Cadle v. Judd et al
| Taylor Cadle |
| Grady Judd, Melissa Turnage, Henry Cadle and William Rushing |
| Rodney Max |
| 8:2025cv02790 |
| October 10, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sean P Flynn |
| Kathryn Kimball Mizelle |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Civil Rights Violation |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 64 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #43 Response in Opposition to Motion by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
Filing 63
MEDIATION ORDER: This case is set for mediation on August 24, 2026. Within seven days following the mediation conference, Lead Counsel shall file a Mediation Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/23/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 62 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 08/24/26 before Rodney Max. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 61 MOTION for Default Judgment against Henry Cadle by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
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Filing 60
ENDORSED ORDER: The #53 Case Management Scheduling Order requires Lead Counsel to file a mediation notice by March 10, 2026. Lead Counsel fails to comply. Lead Counsel must submit a mediation notice no later than March 18, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/11/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 59 Entered in error. (MLR) Modified on 2/9/2026 (MLR). |
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Filing 58
ENDORSED ORDER: The Clerk entered default as to defendant Henry Cadle on February 4, 2026. Accordingly, Plaintiff must move for default judgment not later than March 11, 2026. See Local Rule 1.10(c). Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/6/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 57 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Henry Cadle. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 2/4/2026. (JKB) |
| Filing 56 MOTION for Default Judgment against Henry Cadle by Taylor Cadle. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Harkavy, Brenda) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 55 NOTICE of Service of Initial Disclosures and Statement of Consent to Electronic Service by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) Modified on 2/2/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). |
| Filing 54 NOTICE of Rule 26 Initial Disclosures by Grady Judd, William Rushing, Melissa Turnage. (Dudash, Thomas) Modified on 2/2/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). |
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Filing 53
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by August 20, 2026. Dispositive motions due by October 5, 2026. Pretrial Conference scheduled for March 11, 2027, at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Jury Trial scheduled for the April 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Conduct mediation by September 21, 2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/25/2026. (GSO)
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| Filing 52 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
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Filing 51
ENDORSED ORDER: Although Plaintiff Taylor Cadle #45 served Defendant Henry Cadle on December 16, 2026, Defendant Henry Cadle appears to have failed to timely answer Plaintiff's complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A). Accordingly, Plaintiff must move for a default as to defendant no later than February 3, 2026. See Local Rule 1.10(b). Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/16/2026. (MLR)
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Filing 50
ENDORSED ORDER granting the #48 Motion to File a Supplemental 3.01(g) certification. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/15/2026. (MLR)
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Filing 49
ENDORSED ORDER granting the #47 Motion to Strike. The Clerk shall STRIKE the #42 Response to the #39 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/15/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 48 MOTION to Supplement #39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Grady Judd, William Rushing, Melissa Turnage. (Dudash, Thomas). |
| Filing 47 Unopposed MOTION to Strike #42 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda). |
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Filing 46
ENDORSED ORDER: The #7 Civil Case Order requires the parties to submit a case management report within forty days after any Defendant appears. The parties fail to comply. No later than January 21, 2026, the parties must submit a case management report, or this action will become subject to dismissal without further notice. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/14/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 45 RETURN of service executed on 12/16/2025 by Taylor Cadle as to Henry Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
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Filing 44
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff has not proven service on defendant Henry Cadle within ninety days after filing this action. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). Plaintiff must prove service no later than January 26, 2026, or plaintiff's claims against Henry Cadle will become subject to dismissal without further notice. Id. ("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 the plaintiff--must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time."). Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/9/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 43 RESPONSE in Opposition re #39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 42 STRICKEN PER #49 ENDORSED ORDER*** RESPONSE in Opposition re #39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) Modified on 1/16/2026 (LD). |
| Filing 41 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Grady Judd, William Rushing, Melissa Turnage. (Campbell, Hank) |
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Filing 40
ENDORSED ORDER: As required by Local Rule 3.03, any nongovernmental party must file a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying parties and interested corporations in which any assigned judge may be a shareholder, as well as for other matters that might require consideration of recusal. Defendants must file the foregoing by using the template attached to (Doc. #7) (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab). Defendants must file the Disclosure Statement and Certification no later than January 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/23/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 39 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Grady Judd, William Rushing, Melissa Turnage. (Dudash, Thomas) |
| Filing 38 SUMMONS issued as to Henry Cadle. (JDR) |
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Melissa Turnage's #35 motion for an extension of time. The defendant shall respond to the complaint no later than December 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/8/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 36 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Hank B. Campbell of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB) |
| Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Melissa Turnage. (Campbell, Hank) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Hank B. Campbell on behalf of Melissa Turnage (Campbell, Hank) |
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Filing 33
