Vuppu v. National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. et al
| Rajasekhar Vuppu |
| National Youth Advocate Program, Inc., Michelle Fundora, Briana Lane, Kirsten Guirrese, Christine Cooler, Wolfson Children's Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville, Department of Children and Families, KC Tusher, Kelly Arnold, Dr. Kathleen Dully, Tender Care Medical Services, Inc, Terry Porter and St. Augustine PPEC |
| 3:2025cv00876 |
| August 1, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Laura Lothman Lambert |
| Jordan Emery Pratt |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal |
| Both |
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| Filing 42 OPPOSED MOTION for Leave to File a Limited Sur-Reply by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Limited Sur-Reply)(JDR) |
| Filing 41 REPLY to Response to Motion re #35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc.. (Gunneson, Christian) |
Filing 40
ENDORSED ORDER granting #39 Defendants' Motion for Leave to File a Reply in Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Defendants shall file a reply, not to exceed five pages, addressing statutory immunity, on or before January 21, 2026. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 1/14/2026. (ASN)
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| Filing 39 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (Gunneson, Christian) Modified on 1/13/2026 to edit docket text (MSN). |
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Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #37 Defendants' Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Opposition and Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Renewed Motion to Remand. Although the motion indicates plaintiff does not consent to the relief requested, id. at 4, and has not yet filed a response, plaintiff filed his Renewed Response to Defendants' Opposition and Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Renewed Motion to Remand, doc. 34, without first requesting leave. See Local Rule 3.01(e), Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (stating that "no party may reply without leave"). If plaintiff would like to file a reply in support of his motion to remand, doc. #32, he must first request leave to do so. The Clerk of Court is directed to remove doc. 34 from the official court record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 1/7/2026. (WC)
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| Filing 37 MOTION to Strike 34 Response to Defs Opposition and reply in Support of Plaintiff's Renewed Motion to Remand by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (Gunneson, Christian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. Modified on 1/7/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE to Motion re #35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (JDR) |
| Filing 35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (Gunneson, Christian) Modified on 12/30/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 34 ***STRICKEN per Order 38*** RESPONSE to #33 Response in Opposition to Motion and Reply in Support of #32 Renewed MOTION to Remand, filed by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (JVC) Modified text and removed pdf per Order 38 on 1/8/2026 (AM). |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #32 MOTION to Remand to filed by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc.. (Gunneson, Christian) |
| Filing 32 RENEWED MOTION to Remand and Memorandum of Law by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (JDR) |
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Filing 31
ORDER discharging #27 Order to show cause; Plaintiff is directed to file any motion to remand on or by December 18, 2025. See order for details. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 12/4/2025. (TAV)
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Filing 30
ORDER granting doc. #28 defendants' Motion for Enlargement of Time. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint, doc. #26, on or before December 29, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 12/3/2025. (WC) (Main Document 30 replaced on 12/3/2025) (MDC). Modified on 12/3/2025 to replace with corrected pdf (MDC).
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| Filing 29 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #27 Order to show cause, filed by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (JDR) |
| Filing 28 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (Doc. 26) by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (Gunneson, Christian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. Modified text on 12/3/2025 (MGB). |
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Filing 27
DISCHARGED per Order #31 ORDER to show cause within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order why this case should not be dismissed for Plaintiff's failure to file a joint Case Management Report as ordered and otherwise prosecute this action pursuant to Local Rule 3.10. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 12/1/2025. (TPL) Modified on 12/4/2025 to edit docket text (ELA).
