The Williams Family et al v. Kids First of Florida
Plaintiff: The Williams Family, Taniyah Crutch-Williams, Rodney Williams, Jr., Rodney Williams, Sr., Tayvon Williams, Charlotte Williams, Rodney Williams, III, TW and RW
Defendant: Kids First of Florida and Kids First of Florida, Inc.
Case Number: 3:2022cv01099
Filed: October 11, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Referring Judge: Laura Lothman Lambert
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1343 Violation of Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part #30 Plaintiffs' Motion for Further Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Strike. Plaintiffs shall file a response to Defendant's Motion to Strike, #22, on or before December 23, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 12/6/2022. (KAS)
December 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 MOTION to Strike #10 Amended Complaint filed by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Porr, Walter)
December 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 MOTION to Strike #10 Amended Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Gievers, Karen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert.
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ENDORSED ORDER granting #28 Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Strike and Its Incorporated Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs shall have up to and including December 5, 2022 to file a response to the Defendant's Motion to Strike, doc. 22, and December 13, 2022 to file a response to Defendant Kids First of Florida, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss, doc. 24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 11/21/2022. (MDC)
November 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 MOTION to Strike and #24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by The Williams Family. (Gievers, Karen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Modified on 11/21/2022, to edit text) (BGR).
November 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by The Williams Family. (Gievers, Karen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Modified on 11/21/2022, DUPLICATE ENTRY see #28 Motion.) (BGR).
November 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition re #25 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Porr, Walter)
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION to Remand to State Court by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit dkt 9 proof of service)(Gievers, Karen)
November 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint for Access to Records and for Damages, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, #3 Exhibit C - Stipulation to Entry of Agreed Order)(Porr, Walter) Modified on 11/14/2022 Counsel notified to redact personal identifiers re minor names and dob's. (AET). (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/16/2022: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint for Access to Records and for Damages, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Motion to Compel, #3 Exhibit C - Stipulation to Entry of Agreed Order) Exhibit A and B PDF's removed and replaced with personal identifiers redacted (AET).
November 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ENDORSED ORDER granting #21 Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Its Motion to Dismiss in Excess of 25 Pages. Defendant is permitted to file a thirty (30) page motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 11/7/2022. (JW)
November 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to Strike #10 Amended Complaint by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Porr, Walter) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. Modified on 11/8/2022 to create docket entry relationship (AET).
November 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to File its Motion to Dismiss in Excess of 25 Pages by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Porr, Walter) Modified on 11/7/2022 to edit text (AET).
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #18 Order to show cause filed by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint)(Porr, Walter)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by The Williams Family. (Gievers, Karen)
October 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER directing Defendant Kids First of Florida, Inc. to show cause why this case should not be remanded. Show Cause Response due by 11/8/2022. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 10/25/2022. (JW)
October 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE to counsel Aaron Rapier Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AET)
October 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER Granting in Part #8 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall file its responsive pleading on or before November 8, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 10/21/2022. (KAS)
October 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Karen A. Gievers on behalf of The Williams Family. Lead Counsel: Karen Gievers. (Gievers, Karen)
October 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by The Williams Family. Related case(s): Yes (Gievers, Karen)
October 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RESPONSE to Motion re #8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 Notice (Other) Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Taniyah Crutch-Williams, TW, The Williams Family, Charlotte Williams, Rodney Williams, Jr, Rodney Williams, Sr. (Brown, Octavia)
October 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Kids First of Florida, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Porr, Walter)
October 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Kids First of Florida, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Kids First of Florida, Inc. for Kids First of Florida, Inc.. (Porr, Walter)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Kids First of Florida, Inc. with Jury Demand, filed by TW, Taniyah Crutch-Williams, Charlotte Williams, The Williams Family, RW, Rodney Williams, Jr, Rodney Williams, Sr. (Filed in State Court on 10/04/2022) (AET)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER taking #8 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint under advisement. Plaintiffs shall file a response to defendant's motion, #8, on or before October 20, 2022, indicating their position and providing any supporting legal authority. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 10/17/2022. (KAS)
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 Notice (Other) Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Kids First of Florida. (Porr, Walter) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert.
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by Kids First of Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint)(Porr, Walter)
October 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JW)
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua B. Walker on behalf of Kids First of Florida (Walker, Joshua)
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE by Kids First of Florida re 1 Notice of Removal, (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Porr, Walter)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:22-cv-1099-MMH-LLL. (SJB)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua B. Walker on behalf of Kids First of Florida (Walker, Joshua) Modified on 10/12/2022 pdf removed due to identification of a minor child. Counsel to refile redacted document (LRB).
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Duval, case number 2022-CA-003522 filed in State Court on 06/20/2022. Filing fee $402, receipt number AFLMDC-20077148 filed by Kids First of Florida. (Attachments: # 1 State Court Docket Sheet, # 2 State Court Other Documents, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Porr, Walter) Modified on 10/12/2022 all pdfs removed due to identification of a minor child. Counsel to refile redacted documents (LRB).

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Plaintiff: The Williams Family
Represented By: Karen A. Gievers
Represented By: Aaron Rapier
Represented By: Octavia Brown
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Plaintiff: Taniyah Crutch-Williams
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Plaintiff: Rodney Williams, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Tayvon Williams
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Plaintiff: Charlotte Williams
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Plaintiff: Rodney Williams, III
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Plaintiff: TW
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Defendant: Kids First of Florida
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