McCafferty v. Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC et al
| barbara mccafferty |
| Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Guardian Assurance Services, Inc., Teri St. Hilaire, Kerri Stevens, Shawana Cammock, Lunese Pierre Joseph, Lisemonde Cadet Midy, Gladys Pierre-Joseph, Ronnie McKenzie, Dolores Cuervo, Benite Sanon, Mildred Woodson, Seidi Guerline, Peter smart, kimone dawins, Rupert McKenzie, Eeshawnna Matthews, Odienne Petit-Fort, Cassandra thompson, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie, Ruth Phildor and Premier Support Services, LLC |
| 2:2025cv00519 |
| June 13, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Douglas N Frazier |
| John E Steele |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Civil Rights Violation |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 95
ENDORSED ORDER discharging #88 Order to Show Cause as to Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. has complied with #88 Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 11/26/2025. (BRH)
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Filing 94
Response to Order to Show Cause #5 Answer to Complaint by Guardian Assurance Services, Inc.(Schulte, Christopher) Modified text on 11/26/2025 (AA).
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Filing 93
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Guardian Assurance Services, Inc., Teri St. Hilaire.(Schulte, Christopher)
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Filing 92
NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Joseph Schulte on behalf of Guardian Assurance Services, Inc., Teri St. Hilaire (Schulte, Christopher)
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Filing 90
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 12/12/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 12/12/2025. Discovery due by 10/2/2026. Dispositive motions due by 10/30/2026. Pretrial statement due by 4/16/2027. All other motions due by 4/12/2027. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 7/4/2026. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 8/3/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/16/2027 at 09:30 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 6 A before Judge John E. Steele Jury Trial term commencing on 5/3/2027 in Ft. Myers Courtroom 6 A before Judge John E. Steele. Conduct mediation hearing by 10/9/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 11/12/2025. (MLD)
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Filing 89
Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier: RULE 16(b) CONFERENCE held on 11/12/2025. (Digital) (MLD)
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Filing 88
ORDER to show cause. By December 5, 2025, Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. will show cause why a default should not be entered against it for failing to comply with the September 22, 2025 Order. Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. may discharge the show cause by retaining counsel, having counsel file a notice of appearance, and responding to the Complaint by December 5, 2025. If Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. fails to comply with this Order, Plaintiff may move for a default to be entered against Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 11/6/2025. (BRH)
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Filing 87
MEMORANDUM in opposition re #82 Motion to Dismiss filed by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan) Modified on 10/30/2025 as to docket text (ARL).
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Filing 86
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Reitz, Jaime)
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Filing 85
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Premier Support Services, LLC, Kerri Stevens. Related case(s): No (Smith, Amanda)
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Filing 84
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Premier Support Services, LLC. (Smith, Amanda)
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Filing 83
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 82
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Premier Support Services, LLC, Kerri Stevens. (Smith, Amanda)
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Filing 81
ORDER dismissing defendants Beverly Brown, Legina Clairzeau, Rosemanne Dareus, Elise Gael, Jacqueline Lumeus, Maqthide, Michel Elisa, and Jackie Lemus with prejudice. The Clerk shall terminate these defendants. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 10/8/2025. (RKR)
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Filing 80
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Lisemonde Cadet Midy, Shawana Cammock, Dolores Cuervo, Kimone Dawins, Seidi Guerline, Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie, Ronnie McKenzie, Rupert McKenzie, Odienne Petit-Fort, Ruth Phildor, Lunese Pierre Joseph, Gladys Pierre-Joseph, Benite Sanon, Peter Smart, Cassandra Thompson, Mildred Woodson. Related case(s): No (Reitz, Jaime)
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Filing 79
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC. (Reitz, Jaime)
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Filing 78
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Lisemonde Cadet Midy, Shawana Cammock, Dolores Cuervo, Kimone Dawins, Seidi Guerline, Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie, Ronnie McKenzie, Rupert McKenzie, Odienne Petit-Fort, Ruth Phildor, Lunese Pierre Joseph, Gladys Pierre-Joseph, Benite Sanon, Peter Smart, Cassandra Thompson, Mildred Woodson.(Reitz, Jaime) Modified on 10/9/2025 to edit docket text (ELA).
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Filing 77
NOTICE of voluntary dismissal with prejudice as to Defendants, Beverly Brown, Legina Clairzeau, Rosemanne Dareus, Elise Gael, Jacqueline Lumeus, Maqthide Mathide, Michel Elisa, and Jackie Lemus by Barbara McCafferty (Redavid, Jordan) Modified text on 10/7/2025 (MGB).
