Florida Middle District Court
Judge:Carlos E Mendoza
Referred: Daniel C Irick
Case #: 6:23-cv-01862
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Case Filed:Sep 27, 2023
Terminated:Jun 10, 2024
Last checked: Monday Mar 25, 2024 4:25 AM EDT
Defendant
Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC
Represented By
Karly Anne Wannos
The Wannos Law Firm, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva
9709 Avellino Avenue #11202
Orlando, FL 32819


Docket last updated: 04/22/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
44 44 notice Notice to Counsel of Local Rule Tue 06/11 8:51 AM
NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (HAI)
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Monday, June 10, 2024
43 43 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss / Failure to State a Claim Order on Report and Recommendations Mon 06/10 3:26 PM
ORDER adopting 42 Report and Recommendations; granting 38 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. This case is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 6/10/2024. (MEH)
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
42 42 motion Report and Recommendations Tue 05/21 11:40 AM
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint filed by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. THEREON it is Recommended that the motion be GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 5/21/2024. (JOR)
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Friday, April 26, 2024
41 41 order Order on Motion to Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement Fri 04/26 10:26 AM
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(a) and (g) 40 "Opposed Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint." The motion contains neither a memorandum of law in support of the relief requested nor a certificate of conferral. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 4/26/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
40 40 motion Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement Thu 04/18 8:25 AM
Opposed MOTION for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint re37 Amended Complaint by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (e-portal)(AJS)
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Att: 1 Second Amended Complaint
Monday, April 08, 2024
39 39 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 04/08 11:56 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re38 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint filed by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (e-portal) (AJS)
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Monday, March 18, 2024
38 38 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Mon 03/18 7:14 AM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Amended Complaint by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly)
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Monday, March 11, 2024
37 37 cmp Amended Complaint Tue 03/12 1:37 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC with Jury Demand. filed by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (e-portal)(AJS)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Exhibit E,
Att: 6 Exhibit F,
Att: 7 Exhibit G,
Att: 8 Exhibit H,
Att: 9 Exhibit I
Friday, February 23, 2024
36 36 motion Reconsideration / Clarification Mon 02/26 8:16 AM
Expedited MOTION for Reconsideration re34 Order on Report and Recommendations, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (e-portal) (RPB) Modified on 2/26/2024 (RPB). (Chambers notified)
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35 35 3 pgs order Order Fri 02/23 5:08 PM
AMENDED ORDER: The Report and Recommendation 26 is ADOPTED and made a part of this Order. Defendant's Motion 2 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff's Complaint 1 is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Motion is otherwise DENIED. On or before March 11, 2024, Plaintiff may file an Amended Complaint that corrects the deficiencies set forth in the Report and Recommendation. Failure to do so will result in the closure of this case without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 2/23/2024. (RMF)
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
34 34 3 pgs order Order on Report and Recommendations Order on Motion to Dismiss / Failure to State a Claim Thu 02/22 12:31 PM
ORDER: The Report and Recommendation 26 is ADOPTED and made a part of this Order. Defendant's Motion 2 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff's Complaint 1 is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Motion is otherwise DENIED. On or before February 22, 2024, Plaintiff may file an Amended Complaint that corrects the deficiencies set forth in the Report and Recommendation. Failure to do so will result in the closure of this case without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 2/22/2024. (RMF)
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
33 33 order Order on Motion to Intervene Wed 02/21 11:00 AM
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g) 32 "Expedited Plaintiff's Motion to Seek Court Intervention on Defendant's Discovery Requests," which the Court construes as a motion for protective order under Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(c) and a motion for an extension to provide mandatory initial disclosures under Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a). A moving party must certify conferral pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 2/21/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
32 32 motion Intervene Wed 02/21 8:58 AM
Expedited MOTION to Seek Court Intervention on Defendant's Discovery requests by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva.(e-portal)(AJS) Modified on 2/21/2024 to edit docket text (AJS)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Discovery Requests
Friday, February 16, 2024
31 31 order Order on Motion to Withdraw Fri 02/16 10:44 AM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 30 Motion to Withdraw Amended Complaint. The 29 Amended Complaint is withdrawn. The Clerk is directed to delete the document. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 2/16/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
30 30 motion Withdraw Fri 02/16 9:35 AM
MOTION to Withdraw29 Amended Complaint by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (e-portal) (AJS)
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Tuesday, February 06, 2024
29 29 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 02/07 11:57 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC with Jury Demand. filed by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (e-portal)(AJS)
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Friday, January 26, 2024
28 28 order Standing Order Fri 01/26 2:07 PM
STANDING ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
27 27 order Case Management Scheduling Order Thu 01/25 3:38 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/27/2024 Joinder of Parties due by 3/27/2024 Discovery due by 8/1/2025 Dispositive motions due by 9/2/2025 Pretrial statement due by 1/5/2026 All other motions due by 1/5/2026 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 6/3/2025 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 7/3/2025 Trial Status Conference set for 1/15/2026 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza Jury Trial set for February 2026 trial term in Orlando Courtroom 5B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. Conduct mediation hearing by 8/15/2025. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 1/25/2024. (MEH)
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
26 26 motion Report and Recommendations Wed 01/24 2:25 PM
