Rice-McGarity v. Buc-ee's, Ltd.
Plaintiff: Lisa Rice-McGarity
Defendant: Buc-ee's, Ltd.
Case Number: 2:2026cv01834
Filed: June 1, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Nicholas P Mizell
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: Americans with Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on July 8, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2026 Filing 23 ANSWER to court interrogatories by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Schertzer, Andrew)
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER granting #21 Defendant's second motion for extension of time. By August 10, 2026, Defendant must respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/8/2026. (RCD)
July 7, 2026 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #2 Complaint by Buc-ee's, Ltd.. (Jendrewski, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 10, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Buc-ee's, Ltd. Related case(s): No (Galbo, Robert) Modified text on 6/11/2026 (AW).
June 10, 2026 Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Schertzer, Andrew)
June 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ORDER. Local Rule 3.03 requires that each party file a disclosure statement using the standard form from the clerk or the court's website. However, in filing her disclosure, Plaintiff used an improper form. So, the paper is deemed stricken, and the clerk is DIRECTED to delete the PDF file (Doc. #16) from the CM/ECF docket. By June 17, 2026, Plaintiff must refile a disclosure statement using the proper form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/form/disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/10/2026. (RCD)
June 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #14 motion for special admission of attorney Jason Jendrewski. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/10/2026. (RCD)
June 9, 2026 Filing 16 ***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 18 TEXT ORDER*** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Schertzer, Andrew) Modified on 6/10/2026 (LSS).
June 9, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Lisa Rice-McGarity. Related case(s): No (Schertzer, Andrew)
June 9, 2026 Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Jason B. Jendrewski to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25084045 for $150 by Buc-ee's, Ltd.. (Galbo, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
June 9, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Andrew James Schertzer on behalf of Lisa Rice-McGarity. Lead Counsel: Andrew Schertzer. (Schertzer, Andrew)
June 9, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Buc-ee's, Ltd. identifying Other Affiliate Buc-ee's Management, LLC, Other Affiliate Buc-ee's Holdings, Inc. for Buc-ee's, Ltd. (Galbo, Robert) Modified text on 6/10/2026 (AW).
June 8, 2026 Filing 11 CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/8/2026. (WRW)
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ADA SCHEDULING ORDER - FAST TRACK Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/8/2026. (WRW)
June 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time. By July 10, 2026, Defendant must respond to the complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/5/2026. (RCD)
June 4, 2026 Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #2 Complaint by Buc-ee's, Ltd. (Galbo, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified text on 6/5/2026 (EGP).
June 3, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE by Buc-ee's, Ltd. re #1 Notice of Removal Notice of Filing State Court Docket (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Galbo, Robert)
June 3, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Robert Stephen Galbo on behalf of Buc-ee's, Ltd. Lead Counsel: Robert S. Galbo. (Galbo, Robert) Modified on 6/4/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
June 2, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Robert Stephen Galbo and Andrew James Schertzer 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). (LAW)
June 2, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Robert Stephen Galbo of Local Rule 1.06(b), which requires a legible copy of each paper docketed in the state court. File the complete state court record using the Notice (Other) event. The state court record must be attached as separate files. Refer to the Attorney Civil Case Opening Manual (www.flmd.uscourts.gov), for details on how to attach and describe the state court record (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
June 2, 2026 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-01834-SPC-NPM. (LAW)
June 2, 2026 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Buc-ee's, Ltd. filed by Lisa Rice-McGarity. Filed in State Court on 5/8/2026.(LAW)
June 1, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Florida, case number 11-2026-CA-001140-0001-01 filed in State Court on May 8, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25041998 filed by Buc-ee's, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 State Court COMPLAINT Ex. A)(Galbo, Robert) Modified text on 6/2/2026 (LAW).

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Plaintiff: Lisa Rice-McGarity
Represented By: Andrew James Schertzer
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Represented By: Jason B. Jendrewski
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