Tate v. Fox News Network, LLC et al
| Kyle P Tate |
| Fox News Network, LLC and Fox Television Stations, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company doing business as WOFL Fox 35 Orlando |
| 6:2026cv01204 |
| May 29, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Daniel C Irick |
| Gregory A Presnell |
| Assault Libel & Slander |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 26 Tangible Item Received. One USB by Fox Television Stations, LLC re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint . Stored in the clerk's office (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (MSN) Modified on 7/14/2026 to edit docket text (MSN). |
| Filing 25 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. Lead counsel shall contact opposing Counsel, select a mediator, schedule mediation conference and file a Notice with the court within 30 days advising the court of the selected Mediator and scheduled mediation date. Failure to select a mediator will result in the court appointing one. (AKC) |
Filing 24
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 10/1/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 10/1/2026. Discovery due by 3/15/2027 Dispositive motions due by 4/30/2027 Pretrial statement due by 8/2/2027 All other motions due by 8/16/2027 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 11/4/2026 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 1/13/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/8/2027 at 01:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 A before Judge Gregory A. Presnell Jury Trial set for the trial term which commences on 10/4/2027 at 09:15 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 A before Judge Gregory A. Presnell. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/18/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 7/13/2026. (AKC)
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #22 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Conventionally File Audiovisual Exhibits. Defendant may file the USB flash drive containing the Fox 35 Orlando broadcast with the Clerk of Court. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 7/9/2026.(BTM)
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| Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Audiovisual Exhibits by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Shullman, Deanna) |
| Filing 21 DECLARATION of Minch Minchin re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Minchin, Minch) |
| Filing 20 DECLARATION of Melissa Medalie re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Shullman, Deanna) |
| Filing 19 DECLARATION of Katherine Moran Meeks re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Shullman, Deanna) |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Shullman, Deanna) |
| Filing 17 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Shullman, Deanna) |
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Filing 16
ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 1/2/2020. (TNP)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC. Related case(s): No (Shullman, Deanna) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Kyle P Tate. Related case(s): No (Tate, Kyle) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kyle P. Tate 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). (ABM) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC (Notice of Pendency of Other Actions) (Shullman, Deanna) Counsel notified to refile using correct event. Modified text on 6/12/2026 (ABM). |
| Filing 11 NOTICE by Kyle P Tate (Tate, Kyle) Counsel notified to refile using correct event. Modified text on 6/12/2026 (ABM). |
| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Kyle P Tate. (Tate, Kyle) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kyle P. Tate on behalf of Kyle P Tate. Lead Counsel: Kyle P. Tate. (Tate, Kyle) |
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Filing 8
INITIAL CASE ORDER for Plaintiff and Defendants. Disclosure Statement and Notice of Pendency from Plaintiff and Notice of Pendency from Defendants due within 14 days. (Defendants partially complied with Disclosure Statements at #3 and #4). Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 6/1/2026. (AKC)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lawrence Hossain Collins 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) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lawrence Hossain Collins 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). (LJC) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Gregory A. Presnell and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:26-cv-01204-GAP-DCI. (LJC) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Fox Television Stations, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Fox Television Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Foxcorp Holdings LLC, Corporate Parent Fox Corporation for Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Shullman, Deanna) Modified on 6/1/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Fox Television Stations, LLC, Corporate Parent Fox Television Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Foxcorp Holdings LLC, Corporate Parent Fox Corporation for Fox News Network, LLC; Corporate Parent Fox Television Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Foxcorp Holdings LLC, Corporate Parent Fox Corporation for Fox Television Stations, LLC. (Shullman, Deanna) Modified on 6/1/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Minch Minchin on behalf of Fox News Network, LLC, Fox Television Stations, LLC (Minchin, Minch) Modified on 6/1/2026 as to docket text(LJC). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Brevard County Circuit Court, case number 2026-CA-29010 filed in State Court on 05/01/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25031176 filed by Fox Television Stations, LLC, Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 State Court Docket Sheet 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Shullman, Deanna) |
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