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 2 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. It is RECOMMENDED that the Motion (Doc. 2) be GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, such that: 1. The Complaint (Doc. 1) be dismissed without prejudice as an impermissible shotgun pleading and Plaintiff be given leave to amend to remedy the deficiencies noted in this Report; and 2. Defendant's Motion (Doc. 2) be DENIED insofar as it requests striking paragraphs of the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/24/2024. (TNP)
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
25 25 misc Case Management Report Thu 01/11 5:20 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Wannos, Karly)
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Monday, January 08, 2024
24 24 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 01/08 4:49 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly)
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Thursday, January 04, 2024
23 23 order Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Thu 01/04 1:58 PM
ENDORSED ORDER granting 21 Motion for Leave to File Reply, as unopposed. See Local Rule 3.01(c). On or before 1/8/2024, Defendant may file a seven-page reply in support of the 2 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/4/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
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Tuesday, January 02, 2024
22 22 misc Settlement/Trial report Tue 01/02 10:08 AM
Joint SETTLEMENT/TRIAL report by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly) Modified to edit docket text on 1/2/2024 (HAI)
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
21 21 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 12/13 9:20 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motion for Leave filed by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly)
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Monday, December 11, 2023
20 20 order Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Mon 12/11 1:46 PM
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g) 19 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 12/11/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
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19 19 motion Leave to File Amicus Brief / Document Mon 12/11 9:09 AM
MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Response to2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly) Modified to covert to motion for leave to file on 12/11/2023 (AJS)
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023
18 18 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Thu 12/07 9:49 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (ARL)
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
17 17 1 pgs order Order to show cause Thu 11/30 9:43 AM
ORDER to show cause. On or before December 7, 2023, Plaintiff shall file a response to the Motion or show cause in writing why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 11/30/2023. (TNP)
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Monday, November 20, 2023
16 16 order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Mon 11/20 10:14 AM
ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot 14 Motion to Request E-Filing Access, as the Court already allows pro se persons to file electronically via an online portal available at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/electronic-document-submission-web-portal. Plaintiff is cautioned that all motions must comply with the Local Rules of this Court, including Local Rules 1.08 and 3.01. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 11/20/2023. (Irick, Daniel)
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
15 15 respoth Answer to court interrogatories Thu 11/16 3:52 PM
ANSWER to court interrogatories re:9 Case Management Scheduling Order by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (AJS)
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Monday, November 13, 2023
14 14 motion Miscellaneous Relief Tue 11/14 11:31 AM
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to request E-filing access by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (AJS)
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Monday, October 16, 2023
13 13 notice Notice of a Related Action Wed 10/18 11:12 AM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. Related case(s): No (AJS)
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12 12 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 10/18 11:11 AM
CORPORATE disclosure statement by Cesar Augusto Mendes da Silva. (AJS)
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Monday, October 09, 2023
11 11 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 10/09 1:00 PM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly)
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10 10 notice Notice of a Related Action Mon 10/09 12:55 PM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. Related case(s): No (Wannos, Karly)
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Friday, October 06, 2023
9 9 order Case Management Scheduling Order Fri 10/06 1:24 PM
FLSA SCHEDULING ORDER: By 10/27/2023 parties shall serve copies upon each other as stated in the order; By 12/15/2023 parties are to meet and confer; Answer to court interrogatories due by 11/17/2023; Settlement Report due by 1/4/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 10/6/2023. (TNP)
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Thursday, October 05, 2023
8 8 2 pgs order Order Thu 10/05 1:26 PM
ORDER- This case is hereby referred to the Magistrate Judge for issuance of the FLSA Scheduling Order and management of the deadlines set forth therein. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/5/2023. (MEH)
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Monday, October 02, 2023
7 7 motion Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement Mon 10/02 4:34 PM
SUPPLEMENT to2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Higher Tech Realty, FL, LLC. (Wannos, Karly) Modified text on 10/2/2023 (TNP)
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6 6 order Order Mon 10/02 2:56 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Orlando Division of the Middle District of Florida is currently operating in a Judicial Emergency due to a judicial vacancy and the number of cases in the division. Accordingly, civil cases, and especially newly filed civil cases, will be the Court's lowest priority unless emergency issues are presented. Counsel and the parties are encouraged to consider consenting to the Magistrate Judge for the entire case or disposition of any dispositive motions in order to have their case considered on a more timely basis. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/2/2023. (MEH)
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5 5 order Order Mon 10/02 2:54 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/2/2023. (MEH)
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4 4 2 pgs order Order Mon 10/02 2:51 PM
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/2/2023. (MEH)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
3 3 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Wed 09/27 5:00 PM
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:23-cv-01862-CEM-DCI. (AM)
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2 2 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 09/27 1:49 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Higher Tech Realty Fl LLC d/b/a Mark Spain Real Estate. (Wannos, Karly)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal Wed 09/27 1:43 PM
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Orange County, Florida Circuit Court, case number 2023-CA-011800-O filed in State Court on April 30, 2023. Filing fee $402, receipt number AFLMDC-21296243 filed by Higher Tech Realty Fl LLC d/b/a Mark Spain Real Estate.(Wannos, Karly)
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Att: 1 State Court COMPLAINT,
Att: 2 State Court Docket Sheet,
Att: 3 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 4 State Court Other Documents