Olivet University v. Rouhandeh
Plaintiff: Olivet University
Defendant: Alex Rouhandeh
Case Number: 8:2026cv00003
Filed: January 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Lindsay S Griffin
Referring Judge: Steven D Merryday
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Libel, Assault, Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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February 27, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE OF FILING: On February 26, 2026, the attached order was entered in the related, first-filed case, Olivet University v. Rouhandeh, No. 8:24-cv-771-SDM-LSG, Doc. 76. The attached order outlines specific deadlines and procedures for the parties. Failure to comply with the requirements in the attached order may result in a recommendation of dismissal of this action, Case No. 8:26-cv-00003-SDM-LSG. (ML)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER directing the parties to attend a case status conference before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/24/2026. (CJO)
February 12, 2026 Filing 7 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:26-cv-00003-SDM-LSG. Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli no longer assigned to the case. (SET)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER directing the clerk to assign the action to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 2/11/2026. (CJO)
January 21, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of compliance re 4 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Olivet University (Anderson, Yen-Yi)
January 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ENDORSED ORDER granting #3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Yen-Yi Anderson may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Olivet University. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 1/16/2026. (CPK)
January 16, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Yen-Yi Anderson to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. BFLMDC-24341555 for $150 by Olivet University. (Anderson, Yen-Yi) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli.
January 5, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:26-cv-3-SDM-AEP. (AA)
January 2, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Alex Rouhandeh with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24284201) filed by Olivet University. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Anderson, Yen-Yi)

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Plaintiff: Olivet University
Represented By: Yen-Yi Anderson
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