Grupke v. GFK Custom Research North America
Plaintiff: Julie Grupke
Defendant: GFK Custom Research North America
Case Number: 1:2013cv00913
Filed: February 7, 2013
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
County: New York
Presiding Judge: Paul A Crotty
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 201
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 28, 2015 Filing 39 CLERK'S JUDGMENT: It is, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion & Order dated January 28, 2015, Defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted; accordingly, the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 01/28/2015) (Attachments: #1 Right to Appeal, #2 Right to Appeal)(km)
January 28, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 38 OPINION & ORDER #105216 re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by GFK Custom Research North America. For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' motion for summary judgment is granted. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgment and terminate this matter. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 1/28/2015) (lmb) Modified on 2/10/2015 (ca).
January 28, 2015 Transmission to Judgments and Orders Clerk. Transmitted re: #38 Memorandum & Opinion, to the Judgments and Orders Clerk. (lmb)
July 11, 2014 Filing 37 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Defendants Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment and Defendants Reply to Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Local Civil Rule 56.1 Statement of Undisputed Facts served on Alan L. Sklover on 07/11/2014. Service was made by ECF. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Benson, Craig)
July 11, 2014 Filing 36 REPLY re: #34 Response . Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Benson, Craig)
July 11, 2014 Filing 35 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Benson, Craig)
June 18, 2014 Filing 34 RESPONSE re: #31 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion, #32 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment. Document filed by Julie Grupke. (Fierman, Robert)
June 17, 2014 ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - EVENT TYPE ERROR. Note to Attorney Robert Fierman to RE-FILE Document #33 Response in Opposition to Motion. Use the event type Response (non-motion) found under the event list Other Answers. (db)
June 16, 2014 Filing 33 FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . to Rule 56.1 Statement. Document filed by Julie Grupke. (Fierman, Robert) Modified on 6/17/2014 (db).
June 16, 2014 Filing 32 FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Julie Grupke. (Fierman, Robert)
June 16, 2014 Filing 31 AFFIDAVIT of Julie Grupke in Opposition re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Julie Grupke. (Fierman, Robert)
May 29, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #29 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response & Reply. Plaintiff's responding papers to be filed by June 13; Defendant's reply to filed by July 11. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul) Modified on 5/29/2014 (mov).
May 29, 2014 Filing 29 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer papers on S.J. Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Sklover & Co., LLC dated 5/29/2014. Document filed by Julie Grupke.(Fierman, Robert)
May 29, 2014 Filing 28 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Fierman on behalf of Julie Grupke. (Fierman, Robert)
May 5, 2014 Filing 27 DECLARATION of Meredith L. Kaufman in Support re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B Part 1, #3 Exhibit B Part 2, #4 Exhibit B Part 3, #5 Exhibit B Part 4, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H, #12 Exhibit I, #13 Exhibit J, #14 Exhibit K, #15 Exhibit L, #16 Exhibit M, #17 Exhibit N, #18 Exhibit O, #19 Exhibit P, #20 Exhibit Q, #21 Exhibit R, #22 Exhibit S, #23 Exhibit T, #24 Exhibit U)(Benson, Craig)
May 5, 2014 ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Craig Robert Benson to RE-FILE Document #24 Declaration in Support of Motion. ERROR(S): No signature or s/. (db)
May 2, 2014 Filing 26 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants Notice of Motion; (2) Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment, (3) Defendants Local Rule 56.1 Statement of Undisputed Facts, (4) Declaration of Meredith L. Kaufman, with Exhibits A through U annexed thereto; and (5) Declaration of Brian Etchells, with Exhibits A through B annexed thereto served on Alan L. Sklover on May 2, 2014. Service was accepted by Alan L. Sklover. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Benson, Craig)
May 2, 2014 Filing 25 DECLARATION of Brian Etchells in Support re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Benson, Craig)
May 2, 2014 Filing 24 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Meredith L. Kaufman in Support re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B Part 1, #3 Exhibit B Part 2, #4 Exhibit B Part 3, #5 Exhibit B Part 4, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H, #12 Exhibit I, #13 Exhibit J, #14 Exhibit K, #15 Exhibit L, #16 Exhibit M, #17 Exhibit N, #18 Exhibit O, #19 Exhibit P, #20 Exhibit Q, #21 Exhibit R, #22 Exhibit S, #23 Exhibit T, #24 Exhibit U)(Benson, Craig) Modified on 5/5/2014 (db).
