Case: De Leon-Granados v. Eller And Sons Trees, Inc.

1:05-cv-01473 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: June 5, 2005

Closed Date: Oct. 29, 2012

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Case Summary

On June 5, 2005, attorneys with the Legal Aid Justice Center, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Virginia Justice Center for Farm and Immigrant Workers filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of a group of over 1500 migrant workers in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against their former employer, Eller and Sons Trees, Inc. Plaintiffs, who were from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, were admitted to the U.S. under the H-2B temporary farm worker program. The plaint…

On June 5, 2005, attorneys with the Legal Aid Justice Center, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Virginia Justice Center for Farm and Immigrant Workers filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of a group of over 1500 migrant workers in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against their former employer, Eller and Sons Trees, Inc. Plaintiffs, who were from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, were admitted to the U.S. under the H-2B temporary farm worker program. The plaintiffs alleged that they planted trees and performed other forestry related work for the defendant, but that the defendant took advantage of them by grossly underpaying them in violation of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (AWPA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The case was assigned to Judge Clarence Cooper.

The District Court granted class certification on September 28, 2006. Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73781 (N.D. Ga. Sept. 28, 2006). That same day, Judge Cooper issued a discovery order and held that the applicable statute of limitations for the AWPA claims was six years. Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., 452 F.Supp.2d 1282 (N.D. Ga. 2006). Defendants appealed the class certification order. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the order granting class certification. De Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc. 2007 WL 2456206 (11th Cir. Aug. 31, 2007).

While the case was on appeal, discovery continued, as the District Court refused defendants' request to stay the case proceedings. On November 15, 2007, plaintiffs moved for partial summary judgment on one of their multiple claims under FLSA--their claim for reimbursement of passport, visa and travel expenses incurred in coming to work for Defendants--as well as on their claim of non-compliance with the AWPA. On October 7, 2008, the court granted Plaintiffs' partial summary judgment motion for the FLSA claim. De Leon-Granados v. Eller & Sons Trees, Inc., 581 F. Supp. 2d 1295, 1313 (N.D. Ga. 2008). The court found that Eller and Sons failed to reimburse their guest workers for travel and visa expenses incurred when they came to the United States to work for the company, failed to provide them all the hours of work they were promised in their H-2B work contracts, and failed to maintain accurate records of the hours they worked. Plaintiffs were awarded $57,001.28 in damages (after court granted plaintiffs' motion to correct summary judgment order). However, the Court was unable to rule on the AWPA claim. The defendants had moved to strike the plaintiffs' expert witness, a veteran wage and hour investigator who had reviewed the defendants' records. Without that testimony, the Court could not rule on the AWPA claim, so it would have to wait until the motion was resolved.

On October 30, 2008, the defendants withdrew their motion to strike the plaintiffs' expert witness. They then moved for an interlocutory appeal on November 4, 2008.

The interlocutory appeal was fought over until September 14, 2009 when the Court denied the appeal because (1) it "would not materially advance the ultimate termination of this litigation," and (2) final judgment would likely follow a damages hearing, and the defendants could just appeal then. 2009 WL 10696537. In the same order, the Court granted the plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgement on the AWPA claim, holding that the defendants' payroll had failed to meet the AWPA requirements. It found that, following testimony by the plaintiffs' expert witness, there was no genuine issue of material fact that the defendants had kept inaccurate records and were sometimes intentionally underreporting workers' hours to evade wage payment obligations.

The plaintiffs submitted an amended complaint on July 22, 2010, clarifying requested damages. They then moved for statutory damages on August 6, 2010.

The defendant filed for bankruptcy on September 23, 2010, but the Court ordered on November 4, 2010 that litigation would proceed anyway. The parties proceeded with negotiations in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana until June 4, 2012 when that court issued an order that the parties had come to a settlement agreement.

