Hyde v. Ramsay et al Featured Case

Plaintiff was responsible for booking cabaret-theatre shows at Dillons, an Indian-American restaurant in New York. He alleges that he was constructively fired from his position because celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay falsely blamed him for problems at the restaurant and created intolerable conditions for him to continue his employment. These event occurred during the filming of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmare, a new reality TV show that purports to show Ramsay making over a failing restaurant.

Plaintiff: Martin R. Hyde
Defendant: Gordon Ramsay, Upper Ground Enterprises, Inc., Granada American, Granada Entertainment, A. Smith & Co. and Seven Network Limited
Case Number: 1:2007cv05796
Filed: June 19, 2007
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
County: New York
Presiding Judge: Shira A. Scheindlin
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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Date Filed Document Text
August 7, 2007 Filing 10
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL; pursuant to Rule 41 of the F.R.C.P., this action is dismissed without prejudice and without costs to any party. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 8/7/07) (kco)
July 30, 2007 Opinion or Order Filing 9
STIPULATION AND ORDER that the Granada dfts time to answer or otherwise move or respond to the complaint is extended to and including 9/4/07. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 7/30/07) (dle)
July 26, 2007 Filing 8
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Granada Entertainment served on 6/22/2007, answer due 8/15/2007. Service was accepted by "Ms. Smith", Gen'l Agent. Document filed by Martin R. Hyde. (Person, Carl)
July 25, 2007 Filing 4
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Linda Jane Steinman on behalf of Gordon Ramsay, Upper Ground Enterprises, Inc., Granada American, Granada Entertainment, A. Smith & Co. (Steinman, Linda)
July 11, 2007 Opinion or Order Filing 3
ORDER FOR INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 7/31/2007 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 15C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Shira A. Scheindlin. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 7/10/2007) (jar)
June 19, 2007 Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Seven Network Limited, Gordon Ramsay, Upper Ground Enterprises, Inc., Granada American, Granada Entertainment, A. Smith & Co.. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 618758)Document filed by Martin R. Hyde.(tro) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/21/2007 (Becerra, Maribel).
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Plaintiff: Martin R. Hyde
Represented By: Carl E. Person
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Defendant: Gordon Ramsay
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: Upper Ground Enterprises, Inc.
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: Granada American
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: Granada Entertainment
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: A. Smith & Co.
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: Seven Network Limited
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