Naples Pride v. City of Naples et al
| Naples Pride |
| City of Naples, Naples City Council, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Raymond Christman, Beth Petrunoff, Bill Kramer, Linda Penniman, Berne Barton, Naples Police Department and Ciro Dominguez |
| Theodore Collins, Kimberly Collins and Chelsea Melone |
| Liberty Counsel and America's Future |
| 2:2025cv00291 |
| April 10, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Douglas N Frazier |
| John E Steele |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Civil Rights Violation |
| None |
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Filing 117
RESPONSE in Opposition re #113 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 116
RESPONSE in Opposition re #114 Second MOTION to Intervene filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 115
Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:25-cv-291-JES-DNF. Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (NAS)
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Filing 114
Second MOTION to Intervene by Kimberly Collins, Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Chelsea Melone, #2 Declaration of Theodore Collins, #3 Declaration of Kimberly Collins, #4 Proposed Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint)(Heuser, Kristina)
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Filing 113
MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 112
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #108 Motion for Extension of Time to Intervene. The Court will GRANT the motion for extension of time (Doc. 108) insofar as the Potential Intervenors' deadline to seek intervention is extended to five (5) days after Defendants file their response to the Amended Complaint. The motion is DENIED to the extent it seeks any different relief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/15/2025. (CGW)
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Filing 111
JOINT NOTICE OF SELECTION of Stan Strickland as mediator by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Modified on 8/12/2025 to edit docket text (JDR).
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Filing 110
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Naples Pride. Related case(s): Yes (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 109
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part #107 Joint Motion for Extension of Responsive Deadlines. Defendants' request for an extension of time to respond to the amended complaint is granted. Defendants must respond to the amended complaint by 8/26/25. Plaintiff's request for an extension to respond to Defendants' response to the amended complaint is denied without prejudice to be refiled if a response to Defendants' response is necessary. In the event Defendants answer, a response would be unnecessary. Plaintiff can file a motion for extension of time after Defendants' response is filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/8/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 108
Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Intervene by Kimberly Collins, Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone. (Heuser, Kristina) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 107
Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Jadon, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 106
AMENDED COMPLAINT for Permanent Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff filed by Naples Pride. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Naples Police Department Invoice, #2 Exhibit 2 - CCSO Invoice, #3 Exhibit 3 - 2026 Pridefest Permit Application)(Past, Samantha)
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Filing 104
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 9/15/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 9/15/2025. Discovery due by 7/3/2026. Dispositive motions due by 7/31/2026. Pretrial statement due by 1/15/2027. All other motions due by 1/11/2027. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 4/4/2026. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 5/4/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/29/2027 at 09:30 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 6 A before Judge John E. Steele. Jury Trial set for 2/1/2027 trial term in Ft. Myers Courtroom 6 A before Judge John E. Steele. Conduct mediation hearing by 7/10/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 7/28/2025. (CGW)
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Filing 103
Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek: granting 101 Plaintiff's Oral Motion for Extension of Time to File Notice of Related Action within 14 days; granting 102 Joint Oral Motion for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator within 14 days; RULE 16(b) CONFERENCE held on 7/28/2025. (Digital) (CGW)
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Filing 102
JOINT ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator within 14 days by All Parties. (CGW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 101
ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Related Action within 14 days by All Plaintiffs. (CGW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 100
ORDER denying as moot #60 Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 7/24/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 99
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 98
ORDER denying as moot #57 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part #97 Motion to Stay. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #57) is DENIED as MOOT in light of the forthcoming amended complaint. Plaintiff Naples Pride Inc. may file an amended complaint no later than July 29, 2025. Should Plaintiff fail to file an amended complaint by that date, Defendants may file another motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 7/15/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 97
Time Sensitive MOTION to Stay Deadline to Respond to #57 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Tilley, Daniel) (Chambers Notified) Modified docket text on 7/15/2025 (JOS).
