Florida Middle District Court
Judge:William F Jung
Referred: Julie S Sneed
Case #: 8:20-cv-01381
Nature of Suit791 Labor - Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Cause29:1161 COBRA - Continuation Coverage
Case Filed:Jun 16, 2020
Terminated:Jan 05, 2021
Last checked: Sunday Dec 13, 2020 3:49 AM EST
Amicus
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of the Solicitor / PBSD 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. Rm N-4611
Washington, DC 20210
Represented By
Peter B. Dolan
U.S. Department Of Labor
contact info
Defendant
Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees
Represented By
Eliot T. Burriss
Holland & Knight LLP
contact info
Daniel Buchholz
Holland & Knight LLP
contact info
Anthony J. Palermo
Holland & Knight, Llp - Tampa
contact info
Lindsey R. Camp
Holland & Knight, LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
Cherrita Carter
Represented By
Luis A. Cabassa
Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, PA
contact info
Brandon J. Hill
Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, PA
contact info
Chad A. Justice
Justice For Justice LLC
contact info


1. Court Dismisses COBRA Lawsuit (jdsupra.com)
Submitted Wed 02/03/2021
Docket last updated: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM EST
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
47 47 order Order Tue 01/05 9:29 AM
ENDORSED ORDER: Upon consideration of the 46 Stipulation of Dismissal, this case is dismissed with prejudice. Each side to bear its own fees and costs. The Clerk is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 1/5/2021. (CCB)
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Monday, January 04, 2021
46 46 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Mon 01/04 7:18 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
45 45 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply Tue 12/29 9:32 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 44 Motion for Extension of Time up to and including 1/4/2021. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 12/29/2020. (CCB)
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Monday, December 28, 2020
44 44 motion Extension of Time to File Response / Reply Mon 12/28 6:22 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to43 Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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Monday, December 14, 2020
43 43 19 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction Mon 12/14 2:54 PM
ORDER granting 28 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction in accordance with attached order. An amended complaint, if any, must be filed within fourteen (14) days. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 12/14/2020. (CCM)
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Wednesday, November 04, 2020
42 42 notice Notice to counsel of filing of official transcript Wed 11/04 3:57 PM
NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio. (TVA)
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41 41 misc Transcript Wed 11/04 3:56 PM
TRANSCRIPT of TELEPHONIC MOTION HEARING held on 10/28/2020 before Judge WILLIAM F. JUNG. Court Reporter/Transcriber TRACEY AURELIO,Telephone number 813-301-5448. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter.. Redaction Request due 11/25/2020, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/7/2020, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/2/2021. (TVA)
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Friday, October 30, 2020
40 40 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 10/30 6:06 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint - Defendant's Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion to Dismiss First Amended Class Action Complaint and Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. (Buchholz, Daniel)
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
39 39 minutes Motion Hearing Wed 10/28 11:31 AM
Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge William F. Jung: MOTION HEARING held on 10/28/2020 re28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. The Court takes the Motion under advisement. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio (SAO)
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
38 38 notice Notice of appearance Tue 10/27 4:06 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Buchholz on behalf of Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees (Buchholz, Daniel)
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Friday, October 23, 2020
37 37 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 10/23 6:35 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Cherrita Carter.(Hill, Brandon)
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37 37 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 10/23 6:35 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Cherrita Carter.(Hill, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Att: 1 Exhibit A
36 36 order Order on Motion to File Excess Pages Fri 10/23 1:46 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 35 Motion to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/23/2020. (CCB)
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36 36 order Order on Motion to File Excess Pages Fri 10/23 1:46 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 35 Motion to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/23/2020. (CCB)
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35 35 motion File Excess Pages Fri 10/23 10:08 AM
Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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35 35 motion File Excess Pages Fri 10/23 10:08 AM
Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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Thursday, October 08, 2020
34 34 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply Thu 10/08 6:38 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint. Response due by 10/23/2020. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/8/2020. (CCB)
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33 33 motion Extension of Time to File Response / Reply Thu 10/08 5:14 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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Tuesday, October 06, 2020
32 32 notice Notice of appearance Tue 10/06 3:19 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Lindsey R. Camp on behalf of Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees (Camp, Lindsey)
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31 31 notice Notice of hearing on motion Tue 10/06 11:07 AM
NOTICE of TELEPHONIC HEARING on all pending motions including28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint. Motion Hearing set for 10/28/2020 at 9:30 AM before Judge William F. Jung. Counsel are directed to call the reserved conference toll free number at 1-888-557-8511. Enter the access code: 4744914 followed by the # (pound) key. You will be prompted to enter the security code: 1381 followed by the # (pound) key. This conference will be activated at 9:00 AM so the hearing may start promptly at 9:30 AM.(CCB)
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30 30 order Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Tue 10/06 10:53 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 29 unopposed Motion for Leave to File Document. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/6/2020. (Jung, William)
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Monday, October 05, 2020
29 29 motion Leave to File Amicus Brief / Document Mon 10/05 6:02 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by U.S. Department of Labor.(Dolan, Peter)
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Att: 1 Main Document Brief of Sec. of Labor as Amicus Curiae
Monday, September 28, 2020
28 28 motion Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction Mon 09/28 7:29 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction First Amended Class Action Complaint by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees.(Palermo, Anthony)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B
27 27 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 09/28 4:45 PM
