Sargento Foods Inc et al v. Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc
| Wisconsin Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Pamela Pepper |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-00308 |
| Nature of Suit | 190 Contract - Other Contract |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
| Case Filed: | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Last checked: Thursday Sep 05, 2024 3:59 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc
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Plaintiff
Sargento Cheese Inc
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Plaintiff
Sargento Foods Inc
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| Docket last updated: 11 hours ago |
| Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 04/22 10:39 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 4/22/2025 re31 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order. The court FINDS that the parties have shown good cause, APPROVES the stipulation and GRANTS the motion to amend the scheduling order. The court ORDERS that the parties must complete fact discovery by the end of the day on September 8, 2025; the parties must disclose the identities and reports of expert witnesses by the end of the day on October 7, 2025; the parties must complete expert discovery by the end of the day on November 11, 2025; the parties must file dispositive and/or Daubert motions by the end of the day on Decmeber 23, 2025. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ||
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Stipulation
Mon 04/21 10:25 PM
STIPULATION Joint to Amend Scheduling Order by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. (Massey, Caroline) |
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| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 03/20 11:59 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 3/20/2025 re29 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order. The court FINDS that the parties have shown good cause, APPROVES the stipulation and GRANTS the motion to amend the scheduling order. The court ORDERS that the deadline for the parties to complete fact discovery is EXTENDED until the end of the day on April 28, 2025; the time for the parties to disclose the identities and reports of expert witnesses is EXTENDED until the end of the day on May 28, 2025; the deadline for the parties to complete expert discovery is EXTENDED until the end of the day on July 2, 2025; the time for the parties to file dispositive and/or Daubert motions is EXTENDED until the end of the day on August 13, 2025. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ||
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Stipulation
Tue 03/18 10:16 AM
STIPULATION to Amend Scheduling Order by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. (Massey, Caroline) |
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| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | ||
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order
Text Only Order
Thu 02/20 11:39 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 2/20/2025 re27 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order. The court FINDS that the parties have shown good cause, APPROVES the stipulation and GRANTS the motion to amend the scheduling order. The court ORDERS that the time for the parties to complete fact discovery is EXTENDED until the end of the day on March 28, 2025; all other deadlines remain in effect as set in the court's scheduling order (Dkt. No. 26). Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ||
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Stipulation
Wed 02/19 11:43 AM
STIPULATION to Amend Scheduling Order by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. (Massey, Caroline) |
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| Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Scheduling Conference ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 10/01 11:56 AM
Court Minutes and Order RE: Scheduling Conference held on 9/30/2024 before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. The court ORDERS the following: (Amended Pleadings due by 10/18/2024, Fact Discovery due by 3/7/2025, Expert Witness List and Reports with Supporting Documentation due by 4/18/2025, Expert Discovery due by 5/30/2025, Dispositive Motions and/or Daubert Motions due by 7/11/2025). (kgw) |
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audio
Audio docketing digital upload
Mon 09/30 4:42 PM
Audio of Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held on 09/30/2024 at 3:33 p.m.; File Size (50.7 MB) (kgw) |
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misc
Report of Rule 26(f) Plan
Mon 09/30 12:47 PM
Amended REPORT of Rule 26(f) Plan by Sargento Cheese Inc, Sargento Foods Inc. (Brew, Sarah) |
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings ~Util - Terminate Motions
Wed 09/18 9:59 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 9/18/2024 re22 plaintiffs' Motion to Reschedule Telephonic Conference. The court FINDS that the plaintiffs have shown good cause and GRANTS their motion. The court ORDERS that the scheduling conference set for 10/15/2024 is REMOVED from the court's calendar and RE-SET for 9/30/2024 at 3:30 PM by telephone before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. The parties are to appear by calling the court's conference line at 551-285-1373 and entering Meeting ID 161 4901 8989 and Passcode 190021 when prompted. If the parties wish to file an amended Rule 26(f) report, they may do so by the end of the day on September 23, 2024. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 09/17 5:53 PM
MOTION RESCHEDULE TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE by Sargento Cheese Inc, Sargento Foods Inc. (Brew, Sarah) |
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minutes
~Util - Case No Longer Referred Text Only Order ~Util - Set/Clear Flags ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Tue 09/17 2:24 PM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 9/17/2024. The parties have filed a status report and it appears that they are not prepared to proceed to mediation at this time. Dkt. No. 20. The court ORDERS that this case is no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. The court ORDERS that the parties must appear for a telephonic scheduling conference on 10/15/2024 at 11:00 AM before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper; the parties are to appear by calling the court's conference line at 551-285-1373 and entering Meeting ID 161 4901 8989 and Passcode 190021 when prompted. If the parties wish to file an amended Rule 26(f) report, they may do so by the end of the day on October 8, 2024. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Monday, September 16, 2024 | ||
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Status Report
Mon 09/16 7:53 PM
STATUS REPORT Parties' Joint Status Report by Sargento Cheese Inc, Sargento Foods Inc. (Brew, Sarah) |
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| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | ||
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order
Protective Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Tue 09/10 2:30 PM
PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 9/10/2024 GRANTING18 joint motion for stipulated protective order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Friday, September 06, 2024 | ||
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motion
Protective Order
Fri 09/06 1:20 PM
Joint MOTION for Protective Order (Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Protective Order) by Sargento Cheese Inc, Sargento Foods Inc.(Brew, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order
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| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Status Conference
Thu 08/15 2:28 PM
Minute Entry for Status Conference held on 8/15/2024 before Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. The parties discussed the issues revolving around mediation in this case. The Court ordered the parties to confer and file a status report by 9/16/2024. (Court Reporter Zoom Audio) (edr) |
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| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing
