Putman v. Somerset Academy, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Zahira Putman
Defendant: Somerset Academy, Inc. doing business as Somerset Academy Eagle Campus and Academica Corporation
Case Number: 3:2026cv01430
Filed: May 29, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Samuel J Horovitz
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Zahira Putman. (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
July 20, 2026 Filing 7 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Academica Corporation, Somerset Academy, Inc. with Jury Demand. filed by Zahira Putman. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by Zahira Putman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(JVC) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/21/2026: #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons) (JVC)
July 20, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of change of address filed by Zahira Putman. (JVC)
June 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER taking under advisement #2 Plaintiff's Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) ("Application"). On or before July 20, 2026, Plaintiff shall either pay the requisite $405.00 filing fee or, if appropriate, file an amended and completed AO 239 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form). On or before July 20, 2026, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint in compliance with this Order and all applicable rules and law. Plaintiff's failure to comply with the directives in this Order may result in a recommendation that the Application be denied and that this action be dismissed without prejudice. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 6/29/2026. (NCT)
June 3, 2026 Filing 4 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)
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). 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. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/3/2026. (CKS)
May 29, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Zahira Putman. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz.
May 29, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Academica Corporation, Somerset Academy, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by Zahira Putman. (2 Service copies provided) (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-G, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons)(ELA)

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