Updated: 10/09/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Monlouis v. Highgate Hotels, L.P.Assigned To: Magistrate Judge Lisette M. ReidFiled: 01/23/26Terminated:Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: JobsCause: 28:1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
| Plaintiff: Katty Monlouis | represented by | Katty Monlouis 671 NE 195th Street, Apt 303 Miami, FL 33179 305-922-1462 katty.monlouis@gmail.com PRO SE |
| Defendant: Highgate Hotels, L.P. | represented by | Amy Kathleen Recla Jackson Lewis, PC 100 S Ashley Drive Suite 2200 Tampa, FL 33602 8135123229 amy.recla@jacksonlewis.com |
| Melissa Marie Castillo Jackson Lewis P.C. 100 South Ashley Drive Suite 2200 Tampa, FL 33602 813-512-3218 melissa.castillo@jacksonlewis.com |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 01/23/26 | 01/23/26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Highgate Hotels, L.P. Filing fees $ 405.00. IFP Filed, filed by Katty Monlouis. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(caw) (Entered: 01/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 01/23/26 | 01/23/26 | 2 | Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. (caw) (Entered: 01/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 01/23/26 | 01/23/26 | 3 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Katty Monlouis. (caw) (Entered: 01/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 01/26/26 | 01/26/26 | 4 | ORDER REGARDING JURISDICTION Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 1/26/2026. See attached document for full details. (pcs) (Entered: 01/26/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 01/26/26 | 01/26/26 | 5 | FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Highgate Hotels, L.P., filed by Katty Monlouis.(pcs) (Entered: 01/26/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 02/11/26 | 02/12/26 | 6 | ORDER REQUIRING PRO SE PLAINTIFF TO COMPLETE NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC FILING CONSENT FORM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 2/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (gqa) (Entered: 02/12/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 02/11/26 | 02/12/26 | 7 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance re [6] Order. (Copy of Consent form mailed) (gqa) (Entered: 02/12/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 02/12/26 | 02/12/26 | 8 | ORDER PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 2/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (mee) (Entered: 02/12/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 02/12/26 | 02/12/26 | 9 | ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND ORDERING SERVICE BY U.S. MARSHAL granting [3] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Granting to the extent that the plaintiff need not prepay even a partial filing fee in this case, or to prepay costs such as for service of process. USM Service Ordered and Summonses NOT provided for USM Service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 2/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (mee) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/12/2026: # (1) Exhibit) (mee). (Entered: 02/12/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 02/20/26 | 02/23/26 | 10 | Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Katty Monlouis to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: katty.monlouis@gmail.com (jas) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 03/12/26 | 03/13/26 | 11 | AMENDED ORDER REQUIRING SERVICE BY U.S. MARSHAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 3/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (gqa) (Entered: 03/13/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 03/12/26 | 03/13/26 | 12 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance re [11] Order. (Copy of summons form mailed to Plaintiff) (gqa) (Entered: 03/13/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 03/26/26 | 03/26/26 | 13 | Summons Issued as to Highgate Hotels, L.P.. (jas) (Entered: 03/26/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 03/26/26 | 03/26/26 | 14 | CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re [9] ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND ORDERING SERVICE BY U.S. MARSHAL. (Two copies of the summons, a certified copy of the order, and a certified copy of the amended complaint havebeen forwarded to the US Marshal Service via the 8th floor mailbox, in the Wilkie Ferguson US District Courthouse). (jas) (Entered: 03/26/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/03/26 | 04/03/26 | 15 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [5] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Katty Monlouis. Highgate Hotels, L.P. served on 4/2/2026, response/answer due 4/23/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 04/03/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/07/26 | 04/07/26 | 16 | MOTION For Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Katty Monlouis. Responses due by 4/21/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 04/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/17/26 | 04/17/26 | 17 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Amy Kathleen Recla on behalf of Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Attorney Amy Kathleen Recla added to party Highgate Hotels, L.P.(pty:dft). (Recla, Amy) (Entered: 04/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/17/26 | 04/17/26 | 18 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Melissa Marie Castillo on behalf of Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Attorney Melissa Marie Castillo added to party Highgate Hotels, L.P.(pty:dft). (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 04/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/23/26 | 04/23/26 | 19 | Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. (Recla, Amy) (Entered: 04/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/23/26 | 04/23/26 | 20 | Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (Recla, Amy) (Entered: 04/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/28/26 | 04/29/26 | 21 | Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint by Katty Monlouis. Responses due by 5/12/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 04/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 04/28/26 | 04/29/26 | 22 | Third AMENDED COMPLAINT against Highgate Hotels, L.P., filed by Katty Monlouis.(gqa) (Entered: 04/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/12/26 | 05/12/26 | 23 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [21] MOTION for Leave to File, [16] MOTION For Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Replies due by 5/19/2026. (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 05/12/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/12/26 | 05/13/26 | 24 | Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Pending Motions to Amend Complaint by Katty Monlouis. Responses due by 5/26/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 05/13/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/12/26 | 05/13/26 | 25 | Motion for Leave to File re: Fourth AMENDED COMPLAINT against Highgate Hotels, L.P., filed by Katty Monlouis.