Back in the district court, on September 28, 2012, Judge Cooper granted the plaintiffs' motion for statutory damages pursuant to the AWPA claim. Finding that the defendants were clearly aware of the requirements but willfully ignored them, that these were far more than "mere technical violations," and that each class member would be receiving only a small amount, he awarded statutory damages to the plaintiff class near to the maximum allowable: $499,858.74. 2012 WL 13065433. On October 29, 2012, he then issued a final judgment for the plaintiffs, granting full damages in excess of $11 million.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (11/16/2007)

Jennifer Bronson (12/13/2013)

Jack Kanarek (4/17/2021)

People

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Judge(s)

Black, Susan Harrell (Florida)

Cooper, Clarence (Georgia)

Dubina, Joel Fredrick (Alabama)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bauer, Mary C. (Virginia)

Bruner, Kelley McNair (Alabama)

Attorney for Defendant

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1:05-cv-01473

Docket [PACER]

De Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc

Oct. 29, 2012

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Complaint - Class Action

De Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc

Feb. 7, 2006

Feb. 7, 2006

Complaint
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Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint

De Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Discovery Order

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

Order/Opinion

452 F.Supp.2d 452

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Opinion

De Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

Order/Opinion

2006 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 2006

06-15876

Appellate Opinion

De Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Aug. 31, 2007

Aug. 31, 2007

Order/Opinion

497 F.3d 497

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Re: Escolastico De Leon-Granados, et al. v. Eller, et al. Civil Action File No. 1:05-CV-1473-CC

De Leon-Granados v. Eller

June 19, 2009

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Order

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Complaint - Class Action

Escolastico de Leon-Granados v. Eller and Sons Trees

July 22, 2010

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Order

De Leon-Granados v. Eller & Sons Tree

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COMPLAINT filed and summon(s) issued. Consent form to proceed before U.S. Magistrate and pretrial instructions given to attorney ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 537844.), filed by Armenio Pablo-Calmo, Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro- De Leon, Margarito Recinos-Villatoro, Isaias Profeta De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(fkt) (Entered: 06/09/2005)

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APPLICATION for Admission of Andrew H. Turner Pro Hac Viceby Armenio Pablo-Calmo, Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro- De Leon, Margarito Recinos-Villatoro, Isaias Profeta De Leon-Granados.Filing Fee received $150.00, Receipt #537846. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(vs) (Entered: 06/09/2005)

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June 6, 2005

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APPLICATION for Admission of Kelley Bruner, Alex R. Gulotta, Tim A. Freilich, Mary C. Bauer, James M. Knoepp Pro Hac Viceby Armenio Pablo-Calmo, Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro- De Leon, Margarito Recinos-Villatoro, Isaias Profeta De Leon-Granados.Filing Fee received $750.00, Receipt #537847. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Knoepp # 2 Proposed Order Bauer # 3 Proposed Order Freilich # 4 Proposed Order Gulotta # 5 Proposed Order Bruner)(vs) (Entered: 06/09/2005)

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June 6, 2005

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ORDER granting 3 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Kelley Bruner, Alex R. Gulotta, Tim A. Freilich, Mary C. Bauer, James M. Knoepp Pro Hac Vice by Armenio Pablo-Calmo, Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro- De Leon, Margarito Recinos-Villatoro, Isaias Profeta De Leon-Granados.. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 6/17/05. (vs) (Entered: 06/21/2005)

June 17, 2005

June 17, 2005

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ORDER granting 2 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Andrew H. Turner by Armenio Pablo-Calmo, Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro- De Leon, Margarito Recinos-Villatoro, Isaias Profeta De Leon-Granados. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 6/17/05. (vs) (Entered: 06/21/2005)

June 17, 2005

June 17, 2005

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Return of Service Executed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. Eller and Sons Trees, Inc. served on 6/8/2005, answer due 6/28/2005. (Spears, George) (Entered: 06/23/2005)

June 23, 2005

June 23, 2005

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Return of Service Executed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. Jerry Eller served on 6/13/2005, answer due 7/5/2005. (Spears, George) (Entered: 06/23/2005)

June 23, 2005

June 23, 2005

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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. Discovery ends on 11/25/2005.(Stine, James) (Entered: 06/28/2005)

June 28, 2005

June 28, 2005

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MOTION for Order Certification of Class Action with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7)(Spears, George) (Entered: 06/29/2005)

