Case: Meier v. Google LLC

1:25-cv-02539 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: March 27, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case pertains to a Google employee who alleges that his supervisor discriminated against him on the basis of sex. On March 27, 2025, a Google Account Executive filed suit against both Google LLC and his former supervisor at Google, alleging that Google permitted his supervisor to systematically discriminate against men. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Represented by private counsel, the former Google employee brought claims of retalia…

This case pertains to a Google employee who alleges that his supervisor discriminated against him on the basis of sex.

On March 27, 2025, a Google Account Executive filed suit against both Google LLC and his former supervisor at Google, alleging that Google permitted his supervisor to systematically discriminate against men. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Represented by private counsel, the former Google employee brought claims of retaliation and discrimination under each of (1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), (2) the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), and (3) the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The plaintiff sought declaratory relief, monetary damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The case was assigned to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. 

The plaintiff alleged that he consistently received high performance evaluations, but that his work environment deteriorated beginning in 2019, when he began reporting to the defendant supervisor. He claimed that the supervisor expressed open bias against men—making remarks such as “men are too aggressive” and “the women on my team have better leadership skills.” According to the plaintiff, his supervisor's bias manifested in a pattern of personnel decisions: when he joined her team, seven of nine direct reports were men. By 2022, that number had reversed—seven were women, and only two men remained. He also claimed that after filing a detailed workplace discrimination complaint in November 2022, he was reassigned to another manager and subsequently received false and damaging performance feedback allegedly authored by his supervisor.

The plaintiff filed a second complaint to Human Resources in August 2023. According to the plaintiff, Google took no disciplinary action against his supervisor, and then notified the plaintiff in January 2024 that his position was being eliminated due to restructuring. His final day was April 17, 2024. He alleges that this rationale was pretextual: within weeks, Google reassigned his same responsibilities, clients, and team to a female employee who, he claims, had no relevant experience with the products at issue. 

On December 11, 2025, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint. The amended complaint included extensive factual allegations regarding specific statements and actions made by the defendant supervisor. 

As of April 20, 2026, the case is ongoing with the parties conducting settlement conferences. 

Summary Authors

Gordon Pignato (5/9/2025)

Liat Sinclair (4/20/2026)

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For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69801936/parties/meier-v-google-llc/


Judge(s)

Engelmayer, Paul Adam (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Dudani, Jitesh (New York)

Farrow, Sean (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel Sergio (New York)

Gusmano, Joseph (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:25-cv-02539

Complaint

Meier v. Google LLC.

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

Complaint
39

1:25-cv-02539

Amended Complaint

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69801936/meier-v-google-llc/

Last updated April 20, 2026, 3:44 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against Google LLC, Marta Martinez. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30836270)Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Google LLC, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by Google LLC..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

3

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Marta Martinez, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

4

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

5

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Matthew Paul Madzelan on behalf of Marco Meier..(Madzelan, Matthew) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

6

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Google LLC, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

7

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sean Farrow on behalf of Marco Meier..(Farrow, Sean) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

8

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Google LLC..(jgo) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Marta Martinez..(jgo) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Jitesh Dudani to RE-FILE Document No. 4 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the form used for the civil cover sheet is not the S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet form dated December 4, 2024; the Origin code was not selected;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated December 4, 2024. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated December 4, 2024 is located athttp://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.. (jgo)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Civil Cover Sheet

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(jgo)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (jgo)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Jitesh Dudani. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to Kings;. (jgo)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Jitesh Dudani. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Marco Meier. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly;. (jgo)

March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

10

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

11

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Sergio Gomez-Sanchez on behalf of Google LLC..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Google LLC waiver sent on 4/25/2025, answer due 6/24/2025. Document filed by Google LLC..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

13

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Gusmano on behalf of Google LLC..(Gusmano, Joseph) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

14

WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Marta Martinez waiver sent on 4/25/2025, answer due 6/24/2025. Document filed by Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

15

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Sergio Gomez-Sanchez on behalf of Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

16

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Gusmano on behalf of Marta Martinez..(Gusmano, Joseph) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

17

ANSWER to 1 Complaint. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Alphabet Inc. - Holding Company of XXVI Holdings Inc., Corporate Parent XXVI Holdings, Inc. for Google LLC. Document filed by Google LLC..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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ORDER OF AUTOMATIC REFERRAL TO MEDIATION (See M-10-468 Second Amended Standing Order). Please reference the Pilot Discovery Protocols, attached, and the Mediation Program Procedures (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/programs/mediation-adr). E-mail MediationOffice@nysd.uscourts.gov, telephone 212-805-0643. Mediator to be Assigned by 7/9/2025. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 10/1/2015) (rpr) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