Tue 08/13 11:57 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 8/15/2024 at 2:00 PM by Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. (cc: all counsel)(edr) |
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Notice of Hearing Via Zoom
Tue 08/13 11:58 AM
ZOOM INFORMATION for Status Conference set for 8/15/2024 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph. [LINK:Click here to Join ZoomGov Meeting] Meeting ID: 160 563 3881 and Password: 905655 Dial in:[LINK:+1-669-254-5252] or[LINK:+1-646-828-7666] (cc: all counsel) (edr) |
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| Monday, July 15, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge 1 - Terminate Hearings
Mon 07/15 5:06 PM
ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 7/15/2024 REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph for mediation. July 25, 2024 Scheduling Conference REMOVED from the court's calendar. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | ||
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misc
Report of Rule 26(f) Plan
Thu 07/11 5:37 PM
Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Plan by Sargento Cheese Inc, Sargento Foods Inc.(Brew, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - ESI Checklist,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - Stipulated Protective Order
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| Monday, April 22, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 04/22 1:42 PM
ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 4/22/2024. Scheduling Conference set for 7/25/2024 at 3:30 PM by telephone before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. The parties are to appear by calling the court's conference line at 551-285-1373 and entering Meeting ID 161 4901 8989 and Passcode 190021 when prompted. Rule 26 discovery plan due by 7/11/2024. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Friday, April 19, 2024 | ||
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misc
Disclosure Statement
Fri 04/19 6:03 PM
DISCLOSURE Statement by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. (Ender, Kathryn) |
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Disclosure Statement
Fri 04/19 6:02 PM
DISCLOSURE Statement by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. (Ender, Kathryn) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Fri 04/19 5:56 PM
Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.'s ANSWER to1 Complaint,, with Jury Demand Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.'s Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc.(Ender, Kathryn) |
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| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 04/16 4:04 PM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 4/16/2024 re9 Defendant Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.'s Civil L.R. 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. The court FINDS that the defendant has shown good cause and GRANTS the unopposed motion for an extension of time. The court ORDERS that the time for the defendant to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint is EXTENDED until the end of the day on April 19, 2024. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Monday, April 15, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Mon 04/15 12:20 PM
Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc.(Ender, Kathryn) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A - Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
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| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | ||
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Consent/Refusal to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge
Wed 04/10 2:59 PM
Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by Sargento Cheese Inc, Sargento Foods Inc. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Brew, Sarah) |
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utility
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Wed 04/10 3:11 PM
Case Reassigned to Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. Magistrate Judge William E Duffin no longer assigned to the case. (lz) |
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| Monday, April 08, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Mon 04/08 8:49 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 4/8/2024. The motion for an extension of time (ECF No.6 ) is GRANTED. Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint no later than April 15, 2024. (cc: all counsel)(lz) |
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notice
Notice by Clerk to Counsel Re Consent to Magistrate
Mon 04/08 8:52 AM
NOTICE from the clerk to DEFENDANT requesting that the Consent/Refusal form to Magistrate Judge William E Duffin be filed within 21 days; the form is available[LINK:here] . In addition, pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1, a disclosure statement should be filed. Please file your disclosure statement within 7 days. (lz) |
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Notice by Clerk to Counsel Re Consent to Magistrate
Mon 04/08 8:54 AM
SECOND NOTICE from the clerk to PLAINTIFFS requesting that the Consent/Refusal form to Magistrate Judge William E Duffin be filed within 14 days; the form is available[LINK:here] . (lz) |
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| Friday, April 05, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Fri 04/05 2:57 PM
Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc.(Ender, Kathryn) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/05 2:47 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Lee Ender on behalf of Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. Attorney(s) appearing: Kathryn L. Ender (Ender, Kathryn) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/05 2:40 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Seth Victor Alhadeff on behalf of Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. Attorney(s) appearing: Seth V. Alhadeff (Alhadeff, Seth) |
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| Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Judge Assignment
Mon 03/11 7:59 AM
NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Magistrate Judge William E Duffin. Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Duffin to be filed within 21 days. The consent/refusal form is available[LINK:here.] (mew) |
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Summons Issued
Mon 03/11 9:25 AM
Summons Issued as to Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. (lz) |
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| Friday, March 08, 2024 | ||
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misc
Disclosure Statement
Fri 03/08 7:29 PM
DISCLOSURE Statement by Sargento Cheese Inc., Sargento Foods, Inc.. (Brew, Sarah) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/08 7:27 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah L Brew on behalf of Sargento Cheese Inc., Sargento Foods, Inc.. Attorney(s) appearing: Sarah L. Brew (Brew, Sarah) |
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Complaint
Fri 03/08 7:17 PM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand; against Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. by Sargento Foods, Inc., Sargento Cheese Inc.. ( Filing Fee PAID $405 receipt number AWIEDC-4628964)(Brew, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - 2-7-24 Invoice,
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Exhibit 2 - Terms and Conditions,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3 - Continuing Product Guarantee,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 4 - 1-12-24 Rizo-Lopez Letter,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 5 - Product Description,
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Att: 6
Exhibit 6 - 2-5-24 Company Announcement,
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Att: 7
Exhibit 7 - 2-15-24 Faegre Letter to Rizo-Lopez,
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Att: 8
Summons,
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Att: 9
Civil Cover Sheet
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