Penguin Random House LLC et al v. Gibson et al
Plaintiff: Sourcebooks LLC, Laurie Halse Anderson, The Authors Guild, Heidi Kellogg, Jodi Picoult, Judith Anne Hayes, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Penguin Random House LLC, Julia Alvarez, Angie Thomas and Simon & Schuster, LLC
Defendant: Pam Gould, Alicia Farrant, Grazie P Christie, Ben Gibson, Esther Byrd, Marylynn Magar, Kelly Garcia, Angie Gallo, Teresa Jacobs, Ryan Petty, Maria Salamanca, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Karen Castor Dentel, Melissa Byrd, Jamie Haynes, Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Carl Persis and Jessie Thompson
Case Number: 6:2024cv01573
Filed: August 29, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Carlos E Mendoza
Referring Judge: Robert M Norway
Nature of Suit: Constitutional - State Statute
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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October 25, 2024 Filing 74 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Jamie Haynes, Carl Persis, Jessie Thompson identifying Corporate Parent Volusia County School Board for Anita Burnette, Carl Persis, Jamie Haynes, Jessie Thompson, Ruben Colon.. (Thakrar, Sheena)
October 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #71 Motion for an Extension of Time for good cause shown. Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendants' motions to dismiss on or before December 20, 2024. No further extensions of this deadline will be granted absent a showing of diligence and extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/23/2024. (Norway, Robert)
October 22, 2024 Filing 72 NOTICE of Pendency of Other Actions by Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Jamie Haynes, Carl Persis, Jessie Thompson (Thakrar, Sheena) Modified on 10/23/2024 to edit docket text (JDR).
October 21, 2024 Filing 71 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants' Forthcoming Motions to Dismiss by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David) Modified text on 10/22/2024 (GL).
October 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ENDORSED ORDER striking #60 Case Management Report for failure to provide a proposed trial term and corresponding dates. Further, the parties are reminded that they may consent to the Magistrate Judge by completing form AO 85 to have the case expeditiously managed. The parties are directed to file an Amended Case Management Report on or before October 31, 2024. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/21/2024. (ALL)
October 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #68 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. All Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before November 15, 2024. Plaintiffs shall respond to any forthcoming motion(s) in accordance with Local Rule 3.01. Should Plaintiffs have good cause to extend their respective deadline(s), they shall file a properly supported motion at the appropriate time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/18/2024. (JBS)
October 17, 2024 Filing 68 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Motion to Dismiss by All Defendants. (O'Hickey, Bridget) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
October 16, 2024 Filing 67 NOTICE of Appearance by Howard S. Marks on behalf of Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Jamie Haynes, Carl Persis, Jessie Thompson (Marks, Howard)
October 16, 2024 Filing 66 NOTICE of Appearance by Sheena A. Thakrar on behalf of Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Jamie Haynes, Carl Persis, Jessie Thompson (Thakrar, Sheena)
October 14, 2024 Filing 65 PROOF of service by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas (Karp, David)
October 14, 2024 Filing 64 PROOF of service by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas (Karp, David)
October 14, 2024 Filing 63 PROOF of service by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas (Karp, David)
October 14, 2024 Filing 62 PROOF of service by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas (Karp, David)
October 14, 2024 Filing 61 PROOF of service by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas (Karp, David)
October 14, 2024 Filing 60 **STRICKEN PER ORDER 70** CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Karp, David) Modified text on 10/22/2024 (GL).
October 11, 2024 Filing 59 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Teresa Jacobs. Related case(s): No (Thakrar, Sheena) Modified on 10/15/2024 to edit text (ELA).
October 11, 2024 Filing 58 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Teresa Jacobs. (Thakrar, Sheena)
October 4, 2024 Filing 57 NOTICE of Appearance by Sheena A. Thakrar on behalf of Melissa Byrd, Karen Castor Dentel, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Angie Gallo, Pam Gould, Teresa Jacobs, Maria Salamanca (Thakrar, Sheena)
October 4, 2024 Filing 56 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Howard S. Marks on behalf of Melissa Byrd, Karen Castor Dentel, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Angie Gallo, Pam Gould, Teresa Jacobs, Maria Salamanca. Lead Counsel: Howard Marks. (Marks, Howard)
September 20, 2024 Filing 55 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/20/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Alicia Farrant. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 54 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/20/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Angie Gallo. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 53 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/19/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Melissa Byrd. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 52 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/19/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Karen Castor Dentel. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 51 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/19/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Vicki-Elaine Felder. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 50 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/19/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Pam Gould. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 49 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/19/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Maria Salamanca. (Karp, David)
September 20, 2024 Filing 48 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/19/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Teresa Jacobs. (Karp, David)
September 19, 2024 Filing 47 ENTERED IN ERROR (ABM).
September 19, 2024 Filing 46 ENTERED IN ERROR. (ABM)
September 19, 2024 Filing 45 SUMMONS issued as to Anita Burnette, Ruben Colon, Jamie Haynes, Carl Persis, Jessie Thompson. (GL)
September 18, 2024 Filing 44 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 18, 2024 Filing 43 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 18, 2024 Filing 42 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 18, 2024 Filing 41 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 18, 2024 Filing 40 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 16, 2024 Filing 39 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. Related case(s): No (Karp, David) Modified text on 9/19/2024 (ALL).
