Texas Western District Court
Judge:Robert Pitman
Case #: 1:22-cv-00027
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Case Filed:Jan 11, 2022
Terminated:Mar 24, 2026
Last checked: Sunday Jul 10, 2022 3:40 AM CDT
Defendant
Christopher V Perry
Represented By
Lionel M. Schooler
Jackson Walker, LLP
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Matt Dow
Jackson Walker, LLP
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Brooke A. Willard
Jackson Walker LLP
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Defendant
Perry's Restaurants LTD
Represented By
Lionel M. Schooler
Jackson Walker, LLP
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Matt Dow
Jackson Walker, LLP
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Brooke A. Willard
Jackson Walker LLP
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Plaintiff
Candice Paschal
Represented By
Allison Hope Luttrell
Herrmann Law, PLLC
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Drew N. Herrmann
Herrmann Law, PLLC
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Pamela G. Herrmann
Herrmann Law, PLLC
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Plaintiff
Pedro Zarazua, Jr
Represented By
Allison Hope Luttrell
Herrmann Law, PLLC
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Drew N. Herrmann
Herrmann Law, PLLC
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Pamela G. Herrmann
Herrmann Law, PLLC
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GPO Apr 29 2022
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 3 Motion to Transfer Case, filed by Perry's Restaurants LTD, Christopher V Perry. Signed by Judge Susan Hightower. (dm)
GPO Sep 26 2022
ORDER re 32 MOTION to Compel Phase One Discovery Responses filed by Pedro Zarazua, Jr, Candice Paschal, Set Motion Hearing for 32 MOTION to Compel Phase One Discovery Responses ( Motion Hearing set for 10/4/2022 at 02:00 PM before Judge Susan Hightower,). Signed by Judge Susan Hightower. (dm)
GPO Nov 30 2022
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S 32 MOTION to Compel Phase One Discovery Responses. Defendant is ORDERED to respond fully to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories and First Requests for Production, without objection, and produce all responsive documents on or before December 16, 2022. Signed by Judge Susan Hightower. (pg)
GPO Apr 04 2023
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Signed by Judge Susan Hightower. (pg)
GPO May 16 2023
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 78 Report and Recommendations. Plaintiffs' 50 MOTION to Certify the class,is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. IT IS ORDERED that the parties shallsubmit updated joint proposed notice forms consistent with Judge Hightowers report and recommendation on or before May 30, 2023. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (pg)
GPO Jan 29 2025
other employees due to material fact issues. Signed by Judge Susan Hightower. (pg)REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. This Magistrate Judge RECOMMENDS that the District Court: (1) GRANT Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Dkt. 151) and enter summary judgment for Defendants on Plaintiffs' related side work claim; and (2) GRANT IN PART AND DENY IN PART Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Judgment (Dkt. 161) and enter summary judgment for Plaintiffs on Plaintiffs' illegal tip pool contribution claim as to the AM Bussers, but DENY the Motion as to all
GPO Feb 21 2025
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 176 Report and Recommendations. The Court ORDERS that the report and recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower, (Dkt. 176), is ADOPTED. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs' related side work claim, (Dkt. 151), is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 161), is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Plaintiffs' motion is GRANTED as to the illegal tip pool contribution claim as to the AM Bussers and DENIED as to all other employees due to material fact issues. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the parties submit a proposed final judgment in accordance with this Order on or before March 14, 2025. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (pg)
GPO Nov 10 2025
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (pg)
GPO Mar 24 2026
ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's 229 Motion to Enter Damages Calculation ; GRANTING 242 Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (pg)

Docket last updated: 09/30/2026 11:59 PM CDT
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
267 267 appeal Transcript Request (Appeal) Tue 08/18 2:57 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Christopher V Perry, Perry's Restaurants LTD for dates of 10/17/2022, 12/10/2024 and 07/10/2025. Proceedings Transcribed: Hearing on Discovery Disputes, Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; Post Trial Hearing. Court Reporter: Lily Reznik.. (Dow, Matt)
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266 266 appeal Transcript Request (Appeal) Tue 08/18 2:55 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Christopher V Perry, Perry's Restaurants LTD for dates of 03/21/2025, 03/22/2025, 03/31/2025 and 04/01/2025. Proceedings Transcribed: Final Pretrial Conference, Motion to Certify Class Pursuant to 29 USC 216(b), Bench Trial Day 1 Transcript and Bench Trial Day 2 Transcript. Court Reporter: Lily Reznik.. (Dow, Matt)
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Monday, August 17, 2026
265 265 appeal Notice of Appeal Mon 08/17 4:31 PM
Amended Appeal of Final Judgment245 ,260 ,227 ,246 ,180 ,176 ,87 ,264 ,78 by Christopher V Perry, Perry's Restaurants LTD. ( Filing fee $ 605 receipt number ATXWDC-22488839) (Dow, Matt)
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appeal Notice of Appeal Mon 08/17 5:01 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL following265 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) by Christopher V Perry, Perry's Restaurants LTD. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ATXWDC-22488839. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out a[LINK:(Transcript Order)] and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (pg)
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
264 264 10 pgs order Order on Motion to Amend Judgment Tue 08/11 3:24 PM
ORDER GRANTING IN PART Defendants'230 Motion under Rule 52 and 59. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (pg)
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