Florida Southern District Court
Judge:Donald M Middlebrooks
Referred: William Matthewman
Case #: 9:24-cv-80859
Nature of Suit360 Torts - Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Case Filed:Jul 16, 2024
Case in other court:Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 50-02024-CA-004960
Last checked: Saturday Aug 31, 2024 8:23 AM EDT
Defendant
BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC.,
Represented By
Jason A. Glusman
Wicker Smith O'Hara Mccoy & Ford
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Carlos A Garcia
Wicker Smith O'Hara Mccoy Ford, P.A.
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Plaintiff
MARIA BOUKNIGHT
Represented By
Ryan Scher
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Docket last updated: 09/06/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, September 05, 2024
5 5 order - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Thu 09/05 2:59 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 9/11/2024 at 2:30 PM in the West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference (VTC). Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two (2) business days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is strongly disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 160 540 3826 and Passcode: 246129. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 9/5/2024. (no00)
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
4 4 order Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Tue 08/27 11:47 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: ( Jury Trial set for 3/24/2025 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 3/19/2025 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for Scheduling conference with notices (NEFs for Events only) for all filings in case. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 8/27/2024. See attached document for full details. (cqs)
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
3 3 answer ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal) Thu 07/25 3:19 PM
ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal with Jury Demand Defendant's Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial by BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC.,. (Garcia, Carlos)
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2 2 order Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent Tue 07/16 3:25 PM
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (ar24)
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1 1 6 pgs cmp Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint) Tue 07/16 2:11 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17681398, filed by BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC.,.(Garcia, Carlos) No Answer / Motion to Dismiss filed. Modified on 7/16/2024 (ar24)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - State Court Complaint & All State Court Records,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Detail by Entity Name,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Plaintiff's Demand,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal (State Court),
Att: 6 Exhibit Civil Cover Sheet (Federal Court) Final 07.16.2024