Lincoln Memorial Academy et al v. School District of Manatee County, Florida et al
Plaintiff: Katrina Ross, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Melvia Scott, Angella Enrisma and Jauana Phillips
Defendant: City of Palmetto, Florida, School District of Manatee County, Florida, State of Florida, Department of Education and School District of Manatee County
Case Number: 8:2020cv00309
Filed: February 11, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Charlene Edwards Honeywell
Referring Judge: Amanda Arnold Sansone
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
February 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 180 CORRECTED MOTION for Sanctions for Violations of Rule 4-4.2 of the Florida Bar Rules of Professional Conduct by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Omar Edwards, #2 Exhibit B - Email re Improper Contact, #3 Exhibit C - Ltr to Attorney Jackson)(Jackson, Erin) Modified event and text on 2/19/2021 (MCB).
February 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 179 ENDORSED ORDER granting #177 Motion for Leave to File Corrected Motion for Sanctions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 2/17/2021. (BEE)
February 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 178 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant School District of Manatee County (EXPEDITED MOTION) by Lincoln Memorial Academy. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Lincoln Memorial Academy C.E.O. Ed Hundley, #2 Exhibit Public Interest and Community Petition For Reinstatement of LMA Charter)(Ford, Roderick)
February 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 177 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Motion for Sanctions for Violations of Rule 4-4.2 to remedy typographical errors by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin) Modified event and text on 2/16/2021 (MCB).
February 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 176 RESPONSE in Opposition re #164 MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1927; Rule 11 of Fed. R. Civ. P.; and the Civil Rights Act of 1866 filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Memorandum from Defense Counsel Erin Jackson (01-26-2021), #2 Exhibit B Omar Edwards Affidavit and Materials, #3 Exhibit C Memorandum from Plaintiffs' Counsel Roderick Ford (01-28-2021), #4 Exhibit D Case Law, #5 Exhibit E Case Law, #6 Exhibit F Pre-2006 Rule 4-4.2 of Fla. Bar Rule, #7 Exhibit G Post-2006 Rule 4-4.2 of Fla. Bar Rule)(Ford, Roderick)
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 175 NOTICE of a related action Pending/ Open U.S. DOJ Criminal Investigation Involving the Parties: Lincoln Memorial Academy, Eddie C. Hundley, and the School District of Manatee County, et al per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. Related case(s): Yes (Ford, Roderick)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 174 RESPONSE in Opposition re #159 MOTION for Leave to File filed by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Johnson, Charles)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 173 AMENDED document by State of Florida, Department of Education. Amendment to #170 Response in Opposition to Motion #159 for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint. (Newhall, Timothy)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 172 RESPONSE in Opposition re #159 MOTION for Leave to File filed by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Johnson, Charles)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 171 RESPONSE in Opposition re #159 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint filed by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 170 RESPONSE in Opposition re #159 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Complete Discovery filed by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Newhall, Timothy)
February 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 169 NOTICE by Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF INTENT to Not File Motion to Take Witness Affidavits of Omar Edwards and James Hird (Ford, Roderick)
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 168 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 167 NOTICE of Change in Local Rules. (BGS)
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 166 ORDER referring Motion for Report and Recommendation: #164 Defendant's, the School Board of Manatee County, Florida, Motion for Sanctions for Violations of Rule 4-4.2 of the Florida Bar Rules of Professional Conduct. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 2/2/2021. (BGS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 165 NOTICE by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott re #164 MOTION for Sanctions , #163 MOTION to Compel Compliance with Court Discovery Orders NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE OBJECTIONS AND RESPONSES TO MOTIONS W/IN 14 DAYS (PROTECTIVE ORDER & ADDITIONAL RELIEF) (Ford, Roderick)
January 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 164 MOTION for Sanctions by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Omar Edwards, #2 Exhibit B - Email re Improper Contact, #3 Exhibit C - Ltr to Attorney Jackson)(Jackson, Erin) Modified on 2/19/2021 (CTR). (Terminated per chambers)
January 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 163 MOTION to Compel Compliance with Court Discovery Orders by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 11.7.20 Ltr to Rod Ford, #2 Exhibit B - 12.17.20 Dawson Deposition, #3 Exhibit C - Dawson Deposition Exhibit 4, #4 Exhibit D - 12.18.20 Email, #5 Exhibit E - 12.28.20 Email re List of Devices, #6 Exhibit F - 12.29.20 Email, #7 Exhibit G - 12.18.20 Email, #8 Exhibit H - 1.28.21 Email re Devices, #9 Exhibit I - 1.28.21 Email re Turnover of Board Minutes)(Jackson, Erin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
January 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 162 NOTICE of compliance re #159 MOTION for Leave to File THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Conferral Notice Pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g))(Ford, Roderick)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 161 MEDIATION report Hearing held on January 19, 2021. Hearing outcome: Impasse.. (Griffin, Christopher)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 160 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave for Plaintiffs to File Response Brief in Excess of Twenty Pages #155 is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 1/26/2021. (GLP)
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 159 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rules 15 and 56 of the Fed. R. Civ. P. by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Proposed Third Amended Complant, #2 Exhibit B Memorandum of Law Outline of Thirteenth Amendment, #3 Exhibit C Case Law (U.S. v. Rhodes), #4 Exhibit D Case Law (U.S. v. Morris), #5 Exhibit E Case Law (Slaughterhouse Cases), #6 Exhibit F Case Law (Civil Rights Cases), #7 Exhibit G Law Treatise)(Ford, Roderick) Modified event and text on 1/25/2021 (MCB).
