Thomas v. City of Titusville et al
Plaintiff: Bryan Thomas
Defendant: City of Titusville
Pretrial Services: Julie O'Kane
Case Number: 6:2025cv00843
Filed: May 14, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Carlos E Mendoza
Referring Judge: Robert M Norway
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ENDORSED ORDER STRIKING #24, #25, and #26 Notices. The Court has previously told Counsel that discovery should not be filed on the docket. See Dkt. 21. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 10/23/2025. (JBS)
October 22, 2025 Filing 26 **STRICKEN PER ORDER 27** NOTICE of Taking Deposition of Witness, Kathleen Brackens by Bryan Thomas (Templeton, Jonathan) Modified text on 10/22/2025 (BD). Modified text on 10/24/2025 (KME).
October 22, 2025 Filing 25 **STRICKEN PER ORDER 27** NOTICE of Taking Deposition of Witness, Joe Denaro by Bryan Thomas (Templeton, Jonathan) Modified text on 10/22/2025 (BD). Modified text on 10/24/2025 (KME).
October 22, 2025 Filing 24 **STRICKEN PER ORDER 27** NOTICE of Taking Deposition of Witness, Doug Larkin by Bryan Thomas (Templeton, Jonathan) Modified text on 10/22/2025 (BD). Modified text on 10/24/2025 (KME).
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ENDORSED ORDER dismissing this case without prejudice as to Defendant Scott Larese only for failure to comply with the Court's 22 Order to Show Cause. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Scott Larese as a Defendant in this case and amend the case style accordingly. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 10/2/2025. (MEH)
September 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER directing Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE within seven days from the date of this Order as to why the claims against Defendant Scott Larese should not be dismissed for failing to effectuate service and file proof of the same in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(l)-(m). Alternatively, Plaintiff may cure their failure by filing proof of service within seven days, thereby discharging the order to show cause. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 9/24/2025. (MEH)
July 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ENDORSED ORDER STRIKING #19 and #20 Notices. This district prohibits litigants from filing discovery material unless "ordered by the Court, if necessary to the presentation or defense of a motion, or if required by law or rule." Middle District Discovery (2021) at 3; see also Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(1) ("[D]isclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) or (2) and the following discovery requests and responses must not be filed until they are used in the proceeding or the court orders filing: depositions, interrogatories, requests for documents or tangible things or to permit entry onto land, and requests for admission."). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/3/2025. (JBS)
July 2, 2025 Filing 20 ***STRICKEN PER ORDER 21*** NOTICE by Bryan Thomas First set of RFP (Templeton, Jonathan) Modified on 7/3/2025 to strike as directed (RPB).
July 2, 2025 Filing 19 ***STRICKEN PER ORDER 21*** NOTICE by Bryan Thomas First set of Interrogatories (Templeton, Jonathan) Modified on 7/3/2025 to strike as directed (RPB).
June 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 7/10/2025, Joinder of Parties due by 7/10/2025, Discovery due by 7/31/2026, Dispositive motions due by 9/1/2026, Pretrial statement due by 1/11/2027, All other motions due by 1/11/2027, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 6/2/2026, Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 7/2/2026, Trial Status Conference set for 1/21/2027 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza, Jury Trial set for February 2027 trial term at 08:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. Conduct mediation hearing by 8/14/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 6/13/2025. (ALL)
June 3, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Bryan Thomas. Related case(s): Yes (Templeton, Jonathan) Modified on 6/3/2025 to edit the docket text (RPB).
June 3, 2025 Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of counsel by Jonathan Ryan Templeton on behalf of Bryan Thomas (Templeton, Jonathan)
May 30, 2025 Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bryan Thomas. (MLB) (E-portal)
May 30, 2025 Filing 14 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Vazquez, Ramon)
May 22, 2025 Filing 13 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by City of Titusville.(Vazquez, Ramon)
May 16, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by City of Titusville. Related case(s): Yes (Vazquez, Ramon)
May 16, 2025 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #7 Order by City of Titusville. (Vazquez, Ramon)
May 16, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ramon Vazquez on behalf of City of Titusville. Lead Counsel: Ramon Vazquez. (Vazquez, Ramon)
May 16, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE TO COUNSEL All counsel of record 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). (MLB)
May 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 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 5/16/2025. (ALL)
May 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 5/16/2025. (ALL)
May 16, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE of filing by City of Titusville (Vazquez, Ramon) Modified on 5/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
May 14, 2025 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jonathan Ryan Templeton, Ramon Vazquez of Local Rule 1.07(c), which requires lead counsel to file promptly a Notice of a Related Action identifying and describing any related action either pending or closed in the Middle District or elsewhere. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB)
May 14, 2025 Filing 4 SUPPLEMENT Civil Cover Sheet JS44 by City of Titusville. (Vazquez, Ramon)
May 14, 2025 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:25-cv-843-CEM-RMN. (RPB)
May 14, 2025 Filing 2 MEMORANDUM in support re #1 Notice of Removal filed by City of Titusville. (Vazquez, Ramon)
May 14, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Brevard County Circuit Court, case number 2025-CA-012287 filed in State Court on 5/14/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23356270 filed by City of Titusville. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit State Court File)(Vazquez, Ramon) Modified on 5/14/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).

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Represented By: Ramon Vazquez
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Represented By: Julie Hions O'Kane
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