Zedaker v. The Florida State University Board of Trustees et al
| James C. Zedaker, Sr. |
| The Florida State University Board of Trustees, Richard McCullough, Sally McRorie, James Clark, Lisa Scoles, Amber Wagner, Michelle Douglas, Laura McElhaney, John and Jane Does 1-10, Laura Gunder McClary and Laura McClary |
| 8:2025cv03309 |
| December 8, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Steven D Merryday |
| Amanda Arnold Sansone |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
Docket Report
RSS Track this Docket
This docket was last retrieved on June 5, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
| Document Text |
|---|
| Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Second Amended Complaint filed by James C. Zedaker, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit List and Exhibits)(Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition re #25 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by James C. Zedaker, Sr. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Dismiss by FSU, McCullough, McRorie, Clark, Wagner, Douglas and Scoles by The Florida State University Board of Trustees. (Keri, Brian) Modified text on 5/18/2026 (BD). |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Laura McElhaney. (Ito, Jamie) |
| Filing 23 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by James C. Zedaker, Sr. Related document: #9 Amended Complaint filed by James C. Zedaker, Sr..(Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER: Laura McElhaney moves (Doc. #21) to dismiss the plaintiff's claims against McElhaney. An earlier order (Doc. #20) strikes the complaint. McElhaney's motion is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/13/2026. (DM) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's claims against McElhaney by Laura McElhaney. (Ito, Jamie) |
Filing 20
ORDER striking the amended complaint (Doc. #9) and denying as moot the motion (Doc. #19) to extend the time within which to respond to the amended complaint. The plaintiff may amend the complaint not later than May 1, 2026. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/9/2026. (DM)
|
| Filing 19 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #9 AMENDED COMPLAINT by McCullough, McRorie, Clark, Wagner, Douglas, Scoles and by The Florida State University Board of Trustees. (Keri, Brian) Modified on 4/8/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian C. Keri on behalf of The Florida State University Board of Trustees (Keri, Brian) |
| Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on 03/25/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Laura McElhaney. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 16 RETURN of service executed on 03/27/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Sally McRorie. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 15 RETURN of service executed on 03/23/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Richard McCullough. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 14 RETURN of service executed on 03/23/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Michelle Douglas. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on 03/23/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Lisa Scoles. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on 03/23/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to James Clark. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on 03/23/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to The Florida State University Board of Trustees. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on 03/23/2026 by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Amber Wagner., SUMMONS returned executed by James C. Zedaker, Sr. Amber Wagner served on 3/23/2026, answer due 4/13/2026., SUMMONS returned unexecuted by James C. Zedaker, Sr as to Amber Wagner. (Zedaker, James) |
| Filing 9 **STRICKEN per Order No. 20.** AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by James C. Zedaker, Sr.(Zedaker, James) Modified on 4/10/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS issued as to James Clark, Michelle Douglas, Laura McCelhaney, Richard McCullough, Sally McRorie, Lisa Scoles, The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida, The Florida State University Board of Trustees, Amber Wagner. (LNR) |
| Filing 7 PROPOSED summons to be issued by James C. Zedaker, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons)(Zedaker, James) |
|
Filing 6
ORDER denying Zedaker's motion (Doc. #5) to extend by sixty days the time within which to serve the defendants with the complaint (Doc. 1). Zedaker must serve the defendants no later than MARCH 27, 2026, or an order will dismiss the action. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/9/2026. (DM)
|
| Filing 5 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Service of Process Under Rule 4(m) by James C. Zedaker, Sr. (Zedaker, James) |
|
Filing 4
ORDER granting motion (Doc. #2) for leave to file documents using the Middle District of Florida's electronic docketing system, CM/ECF. No later than MARCH 13, 2026, Zedaker may register for CM/ECF. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/27/2026. (DM)
|
| Filing 3 MOTION for Reasonable Accomodations by James C. Zedaker. (BD) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to File Electronically by James C. Zedaker. (BD) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Tricia Buchholz, James Clark, Debra Cole, John/Jane Does 1-20, Michelle Douglas, Carolyn Egan, Renisha Gibbs, Janet Kistner, Alma Littles, Laura McCelhaney, Richard McCullough, Sally McRorie, Ryan Pagel, Lisa Scoles, The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida, The Florida State University Board of Trustees, Marci Valenzuela, Amber Wagner with Jury Demand Filing fee $405.00, receipt number TPA73443 filed by James C. Zedaker. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MCB) |
Access additional case information on PACER
Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the U.S. Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.
Access this case on the Florida Middle District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System
- Search for Party Aliases
- Associated Cases
- Attorneys
- Case File Location
- Case Summary
- Docket Report
- History/Documents
- Parties
- Related Transactions
- Check Status
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
