Longo v. Hoffman et al
| Dean Christopher Longo |
| Kurt Hoffman, Russell Henderson, Does 1 Through 10, Peter Malluchi, Kim Henderson, Eric Aeppli, Gloria Mallucci, Dr. Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali, Jessica Doe, Mrs. Vereb and Frank J. Vereb, III |
| 8:2025cv01888 |
| July 18, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| John L Badalamenti |
| Sean P Flynn |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 88
ENDORSED ORDER granting #84 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Plaintiff's response to Defendant Keith B. Johnson and Sheeba M. Mesghali's motion to dismiss (#65) is due by 2/9/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 1/12/2026. (WFM)
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Filing 87
ENDORSED ORDER granting #81 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Plaintiff's response to Defendants Gloria Mallucci and Peter Malluchi's motion to dismiss (#71) is due by 2/9/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 1/12/2026. (WFM)
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Filing 86
ENDORSED ORDER granting #80 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Plaintiff's response to Defendants Russell Henderson and Kurt Hoffman's motion to dismiss (#69) is due by 2/9/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 1/12/2026. (WFM)
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Filing 85
ENDORSED ORDER granting nunc pro tunc #79 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Plaintiff's response to Defendant Eric Aepelli's motion to dismiss (#67) is due on or before February 7, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 1/12/2026. (WFM)
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| Filing 84 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #65 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Dean Christopher Longo. (AA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 83 RETURN of service executed on 01/07/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Frank J. Vereb, III. (AA) |
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Filing 82
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/9/2026, Joinder of Parties due by 3/9/2026, Discovery due by 2/5/2027, Dispositive motions due by 3/5/2027, Pretrial statement due by 9/20/2027, All other motions due by 9/15/2027, Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 10/9/2026, Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 11/6/2026, Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/24/2026 at 01:30 PM in Zoom Video Conference before Judge John L. Badalamenti, Jury Trial set for term commencing 10/4/2027 in Tampa Courtroom 9 B before Judge John L. Badalamenti, Conduct mediation hearing by 2/15/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 1/9/2026. (BGS)
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| Filing 81 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #71 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Dean Christopher Longo. (AA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 80 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (ECF46) by Dean Christopher Longo. (AA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 79 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #67 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Prejudice by Dean Christopher Longo. (AA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 78 MOTION to Dismiss by Frank J. Vereb III. (AA) Modified text on 1/9/2026 (AA). |
| Filing 77 SUMMONS issued as to Vereb. (AA) |
| Filing 76 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Jolly, Andrew) |
| Filing 75 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Dean Christopher Longo. (AA) |
| Filing 74 SUMMONS issued as to Vereb. (AA) (Note: Return address missing.) |
| Filing 73 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, MOTION to Remand State Law Claims to State Court by Kim Henderson. (Kessler, Bryan) . Added MOTION to Remand to State Court on 1/2/2026 (LAW). Modified text on 1/2/2026 (LAW). |
| Filing 72 NOTICE by Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 71 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi. (Smith, Christopher) |
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Filing 70
ENDORSED ORDER granting #68 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Defendant Kim Henderson may file any response to the amended complaint (#46) no later than January 2, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 12/23/2025. (WFM)
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| Filing 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (ECF46) by Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman. (Jolly, Andrew) |
| Filing 68 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #46 Amended Complaint by Kim Henderson. (Kessler, Bryan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 67 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Prejudice by Eric Aeppli. (Campbell, Elizabeth) |
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Filing 66
ENDORSED ORDER granting #64 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The parties have up to and including January 6, 2026, by which to file their consent to the IDEAL program or file a case management report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 12/22/2025. (WFM)
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| Filing 65 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali. (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 64 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Compliance or Comply with Order Order (ECF-2) requesting 14 days by Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman. (Jolly, Andrew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
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Filing 63
ORDER denying without prejudice #55 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. Plaintiff is directed to properly serve Defendant Frank Vereb with the amended complaint no later than January 9, 2026. Plaintiff is also directed to file a notice of proof of service within seven (7) days of serving Defendant Frank Vereb. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 12/16/2025. (WFM)
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| Filing 62 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 12/16/2025. (DIGITAL) (JKB) |
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Filing 61
TEXT ORDER denying Plaintiff's #54 Motion for Access to CM/ECF. The Court declines to make an exception to the general rule that "a pro se litigant is not permitted to file documents in CM/ECF." United States District Court Middle District of Florida, Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing, p. 3 (April 1, 2024). It does not appear that CM/ECF access is "necessary to avoid unreasonable burdens and to promote access to information." See Hebdon v. Diabetes & Endocrine Ctr. of Fla., P.A., No. 6:22-CV-1879-WWB-DCI, 2023 WL 2186038, at *2 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 23, 2023). Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/12/2025. (BPC)
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Filing 60
TEXT ORDER denying as moot Defendants' #30, #34, #40 and #41 Motions to Dismiss, in light of the filing of Plaintiff's amended Complaint (Doc. #46). Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/12/2025. (BPC)
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Filing 59
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #50 Plaintiff's Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default in light of Plaintiff filing an amended motion (#55). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 12/12/2025. (WFM)
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| Filing 58 AMENDED CERTIFICATE of service by Dean Christopher Longo re #46 Amended Complaint. (LD) |
| Filing 57 AMENDED CERTIFICATE of service by Dean Christopher Longo re #49 Response in Opposition to Motion, #48 Response in Opposition to Motion, #47 Response in Opposition to Motion, #51 Response in Opposition to Motion. (LD) |
| Filing 56 NOTICE of Jury Demand by Dean Christopher Longo re #46 Amended Complaint, (LD) |