NOTICE OF MEDIATOR ASSIGNMENT - Notice of assignment of mediator. Mediator Schedule due by 8/6/2025.(sge)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Notice of Mediator Assignment

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

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FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time of Mediation Deadline addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Jitesh Dudani dated 8/6/2025. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

Aug. 6, 2025

Aug. 6, 2025

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ORDER granting 20 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 8/6/2025) (rro) Transmission to Mediation Clerk for processing. (Entered: 08/07/2025)

Aug. 7, 2025

Aug. 7, 2025

FIRST MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Mediation Conference scheduled for 9/16/2025 at 10:00 AM in telephone or video conference.(sni)

Aug. 12, 2025

Aug. 12, 2025

Mediation Conference Scheduled

Aug. 12, 2025

Aug. 12, 2025

22

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jitesh Dudani on behalf of Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

23

FIRST LETTER MOTION to Continue to Initial Conference and Discovery addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Jitesh Dudani dated 9/19/2025. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

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NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: This conference will be held telephonically. The patties should call into the Court's dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681, and enter Access Code 2318-315-0661, followed by the pound (#) key. Counsel are directed to review the Court's Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases, found at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-paul-engelmayer, for the Court's procedures for telephonic conferences and for instructions for communicating with chambers. As further set forth by this Order. SO ORDERED. Initial Conference set for 11/4/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 9/24/2025) (tg) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

26

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nigar Aftab Shaikh on behalf of Marco Meier..(Shaikh, Nigar) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

Oct. 10, 2025

Oct. 10, 2025

27

JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Daniel Gomez-Sanchez dated 11/03/2025 re: Joint Letter In Advance of Initial Conference. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer: Telephonic Initial Pretrial Conference held on 11/4/2025. (ajs)

Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Pretrial Conference - Initial

Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

29

PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Any motion to amend or to join additional parties shall be filed within 30 days from the date of this Order. Plaintiff anticipates taking up to 10 depositions; Defendant anticipates up to 6 depositions. Unless otherwise indicated, the Case Management Conference will be held telephonically. The parties should call into the Court's dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681, and enter Access Code 2318-315-0661, followed by the pound (#) key. Counsel are directed to review the Courts Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases, found at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-paul-engelmayer, for the Court's procedures for telephonic conferences and for instructions for communicating with chambers. Deposition due by 3/4/2026. Fact Discovery due by 4/3/2026. Expert Discovery due by 6/15/2026. Estimate length of trial 2 weeks. Telephone Conference set for 5/5/2026 at 03:00 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 11/10/2025) (tg) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

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ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's chambers to schedule a settlement conference on a mutually agreeable date consistent with the parties' case management plan, Dkt. 30. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 11/18/2025) (tg) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

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SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court will hold a Preliminary Settlement Conference Call on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Please call Chambers at 2128050260 when all counsel are on the line. SO ORDERED. Telephone Conference set for 1/14/2026 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 11/21/2025) (rro) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - PDF ERROR - FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint against Google LLC, Marta Martinez with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Marco Meier. Related document: 1 Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Amended Complaint (redlined), # 2 Exhibit Ex. B Amended Complaint (clean version)).(Dudani, Jitesh) Modified on 12/9/2025 (pc). (Entered: 12/08/2025)

Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

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MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 33 Amended Complaint, filed by Marco Meier. ENDORSEMENT: The Court directs defendants to file any response to plaintiff's motion for leave to amend his complaint by December 11, 2025. SO ORDERED. ( Motions due by 12/11/2025.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 12/9/2025) (tg) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jitesh Dudani to RE-FILE re: Document No. 33 Amended Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the pleading is not correct; the wrong event type was used to file the leave. File the Exhibit to Pleading event found under the event list Other Documents and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave. (pc)

Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

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EXHIBIT TO PLEADING re: 33 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Marco Meier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A- Amended Complaint (redlined), # 2 Exhibit Ex. B- Amended Complaint (clean version), # 3 Exhibit Ex. C- Opposing Counsel's Written Consent).(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by William Kevin Oates on behalf of Marco Meier..(Oates, William) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Oates, William) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

