Baxter et al v. Miscavige et al
Plaintiff: Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter and Valeska Paris
Defendant: David Miscavige, Church of Scientology International, Inc., Religious Technology Center, Inc., IAS Administrations, Inc., Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. and Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.
Case Number: 8:2022cv00986
Filed: April 28, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Thomas P Barber
Referring Judge: Julie S Sneed
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 194 SEALED MOTION re #192 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Kohn, Elias). Modified text on 7/28/2023 (JK).
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 193 ENDORSED ORDER granting #192 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. The Clerk shall accept and maintain under seal the motion to extend the sealed ex parte order (Dkt. 78). The duration of the seal shall last until 90 days after the final disposition of this case, including any appeals, pursuant to Middle District of Florida Local Rule 1.11(f). Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on July 27, 2023. (DD)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 192 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION for leave to file MOTION under seal by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Kohn, Elias).
June 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 191 ORDER: Plaintiffs' "Motion to Certify the Court's March 31, 2023 Order for Interlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. 1292(b) and Clarification" (Doc. #189) is granted in part and denied in part. The motion is granted to the extent that the Court's March 31, 2023, Order is certified for an interlocutory appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1292(b). The motion is otherwise denied. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 6/7/2023. (ANL)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 190 RESPONSE in Opposition re #189 MOTION for Certificate of Appealability under 28 U.S.C. S1292(b) MOTION for Clarification re #188 Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction (Joint Defense Opposition to Motion) filed by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Membiela, Gustavo)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 189 MOTION for Certificate of Appealability under 28 U.S.C. S1292(b), MOTION for Clarification re #188 Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Dismiss / Lack of Jurisdiction by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Dominguez, Manuel)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 188 ORDER: The motions to compel arbitration (Docs. #84; #85; #87; #88; #89) are granted to the extent the Court finds that Defendants may enforce the arbitration agreements in this case. The motions are denied to the extent that Plaintiffs' claims are not subject to dismissal at this time. This case is stayed pending the completion of arbitration, and the parties are directed to notify the Court within (14) days of the resolution of the arbitration proceedings. The Clerk is directed to terminate all pending motions and deadlines, and thereafter close this case. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 3/31/2023. (ANL)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 187 ORDER: The objections (Docs. #176; #177; #178) are overruled, and the February 14, 2023, Order (Doc. #170) shall remain the Order of the Court. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 3/31/2023. (ANL)
March 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 186 ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant David Miscavige's "Motion for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs' Response to David Miscavige's Objection to the Magistrate Judge's Order" (Doc. #185) is denied. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 3/17/2023. (ANL)
March 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 185 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 184 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re #182 RESPONSE re #177 Objection, #176 Objection to the Order Granting In Part and Denying In Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Declaring Miscavige Served with Process and In Default, Plaintiffs' CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for Dkt. 182, filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Kohn, Elias) Modified text on 3/16/2023 (LSS).
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 183 RESPONSE re #178 Objection to the Order Granting In Part and Denying In Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Declaring Miscavige Served with Process and In Default filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Dominguez, Manuel)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 182 RESPONSE re #177 Objection, #176 Objection Plaintiffs' Response to Objection of Corporate Defendants to Portions of Magistrate Judge's Order regarding Service filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Transcript of Motion Hearing, January 20 2023)(Kohn, Elias)
March 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 181 DEFENDANT'S BRIEF re #175 Brief - Plaintiff - DEFENSE RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' DURESS BRIEF filed by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Forman, William)
March 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 180 PLAINTIFF'S BRIEF re 168 Order Requiring Response to ECF 174 Briefing on Whether Court Can Decide Duress filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Leighton, Shelby)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 179 REQUEST for oral argument re #178 Objection by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 178 OBJECTION re #170 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 177 OBJECTION re #170 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Flag Service Organization, Inc. and Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Sarah Heller, #2 Declaration of Kenneth Weber)(Harris, Charles)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 176 OBJECTION re #170 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Church of Scientology International, Inc. by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Mislav Raos)(Forman, William)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 175 PLAINTIFF'S BRIEF re 168 Order Requiring Supplemental Briefing on Whether Court Can Decide Duress filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Leighton, Shelby)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 174 DEFENDANT'S BRIEF re 168 Order Defendant's Joint Defense Brief on Duress filed by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Forman, William) Modified text to remove all caps on 2/28/2023 (LSS).
