Biles v. Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Jacqueline Biles
Defendant: Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC and Dollar Tree Inc.
Case Number: 1:2024cv00511
Filed: February 21, 2024
Court: US District Court for the District of Maryland
Presiding Judge: Brendan Abell Hurson
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER granting MOTION to Appoint Counsel Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion to Appoint Jeff Ostrow as Additional Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel Under Rule 23(G)(3). Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 4/11/2024. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH et al.(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
April 10, 2024 Filing 52 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew W. Ferich (Filing fee $100, receipt number MDDC-11196412.) by Jacqueline Biles, Jahnisha Gordon (Attachments: #1 Attachment A - Court Admissions)Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH, 1:24-cv-00511-BAH(Ulwick, James)
April 1, 2024 Filing 51 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion to Appoint Jeff Ostrow as Additional Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel Under Rule 23(G)(3) by Jahnisha Gordon (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH et al.(Ulwick, James)
March 14, 2024 Filing 50 NOTICE of Appearance by Maureen M. Brady on behalf of Dominick Garland Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH et al.(Brady, Maureen)
March 13, 2024 Filing 49 PAPERLESS ORDER granting (25) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Steven Sukert. Directing attorney Steven Sukert to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering in case 1:24-cv-00516-BAH; granting (47) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Steven Sukert. Directing attorney Steven Sukert to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering in case 1:24-cv-00511-BAH; granting (58) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Steven Sukert. Directing attorney Steven Sukert to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering in case 1:24-cv-00508-BAH. Signed by Clerk on 3/13/2024. Associated Cases: 1:24-cv-00508-BAH, 1:24-cv-00511-BAH, 1:24-cv-00516-BAH(mh4s, Deputy Clerk)
March 11, 2024 Filing 48 PAPERLESS ORDER granting (24) Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jeffrey M Ostrow. Directing attorney Jeffrey M Ostrow to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering in case 1:24-cv-00516-BAH; granting (46) Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jeffrey M Ostrow. Directing attorney Jeffrey M Ostrow to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering in case 1:24-cv-00511-BAH; granting (57) Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jeffrey M Ostrow. Directing attorney Jeffrey M Ostrow to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering in case 1:24-cv-00508-BAH. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2024. Associated Cases: 1:24-cv-00508-BAH, 1:24-cv-00511-BAH, 1:24-cv-00516-BAH(mh4s, Deputy Clerk)
March 8, 2024 Filing 47 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Steven Sukert (Filing fee $100, receipt number MDDC-11136046.) by Jacqueline Biles, Ashley L. Jacobson, Kenneth StanleyAssociated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH, 1:24-cv-00508-BAH, 1:24-cv-00511-BAH, 1:24-cv-00516-BAH(Pizzirusso, James)
March 8, 2024 Filing 46 CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jeff Ostrow by Jacqueline Biles, Ashley L. Jacobson, Kenneth StanleyAssociated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH, 1:24-cv-00508-BAH, 1:24-cv-00511-BAH, 1:24-cv-00516-BAH. The fee has already been paid.(Pizzirusso, James)
March 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER granting (66) MOTION for Extension of Time - Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Consolidated Class Action Complaint. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/8/2024. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH et al.(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
March 8, 2024 Filing 44 MOTION for Extension of Time - Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Consolidated Class Action Complaint by Jahnisha Gordon (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH et al.(Ulwick, James)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER consolidating recently transferred cases into lead case BAH-23-3284. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/6/2024. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-03284-BAH et al.(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
February 21, 2024 Filing 42 Removal Notification Letter to counsel. (c/m 2/22/2024 - mg3s, Deputy Clerk)
February 21, 2024 Filing 41 Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 2:23-cv-01139. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
February 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting 48 Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case and the consolidated cases (2:23-cv-1131-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1132-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1137-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1139-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1151-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1161-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1164-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1208-JES-KCD; 2:23-CV-1219-JES-KCD; 2:24-CV-13-JES-KCD) are transferred to the District of Maryland. The Clerk shall close the Fort Myers case. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 2/14/2024. (JNB)
January 12, 2024 Filing 39 ALL FUTURE CASE DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED IN CASE #2:23-CV-1131-JES-KCD. (LMF)
January 12, 2024 Cases associated: Create association to 2:23-cv-01131-JES-KCD. (LMF)
January 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER consolidating case with 2:23-cv-1131-JES-KCD for all further proceedings. The Clerk shall close this case and identify this case as a member case in the lead case. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 1/12/2024. (RKR)
January 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Unopposed Motion for Daniel E. Raymond to specially appear to represent Defendant Dollar Tree, Inc., which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Raymond already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 1/12/2024. (BLW)
January 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting #34 Unopposed Motion for Kenneth L. Chernof to specially appear to represent Defendant Dollar Tree, Inc., which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Chernof already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 1/12/2024. (BLW)
January 12, 2024 Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Daniel E. Raymond to appear pro hac vice by Dollar Tree, Inc.. (Forman, Rachel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
January 12, 2024 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for Kenneth L. Chernof to appear pro hac vice by Dollar Tree, Inc.. (Forman, Rachel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
January 12, 2024 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21652232 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Daniel E. Raymond. (Forman, Rachel)
January 12, 2024 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21652258 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Kenneth L. Chernof. (Forman, Rachel)
January 11, 2024 Filing 33 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kenneth L. Chernof & Daniel E. Raymond Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JS)
January 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ENDORSED ORDER granting #25 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Amended Complaint (Doc. #16 ). Given the parties' agreement, and otherwise finding good cause, Defendants must respond to the amended complaint by 3/11/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 1/11/2024. (BLW)
January 11, 2024 Filing 31 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Dollar Tree, Inc. (Forman, Rachel) Modified docket text on 1/11/2024 (JS).