(gqa) Modified per chambers on 5/27/2026 (mf). (Entered: 05/13/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/18/26 | 05/18/26 | 26 | Plaintiff's REPLY to Defendant's Response [23] Response in Opposition to Motion by Katty Monlouis. (gqa) (Entered: 05/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/19/26 | 05/19/26 | 27 | Joint Discovery Plan and SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Katty Monlouis. (gqa) (Entered: 05/19/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/19/26 | 05/19/26 | 28 | Defendant's SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A - Joint Proposed Scheduling Order)(Recla, Amy) (Entered: 05/19/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/22/26 | 05/22/26 | 29 | Defendant's MOTION to Strike [25] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal Defendant's Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint and Reply to Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motions for Leave to File Second and Third Amended Complaints by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Responses due by 6/5/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 05/22/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/26/26 | 05/27/26 | 30 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition re [29] Defendant's MOTION to Strike [25] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal Defendant's Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint and Reply to Defendant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motions for Leave filed by Katty Monlouis. Replies due by 6/2/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/27/26 | 05/27/26 | 31 | ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff shall re-file her Fourth Amended Complaint as a standalone pleading on the docket within seven (7) days of this Order. The re-filed Fourth Amended Complaint should not differ in any aspect from the complaintappended as Exhibit A to Plaintiff's Motion. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint within fourteen (14) days of Plaintiff filing the standalone pleading. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 5/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (gqa) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 05/27/26 | 05/27/26 | 32 | ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION. ( Jury Trial set for 5/3/2027 before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid., Calendar Call set for 4/27/2027 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid., Amended Pleadings due by7/8/2026., Discovery due by 1/4/2027., Expert Discovery due by 1/4/2027., Joinder of Parties due by 7/8/2026., Dispositive Motions due by 1/19/2027., Motions due by 1/19/2027., Pretrial Stipulation due by 2/16/2027.), REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediation Deadline 1/11/2027. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 5/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (gqa) Pattern Jury InstructionBuilder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 06/01/26 | 06/02/26 | 33 | NOTICE of Filing Fourth Amended Complaint by Katty Monlouis. (gqa) (Entered: 06/02/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 06/15/26 | 06/15/26 | 34 | Joint MOTION For Request Magistrate Settlement Conference re [32] Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,, by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Responses due by 6/29/2026. (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 06/15/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 06/15/26 | 06/15/26 | 35 | ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. (Recla, Amy) (Entered: 06/15/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/10/26 | 07/10/26 | 36 | MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Responses due by 7/24/2026. (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 07/10/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/13/26 | 07/13/26 | 37 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [36] Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall have through and until August 17, 2026, to respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production, and to serve its document production. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 7/13/2026. (mka) (Entered: 07/13/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/13/26 | 07/13/26 | 38 | ORDER granting [34] Motion for Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference and REFERRING case to U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett for purposes of conducting settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 7/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (mka) (Entered: 07/13/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/20/26 | 07/20/26 | 39 | PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: Discovery Hearing set for 7/29/2026 02:00 PM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. Zoom Information: Meeting ID: 165 141 9812; Passcode: 409823. (mka) (Entered: 07/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/24/26 | 07/24/26 | 40 | Defendant's NOTICE of Issues for Hearing by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 07/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/24/26 | 07/24/26 | 41 | Plaintiff's NOTICE of Issues for Hearing by Katty Monlouis re [39] Notice re Hearing (gqa) (Entered: 07/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/29/26 | 07/29/26 | 42 | ORE TENUS MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Katty Monlouis.(mka) (Entered: 07/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/29/26 | 07/29/26 | 43 | ORDER granting [42] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 7/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (mka) (Entered: 07/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 07/29/26 | 07/29/26 | 44 | PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid: Discovery Hearing held on 7/29/2026. The Court conducted an inquiry of the parties regarding consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction. Both parties consented on the record to the exercise of magistrate judge jurisdiction in this case. Discovery Order to follow. Total time in court: 55 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Amy Kathleen Recla, Melissa Marie Castillo, Other appearances: Plaintiff, Katty Monlouis. (Digital 13:58:46) (rch1) (Entered: 07/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/14/26 | 08/14/26 | 45 | ORE TENUS MOTION for Protective Order re Deposition by Katty Monlouis. MOTION for Confidentiality Order by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (mka) (Entered: 08/14/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/14/26 | 08/14/26 | 46 | (Image restricted - see DE# [47] for image). ORDER denying [45] Motion for Protective Order re Deposition; granting in part and denying in part [45] Motion for Confidentiality Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 8/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (mka) Modified on 8/14/2026 (wc). (Entered: 08/14/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/14/26 | 08/14/26 | 47 | Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re [46] Order on Motion for Protective/Confidentiality Order. Document Restricted Due to Error; The correct document has been attached to this notice. (wc) (Entered: 08/14/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/21/26 | 08/21/26 | 48 | STRICKEN - STIPULATION re [47] Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction - Chambers and Clerks by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (Castillo, Melissa) Per DE [52] Modified on 8/25/2026 (gqa). (Entered: 08/21/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/24/26 | 08/24/26 | 49 | Clerk's Notice to Filer re [48] Stipulation. Proposed Order Docketed as Main Document; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then resubmit the proposed order as instructed in the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. (gqa) (Entered: 08/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/24/26 | 08/24/26 | 50 | ORE TENUS MOTION for Confidentiality and Protective Order by Highgate Hotels, L.P..(mka) (Entered: 08/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/24/26 | 08/24/26 | 51 | ORDER granting [50] Motion for Confidentiality and Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 8/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (mka) (Entered: 08/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/24/26 | 08/24/26 | 52 | NOTICE of Striking [48] Stipulation filed by Highgate Hotels, L.P. by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 08/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/24/26 | 08/24/26 | 53 | MOTION for Protective Order and Request for Sanctions by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Responses due by 8/31/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Def's 8/13/26 Deficiency Letter, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Pltf's 8/13/26 2nd Set RFAs)(Castillo, Melissa) Modified on 8/25/2026 (mf). (Entered: 08/24/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 08/31/26 | 09/01/26 | 54 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition re [53] MOTION for Protective Order and Request for Sanctions filed by Katty Monlouis. Replies due by 9/8/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 09/01/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/03/26 | 09/03/26 | 55 | MOTION to Compel Production of Documents by Katty Monlouis. Responses due by 9/17/2026. (pcs) (Entered: 09/03/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/08/26 | 09/08/26 | 56 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [55] MOTION to Compel Production filed by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Replies due by 9/15/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4)(Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 09/08/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/14/26 | 09/14/26 | 57 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [53] Motion for Protective Order and denying [53] Request for Sanctions. The Court notes that Plaintiff has already served Defendant with 114 Requests for Admissions and Defendant has responded to such requests. See ECF No. [53] at 1, 2. Therefore, the Court finds that the additional 553 Requests for Admission that Plaintiff served on Defendant are unduly burdensome. Moreover, the Court notes that the 114 Requests for Admission already served and answered are sufficient given the nature of this case. Accordingly, Defendant has shown good cause for entry of a protective order. Plaintiff may not serve any additional requests for admission on Defendant. See Wilson v. Jackson Nat'l Life Ins. Co., No. 3:15-CV-926-J-39JBT, 2017 WL 10402569, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 13, 2017) ("Plaintiff has shown good cause for entry of a protective order because Defendant's Sixth Request for Admissions, which totals 98 pages, contains 527 separate requests, and attaches 5,001 pages of exhibits, is excessive, unduly burdensome, and not proportional to the needs of this case."). Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 9/14/2026. (rgz) (Entered: 09/14/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/17/26 | 09/17/26 | 58 | PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: Discovery Hearing set for 9/18/2026 11:30 AM via ZOOM before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid. ZOOM DETAILS: Meeting ID: 165 475 3456; Passcode: 957075. (sr01) (Entered: 09/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/17/26 | 09/17/26 | 59 | Defendant's NOTICE of Issues for Hearing by Highgate Hotels, L.P. (Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 09/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/18/26 | 09/18/26 | 60 | Defendant's MOTION to Compel Plaintiff's Production of Documents and Signed Medical Release by Highgate Hotels, L.P.. Responses due by 10/2/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4, # (5) Exhibit 5, # (6) Exhibit 6, # (7) Exhibit 7)(Castillo, Melissa) (Entered: 09/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/18/26 | 09/18/26 | 61 | PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid: Discovery Hearing held on 9/18/2026. Order to Follow. Total time in court: 36 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Amy Kathleen Recla, Melissa Marie Castillo, Other appearances: Defendant, Katty Monlouis. (Digital 11:39:56-Zoom) (rch1) (Entered: 09/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/18/26 | 09/18/26 | 62 | ORE TENUS MOTION Regarding Plaintiff's Deposition Conduct and Work-Product Objections, by Defendant Highgate Hotels, L.P., in advance of Defendant's deposition of Katty Monlouis scheduled to take place on September 21, 2026. (sr01) (Entered: 09/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/18/26 | 09/18/26 | 63 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part [ECF No. 62] Defendant's ORE TENUS Motion Regarding Plaintiff's Deposition Conduct and Work-Product Objections during Defendant's forthcoming deposition of Katty Monlouis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 9/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (sr01) (Entered: 09/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/18/26 | 09/21/26 | 64 | ORDER SCHEDULING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 11/6/2026 at 10:00 AM in Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett. Signed by Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett on 9/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (gqa) (Entered: 09/21/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 09/29/26 | 09/29/26 | 66 | Clerk's Notice re [65] Response. Docket Entry [65] Sealed by the Clerk per Chambers. In the Future, the Filer must adhere to [51] Protective Order. It is not necessary to refile this document. (kpe) (Entered: 09/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-20448-LMR | 10/01/26 | 10/01/26 | 67 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition re [60] Defendant's MOTION to Compel Plaintiff's Production of Documents and Signed Medical Release filed by Katty Monlouis. Replies due by 10/8/2026. (gqa) (Entered: 10/01/26) |