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Filing 96
NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 7/28/2025 at 10:30 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Case Management Report due by 7/21/2025. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record. (CGW)
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Filing 95
ENDORSED ORDER. Plaintiff must respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #57) by 7/16/25. The Court will set a Rule 16(b) conference and case management report deadline separately. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/2/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 94
ORDER of USCA as to #88 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone, Kimberly Collins. EOD: 6/18/2025; USCA number: 25-11834. ORDER: Motion to voluntarily dismiss appeal filed by Appellants Theodore Collins, Kimberly Collins and Chelsea Melone is GRANTED by clerk #10. Pursuant to FRAP 42 and 11th Cir. R. 42-1(a), the above referenced appeal was duly entered dismissed on this date. (JTM)
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Filing 92
NOTICE by Kimberly Collins, Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone of Voluntary Dismissal of their Interlocutory Appeal (Mihet, Horatio)
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Filing 93
ORDER of USCA as to #76 Notice of Appeal, filed by Teresa Heitmann, City of Naples, Raymond Christman, Ciro Dominguez, Bill Kramer, Naples Police Department, Berne Barton, Beth Petrunoff, Terry Hutchison, Linda Penniman, Naples City Council. EOD: 6/16/2025; USCA number: 25-11756-HH. (JTM)
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Filing 91
TRANSCRIPT information form filed by Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff re #76 Notice of Appeal USCA number: 25-11756. No transcript(s) requested. (Patterson, Peter)
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Filing 90
USCA ORDER as to #88 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone, Kimberly Collins, #76 Notice of Appeal, filed by Teresa Heitmann, City of Naples, Raymond Christman, Ciro Dominguez, Bill Kramer, Naples Police Department, Berne Barton, Beth Petrunoff, Terry Hutchison, Linda Penniman, Naples City Council. Motion to stay pending appeal filed by Appellants is GRANTED. #5 Motion to intervene is CARRIED with the Case. 8 RJL, ALB, and NGA; Abudu dissenting. EOD: 6/6/2025; USCA number: 25-11756-H. (LF)
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Filing 89
TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re #88 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal,. Eleventh Circuit Transcript information form forwarded to pro se litigants and available to counsel at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under Forms and Publications/General. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Appeal, #2 Order, #3 Order, #4 Docket Sheet)(ELA)
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Filing 88
NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #65 Order on Motion to Intervene, #87 Order on Motion to Expedite by Kimberly Collins, Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AFLMDC-23413560. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Order 1 appealed from, #2 Exhibit Order 2 appealed from)(Heuser, Kristina)
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Filing 87
ORDER denying #80 Motion to Expedite. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/29/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 86
RESPONSE in Opposition re #80 Emergency MOTION to Expedite Determination of Motion to Intervene (ECF No. 60) filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 85
ORDER denying #77 Emergency Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/27/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 84
ORDER directing Naples Pride to respond to #80 Emergency MOTION to Expedite Determination of Motion to Intervene (ECF No. 60). Plaintiff Naples Pride is DIRECTED to file a response no longer than five pages in length to Proposed Intervenors' Emergency Motion for Determination of Pending Motion to Intervene (Doc. #80) by close of business tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/27/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 83
RESPONSE in Opposition re #77 Emergency MOTION to Stay re #67 Preliminary Injunction, #66 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 82
ENDORSED ORDER granting #81 Joint Motion for Extension of Time. The deadline to file a case management report is suspended. The Court will reset the deadline by separate order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/23/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 81
Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to File forty-five days Case Management Report and Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 80
Emergency MOTION to Expedite Determination of Motion to Intervene (ECF No. 60) by Kimberly Collins, Theodore Collins, Chelsea Melone. (Heuser, Kristina) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 79
TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re #76 Notice of Appeal,. Eleventh Circuit Transcript information form forwarded to pro se litigants and available to counsel at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under Forms and Publications/General. (ARL)
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Filing 78
ORDER directing Naples Pride to respond to #77 Emergency MOTION to Stay. Plaintiff Naples Pride is DIRECTED to file a response to Defendants' Emergency Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal and Memorandum in Support (Doc. #77) by close of business today, Friday, May 23, 2025. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/23/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 77
Emergency MOTION to Stay re #67 Preliminary Injunction, #66 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal by All Defendants. (Patterson, Peter) Chambers notified. Modified text on 5/23/2025 (ABM).
