Florida Southern District Court
Judge:Cecilia M Altonaga
Referred: Lisette M Reid
Case #: 1:24-cv-22780
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal - Labor
Case Filed:Jul 22, 2024
Case in other court:11th Judicial Circuit of Miami Dade County Florida, 24-064538-SP
Last checked: Thursday Sep 05, 2024 4:52 AM EDT
Defendant
Marbridge Restoration, LLC
Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP 201 N. Franklin St., Ste. 3550
Tampa, FL 33602
Represented By
Michael Anthony Kolcun, Jr.
Smith Gambrell Russell LLP
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Defendant
Joseph Paul Williams
Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP 201 N. Franklin St., Ste. 3550
Tampa, FL 33602
Represented By
Michael Anthony Kolcun, Jr.
Smith Gambrell Russell LLP
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Mediator
Judge (Ret.) Bill Levens
Plaintiff
Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez
White & Twombly, P.A. 9999 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 306
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Represented By
Robert Twombly
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Daniel Castilla
White , Twombly, P.A.
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Docket last updated: 69 minutes ago
Thursday, October 17, 2024
45 45 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 10/17 3:39 PM
ORDER granting44 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint shall be filed on or before October 31, 2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 10/17/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline Thu 10/17 3:40 PM
Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Jason Schmiedel response/answer due 10/31/2024. (ps1)
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
44 44 motion Extension of Time Wed 10/16 5:26 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Jason Schmiedel. Responses due by 10/30/2024.(Morales, Suhaill)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
43 43 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Wed 10/16 4:57 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER denying42 Motion for Extension of Time due to the failure to supply a proposed order, as is required by the Local Rules. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (CMA)
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42 42 motion Extension of Time Wed 10/16 3:52 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Jason Schmiedel. Attorney Suhaill Machado Morales added to party Jason Schmiedel (pty:dft). Responses due by 10/30/2024. (Morales, Suhaill)
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41 41 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Wed 10/16 1:28 PM
PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid: Status Conference held on 10/16/2024. (Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/21/2024 04:00 PM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid; Telephone Number (866) 390-1828; Access Code 6684580; Security Code 5780. Total time in court: 12 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Robert Twombly. (Digital 12:59:59) (br)
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40 40 notice Notice of Compliance Wed 10/16 12:13 PM
NOTICE of Compliance by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams re39 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, (Kolcun, Michael)
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39 39 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Wed 10/16 11:11 AM
ORDER granting38 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Within two (2) days of the entry of this Order, withdrawing counsel shall send to Defendants' last known address(es) copies of this Order and shall file a notice with the Court certifying same. Deadline to obtain new counsel 10/21/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 10/16/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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utility ~Util - Terminate Attorneys Wed 10/16 2:08 PM
Attorney Michael Anthony Kolcun , Jr. representing Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams (Defendant) terminated per DE39 . (ps1) Modified to correct terminated attorney on 10/16/2024 (jua)
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
38 38 motion Withdraw as Attorney Tue 10/15 12:43 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael A. Kolcun for / by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams. Responses due by 10/29/2024.(Kolcun, Michael)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
37 37 order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Tue 10/15 12:10 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER denying36 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney due to the failure to supply a proposed order, as is required by the Local Rules. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (CMA)
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36 36 motion Withdraw as Attorney Tue 10/15 10:49 AM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael A. Kolcun for / by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams. Responses due by 10/29/2024. (Kolcun, Michael)
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024
35 35 order Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing Tue 10/08 2:54 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER Re-Setting Telephonic Status Conference for 10/16/2024 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Telephone Number (866) 390-1828; Access Code 6684580; Security Code 5780. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 10/8/2024. (ari)
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34 34 order Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing Tue 10/08 1:06 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER Setting Telephonic Status Conference for 10/18/2024 at 3:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Telephone Number (866) 390-1828; Access Code 6684580; Security Code 5780. In-Person Settlement Conference set for 10/29/2024 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 10/8/2024. (ari)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Wed 10/09 8:27 AM
Set Hearing Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/18/2024 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Per DE 34 . (pc)
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utility ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Wed 10/09 8:32 AM
Reset Hearing Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/16/2024 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Per DE 35 . (pc)
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024
33 33 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 10/01 9:22 AM
ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Joseph Paul Williams. (Kolcun, Michael)
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32 32 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 10/01 9:22 AM
ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Marbridge Restoration, LLC. (Kolcun, Michael)
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Friday, September 27, 2024
31 31 service Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed Fri 09/27 5:33 PM
SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on26 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez. Jason Schmiedel served on 9/26/2024, response/answer due 10/17/2024. (Twombly, Robert)
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
30 30 service Summons Issued Wed 09/25 2:17 PM
Summons Issued as to Jason Schmiedel. (pc)
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29 29 adr Mediation Report Wed 09/25 1:50 PM
MEDIATION REPORT by Mediator William P. Levens. Disposition: Case did not settle. Mediation held via video-conference. Filed by Bill Levens.(pc)
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28 28 notice Notice of Filing Proposed Summons(es) Wed 09/25 11:23 AM
NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez (Twombly, Robert)
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
27 27 1 pgs order Order to Show Cause Thu 09/19 2:56 PM