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 173 ENDORSED ORDER: "Defendant David Miscavige's Time-Sensitive Motion for an Enlargement of Time to Respond to the First Amended Complaint" (Doc. #172) is granted to the extent that Defendant may file his response to the complaint within 21 days from the date of the Court's ruling on his forthcoming objections. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 2/27/2023. (ANL)
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 172 MOTION for Extension of Time to File response to the First Amended Complaint (Time Sensitive) by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William)
February 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 171 TRANSCRIPT of motion hearing held on 1/20/23 before Judge Julie S. Sneed. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebecca Sabo. Email address: Rebecca_Sabo@flmd.uscourts.gov. Telephone number: 14068556410. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - 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 available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. 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 3/15/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/27/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/23/2023. (RMS)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 170 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #152 Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on February 14, 2023. (DD)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 169 DECLARATION of Elias A. Kohn re #152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice Mailed to David Miscavige Refused, #2 Exhibit Waiver Packet Mailed to David Miscavige c/o Joseph Terry)(Kohn, Elias)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 168 ENDORSED ORDER: Presently pending before the Court are Defendants' motions to compel arbitration (Docs. #84; #85; #87; #88; #89). The Court held a hearing on November 17, 2022, where, among other things, the parties offered argument on whether the arbitration agreements in this case may be unenforceable due to duress. It may be necessary for the Court to decide whether the duress issue may be determined by a court in the first instance, or must only be determined through arbitration. See, e.g., Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc. v. Cardegna, 546 U.S. 440 (2006); Prima Paint Corp. v. Flood & Conklin Mfg. Co., 388 U.S. 395 (1967). Despite hundreds of pages of briefing, this issue appears to have only been addressed by the parties in two footnotes (Doc. #84, fn. 7 and Doc. #111 fn. 15). The parties are directed to submit additional briefing on this issue as follows: On or before February 27, 2023, each side (not party) shall file a memoranda of law addressing only the issue of whether the duress argument may be determined by a court in the first instance or must be submitted to arbitration. Although this case presently includes three plaintiffs and five defendants, the interests of the parties on both sides are significantly aligned on this issue. As such, the Court will accept only one joint memoranda of law from Plaintiffs, limited to 10 pages, and only one joint memoranda of law from Defendants, limited to 10 pages. On or before March 3, 2023, each side (not party) may file a joint response, limited to 5 pages. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 2/13/2023. (ANL)
January 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 167 DECLARATION of Elias A. Kohn re #152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certified Mail Sent to William Schifino, #2 Exhibit USPS Tracking Details for Certified Mail to William Schifino, #3 Exhibit Email sent to William Schifino, #4 Exhibit Certified Mail sent to 19625 Gilman Springs Road, #5 Exhibit Email to Joe Terry Regarding Meet and Confer, #6 Exhibit Tampa Bay Times Article January 19, 2023)(Kohn, Elias)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 166 NOTICE by David Miscavige of Filing Hearing Document (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Schifino, William)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 164 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed: MOTION HEARING held on 1/20/2023 re #152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (DIGITAL) (CDR)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 163 RESPONSE in Opposition re #152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default filed by David Miscavige. (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)(Schifino, William)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 162 ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant David Miscavige's motion for leave to exceed pages (Doc. #159) is granted. Defendant may file a response in opposition that does not exceed 25 pages. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 12/27/2022. (ANL)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 161 ENDORSED ORDER: The "Unopposed Motion for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice" (Doc. #158) is granted. Attorney Krystal Durham may appear pro hac vice, subject to the requirement that counsel submit her Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration (see https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers) within seven days of this order. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 12/27/2022. (ANL)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 160 ENDORSED ORDER: The "Unopposed Motion for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice" (Doc. #157) is granted. Attorney Joseph Terry may appear pro hac vice, subject to the requirement that counsel submit his Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration (see https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers) within seven days of this order. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 12/27/2022. (ANL)
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 159 MOTION to File Excess Pages for Response in Opposition by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William)
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 158 Unopposed MOTION for Krystal Durham to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20340694 for $150 by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 157 Unopposed MOTION for Joseph Terry to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-20340660 for $150 by David Miscavige. (Schifino, William) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 156 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO COURTROOM ONLY): Motion Hearing set for 1/20/2023 at 02:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 11 A before Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. (CDR)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 155 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default . Motion Hearing set for 1/20/2023 at 02:00 PM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. (CDR)