January 11, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Dollar Tree, Inc. Related case(s): Yes (Forman, Rachel) Modified docket text on 1/11/2024 (JS).
January 11, 2024 Filing 29 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Rachel Forman on behalf of Dollar Tree, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Kenneth L. Chernof. (Forman, Rachel)
January 11, 2024 Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Forman on behalf of Dollar Tree, Inc. (Forman, Rachel)
January 11, 2024 Filing 27 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Scott L. Schmookler & Meagan P. VanderWeele Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JS)
January 10, 2024 Filing 26 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC for Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC.. (Marsh, Kristina)
January 10, 2024 Filing 25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC. (Marsh, Kristina) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
January 10, 2024 Filing 24 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Marsh, Kristina)
January 10, 2024 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristina Lynn Marsh on behalf of Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC (Marsh, Kristina)
January 10, 2024 Filing 22 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kristina Lynn Marsh on behalf of Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC. Lead Counsel: Scott L. Schmookler. (Marsh, Kristina)
January 3, 2024 Filing 21 Case Reassigned to Judge John E. Steele. New case number: 2:23-cv-1139-JES-KCD. Judge Sheri Polster Chappell no longer assigned to the case. (SMG)
January 3, 2024 Filing 20 RETURN of service executed on 12/21/2023 by Jacqueline Biles as to Dollar Tree, Inc.. (Ferich, Andrew)
January 3, 2024 Filing 19 RETURN of service executed on 12/21/2023 by Jacqueline Biles as to Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC. (Ferich, Andrew)
January 2, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE of compliance re 15 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule by Jacqueline Biles (Wolfson, Tina)
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk to REASSIGN this case to Senior United States District Judge John E. Steele and United States Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek--with their consent--for all further purposes per Local Rule 1.07(a)(2)(A). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/2/2024. (BB)
January 2, 2024 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21613740 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Tina Wolfson. (Ostrow, Jeffrey)
January 2, 2024 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21613778 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Andrew Ferich. (Ostrow, Jeffrey)
December 29, 2023 . Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Andrew W. Ferich. (Wolfson, Tina) Left message with filing attorney re: alternative methods to pay PHV fee- Modified on 1/2/2024 (AJS).
December 29, 2023 . Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Tina Wolfson. (Wolfson, Tina) Left message with filing attorney re: alternative methods to pay PHV fee- Modified on 1/2/2024 (AJS).
December 18, 2023 Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Jacqueline Biles.(Ostrow, Jeffrey)
December 18, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Andrew W. Ferich and Tina Wolfson Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SPM)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Motion for Tina Wolfson to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Wolfson already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/15/2023. (BLW)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Unopposed Motion for Andrew W. Ferich to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Ferich already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/15/2023. (BLW)
December 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDERED: The Class Action Complaint (Doc. #1 ) is DISMISSED without prejudice as a shotgun pleading. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint on or before December 22, 2023. Failure to do so may cause the Court to dismiss and close the case without further notice. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/14/2023. (AEH)
December 14, 2023 Filing 9 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Jacqueline Biles. (Ostrow, Jeffrey)
December 14, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Jacqueline Biles. Related case(s): Yes (Ostrow, Jeffrey)
December 14, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jeffrey M. Ostrow on behalf of Jacqueline Biles. Lead Counsel: Jeff Ostrow. (Ostrow, Jeffrey)
December 12, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION for Tina Wolfson to appear pro hac vice. (e-portal). (JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
December 12, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION for Andrew W. Ferich to appear pro hac vice. (e-portal). (JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
December 11, 2023 Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 12/11/2023. (CGW)
December 6, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeff Ostrow, Andrew W. Ferich, and Tina Wolfson of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SPM)
December 6, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Andrew W. Ferich and Tina Wolfson Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SPM)
December 6, 2023 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Dollar Tree, Inc., Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC. (SPM)
December 6, 2023 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:23-cv-1139-SPC-KCD. (AA)
December 6, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Class Action Complaint against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-21531771) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons)(Ostrow, Jeffrey)

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Plaintiff: Jacqueline Biles
Represented By: Jeffrey M Ostrow
Represented By: James J Pizzirusso
Represented By: Jeff Ostrow
Represented By: James P Ulwick
Represented By: Steven Sukert
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Defendant: Dollar Tree Inc.
Represented By: Kenneth L Chernof
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