June 29, 2005

June 29, 2005

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CERTIFICATE of Counsel Formatting Compliance by George Brian Spears on behalf of all plaintiffs (Spears, George) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

July 1, 2005

July 1, 2005

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STATUS REPORT Joint Statement Regarding Restrictions on Class Communications by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Spears, George) (Entered: 07/08/2005)

July 8, 2005

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 9 MOTION for Order Certification of Class Action By Plaintiff filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 07/11/2005)

July 11, 2005

July 11, 2005

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PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY SCHEDULE filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 07/15/2005)

July 15, 2005

July 15, 2005

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NOTICE Of Filing Consent to Join FLSA Collective Action by Escolastico De Leon-Granados (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 # 2 Exhibit 2 # 3 Exhibit 3 # 4 Exhibit 4 # 5 Exhibit 5 )(Spears, George) Modified on 7/25/2005 (vs). (Entered: 07/18/2005)

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July 18, 2005

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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro-De Leon, Margarito Recinso-Villatoro, Isias Profeta De Leon-Granados and Amrenio Pablo-Calmo filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller (Stine, James) (Entered: 07/22/2005)

July 22, 2005

July 22, 2005

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Initial Disclosures by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller.(Stine, James) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

July 27, 2005

July 27, 2005

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MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum in Support# 2 Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3# 5 Errata 4# 6 Exhibit 5# 7 Exhibit 6# 8 Exhibit 7# 9 Errata 8# 10 Exhibit 9# 11 Exhibit 10# 12 Exhibit 11# 13 Exhibit 12# 14 Exhibit 13# 15 Exhibit 14# 16 Errata 15# 17 Exhibit 16# 18 Exhibit 17)(Spears, George) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

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July 27, 2005

July 27, 2005

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RESPONSE in Support re 9 MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Spears, George) Modified on 10/11/2005 (vs). (Entered: 07/27/2005)

July 27, 2005

July 27, 2005

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Notice of Filing (Exhibit 18) re Motion to to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action (Spears, George) Modified on 7/28/2005 to correct text (vs). (Entered: 07/28/2005)

July 28, 2005

July 28, 2005

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REPLY BRIEF re 9 MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit 7# 8 Exhibit 8# 9 Exhibit 9# 10 Exhibit 10# 11 Exhibit 11# 12 Exhibit 12# 13 Exhibit 13# 14 Exhibit 14# 15 Exhibit 15# 16 Exhibit 16# 17 Exhibit 17# 18 Exhibit 18)(Spears, George) Modified on 10/11/2005 (vs). (Entered: 07/28/2005)

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July 28, 2005

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Initial Disclosures by Escolastico De Leon-Granados.(Spears, George) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

July 28, 2005

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CERTIFICATE of Counsel Service of Discovery Materials by George Brian Spears on behalf of all plaintiffs (Spears, George) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

July 28, 2005

July 28, 2005

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Amended NOTICE to Take Deposition of Escolastico De Leon-Granados, Rene Villatoro-De Leon, Margarito Recinso-Villatoro, Isias Profeta De Leon-Granados and Amrenio Pablo-Calmo filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller (Stine, James) (Entered: 08/04/2005)

Aug. 4, 2005

Aug. 4, 2005

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RESPONSE re 17 MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action, 19 MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action (Exhibit 18), 9 MOTION for Order Certification of Class Action Defendant's Response To Plaintiff's Motion For Certification Of Collective Action filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1A-Court's Order# 2 Exhibit 1B - Spanish# 3 Exhibit 2 - Court's Notice)(Stine, James) (Entered: 08/15/2005)

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Aug. 15, 2005

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NOTICE by Escolastico De Leon-Granados Filing Consents to Join (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Omar Consent# 2 Exhibit Samuel# 3 Exhibit Nelson# 4 Exhibit Marcial)(Spears, George) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

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Aug. 26, 2005

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Amended Initial Disclosures by Escolastico De Leon-Granados.(Spears, George) (Entered: 08/26/2005)

Aug. 26, 2005

Aug. 26, 2005

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for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 9/23/05-9/26/05, 10/7/05 - 10/10/05, 10/27/05 - 10/30/05, 11/23/05 - 11/28/05, 12/23/05 - 12/31/05, by George Brian Spears. (Spears, George) (Entered: 08/30/2005)