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re26 Amended Complaint filed by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez; Plaintiff must perfect service on Jason Schmiedel by 9/30/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 9/19/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
26 26 cmp Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal Tue 09/17 6:29 PM
Plaintiff's AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez.(Twombly, Robert)
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25 25 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Tue 09/17 3:57 PM
ORDER granting24 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. Plaintiff shall file the Amended Complaint as a separate docket entry by September 18, 2024. The First Amended Complaint [ECF No.21 ] is stricken. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 9/17/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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Monday, September 16, 2024
24 24 motion Leave to File Document Mon 09/16 6:36 PM
Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez. (Twombly, Robert)
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23 23 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Mon 09/16 4:49 PM
ORDER denying22 Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 9/16/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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Friday, September 13, 2024
22 22 motion Leave to File Document Fri 09/13 6:29 PM
Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez. (Twombly, Robert)
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21 21 cmp Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal Fri 09/13 5:42 PM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez.(Twombly, Robert)
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
20 20 1 pgs order Order Scheduling Mediation Tue 09/03 11:16 AM
ORDER Scheduling Mediation before Judge Bill Levens Related [+]; Mediation Hearing set for 9/20/2024 10:00 AM. The parties are reminded that a report of their mediation must be filed within seven (7) days thereafter. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 9/3/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
19 19 1 pgs order Order to Show Cause Wed 08/28 2:43 PM
ORDER re15 Scheduling Order Referring Case to Mediation; on or before 8/30/2024, the parties shall file a proposed order scheduling mediation. With their submission, the parties will explain why they failed to comply with the August 6, 2024 Order, necessitating this second Order. In accordance with the procedures outlined in the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures, the proposed order must be emailed to the Court in Word format. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 8/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
18 18 respm Response/Reply (Other) Thu 08/22 1:52 PM
RESPONSE to11 Statement by Marbridge Restoration, LLC. (Kolcun, Michael)
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17 17 respm Response/Reply (Other) Thu 08/22 1:51 PM
RESPONSE to11 Statement by Joseph Paul Williams. (Kolcun, Michael)
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Thursday, August 08, 2024
16 16 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 08/08 12:00 PM
Plaintiff's Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Parties by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez (Twombly, Robert)
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
15 15 order Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Mediation Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Tue 08/06 11:11 AM
ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Jury Trial set for 3/24/2025 in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Calendar Call set for 3/18/2025 at 9:00 AM in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Amended Pleadings and Joinder of Parties due by 9/13/2024. Discovery, including Expert Discovery, due by 11/25/2024. Mediation Deadline 12/2/2024. All pretrial and Daubert Motions due by 12/10/2024. Joint Pretrial Stipulation and In Limine Motions due by 1/7/2025. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 8/6/2024. See attached document for full details. (wc)
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14 14 1 pgs order Order to Show Cause Tue 08/06 11:00 AM
ORDER that on or before August 8, 2024, Plaintiff shall file her certificate of interested parties. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 8/6/2024. See attached document for full details. (wc)
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Friday, August 02, 2024
13 13 notice Notice of Compliance Fri 08/02 5:19 PM
NOTICE of Compliance by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez (Twombly, Robert)
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12 12 misc Scheduling Report - Rule 26(f)/16.1 Fri 08/02 5:18 PM
Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez (Twombly, Robert)
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11 11 misc Statement Fri 08/02 5:10 PM
Statement of: of Claim by Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez (Twombly, Robert)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
10 10 misc Status Report Wed 07/31 12:29 PM
STATUS REPORT re Removal by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams (Kolcun, Michael)
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9 9 misc Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 07/31 12:28 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams (Kolcun, Michael)
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Monday, July 22, 2024
8 8 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 07/22 4:20 PM
Defendant Joseph Williams' ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams. (Kolcun, Michael)
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7 7 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 07/22 4:18 PM
Defendant Marbridge Restoration,LLC's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Marbridge Restoration, LLC, Joseph Paul Williams. (Kolcun, Michael)
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6 6 1 pgs order Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report Mon 07/22 3:41 PM
Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties by 8/2/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/22/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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5 5 3 pgs order Order of Requirements Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Mon 07/22 3:40 PM
Order requiring Plaintiff to file a Statement of Claim by 8/2/2024. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid for Settlement Conference. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/22/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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4 4 order Status Report Order Mon 07/22 3:37 PM
ORDER Requiring a Removal Status Report by 8/2/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/22/2024. See attached document for full details. (ps1)
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3 3 order Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction - ELECTRONIC CASE Mon 07/22 1:51 PM
Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Documents Improperly Arranged. The Filer did not properly attach the Exhibits . Future filings must comply with the CM/ECF Civil Case Opening Guide. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (pc)
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2 2 order Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent Mon 07/22 1:49 PM
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid 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) Mon 07/22 12:23 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez v. Marbridge Restoration, LLC and Joseph Paul Williams) Filing fee $405.00. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID FLSDC-17694722, payment transferred from : 24cv22782 Yecid Fernando Rojas Suarez v. Marbridge Restoration, LLC and Jospeh Paul Williams, filed by Joseph Paul Williams, Marbridge Restoration, LLC.(Kolcun, Michael) (Main Document 1 replaced on 7/22/2024) (pc). (Complaint see pg.5 of Exh.A, no Answer/Motion to Dismiss filed) (pc). Modified text on 7/22/2024 (pc)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet
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