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 154 REQUEST for oral argument re #152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Glazer, Neil)
December 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 153 NOTICE of Limited Appearance by William J. Schifino, Jr on behalf of David Miscavige (Schifino, William)
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 152 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Declaration of Zahra R. Dean in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Declaring Defendant David Miscavige Served with Process and in Default, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Declaration of Aaron Smith Levin, #3 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 1 - Records from the Register of Actions for Pinellas County, Florida, #4 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 2 - Affidavit of service in Bixler, #5 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 3 - Affidavit of service in Bixler, #6 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 4 - Affidavit of service in Doe, #7 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 5 - Affidavit of service in Narconon, #8 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 6 - Spurlock Declaration, #9 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 7 - Joasem Declaration, #10 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 8 - Wilhere Declaration, #11 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 9 - Ingber Declaration, #12 Exhibit Dean Decl. Ex 10 - Return receipt)(Dean, Zahra)
December 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 151 DECLARATION of Neil L. Glazer re #141 Declaration by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Envelope with unsigned return receipt, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Envelope with unsigned return receipt, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Envelope with unsigned return receipt, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - USPS tracking report, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - Email from Postal service)(Dean, Zahra)
November 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 150 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Proceedings held on 11/17/2022 before Judge Thomas P. Barber. 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 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 149 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Proceedings held on 11/17/2022 before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Court Reporter/Transcriber Rebekah Lockwood,Telephone number r.lockwooduscr@gmail.com, (813) 301-5380. 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 12/13/2022 Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/23/2022 Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/21/2023. (RML)
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 148 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Thomas P. Barber: MOTION HEARING held on 11/17/2022 re #88 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Compel Arbitration filed by Religious Technology Center, Inc., #85 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc., #84 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration, or in the Alternative, to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint filed by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc., #89 MOTION to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration filed by Church of Scientology International, Inc., #87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and compel arbitration First Amended Complaint filed by IAS Administrations, Inc. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (SRC)
November 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 147 NOTICE of Appearance by Brigid F. Cech Samole on behalf of Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. (Cech Samole, Brigid)
November 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 146 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian C. Porter on behalf of Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. (Porter, Brian)
November 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 145 NOTICE of Appearance by David Barnett Weinstein on behalf of Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. (Weinstein, David)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 144 NOTICE of Appearance by Shelby Hannah Leighton on behalf of Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Leighton, Shelby)
October 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 143 ***TERMINATED-DOCUMENT IS BLANK. COUNSEL TO REFILE*** NOTICE of Appearance by Shelby Hannah Leighton on behalf of Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Leighton, Shelby) Modified on 10/28/2022 (LSS).
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ENDORSED ORDER: The motions to strike (Docs. #124, #125, #126, #127, and #128) are denied. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 1 (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure "should be construed, administered, and employed by the court and the parties to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding."); see, e.g., Southard v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., No. 4:11-CV-243, 2013 WL 209224, at *7 (S.D. Ga. Jan. 17, 2013) ("[A] motion to strike is not the proper procedural vehicle to challenge affidavits."). If warranted, the Court may further address any objections to the affidavits in the process of ruling on the pending motions, or it may simply disregard any improper testimony or evidence when issuing its rulings. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 10/12/2022. (ANL)
October 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 141 DECLARATION of Neil L. Glazer re 100 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File, by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Michael Rinder Declaration, #2 Exhibit Fort Harrison Flyer, #3 Exhibit Florida Service Attempts, #4 Exhibit Pictures Documenting Florida Service Attempts, #5 Exhibit California Service Attempts, #6 Exhibit Service Upon Florida Secretary of State, #7 Exhibit Notice Package for 551 N Saturn Avenue, #8 Exhibit Notice Package for 215 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, #9 Exhibit Notice Package for 210 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, #10 Exhibit Notice Package for 118 N. Ft. Harrison Avenue, #11 Exhibit Notice Package for 200 N. Osceola Avenue, #12 Exhibit Notice Package for 6331 Hollywood Boulevard, #13 Exhibit Notice Package for 1710 Ivar Avenue, #14 Exhibit Notice Package for 4810 Sunset Boulevard, #15 Exhibit Notice Package for 1306 L Ron Hubbard Way, #16 Exhibit Notice Package for 1721 N. Sycamore Avenue, #17 Exhibit Confirmation Letter from Florida Secretary of State)(Glazer, Neil)