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| Filing 26 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Rajasekhar Vuppu.(JDR) |
| Filing 25 Case Reassigned to Judge Jordan E. Pratt. New case number: 3:25-cv-876-JEP-LLL. Judge Wendy W. Berger no longer assigned to the case. (AET) |
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Filing 24
ORDER denying without prejudice doc. #18 Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and Memorandum in Support. On or before November 20, 2025, plaintiff is directed to file his amended complaint. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 10/21/2025. (WC)
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| Filing 23 MINUTE Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert: MOTION HEARING held on 10/21/2025 re #18 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (DIGITAL) (NK) |
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Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER: On October 3, 2025, the represented defendants filed a Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and Memorandum in Support, or in the Alternative, Motion for Extension of Time in which they request that the Court "treat Defendants' [previously filed] Response as a formal response to Plaintiff's Motion or, in the alternative, allow Defendants an additional ten... days to respond to Plaintiff's Motion." Doc. 21 at 6. The Court will consider Defendants' Amended Response to Order to Show Cause, doc. 16, as a response to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and Memorandum in Support, doc. 18. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 10/3/2025. (WC)
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| Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit NYAP's Amended Response to Order to Show Cause re 14 Order)(Gunneson, Christian) Modified on 10/3/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). |
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Filing 20
ORDER setting hearing on doc. #18 Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and Memorandum in Support. The parties are advised that the Court will hold a hearing on the motion on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 5D of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse. Plaintiff and lead counsel for the represented defendants shall appear. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/30/2025. (WC)
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Filing 19
ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to Use CM/ECF Electronic Filing. Doc. #17. The Clerk of Court is directed to add plaintiff's email address as specified in the motion to the docket. The Clerk is further directed to send notices of electronic filing to this email address. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/4/2025. (WC)
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| Filing 18 MOTION to Remand and Memorandum in Support by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(ELA) |
| Filing 17 MOTION for Permission to Use CM/ECF Electronic Filing by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (ELA) |
| Filing 16 Amended RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 14 Order filed by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Redacted, #2 Exhibit Redacted, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit)(Gunneson, Christian) Modified text on 8/20/2025 (MGB). |
| Filing 15 Redacted NOTICE of Removal by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. re 14 Order (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT Redacted, #2 State Court COMPLAINT Redacted, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents Redacted, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gunneson, Christian) Modified text on 8/20/2025 (MGB). |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER directing Defendants to, on or before Friday, August 22, 2025, file a redacted version of #1 Defendants' Notice of Removal and #13 Defendants' Response to Order to Show Cause. The Parties shall comply with the redaction requirements set forth in the Middle District of Florida's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/flmd-administrative-procedure-for-electronic-filing-08-01-2025.pdf, in all future filings and attachments. The Parties are again cautioned that the failure to comply with any Local Rule or Court Order may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/18/2025. (MMB)
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| Filing 13 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #11 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit)(Gunneson, Christian) Modified on 8/18/2025 to edit docket restriction due to minors' name - counsel notified to refile - per Chambers (ELA). |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Christian Gunneson on behalf of Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Kirsten Guirrese, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Christian M. Gunneson. (Gunneson, Christian) |
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Filing 11
ORDERED that on or before August 15, 2025, Defendants shall SHOW CAUSE as to why this case should not be remanded for ineffective removal and lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Further, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. #6) is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiff may renew his motion in the event the Court discharges its Order to Show Cause. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/7/2025. (CKS)
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Filing 10
ORDER denying doc. #7 Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to Use CM/ECF Electronic Filing. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 8/7/2025. (SS)
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| Filing 9 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). (CKS) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christian Gunneson 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). (LD) |
| Filing 7 MOTION for Permission to use CM/ECF Electronic Filing by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (ELA) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (Chambers notified) (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(ELA) |
| Filing 5 Notice to pro se plaintiff of rules with which he must comply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 8/5/2025. (SS) |
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Filing 4
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #3 Plaintiff's Motion to Remand. The Motion fails to comply with Local Rules 3.01(g) and 1.08(a)-(b), as amended by this Court's January 13, 2021 Standing Order. The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules became effective April 1, 2024, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. The undersigned's Standing Order is available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger. The parties are cautioned that the failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Plaintiff may refile a compliant motion within the timeline established by 28 U.S.C. 1447(c). Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/5/2025. (MMB)
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| Filing 3 MOTION to Remand and Memorandum of Law by Rajasekhar Vuppu. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(ELA) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:25-cv-876-WWB-LLL. (RPB) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23687082 filed by Christine Cooler, Michelle Fundora, Briana Lane, National Youth Advocate Program, Inc., Kirsten Guirrese. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court ANSWER Removal deadline occurred prior to Defendants' deadline to Answer Complaint, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gunneson, Christian) Modified on 8/4/2025 to edit docket restriction due to minors' name - counsel notified to refile - per Chambers (MDC). |
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