Caro v. Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC
Plaintiff: John C. Caro, Jr.
Defendant: Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC
Consolidated Defendant: Robert Cowan
Not Yet Classified: Brown & Brown of Louisiana L L C
Case Number: 3:2023cv00596
Filed: July 25, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Richard L Bourgeois
Referring Judge: John W deGravelles
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: A Status Conference was held on 9/19/2023. The Court and counsel discussed the request for a TRO. It is Ordered that a Motion Hearing before the District Judge set for 12/5/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles regarding the #17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Discovery. Pretrial briefs shall be filed on or before 11/21/2023. (JEG)
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #20 Joint Motion to Reschedule Status Conference. Status Conference on 9/19/2023 is reset for 3:00 p.m. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 09/18/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Joint MOTION Reschedule Status Conference by Brown & Brown of Louisiana L L C, John C. Caro, Jr., Robert Cowan (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Lavigne, Joseph)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Notice to Counsel: A Status Conference is set for 9/19/2023 at 2:00 PM by zoom before Judge John W. deGravelles to discuss (Doc. 17)MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Expedited Discovery by Brown & Brown of Louisiana L L C. This motion was originally filed in 23cv788 as Doc. 5 and has been moved to the lead case (23cv596) for case management purposes.Evidence, in electronic format, shall be provided in accordance with Local Rule 79 and Administrative Procedures.Participants must be in appropriate courtroom attire, seated in a private room or office, and using a camera that is stationary. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC)
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Case 23-00788-BAJ-EWD is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Civil Action No. 23-00596-JWD-RLB for all further proceedings, including trial. Civil Action No. 23-00596-JWD-RLB shall be designated the lead case. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 08/31/2023. (ELW) Modified on 9/7/2023 to edit the file date (NLT).
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: A Telephone Scheduling Conference is set for 10/18/2023 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois Jr. The parties shall dial in the conference at 888-363-4749, access code 1799163. Status Report due by 10/4/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 8/16/2023. (SGO)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #17 MOTION for Discovery filed by John C. Caro, Jr., Robert Cowan. (JEG) This motion was originally filed in 23cv788 as rec doc 17 and is moved to 23cv596 for case management purposes
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 REPLY in Support of #17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Discovery filed by Brown & Brown of Louisiana L L C. (JEG) This motion was originally filed in 23cv788 as rec doc 17 and is moved to 23cv596 for case management purposes
August 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Discovery filed by John C. Caro, Jr., Robert Cowan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of John Caro, #2 Exhibit Caro 2014 Wage Summary, #3 Exhibit Caro W-2s, #4 Exhibit Caro Final Paystub, #5 Exhibit Declaration of Robert Cowan, #6 Exhibit Cowan 2016 W-2, #7 Exhibit Cowan Final Paystub)(JEG) 23cv788 as rec doc 16 and is moved to 23cv596 for case management purposes
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Expedited Discovery by Brown & Brown of Louisiana L L C (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Affidavit Attorney Certification, #3 Exhibit 1-Alliant email, #4 Exhibit 2-Notice of Termination, #5 Exhibit 3-Declaration of Mark Romero, #6 Exhibit 4-BOR Letters, #7 Proposed Order)(JEG) This motion was originally filed in 23cv788 as rec doc 5 and is moved to 23cv596 for case management purposes
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Robert Cowan. (Lavigne, Joseph)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by John C. Caro, Jr.. Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC served on 8/9/2023, answer due 8/30/2023. (Lavigne, Joseph)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC, filed by Robert Cowan.(Lavigne, Joseph)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC, filed by John C. Caro, Jr..(Lavigne, Joseph)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION : Civil Action No. 23-597-JWD-EWD is hereby reassigned to Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. and consolidated with Civil Action No. 23-596-JWD-RLB for all further proceedings. Counsel shall review Local Rule 10(b) for procedure governing consolidated cases. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 08/04/2023. (ELW)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #7 Motion to Strike Incorrect Pleading. The Clerk's Office shall STRIKE R. Doc. 5 from the record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 7/27/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Exhibit(s) to #1 Complaint, by John C. Caro, Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Employment Agreement, #2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - First Amendment to Employment Agreement)(Lavigne, Joseph)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION to Strike an Incorrectly Filed Document 5 Exhibit(s) by John C. Caro, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Pleading; Order on Motion to Strike Incorrect Pleading (Rec. Doc. 5))(Lavigne, Joseph)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 5 Exhibit(s). Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (NLT)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD Exhibit(s) to #1 Complaint, by John C. Caro, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Lavigne, Joseph) Modified on 7/27/2023 to remove document as per Order #9 (LLH).
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (JEG)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to #1 Complaint. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order MOTION(S) REFERRED: #7 MOTION to Strike an Incorrectly Filed Document 5 Exhibit(s) . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Certificate of Interested Persons by John C. Caro, Jr. identifying Affiliate/Interested Person John C. Caro, Jr. for John C. Caro, Jr. (Lavigne, Joseph)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ALAMDC-2611040.), filed by John C. Caro, Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summons)(Lavigne, Joseph) Modified on 7/26/2023 to edit title of document. (JEG).

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Plaintiff: John C. Caro, Jr.
Represented By: Joseph F. Lavigne
Represented By: George J. Fowler, III
Represented By: Jacob Jude Pritt
Represented By: Luis Emilio Llamas
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Defendant: Brown & Brown of Louisiana LLC
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Consolidated defendant: Robert Cowan
Represented By: Joseph F. Lavigne
Represented By: Jacob Jude Pritt
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Not yet classified: Brown & Brown of Louisiana L L C
Represented By: Andrew John Halverson
Represented By: Gregory Guidry
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