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Filing 76
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Rule 16(b) hearing previously scheduled for 11/10/25 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 11/12/2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Zoom instructions previously provided to counsel of record via separate email will remain the same. (CGW)
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Filing 75
ORDER dismissing without prejudice The Florida Agency for Persons With Disabilities; denying as moot #56 Motion to Dismiss. The Clerk shall terminate this defendant. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 10/1/2025. (RKR)
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Filing 74
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Rule 16(b) hearing previously scheduled for 10/8/25 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 11/10/2025 at 10:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record. (CGW)
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Filing 73
ENDORSED ORDER granting #70 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Case Management Conference Report. The deadline to file a Uniform Case Management Report is extended to October 30, 2025. The Clerk is directed to reschedule the Rule 16 conference accordingly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 9/29/2025. (brh)
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Filing 72
RESPONSE to Motion re #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [ECF No. 1] filed by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 71
NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Barbara McCafferty (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 70
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Conference Report by The Agency for Persons With Disabilities. (Wilcox, Caitlin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 69
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jordan Redavid on behalf of Barbara McCafferty. Lead Counsel: Jordan Redavid, Esq.. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 68
NOTICE of Appearance by Jaime Lynne Reitz on behalf of Beverly Brown, Lisemonde Cadet Midy, Shawana Cammock, Legena Clairzeau, Dolores Cuervo, Rosemanne Dareus, Kimone Dawins, Michel Elisua, Jacquelie Evariste Lemeus, Elie Gael, Seidi Guerline, Jackie Lemus, Maqthide Mathide, Ronnie McKenzie, Rupert McKenzie, Odienne Petit-Fort, Ruth Phildor, Lunese Pierre Joseph, Gladys Pierre-Joseph, Benite Sanon, Peter Smart, Cassandra Thompson, Mildred Woodson (Reitz, Jaime)
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Filing 67
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Quinn Murphy on behalf of Beverly Brown, Lisemonde Cadet Midy, Shawana Cammock, Legena Clairzeau, Dolores Cuervo, Rosemanne Dareus, Kimone Dawins, Michel Elisua, Jacquelie Evariste Lemeus, Elie Gael, Seidi Guerline, Jackie Lemus, Maqthide Mathide, Ronnie McKenzie, Rupert McKenzie, Odienne Petit-Fort, Ruth Phildor, Lunese Pierre Joseph, Gladys Pierre-Joseph, Benite Sanon, Peter Smart, Cassandra Thompson, Mildred Woodson (Murphy, Michael)
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Filing 66
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jordan Redavid 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). (WLB)
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Filing 65
ORDER granting #57 Motion to Strike. The Clerk is directed to STRIKE the Answer and Affirmative Defenses #52 as they relate to the Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. The Clerk shall indicate on the docket that the Answer and Affirmative Defenses are stricken as to the Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. By October 23, 2025, the Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. must retain counsel, have counsel file a notice of appearance, and file a response to the Complaint. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a default being entered against the Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 9/22/2025. (brh)
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Filing 64
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Rule 16(b) Conference previously scheduled for 10/6/2025 before Judge Kyle C. Dudek is rescheduled. The Rule 16(b) Conference is now set for 10/8/2025 at 11:15 AM before Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier and will be conducted via Zoom Video Conference. The Zoom notice, which was previously sent to counsel, will remain the same. (AEH)
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Filing 63
ENDORSED ORDER granting #62 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss. By September 29, 2025, Plaintiff will file a response to the Florida Agency for Persons With Disabilities' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 9/17/2025. (brh)
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Filing 62
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [ECF No. 1] by All Plaintiffs. (Redavid, Jordan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 61
Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:25-cv-519-JES-DNF. Magistrate Judge K. C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (AJS)
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Filing 60
ENDORSED ORDER granting #59 Defendant Kerri Stevens Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Kerri Stevens' response due on or before 10/17/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 9/10/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 59
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 COMPLAINT by Kerri Stevens. (Smith, Amanda) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified on 9/11/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
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Filing 58
NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Marie Smith on behalf of Kerri Stevens (Smith, Amanda)
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Filing 57
MOTION to Strike #52 Answer to Complaint as to Defendant, Guardian Assurance Services, Inc., only by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email Thread from 8/21/25 re Corporate Entity Needs to Have Counsel)(Redavid, Jordan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 56
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint [ECF No. 1] by The Agency for Persons With Disabilities. (Wilcox, Caitlin)
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Filing 55
ENDORSED ORDER granting #54 Defendants Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC and Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint, which is due on or before 10/8/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 54
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie. (Reitz, Jaime) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified text on 8/27/2025 (BD).