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Filing 76
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #67 Preliminary Injunction, #66 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AFLMDC-23391569. (Patterson, Peter)
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Filing 75
ENDORSED ORDER granting #74 Unopposed Motion for Peter A. Patterson to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Patterson already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/22/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 74
Unopposed MOTION for Peter A. Patterson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23385892 for $150 by City of Naples. (McConnell, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 73
RESPONSE in Opposition re #60 Time Sensitive MOTION to Intervene filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 72
Cash BOND in the amount of $100.00 posted by Naples Pride. Receipt #17001. (LF)
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Filing 71
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jonah M. Knobler, Thomas P. Kurland, Justin Zaremby Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LSS)
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Filing 70
Cash BOND Paid re: #67 Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride (BOND $100.00, Receipt Number 17001). Copy of receipt to Finance via interoffice. (FLY) Modified on 5/15/2025 to edit text(FLY) .
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Filing 69
ENDORSED ORDER granting #68 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Justin S. Zaremby already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/13/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 68
Unopposed MOTION for Justin S. Zaremby to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23352600 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Tilley, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 67
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. See document for details. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/12/2025.(JGM)
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Filing 66
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/12/2025.
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Filing 65
ORDER denying in part and otherwise taking under advisement #60 Motion to Intervene. Proposed Intervenors' Motion to Intervene (Doc. #60) is DENIED as to their request to intervene to file opposition to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction. Proposed Intervenors' motion is otherwise taken UNDER ADVISEMENT. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/12/2025.(JGM)
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Filing 64
ENDORSED ORDER granting #63 Unopposed Motion for Jeremiah L. Morgan to specially appear to represent Amici Curiae America's Future, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Morgan already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/12/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 63
Unopposed MOTION for Jeremiah L. Morgan to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23344502 for $150 by America's Future. (Olson, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 62
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by William J. Olson on behalf of America's Future. Lead Counsel: William J. Olson. (Olson, William)
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Filing 61
NOTICE by Naples Pride re #60 Time Sensitive MOTION to Intervene of Intent to File Response. (Past, Samantha) Modified text on 5/8/2025 (GL).
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Filing 60
Time Sensitive MOTION to Intervene by Theodore Collins, Kimberly Collins, Chelsea Melone. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kimberly Collins, #2 Declaration of Theodore Collins, #3 Declaration of Chelsea Melone, #4 Proposed Intervenor-Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint)(Heuser, Kristina)
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Filing 59
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeremiah L. Morgan Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
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Filing 58
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeremiah L. Morgan and William J. Olson of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
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Filing 57
MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by All Defendants. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 56
ORDER denying without prejudice #50 Non-party Ashley-Marie Jenkins' Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/6/2025. (CGW)
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Filing 55
NOTICE by Naples Pride re #51 Motion Hearing As Requested by the Court (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Naples Ordinance No. 2023-15181, #2 Exhibit Naples Code 28-32, #3 Exhibit Naples Code App'x A 28-32, #4 Exhibit Naples Code 46-39)(Past, Samantha)
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Filing 54
Brief Amicus Curiae of America's Future, Inc. In Support of Defendants re #12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by America's Future. (Olson, William) Modified on 5/7/2025 to edit docket text (MSN).
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Filing 53
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Justin Zaremby Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (GL)
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Filing 52
TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 5/2/25 before Judge Hon. Judge John E. Steele. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Brandi A. Wilkins. Email address: [email protected]. Telephone number: 2394612033. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 5/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/5/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/4/2025. (BAW)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16989 for $150) by attorney William J. Olson, appearing on behalf of America's Future. Related document: #41 MOTION for William J. Olson to appear pro hac vice. (ABM)
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Filing 51
Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge John E. Steele: MOTION HEARING held on 5/2/2025 re #12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Naples Pride. Court Reporter: Brandi Wilkins - [email protected] (JGG) Modified on 5/5/2025 to correct Court reporter contact information(JGG).
