Georgia Northern District Court
Judge:William M Ray, II
Case #: 1:22-cv-00044
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause29:216(b) Labor - Minimum wage or overtime compensation
Case Filed:Jan 05, 2022
Terminated:Jul 28, 2022
Last checked: Monday Jul 04, 2022 5:02 AM EDT
Defendant
Atlanta Imports, Inc.
Represented By
Phillip Edward Friduss
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
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Defendant
Manny Saluja
Represented By
Phillip Edward Friduss
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Raheen Shands
Represented By
Charles Ronald Bridgers
Delong Caldwell Bridgers Fitzpatrick & Benjamin, LLC
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Mitchell Douglas Benjamin
Delong Caldwell Bridgers Fitzpatrick & Benjamin, LLC
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Brandon Alexander Thomas
The Law Office Of Brandon A. Thomas
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Docket last updated: 04/11/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, July 28, 2022
19 19 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Settlement Order on Motion to Dismiss Thu 07/28 2:29 PM
ORDER GRANTING18 Motion for Settlement and to Dismiss with Prejudice. The Settlement Agreement [Doc. 18-1] is APPROVED. This action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, and this Court elects to retain jurisdiction over this matter until the terms of the Settlement Agreement have been complied with. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 7/28/2022. (tas)
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utility Submission to District Judge Thu 07/28 8:17 AM
Submission of18 Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval Joint MOTION to Dismiss With Prejudice , to District Judge William M. Ray II. (tas)
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utility Terminate Civil Case Thu 07/28 2:39 PM
Civil Case Terminated. (tas)
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
18 18 motion For Settlement Dismiss Wed 07/27 2:16 PM
Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval , Joint MOTION to Dismiss With Prejudice by Raheen Shands.(Thomas, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement,
Att: 2 Affidavit Declaration of Brandon A. Thomas in Support of Attorney's Fees and Costs,
Att: 3 Affidavit Declaration of Mitchell D. Benjamin in Support of Attorney's Fees and Costs,
Att: 4 Text of Proposed Order
17 17 misc Withdrawal of Motion Wed 07/27 2:07 PM
Withdrawal of Motion16 Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval Joint MOTION to Dismiss With Prejudice filed by Raheen Shands filed by Raheen Shands. (Thomas, Brandon)
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16 16 motion For Settlement Dismiss Wed 07/27 2:00 PM
Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval , Joint MOTION to Dismiss With Prejudice by Raheen Shands.(Thomas, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Declaration of Brandon A. Thomas in Support of Attorney's Fees,
Att: 2 Affidavit Declaration of Mitchell D. Benjamin in Support of Attorney's Fees,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
15 15 notice Notice to Take Deposition Wed 05/18 10:55 AM
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Atlanta Imports, Inc. d/b/a Suvidha Groceries filed by Raheen Shands (Thomas, Brandon)
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14 14 discov Certificate of Service Wed 05/18 10:37 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiff's First Set of Discovery Requests by Raheen Shands.(Thomas, Brandon)
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Monday, May 09, 2022
13 13 order Scheduling Order ~Util - Set/Clear Flags Tue 05/10 8:28 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER re:12 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Discovery ends on 11/6/2022. Summary Judgment Motions due by 12/6/2022. If none filed, Proposed Pretrial Order due by 12/6/2022. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 5/9/2022. (tas)
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Tuesday, May 03, 2022
12 12 misc Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan Tue 05/03 9:32 PM
JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Raheen Shands. (Thomas, Brandon)
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11 11 discov Initial Disclosures Tue 05/03 5:08 PM
Initial Disclosures by Atlanta Imports, Inc., Manny Saluja.(Friduss, Phillip)
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Friday, April 29, 2022
10 10 discov Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 04/29 11:27 AM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Raheen Shands.(Thomas, Brandon)
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9 9 discov Initial Disclosures Fri 04/29 11:06 AM
Initial Disclosures by Raheen Shands.(Thomas, Brandon)
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Tue 04/12 3:46 PM
MINUTE ENTRY ORDER terminating as moot6 Motion for Extension of Time. So ordered by Judge William M. Ray, II on 4/12/22. (jkl)
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Friday, April 08, 2022
8 8 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 04/08 8:42 AM
ANSWER to1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand by Atlanta Imports, Inc., Manny Saluja. Discovery ends on 9/6/2022.(Friduss, Phillip)
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Monday, April 04, 2022
7 7 service Affidavit of Service Mon 04/04 8:50 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Process (complaint, request for waiver of service, and waiver forms) re Order (Doc. 5) , as to Phil Friduss, partner at Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C., attorney for Defendants.(Thomas, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiff's e-mail re service of process to Phil Friduss,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - 2/8/22 Request for Waiver of Service form,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - 2/14/22 E-mail from Phil Friduss providing copy of signed waivers,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - Online Profile, Phil Friduss, Partner at Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C.,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5 - 4/1/22 E-mail from Phil Friduss re sufficiency of waiver of service,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6 - 4/1/22 E-mail from Phil Friduss advising will file appearance on Monday 4/4/22
Sunday, April 03, 2022
6 6 motion Extension of Time Sun 04/03 11:59 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time Serve Process on Defendants re:5 Order,, Set Submission Deadline, by Raheen Shands.(Thomas, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit E-mail from Phil Friduss, Partner at Hall Booth Smith, P.C., attorney for Defendants
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
5 5 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Submission Deadline Wed 03/30 2:56 PM
ORDER directing Plaintiff to file, on or before April 5, 2022, proof that service was properly made on Defendants, or why Plaintiff has been unable to serve Defendants. Failure to file proof of service as ordered will result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to submit this matter to the Court if Plaintiffs fail to comply with this order. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 3/30/2022. (abm)
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
4 4 notice Notice (Other) Thu 02/24 3:38 PM
NOTICE by Raheen Shands Consent Filing for Raheen Shands(Thomas, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Appendix Raheen Shands - Consent form
Monday, February 14, 2022
3 3 service Waiver of Service Executed Mon 02/14 3:59 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Raheen Shands. All Defendants. (Thomas, Brandon)
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Monday, January 10, 2022
2 2 29 pgs order Order Mon 01/10 1:58 PM
Standing Order Regarding Civil Litigation. Signed by Judge William M. Ray, II on 1/10/2022. (abm)
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022
1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 01/06 10:48 AM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Raheen Shands. (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-11497830)(ane)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet