Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. et al v. Biden et al
Plaintiff: Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc., Ana Carolina Daza and Sarah Pope
Defendant: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Xavier Becerra, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, Rochelle Walensky, Dr. Martin Cetron, United States of America, The Centers for Disease Control, The Department of Health and Human Services, Rochelle P. Walensky, Martin S. Cetron and The United States of America
Case Number: 8:2021cv01693
Filed: July 12, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Referring Judge: Anthony E Porcelli
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 0702
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
September 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file response to complaints. Responsive pleading is now due October 13, 2021. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/6/2021. (SMR)
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by All Defendants. (Pezzi, Stephen)
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Michael Pezzi on behalf of Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Martin S. Cetron, The Centers for Disease Control, The Department of Health and Human Services, The United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky. (Pezzi, Stephen) Modified on 9/7/2021 to edit text (CRH).
August 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on 07/23/2021 by Sarah Pope, Ana Carolina Daza, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. as to Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Joseph R. Biden, Jr.)(Hadaway, Brant) Modified on 8/3/2021 to edit text (CRH).
August 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on 07/19/2021 by Sarah Pope, Ana Carolina Daza, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. as to Xavier Becerra, Martin S. Cetron, The Centers for Disease Control, The Department of Health and Human Services, Rochelle P. Walensky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Attorney General, #2 Exhibit B - Xavier Becerra, #3 Exhibit C - HHS, #4 Exhibit D - CDC, #5 Exhibit E - Rochelle Walensky, #6 Exhibit F - Martin Cetron)(Hadaway, Brant) Modified on 8/3/2021 to edit text (CRH).
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SUMMONS returned executed by Sarah Pope, Ana Carolina Daza, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. The United States of America served on 7/15/2021, answer due 9/13/2021. (Hadaway, Brant) Modified on 7/29/2021 to edit text (CRH).
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Ana Carolina Daza, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc., Sarah Pope. Related case(s): Yes (Hadaway, Brant)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #7 Order pdf by Ana Carolina Daza, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc., Sarah Pope. (Hadaway, Brant)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Service by Ana Carolina Daza, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc., Sarah Pope. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Returned Receipts, #2 Exhibit B - Tracking History, #3 Exhibit C - Affidavit of Service, #4 Exhibit D - Return Receipt)(Hadaway, Brant) Modified on 7/28/2021 to edit text (CRH).
July 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CIVIL CASE ORDER. Counsel and any unrepresented party shall meet within forty days after any defendant appears for the purposes of preparing and filing a Case Management Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/14/2021. (NPC)
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ENDORSED ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney George R. Wentz, Jr., may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 7/13/2021. (JMF)
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Verified MOTION for George R. Wentz, Jr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-18468530 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Attorney Certification Form Signed by George Wentz)(Hadaway, Brant) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. Modified on 7/14/2021 to edit text (CRH).
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Xavier Becerra, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Martin S. Cetron, The Centers for Disease Control, The Department of Health and Human Services, The United States of America, Rochelle P. Walensky. (CRH)
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE to counsel George R. Wentz, Jr. Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CRH)
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn K. Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:21-cv-1693-KKM-AEP. (SJB)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory Relief against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLMDC-18464670) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Composite D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Proposed Summons, #10 Proposed Summons, #11 Proposed Summons, #12 Proposed Summons)(Hadaway, Brant) Modified on 7/13/2021 to edit text (CRH).

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Plaintiff: Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc.
Represented By: Brant C. Hadaway
Represented By: George Robinson Wentz, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Ana Carolina Daza
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Defendant: Rochelle P. Walensky
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