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 158 RESPONSE in Opposition re #145 MOTION for Recusal of U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMANDA A. SANSONE Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 455(a) and Canons 1, 2 and 3 of the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges filed by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Johnson, Charles)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 157 RESPONSE in Opposition re #145 MOTION for Recusal of U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMANDA A. SANSONE Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 455(a) and Canons 1, 2 and 3 of the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges filed by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 156 NOTICE of filing of intent to correct and clarify Second Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule15(a)(2) by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott (Ford, Roderick) Modified text on 1/22/2021 (MCB).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 155 MOTION for Leave to File response brief in excess of 20 pages by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Modified text on 1/20/2021 (MCB).
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 154 RESPONSE in Opposition re #141 MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Attorney Fees PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SEC. 1927 filed by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 10.12.20 email, #2 Exhibit 2 - 10.29.20 email, #3 Exhibit 3 - Hearing Transcript)(Jackson, Erin)
January 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 153 NOTICE of compliance re #96 Order pdf SUA SPONTE ORDER OF DISMISSAL (DOC #96) by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Finch v. City of Vernon, 877 F.2d 1497 (11th Cir. 1989), #2 Exhibit B The Word "Defendants"--Joint and Several Liability)(Ford, Roderick)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 152 RESPONSE in Opposition re #119 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint with Prejudice filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Affidavit of Charlie Kennedy, Chair of School Board of Manatee County, #2 Exhibit B Affidavit of Rodney Jones, former NAACP President, #3 Exhibit C Affidavit of C.J. Czia, Esq. -- former Board Member of Lincoln Memorial Academy, #4 Exhibit D Case Law, #5 Exhibit E Fla. Stat. 1002.33, #6 Exhibit F Case Law, #7 Exhibit G Case Law)(Ford, Roderick)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 151 RESPONSE re #139 Response in Opposition to Attorney Roderick O Ford's Objection to Order Granting Motion for Sanctions filed by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 11.7.20 Letter, #2 Exhibit 2 - LMA Governing Bylaws, #3 Exhibit 3 - Dawson Depo 12.17.20, #4 Exhibit 4 - Dawson DOAH Depo 8.20.19, #5 Exhibit 5 - 6.29.20 Email, #6 Exhibit 6 - 10.22.20 Email)(Jackson, Erin)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 150 RESPONSE in Opposition re #118 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint with Prejudice filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Fernandez v. School Board of Miami-Dade (S.D. Fla. 2016), #2 Exhibit B. Appendices A through I (Civil Rights Legislative History), #3 Exhibit C Johnson v. City of Shelby S.Ct. (2014), #4 Exhibit D Swiefrkiewcz v. Sorema S.Ct. (2002), #5 Exhibit E NAACP v. Button, S.Ct. (1963), #6 Exhibit F Affidavit of Charlie Kennedy, Chairman of School Board of Manatee County, #7 Exhibit G Affidavit of Rodney Jones, NAACP former President of Manatee County Chapter, #8 Exhibit H-1 EEOC Notice of Suit Rights (M. Scott), #9 Exhibit H-2 EEOC Notice of Suit Rights (J. Phillips), #10 Exhibit I Charter-- LMA and SDMC)(Ford, Roderick)
January 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 149 NOTICE by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott re #145 MOTION for Recusal of U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMANDA A. SANSONE Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 455(a) and Canons 1, 2 and 3 of the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges AFFIDAVIT OF ATTY. RODERICK O FORD IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR RECUSAL OF U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Witness Affidavit of Roderick O. Ford In Support of Motion For Recusal of U.S. Magistrate Judge Amanda A. Sansone, #2 Appendix Exhibit A, #3 Appendix Exhibit B, #4 Appendix Exhibit C, #5 Appendix Exhibit D, #6 Appendix Exhibit E (Composite Verified Response of Plaintiffs J. Phillips, E. Hundley and K. Ross to Order Granting Motion For Sanctions))(Ford, Roderick)
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 148 ORDER Referring Motion for Report and Recommendation: #141 MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Attorney Fees PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SEC. 1927 filed by Angella Enrisma, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Katrina Ross, Eddie Hundley, Melvia Scott, Jauana Phillips. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 1/8/2021. (BGS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 147 NOTICE of compliance re #145 MOTION for Recusal of U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMANDA A. SANSONE Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 455(a) and Canons 1, 2 and 3 of the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott (Ford, Roderick)
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 146 MOTION/RESPONSE re #137 Order on Motion for Protective Order Objection and Response (Pursuant to Rule 72 of Fed. R. Civ. P.) filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Modified event type per chambers on 2/10/2021 (CTR).
