Shavarini v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Plaintiff: Hadi Shavarini
Defendant: The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Case Number: 1:2026cv23736
Filed: May 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Lauren Fleischer Louis
Referring Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 1001 E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER SETTING BENCH TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Bench Trial set for 5/17/2027 in Miami Division before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II. Calendar Call set for 5/11/2027 11:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II. Within seven (7) days of the mediation, the parties shall file a joint mediation report with the Court. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
July 10, 2026 Filing 10 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Rivera, Hector)
June 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: The parties are directed to prepare and file a joint scheduling report, as required by Local Rule 16.1, by July 10, 2026. In addition, by July 10, 2026, the parties, including governmental parties, must file--to the extent not previously submitted--Certificates of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statements. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
June 23, 2026 Filing 8 Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hadi Shavarini (Schaefer, Kevin)
June 23, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Hadi Shavarini. The Prudential Insurance Company of America served on 5/29/2026, response/answer due 6/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Schaefer, Kevin)
June 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PAPERLESS ORDER Requiring Proof of Service. On June 22, 2026, Defendant filed an Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Complaint, [ECF No. 1]. However, there is no proof in the record that Defendant was served with process. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to file a Return of Service evidencing service on Defendant the Prudential Insurance Company of America for clarity of the record on or before June 30, 2026. Failure to comply with this Order will result in sanctions, including dismissal, without further notice. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/23/2026. (mb03)
June 22, 2026 Filing 5 Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by The Prudential Insurance Company of America identifying Corporate Parent Prudential Financial, Inc. for The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Rivera, Hector)
June 22, 2026 Filing 4 Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint and additional defenses by The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Attorney Hector Ralph Rivera added to party The Prudential Insurance Company of America(pty:dft). (Rivera, Hector)
May 28, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to The Prudential Insurance Company of America. (wce)
May 27, 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. (wce)
May 27, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS against The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19589419, filed by Hadi Shavarini. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s))(Schaefer, Kevin)

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Plaintiff: Hadi Shavarini
Represented By: Kevin P Schaefer
Represented By: Edward Philip Dabdoub
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Defendant: The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Represented By: Hector Ralph Rivera
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