Missouri Eastern District Court
Judge:Sarah E Pitlyk
Case #: 4:23-cv-01012
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause28:1331 Fed. Question
Case Filed:Aug 15, 2023
Case in other court:St. Louis County Circuit Court, 23SL-CC00044
Last checked: Sunday Feb 11, 2024 2:36 AM CST
Defendant
Bayer Crop Science, LLC
Represented By
Laura M. Jordan
Thompson Coburn Llp - St. Louis
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Colin Joseph Pajda
Thompson Coburn Llp - St. Louis
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Joseph F. Callahan
Brown And James Pc - St. Louis
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Defendant
Rose International, Inc.
Represented By
Joseph F. Callahan
Brown And James Pc - St. Louis
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Plaintiff
Natasha Meredith
Represented By
Benjamin Paul Kates
Pleban And Associates Law LLC
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GPO Sep 03 2024
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration, Doc. 20, is GRANTED, and the case is STAYED pending arbitration. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must provide a joint update on progress of arbitration no later than November 4, 2024, and a notice updating the Court no later than 10 days following the conclusion of arbitration proceedings. (Status Report due by 11/4/2024.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 9/3/24. (JAB)

Docket last updated: 05/30/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Monday, November 04, 2024
29 29 misc Status Report Mon 11/04 10:53 AM
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Natasha Meredith. (Kates, Benjamin)
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
28 28 8 pgs order Memorandum & Order Tue 09/03 4:46 PM
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration, Doc.20 , is GRANTED, and the case is STAYED pending arbitration. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must provide a joint update on progress of arbitration no later than November 4, 2024, and a notice updating the Court no later than 10 days following the conclusion of arbitration proceedings. (Status Report due by 11/4/2024.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 9/3/24. (JAB)
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Friday, March 22, 2024
27 27 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 03/22 9:52 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re20 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc..(Callahan, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit C-Declaration of Brendan Thomas
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
order A Docket Text Order Wed 03/06 8:36 AM
Docket Text ORDER Re:21 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to20 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Plaintiff Natasha Meredith; ORDERED GRANTED. Plaintiff's Response has already been filed (Doc.23 ). Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 3/6/2024. (AFO)
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Monday, March 04, 2024
order A Docket Text Order Mon 03/04 9:17 AM
Docket Text ORDER: Re:24 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to23 Response in Opposition to Motion to Compel Arbitration ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 3/4/2024. (NEP)
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
24 24 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 02/29 2:46 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to23 Response in Opposition to Motion to Compel Arbitration by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc.. (Callahan, Joseph)
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
23 23 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Wed 02/21 3:52 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re20 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by Plaintiff Natasha Meredith. (Kates, Benjamin)
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Wednesday, February 07, 2024
order A Docket Text Order Wed 02/07 4:09 PM
Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration filed in the 21st Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Missouri, Doc.5 , is DENIED AS MOOT in light Defendants' refiling in this Court at Doc.20 . This Order expresses no opinion on the merits of Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 2/7/2024. (KEK)
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Tuesday, February 06, 2024
21 21 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 02/06 1:52 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to20 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Plaintiff Natasha Meredith. (Kates, Benjamin)
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
20 20 motion Compel Wed 01/24 3:22 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc..(Callahan, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A-Employment Terms Agreement,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B-New Hire Form
order A Docket Text Order Wed 01/24 10:10 AM
Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Their Motion to Compel Arbitration, Doc.13 , is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Request a Hearing Date, Doc.18 , is DENIED as moot. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 01/24/2024. (KRZ)
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
18 18 motion Hearing Thu 01/18 11:00 AM
MOTION for Hearing re13 MOTION for Leave to File Their Motion to Compel Arbitration by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc.. (Callahan, Joseph)
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Monday, October 16, 2023
order A Docket Text Order Mon 10/16 5:52 PM
Docket Text ORDER: Re:15 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Colin J. Pajda by Defendant Bayer Crop Science, LLC. (Pajda, Colin); ORDERED GRANTED.16 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Colin J. Pajda by Defendant Bayer Crop Science, LLC. (Pajda, Colin); DENIED as moot. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/16/2023. (KRZ)
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Friday, October 13, 2023
