Madden v. United States Center for SafeSport, Inc.
Plaintiff: Frank Madden
Defendant: United States Center for SafeSport, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2026cv03027
Filed: July 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Kathryn A Starnella
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2026 Filing 44 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Joseph J. Zonies on behalf of United States Center for SafeSport, Inc.Attorney Joseph J. Zonies added to party United States Center for SafeSport, Inc.(pty:dft) (Zonies, Joseph)
July 7, 2026 Filing 43 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (eguth, )
July 7, 2026 Filing 42 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Text Only Entry (eguth, )
July 7, 2026 Filing 41 FIRST AND FINAL NOTICE TO ALL ATTORNEY(S) AND UNREPRESENTED PARTIES IN REMOVED, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHER CASES. To receive any further notice in a case removed or transferred to this court, or special matters including discovery disputes, bankruptcy appeals, or withdrawals of reference, Multi-district litigation (MDL), etc., all attorneys and unrepresented parties must enter an appearance under D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(a). An attorney must be an active member of this court's bar and be in good standing in accordance with D.C.COLO.LAttyR 3. A waiver of the fee for bar admission may apply in limited situations. (Text Only Entry) (eguth, )
July 7, 2026 Filing 40 Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 9:26-cv-80306. File, transfer order and docket sheet received
July 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER GRANTING #27 MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE: The Clerk of Court SHALL TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and SHALL CLOSE this case. All pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
July 1, 2026 Filing 38 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Maria H. Ruiz for / by FRANK MADDEN. Responses due by 7/15/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 30, 2026 Filing 37 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by FRANK MADDEN (St. Peter-Griffith, Ann) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 29, 2026 Filing 36 Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re #27 MOTION to Change Venue Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Motion to Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint MOTION to Dismiss #24 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal . Defendant United States Center for Safesport's Reply In Support of It's Motion To Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. (Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 26, 2026 Filing 35 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ann Marie St. Peter-Griffith on behalf of FRANK MADDEN. Attorney Ann Marie St. Peter-Griffith added to party FRANK MADDEN(pty:pla). (St. Peter-Griffith, Ann) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 23, 2026 Filing 34 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Change Venue Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Motion to Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint MOTION to Dismiss #24 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal / Declaration of Maria Ruiz filed by FRANK MADDEN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 23, 2026 Filing 33 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Change Venue Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Motion to Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint MOTION to Dismiss #24 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal / Declaration of Frank Madden filed by FRANK MADDEN. (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 23, 2026 Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Change Venue Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Motion to Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint MOTION to Dismiss #24 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by FRANK MADDEN. Replies due by 6/30/2026. (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 16, 2026 Filing 31 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: Amended Pleadings due by 7/9/2026. Discovery due by 10/29/2026. Fact Discovery due by 10/29/2026. Expert Discovery due by 10/29/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 7/9/2026. In Limine Motions due by 11/12/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 11/12/2026. Motions due by 11/12/2026. Pretrial Stipulation due by 12/14/2026. All parties must complete mediation or a settlement conference at least 60 days before the scheduled trial date. Jury Trial set for 1/11/2027 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Calendar Call set for 1/6/2027 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - 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. [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 16, 2026 Filing 30 PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held via Zoom Video Teleconference. Scheduling Conference held on 6/16/2026. The Court discussed whether parties would be added, there are motions pending, the trial period, pretrial deadlines, motions to continue, sealing of documents, consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, mediation or settlement conferences, requirements if a settlement is reached, the local rules, discovery, and good faith conferral. Written scheduling order and order of referral to mediation will be issued. Total time in court: 23 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Maria Helena Ruiz, Amit R. Vora, Anna D. Torres. (Digital 10:33:56) (swr) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 10, 2026 Filing 29 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 6/16/2026 at 10:30 AM in the West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference (VTC). Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two (2) business days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is strongly disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 160 540 3826 and Passcode: 246129. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/10/2026. (no00) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 9, 2026 Filing 28 AFFIDAVIT Of Anna Torres signed by: Anna D. Torres re #27 MOTION to Change Venue Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Motion to Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint MOTION to Dismiss #24 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit Exhibit M)(Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 9, 2026 Filing 27 MOTION to Change Venue Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Motion to Transfer Venue or, In the Alternative, To Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, MOTION to Dismiss #24 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. Responses due by 6/23/2026. (Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: Jury Trial set for 1/11/2027 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Calendar Call set for 1/6/2027 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. ORDER REFERRING CASE to United States Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to conduct a Scheduling Conference, pursuant to Local Rule 16.1.B, for the purpose of setting pre-trial deadline dates, for determining possible consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge for trial, and for the purpose of setting any settlement conferences in lieu of or in addition to mediation if the parties so request. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - 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. [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot Defendant's Motion to Change Venue (DE #16 ), in light of the filing of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (DE #24 ). Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/20/2026. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
