Bryant v. Florida Department of Corrections et al
| Kemani Bryant and Ashton Bryant |
| Florida Department of Corrections and Universal Protection Service, LLC |
| 3:2026cv00830 |
| April 9, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Patricia D Barksdale |
| Jordan Emery Pratt |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #12 Defendants' Motion for Stay Pending Arbitration. This case is stayed pending arbitration. On or before October 21, 2026, and every 180 days thereafter, Plaintiff shall file a report as to the status of the arbitration proceeding. Additionally, Plaintiff shall notify this Court within fourteen days of the final resolution of the arbitration proceeding. The Clerk is directed to administratively close this case. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 4/22/2026. (BL)
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| Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Pending Arbitration by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Panico, Sarah) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Erika Goodman on behalf of Kemani Bryant (Goodman, Erika) |
| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Florida Department of Corrections. (Keri, Brian) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance and Lead Counsel Designation by Brian C. Keri on behalf of Florida Department of Corrections (Keri, Brian) Modified on 4/17/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Panico, Sarah) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Sarah N. Panico on behalf of Universal Protection Service, LLC. Lead Counsel: Sarah N. Panico. (Panico, Sarah) |
| 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). (TPL) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brendan F. Sullivan 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) (AR) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Marie A. Mattox, Brendan F. Sullivan, Sarah N. Panico 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). (ABM) |
| Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Florida Department of Corrections, Universal Protection Service, LLC filed by Kemani Bryant. Filed in state court on 2/10/2026.(ABM) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-00830-JEP-PDB. (JOS) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Third Judicial Circuit Court for Columbia County, case number 26-CA-53 filed in State Court on 2/10/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24751963 filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Exhibit Consent to Remove, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Panico, Sarah) |
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