16 16 motion Withdraw as Attorney/Firm Fri 10/13 11:06 AM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Colin J. Pajda by Defendant Bayer Crop Science, LLC. (Pajda, Colin)
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15 15 motion Withdraw as Attorney/Firm Fri 10/13 11:03 AM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Colin J. Pajda by Defendant Bayer Crop Science, LLC. (Pajda, Colin)
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Monday, October 02, 2023
14 14 misc Entry of Appearance Mon 10/02 2:10 PM
ENTRY of Appearance by Laura M. Jordan for Defendant Bayer Crop Science, LLC. (Jordan, Laura)
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
13 13 motion Leave to Wed 09/13 2:25 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Their Motion to Compel Arbitration by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc..(Callahan, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
12 12 order CJRA Order Tue 09/12 4:49 PM
CJRA ORDER (GJL). Magistrate Judge Shirley Padmore Mensah termed. Case reassigned to District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk for all further proceedings. (EAB)
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Thursday, September 07, 2023
misc Letter Magistrate Consent Non-Compliance Thu 09/07 3:25 PM
Notice from Clerk instructing Plaintiff Natasha Meredith and Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc., to submit Notice regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Click[LINK:here] for the instructions. Notice re: Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction due by 9/12/2023. (EAB)
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
10 10 misc Disclosure Statement (Disclosure of Organizational Interests) Wed 08/16 9:50 AM
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rose International, Inc., Rose Infotech, Inc., Rose I.T. Solutions Private Limited, Gulab.. (Callahan, Joseph)
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9 9 notice Notice of Filing Notice of Removal Wed 08/16 9:18 AM
NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc. Sent To: Plaintiff(Callahan, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Notice of Removal
notice Electronic Notice of Filing Deficiency (Teams & Cape) Wed 08/16 9:16 AM
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re3 Disclosure Statement filed by Defendant Rose International, Inc.. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Party filed the Disclosure Statement but failed to enter the individuals/entities/affiliates into CM/ECF as required . The Disclosure Statement must be refiled and these individuals/entities must be added into CM/ECF where prompted. (CBL)
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misc Case Opening Notification Wed 08/16 10:23 AM
Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: U.S. Magistrate Judge Shirley P. Mensah. All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. Click[LINK:here] for the instructions. (JWD)
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misc Case Assignment Local Rule 2.08 Wed 08/16 6:21 PM
Pursuant to Local Rule 2.08, the assigned/referred magistrate judge is designated and authorized by the court to exercise full authority in this assigned/referred action or matter under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636 and 18 U.S.C Sec. 3401, including any case budgeting matters. (auto)
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
7 7 NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re1 Notice of Removal Petition,. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Proof of Service on All Adverse Parties (the Notice of Filing Notice of Removal to Plaintiff) not filed. This deficiency must be filed in the case record immediately. (JWD)
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6 6 cmp Amended Complaint (Removal/Transfer) - COURT USE ONLY Tue 08/15 4:46 PM
First Amended Petition Related [+] Received From: St. Louis County Circuit Court, filed by Natasha Meredith.(JWD)
Related: [-] moval/Transfer
5 5 motion Compel Tue 08/15 4:45 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Defendants Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Rose International, Inc..(JWD)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Employment Terms Agreement,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - New Hire Form
4 4 cmp Complaint (Removal/Transfer) - COURT USE ONLY Tue 08/15 4:40 PM
Petition Related [+] Received From: St. Louis County Circuit Court, filed by Natasha Meredith.(JWD)
Related: [-] moval/Transfer
3 3 misc Disclosure Statement (Disclosure of Organizational Interests) Tue 08/15 3:04 PM
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rose International, Inc.. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Callahan, Joseph)
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2 2 misc Disclosure Statement (Disclosure of Organizational Interests) Tue 08/15 3:03 PM
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Bayer Crop Science, LLC, Bayer AG.. (Callahan, Joseph)
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1 1 cmp Notice of Removal Petition Tue 08/15 3:00 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from St. Louis County Circuit Court, case number 23SL-CC00044, with receipt number AMOEDC-10106211, in the amount of $402 Jury Demand,, filed by Rose International, Inc., Bayer Crop Science, LLC.(Callahan, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit A - State Court File,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit B - Docket Sheet,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit C - Notice to State Court
notice Electronic Notice of Filing Deficiency (CSCI) Tue 08/15 4:47 PM
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re1 Notice of Removal Petition,. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Proof of Service on All Adverse Parties (the Notice of Filing Notice of Removal to Plaintiff) not filed. This deficiency must be filed in the case record immediately. (JWD)
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