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

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REPLY BRIEF re 17 MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action, 19 MOTION to Certify Class Certificate of Collective Action (Exhibit 18) filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Proposed Notice# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Proposed Consent-to-Sue Form# 3 Affidavit Declaration of Cathleen Caron# 4 Exhibit Vergara-Perdomo v. Wendell Roberson, Inc.# 5 Exhibit Reyes v. Mongiello)(Bauer, Mary) (Entered: 09/01/2005)

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Sept. 1, 2005

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller Defendant's First and Partial Response To Plaintiffs' First Request For Production of Documents To Defendant Eller & Sons Trees, Inc. (Stine, James) (Entered: 09/06/2005)

Sept. 6, 2005

Sept. 6, 2005

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller Defendants' First and Partial Response To Plaintiff Escolastico De Leon-Granados' First Interrogatories (Stine, James) (Entered: 09/06/2005)

Sept. 6, 2005

Sept. 6, 2005

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NOTICE Of Filing Plaintiffs' Third Notice of Filing FLSA Consent-to-Sue Forms by Escolastico De Leon-Granados (Attachments: # 1 Consent- to-Sue Form of Alberto Diaz-Diaz# 2 Consent-to-Sue Form of Aureliano Rivas-Lucas# 3 Consent-to-Sue Form of Juan Aguilar-Vasquez# 4 Consent-to-Sue Form of Jose Ruiz-Rodriguez)(Bauer, Mary) (Entered: 09/07/2005)

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Sept. 7, 2005

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NOTICE Of Filing Plaintiffs' Fourth Notice of Filing Consents to Join FLSA Collective Action by Escolastico De Leon-Granados (Attachments: # 1 Consent-to-Sue Form of Hermelindo Jesus Castillo# 2 Consent-to-Sue Form of Marvin Vallardo Castillo)(Bauer, Mary) (Entered: 09/08/2005)

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Sept. 8, 2005

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller for Defendants' REsponse to Plaintiff Escolastico De Leon-Granados' First Interrogatories (Stine, James) (Entered: 09/19/2005)

Sept. 19, 2005

Sept. 19, 2005

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents to Defendant (Stine, James) (Entered: 09/19/2005)

Sept. 19, 2005

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NOTICE of Hearing:Scheduling Conference set for 10/12/2005 04:00 PM before Judge Clarence Cooper. (pds) (Entered: 09/21/2005)

Sept. 21, 2005

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NOTICE Of Filing FLSA opt-ins by Escolastico De Leon-Granados et. al. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Jose Maria Tomas-Recinos FLSA Consent to Sue# 2 Exhibit Sergio Roldan FLSA Consent to Sue# 3 Exhibit Alejandro Luis Morales FLSA Consent to Sue)(Bauer, Mary) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

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Oct. 11, 2005

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First MOTION to Compel Production of Documents with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum of Law In Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 24# 3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 25# 4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 26)(Bauer, Mary) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

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Oct. 11, 2005

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First MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum of Law In Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 17# 3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 24# 4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 25# 5 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 26)(Bauer, Mary) (Entered: 10/12/2005)

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Oct. 11, 2005

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Clarence Cooper : Scheduling Conference held on 10/12/2005. Hrg on motion for class certification. Court denied w/o prejudice motion for class certification to allow parties to conduct discovery regarding certification issues. Court granted plas' motion for preliminary certification of collective action and for disclosure of names, addresses & phone numbers of potential Opt-In plas. Discovery track changed to 8 month. Cnsl to prepare order. (Court Reporter Amanda Lohnaas.)(vs) (Entered: 10/17/2005)

Oct. 12, 2005

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Spears, George) (Entered: 10/14/2005)

Oct. 14, 2005

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1Proposed Order )(Spears, George) Modified on 10/17/2005 (vs). (Entered: 10/14/2005)

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Oct. 14, 2005

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NOTICE by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller of Submission of Names, Last Known Addresses, and Telephone Numbers (Stine, James) (Entered: 10/18/2005)

