Georgia Northern District Court
Judge:Timothy C Batten, Sr
Referred: Russell G Vineyard
Case #: 3:23-cv-00206
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause42:1981 Race Discrimination
Case Filed:Oct 25, 2023
Terminated:Oct 22, 2024
Last checked: Monday Apr 22, 2024 4:31 AM EDT
Defendant
GB2G, Inc.
Represented By
Emily Evans Schifter
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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Charles E. Peeler
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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John Sikes Gibbs, III
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders Llp - Atl
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Defendant
Youngjin Lee
Represented By
Emily Evans Schifter
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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Charles E. Peeler
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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John Sikes Gibbs, III
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders Llp - Atl
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Defendant
SL Alabama, LLC
Represented By
Allison Hawkins
Burr & Forman Llp- B. Al
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Michael L. Lucas
Burr & Forman Llp- B. Al
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Jon Michael Gumbel
Burr & Forman LLP
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Defendant
SPJ Connect, Inc.
Represented By
Emily Evans Schifter
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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Charles E. Peeler
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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John Sikes Gibbs, III
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders Llp - Atl
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Plaintiff
Alberto Vazquez Garcia
Represented By
Rachel Berlin Benjamin
Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown LLC
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Brian J. Sutherland
Beal, Sutherland, Berlin & Brown, LLC
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Christopher Baker Hall
Hall & Lampros, LLP
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James E. Radford
Radford Scott, LLP
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Daniel Werner
Radford Scott, LLP
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Plaintiff
Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez
Represented By
Rachel Berlin Benjamin
Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown LLC
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Brian J. Sutherland
Beal, Sutherland, Berlin & Brown, LLC
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Christopher Baker Hall
Hall & Lampros, LLP
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James E. Radford
Radford Scott, LLP
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Daniel Werner
Radford Scott, LLP
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Plaintiff
Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez
Represented By
Rachel Berlin Benjamin
Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown LLC
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Brian J. Sutherland
Beal, Sutherland, Berlin & Brown, LLC
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Christopher Baker Hall
Hall & Lampros, LLP
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James E. Radford
Radford Scott, LLP
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Daniel Werner
Radford Scott, LLP
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Plaintiff
Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina
Represented By
Rachel Berlin Benjamin
Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown LLC
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Brian J. Sutherland
Beal, Sutherland, Berlin & Brown, LLC
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Christopher Baker Hall
Hall & Lampros, LLP
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James E. Radford
Radford Scott, LLP
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Daniel Werner
Radford Scott, LLP
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Plaintiff
Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez
Represented By
Rachel Berlin Benjamin
Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown LLC
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Brian J. Sutherland
Beal, Sutherland, Berlin & Brown, LLC
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Christopher Baker Hall
Hall & Lampros, LLP
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James E. Radford
Radford Scott, LLP
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Daniel Werner
Radford Scott, LLP
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Docket last updated: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM EST
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
38 38 23 pgs order Order on Motion for Settlement Tue 10/22 11:18 AM
ORDER granting36 Motion for Settlement. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 10/22/2024. (dmb)
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37 37 minutes Settlement Conference Tue 10/22 11:16 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.: Settlement Conference held on 10/22/2024. (Court Reporter Keisha Crump)(dmb)
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utility Terminate Civil Case Tue 10/22 11:38 AM
Civil Case Terminated. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard terminated from case. (dmb)
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Friday, October 11, 2024
36 36 motion For Settlement Fri 10/11 2:58 PM
Joint MOTION for Settlement Final Approval with Brief In Support by Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez.(Hall, Christopher)
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Att: 1 24 pgs Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Daniel Werner
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
utility Submission to District Judge Wed 09/25 11:22 AM
Submission of35 Unopposed MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr.. (dmb)
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Friday, September 06, 2024
35 35 motion Attorney Fees Fri 09/06 6:59 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs with Brief In Support by Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina.(Hall, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Declaration of Christopher B. Hall,
