Fields v. United Network for Organ Sharing et al
Plaintiff: Cortez Fields
Defendant: United Network for Organ Sharing and Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. doing business as Adventhealth Orlando
Case Number: 6:2024cv01434
Filed: August 2, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Daniel C Irick
Referring Judge: Julie S Sneed
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
September 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to United Network for Organ Sharing. Defendant has failed to comply with the Court's Order #8. Defendant United Network for Organ Sharing shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions without further notice. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 9/30/2024. (GNB)
September 27, 2024 Filing 42 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., United Network for Organ Sharing with Jury Demand. filed by Cortez Fields.(Laiolo, George) Modified on 9/30/2024 ass to docket text(ARL).
September 18, 2024 Filing 41 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.. (Gatto, Jon)
September 18, 2024 Filing 40 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Gatto, Jon)
September 18, 2024 Filing 39 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jon Taylor Gatto on behalf of Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Jon T. Gatto. (Gatto, Jon)
September 18, 2024 Filing 38 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Austin Eason and Jon Gatto 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). (ARL)
September 17, 2024 Filing 37 NOTICE of Appearance by Jon Taylor Gatto on behalf of Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. (Gatto, Jon)
September 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #35 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. The Motion fails to contain a memorandum of law establishing that service upon "Tim Jones as Manager" at the address of the registered agent is service upon the corporation under applicable law. See Doc. 13-1; Local Rule 3.01(a). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 9/16/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
September 16, 2024 Filing 35 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. dba Tampa General Hospital by Cortez Fields. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit A. Novick Aff. ISO Motion for Default Against FHSC dba Tampa General Hosp 9.16.2024, #2 Exhibit Ex. A to A. Novick Aff. - Sunbiz for Tampa General Hospital)(Novick, Angelica) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
September 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ENDORSED ORDER granting #28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Daniel M. Blouin and Thomas G. Weber are granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 9/16/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
September 13, 2024 Filing 33 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Matthew Lawrence Venezia on behalf of Cortez Fields. Lead Counsel: Matthew L. Venezia. (Venezia, Matthew)
September 13, 2024 Filing 32 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Marilyn G. Moran on behalf of United Network for Organ Sharing. Lead Counsel: Daniel M. Blouin. (Moran, Marilyn)
September 13, 2024 Filing 31 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Thomas G. Weber, Marilyn G. Moran, Daniel Michael Blouin, Matthew Lawrence Venezia, Natalia Salas, Angelica L. Novick, and George Laiolo 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). (GL)
September 12, 2024 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22512999 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Thomas G. Weber. (Moran, Marilyn)
September 12, 2024 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22512986 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Daniel M. Blouin. (Moran, Marilyn)
September 11, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Daniel Michael Blouin, Thomas G. Weber Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JK)
September 10, 2024 Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Thomas G. Weber to appear pro hac vice by United Network for Organ Sharing. (Moran, Marilyn) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
September 10, 2024 Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Daniel M. Blouin to appear pro hac vice by United Network for Organ Sharing. (Moran, Marilyn) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
September 10, 2024 Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Supporting Memorandum of Law by United Network for Organ Sharing. (Moran, Marilyn) Modified text and to reflect counsel notified exhibits should be separately attached to main filing on 9/11/2024 (JK).
September 10, 2024 Filing 26 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by John Michael Brennan on behalf of Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.. Lead Counsel: John M. Brennan. (Brennan, John)
September 9, 2024 Filing 25 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. Related case(s): Yes (Brennan, John) Modified text on 9/9/2024 (MGB).
September 6, 2024 Filing 24 **COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE USING CORRECT EVENT *** NOTICE by Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. (Brennan, John) Modified on 9/9/2024 as to docket text (ARL).
September 6, 2024 Filing 23 MOTION for Hearing re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare (Brennan, John) Modified on 9/9/2024 as to docket text and event type (ARL).
September 6, 2024 Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Schedule of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9)(Brennan, John)
September 6, 2024 Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate AdventHealth Orlando for Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation; Corporate Parent Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation d/b/a AdventHealth for Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. (Brennan, John) Modified text on 9/9/2024 (MGB).
September 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ENDORSED ORDER discharging #14 Order to show cause. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 9/3/2024. (GNB)
August 30, 2024 Filing 19 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Cortez Fields. Related case(s): No (Salas, Natalia)
August 30, 2024 Filing 18 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #14 Order to show cause filed by Cortez Fields. (Salas, Natalia)
August 29, 2024 Filing 17 PROOF of service by Cortez Fields (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - ROS -Adventist Health System-Sunbelt, Inc. - served 8.20.2024)(Salas, Natalia)
August 29, 2024 Filing 16 PROOF of service by Cortez Fields (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- ROS - Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corp. dba AdventHealth - served 8.20.2024)(Salas, Natalia)
August 29, 2024 Filing 15 PROOF of service by Cortez Fields (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - ROS - UNOS served 8.20.24)(Salas, Natalia)
August 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Cortez Fields. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order #8. Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 8/28/2024. (GNB)
August 22, 2024 Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on 8/16/2024 by Cortez Fields as to Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - ROS - FHSC dba Tampa General - served 8.16.2024)(Novick, Angelica) Modified text on 8/26/2024 (LNR).
August 20, 2024 Filing 12 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Cortez Fields. (Novick, Angelica)
August 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. George B. A. Laiolo and Matthew L. Venezia are granted special admission to practice in the Middle District for purposes of this action pursuant to Local Rule 2.01(c), provided counsel shall register for and use the electronic filing system as adopted by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 8/19/2024. (Irick, Daniel)
August 14, 2024 Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Matthew L. Venezia to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22408740 for $150 by Cortez Fields. (Salas, Natalia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
August 14, 2024 Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for George B.A. Laiolo to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22408704 for $150 by Cortez Fields. (Salas, Natalia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
August 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 8/6/2024. (GNB) (GNB).
August 6, 2024 Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Angelica L. Novick and Matthew L. Venezia of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (GL)
August 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
August 5, 2024 Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc., United Network for Organ Sharing. (GL)
August 5, 2024 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Matthew L. Venezia and George Laiolo 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). (GL)
August 5, 2024 Filing 3 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL 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). (GL)
August 5, 2024 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Julie S. Sneed and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:24-cv-1434-JSS-DCI. (RPB)
August 2, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc., United Network for Organ Sharing with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-22368901) filed by Cortez Fields. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons United Network for Organ Sharing, #3 Proposed Summons Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc., d/b/a Tampa General Hospital, #4 Proposed Summons Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation, d/b/a AdventHealth, #5 Proposed Summons Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.)(Salas, Natalia)

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Plaintiff: Cortez Fields
Represented By: Natalia Salas
Represented By: George Laiolo
Represented By: Angelica L. Novick
Represented By: Matthew Lawrence Venezia
Represented By: Matthew Lawrence Venezia
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Defendant: United Network for Organ Sharing
Represented By: Thomas G. Weber
Represented By: Marilyn G. Moran
Represented By: Daniel Michael Blouin
Represented By: Daniel Michael Blouin
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Defendant: Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. doing business as Adventhealth Orlando
Represented By: John Michael Brennan
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