Oct. 18, 2005

Oct. 18, 2005

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ORDER denying 9 Motion for Order Certification of Class Action, granting 17 Motion for Preliminary Certification of Collective Action and for Disclosure of the Names, Addresses and Telephone Number of Potential Opt-In Plas. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 10/18/05. (vs) (Entered: 10/19/2005)

Oct. 18, 2005

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ORDER granting 40 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages . Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 10/18/05. (vs) (Entered: 10/19/2005)

Oct. 18, 2005

Oct. 18, 2005

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ORDER re 13 Preliminary Report and Discovery Schedule filed by Jerry Eller,, Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., The discovery period is herby extended for an additional four months. Discovery ends on 3/25/2005. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 10/20/05. (vs) (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Oct. 20, 2005

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/12/05 before Judge Clarence Cooper. Court Reporter: Amanda Lohnaas. (vs) (Entered: 10/27/2005)

Oct. 24, 2005

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 First MOTION to Compel Production of Documents filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sample Score Sheet)(Stine, James) (Entered: 10/25/2005)

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Oct. 25, 2005

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 38 First MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 10/26/2005)

Oct. 26, 2005

Oct. 26, 2005

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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/12/05 before Judge Clarence Cooper. Court Reporter: Amanda Lohnaas. (vs) (Entered: 11/01/2005)

Oct. 28, 2005

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REPLY BRIEF re 37 First MOTION to Compel Production of Documents filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 27# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 28# 3 Exhibit Plainitffs' Exhibit 29)(Spears, George) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

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Nov. 10, 2005

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REPLY BRIEF re 38 First MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 27# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 28)(Spears, George) (Entered: 11/11/2005)

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NOTICE by Herman Osbeli Recinos-Martinez Filing Withdrawal of Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Herman Osbeli Recinos Martinez)(Spears, George) (Entered: 12/12/2005)

1 Affidavit Affidavit of Herman Osbeli Recinos Martinez

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Dec. 12, 2005

Dec. 12, 2005

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53

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados (Attachments: # 1 FLSA Consent to Sue Form Ruben Perez-Lucas# 2 FLSA Consent to Sue Form Rosanio Concepcion-Matias)(Spears, George) (Entered: 12/14/2005)

1 FLSA Consent to Sue Form Ruben Perez-Lucas

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2 FLSA Consent to Sue Form Rosanio Concepcion-Matias

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Dec. 14, 2005

Dec. 14, 2005

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54

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados (Attachments: # 1 Felix Morales-Antonio FLSA Consent-to-Sue Form)(Spears, George) (Entered: 12/21/2005)

1 Felix Morales-Antonio FLSA Consent-to-Sue Form

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Dec. 21, 2005

Dec. 21, 2005

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55

OBJECTION to Plainitffs' Notice of Depositions for 30(b)(6) Deposition filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 01/06/2006)

Jan. 6, 2006

Jan. 6, 2006

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56

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 2/18-2/19/06, 3/28-4/3/06, 5/25-5/28/06, 6/22-6/25/06, 7/14-7/19/06, 10/11-10/16/06, by George Brian Spears. (Spears, George) Modified on 1/12/2006 (vs). (Entered: 01/11/2006)

Jan. 11, 2006

Jan. 11, 2006

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57

Notice of Leave of Absence, by George Brian Spears. (Spears, George) (Entered: 01/16/2006)

Jan. 16, 2006

Jan. 16, 2006

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58

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Defendant's Response to No. 55-61 of Plaintiff's First Request for Admissions to Defendants by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller.(Stine, James) (Entered: 01/17/2006)

Jan. 17, 2006

Jan. 17, 2006

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59

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados Notice of Filing Consent to Join FLSA Collective Action (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Sue Form of Protasio Burgos-Maldonado)(Spears, George) (Entered: 01/24/2006)

1 Consent to Sue Form of Protasio Burgos-Maldonado

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Jan. 24, 2006

Jan. 24, 2006

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Defendants' REsponse to No. 1-54 of Plaintiffs' First Request for Admissions to Defendants by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller.(Stine, James) (Entered: 01/24/2006)