May 2, 2014 Filing 23 RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Benson, Craig)
May 2, 2014 Filing 22 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. (Benson, Craig)
May 2, 2014 Filing 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America. Responses due by 5/30/2014(Benson, Craig)
March 12, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on #19 Letter filed by GFK Custom Research North America. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 3/12/2014) (ft)
March 12, 2014 Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 5/2/2014. Responses due by 5/30/2014. Replies due by 6/18/2014. (ft)
March 11, 2014 Filing 19 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Meredith L. Kaufman dated March 11, 2014 re: Proposed Briefing Schedule for Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Kaufman, Meredith)
December 19, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER (finding as moot #17 Letter Motion for Conference) There is no need for a pre-motion conference. The parties should meet and confer and then submit an agreed upon schedule for Defendant's motion for summary judgment, Plaintiff's response, Defendant's reply. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
December 3, 2013 Filing 17 LETTER MOTION for Conference /Pre-Motion Conference and permission to file a motion for summary judgment addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Meredith L. Kaufman dated 12/03/2013. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Kaufman, Meredith)
October 3, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from James R. Flanagan dated 9/25/13 re: Discovery disputes. ENDORSEMENT: See rulings (1,2,3) page 2. The parties are directed to comply. So Ordered. (1) In light of defendants October 2, 2013, plaintiffs' request is DENIED. If plaintiff wishes more information, it may depose these 6 witnesses. (2) Plaintiff's request is denied (3) Plaintiffs objection, as limited is overruled. Plaintiff is directed to produce all materials without redaction. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 10/03/2013) (mov)
October 2, 2013 Filing 14 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Meredith L. Kaufman dated October 2, 2013 re: Response to Plaintiff's letters dated September 25 and 30, 2013. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Kaufman, Meredith)
September 30, 2013 Filing 15 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from James R. Flanagan dated 9/30/2013 re: the plaintiff respectfully requests that the defendant's application to compel production of such information be denied. Document filed by Julie Grupke.(js)
September 25, 2013 Filing 13 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Meredith L. Kaufman dated September 25, 2013 re: Discovery Dispute. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Kaufman, Meredith)
September 17, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #11 Letter filed by GFK Custom Research North America. This firm represents Defendant GfK Custom Research, LLC in this action. Pursuant to Your Honor's rulings at the September 16, 2013 Conference, we write on behalf of both parties to request a sixty (60) day extension to the deadline for discovery, which would extend discovery from October 4, 2013 to and including December 2, 2013. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Discovery due by 12/2/2013.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 9/17/2013) (rsh)
September 17, 2013 Filing 11 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Meredith L. Kaufman dated September 17, 2013 re: Request a sixty day extension to the deadline for discovery. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Kaufman, Meredith)
September 16, 2013 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 9/16/2013. REMARK: If the parties have any discovery disputes after a meet and confer, the parties should follow Rule 3D of the Court's Individual Practices. The Court will extend the discovery deadline upon receipt of a letter application from the parties. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding (due to technical difficulties, the first 8 minutes of the conference was not recorded. Visit http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
September 11, 2013 Calendar Entry *DATE CHANGE*: The Pretrial Conference scheduled to go forward on Thursday, September 12, 2013 is rescheduled to: Monday, September 16, 2013 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 11-D, before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for adjournment: Ms. Kaufman had a conflict (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
July 10, 2013 Calendar Entry *DATE CHANGE*: The Pretrial Conference scheduled to go forward on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 is rescheduled to: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 11-D, before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for adjournment: discovery extension granted on 7/2/13 (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy).(mov)
July 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Meredith L. Kaufman dated 6/28/2013 re: This firm represents Defendant GfK Custom Research, LLC in this action. Pursuant to the Local Rules and Your Honor's Individual Rules of Practice, we write to request (i) order compelling Plaintiff to produce all documents responsive to Defendant's discovery demands; and (ii) an extension to the deadline for fact discovery from July 24, 2013 to October 4, 2013. ENDORSEMENT: The Court has read the exchange of correspondence concerning the parties discovery obligations. Plaintiff is directed to complete its discovery by Monday, July 22, 2013. There will be no further extensions and non compliance may result in sanctions. Discovery extended to October 4, 2013. So Ordered. (Discovery due by 7/22/2013., Fact Discovery due by 10/4/2013.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 7/2/2013) (rsh)
July 2, 2013 Filing 9 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from James R. Flanagan dated 7/1/2013 re: This office represents the plaintiff, Julie Grupke, in the above referenced action. This is written in response to the letter of Meredith L. Kaufman, counsel for the defendant, which was sent to chambers on Friday, June 29th at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Kaufman's letter requested an Order compelling Plaintiff to produce documents responsive to the defendant's discovery demand, and an order extending the deadline for fact discovery from July 24 to October 4, 2013. Thus, for the reasons outlined above, the plaintiff respectfully requests that an Order be issued which extends the deadline for fact discovery through September 6, 2013 rather than through October 4, 2013 as requested by defendant's counsel. Document filed by Julie Grupke.(rsh)