May 19, 2026 Filing 24 First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and for Damages against UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC., filed by FRANK MADDEN.(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER GRANTING IN PART #22 PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE: Plaintiffs amended complaint shall be filed by no later than May 19, 2026. Defendant's renewed motion to transfer venue or alternatively to dismiss shall be filed by no later than June 9, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
May 11, 2026 Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION to Set Joint Briefing Schedule Regarding Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and Defendant's Motion to Transfer and Dismiss by FRANK MADDEN. Responses due by 5/26/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
May 6, 2026 Filing 21 REPLY in Support of Motion re #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . -Plaintiffs Reply Brief in Support of The Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by FRANK MADDEN. (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
May 1, 2026 Filing 20 CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has accepted the address information change request as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Maria Helena Ruiz (pt) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 30, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Maria Helena Ruiz (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 29, 2026 Filing 18 RESPONSE to Motion re #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Defendant United States Center for Safesport's Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. Replies due by 5/6/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Anna Torres)(Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 28, 2026 Filing 17 AFFIDAVIT of Anna Torres signed by: Anna D. Torres re #16 Defendant's MOTION to Change Venue by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit, #12 Exhibit, #13 Exhibit, #14 Exhibit)(Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 28, 2026 Filing 16 Defendant's MOTION to Change Venue by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. Responses due by 5/12/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit, #12 Exhibit, #13 Exhibit, #14 Exhibit)(Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 15, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by FRANK MADDEN. Responses due by 4/29/2026. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Frank Madden, #2 Declaration of Robert "Bobby" Braswell, #3 Declaration of James Hagman, #4 Declaration of Maria Ruiz, #5 Exhibit A to Ruiz Declaration, #6 Exhibit B to Ruiz Declaration, #7 Exhibit C to Ruiz Declaration, #8 Exhibit D to Ruiz Declaration, #9 Exhibit E to Ruiz Declaration, #10 Exhibit F to Ruiz Declaration, #11 Exhibit G to Ruiz Declaration, #12 Exhibit H to Ruiz Declaration, #13 Exhibit I to Ruiz Declaration)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #11 #12 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Marc E. Kasowitz and Amit R. Vora. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 4/10/2026. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part #9 Unopposed Motion for Extension. Defendant seeks a 30-day extension of time to respond to the Complaint from April 14, 2026, to May 14, 2026. In support, Defendant represents that it needs additional time to assess the complex nature of the constitutional claims and confer with Defendant and Defendant's national counsel. Motions for extension of time must set forth good cause supported by specific facts. On the sparse facts provided, I find adequate grounds for an extension, albeit a shorter one. Accordingly, Defendant's response to the Complaint shall be filed no later than April 28, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 4/10/2026. (kid) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 9, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Amit R. Vora. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19411509 by FRANK MADDEN. Responses due by 4/23/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent To Designation And Request To Electronically Receive Notices Of Electronic Filing)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 9, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Marc E. Kasowitz. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19411504 by FRANK MADDEN. Responses due by 4/23/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent To Designation And Request To Electronically Receive Notices Of Electronic Filing)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 8, 2026 Filing 10 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed United Center for Safesport, Inc.'s Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Parties by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC. (Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 8, 2026 Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint Defendant United States Center For Safesport's Unopposed Motion For Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. Responses due by 4/22/2026. (Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
April 8, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Anna D. Torres on behalf of UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. Attorney Anna D. Torres added to party UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.(pty:dft). (Torres, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 27, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by FRANK MADDEN. UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC. served on 3/24/2026, response/answer due 4/14/2026. (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 23, 2026 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 23, 2026 Filing 5 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Marc E. Kasowitz and Amit R. Vora, mailing date March 23, 2026, (pt) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 23, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by FRANK MADDEN (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 23, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Constitutional Challenge to Statute by FRANK MADDEN (Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 20, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]
March 20, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against UNITED STATES CENTER FOR SAFESPORT, INC.. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19338374, filed by FRANK MADDEN. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ruiz, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/7/2026.]

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