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Filing 49
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #47 Motion Requesting Time Limitation. The Court will address any time limitations it feels appropriate with the litigants at the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/2/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 48
REPLY to Response to Motion re #12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Brief for Amici Curiae Liberty Counsel, Chelsea Melone, and Theodore & Kimberly Collins filed by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 50
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Cease and Desist by Ashley-Marie Jenkins. (ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 47
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically by All Defendants. (Jadon, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 46
ENDORSED ORDER granting #43 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief. Plaintiff may file a reply brief, not to exceed seven pages, on or before 6:00 am May 2, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/1/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 45
ORDER granting #44 Time-Sensitive Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae filed by America's Future. America's Future may file an amicus brief no longer than 20 pages inclusive of all parts. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 5/1/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 43
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File to file a reply to Liberty Counsel's amicus brief by Naples Pride. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Second Declaration of Samantha J. Past, #2 Exhibit Ex. 15 - Heuser Email to Mayor and City Council, #3 Exhibit Ex. 16 - Naples Response to Heuser Email, #4 Exhibit Ex. 17 - Email for Comment Between Heuser and Hutchison)(Tilley, Daniel)
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Filing 42
ENDORSED ORDER granting #41 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney William J. Olson already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/1/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 40
Tangible Item Received. One USB (Exhibits M through V) by Liberty Counsel re #38 Response to motion. Provided to chambers. (LF)
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Filing 44
Time Sensitive MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendants by America's Future. (JGG)
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Filing 41
MOTION for William J. Olson to appear pro hac vice by America's Future. (e-portal)(JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 39
RESPONSE in Opposition re #12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. (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, #15 Exhibit, #16 Exhibit, #17 Exhibit, #18 Exhibit)(Jadon, David)
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Filing 38
RESPONSE to Motion re #12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Brief for Amici Curiae Liberty Counsel, Chelsea Melone, and Theodore & Kimberly Collins in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Liberty Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kimberly Collins with Exhibits)(Heuser, Kristina)
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Filing 37
ORDER on Electronic Devices. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/30/2025. (JGM)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16985 for $150) by attorney Anthony J. Wong, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: #22 Unopposed MOTION for Anthony J. Wong to appear pro hac vice . (ABM)
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #35 Time-Sensitive Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit in Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants may file a Response totaling up to forty (40) pages, not including declarations, affidavits, and exhibits thereto. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/28/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 35
MOTION to File Excess Pages Time Sensitive Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit to File Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Defendants. (Jadon, David)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16979 for $150) by attorney Thomas P. Kurland, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: #26 Unopposed MOTION for Thomas P. Kurland to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16978 for $150) by attorney Maxwell K. Weiss, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: #25 Unopposed MOTION for Maxwell K. Weiss to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16977 for $150) by attorney Jonah M. Knobler, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: #24 Unopposed MOTION for Jonah M. Knobler to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)
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***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 16976 for $150) by attorney Joshua M. Goldman, appearing on behalf of Naples Pride. Related document: #23 Unopposed MOTION for Joshua M. Goldman to appear pro hac vice . (FLY)
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Filing 34
NOTICE of hearing on motion re #12 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2025 at 10:00 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 6A before Judge John E. Steele pursuant to #16 ORDER.(JGG)
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #32 Time-Sensitive Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae filed by Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel may file an amicus brief on or before April 30, 2025, and no longer than 20 pages in length. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/25/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 32
Time Sensitive MOTION for Leave to File amicus brief by Liberty Counsel. (Mihet, Horatio)
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Filing 31
ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Thomas P. Kurland already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Maxwell K. Weiss already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER granting #24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Jonah M. Knobler already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Joshua M. Goldman already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER granting #22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Anthony J. Wong already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/22/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 26
