Case: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Starboard Group, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Starboard Group, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Starboard With Cheese, LLC.

Futch v. Starboard with Cheese, LLC., et al.

Charles Ezell

President Donald Trump

COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(Shultz, Miles) (Entered: 10/01/2024)

NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 1 Complaint civil cover sheet (Shultz, Miles) (Entered: 10/01/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ethan M.M. Cohen on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cohen, Ethan) (Entered: 10/01/2024)

Notice of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel assigned. All future documents must bear case number 24-cv-2260-NJR. Refer to Civil/Removal Case Processing Requirements, found on the ILSD website, for further service information. (jle) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Carrie Vance on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Vance, Carrie) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Summons Requested. (Shultz, Miles) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

Summons Issued as to Starboard With Cheese, LLC, and original mailed to Attorney Shultz. (kdw) (Entered: 11/20/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Starboard With Cheese, LLC served on 11/26/2024, answer due 12/17/2024. (Shultz, Miles) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

MOTION Drop a Party pursuant to FRCP 21 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Vance, Carrie) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 9 MOTION Drop a Party pursuant to FRCP 21 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Vance, Carrie) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING 9 Motion to Drop a Party pursuant to FRCP 21 by Plaintiff. The Court permits the improperly named party, Starboard Group, Inc., to be dropped from this action. Starboard Group, Inc. is terminated. The Court DIRECTS Plaintiff to file an Amended Complaint on or before March 5, 2025. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 2/12/2025. (kss) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cohen, Ethan) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

ORDER re 12 : Plaintiff EEOC's Motion to Dismiss is set for a video conference hearing on 3/10/2025 at 1:30 PM before Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel. Connection information to the video conference will be emailed to counsel. The Court directs the Charging Party and the two Aggrieved Individuals referenced in the Complaint to appear for the motion hearing, personally or through counsel, to provide their positions on the motion and to inform the Court whether they intend to intervene. Plaintiff EEOC's counsel shall ensure that the Charging Party and two Aggrieved Individuals receive actual notice of this Order and receive the invitation to join the video hearing. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 2/20/2025. (drb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/20/2025)

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NOTICE: As to the hearing set on 3/10/2025 at 1:30 PM via video conference re 12 Plaintiff EEOC's Motion to Dismiss, access to non-testimonial portions of this hearing will be available to the public by calling 571-353-2301; when prompted, enter the Call ID: 459732554. (drb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/10/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel: Hearing held via video conference on 3/10/2025 re 12 Motion to Dismiss filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Attorneys Ethan Cohen, Greg Gochan, and Maria Nieves Bolanos participated. Ms. Nieves Bolanos shall file her notice of appearance on or before 3/24/2025. In addition, a motion to intervene or Intervenor complaint, as well as a response to the EEOC's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 12 ) shall be filed on or before 4/9/2025. (Court Reporter Stephanie Rennegarbe.) (drb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/10/2025)

STRICKEN- NOTICE of Appearance by Ellen Eardley on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eardley, Ellen) Modified on 3/21/2025 (jle). (Entered: 03/20/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ellen Eardley on behalf of Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals (Eardley, Ellen) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 16 Notice of Appearance filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Stricken at filers request. (jle)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/21/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Maria DE Las Nieves Bolanos $200 fee paid,receipt number AILSDC-5613604 by on behalf of Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

ORDER granting Attorney Maria DE Las Nieves Bolanos 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (jle)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/24/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (Eardley, Ellen) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

MOTION to Intervene by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

COMPLAINT (Proposed) against Starboard With Cheese, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5627842.), filed by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals.(Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

MOTION TO PROCEED USING A PSEUDONYM by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Redacted Declaration)(Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

ORDER GRANTING 22 Motion to Intervene by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals (Jasper Futch and John Doe). Due to the intervention, the EEOC's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 12) is DENIED as moot. The Intervenor Plaintiffs sh all file an Amended Complaint on or before August 11, 2025, and if the EEOC does not join in the amended complaint, the Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to terminate it as a plaintiff in this action. (Amended Pleadings due by 8/11/2025.) Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 8/4/2025. (kss)

ORDER GRANTING 25 Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal. For good cause shown, Intervenor Plaintiffs may file the supporting declaration to their Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym under seal. Intervenor Plaintiffs shall do so on or before August 11, 2025. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 8/4/2025. (kss) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/04/2025)

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Sealed Document Exhibit A re 24 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Proposed John Doe, Proposed Jasper Futch, Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Starboard With Cheese, LLC, Starboard with Cheese Employment Services, Inc., filed by Proposed Intervenors Charging Party and Aggrieved Individuals, Proposed John Doe, Proposed Jasper Futch.(Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

Summons Requested. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

Summons Requested. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

Summons Issued as to Starboard With Cheese, LLC, Starboard with Cheese Employment Services, Inc.. Originals mailed to Attorney Bolanos for service. (jle) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc. served on 9/12/2025, answer due 10/3/2025. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica D. Causgrove on behalf of Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc. (kdw) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 30 Amended Complaint, by Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc.. (kdw) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

ORDER granting 36 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendant Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc. requests an extension to October 24, 2025, to file an answer or responsive pleading to Plaintiffs' 30 Amended Complaint. The Court grants this request. Answer or responsive pleading due on or before 10/24/2025. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 10/10/2025. (kblo) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/10/2025)

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MOTION to Stay Proceedings by Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc.. (Causgrove, Jessica) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 38 MOTION to Stay Proceedings filed by Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Employment Services Agreement, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration from SGES Representative, # 3 Exhibit 3 - SWC Bankruptcy Petition, # 4 Exhibit 4 - SWC Bankruptcy Docket)(Causgrove, Jessica) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott C. Fanning on behalf of Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc. (Fanning, Scott) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Doe, Jasper Futch. Starboard With Cheese, LLC served on 10/22/2025, answer due 11/12/2025. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 MOTION to Stay Proceedings (Unopposed) by John Doe, Jasper Futch. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

ORDER granting 42 First Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Plaintiffs have requested an extension of the deadline to respond to 38 Motion to Stay Proceedings by seven days to November 14, 2025. The Court grants this request. Response due by 11/14/2025. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 11/5/2025. (kblo) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 11/05/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 38 MOTION to Stay Proceedings filed by John Doe, Jasper Futch. (Bolanos, Maria DE Las Nieves) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

REPLY to 39 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 38 Motion to Stay (Reply in Support of Its Motion to Stay Proceedings) filed by Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc.. (Fanning, Scott) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

ORDER: Plaintiff John Doe's 24 Motion to Proceed Using a Pseudonym is GRANTED. Defendant Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc.'s 38 Motion to Stay Proceedings is GRANTED. All proceedings and deadlines in this case are STAYED until the resolution of Defendant Starboard With Cheese, LLC's bankruptcy proceedings. Defendant Starboard Group Employment Services, Inc. is DIRECTED to notify the Court when Defendant Starboard With Cheese, LLC's bankruptcy proceedings have been terminated. Further, the Parties are DIRECTED, within 30 days after this stay is lifted, to submit a joint proposed protective order to prevent Defendants from disclosing John Doe's name publicly. Finally, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate Starboard with Cheese Employment Services, Inc. as a defendant in this action. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 12/1/2025. (kblo) (Entered: 12/01/2025)