Jan. 24, 2006

Jan. 24, 2006

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61

NOTICE Of Filing by Margarito Recinos-Villatoro Notice of Withdrawal (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Second Affidavit of Margarito Recinos-Villatoro)(Spears, George) (Entered: 01/25/2006)

1 Affidavit Second Affidavit of Margarito Recinos-Villatoro

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Jan. 25, 2006

Jan. 25, 2006

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62

Second MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Spears, George) (Entered: 01/29/2006)

Jan. 29, 2006

Jan. 29, 2006

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63

MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law Supporting Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action)(Spears, George) (Entered: 01/31/2006)

1 Memorandum of Law Supporting Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification

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Jan. 31, 2006

Jan. 31, 2006

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64

NOTICE Of Filing Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action by Escolastico De Leon-Granados re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action Exhibits 30-35d (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 30# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 31# 3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 32a# 4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 32b# 5 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 33a# 6 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 33b1# 7 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 33b2# 8 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 34# 9 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35a# 10 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35b# 11 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35c# 12 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35d)(Spears, George) (Entered: 02/02/2006)

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6 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 33b1

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7 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 33b2

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8 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 34

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9 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35a

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10 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35b

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11 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35c

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12 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 35d

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Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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65

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action Plaintiffs' Exhibits 36-40 (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 36# 2 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 37# 3 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 38# 4 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 39# 5 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 40)(Spears, George) Modified on 2/6/2006 to correct duplicate wording(vs). (Entered: 02/02/2006)

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4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 39

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5 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 40

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Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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66

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action Plaintiffs' Exhibits 41-45 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 41# 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 42# 3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 43# 4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 44# 5 Exhibit Plaintiff's Exhibit 45)(Spears, George) (Entered: 02/02/2006)

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4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 44

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5 Exhibit Plaintiff's Exhibit 45

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Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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67

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action Plaintiffs' Exhibits 46-50 (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 46# 2 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 47# 3 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a1# 4 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a2# 5 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a3# 6 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a4# 7 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a5# 8 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b1# 9 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b2# 10 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b3# 11 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b4# 12 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b5# 13 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b6# 14 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b7# 15 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 49# 16 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 50)(Spears, George) Modified on 2/6/2006 to delete dublicate wording(vs). (Entered: 02/02/2006)

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3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a1

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5 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a3

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6 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a4

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7 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48a5

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8 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b1

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10 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b3

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11 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b4

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12 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b5

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14 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 48b7

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15 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 49

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16 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 50

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Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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68

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action Plaintiffs' Exhibits 51-55 (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 51# 2 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 52# 3Plaintiffs' Exhibit 53# 4 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 54# 5 Plaintiffs' Exhibit 55)(Spears, George) Modified on 2/6/2006 to delete duplicate wording(vs). (Entered: 02/02/2006)

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4 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 54

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5 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibit 55

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Feb. 2, 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

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69

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados FLSA Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Sue Form of Antonio Pablo Roldan-Coban)(Spears, George) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

1 Consent to Sue Form of Antonio Pablo Roldan-Coban

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Feb. 7, 2006

Feb. 7, 2006

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70

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 56 - Defendants Written Consent to Amendment of Complaint)(Spears, George) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 02/07/2006)

1 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 56 - Defendants Written Consent to Amendment of Complaint

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Feb. 7, 2006

Feb. 7, 2006

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71

ORDER granting (nunc pro tunc) 62 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages . Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 2/9/06. (vs) (Entered: 02/09/2006)

Feb. 9, 2006

Feb. 9, 2006

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72

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados FLSA Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 FLSA Consent to Sue Form of Cristobal Lucano Gutierrez)(Spears, George) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

1 FLSA Consent to Sue Form of Cristobal Lucano Gutierrez

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Feb. 14, 2006

Feb. 14, 2006

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73

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Certification of Class by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 02/14/2006)

Feb. 14, 2006

Feb. 14, 2006

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74

ORDER granting 73 Motion for Extension of Time to repond to pla's motion for certification of class. Dfts' response shall be due on February 28, 2006, and plas' reply shall be due 10 days thereafter. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 2/15/06. (vs) (Entered: 02/15/2006)