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Filing 53
NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 10/6/2025 at 10:15 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Case Management Report due by 9/30/2025. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record. (CGW)
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Filing 52
***STRICKEN PER ORDER #65*** ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Guardian Assurance Services, Inc., Teri St. Hilaire.(EGP) Modified on 9/22/2025 to indicate the Answer and Affirmative Defenses are STRICKEN as to the Guardian Assurance Services, Inc. (JVC)
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Filing 51
ENDORSED ORDER granting #50 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Premier Support Services, LLC must respond to the complaint on or before October 17, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/18/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 50
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Premium Support Services, LLC. (Jacobson, Kari) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 49
NOTICE of Appearance by Kari K. Jacobson on behalf of Premium Support Services, LLC (Jacobson, Kari)
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Filing 48
ENDORSED ORDER granting #46 Defendants Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC and Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint, which is due on or before 9/8/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/8/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 47
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Quinn Murphy on behalf of Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie (Murphy, Michael)
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Filing 46
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie. (Reitz, Jaime) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
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Filing 45
NOTICE of Appearance by Jaime Lynne Reitz on behalf of Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie (Reitz, Jaime)
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Filing 44
ENDORSED ORDER granting #43 unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities must file a responsive pleading on or before August 29, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/29/2025. (Dudek, Kyle)
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Filing 43
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File To Respond to #1 Plaintiff's Complaint by The Agency for Persons With Disabilities. (Wilcox, Caitlin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified docket text on 7/30/2025 (EVK).
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Filing 42
ORDER granting #37 Motion to Dismiss. Non-Party Jacquelline Priscila Garcia Lemus's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Proper Service (Doc. #37) is GRANTED. Non-Party Jacquelline Priscila Garcia Lemus (DL #: G622-045-**-***-*) is DISMISSED and officially released from any further obligation associated with this lawsuit. To be clear, however, the dismissal is WITHOUT PREJUDICE to Plaintiff Barbara McCafferty's ability to effect service of process on the correct "Jackie Lemus," who is alleged to to be an employee and/or agent of Defendant Kenzie Kare Group Home I & II, LLC. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to SEAL Jacquelline's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Proper Service (Doc. #37). Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 7/28/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 41
RESPONSE to Motion re #37 Motion to Dismiss and Order #40 filed by Barbara McCafferty. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email to Non-Party Lemus from 7/25/25)(Redavid, Jordan) Modified on 7/28/2025 to edit docket text (JDR).
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Filing 40
ORDER directing Plaintiff Barbara McCafferty to respond to #37 Motion to Dismiss. Response due by 5:00pm EST on 7/28/2025. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 7/25/2025. (JGM)
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Filing 39
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Caitlin E. Wilcox on behalf of The Agency for Persons With Disabilities. Lead Counsel: Caitlin Wilcox. (Wilcox, Caitlin)
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Filing 38
NOTICE of Appearance by Caitlin E. Wilcox on behalf of The Agency for Persons With Disabilities (Wilcox, Caitlin)
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Filing 37
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Proper Service by Jackie Lemus.(ABM) Modified event on 7/25/2025 (ABM).
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Filing 36
SUMMONS issued as to The Agency for Persons With Disabilities. (ELA)
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Filing 35
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 34
SUMMONS issued as to Beverly Brown, Lisemonde Cadet Midy, Shawana Cammock, Legena Clairzeau, Dolores Cuervo, Rosemanne Dareus, Kimone Dawins, Michel Elisua, Jacquelie Evariste Lemeus, Elie Gael, Guardian Assurance Services, Inc., Seidi Guerline, Kenzi Kare Group Home I & II, LLC, Jackie Lemus, Maqthide Mathide, Eeshawnna Matthews, Cassandra Elizabeth McKenzie, Ronnie McKenzie, Rupert McKenzie, Odienne Petit-Fort, Ruth Phildor, Lunese Pierre Joseph, Gladys Pierre-Joseph, Premium Support Services, LLC, Benite Sanon, Peter Smart, Teri St. Hilaire, Kerri Stevens, Cassandra Thompson, Mildred Woodson. (JOS)
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Filing 33
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 32
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 31
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 30
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 29
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 28
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 27
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 25
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 23
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 13
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 12
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 5
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 4
PROPOSED summons to be issued by Barbara McCafferty. (Redavid, Jordan)
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Filing 3
CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/17/2025. (CGW)
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Filing 2
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:25-cv-519-JES-KCD. (AA)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against barbara mccafferty with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23486931) filed by katherine shearl, barbara mccafferty. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Redavid, Jordan)
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