Torres v. United States Department of State et al
| Addrys Abella Torres |
| United States Department of State, US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, Antony J. Blinken and Benjamin G. Ziff |
| 8:2023cv02244 |
| October 4, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Sean P Flynn |
| Other Immigration Actions |
| 08 U.S.C. § 1329 Writ of Mandamus to Adjudicate Visa Petition |
| None |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to the notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice (Doc. #17), this case is dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk is directed to close the case. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 11/13/2023. (DMD)
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| Filing 17 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Addrys Abella Torres (Hacking, James) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by December 26, 2023, file a completed uniform Case Management Report. The Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery in the vast majority of cases. If the parties believe that more than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. After the Case Management Report is filed, the Court will determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 10/13/2023. (DMD)
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| Filing 15 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Addrys Abella Torres. (Hacking, James) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Addrys Abella Torres. Related case(s): No (Hacking, James) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS returned executed by Addrys Abella Torres. Antony J. Blinken served on 10/12/2023, answer due 12/11/2023; US Embassy in Havana, Cuba served on 10/12/2023, answer due 12/11/2023; United States Department of State served on 10/12/2023, answer due 12/11/2023; Benjamin G. Ziff served on 10/12/2023, answer due 12/11/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit mail receipt)(Hacking, James) |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney James O. Hacking, III may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. Within twenty-one days from the date of this Order, counsel shall register with the Court's CM/ECF system. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 10/10/2023. (CED)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for James Oliver Hacking III to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21334253 for $150 by Addrys Abella Torres. (Hacking, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.03, which requires each party to file a disclosure statement. Counsel must make their disclosures using the standard court form. The Disclosure Statement form can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MEJ) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c), which 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MEJ) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c), which 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MEJ) |
| Filing 7 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). (MEJ) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Stephen K. Burt on behalf of Addrys Abella Torres. Lead Counsel: STEPHEN K. BURT, ESQ.. (Burt, Stephen) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Antony J. Blinken, US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, United States Department of State, Benjamin G. Ziff, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (BD) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL James Oliver Hacking, III 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) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:23-cv-02244-VMC-SPF. (AM) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT in the Nature of Mandamus Arising From Defendant's Refusal to Adjudicate Plaintiff's Immigrant Visa Application against All Defendants (Filing fee $402 receipt number BFLMDC-21320753) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons)(Burt, Stephen) Modified text on 10/4/2023 (BD). |
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