) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid 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. (scn) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19549269, filed by CHAD SMITH, STEPHANIE SMITH. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s))(Wentz, Ashley) |
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