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STIPULATION TO AMEND COMPLAINT: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED, by and amongst the undersigned Counsel for the respective Parties, that Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint in this matter by December 11, 2025; and IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED AND AGREED, that Defendants shall have until January 2, 2026 to answer or otherwise respond to the First Amended Complaint; and IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED AND AGREED, that facsimile and/or electronic copies of the signatures on this Stipulation shall be treated as originals for all purposes and that this Stipulation may be executed in counterparts. SO ORDERED. ( Amended Pleadings due by 12/11/2025.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 12/11/2025) (tg) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint against Google LLC, Marta Martinez with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Marco Meier. Related document: 1 Complaint..(Oates, William) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec. 11, 2025

Dec. 11, 2025

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ANSWER to 39 Amended Complaint. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

Jan. 2, 2026

Jan. 2, 2026

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang: Pre-Settlement Conference held on 1/14/2026. (Quinn, Diane)

Jan. 14, 2026

Jan. 14, 2026

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SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court will hold a Preliminary Settlement Conference Call on Thursday, February 05, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Please call Chambers at 212-805-0260 when all counsel are on the line. SO ORDERED. Telephone Conference set for 2/5/2026 at 03:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 1/20/2026) (rro) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan. 20, 2026

Jan. 20, 2026

Settlement Conference

Jan. 20, 2026

Jan. 20, 2026

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LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Letter Motion for an Extension of Time to Complete Fact Discovery addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Daniel Gomez-Sanchez dated 1/23/2026. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Case Management Plan).(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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MOTION for Protective Order to Preclude Deposition. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

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LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Jitesh Dudani dated 1/26/2026 re: 42 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Letter Motion for an Extension of Time to Complete Fact Discovery addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Daniel Gomez-Sanchez dated 1/23/2026. . Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

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ORDER granting 42 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/27/2026) (tg) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

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CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Depositions to be completed by May 4, 2026. Unless otherwise indicated, the Case Management Conference will be held telephonically. The parties should call into the Court's dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681, and enter Access Code 2318-315-0661, followed by the pound(#) key. Deposition due by 5/4/2026. Fact Discovery due by 6/4/2026. Expert Discovery due by 8/14/2026. Estimate length of trial 2 weeks. Telephone Conference set for 6/18/2026 at 11:00 AM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/27/2026) (tg) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

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MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 42 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Letter Motion for an Extension of Time to Complete Fact Discovery addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Daniel Gomez-Sanchez dated 1/23/2026. filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez, ENDORSEMENT: Per the Court's Individual Rule 2(C) governing discovery disputes, plaintiffs response to defendant's motion is due January 30, 2026. The Court does not invite replies. so ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/27/2026) ( Responses due by 1/30/2026) (ks) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

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CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference Preliminary Settlement Conference sine die addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Daniel Gomez-Sanchez dated 1/30/2026. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

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LETTER REPLY to Response to Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Jitesh Dudani dated 1/30/2026 re: 43 MOTION for Protective Order to Preclude Deposition. . Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

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The parties' request for an adjournment of the February 5 PSC is GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART: the Court will hold a PSC with DEFENDANT ONLY at 3:30 pm and PLAINTIFF ONLY at 3:45 p.m. The parties are directed to call chambers separately at their respective times. (SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang)(Text Only Order)(PSR) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang: Pre-Settlement Conference held on 2/5/2026. (Quinn, Diane)

Feb. 5, 2026

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Settlement Conference

Feb. 5, 2026

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ORDER: The Court held a Preliminary Settlement Conference Call on Thursday, February 05, 2026. As discussed on the call, the parties are directed to submit a joint status letter by Thursday, February 26, 2026, to advise the Court if another Preliminary Conference Settlement Call is desired. Nothing in this Order should be read to preclude the parties from requesting a conference outside of a joint status letter. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 2/6/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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ORDER granting 43 Motion for Protective Order. Please visit the Court's Website at www.nysd.uscourts.gov for Sealed Records Filing Instructions. For the above reasons, the Court grants defendants' motion for protective order precluding Meier from taking the deposition of Downey. This order is without prejudice to Meier's right to seek leave of the Court to take such a deposition, based on a concrete showing that Downey has personal, unique knowledge of the events at issue. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at docket 43. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/20/2026) (tg) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

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LETTER MOTION for Discovery with respect to issuance of Letter Rogatory addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Littler Mendelson, P.C. dated February 24, 2026. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Letter Rogatory, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order).(Gomez-Sanchez, Daniel) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order