| Filing 55 AMENDED MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Vereb by Dean Christopher Longo. (LD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 54 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Access to CM/ECF by Dean Christopher Longo. (LD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 53 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman. Related case(s): No (Jolly, Andrew) |
| Filing 52 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman. (Jolly, Andrew) |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss re #41 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Dean Christopher Longo. (EGP) |
| Filing 50 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Vereb by Dean Christopher Longo. (EGP) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 49 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dean Christopher Longo. (EGP) |
| Filing 48 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss re #40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Dean Christopher Longo. (EGP) |
| Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #34 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Dean Christopher Longo. (EGP) |
| Filing 46 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Eric Aeppli, Jessica Doe, Does 1 Through 10, Kim Henderson, Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman, Keith B. Johnson, Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi, Sheeba M. Mesghali, Vereb with Jury Demand. filed by Dean Christopher Longo. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Dean Christopher Longo.(EGP) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of hearing: re: #2 Notice of Referral to IDEAL Program. IDEAL Case Management Conference set for 12/16/2025 at 11:30 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. (WFM) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of Supplemental Local Rule 3.01(g) Certification re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Christopher D. Smith, Sr on behalf of Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi (Smith, Christopher) Modified on 11/24/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Trumble on behalf of Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi (Trumble, Matthew) |
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Filing 42
ENDORSED ORDER granting nunc pro tunc #21 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Sheriff Kurt Hoffman answer or response due 12/11/2025; Deputy Russell Henderson answer or response due 12/11/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 11/24/2025. (WFM)
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| Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Eric Aeppli. (Campbell, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali. (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 39 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Sheeba M. Mesghali. (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 38 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Keith B. Johnson. (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali. Related case(s): No (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Tiffany Noelle Hampton on behalf of Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali. Lead Counsel: Tiffany Noelle Hampton. (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance by Tiffany Noelle Hampton on behalf of Keith B. Johnson, Sheeba M. Mesghali (Hampton, Tiffany) |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Kim Henderson. (Kessler, Bryan) |
| Filing 33 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Kim Henderson. (Kessler, Bryan) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan S. Kessler, I on behalf of Kim Henderson (Kessler, Bryan) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Bryan S. Kessler, I on behalf of Kim Henderson. Lead Counsel: Bryan Kessler. (Kessler, Bryan) |
| Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi. (Smith, Christopher) |
| Filing 29 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi. (Smith, Christopher) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Christopher D. Smith, Sr on behalf of Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi. Lead Counsel: Christopher D. Smith. (Smith, Christopher) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Smith, Sr on behalf of Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi (Smith, Christopher) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Eric Aeppli. Related case(s): No (Campbell, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Alexandria Campbell on behalf of Eric Aeppli (Campbell, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Eric Aeppli. (Mohammadbhoy, Adam) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Adam Mohammadbhoy on behalf of Eric Aeppli. Lead Counsel: Adam Mohammadbhoy, Esq.. (Mohammadbhoy, Adam) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Mohammadbhoy on behalf of Eric Aeppli (Mohammadbhoy, Adam) |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman. (Jolly, Andrew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Andrew Jolly on behalf of Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman. Lead Counsel: Andrew W. Jolly. (Jolly, Andrew) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney's Appearance by Andrew Jolly on behalf of Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman (Jolly, Andrew) |
| Filing 18 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Julia Vereb. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LD) |
| Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Sheeba M. Mesghali. (LD) |
| Filing 16 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Keith B. Johnson. (LD) |
| Filing 15 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Gloria Mallucci. (LD) |
| Filing 14 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Eric Aeppli. (LD) |
| Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on 10/31/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Kurt Hoffman. (LD) |
| Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Peter Malluchi. (LD) |
| Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Kim Henderson. (LD) |
| Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Russell Henderson. (LD) |
| Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Frank Vereb. (LD) |
| Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on 10/30/2025 by Dean Christopher Longo as to Julia Vereb. (LD) |
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Filing 7
CIVIL Action Order. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 10/31/2025. (BGS)
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| Filing 6 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). (BGS) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE 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 file promptly a Notice of a Related Action identifying and describing any related action either pending or closed 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. 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). (BGS) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Eric Aeppli, Kim Henderson, Russell Henderson, Kurt Hoffman, Keith B. Johnson, Gloria Mallucci, Peter Malluchi, Sheeba M. Mesghali, FNU Vereb. (EGP) |
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Filing 3
TEXT ORDER. Plaintiff filed his Complaint in this case on July 18, 2025. (Doc. #1). Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) provides that "If a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court - on motion or on its own after notice to plaintiff - must dismiss the action without prejudice...." The 90-day service period lapsed on October 16, 2025, and Plaintiff has failed to serve the defendants or otherwise provide notice to the Court that defendants were served. Accordingly, on or before November 7, 2025, Plaintiff shall serve defendants with process and file proof of the same. Failure to do will result in this case being dismissed without further notice. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 10/17/2025. (BPC)
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| Filing 2 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (EJC) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee $405.00, receipt number TPA72594 filed by Dean Christopher Longo.(LD) |
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