October 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 140 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 12, 2022 Declaration of Florence Burke. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 139 NOTICE of consent to join by IAS Administrations, Inc. re #126 MOTION to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Valeska Paris [110-3], [111-3], #128 MOTION to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Gawain Baxter [110-2], [111-2], #127 MOTION to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Laura Baxter [110-1], [111-1], #124 MOTION to Strike Defendant Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Objections to Portions of the September 12, 2022 Declaration of Florence Burke and Memorandum of Law in Support, #125 MOTION to Strike Portions of, and Objections to, the Declaration of Michael Rinder [110-4], [111-4] and #113 . (Potter, Robert)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 138 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of, and Objections to, the Declaration of Michael Rinder. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 137 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Valeska Paris. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 136 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Laura Baxter. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 135 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Gawain Baxter. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 134 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of, and Objections to, the Declaration of Michael Rinder. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 133 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Laura Baxter. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 132 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Church of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration Valeska Paris. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 131 JOINDER in motion by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. Notice of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Chruch of Scientology International Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Gawain Baxter. (Harris, Charles)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 130 NOTICE by Church of Scientology International, Inc. of Adoption and Joinder in Defendant Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Strike and Objections to Portions of the Declaration of Florence Burke #124 (Forman, William)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 129 NOTICE by Religious Technology Center, Inc. of Joinder in Motions to Strike and Objections to Declarations (Oprison, Christopher)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 128 MOTION to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Gawain Baxter [110-2], [111-2] by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Forman, William)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 127 MOTION to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Laura Baxter [110-1], [111-1] by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Forman, William)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 126 MOTION to Strike and Objections to Portions of the September 13, 2022 Declaration of Valeska Paris [110-3], [111-3] by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Forman, William)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 125 MOTION to Strike Portions of, and Objections to, the Declaration of Michael Rinder [110-4], [111-4] and #113 by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Forman, William)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 124 MOTION to Strike Defendant Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Objections to Portions of the September 12, 2022 Declaration of Florence Burke and Memorandum of Law in Support by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Harris, Charles)
October 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 123 NOTICE of hearing on #88 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Compel Arbitration, #85 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), #84 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration, or in the Alternative, to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint, #87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and compel arbitration First Amended Complaint, #89 MOTION to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration set for NOVEMBER 17, 2022, at 09:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 122 ENDORSED ORDER: Defendants' motions for leave to file replies (Docs. #117, #118, #119, #120, and #121) are denied. If necessary to resolve the pending motions, the Court will direct the parties to file supplemental memoranda or set a hearing to further address the legal issues and arguments in this case. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/21/2022. (ANL)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 121 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to its Motion to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration by Religious Technology Center, Inc. (Oprison, Christopher) Modified on 9/21/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 120 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Its Motion to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration by Church of Scientology International, Inc. (Forman, William) Modified on 9/21/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 119 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion To Dismiss by IAS Administrations, Inc. (Potter, Robert) Modified on 9/21/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs' Response to its Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. (Harris, Charles) Modified on 9/21/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 117 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs Opposition to FSSO's Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. (Harris, Charles) Modified on 9/21/2022 to edit docket text (KNC).
