PANDYA v. LTI MINDTREE et al
| RAJESH PANDYA |
| LTIMINDTREE LIMITED, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN, SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE and LTI MINDTREE |
| 2:2023cv04094 |
| July 31, 2023 |
| US District Court for the District of New Jersey |
| James B Clark |
| Evelyn Padin |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Employment Discrim |
| Plaintiff |
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Reset Deadlines as to #38 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration. Motion reset for 11/6/2023 before Judge Evelyn Padin. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (jd, )
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Filing 42
Letter from John Messina, Esq. re: request for adjournment pursuant to R. 7.1(d)(5). (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 41
LETTER ORDER granting #40 Defendants' Letter request for a two week extension of until 10/10/2023 to reply in further support of #22 Motion to Compel Arbitration. Signed by Judge Evelyn Padin on 9/21/2023. (bt) Modified on 9/21/2023 (bt).
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Set/Reset Deadlines as to #22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay. Motion reset for 10/16/2023 before Judge Evelyn Padin. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (bt)
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Filing 40
Letter from Alison Frimmel Requesting an Extension of Defendants' Time to Submit a Reply in Further Support of their Motion to Compel Arbitration and Adjourning the Return Date of the Motion. (FRIMMEL, ALISON)
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Set Deadlines as to #38 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration. Motion set for 10/16/2023 before Judge Evelyn Padin. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (jd, )
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Filing 39
MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN re #28 MOTION to Remand the Action to State Court (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Corporate Representative of LTTS in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand, #2 Certificate of Service)(FRIMMEL, ALISON)
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Filing 38
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Declaration of Sudhir Chaturvedi in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #4 Declaration of Nachiket Deshpande in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #5 Declaration of Sekharipuram Narayanan in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #6 Certificate of Service)(FRIMMEL, ALISON)
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Filing 37
CERTIFICATION in Opposition filed by RAJESH PANDYA re #22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay (Certification of Evan Silagi, Esq.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 36
CERTIFICATION in Opposition filed by RAJESH PANDYA re #22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 35
BRIEF in Opposition filed by RAJESH PANDYA re #22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 34
TEXT ORDER: : Section II.E.i. of Judge Padin's preferences require that parties file a short letter before filing certain motions, including motions to dismiss and motions to remand. On 8/4/2023, Defendants filed a short letter complying with this requirement. D.E. #9 . On 8/16/2023, Plaintiff filed a short letter apparently complying with this requirement, D.E. #18 , however, Plaintiff then pre-maturely filed a motion to remand, D.E. #28 . On 9/7/2023, Defendants filed an additional letter, which the Court acknowledges. In lieu of a pre-motion conference, it is ORDERED that Defendants are permitted to file their respective motions to dismiss, which the Court will resolve in due course along with the other pending motions. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 9/8/2023. (bt)
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Filing 33
Letter from Alison Frimmel Requesting an Abeyance on Plaintiff's Motion to Remand Pending a Conference, or Alternatively, Requesting the Court to Direct the Parties to Brief the Issues. (FRIMMEL, ALISON)
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Set Deadlines as to #28 MOTION to Remand. Motion set for 10/2/2023 before Judge Evelyn Padin. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (jd, )
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Filing 32
Proposed Order to Remand by RAJESH PANDYA re #28 MOTION to Remand . (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 31
CERTIFICATION in Support filed by RAJESH PANDYA re #28 MOTION to Remand (Certification of John Messina, Esq.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 30
CERTIFICATION in Support filed by RAJESH PANDYA re #28 MOTION to Remand (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 29
BRIEF in Support filed by RAJESH PANDYA re #28 MOTION to Remand (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 28
MOTION to Remand by RAJESH PANDYA. (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 27
LETTER ORDER re #26 Extending the motion date to be carried over one cycle to 10/2/2023. Signed by Judge Evelyn Padin on 8/29/2023. (jd, )
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Reset Deadlines as to #22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay. Motion reset for 10/2/2023 before Judge Evelyn Padin. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (jd, )
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Filing 26
Letter from John Messina, Esq. re: adjournment request. (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 25
Letter from Alison Frimmel in Response to Plaintiff's August 16, 2023 Pre-Motion Letter re #18 Letter. (FRIMMEL, ALISON)
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Filing 24
Letter from John Messina, Esq. re: request for stay. (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 23
TEXT ORDER: The R16 initial conference scheduled for today at 11:30 AM is adjourned to October 11,2023 at 12:30 PM. Plaintiff remains directed to provide dial-in information for the Court via e-mail and for opposing counsel. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/22/2023. (seb)
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Set Deadlines as to #22 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay. Motion set for 9/18/2023 before Judge Evelyn Padin. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (wh)
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Filing 22
MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay by L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support, #2 Declaration of Philip D. Robben, #3 Exhibit 1 - 2001 Deputation Agreement, #4 Exhibit 2 - The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, #5 Text of Proposed Order, #6 Certificate of Service)(ROBBEN, PHILIP)