ENDORSED ORDER: Although Plaintiff Taylor Cadle served Defendant Melissa Turnage on November 12, 2025, Turnage appears to have failed to timely answer Plaintiff's complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A). Accordingly, Plaintiff must move for a default as to Defendant no later than Wednesday, December 31, 2025. See Local Rule 1.10(b). Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/4/2025. (MLR)
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Filing 32
ORDER granting the #31 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants Grady Judd and William Rushing shall respond to the #14 Amended Complaint no later than December 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/4/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Grady Judd, William Rushing. (Campbell, Hank) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Hank B. Campbell on behalf of Grady Judd, William Rushing. (Campbell, Hank) |
| Filing 29 RETURN of service executed on 11/13/2025 by Taylor Cadle as to William Rushing. (Harkavy, Brenda) Modified on 11/25/2025 as to defendant name(ARL). |
| Filing 28 RETURN of service executed on 11/12/2025 by Taylor Cadle as to Melissa Turnage. (Harkavy, Brenda) Modified on 11/25/2025 as to defendant name (ARL). |
| REFUND for duplicate payment. Receipt number AFLMDC-23986834 refunded in the amount of $ $405.00 paid to Madeline Pendley.. (NLC) |
| Filing 27 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 26 SUMMONS issued as to Grady Judd, William Rushing, Melissa Turnage. (ABM) (Main Document 26 replaced on 11/5/2025 to flatten document) (ABM). |
| Filing 25 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 24 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 23 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brenda Harkavy on behalf of Taylor Cadle. Lead Counsel: Brenda Harkavy. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Taylor Cadle. (Harkavy, Brenda) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Troy A. Rafferty of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JG) |
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. Attorney M. Steward Ryan, Esq. may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Taylor Cadle. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the electronic filing registration requirement of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 10/27/2025. (WFM)
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. Attorney Brenda Harkavy, Esq. may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Taylor Cadle. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the electronic filing registration requirement of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 10/27/2025. (WFM)
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. Attorney Alexandria MacMaster, Esq. may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Taylor Cadle. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, counsel shall comply with the electronic filing registration requirement of Local Rule 2.01(c)(5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 10/27/2025. (WFM)
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| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE of counsel Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Madeline Pendley on behalf of Taylor Cadle (Pendley, Madeline) ***COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE USING THE CORRECT EVENT AND FORM FOUND IN THE COURT'S WEBSITE - WWW.FLMD.USCOURTS.GOV*** Modified on 10/27/2025 to add counsel notification (JG). |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Taylor Cadle. Related case(s): Yes (Pendley, Madeline) |
| Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Taylor Cadle. Related document: #2 Complaintfiled by Taylor Cadle.(Pendley, Madeline) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for M. Stewart Ryan to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24037575 for $150 by Taylor Cadle. (Pendley, Madeline) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Brenda Harkavy to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24037538 for $150 by Taylor Cadle. (Pendley, Madeline) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Alexandria MacMaster to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24037062 for $150 by Taylor Cadle. (Pendley, Madeline) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Madeline Pendley on behalf of Taylor Cadle. Lead Counsel: Madeline Pendley. (Pendley, Madeline) |
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER: Upon review, the Court finds this #2 Complaint impermissibly "contain[s] multiple counts where each count adopts the allegations of all preceding counts, causing each successive count to carry all that came before and the last count to be a combination of the entire complaint."). Weiland v. Palm Beach Cnty. Sheriff's Off., 792 F.3d 1313, 1321 (11th Cir. 2015). The Court DISMISSES the operative #2 Complaint and GRANTS plaintiff leave to amend no later than October 29, 2025. In addition, the Court notes that the complaint lists "John Does 1-10". Complaint at 17. In amending the complaint, the plaintiff shall show why the complaint should not be dismissed as to the unnamed parties. See Richardson v. Johnson, 598 F.3d 734, 738 (11th Cir. 2010) ("As a general matter, fictitious-party pleading is not permitted in federal court."). See also FRCP 10(a). The Court notes that in some circumstances, a plaintiff may sue an unnamed party whose identity will not be known prior to the filing of the complaint. See Jane Doe v. Salesforce, et al., No. 8:24-CV-01678-SDM-NHA, 2025 WL 2879524 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 9, 2025) (citing Bowens v. Superintendent of Miami S. Beach Police Dep't, 557 F. App'x 857, 862 (11th Cir. 2014)). However, the complaint must describe the unnamed defendants with enough specificity to enable service of process. Castle v. Cobb Cnty, Georgia, No. 22-12156, WL 3772501, at *1 (11th Cir. June 2, 2023) (per curiam). Here, plaintiff neither names "John Does 1-10" nor specifies what counts are relevant to them. See Weiland, 792 F.3d at 1323 (noting the mistake of "asserting multiple claims against multiple defendants without specifying which of the defendants are responsible for which acts."). Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/15/2025. (MLR)
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Filing 8
ENDORSED ORDER: In the light of the second #2 Complaint, the first #1 Complaint is dismissed as moot. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/15/2025. (MLR)
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Filing 7
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after any defendant appears. Each nongovernmental party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days after appearing. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/15/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE to ALL Counsel 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). (JVC) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Henry Cadle, Grady Judd, William Rushing, Melissa Turnage. (JTM) |
| Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn. New case number: 8:25-cv-02790-KKM-SPF. (KME) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brenda Harkavy, M. Stewart Ryan, Alexandria MacMaster, Troy A. Rafferty Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (KME) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23986850) filed by Taylor Cadle. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons)(Pendley, Madeline) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23986834) filed by Taylor Cadle.(Pendley, Madeline) |
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