September 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ORDER denying without prejudice #102 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on September 14, 2022. (DD)
September 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 SUPPLEMENT re #108 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Compel Arbitration First Amended Complaint by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Dean, Zahra)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 112 REQUEST for oral argument by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Dean, Zahra)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 111 RESPONSE in Opposition re #84 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration, or in the Alternative, to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Laura Baxter Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Gawain Baxter Declaration, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Valeska Paris Declaration, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Michael Rinder Declaration)(Dean, Zahra)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 110 RESPONSE in Opposition re #89 MOTION to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Laura Baxter Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Gawain Baxter Declaration, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Valeska Paris Declaration, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Michael Rinder Declaration)(Dean, Zahra)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 109 RESPONSE in Opposition re #88 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Compel Arbitration filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Dean, Zahra)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 108 RESPONSE in Opposition re #87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and compel arbitration First Amended Complaint filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Dean, Zahra)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 107 RESPONSE in Opposition re #85 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Dominguez, Manuel)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 106 SUPPLEMENT re 104 Order no pdf, #102 Unopposed MOTION for Anita Yandle to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19989709 for $150 by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Leopold, Theodore)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 105 OBJECTION re #86 Notice to take judicial notice, filed by all Plaintiffs. (Dominguez, Manuel)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ENDORSED ORDER directing Plaintiffs to supplement #102 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission with additional information in accordance with Local Rule 2.01(c). Specifically, the Motion does not include any indication that counsel is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court, as required by Local Rule 2.01(c)(2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on September 13, 2022. (DD)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER granting #101 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on September 13, 2022. (DD)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 102 Unopposed MOTION for Anita Yandle to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19989709 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 101 Unopposed MOTION for Shelby Leighton to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19989656 for $150 by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ENDORSED ORDER: "Plaintiffs' Second Motion to Extend Deadline to Perfect Service Upon David Miscavige" (Doc. #98) is granted. The deadline is extended to and includes October 10, 2022. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/12/2022. (ANL)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 99 SUMMONS issued as to David Miscavige. (LSS)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 98 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Extend Deadline to Perfect Service by All Plaintiffs. (Kohn, Elias)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER granting #93 Motion for Issuance of Summons. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on September 9, 2022. (DD)
September 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 96 NOTICE of supplemental authority by Religious Technology Center, Inc.. (Oprison, Christopher)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ENDORSED ORDER: "Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Consolidated Memorandum in Response to Defendant's Motions" (Doc. #94) is denied. Plaintiffs are directed to file a separate response to each pending motion that does not exceed the page limitations set out in the Local Rules. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/2/2022. (ANL)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for leave to file consolidated memorandum in response to defendants' motions by All Plaintiffs. (Dean, Zahra)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons)(Quinby, Elizabeth) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 92 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Gawain Baxter, Valeska Paris, Laura Baxter as to David Miscavige. (Quinby, Elizabeth)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 91 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Gawain Baxter, Valeska Paris, Laura Baxter as to David Miscavige. (Quinby, Elizabeth)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 90 REQUEST for oral argument re #88 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Compel Arbitration, #85 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), #84 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration, or in the Alternative, to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint, #89 MOTION to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration , #87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and compel arbitration First Amended Complaint by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology International, Inc., IAS Administrations, Inc.. (Harris, Charles)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 89 MOTION to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- Declaration of Lynn R. Farny)(Forman, William)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 88 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or Compel Arbitration by Religious Technology Center, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Warren McShane)(Oprison, Christopher)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and compel arbitration First Amended Complaint by IAS Administrations, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Potter, Robert)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 86 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Request for Judicial Notice by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6)(Harris, Charles)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 85 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration; or in the Alternative, to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Harris, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 MOTION to Compel Arbitration Defendant Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration, or in the Alternative, to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Harris, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
August 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 NOTICE to counsel Brendan Schneiderman Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LSS)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ENDORSED ORDER: The "Joint Motion to Approve Stipulated Motion to Dismiss Briefing Deadlines" (Doc. #81) is granted. The deadline to file motions to compel arbitration and motions to dismiss is extended to and includes August 23, 2022. The deadline to respond to the motions to compel arbitration is extended to and includes September 13, 2022. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 8/9/2022. (ANL)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Approve Stipulated Motion to Dismiss Briefing Deadlines by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Forman, William)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the amended complaint (Doc. #79), the motions to dismiss or compel arbitration (Docs. #67, #68, #70, #71, and #72) are denied as moot. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 8/3/2022. (ANL)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris.(Kohn, Elias)
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ENDORSED ORDER: "Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Deadline to Perfect Service on David Miscavige" (Doc. #76) is granted to the extent that the deadline to effectuate service is extended to and includes September 12, 2022. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 7/28/2022. (ANL)
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 MOTION for Extension of Time to File /Extend Deadline to Perfect Service by All Plaintiffs. (Manohar, Aarthi)
July 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 75 NOTICE by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris of Intention to File Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 15(a)(1)(B) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Leopold, Theodore)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER granting #73 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on July 14, 2022. (DD)
July 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 73 MOTION for Brendan Rae Schneiderman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19769127 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint or Compel Arbitration by Religious Technology Center, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Warren McShane)(Oprison, Christopher)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint or Compel Arbitration by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Lynn Farny)(Membiela, Gustavo)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and compel arbitration by IAS Administrations, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Mislav Raos)(Potter, Robert)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 69 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding #68 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit)(Harris, Charles)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Harris, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Harris, Charles) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Membiela, Gustavo)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by IAS Administrations, Inc.. (Potter, Robert)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Harris, Charles)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.. (Harris, Charles)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 62 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Religious Technology Center, Inc.. (Oprison, Christopher)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ENDORSED ORDER: The "Joint Motion to Extend Time to File Case Management Report and Enter Briefing Schedules" (Doc. #60) is granted in part and denied in part. The parties may file the joint case management report within fourteen days after the Court's ruling on any motion to compel arbitration. The motion is otherwise denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 7/6/2022. (ANL)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report and Enter Briefing Schedules by All Plaintiffs. (Dean, Zahra)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ***COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO FILE AS A MOTION*** CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Dean, Zahra) Modified on 7/6/2022 (SRC).
