STEARS v. APPLE INC.

Florida Southern District Court
Judge:Darrin P Gayles
Referred: Panayotta D Augustin-Bir
Case #: 0:24-cv-61260
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal
Case Filed:Jul 17, 2024
Case in other court:17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County FL, CACE-24-008305
Last checked: Saturday Aug 31, 2024 8:29 AM EDT
Defendant
APPLE INC.
Represented By
Kathleen Colgan Shea
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Stephanie Leigh Adler-Paindiris
Jackson Lewis
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Plaintiff
KENNETH STEARS
Represented By
Chad Evan Levy
The Law Offices Of Levy & Levy, P.A.
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Docket last updated: 55 minutes ago
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
23 23 adr Notice of Mediator Selection and/or Hearing Tue 09/24 4:32 PM
Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added APPLE INC., Marlene Quintana, Esq as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 3/4/2025 at 10:00 a.m.. (Shea, Kathleen)
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
22 22 order - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) Thu 09/12 4:11 PM
ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 9/12/2024. See attached document for full details. (sk01)
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21 21 order Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Mediation Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Thu 09/12 2:13 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: (Jury Trial set for 10/6/2025 before Judge Darrin P. Gayles., Telephonic Calendar Call set for 10/1/2025 09:30 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles., Telephonic Status Conference set for 4/16/2025 10:00 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles.), (Mediation Deadline 3/28/2025.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin- Birch for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/12/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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20 20 respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 09/12 10:46 AM
Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re9 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Defendant's Reply in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by APPLE INC.. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
19 19 misc Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1 Wed 09/11 12:41 PM
Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by APPLE INC. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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Thursday, September 05, 2024
18 18 respm Response to Motion Thu 09/05 11:42 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re9 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by KENNETH STEARS. Replies due by 9/12/2024. (Levy, Chad)
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
17 17 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Tue 09/03 4:50 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting15 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff shall file his response on or before September 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/3/2024. (bs00)
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16 16 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Tue 09/03 4:49 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting13 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of time for Parties to File Joint Scheduling Report. The parties shall file and submit their joint scheduling report and proposed scheduling order on or before September 17, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/3/2024. (bs00)
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15 15 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Tue 09/03 1:43 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to9 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by KENNETH STEARS. (Levy, Chad)
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14 14 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 09/03 1:20 PM
Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by APPLE INC. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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13 13 motion Extension of Time Tue 09/03 1:05 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time for Parties to File Joint Scheduling Report re10 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report,,,, by APPLE INC.. Responses due by 9/17/2024. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Wed 09/04 9:41 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 16 Order. Joint Scheduling Report due by 9/17/2024 (amb)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Motion/R&R Deadlines and Hearings Wed 09/04 9:42 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 17 Order re9 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . Responses due by 9/6/2024. (amb)
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Friday, August 30, 2024
12 12 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 08/30 2:59 PM
Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by KENNETH STEARS identifying Other Affiliate Chad Evan Levy for KENNETH STEARS (Levy, Chad)
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
11 11 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Wed 08/21 11:36 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kathleen Colgan Shea on behalf of APPLE INC.. Attorney Kathleen Colgan Shea added to party APPLE INC.(pty:dft). (Shea, Kathleen)
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
10 10 5 pgs order Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report Tue 08/20 2:25 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Pursuant to S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.1, on or before September 3, 2024 , the parties shall prepare and file a Joint Scheduling Report, as well as Certificates of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statements. The parties shall also file a Proposed Scheduling Order, adhering to the format and guidance of the attached form. If the parties deviate in any way from that format and guidance, they shall contemporaneously submit a written explanation, which provides their purported justification for each and every deviation. If the parties fail to submit such written explanation, the Court may enter a Scheduling Order that does not take into account the parties' proposed dates. Failure to comply with this Order shall be grounds for dismissal without prejudice and without further notice. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 8/20/2024. See attached document for full details. (bs00)
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Monday, August 19, 2024
9 9 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Mon 08/19 5:07 PM
Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by APPLE INC.. Responses due by 9/3/2024. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
8 8 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Thu 07/25 4:01 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER granting4 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant shall file its response on or before August 23, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 7/25/2024. (bs00)
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7 7 order Notice of Court Practice/to Appear/Other Thu 07/25 2:24 PM
NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE. Unless otherwise specified by the Court, every motion shall be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position. If conflicts of position exist, parties shall explain the conflicts in their separate motions. Failure to comply with ANY of these procedures may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to, the striking of the motion or dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 7/25/2024. (bs00)
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6 6 1 pgs order Order of Recusal Thu 07/25 2:14 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Raag Singhal recused. Case reassigned to Judge Darrin P. Gayles for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Raag Singhal on 7/23/2024. See attached document for full details. (yar)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline Fri 07/26 9:57 AM
Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline per DE 8 Order. APPLE INC. response/answer due 8/23/2024. (amb)
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
5 5 notice Notice (Other) Tue 07/23 12:05 PM
Defendant's NOTICE Notice of Filing Proposed Order by APPLE INC. re4 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
Monday, July 22, 2024
4 4 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer Mon 07/22 9:53 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer by APPLE INC.. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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3 3 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 07/22 9:51 AM
Defendant's Corporate Disclosure Statement by APPLE INC. (Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie)
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
2 2 order Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent Mon 07/22 9:21 AM
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Raag Singhal. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss 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. (pc)
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1 1 cmp Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint) Wed 07/17 2:56 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and For Broward County, Florida) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17685069, filed by APPLE INC..(Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie) (Complaint see pg.3 of Attachment #1, no Answer/Motion to Dismiss filed) Modified text on 7/17/2024 (pc)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
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