Francis v. Berkshire Communities, L.L.C. et al
Plaintiff: Nature Francis
Defendant: BG-IC, L.L.C., Berkshire Communities, L.L.C., Berkshire Group, LP, Berkshire Group, L.L.C., BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Group LP, Berkshire Group LLC and Berkshire Communities LLC
Not Classified By Court: ADR Provider
Case Number: 3:2018cv02123
Filed: August 14, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Office: Dallas Office
County: Dallas
Presiding Judge: Jane J Boyle
Referring Judge: Jane J Boyle
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ELECTRONIC ORDER: In light of the parties' Joint Stipulation to Dismiss with Prejudice (Doc. 26), the Court hereby DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to terminate this case and all pending motions and deadlines. Each party agrees to bear its own costs, expenses, and attorneys fees, and to waive all rights of appeal. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 2/1/2019) (chmb)
February 1, 2019 Filing 26 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Nature Francis. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Wills, Rhonda)
February 1, 2019 Civil Case Terminated per 27 Electronic Order. (aaa)
January 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER: Hearing on #22 MOTION to Compel set for 2/6/2019 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. Joint Status Report due by 2/1/2019. In view of the deadline established by this Order, Defendants' Motion to Expedite Briefing on the Motion to Compel (ECF No. #23 ) is DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 1/10/2019) (zkc)
January 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ELECTRONIC Order Referring Motion re: #23 MOTION to Expedite BRIEFING OF ITS MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY, #22 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 1/9/2019) (chmb)
January 9, 2019 Filing 23 MOTION to Expedite BRIEFING OF ITS MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Exhibit(s) D, #5 Proposed Order) (Thomas, J)
January 9, 2019 Filing 22 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Proposed Order) (Thomas, J)
November 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MEDIATION ORDER. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 9/25/2019. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 11/6/2018) (epm)
November 5, 2018 Filing 20 Joint STATUS REPORT NAMING MEDIATOR filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP. (Thomas, J)
October 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SCHEDULING ORDER: Trial set for Court's four-week docket beginning 2/10/2020 before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Joinder of Parties due by 5/24/2019. Amended Pleadings due by 5/24/2019. Motions due by 11/25/2019. Discovery due by 10/21/2019. Pretrial Order due by 1/27/2020. Pretrial Materials due by 1/27/2020. Pretrial Conference set for 2/7/2020 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 10/1/2018) (sss)
September 28, 2018 Filing 18 Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Discovery Plan filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP. (Thomas, J)
September 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Elisabeth K. Hall. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 9/17/2018) (chmb)
September 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kathleen Pontone. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 9/17/2018) (chmb)
September 17, 2018 Filing 15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Kathleen Pontone (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-9455519) filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Proposed Order) (Thomas, J)
September 17, 2018 Filing 14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Elisabeth K. Hall (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-9455440) filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Proposed Order) (Thomas, J)
September 14, 2018 Filing 13 RESPONSE filed by Nature Francis re: #10 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer (Wills, Rhonda)
September 11, 2018 Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rhonda Hunter Wills for Kobby T. Warren on behalf of Nature Francis. (Wills, Rhonda)
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STATUS REPORT ORDER: Status Report due by 9/28/2018. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 9/7/2018) (epm)
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE by Friday, 9/14/2018 in writing, why local counsel has not yet appeared on its behalf. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 9/7/2018) (aaa)
September 7, 2018 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP. (Thomas, J)
September 7, 2018 Filing 8 ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorney J Michael Thomas added to party BG-IC LLC(pty:dft), Attorney J Michael Thomas added to party Berkshire Communities LLC(pty:dft), Attorney J Michael Thomas added to party Berkshire Group LLC(pty:dft), Attorney J Michael Thomas added to party Berkshire Group LP(pty:dft) (Thomas, J)
September 4, 2018 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Berkshire Group LP; served on 8/27/2018. (Wills, Rhonda)
September 4, 2018 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to BG-IC LLC; served on 8/21/2018. (Wills, Rhonda)
September 4, 2018 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Berkshire Communities LLC; served on 8/20/2018. (Wills, Rhonda)
August 15, 2018 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to BG-IC LLC, Berkshire Communities LLC, Berkshire Group LLC, Berkshire Group LP. (ndt)
August 14, 2018 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ndt)
August 14, 2018 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Nature Francis. (Wills, Rhonda)
August 14, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against BG-IC, L.L.C., Berkshire Communities, L.L.C., Berkshire Group, L.L.C., Berkshire Group, LP filed by Nature Francis. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-9383622. ) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Notice of Consent) (Wills, Rhonda) Modified on 8/16/2018 (ndt).

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