Johnson v. City of Sarasota
Plaintiff: Xianli Johnson
Defendant: City of Sarasota
Case Number: 8:2026cv01221
Filed: April 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Natalie Hirt Adams
Referring Judge: Steven D Merryday
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 23, 2026 Filing 14 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 6/23/2026. (DIGITAL) (CDR)
June 18, 2026 Filing 13 AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Sarasota with Jury Demand. filed by Xianli Johnson. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Xianli Johnson.(LSS)
June 12, 2026 NOTICE of CONSENT to Receive Notices of Electronic Filings at the email address of record by Xianli Johnson. (ARL)
June 11, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The IDEAL Case Management Conference hearing previously scheduled for 7/23/26 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: IDEAL Case Management Conference set for 6/23/2026 at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 11 A before Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. (NBM)
June 11, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of hearing: IDEAL Case Management Conference set for 7/23/2026 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 11 A before Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. At the hearing, the Court will discuss the IDEAL program and the parties' case management needs. (NBM)
June 4, 2026 Filing 10 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by City of Sarasota.(Recla, Amy)
June 4, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by City of Sarasota. Related case(s): No (Recla, Amy)
June 4, 2026 Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by City of Sarasota. (Recla, Amy)
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER: The defendant's unopposed motion (Doc. 6) to extend the time within which to respond to the complaint is GRANTED. No later than JUNE 4, 2026, the defendant must respond. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/22/2026. (BES)
May 21, 2026 Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint by City of Sarasota. (Recla, Amy)
May 21, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Amy Kathleen Recla on behalf of City of Sarasota. Lead Counsel: Amy K. Recla. (Recla, Amy)
May 15, 2026 Filing 4 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. (CDR)
May 6, 2026 Filing 3 RETURN of service executed on 4/29/2026 by Xianli Johnson as to City of Sarasota. (LNR)
April 27, 2026 Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to City of Sarasota. (LNR)
April 27, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of Sarasota with Jury Demand Filing fee $405, receipt number TPA74168 filed by Xianli Johnson. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LNR)

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