Unopposed MOTION for Thomas P. Kurland to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 25
Unopposed MOTION for Maxwell K. Weiss to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 24
Unopposed MOTION for Jonah M. Knobler to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 23
Unopposed MOTION for Joshua M. Goldman to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 22
Unopposed MOTION for Anthony J. Wong to appear pro hac vice by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 21
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of Appearance by Odelsa Flores-Dickman on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff (Flores-Dickman, Odelsa)
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Filing 19
NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew William Justin Dickman on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff (Dickman, Andrew)
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Filing 18
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Rodrick McConnell on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff (McConnell, Matthew)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Jadon on behalf of Berne Barton, Raymond Christman, City of Naples, Ciro Dominguez, Teresa Heitmann, Terry Hutchison, Bill Kramer, Naples City Council, Naples Police Department, Linda Penniman, Beth Petrunoff. Lead Counsel: David R. Jadon. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 16
ORDER directing response and granting #13 request for oral argument. Defendants are DIRECTED to RESPOND to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. #12) on or before Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Plaintiff's Request for Oral Argument (Doc. #13) is GRANTED. Oral argument will be heard by the undersigned at 10:00a.m. EST on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Courtroom 6A, 2110 First Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/17/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 15
Amended RETURN of service executed on April 15, 2025 by Naples Pride as to All Defendants. (Past, Samantha) Modified on 4/17/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
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Filing 14
RETURN of service executed on April 15, 2025 by Naples Pride as to All Defendants. (Past, Samantha)
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REFUND for duplicate payment. Receipt number AFLMDC-23233357 refunded in the amount of $ AFLMDC-23233357 paid to Samantha Past.. (NLC)
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Filing 13
REQUEST for oral argument for Time-Sensitive Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 12
Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Craciun Declaration, #2 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 1 - 2025 Pridefest App., #3 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 2 - Security Fee Est., #4 Exhibit Craciun Decl. Ex. 3 - Security Fees (2017-2024), #5 Affidavit Desear Declaration, #6 Affidavit Past Declaration, #7 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 1 - Fla. Politics, #8 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 2 - The Ledger, #9 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 3 - The Guardian, #10 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 4 - Nat'l Geographic, #11 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 5 - Emails from T. Hutchison, #12 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 6 - Emails from T. Blankenship, #13 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 7 - WGCU, #14 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 8 - Invoices, Naples, #15 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 9 - Invoice, Cape Coral, #16 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 10 - Email from C.Dominguez, B.Barton, #17 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 11 - Transcript Pt. 1 City Council Mtg., #18 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 12 - Transcript Pt. 2 City Council Mtg., #19 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 13 - Naples Police Dept. Offense-Incident Report, #20 Exhibit Past Decl. Ex. 14 - Special Events Permit Manual, #21 Affidavit Soldavini Declaration, #22 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 1 - 2022 Approved Permit App., #23 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 2 - Stop Naples Drag Facebook Page, #24 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 3 - Stop Naples Drag Facebook Page Posts and Comments, #25 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 4 - 2023 Special Event Permit App., #26 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 5 - Presentation to City Council, #27 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 6 - 2025 Pridefest Permit App., #28 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 7 - Email from C. Merritt, #29 Exhibit Soldavini Decl. Ex. 8 - Email from O'Reilly, #30 Text of Proposed Order )(Past, Samantha) Modified on 4/14/2025 to edit docket text, chambers notified (JDR).
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Filing 11
SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (EVK)
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Filing 10
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 9
CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 4/11/2025. (CGW)
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Filing 8
ENDORSED ORDER granting #6 Plaintiff's Time-Sensitive Motion For Leave to Exceed Page Limitation. Plaintiff may file a motion for preliminary injunction, not to exceed 40 pages. The prior motions seeking the same relief, #2, #5 are denied as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/11/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 7
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:25-cv-291-JES-KCD. (AA)
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Filing 6
Time Sensitive MOTION to Correct #2 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 5
Time Sensitive MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 4
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 3
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Samantha Past on behalf of Naples Pride. Lead Counsel: Samantha Past. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 2
Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Naples Pride. (Past, Samantha)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23233360) filed by Naples Pride. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Past, Samantha)
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