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 145 MOTION for Recusal of U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMANDA A. SANSONE Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 455(a) and Canons 1, 2 and 3 of the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Emergency Response to Motion to Compel, #2 Exhibit B Response in Opposition to Motion for Sanctions, #3 Exhibit C Hofstra Law Review Article, #4 Exhibit D Notice of Taking Deposition, #5 Exhibit E Angela Enrisma's Objection to Order Granting Motion for Sanctions, #6 Exhibit F Objection and Response to Order on Motion for Sanctions (Pursuant to Rule 72 of Fed. R. Civ. P.))(Ford, Roderick)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 144 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on January 19, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. before Christopher Griffin, Esq.. (Ford, Roderick)
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 143 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on January 19, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. before Christopher Griffin, Esq.. (Ford, Roderick)
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 142 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on January 19, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. before Christopher Griffin, Esq.. (Ford, Roderick)
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 141 MOTION for Sanctions and, MOTION for Attorney Fees PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SEC. 1927 by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. (Appendices), #2 Exhibit B (Correspondence), #3 Exhibit C (Orders by Magistrate Judge), #4 Exhibit D (Notices of Compliance), #5 Exhibit E (First Response to Motion for Sanctions(doc # 83), #6 Appendix Response and Objection to Order Granting Motion for Sanctions)(Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
December 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 140 NOTICE by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott re #139 Response NOTICE of FILING: EXHIBIT H (Corrective)(Emergency Response to Motion to Compel) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit H Emergency Response to Defendant's Motion to Compel)(Ford, Roderick)
December 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 139 MOTION/RESPONSE re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions OBJECTION and RESPONSE to ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SANCTIONS, Rule 72 of Fed. R. Civ. P. filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Verified Affidavits, #2 Exhibit B Orders on Motions to Compel, #3 Exhibit C Notices of Compliance, #4 Exhibit D Correspondence, #5 Exhibit E Response to City of Palmetto Request for Production, #6 Exhibit F Response to City of Palmetto (Interrogatories), #7 Exhibit G Rule 26 Disclosures, #8 Exhibit H Order Granting Motion for Sanctions)(Ford, Roderick) Modified event type per chambers on 2/10/2021 (CTR).
December 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 138 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #118 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint with Prejudice by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Order - 1st District Court of Appeal)(Jackson, Erin)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 137 ORDER denying #114 Motion for Case Management Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 12/30/2020. (MLM)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 136 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive motions due by 4/9/2021, Pretrial statement due by 7/20/2021, All other motions due by 7/27/2021, Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/17/2021 at 1:15 PM in Tampa Courtroom 13A before Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell, Jury Trial set for term commencing 9/7/2021 in Tampa Courtroom 13A before Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell. Conduct mediation hearing by 1/31/2021. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 12/30/2020. (BGS)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 135 ENDORSED ORDER granting #132 Motion for extension of time to respond to motions to dismiss until 1/14/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 12/30/2020. (BEE)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 134 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Videoconference Evidentiary Proceedings (Volume II) held on 12/01/2020 before Judge Amanda A. Sansone. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood. (RML)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 133 TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Videoconference Evidentiary Proceedings (Volume II) held on 12/01/2020 before Judge Amanda A. Sansone. Court Reporter/Transcriber Rebekah Lockwood,Telephone number (813) 317-8286, e-mail: r.lockwooduscr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 1/19/2021, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/29/2021, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/29/2021. (RML)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 132 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendant SDMC's Motion to Dismiss and City of Palmetto's Motion to Dismiss until Thursday, JANUARY 14, 2021 by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 131 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Melissa Pierson. (Pierson, Melissa)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 130 TRANSCRIPT of Evidentiary hearing - Volume I held on 12/1/2020 before Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. Court Reporter/Transcriber Melissa Pierson,Telephone number (813) 301-5336. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter.. Redaction Request due 1/19/2021, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/29/2021, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/29/2021. (Pierson, Melissa)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ENDORSED ORDER granting #111 Defendant School Board of Manatee County's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and to Extend All Subsequent Pretrial and Trial Deadlines; granting #128 Defendant State of Florida, Department of Education's Motion to Extend Pretrial and Trial Deadlines. The Court grants the requested extensions. An amended case management and scheduling order will issue by separate notice. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 12/29/2020. (GLP)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 128 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically TO EXTEND PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DEADLINES by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Newhall, Timothy)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 127 RESPONSE re 126 Order pdf RESPONSE and OBJECTION TO ENDORSED ORDER STRIKING NOTICE OF FILING (Letter to Chief Judge and U.S. District Court Judge) filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk to STRIKE #125 Plaintiffs' Notice of Filing Copy of Letter to Chief Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and Judge Charlene E. Honeywell. In an attached letter, Plaintiffs request "an immediate Rule 16 Case Management Conference" and a hearing to determine "whether a new or modified case management calendar will be necessary in order to do substantive justice in this action." However, a party seeking relief from the Court must file a motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(b); Local R. M.D. Fla. 3.01(a). Therefore, to the extent that Plaintiffs request relief from the Court in the letter, such request is improper. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 12/28/2020. (GLP)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER 126***NOTICE by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott re #80 Notice (Other), #26 Case Management Report, #32 Response in Opposition to Motion EXHIBIT A: LETTER TO JUDGE CHARLENE HONEYWELL and CHIEF JUDGE TIMOTHY J. CORRINGAN (U.S. District Court- Middle District of Florida) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Judge Charlene Honeywell and Chief Judge Timothy J. Corrigan)(Ford, Roderick) Modified on 12/29/2020 (CTR).
December 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 124 RESPONSE re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions RESPONSE and GENERAL OBJECTIONS to Order Granting Motion For Sanctions (ANGELA ENRISMA) filed by Angella Enrisma. (Ford, Roderick)
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 123 RESPONSE re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1927 and Verified Sworn Statement filed by Katrina Ross. (Ford, Roderick)
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 122 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #114 MOTION for Protective Order or; in the alternative, for a CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE pursuant to Rule 16 of the Fed. R. Civ. P.// A notice of compliance pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g) to be Separately Filed REQUEST RULE 16 CMR/ Compliance Pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g) by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Defense Counsel (Pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g))(Ford, Roderick)
December 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 121 RESPONSE re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1927 and Verified Sworn Statement of Lincoln Memorial Academy Chairman Christine Dawson filed by Lincoln Memorial Academy. (Ford, Roderick)
December 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 120 RESPONSE re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1927 and Verified Sworn Statement filed by Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy. (Ford, Roderick)
December 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 119 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint with Prejudice by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Johnson, Charles)
December 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 118 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint with Prejudice by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Charter Contract)(Jackson, Erin)
December 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 117 RESPONSE re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1927 and Verified Sworn Statement filed by Jauana Phillips. (Ford, Roderick)
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 116 NOTICE by Lincoln Memorial Academy re #115 Order on Motion for Sanctions NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE OBJECTIONS TO ORDER # 115 PURSUANT TO RULE 72(a) (Ford, Roderick)
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER granting #81 Motion for Sanctions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 12/17/2020. (BEE)
December 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 114 MOTION for Protective Order or; in the alternative, for a CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE pursuant to Rule 16 of the Fed. R. Civ. P.// A notice of compliance pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g) to be Separately Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
December 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 113 RESPONSE in Opposition re #112 MOTION to Dismiss SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE filed by Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A through H, #2 Exhibit A Witness Affidavit of Mr. Rodney Jones, Former President of the NAACP Manatee County Branch)(Ford, Roderick)
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MOTION to Dismiss SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Newhall, Timothy)
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 111 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #108 Amended Complaint by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 110 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: Evidentiary Hearing held on 12/1/2020. (Via Zoom) Court Reporter: Melissa Pierson (CDM)
November 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #13 Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice; denying as moot #14 Defendant Manatee County School Board's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; denying as moot #22 Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice. Plaintiffs have filed a second amended complaint. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 11/29/2020. (GLP)
November 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 108 AMENDED COMPLAINT VERIFIED (SECOND AMENDED) against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document: #6 Amended Complaint filed by Lincoln Memorial Academy, Katrina Ross, Eddie Hundley, Melvia Scott, Jauana Phillips. (Attachments: #1 Appendix PLAINTIFFS' VERIFIED WITNESS AFFIDAVITS)(Ford, Roderick)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 107 Exhibit List for Evidentiary Hearing by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 106 Witness List by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 105 RESPONSE in Opposition re #81 MOTION for Sanctions for failure to comply with court orders AMENDED/ CORRECTIVE RESPONSE filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A through E)(Ford, Roderick)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ENDORSED ORDER granting #103 Motion to file amended response in excess of twenty pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/23/2020. (BEE)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 103 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #100 Response in Opposition to Motion (Leave to File Response Brief in Excess of 20 Pages); Local Rule 3.01(b) by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit AMENDED Second Response to Motion For Sanctions, #2 Exhibit Exhibits to be Attached to Proposed AMENDED Second Response)(Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 102 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Videoconference Discovery Proceedings held on 10/30/2020 before Judge Amanda A. Sansone. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood. (RML)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 101 TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Videoconference Discovery Proceedings held on 10/30/2020 before Judge Amanda A. Sansone. Court Reporter/Transcriber Rebekah Lockwood,Telephone number (813) 317.8286, e-mail: r.lockwooduscr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 12/14/2020, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/24/2020, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/22/2021. (RML)