ORDER granting 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on September 28, 2020. (BRC)
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26 26 notice Notice canceling hearing Mon 09/28 1:44 PM
NOTICE canceling hearing scheduled for 10/1/2020. See order at docket 23. (CCB)
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25 25 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 09/28 11:57 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Eliot T. Burriss to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. 113A-17359147 for $150 by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. (Palermo, Anthony)
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Thursday, September 24, 2020
24 24 misc Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement Thu 09/24 11:13 AM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re6 Related case order and track 2 notice by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. (Palermo, Anthony)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
23 23 order Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction Wed 09/16 1:33 PM
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 12 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, in light of amended complaint filed at Doc. 21. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 9/16/2020. (Jung, William)
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
22 22 notice Notice of pendency of related cases Tue 09/15 1:32 PM
NOTICE of pendency of related cases re6 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. Related case(s): No (Palermo, Anthony)
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Monday, September 14, 2020
21 21 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 09/14 5:49 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT (CLASS ACTION) against Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees filed by Cherrita Carter. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by Cherrita Carter.(Hill, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Appendix B,
Att: 3 Affidavit of Cherrita Carter
20 20 order Case management and scheduling order Mon 09/14 8:27 AM
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive motions due by 8/6/2021, Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/13/2022 at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung, Jury Trial set for the February 2022 trial term commencing 2/7/2022 at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung, Conduct mediation hearing by 1/15/2021. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 9/14/2020. (SAO)
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Friday, September 11, 2020
19 19 misc Case Management Report Fri 09/11 4:36 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Hill, Brandon)
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Monday, August 31, 2020
18 18 notice Notice of hearing on motion Mon 08/31 12:49 PM
NOTICE of TELEPHONIC HEARING on12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Defendant's Dispositive Motion to Dismiss Class Action Complaint . Motion Hearing set for 10/1/2020 at 9:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15 B before Judge William F. Jung. Counsel are directed to call the reserved conference toll free number at 1-888-557-8511. Enter the access code: 4744914 followed by the #(pound) key. You will be prompted to enter the security code: 1381 followed by the #(pound) key. This conference will be activated at 9:00 AM so the hearing may start promptly at 9:30 AM. (CCB)
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
17 17 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply Wed 08/26 6:37 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Response or amended complaint due by 9/14/2020. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 8/26/2020. (CCB)
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16 16 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Wed 08/26 6:34 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File motion for class certification on or before 1/21/2021. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 8/26/2020. (CCB)
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15 15 motion Extension of Time to File Response / Reply Wed 08/26 5:51 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Defendant's Dispositive Motion to Dismiss Class Action Complaint or File an Amended Complaint by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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14 14 motion Extension of Time to File Wed 08/26 5:34 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion Seeking Class Certification Under Rule 23 by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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Monday, August 17, 2020
13 13 notice Notice (Other) Mon 08/17 6:32 PM
NOTICE by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees re12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Defendant's Dispositive Motion to Dismiss Class Action Complaint (Palermo, Anthony)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C
12 12 motion Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction Mon 08/17 4:54 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Defendant's Dispositive Motion to Dismiss Class Action Complaint by All Defendants. (Palermo, Anthony)
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
11 11 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Thu 07/30 7:27 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File response to complaint on or before 8/17/2020. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 7/30/2020. (CCB)
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10 10 motion Extension of Time to File Thu 07/30 2:30 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint by Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. (Palermo, Anthony)
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
9 9 service Summons returned executed Wed 07/29 4:17 PM
RETURN of service executed on July 9, 2020 by Cherrita Carter as to Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. (Hill, Brandon)
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Monday, June 22, 2020
8 8 misc Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement Mon 06/22 3:22 PM
CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re6 Related case order and track 2 notice by Cherrita Carter. (Hill, Brandon)
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7 7 notice Notice of pendency of related cases Mon 06/22 3:21 PM
NOTICE of pendency of related cases re6 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Cherrita Carter. Related case(s): no (Hill, Brandon)
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
6 6 order Related case order and track 2 notice Wed 06/17 2:38 PM
RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Counsel and any unrepresented party shall meet within sixty days after service of the complaint upon any defendant for the purpose of preparing and filing a Case Management Report. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 6/17/2020. (SAO)
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
5 5 service Summons issued Tue 06/16 4:17 PM
SUMMONS issued as to Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees. (MCB)
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4 4 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Tue 06/16 4:07 PM
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge William F. Jung and Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. New case number: 8:20-cv-1381-T-02JSS. (SJB)
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3 3 notice Notice of appearance Tue 06/16 2:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Chad A. Justice on behalf of Cherrita Carter (Justice, Chad)
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2 2 notice Notice (Other) Tue 06/16 1:27 PM
NOTICE by Cherrita Carter re1 Complaint of Filing Exhibits to Complaint(Hill, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B
1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 06/16 1:04 PM
COMPLAINT (CLASS ACTION) against Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Trustees filed by Cherrita Carter.(Hill, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Proposed Summons