September 13, 2024 Filing 38 ***INCORRECT EVENT. COUNSEL TO REFILE AS "NOTICE OF A RELATED ACTION"***NOTICE by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas NOTICE OF PENDANCY OF OTHER ACTIONS (Karp, David) Modified on 9/16/2024 (LSS).
September 11, 2024 Filing 37 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Esther Byrd, Grazie P Christie, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Marylynn Magar, Ryan Petty. Related case(s): No (O'Hickey, Bridget)
September 11, 2024 Filing 36 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Esther Byrd, Grazie P Christie, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Marylynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (O'Hickey, Bridget)
September 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ENDORSED ORDER granting #32 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #33 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #34 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/9/2024. (MLS)
September 6, 2024 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for Kirstie Brenson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22492783 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Karp, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
September 6, 2024 Filing 33 Unopposed MOTION for Adam Diederich to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22492775 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Karp, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
September 6, 2024 Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION for Frederick J. Sperling to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-22492772 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Karp, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
September 6, 2024 Filing 31 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #12 Order by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Jodi Picoult, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 6, 2024 Filing 30 SUMMONS issued as to Karen Castor Dentel, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Angie Gallo, Pam Gould, Teresa Jacobs, Maria Salamanca. (RLK)
September 5, 2024 Filing 29 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/04/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Marylynn Magar. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 28 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/04/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Kelly Garcia. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 27 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/04/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Grazie P Christie. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 26 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/04/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Esther Byrd. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 25 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/04/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Ryan Petty. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 24 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/04/2024 by The Authors Guild, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Penguin Random House LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, Heidi Kellogg, Sourcebooks LLC, HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Green, Angie Thomas, Julia Alvarez, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Simon & Schuster, LLC as to Ben Gibson. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 23 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 22 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 21 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 20 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 19 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 18 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 17 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 16 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. (Karp, David)
September 5, 2024 Filing 15 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson. (Karp, David)
September 3, 2024 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Bridget O'Hickey on behalf of Esther Byrd, Grazie P Christie, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Marylynn Magar, Ryan Petty (O'Hickey, Bridget)
September 3, 2024 REFUND for duplicate payment. Receipt number AFLMDC-22462891 refunded in the amount of $ $405.00 paid to David Karp CF.. (NLC)
August 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: 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 Carlos E. Mendoza on 8/30/2024. (ALL)
August 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 8/30/2024. (ALL)
August 29, 2024 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Sourcebooks LLC identifying Corporate Parent Penguin Random House LLC for Sourcebooks LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by The Authors Guild. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Simon & Schuster, LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Macmillan Holdings, LLC for Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by HarperCollins Publishers LLC identifying Corporate Parent News Corporation, Other Affiliate T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. for HarperCollins Publishers LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Hachette Book Group, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Vivendi SA, Corporate Parent Hachette Livre USA, Inc., Corporate Parent Lagardere North America Inc., Corporate Parent Lagardere Media, Corporate Parent Lagardere SA for Hachette Book Group, Inc. (Karp, David) Modified on 8/29/2024 (AA).
August 29, 2024 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Penguin Random House LLC identifying Corporate Parent Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA for Penguin Random House LLC. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Frederick J. Sperling, Adam J. Diederich, Kirstie Brenson 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; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JOS)
August 29, 2024 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:24-cv-01573-CEM-RMN. (JOS)
August 29, 2024 Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Arnold Karp on behalf of Julia Alvarez, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Judith Anne Hayes, Heidi Kellogg, Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, Penguin Random House LLC, Jodi Picoult, Simon & Schuster, LLC, Sourcebooks LLC, The Authors Guild, Angie Thomas. Lead Counsel: Frederick J. Sperling. (Karp, David)
August 29, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-22462950) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - HB 1069, #2 Exhibit B - Template Form, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Karp, David)

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Plaintiff: Sourcebooks LLC
Represented By: Kirstie Brenson
Represented By: David Arnold Karp
Represented By: Adam J. Diederich
Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
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Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
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Plaintiff: Angie Thomas
Represented By: Kirstie Brenson
Represented By: David Arnold Karp
Represented By: Adam J. Diederich
Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
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Plaintiff: Simon & Schuster, LLC
Represented By: Kirstie Brenson
Represented By: David Arnold Karp
Represented By: Adam J. Diederich
Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
Represented By: Frederick J. Sperling
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Defendant: Pam Gould
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Alicia Farrant
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Grazie P Christie
Represented By: Bridget O'Hickey
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Defendant: Ben Gibson
Represented By: Bridget O'Hickey
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Defendant: Esther Byrd
Represented By: Bridget O'Hickey
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Defendant: Marylynn Magar
Represented By: Bridget O'Hickey
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Defendant: Kelly Garcia
Represented By: Bridget O'Hickey
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Defendant: Angie Gallo
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Teresa Jacobs
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Ryan Petty
Represented By: Bridget O'Hickey
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Defendant: Maria Salamanca
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Vicki-Elaine Felder
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Karen Castor Dentel
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Melissa Byrd
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Jamie Haynes
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Anita Burnette
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Ruben Colon
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Carl Persis
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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Defendant: Jessie Thompson
Represented By: Sheena A. Thakrar
Represented By: Howard S. Marks
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