November 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 100 RESPONSE in Opposition re #81 MOTION for Sanctions for failure to comply with court orders filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A through E)(Ford, Roderick)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ENDORSED ORDER granting #98 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re #81 MOTION for Sanctions for failure to comply with court orders. Response due by 11/20/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/13/2020. (BEE)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 98 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #85 Discovery Hearing EXPEDITED MOTION FOR TIME EXTENSION TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 by All Plaintiffs. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
November 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ENDORSED ORDER denying #53 Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Time to File an Amended Complaint and Complete Discovery; denying #92 Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motion to Dismiss. To the extent that Plaintiffs elect to file a second amended complaint within the time provided in #96 the Court's Order, a party thereafter desiring extensions of the Case Management and Scheduling Order's deadlines may so move. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 11/12/2020. (GLP)
November 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 96 ORDER: 1. Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint #6 is DISMISSED without prejudice as a shotgun pleading. 2. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file a second amended complaint within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS from the date of this Order, which must correct the deficiencies discussed herein. 3. Failure to file a second amended complaint within the time provided will result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 11/12/2020. (GLP)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ENDORSED ORDER granting #94 Motion for Extension of Time to Conduct Mediation until January 31, 2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/10/2020. (BEE)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MOTION for Extension of Time to File to Conduct Mediation by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Johnson, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
November 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 93 RESPONSE in Opposition re #92 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
November 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 92 MOTION to Stay Discovery by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Newhall, Timothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
November 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ENDORSED ORDER granting #50 Plaintiffs' Amended Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Conduct Mediation Conference. The mediation deadline is extended to, and including, December 11, 2020. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 11/5/2020. (GLP)
November 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER Setting Evidentiary Hearing on #81 MOTION for Sanctions for failure to comply with court orders: Motion Hearing set for 12/1/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. See order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/3/2020. (BEE)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER granting in part 87 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery; granting 88 Motion for Clarification of Discovery Request. See order for further details and deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 10/30/2020. (BEE)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ORAL MOTION for Clarification by City of Palmetto, Florida. (BEE)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by All Plaintiffs. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 86 NOTICE by State of Florida, Department of Education re #13 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice (Newhall, Timothy)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 85 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: Discovery Hearing held on 10/30/2020. (Via Zoom) Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (CDM)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 84 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Mr. Eddie Hundley's Response to the SDMC's First Set of Interrogatories by Eddie Hundley (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Defense Counsel for SDMC, #2 Exhibit B Order (Doc # 58))(Ford, Roderick)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 83 RESPONSE in Opposition re #81 MOTION for Sanctions for failure to comply with court orders filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Plaintiff's Composite Letters to Defense Counsel (Oct. 9 - 21, 2020), #2 Exhibit B Defense Counsel's Letter Dated October 22, 2020)(Ford, Roderick)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 82 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Mr. Eddie Hundley's Response to the SDMC's First Request to Produce by Eddie Hundley (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Attorney Erin Jackson dated October 9, 2020, #2 Exhibit B Letter to Attorney Erin Jackson dated October 11, 2020, #3 Exhibit C Order (Doc # 60))(Ford, Roderick)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 81 MOTION for Sanctions for failure to comply with court orders by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27)(Jackson, Erin)
October 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 80 NOTICE by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE/ RULE 26 CASE STATUS REPORT (Ford, Roderick)
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 79 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Sharon A. Miller. (SAM)
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 78 TRANSCRIPT of MOTION HEARING (VIA ZOOM) held on OCTOBER 5, 2020 before Judge ARMANDA ARNOLD SANSNOE. Court Reporter/Transcriber SHARON A. MILLER,Telephone number 813-301-5041. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 11/13/2020, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/23/2020, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/21/2021. (SAM) Modified on 10/26/2020 (DG).