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER granting #57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on July 5, 2022. (DD)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION for William H. Forman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19732081 for $150 by Church of Scientology International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Membiela, Gustavo) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 2ND NOTICE to counsel Brendan Schneiderman Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; 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). (LSS)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER granting #53 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on June 21, 2022. (TLM)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19693678 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Agnieszka M. Fryszman. (Leopold, Theodore)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOTION to appear pro hac, specifically Motion for Special Admission of Agnieszka Fryszman by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Leopold, Theodore) Changed type of motion on 6/17/2022 (LSS).
May 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 NOTICE of Appearance by Brigid Anne Merenda on behalf of Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. (Merenda, Brigid)
May 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Vernon Potter on behalf of IAS Administrations, Inc. (Potter, Robert)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by Janelly Crespo on behalf of Religious Technology Center, Inc. (Crespo, Janelly)
May 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Christopher George Oprison on behalf of Religious Technology Center, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Christopher G. Oprison. (Oprison, Christopher)
May 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Gustavo Javier Membiela on behalf of Church of Scientology International, Inc. (Membiela, Gustavo)
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ENDORSED ORDER: "Defendants' Joint Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint" (Doc. #43) is granted. Defendants Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology International, Inc., IAS Administrations, Inc., and Religious Technology Center, Inc. may file their response to the complaint on or before July 12, 2022. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 5/17/2022. (ANL)
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint (Unopposed) by Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc., Church of Scientology International, Inc., IAS Administrations, Inc., Religious Technology Center, Inc.. (Harris, Charles)
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 RETURN of service executed on 05/07/2022 by Gawain Baxter, Valeska Paris, Laura Baxter as to Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.. (Glazer, Neil) Modified date executed on 5/18/2022 (LSS).
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 RETURN of service executed on 05/06/2022 by Gawain Baxter, Valeska Paris, Laura Baxter as to Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.. (Glazer, Neil)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 PROOF of service by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Glazer, Neil)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ***TERMINATED-INCORRECT EVENT. COUNSEL TO REFILE AS "SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED"*** PROOF of service by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Glazer, Neil) Modified on 5/17/2022 (LSS).
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ***TERMINATED-INCORRECT EVENT. COUNSEL TO REFILE AS "SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED"*** PROOF of service by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris (Glazer, Neil) Modified on 5/17/2022 (LSS).
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 SUMMONS issued as to Religious Technology Center, Inc. (JNB)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 SUMMONS issued as to Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc. (JNB)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Zimmerman, Warren)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Zimmerman, Warren)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 SUMMONS issued as to Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc. (JNB)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 SUMMONS issued as to IAS Administrations, Inc. (JNB)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 SUMMONS issued as to Church of Scientology International, Inc. (JNB)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Zimmerman, Warren)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 7 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule 3.03 by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Leopold, Theodore)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Zimmerman, Warren)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. (Zimmerman, Warren)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Neil L. Glazer on behalf of Gawain Baxter, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris. Lead Counsel: Neil L. Glazer. (Glazer, Neil)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on May 3, 2022. (TLM)
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION for Shana M. Solomon to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19525735 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Hansel, Gregory) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION for Elizabeth F. Quinby to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19525727 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Hansel, Gregory) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION for Joseph C. Kohn to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19524063 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Elias A. Kohn to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19524051 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Zahra R. Dean to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19524036 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Aarthi Manohar to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19524027 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SUMMONS issued as to David Miscavige. (SEG)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE informing the parties that they may consent to the jurisdiction of a United States magistrate judge by filing Form AO 85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge using the event Consent to Jurisdiction of US Magistrate Judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE to Counsel of Local Rule 1.07(c), Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), and Local Rule 3.03. -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) 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. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. -Local Rule 3.03 requires each party to file a disclosure statement with the first appearance that identifies (1) each person that has or might have an interest in the outcome, (2) each entity with publicly traded shares or debt potentially affected by the outcome, (3) each additional entity likely to actively participate, and (4) each person arguably eligible for restitution. The disclosure statement must include this certification - I certify that, except as disclosed, I am unaware of an actual or potential conflict of interest affecting the district judge or the magistrate judge in this action, and I will immediately notify the judge in writing within fourteen days after I know of a conflict. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Neil L. Glazer to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-19518121 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Leopold, Theodore) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed.