June 25, 2013 Calendar Entry *DATE CHANGE*: The Pretrial Conference scheduled to go forward on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:45 PM is rescheduled to: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 11-D, before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Requests for adjournment of the conference will be considered if made in writing and in accordance with Judge Crotty's Individual Practices. Reason for adjournment: ongoing criminal trial before Judge Crotty (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
June 21, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 8 STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: As used herein, the term "confidential information" shall refer to any information designated as such by any counsel for any of the parties, whether it be a document, information contained in a document, electronically memorialized information, information revealed during a deposition, information contained in an interrogatory answer, or any other form of information. The parties and their counsel shall designate as confidential only information that is produced in discovery or introduced into evidence in this action. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 6/21/2013) (rsh)
June 14, 2013 CALENDAR ENTRY **Date Change**: Status Conference set for Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:45 PM (*NOT 06/17/13*) in Courtroom 11-D, before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for adjournment: both parties requested an adjournment(reset via e-mail communication by: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy).(mov)
June 13, 2013 CCALENDAR ENTRY **TIME CHANGE**: The Status Conference set for Monday, June 17, 2013 will go forward at 4:15 PM (**NOT 4:30 PM**) in Courtroom 11-D before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for time change: Change on the calendar. If the time change creates a conflict, or if both parties deem the conference unnecessary, either party can e-mail the Courtroom Deputy @: Marlon_Ovalles@nysd.uscourts.gov --- A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy).(mov)
May 8, 2013 CALENDAR ENTRY **DATE CHANGE**: Status Conference set for Monday, June 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM (*NOT 5/8/13*) in Courtroom 11-D before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for date change: both parties agreed that the 5/8/13 conference was unnecessary.---A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTR---(By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
May 6, 2013 CALENDAR ENTRY **TIME CHANGE**: The Status Conference set for Tuesday, May 7, 2013 will go forward at 4:00 PM (**NOT 4:45 PM**) in Courtroom 11-D before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for time change: Change on the calendar. If the time change creates a conflict, or if both parties deem the conference unnecessary, either party shall e-mail the Courtroom Deputy @: Marlon_Ovalles@nysd.uscourts.gov --- A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
March 26, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Initial disclosure pursuant to Rules 26(a)(l), Fed. R. Civ. P., shall be completed by: 4/9/2013. Deposition due by 7/1/2013. Fact Discovery due by 7/24/2013. Initial requests for production of documents to be served by 4/9/2013. Interrogatories to be served by 4/9/2013. Requests to Admit to be served by 7/8/2013. Expert Discovery due by 9/9/2013. Status Conference set for 5/7/2013 at 04:45 PM in Courtroom 11D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Paul A. Crotty. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is: 3-4 days. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 3/26/2013) (ama) Modified on 3/27/2013 (ama).
March 26, 2013 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 3/26/2013. REMARK: The Court "so ordered" the proposed civil case management plan. A status conference is scheduled to go forward on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 @ 04:45 PM. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding. Visit http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
March 13, 2013 Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Meredith Lillian Kaufman on behalf of GFK Custom Research North America (Kaufman, Meredith)
March 12, 2013 Filing 5 CALENDAR ENTRY: Initial Conference set for Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:15 PM in Courtroom 11-D, before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. The submission of the joint letter and proposed civil case management plan (attached) pursuant to Rule 6G of Judge Crotty's Individual Practices (attached) due one day before the conference. Requests for adjournment of the conference will be considered if made in writing and in accordance with the Judge Crotty's Individual Practices (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy) (Approved by Judge Paul A. Crotty on March 12, 2013). (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(mov)
March 11, 2013 Filing 4 ANSWER to #1 Complaint. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Benson, Craig)
March 11, 2013 Filing 3 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent GFK North America Holding GmbH, Corporate Parent GfK SE, Corporate Parent GfK Holding, Inc., Corporate Parent GfK US Holdings, Inc. for GFK Custom Research North America. Document filed by GFK Custom Research North America.(Benson, Craig)
February 18, 2013 Filing 2 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. All Defendants. Service was accepted by Edward Goldsmith, Agent. Document filed by Julie Grupke. (Flanagan, James)
February 7, 2013 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against GFK Custom Research North America. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 465401059632)Document filed by Julie Grupke.(cde) (jd).
February 7, 2013 SUMMONS ISSUED as to GFK Custom Research North America. (cde)
February 7, 2013 Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is so designated. (cde)
February 7, 2013 Case Designated ECF. (cde)
February 7, 2013 ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney ALAN L. SKLOVER for noncompliance with Section 14.3 of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document #1 Complaint to: caseopenings@nysd.uscourts.gov. (cde)

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Plaintiff: Julie Grupke
Represented By: Alan Lawrence Sklover
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Represented By: Meredith Lillian Kaufman
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