October 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 77 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Motions to Compel Discovery by Eddie Hundley (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to SDMC/ Defense Counsel, #2 Exhibit B Order on Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories (Doc # 60), #3 Exhibit C Order on Motion to Compel Response to RTP (Doc # 60))(Ford, Roderick)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 76 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Responses to Defendant SDMC's Interrogatories/ Request to Produce by Melvia Scott (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Plaintiff Dr. Melvia Scott's Letter of Compliance to SDMC, #2 Exhibit B Order # 61, #3 Exhibit C Order # 62)(Ford, Roderick)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 75 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Response to Defendant SDMC's Interrogatory Number 12 by Lincoln Memorial Academy (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Interrogatory # 12, #2 Exhibit B Order (Docket # 57))(Ford, Roderick)
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 74 NOTICE of compliance by Plaintiff Eddie Hundley's regarding Order to Compel (# 58)(AMENDED INTERROGATORIES) by Eddie Hundley (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Letter to SDMC Defense Counsel, #2 Exhibit 2 Order (Doc # 58))(Ford, Roderick)
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 73 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Oral Motion To Compel by Jauana Phillips (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Defense Counsel for SDMC, #2 Exhibit B Order (Doc # 63))(Ford, Roderick)
October 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 72 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Oral Motion To Compel by Angella Enrisma (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Defense Counsel for SDMC, #2 Exhibit B Order (Doc # 66))(Ford, Roderick)
October 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 71 NOTICE of compliance Regarding Oral Motion To Compel by Katrina Ross (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Letter to Defense Counsel for SDMC, #2 Exhibit B Order (Doc # 65))(Ford, Roderick)
October 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 70 RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION for Extension of Time to File file Amended Complaint and to Complete Pre-Trial Discovery filed by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
October 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 69 RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION for Extension of Time to File file Amended Complaint and to Complete Pre-Trial Discovery filed by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Johnson, Charles)
October 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER granting 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 Oral Motions to Compel. See order for further details. A follow-up discovery videoconference will occur before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on October 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 10/6/2020. (BEE)
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORAL MOTION for the School Board to resend electronic copies of its discovery requests for each of the plaintiffs by Plaintiffs. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORAL MOTION to Compel Ms. Enrisma to produce documents responsive to requests 3, 13, and 14 of the School Board's Request for Production to Plaintiff Angella Enrisma by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORAL MOTION to Compel Ms. Ross to provide written responses and produce documents in response to respond to the School Board's Request for Production to Plaintiff Katrina Ross by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORAL MOTION to Compel Ms. Phillips to produce the group text referenced in her deposition by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORAL MOTION to Compel Ms. Phillips to produce legible versions of previously produced illegible documents by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORAL MOTION to Compel Ms. Scott to answer the School Board's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Melvia Scott by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORAL MOTION to Compel Ms. Scott to provide written responses and to produce documents in response to the School Board's Requests for Production to Plaintiff Melvia Scott by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORAL MOTION to Compel Mr. Hundley to provide written responses and to produce documents in response to the School Board's Requests for Production to Plaintiff Eddie Hundley by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORAL MOTION to Compel LMA to provide written responses and to produce documents in response to the School Board's Requests for Production to Plaintiff LMA by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORAL MOTION to Compel Mr. Hundley to respond to the School Board's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Eddie Hundley by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORAL MOTION to Compel LMA to provide a revised response to number 12 of the School Board's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff LMA by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (BEE) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: Discovery Hearing held on 10/5/2020. (Via Zoom) Court Reporter: Sharon A. Miller (CDM)
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance by Beatriz Maria Miranda on behalf of School District of Manatee County, Florida (Miranda, Beatriz)
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 54 RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION for Extension of Time to File file Amended Complaint and to Complete Pre-Trial Discovery filed by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Newhall, Timothy)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOTION for Extension of Time to File file Amended Complaint and to Complete Pre-Trial Discovery by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Article ("6 Problems the NAACP has with Charter Schools"-- PUBLIC INTEREST, #2 Exhibit B Article ("For Black Families Focused on Education, the NAACP Just Committed 'the Worst Kind of Betrayal'")-- PUBLICE INTEREST, #3 Exhibit C Article ("Black Parents Deserve an NAACP that Fights for Schools They Choose-- Not Against Them")-- PUBLIC INTEREST, #4 Affidavit of Eddie Hundley, CEO of Lincoln Memorial Academy, #5 Affidavit of Cornelle Maxfield, CFO of Lincoln Memorial Academy, #6 Affidavit of Jauana Phillips, #7 Affidavit of Katrina Ross, #8 Affidavit of Melvia Scott, #9 Exhibit Proffer of Evidence by Angela Enrisma)(Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 52 RESPONSE re 49 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File PLAINTIFF'S GENERAL OBJECTIONS; Rule 1 of Fed. R. Civ P. filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 51 NOTICE of unavailability of counsel by State of Florida, Department of Education from October 19, 2020 to October 21, 2020. (Newhall, Timothy)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Mediation Conference and Motion to Extend Time to Schedule Medication Conference(s) by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(a) #48 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Conduct Mediation Conference. The motion lacks a memorandum of legal authority in support of the request. Local R. M.D. Fla. 3.01(a). Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 9/25/2020. (GLP)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Mediation Conference(s) and Motion to Extend Time to December 11, 2020 to Conduct Mediation by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