Feb. 15, 2006

Feb. 15, 2006

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75

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

Feb. 28, 2006

Feb. 28, 2006

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76

RESPONSE in Opposition re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 eller and sons depo.# 7 Oziel Matias depo.# 8 Margarito Villatoro depo.# 9 Escolastico De Leon Granados depo.# 10 Armenio Pablo-Calmo# 11 Isaias Granados depo.# 12 Ogler Recinos depo.# 13 Edy Garcia depo.# 14 Argelio Villatoro depo.)(Stine, James) (Entered: 02/28/2006)

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5 Exhibit 5

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6 eller and sons depo.

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7 Oziel Matias depo.

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8 Margarito Villatoro depo.

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9 Escolastico De Leon Granados depo.

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10 Armenio Pablo-Calmo

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11 Isaias Granados depo.

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12 Ogler Recinos depo.

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13 Edy Garcia depo.

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14 Argelio Villatoro depo.

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Feb. 28, 2006

Feb. 28, 2006

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77

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Sue Form of Agustin Soto Rios)(Spears, George) (Entered: 03/01/2006)

1 Consent to Sue Form of Agustin Soto Rios

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March 1, 2006

March 1, 2006

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78

First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Joint Motion by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Amending Scheduling Order)(Spears, George) (Entered: 03/07/2006)

1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Amending Scheduling Order

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March 7, 2006

March 7, 2006

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79

REPLY BRIEF re 63 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 57# 2 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 58# 3 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 59# 4 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 60# 5 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 61# 6 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 62# 7 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 63a# 8 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 63 b# 9 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 63c)(Spears, George) (Entered: 03/17/2006)

1 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 57

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3 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 59

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4 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 60

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5 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 61

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6 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 62

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7 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 63a

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8 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 63 b

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9 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 63c

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March 17, 2006

March 17, 2006

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80

ORDER granting (nucn pro tunc) 75 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages . Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 3/21/06. (vs) (Entered: 03/21/2006)

March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

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81

ORDER granting 78 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. The Court Orders that the discovery period in this matter shall be extended to conclude 8 months from the date the Court issues its decision on plas' renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 3/21/06. (vs) (Entered: 03/21/2006)

March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

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82

NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing:Status Conference set for 3/28/2006 04:00 PM before Judge Clarence Cooper. (pds) (Entered: 03/22/2006)

March 22, 2006

March 22, 2006

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83

First MOTION for Issuance of Letters Rogatory by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Letter Rogatory# 2 Appendix A to Pl.'s Letter Rogatory# 3 Spanish Translation of Pl.'s Letter Rogatory)(Spears, George) (Entered: 03/22/2006)

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3 Spanish Translation of Pl.'s Letter Rogatory

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March 22, 2006

March 22, 2006

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85

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Clarence Cooper : Status Conference held on 3/28/2006. Parties updated Court as to status of issues raised in motions to compel. Dfts to file answer to 1st Amended Cmp. (Court Reporter Amanda Lohnaas.)(vs) (Entered: 03/31/2006)

March 28, 2006

March 28, 2006

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84

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller.(Stine, James) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 03/29/2006)

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006

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86

MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Surreply to Reply in Support of Plainitffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification with Brief In Support by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 03/31/2006)

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

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87

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados FLSA Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Sue Form of Lauro Castillo Gonzalez)(Spears, George) (Entered: 04/04/2006)

1 Consent to Sue Form of Lauro Castillo Gonzalez

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April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006

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88

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados (Attachments: # 1 FLSA Consent Form of Casimiro Silverio-Lopez)(Spears, George) (Entered: 04/06/2006)

1 FLSA Consent Form of Casimiro Silverio-Lopez

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April 6, 2006

April 6, 2006

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89

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados FLSA Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Sue Form of Santos Mendez-Gomez# 2 Order Appointing Administrator Ad Litem of Mendez-Gomez Estate)(Spears, George) (Entered: 04/12/2006)

1 Consent to Sue Form of Santos Mendez-Gomez

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2 Order Appointing Administrator Ad Litem of Mendez-Gomez Estate