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE to counsels Joseph C. Kohn, Neil L. Glazer, Zahra R. Dean, Aarthi Manohar, Elias A. Kohn, Shana M. Solomon, Elizabeth F. Quinby, Katherine L. Oaks, Agneiszka M. Fryszman, and Brendan Schneiderman of Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which requires designation of one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action. File a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation to identify lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. New case number: 8:22-cv-0986-TPB-JSS. (SJB)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number BFLMDC-19512342) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Zimmerman, Warren)

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Plaintiff: Gawain Baxter
Represented By: Aarthi Manohar
Represented By: Agneiszka M. Fryszman
Represented By: Brendan Schneiderman
Represented By: Elias A. Kohn
Represented By: Elizabeth F. Quinby
Represented By: Gregory Paul Hansel
Represented By: Joseph C. Kohn
Represented By: Katherine L. Oaks
Represented By: Manuel J. Dominguez
Represented By: Neil L. Glazer
Represented By: Shana M. Solomon
Represented By: Theodore J. Leopold
Represented By: Zahra R. Dean
Represented By: Warren A. Zimmerman
Represented By: Agnieszka M. Fryszman
Represented By: Brendan Rae Schneiderman
Represented By: Shelby Hannah Leighton
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Plaintiff: Laura Baxter
Represented By: Aarthi Manohar
Represented By: Agneiszka M. Fryszman
Represented By: Brendan Schneiderman
Represented By: Elias A. Kohn
Represented By: Elizabeth F. Quinby
Represented By: Gregory Paul Hansel
Represented By: Joseph C. Kohn
Represented By: Katherine L. Oaks
Represented By: Manuel J. Dominguez
Represented By: Neil L. Glazer
Represented By: Shana M. Solomon
Represented By: Theodore J. Leopold
Represented By: Zahra R. Dean
Represented By: Warren A. Zimmerman
Represented By: Agnieszka M. Fryszman
Represented By: Brendan Rae Schneiderman
Represented By: Shelby Hannah Leighton
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Plaintiff: Valeska Paris
Represented By: Aarthi Manohar
Represented By: Agneiszka M. Fryszman
Represented By: Brendan Schneiderman
Represented By: Elias A. Kohn
Represented By: Elizabeth F. Quinby
Represented By: Gregory Paul Hansel
Represented By: Joseph C. Kohn
Represented By: Katherine L. Oaks
Represented By: Manuel J. Dominguez
Represented By: Neil L. Glazer
Represented By: Shana M. Solomon
Represented By: Theodore J. Leopold
Represented By: Zahra R. Dean
Represented By: Warren A. Zimmerman
Represented By: Agnieszka M. Fryszman
Represented By: Brendan Rae Schneiderman
Represented By: Shelby Hannah Leighton
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Defendant: David Miscavige
Represented By: William J. Schifino, Jr.
Represented By: Joseph Marshall Terry
Represented By: Krystal Commons Durham
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Defendant: Church of Scientology International, Inc.
Represented By: Gustavo Javier Membiela
Represented By: Charles M. Harris, Jr.
Represented By: William Hobbes Forman
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Defendant: Religious Technology Center, Inc.
Represented By: Christopher George Oprison
Represented By: Janelly Crespo
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Defendant: IAS Administrations, Inc.
Represented By: Robert Vernon Potter
Represented By: Charles M. Harris, Jr.
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Defendant: Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, Inc.
Represented By: Brigid Anne Merenda
Represented By: Charles M. Harris, Jr.
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Defendant: Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization, Inc.
Represented By: Brigid Anne Merenda
Represented By: Charles M. Harris, Jr.
Represented By: David Barnett Weinstein
Represented By: Brian C. Porter
Represented By: Brigid F. Cech Samole
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