Att: 2 Affidavit Declaration of Daniel Werner,
Att: 3 Affidavit Declaration of Brian Sutherland,
Att: 4 Affidavit Declaration of Christopher Parker
Monday, July 29, 2024
34 34 notice Notice (Other) Mon 07/29 3:28 PM
NOTICE by GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SPJ Connect, Inc. of Completion of CAFA Notice Mailing(Gibbs, John)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Declaration of John S. Gibbs III Regarding CAFA Notices
Thursday, July 25, 2024
33 33 17 pgs order Order on Motion for Settlement Thu 07/25 2:56 PM
ORDER granting32 Motion for Settlement. Signed by Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. on 7/25/2024. (dmb)
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Friday, July 19, 2024
32 32 motion For Settlement Fri 07/19 6:28 PM
Joint MOTION for Settlement [for Preliminary Order Approving Class Action Settlement and Directing Notice and Other Relief] with Brief In Support by SL Alabama, LLC.(Lucas, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Attachment A - Settlement Agreement
Monday, June 17, 2024
31 31 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Mon 06/17 1:38 PM
ORDER granting30 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend the Stayed Proceedings Until July 19, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 6/17/2024. (dmb)
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Friday, June 14, 2024
30 30 motion Extension of Time Fri 06/14 1:32 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend the Stayed Proceedings Until July 19, 2024 re:25 Order on Motion to Stay,29 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,26 Notice (Other) by SL Alabama, LLC.(Hawkins, Allison)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, June 10, 2024
29 29 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Tue 06/11 10:00 AM
ORDER granting28 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Extend Stayed Proceedings for Drafting Proposed Settlement Documentation. All pending deadlines are stayed until 6/14/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 6/10/2024. (dmb)
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Friday, May 31, 2024
28 28 motion Extension of Time Fri 05/31 3:47 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Extend Stayed Proceedings for Drafting Proposed Settlement Documentation re:26 Notice (Other),25 Order on Motion to Stay, by SL Alabama, LLC.(Lucas, Michael)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, May 17, 2024
utility Submission to District Judge Fri 05/17 11:12 AM
Submission of27 Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge to District Judge Timothy C. Batten Sr.. (dmb)
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
27 27 misc Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge Thu 05/16 3:04 PM
CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez. (Werner, Daniel)
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Friday, April 26, 2024
26 26 notice Notice (Other) Fri 04/26 12:47 PM
NOTICE by SL Alabama, LLC re25 Order on Motion to Stay, [Joint Notice Concerning Mediation] (Lucas, Michael)
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024
25 25 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Stay Wed 03/06 2:35 PM
ORDER granting24 Motion to Stay. Discovery and all pending deadlines are stayed until 5/31/2024. The parties shall report the outcome of the private mediation to the Court within five days of its completion, and absent further Order of the Court, the stay expires on 5/31/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 3/6/2024. (dmb)
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
24 24 motion Stay Thu 02/29 9:35 PM
Joint MOTION to Stay for Pending Mediation by GB2G, Inc.. (Gibbs, John)
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
23 23 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Wed 01/31 3:58 PM
ORDER granting22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. GB2G, Inc.,Youngjin Lee,SL Alabama, LLC, and SPJ Connect, Inc. Answer due 3/1/2024. Plaintiffs are granted an extension of time to submit opposition to defendants motions to dismiss up to and including 4/1/2024. Defendants' reply brief deadline is extended up to and including 4/15/2024. The parties shall file their Joint Statement within 30 days after all defendants have filed an answer to the complaint or defaulted. The plaintiffs shall be permitted to file their motion for class certification within 90 days after all defendants answer or default. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 1/31/2024. (dmb)
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Monday, January 29, 2024
22 22 motion Extension of Time Mon 01/29 10:44 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint re:21 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer,, by GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SPJ Connect, Inc.. (Gibbs, John)
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Friday, December 22, 2023
21 21 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 12/22 11:34 AM
ORDER granting20 Motion for Extension of Time. GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SL Alabama, LLC, and SPJ Connect, Inc. Answer due 2/2/2024. Plaintiffs are granted an extension of time to submit opposition to the defendants' motions to dismiss up to and including 3/4/2024. Defendants are granted to submit their respective reply briefs up to and including 3/18/2024. The parties are granted an extension to file their Joint Statement until 30 days after all defendants have filed an Answer or defaulted. Plaintiffs are granted an extension of time to file their motion for class certification until 90 days after all defendants have filed an answer or defaulted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 12/22/2023. (dmb)
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
20 20 motion Extension of Time Tue 12/19 1:00 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time re:17 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer, Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages by SL Alabama, LLC.(Lucas, Michael)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, December 07, 2023
misc Clerk's Notation for LOA/CIP Thu 12/07 4:33 PM
Clerk's Notation re18 and19 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Reviewed and approved by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (usw)