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Feb. 24, 2026

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JOINT LETTER MOTION for Conference (Preliminary Settlement Conference) addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Joseph A. Gusmano dated February 26, 2026. Document filed by Google LLC, Marta Martinez..(Gusmano, Joseph) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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SCHEDULING ORDER granting 54 Letter Motion for Conference. The Court will hold a Preliminary Settlement Conference Call on Thursday, March 19,2026 at 3:30 p.m. Please call Chambers at 212-805-0260 when all counsel are on the line. The Clerk of Court is directed to close ECF 54. Telephone Conference set for 3/19/2026 at 03:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 3/3/2026) (rro) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

March 3, 2026

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Settlement Conference

March 3, 2026

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICANTS' APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INTERNATIONAL LETTERS ROGATORY (LETTER OF REQUEST) granting 53 Letter Motion for Discovery. This matter comes before the Court pursuant to Defendants Google LLC and Marta Martinez's Application for the Issuance of International Letters Rogatory (the "Application"). The Court, having considered the Application, hereby ORDERS that the Application be GRANTED. This Court will issue the Letter of Request attached hereto seeking the assistance of the Appropriate Judicial Authority of Canada in obtaining testimony from Mr. Daniel McPhee. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/3/2026) (ar) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing. (Entered: 03/04/2026)

March 4, 2026

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PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

March 6, 2026

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PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Marco Meier..(Dudani, Jitesh) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

March 6, 2026

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STIPULATED ORDER RE: DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION FOR STANDARD LITIGATION:This Order will govern discovery of electronically stored information ("ESI") in this case as a supplement to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, subject to the parties' Confidentiality Stipulation and Protective Order ("Protective Order"), and any other applicable orders and rules. As further stated in this Order, PURSUANT TO STIPULATION, IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/6/2026) (ar) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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CONFIDENTIALITY STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER: Disclosure and discovery activity in this action are likely to involve production of confidential, proprietary, or private information for which special protection from public disclosure and from use for any purpose other than prosecuting this litigation may be warranted. Accordingly, the Parties hereby stipulate to and petition the Court to enter the following Stipulated Protective Order pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c). The Parties acknowledge that this Order does not confer blanket protections on all disclosures or responses to discovery and that the protection it affords from public disclosure and use extends only to the limited information or items that are entitled to confidential treatment under the applicable legal principles. The Parties further acknowledge, as set forth in Section 12.5, below, that this Stipulated Protective Order does not entitle them to file confidential information under seal. The procedures and standards governing the filing of materials under seal in this District are set forth in the Local Civil Rules of the Southern District of New York as well as the applicable individual practice rules of the presiding judge, including but not limited to Local Civil Rule 5.2 and Rule 4(B) of Judge Paul A. Engelmayer's Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases. As further stated in this Order, PURSUANT TO STIPULATION, IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/6/2026) (ar) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang: Pre-Settlement Conference held on 3/19/2026. (Quinn, Diane)

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FILING ERROR - WRONG PDF FILE ASSOCIATED WITH DOCKET ENTRY - (SEE DOCUMENT#62) - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kayla Wheeler on behalf of Marco Meier..(Wheeler, Kayla) Modified on 3/20/2026 (lb). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kayla Wheeler on behalf of Marco Meier..(Wheeler, Kayla) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Letters Rogatory Issued

March 20, 2026

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LETTERS ROGATORY ISSUED on March 20, 2026, and picked up by Littler Mendelson, P.C. and to be served in the Judicial Authority of Canada in obtaining testimony from Mr. Daniel McPhee.(km)

March 20, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Yori Johnson on behalf of Marco Meier..(Johnson, Yori) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

March 24, 2026

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SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court held a Preliminary Settlement Conference Call on Thursday, March 19, 2026. In accordance with the Court's instructions and orders on that call, it is now hereby: ORDERED that an in-person Settlement Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. Counsel shall review and comply with the Court's Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases § VII upon receipt of this Scheduling Order. It is further ORDERED that the parties' Ex Parte Settlement Conference Summary Forms and Letters shall be submitted by Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Settlement Conference set for 4/29/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 3/24/2026) (rro) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Julie Varghese on behalf of Marco Meier..(Varghese, Julie) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

March 24, 2026

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Settlement Conference

April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 27, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A man who worked as an account executive at Google.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Google LLC

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State Anti-Discrimination Law

State law

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:25-cv-02539

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

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