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April 12, 2006

April 12, 2006

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90

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados FLSA Consent to Sue Form (Attachments: # 1 FLSA Consent to Sue Form of Rudy Velasquez-Rivas)(Spears, George) (Entered: 04/13/2006)

1 FLSA Consent to Sue Form of Rudy Velasquez-Rivas

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April 13, 2006

April 13, 2006

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91

RESPONSE in Opposition re 86 MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Surreply to Reply in Support of Plainitffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification filed by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Spears, George) (Entered: 04/13/2006)

April 13, 2006

April 13, 2006

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92

NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados Consent to Sue (Attachments: # 1)(Spears, George) (Entered: 04/13/2006)

April 13, 2006

April 13, 2006

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93

MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Leave Response to Def. Ltr. with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Suppl. Brief Response to Def. Ltr.# 2 Exhibit Plaintiff's Exhibit 64)(Spears, George) (Entered: 07/10/2006)

1 Supplement Suppl. Brief Response to Def. Ltr.

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2 Exhibit Plaintiff's Exhibit 64

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July 10, 2006

July 10, 2006

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94

RESPONSE in Opposition re 93 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Leave Response to Def. Ltr. filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 07/13/2006)

July 13, 2006

July 13, 2006

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95

First MOTION to Compel Compliance with Subpoena Duces Tecum with Brief In Support by Escolastico De Leon-Granados. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum of Law Supporting Pl. Motion to Compel# 2 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 65# 3 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 66# 4 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 67# 5 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 68# 6 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 69)(Spears, George) (Entered: 07/20/2006)

1 Brief Memorandum of Law Supporting Pl. Motion to Compel

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2 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 65

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3 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 66

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4 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 67

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5 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 68

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6 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 69

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July 20, 2006

July 20, 2006

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96

RESPONSE in Opposition re 95 First MOTION to Compel Compliance with Subpoena Duces Tecum filed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Stine, James) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

Aug. 7, 2006

Aug. 7, 2006

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Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 10/18/06 - 10/22/06, by George Brian Spears. (Spears, George) (Entered: 08/24/2006)

Aug. 24, 2006

Aug. 24, 2006

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NOTICE Of Filing by Escolastico De Leon-Granados Supplemental Authority in Support of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 70)(Spears, George) (Entered: 08/30/2006)

1 Exhibit Pl. Ex. 70

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Aug. 30, 2006

Aug. 30, 2006

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MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Authority in Support of Its Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action with Brief In Support by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc., Jerry Eller. (Attachments: # 1Proposed Response)(Stine, James) Modified on 9/6/2006 to name attachment(vs). (Entered: 09/05/2006)

1 Proposed Response

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Sept. 5, 2006

Sept. 5, 2006

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100

ORDER granting 63 Motion to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action, granting 86 Motion for Leave to File Memorandum of Law in Surreply to Reply in Support of Plainitffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification, denying 93 Motion for Leave to File Response to Def. Ltr, granting 99 Motion for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Authority in Support of Its Renewed Motion for Certification of Class Action; The Court hereby Certifies a class as to Cnt I of the First Amended Cmp, The Court hereby Certifies a sub-class as to Cnt I of the First Amended Cmp(See Order for details). The Court Appoints the Southern Poverty Law Center as class counsel. The Court Orders the parties to confer and jointly draft a proposed notice of class certification no later than Mondy, October 16, 2006. The Court will hold a telephone conference in this case on Wednesday, October 23, 2006, at 4:00 pm to discuss the notice of class certification and the Request for International Judicail Assistance. Signed by Judge Clarence Cooper on 9/28/06. (vs) (Entered: 09/29/2006)

Sept. 28, 2006

Sept. 28, 2006

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Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Labor Rights

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 5, 2005

Closing Date: Oct. 29, 2012

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Migrant workers who were employed by Eller and Sons Trees, Inc. at various times from June 1999 through June 2005 under the H-2B temporary farm worker program.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Legal Services/Legal Aid

Southern Poverty Law Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Eller And Sons Trees, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1871

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 201-219

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: $11,800,000

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Employer sanctions

Employment

Temporary foreign workers program