Stokes v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
| Teala Stokes |
| Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. |
| 2:2026cv02029 |
| June 15, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Kevin R Huguelet |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1446 Notice of Removal-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Hillary Jacey Kaps, Ali Shehzar Iftikhar, and Michael Anthony Pipitone 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) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michael Anthony Pipitone of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ali Shehzar Iftikhar 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) |
| Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-02029-SPC-KRH. (LAW) |
| Filing 3 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #2 Complaint with Jury Demand by Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Filed in State Court on 4/16/2026.(LAW) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by Teala Stokes. Filed in State Court on 3/23/2026.(LAW) Modified text on 6/16/2026 (LAW). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Florida, case number 25-CA-005767 filed in State Court on 10/22/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25116210 filed by Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Civil Cover Sheet - Lee County 10.22.2025, #2 Exhibit 2 - Amended Complaint 2.20.2026, #3 Exhibit 3 - updated Response to Request for Admissions 5.27.2026, #4 Exhibit 4 - Pleadings Circuit, #5 State Court COMPLAINT Amended Complaint 3.23.2026, #6 State Court ANSWER 4.16.2026 246159437 Def's HL Answer to PL's Amended Complaint, #7 State Court Docket Sheet Lee County Docket as of 6.15.2026, #8 State Court Other Documents Pleadings Circuit, #9 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kaps, Hillary) Modified text on 6/16/2026 (LAW). |
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| Plaintiff: Teala Stokes | |
| Represented By: | Michael Anthony Pipitone |
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| Defendant: Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. | |
| Represented By: | Hillary Jacey Kaps |
| Represented By: | Ali Shehzar Iftikhar |
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