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Nature of Suit Code: 710
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question: Fair Labor Standards

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Albert Walter Kouba, 

Plaintiff, 

vs.

Renzenberger, Inc.; et al., 

Defendants. 

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No. CIV 10-159 TUC FRZ (GEE)

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

 Pending before the court is a motion to dismiss filed by the defendant, Peterson

Manufacturing Company. (Doc. 37) 

The plaintiff, Albert Walter Kouba, filed this action for unpaid wages in violation of the

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and sexual harassment. 

This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Edmonds for all pretrial matters pursuant

to Local Civil Rule 72.2. Rules of Practice of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

Discussion

On May 19, 2010, Kouba filed an Amended Complaint adding an additional plaintiff and

an additional defendant, Peterson Manufacturing Company. 

June 15, 2010, Peterson filed the instant motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.

12(b)(1), 12(b)(2), and 12(b)(6). 

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On July 6, 2010, this court struck the Amended Complaint because Kouba did not first

file a motion to amend pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 15. (Doc. 42) 

RECOMMENDATION:

The Magistrate Judge recommends the District Court, after its independent review of the

record, enter an order 

DENYING AS MOOT the motion to dismiss filed by the defendant, Peterson

Manufacturing Company. (Doc. 37) The Amended Complaint was stricken. Peterson is no

longer a named defendant.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §636 (b), any party may serve and file written objections within

14 days of being served with a copy of this Report and Recommendation. If objections are not

timely filed, they may be deemed waived. 

The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Report and Recommendation to the parties

or their counsel. 

DATED this 19th day of July, 2010.

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