Roberts v. Penguin Random House, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Sky Roberts
Defendant: Penguin Random House, LLC and Amy Wallace
Case Number: 5:2026cv00496
Filed: July 9, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Philip R Lammens
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 23, 2026 Filing 9 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/20/2026 by Sky Roberts as to Amy Wallace. (Alderman, Jason)
July 23, 2026 Filing 8 WAIVER of service returned executed on 07/20/2026 by Sky Roberts as to Penguin Random House, LLC. (Alderman, Jason)
July 23, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sky Roberts. (Alderman, Jason)
July 23, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action or other actions per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sky Roberts. Related case(s): No (Alderman, Jason)
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ENDORSED ORDER to strike re: #4 Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1 filed by Sky Roberts. Plaintiff is directed to file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the form provided in Local Rule 3.03 within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. Failure to timely comply with this Order will result in a dismissal without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/22/2026. (KM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 4 ***STRICKEN per Order 5***DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sky Roberts. (Alderman, Jason) Modified on 7/22/2026 (AW).
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/9/2026. (KM)
July 9, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5-:26-cv-00496-PB-PRL. (ADR)
July 9, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Defamation against Penguin Random House, LLC and Amy Wallace with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25226780) Filed by Sky Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Alderman, Jason) Modified text on 7/9/2026 (ADR).

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Plaintiff: Sky Roberts
Represented By: Daniel Foodman
Represented By: Jason R. Alderman
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