Doe v. Rhoden et al
Plaintiff: Ana Doe
Defendant: Scotty Rhoden, Dustin Williams, Lieutenant Sharon Youmans, Officer John Smith 1-X and Officer Jane Smith 1-X
Case Number: 3:2025cv00804
Filed: July 16, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Samuel J Horovitz
Referring Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER denying without prejudice #60 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 1/8/2026. (JLW)
December 31, 2025 Filing 60 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Ana Doe. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint (clean), #2 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint (redlined), #3 Exhibit Def. Rhoden's Response to Pl.'s First Set of Interrogatories, #4 Exhibit Emails, #5 Exhibit Emails, #6 Proposed Summons Behrens, #7 Proposed Summons Boyette, #8 Proposed Summons Gordon, #9 Proposed Summons Hernandez, #10 Proposed Summons Higginbotham, #11 Proposed Summons Lassiter, #12 Proposed Summons Railey, #13 Proposed Summons Smith, #14 Proposed Summons Wilson)(Lester, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. Modified on 1/5/2026 to edit docket text (JDR).
December 22, 2025 Filing 59 NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel Lester on behalf of Ana Doe (Lester, Samuel)
December 17, 2025 Filing 58 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeptha Barbour I 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). (ARL)
December 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER denying #45 Defendant Rhoden's motion for reconsideration; denying without prejudice #47 Plaintiff's motion for protective order; denying #55 Defendant Williams's motion for reconsideration. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 12/17/2025. (JLW)
November 14, 2025 Filing 56 RESPONSE in Opposition re #55 MOTION for Reconsideration filed by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
October 31, 2025 Filing 55 MOTION for Reconsideration by Dustin Williams. (Rosenbloom, Leigh)
October 31, 2025 Filing 54 RESPONSE in Opposition re #47 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Scotty Rhoden. (Carson, Matthew)
October 27, 2025 Filing 53 RESPONSE in Opposition re #40 MOTION to Dismiss Count VII of the First Amended Complaint filed by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
October 24, 2025 Filing 52 RESPONSE in Opposition re #45 MOTION for Reconsideration re #28 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
October 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 51 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER AND REFERRAL TO MEDIATION: Amended Pleadings due by 1/30/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 1/30/2026. Notice regarding mediator and mediation date due by 6/30/2026. Discovery due by 6/30/2026. Dispositive motions due by 8/31/2026. Conduct mediation hearing by 9/30/2026. All other motions due by 12/28/2026. Pretrial statement due by 1/11/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/19/2027 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 B before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. Jury Trial set for trial term commencing on 2/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 B before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 10/22/2025. (JW)
October 21, 2025 Filing 50 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Carson, Matthew)
October 21, 2025 Filing 49 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sharon Youmans. (Carson, Matthew)
October 21, 2025 Filing 48 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Scotty Rhoden. (Carson, Matthew)
October 17, 2025 Filing 47 MOTION for Protective Order by Ana Doe. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
October 16, 2025 Filing 46 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Dustin Williams. (Rosenbloom, Leigh)
October 10, 2025 Filing 45 MOTION for Reconsideration re #28 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Scotty Rhoden. (Carson, Matthew)
October 10, 2025 Filing 44 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jeptha Fowlkes Barbour, I 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). (MSN)
October 9, 2025 Filing 43 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #40 MOTION to Dismiss Count VII of the First Amended Complaint by Dustin Williams. (Rosenbloom, Leigh)
October 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER denying without prejudice #38 Plaintiff's Motion for Limited Expedited Discovery for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 10/9/2025. (JLW)
October 6, 2025 Filing 41 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
October 6, 2025 Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss Count VII of the First Amended Complaint by Dustin Williams. (Rosenbloom, Leigh)
October 3, 2025 Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance and Lead Counsel by Leigh Farnell Rosenbloom on behalf of Dustin Williams. (Rosenbloom, Leigh) Modified on 10/6/2025 to edit docket text (ELA).
October 3, 2025 Filing 38 MOTION for Discovery Regarding Doe Defendants by Ana Doe. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
October 2, 2025 Filing 37 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
September 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Defendant Dustin Williams' Second Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint ("Motion"). Defendant Dustin Williams shall have up to and including October 6, 2025, to respond to Plaintiff's #20 Amended Complaint. The Motion represents that counsel for Plaintiff has not yet had an opportunity to indicate whether Plaintiff opposes the Motion. Upon consideration, the Court does not deem a response necessary. See Hot Wheels Lux, LLC v. Morris, No. 6:23-cv-394-PGB-DCI, 2024 WL 2273373, at *1 & n.1 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 10, 2024); see also Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. As previously directed 33, Defendant Dustin Williams shall ensure that any future motion, pleading, or other paper adheres to the typography requirements of Local Rule 1.08. Further noncompliant filings may be summarily denied or stricken. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/30/2025. (JLW)
September 29, 2025 Filing 35 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #20 Amended Complaint by Dustin Williams. (Zincone, Francesco) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
September 18, 2025 Filing 34 NOTICE TO COUNSEL John D.W. Partridge, Julia Doody, & M. Scott Campbell TO COMPLY with Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LSS)
September 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER granting #32 Defendant Dustin Williams' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Defendant Dustin Williams shall have up to and including September 29, 2025, to respond to Plaintiff's #20 Amended Complaint. In addition, Defendant Dustin Williams shall ensure any future motion, pleading, or other paper adheres to the typography requirements of Local Rule 1.08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/17/2025. (JLW)
September 16, 2025 Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #20 Amended Complaint by Dustin Williams. (Zincone, Francesco) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
September 15, 2025 Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Scotty Rhoden. (Carson, Matthew)
September 15, 2025 Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Francesco Antonio Zincone, III on behalf of Dustin Williams (Zincone, Francesco)
September 11, 2025 Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Sharon Youmans. (Carson, Matthew)
August 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #21 Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed Anonymously and to file Names Under Seal to the extent stated within this Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 8/28/2025. (JLW)
August 27, 2025 Filing 27 RETURN of service executed on 8-21-2025 by Ana Doe as to Sharon Youmans. (Godshall, Amy)
August 27, 2025 Filing 26 RETURN of service executed on 8-25-2025 by Ana Doe as to Dustin Williams. (Godshall, Amy)
August 27, 2025 Filing 25 RETURN of service executed on 8-25-2025 by Ana Doe as to Scotty Rhoden. (Godshall, Amy)
August 14, 2025 Filing 24 SUMMONS reissued as to Scotty Rhoden, Dustin Williams, Sharon Youmans. (ELA)
August 8, 2025 Filing 23 SEALED DOCUMENT Rule 3.03 Disclosure Statement by Ana Doe (Godshall, Amy).
August 8, 2025 Filing 22 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
August 7, 2025 Filing 21 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Proceed Anonymously and File Name Under Seal by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy)
August 7, 2025 Filing 20 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Ana Doe. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons)(Godshall, Amy)
July 30, 2025 Filing 19 RETURN of service executed on 7-29-2025 by Ana Doe as to Sharon Youmans. (Godshall, Amy)
July 30, 2025 Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on 7-29-2025 by Ana Doe as to Dustin Williams. (Godshall, Amy)
July 30, 2025 Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on 7-29-2025 by Ana Doe as to Scotty Rhoden. (Godshall, Amy) Modified on 7/31/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
July 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER: Upon review of the record, Plaintiff has not filed a disclosure statement as required by Local Rule 3.03. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to file a disclosure statement in accordance with Local Rule 3.03 by August 8, 2025. Pending a ruling on any forthcoming motion by Plaintiff to proceed anonymously, see Doc. 15 at 4, Plaintiff may redact her name and personal identifying information from the publicly filed disclosure statement. If Plaintiff does so, she must contemporaneously file an unredacted version of the disclosure statement under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 7/29/2025. (JLW)
July 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER striking #1 Complaint filed by Ana Doe. Plaintiff shall file a corrected complaint consistent with the directives of this Order on or before August 7, 2025. On or before August 7, 2025, Plaintiff shall also file her motion for leave to proceed anonymously. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 7/28/2025. (JPA)
July 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 Motions for Special Admission. If Julia Doody, Esq.; John D. W. Patridge, Esq.; Ming Lee Newcomb, Esq.; Michael Scott Campbell, Esq.; Sarah E. Decker, Esq.; and Sarah T. Gillman, Esq., have not already done so, they shall expeditiously register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 7/23/2025. (JLW)
July 22, 2025 Filing 13 MOTION for Sarah Gillman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23641381 for $150 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 22, 2025 Filing 12 MOTION for Sarah Decker to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23641380 for $150 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 22, 2025 Filing 11 MOTION for Michael Scott Campbell to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23641379 for $150 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 22, 2025 Filing 10 MOTION for Ming Lee Newcomb to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23641378 for $150 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 22, 2025 Filing 9 MOTION for John Partridge to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23641377 for $150 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 22, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION for Julia Doody to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23641376 for $150 by Ana Doe. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 22, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL John D. W. Partridge, M. Scott Campbell, Ming Lee Newcomb, Julia Doody Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB)
July 21, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Amy Godshall on behalf of Ana Doe. Lead Counsel: Amy Godshall. (Godshall, Amy)
July 21, 2025 Filing 5 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)
July 18, 2025 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Scotty Rhoden, Dustin Williams, Sharon Youmans. (AM)
July 18, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSELS 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). (AM)
July 17, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:25-cv-804-MMH-SJH. (AA)
July 16, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23616163) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Supplement Notice of Related Actions, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons)(Godshall, Amy)

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Plaintiff: Ana Doe
Represented By: Sarah E. Decker
Represented By: Ming Lee Newcomb
Represented By: Julia Doody
Represented By: Daniel B. Tilley
Represented By: Sarah Telo Gillman
Represented By: Amy Godshall
Represented By: Samuel Lester
Represented By: Michael Scott Campbell
Represented By: John Ditton Widseth Partridge
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Defendant: Scotty Rhoden
Represented By: Matthew Joseph Carson
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Defendant: Dustin Williams
Represented By: Jeptha Fowlkes Barbour, I
Represented By: Leigh Farnell Rosenbloom
Represented By: Francesco Antonio Zincone, III
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Defendant: Lieutenant Sharon Youmans
Represented By: Matthew Joseph Carson
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Defendant: Officer John Smith 1-X
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