September 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER granting #45 Motion to Strike #38 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/23/2020. (BEE)
September 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 NOTICE of unavailability of counsel by State of Florida, Department of Education from October 23, 2020 to October 30, 2020. (Newhall, Timothy)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MOTION to Strike #38 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email dated 9.22.20)(Jackson, Erin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER: Plaintiffs' counsel shall file a notice within SEVEN (7) DAYS from the date of this Order, which shall advise the Court of the selected date of mediation. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 9/21/2020. (GLP)
September 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #40 Motion for Extension of Time; granting #41 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re #22 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. Response due by 9/30/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/17/2020. (BEE)
September 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 NOTICE of compliance re #41 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #40 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice , #22 MOTION to Dismiss First Am LOCAL RULE 3.01(g) Mandatory Conference Between Counsel by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott (Ford, Roderick)
September 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #40 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice , #22 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 RESPONSE in Opposition re #13 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice by the Florida Department of Education filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 STRICKEN, PURSUANT TO ORDER #47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by the School District of Manatee County filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Mr. Eddie Hundley, C.E.O. of Lincoln Memorial Academy, #2 Affidavit of Ms. Cornelle Maxfield, C.F.O. of Lincoln Memorial Academy, #3 Affidavit of Dr. Melvia Scott, #4 Affidavit of Ms. Katrina Ross, #5 Affidavit of Ms. Jauana Phillips, #6 Exhibit Proffer of Sworn Testimony of Ms. Angela Enrisma)(Ford, Roderick) Modified on 9/23/2020 (DG).
September 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ENDORSED ORDER setting discovery conference. The discovery conference will occur by zoom videoconference before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on October 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The parties will receive email notice of the videoconference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/9/2020. (BEE)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting in part #31 Motion to Compel. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/8/2020. (BEE)
September 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #27 Joint Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/4/2020. (BEE)
September 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 RESPONSE re #33 Order pdf STATING REASONS FOR LATE RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS (Doc. # s 13 and 22) filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
September 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: Plaintiffs are directed to respond to the Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice #13 and the Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice #22 on or before September 16, 2020. Failure to respond within the time permitted will result in the Court considering these motions as unopposed. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 9/2/2020. (GLP)
August 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Compel Responses from Plaintiffs to Discovery Requests filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
August 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION to Compel Responses from Plaintiffs to Discovery Requests by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - LMA Requests, #2 Exhibit 2 - Hundley Requests, #3 Exhibit 3 - Hundley Rogg Responses, #4 Exhibit 4 - 8.19.20 Email, #5 Exhibit 5 - Response RTP, #6 Exhibit 6 - Hundley RTP, #7 Exhibit 7 - D's First RFA, #8 Exhibit 8 - Scott Requests, #9 Exhibit 9 - MScott Response to RTP, #10 Exhibit 10 - Phillips Requests, #11 Exhibit 11 - Phillips Response to RTP, #12 Exhibit 12 - 7.31.20 Rod Ford Email, #13 Exhibit 13 - Email EGJ to Rod Ford, #14 Exhibit 14 - Phillips Corrected Responses, #15 Exhibit 15 - Ross Requests, #16 Exhibit 16 - 8.7.20 Rod Ford Email, #17 Exhibit 17 - Ross Response, #18 Exhibit 18 - Enrisma Request, #19 Exhibit 19 - Enrisma Response, #20 Exhibit 20 - D's First RFA, #21 Exhibit 21 - DOAH Orders)(Jackson, Erin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
June 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 NOTICE of compliance re #29 Case management and scheduling order by State of Florida, Department of Education (Newhall, Timothy)
May 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 12/4/2020, Dispositive motions due by 1/8/2021, Pretrial statement due by 4/20/2021, All other motions due by 4/27/2021, Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/18/2021 at 1:45 PM in Tampa Courtroom 13A before Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell, Jury Trial set for term commencing 6/7/2021 in Tampa Courtroom 13A before Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell. Conduct mediation hearing by 11/9/2020. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 5/21/2020. (BGS)
May 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance as Co-Counsel Appearance by Ashley Tinsley Gallagher on behalf of School District of Manatee County, Florida (Gallagher, Ashley)
May 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 JOINT MOTION/NOTICE by School District of Manatee County, Florida re #26 Case Management Report of Attachment and Exhibits (Attachments: #1 Main Document Joint Motion for Protective Order, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Joint Motion for a Protective Order, #3 Exhibit Exhibit B - Protective Order Granted, #4 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit C - Stipulated Protective Order)(Jackson, Erin) Modified on 9/3/2020 (CTR).
