Ghareeb v. Bethune-Cookman University Inc.
Plaintiff: SAMEH GHAREEB
Defendant: Bethune-Cookman University Inc.
Pretrial Services: Scott Kallen
Case Number: 6:2025cv02190
Filed: November 15, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: John Antoon
Referring Judge: Robert M Norway
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 451 Employment Discrimination
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on October 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before Scott Callen.(Gonzalez, Alberto)
March 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #23 Motion to Accept Response to Motion to Dismiss as Timely Filed. Plaintiff's #24 Response is accepted as timely filed. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 3/26/2026. (EK)
March 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER that no later than April 1, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a notice of mediation. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 3/25/2026. (EK)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Sameh Ghareeb. (Gonzalez, Alberto)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply , MOTION for Leave to File Response to Motion to Dismiss by Sameh Ghareeb. (Gonzalez, Alberto)
March 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE TO COUNSEL R. Scott Kallen of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CTR)
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER. Discovery due by 1/29/2027. Pretrial statement due by 6/22/2027. Jury trial set for the trial term that begins 8/2/2027 in Orlando Courtroom 6 B before Judge John Antoon II. Conduct mediation hearing by 9/25/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. See Order for other deadlines. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 3/3/2026. (EK)
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Gonzalez, Alberto)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Bethune-Cookman University Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Amended Charge of Discrimination)(Manapat-Nguyen, Charlotte) Modified on 2/24/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB).
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Bethune-Cookman University Inc. answer or response due 2/23/2026. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 2/9/2026. (EK)
February 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Bethune-Cookman University Inc. (Manapat-Nguyen, Charlotte) Modified on 2/9/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bethune-Cookman University Inc.. (Manapat-Nguyen, Charlotte)
January 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Bethune-Cookman University Inc. answer or response due 2/9/2026. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/22/2026. (EK)
January 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER that no later than January 28, 2026, Defendant shall file an amended disclosure statement. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 1/22/2026. (EK)
January 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Bethune-Cookman University Inc.. (Manapat-Nguyen, Charlotte)
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Charlotte Manapat-Nguyen on behalf of Bethune-Cookman University Inc. (Manapat-Nguyen, Charlotte)
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bethune-Cookman University Inc. (Rubenstein, Brian) Modified text on 1/21/2026 (AW).
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation and Appearance by Brian David Rubenstein on behalf of Bethune-Cookman University Inc. (Rubenstein, Brian)
January 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 1/2/2026 by Sameh Ghareeb as to Bethune-Cookman University Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service)(Imler, Jason)
November 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to Bethune-Cookman University Inc. (LAW)
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jason William Imler on behalf of SAMEH GHAREEB. Lead Counsel: Jason W. Imler. (Imler, Jason)
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alberto Estuardo Gonzalez, Jason William Imler 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). (LJC)
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sameh Ghareeb. (Imler, Jason) Modified on 11/17/2025 as to docket text (LJC).
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Sameh Ghareeb. Related case(s): Yes (Imler, Jason) Modified on 11/17/2025 as to docket text(LJC).
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 INITIAL CASE ORDER - 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. Counsel have 7 days from the date of this order to file their disclosure statement (if not already filed) and to notify the court of a related action (not required if there are no related actions). Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 11/17/2025. (KLD)
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John Antoon II and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:25-cv-02190-JA-RMN. (JOS)
November 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Bethune-Cookman University Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24120067) filed by Sameh Ghareeb. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Imler, Jason) Modified text on 11/19/2025 (LAW).

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Plaintiff: SAMEH GHAREEB
Represented By: Alberto Estuardo Gonzalez
Represented By: Jason William Imler
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Defendant: Bethune-Cookman University Inc.
Represented By: Charlotte Manapat-Nguyen
Represented By: Brian David Rubenstein
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Pretrial services: Scott Kallen
Represented By: R. Scott Kallen
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