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Filing 21
Letter from John Messina, Esq. re: supplemental letter regarding ECF8 and 18. (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 20
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' pre-motion letters. D.E.s #8 and #18 . It is ORDERED that by 8/21/2023, Plaintiff shall file a supplemental letter addressing all of Defendants' arguments, including the 12(b)(5) and (6) arguments. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 8/18/2023. (bt)
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Filing 19
NOTICE of Appearance by ALISON FRIMMEL on behalf of SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN (FRIMMEL, ALISON)
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Pro Hac Vice counsel, MARK A. KONKEL, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (jd, )
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Filing 18
Letter. (MESSINA, JOHN)
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Filing 17
Joint Discovery Plan by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN.(ROBBEN, PHILIP)
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Filing 16
Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Mark A. Konkel to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (ROBBEN, PHILIP)
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Filing 15
Substitution of Attorney - Attorney ERIK P. PRAMSCHUFER terminated. Attorney PHILIP DAVID ROBBEN for SUDHIR CHATURVEDI,PHILIP DAVID ROBBEN for NACHIKET DESHPANDE,PHILIP DAVID ROBBEN for L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED,PHILIP DAVID ROBBEN for LTI MINDTREE,PHILIP DAVID ROBBEN for SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN added.. (ROBBEN, PHILIP)
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Pro Hac Vice fee for MARK A. KONKEL: $ 150, receipt number NEW134021 (jr)
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Pro Hac Vice counsel, KAREN PORTER and JEFFREY H. KNOX, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (jd, )
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Filing 14
Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Karen Porter to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-14510839.) (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 13
Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Jeffrey H. Knox to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-14510747.) (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 12
ORDER granting #7 Defendants' Consent Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to KAREN PORTER. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/7/2023. (dam)
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Filing 11
ORDER granting #6 Defendants' Consent Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to JEFFREY H. KNOX. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/7/2023. (dam)
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Filing 10
ORDER granting #5 Defendants' Consent Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to MARK A. KONKEL. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/7/2023. (dam)
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Filing 9
LETTER ORDER: Initial Conference set for 8/22/2023 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge James B. Clark. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/7/2023. (seb)
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Clerk`s Text Order - The document #4 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order submitted by L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 8/21/2023. (jd, )
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Filing 8
Letter from Erik P. Pramschufer Requesting a Pre-Motion Conference, or Alternatively Leave to File Motion to Dismiss. (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 7
Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Karen Porter by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN. (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 6
Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jeffrey H. Knox by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN. (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 5
Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark A. Konkel by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN. (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 4
Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Complaint.. (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Filing 3
NOTICE of Appearance by EVAN SILAGI on behalf of RAJESH PANDYA (SILAGI, EVAN)
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Filing 2
Corporate Disclosure Statement by SUDHIR CHATURVEDI, NACHIKET DESHPANDE, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN identifying Larsen & Toubro Limited as Corporate Parent.. (PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK)
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Case assigned to Judge Evelyn Padin and Magistrate Judge James B. Clark. (jr)
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Filing 1
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by NACHIKET DESHPANDE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SUDHIR CHATURVEDI from Superior Court of Middlesex County, case number MID-L-003379-23. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-14494558), filed by NACHIKET DESHPANDE, SEKHARIPURAN NARAYANAN SUBRAHMANYAN, L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, LTI MINDTREE, SUDHIR CHATURVEDI. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Track Assignment Notice, #3 Exhibit C - Aff. of Service LTI Mindtree, #4 Exhibit D - Aff. of Service L&T Technology, #5 Exhibit E - Aff. of Service S. Subrahmanyan, #6 Exhibit F - Aff. of Service S. Chaturvedi, #7 Exhibit G - Aff. of Service N. Deshpande, #8 Exhibit H - 1993 Appointment Letter, #9 Exhibit I - 1994 Executive Appointment, #10 Exhibit J - 1997 Assignment Letter, #11 Exhibit K - 1999 Deputation Agreement, #12 Exhibit L - 2001 Deputation Agreement, #13 Exhibit M - 2003 Deputation Agreement, #14 Exhibit N - Termination Letter, #15 Exhibit O - 28.02.2023 - Legal Notice, #16 Exhibit P - 18.03.2023 - LTIMindtree - ARBP No. 189 of 2023, #17 Exhibit Q - Order, #18 Exhibit R - Ltr. Shah re R. Pandya 27.03.2023, #19 Exhibit S - Notice Invoking Arbitration, #20 Exhibit T - 06.07.2023 - Aff. in Reply on behalf of Respondent - ARBP No. 189 of 2023, #21 Exhibit U - 19.07.2023 - Ltr. on behalf of LTIMindtree, #22 Exhibit V - 21.07.2023 - Rajesh Pandya, #23 Declaration Pursuant to Local Rule 11.2 Regarding Related Action, #24 Civil Cover Sheet)(PRAMSCHUFER, ERIK) Modified on 8/1/2023 (jd, ).
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