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Ford, Roderick)
May 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
April 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Motion to Appear Telephonically at Case Management Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 4/28/2020. (BEE)
April 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Joint MOTION for All Parties to appear telephonically to Conduct the Case Management Conference by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
April 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit Exhibit K)(Johnson, Charles)
April 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Angella Enrisma, Eddie Hundley, Jauana Phillips, Katrina Ross, Melvia Scott. (Ford, Roderick)
April 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #5 Interested persons order by City of Palmetto, Florida identifying Corporate Parent City of Palmetto, Florida for City of Palmetto, Florida. (Johnson, Charles) Modified on 4/13/2020 (DG).
April 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #4 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by City of Palmetto, Florida. Related case(s): y (Johnson, Charles)
April 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Newhall, Timothy)
April 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by State of Florida, Department of Education. Related case(s): Yes (Newhall, Timothy)
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #5 Interested persons order by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Jackson, Erin)
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #4 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by School District of Manatee County, Florida. Related case(s): Y (Jackson, Erin)
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by School District of Manatee County, Florida. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Jackson, Erin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice by State of Florida, Department of Education. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Newhall, Timothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy L. Newhall on behalf of State of Florida, Department of Education (Newhall, Timothy)
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER granting #10 City of Palmetto, Florida's Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Amended Complaint by 4/23/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 3/30/2020. (BEE)
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #6 Amended Complaint by City of Palmetto, Florida. (Johnson, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
March 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #4 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by City of Palmetto, Florida. Related case(s): No (Daigneault, Jay)
March 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Jay Daigneault on behalf of City of Palmetto, Florida (Daigneault, Jay)
March 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to City of Palmetto, Florida, School District of Manatee County, Florida. (CTR)
March 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT State of Florida (Fla. Department of Education) against City of Palmetto, Florida, School District of Manatee County, Florida with Jury Demand. filed by Katrina Ross, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Melvia Scott, Jauana Phillips, Eddie Hundley. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Lincoln Memorial Academy, Katrina Ross, Eddie Hundley, Melvia Scott, Jauana Phillips.(Ford, Roderick)
February 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER. Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due by 3/4/2020. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 2/19/2020. (BGS)
February 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Notice of pendency of other actions due by 3/4/2020. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 2/19/2020. (BGS)
February 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE to counsel Roderick O. Ford of Local Rule 1.05(e), which states - The Clerk is authorized and directed to require a complete and executed AO Form JS44, Civil Cover Sheet, which shall accompany each civil case as a condition to the filing thereof. State and federal prisoners, and other persons filing civil cases pro se are exempt from the requirements of this subsection. File a completed Civil Cover Sheet using the event Notice (Other) (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MCB)
February 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell and Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. New case number: 8:20-cv-309-T-36AAS. (SJB)
February 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of Palmetto, Florida, School District of Manatee County, Florida with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 113A-16464346) filed by Katrina Ross, Lincoln Memorial Academy, Dr. Melvia Scott, Eddie Hundley, Jauana Phillips.(Ford, Roderick) Modified on 2/12/2020 (MCB).

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Plaintiff: Lincoln Memorial Academy
Represented By: Roderick O. Ford
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Plaintiff: Melvia Scott
Represented By: Roderick O. Ford
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Plaintiff: Angella Enrisma
Represented By: Roderick O. Ford
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Plaintiff: Jauana Phillips
Represented By: Roderick O. Ford
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Defendant: City of Palmetto, Florida
Represented By: Jay Daigneault
Represented By: Charles F. Johnson, III
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Defendant: School District of Manatee County, Florida
Represented By: Erin G. Jackson
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Defendant: State of Florida, Department of Education
Represented By: Timothy L. Newhall
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Defendant: School District of Manatee County
Represented By: Erin G. Jackson
Represented By: Ashley Tinsley Gallagher
Represented By: Beatriz Maria Miranda
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