Rice-McGarity v. Naples Zoo, Inc.
Plaintiff: Lisa Rice-McGarity
Defendant: Naples Zoo, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2026cv01884
Filed: June 5, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kyle C Dudek
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

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Date Filed Document Text
July 23, 2026 Filing 19 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (MSN)
July 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ADA SCHEDULING ORDER - FAST TRACK Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/23/2026. (WRW)
July 23, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE canceling Rule 16(b) Conference scheduled for 8/20/2026 (per chambers). (WRW)
July 7, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 8/20/2026 at 10:15 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. A case management report to be filed by 8/13/2026. https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659459936?pwd=am0VXpMMHMFw3DIhai8deX0Jr970kj.1; Meeting ID: 165 945 9936; Passcode: 688704(WRW)
July 1, 2026 Filing 15 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint , #9 First MOTION to Dismiss Lack of Standing filed by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Schertzer, Andrew)
June 17, 2026 Filing 14 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Naples Zoo, Inc.. (Maukonen, Chelsea)
June 16, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Andrew James Schertzer of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
June 16, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Schertzer, Andrew)
June 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g) #9 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Any future conferrals must comply with the Civil Action Order, which states that for purposes of Local Rule 3.01(g), "the term 'confer' requires a substantive conversation in person, by telephone, or via videoconference. It does not envision an exchange of ultimatums by email or letter." (Doc. #10 at 4-5.) Future motions must also comply with the typography requirements of Local Rule 1.08. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/16/2026. (BLW)
June 16, 2026 Filing 10 CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/16/2026. (WRW)
June 11, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss Lack of Standing by Naples Zoo, Inc.. (Maukonen, Chelsea) Modified on 6/12/2026 to edit docket text (ELA).
June 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 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. 7) 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 9, 2026 Filing 7 STRICKEN AND REMOVED PER 8 ORDER. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Schertzer, Andrew) Modified docket text on 6/10/2026 (JOS).
June 9, 2026 Filing 6 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 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Andrew James Schertzer on behalf of Lisa Rice-McGarity. Lead Counsel: Andrew Schertzer. (Schertzer, Andrew)
June 8, 2026 Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-01884-KCD-NPM. (AET)
June 8, 2026 Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Naples Zoo, Inc. filed by Lisa Rice-McGarity. (Filed in State Court on 04/30/2026)(AET)
June 5, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Chelsea Maukonen on behalf of Naples Zoo, Inc. (Maukonen, Chelsea)
June 5, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court 20th Judicial - Collier County, Florida, case number 2026-CA-001067 filed in State Court on 04/30/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25068002 filed by Naples Zoo, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT TAB A - Plaintiff State Court Complaint, #2 State Court Other Documents TAB B - State Court Pleadings, #3 State Court Docket Sheet State Court Docket Sheet, #4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet JS44)(Maukonen, Chelsea)

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Plaintiff: Lisa Rice-McGarity
Represented By: Andrew James Schertzer
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Defendant: Naples Zoo, Inc.
Represented By: Patrick M. Boland
Represented By: Chelsea Maukonen
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