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Monday, December 04, 2023
19 19 misc Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 12/04 8:09 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons by Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez. (Benjamin, Rachel)
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
18 18 misc Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 11/28 1:23 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SPJ Connect, Inc.. (Gibbs, John)
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Monday, November 27, 2023
order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 11/27 11:43 AM
MINUTE ORDER granting12 and13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by CRD at the direction of Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(usw)
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misc Clerk's Notation for LOA/CIP Mon 11/27 11:51 AM
Clerk's Notation re11 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Reviewed and approved by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. (usw)
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
17 17 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Wed 11/22 9:41 AM
ORDER granting in part and denying in part10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer and MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. See order for directives. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 11/21/2023. (dmb)
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 11/21 4:36 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Charles E. Peeler on behalf of GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SPJ Connect, Inc. (Peeler, Charles)
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15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 11/21 2:23 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Evans Schifter on behalf of GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SPJ Connect, Inc. (Schifter, Emily)
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14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 11/21 10:09 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by John Sikes Gibbs, III on behalf of GB2G, Inc., Youngjin Lee, SPJ Connect, Inc. (Gibbs, John)
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misc Approval of Application for Admission PHV Tue 11/21 12:43 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:12 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael L. Lucas Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13043722). Attorney Michael L. Lucas added appearing on behalf of SL Alabama, LLC. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (djs)
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misc Approval of Application for Admission PHV Tue 11/21 3:01 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:13 APPLICATION for Admission of Allison Hawkins Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13043764). Attorney Allison Hawkins added appearing on behalf of SL Alabama, LLC. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (djs)
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Monday, November 20, 2023
13 13 motion Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 11/20 4:28 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Allison Hawkins Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13043764).by SL Alabama, LLC. (Gumbel, Jon)
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12 12 motion Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 11/20 4:23 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Michael L. Lucas Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13043722).by SL Alabama, LLC. (Gumbel, Jon)
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11 11 misc Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 11/20 4:17 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by SL Alabama, LLC identifying Corporate Parent SL Corporation, Corporate Parent SL America Corp. for SL Alabama, LLC. (Gumbel, Jon)
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10 10 motion Extension of Time Mon 11/20 12:05 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond and Extend Page Limitations by SL Alabama, LLC.(Gumbel, Jon)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
Saturday, November 04, 2023
9 9 service Waiver of Service Executed Sat 11/04 1:46 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez. SPJ Connect, Inc. waiver mailed on 10/29/2023, answer due 12/28/2023. (Benjamin, Rachel)
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8 8 service Waiver of Service Executed Sat 11/04 1:45 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez. Youngjin Lee waiver mailed on 10/29/2023, answer due 12/28/2023. (Benjamin, Rachel)
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7 7 service Waiver of Service Executed Sat 11/04 1:44 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez. GB2G, Inc. waiver mailed on 10/29/2023, answer due 12/28/2023. (Benjamin, Rachel)
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Monday, October 30, 2023
6 6 service Return of Service Executed Mon 10/30 2:40 PM
Return of Service Executed by Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez. SL Alabama, LLC served on 10/30/2023, answer due 11/20/2023. (Benjamin, Rachel)
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
5 5 service Electronic Summons Issued Thu 10/26 9:12 AM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Youngjin Lee. (jkb)
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4 4 service Electronic Summons Issued Thu 10/26 9:11 AM
Electronic Summons Issued as to SPJ Connect, Inc. (jkb)
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3 3 service Electronic Summons Issued Thu 10/26 9:10 AM
Electronic Summons Issued as to SL Alabama, LLC. (jkb)
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2 2 service Electronic Summons Issued Thu 10/26 9:10 AM
Electronic Summons Issued as to GB2G, Inc. (jkb)
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
1 1 142 pgs cmp Complaint Thu 10/26 9:02 AM
CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Sebastian Gutierrez Hernandez, Jose Luis Martinez Vasquez, Cesar Eduardo Bastidas Peregrina, Alberto Vazquez Garcia, Jesus Abnert Hernandez Nunez. (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-12988381)(jkb)
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Att: 24 Civil Cover Sheet