Hart v. Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc.
Plaintiff: BRIDGETTE HART
Defendant: LIL' STARS LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Case Number: 8:2026cv01849
Filed: June 25, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Natalie Hirt Adams
Referring Judge: Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 0794 Job Discrimination (Handicap)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 21, 2026 Filing 21 Amended RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Bridgette Hart. (Blye, Tanesha) Modified on 8/21/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
August 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ENDORSED ORDER: The Clerk is directed to STRIKE plaintiff's response (Doc. #19) because it violates the Local Rules. Specifically, it does not comply with the requirement that the main text be "2.0 double-spaced." See Local Rule 1.08(a). Further, it appears that, if the response complied with Local Rule 1.08(a), the response would violate Local Rule 3.01(c), which requires that responses be no longer than twenty pages. No later than August 21, 2026, the plaintiff may file a response that complies with the Local Rules. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 8/20/2026. (GTD)
August 20, 2026 Filing 19 **STRICKEN per Order No. 20.** RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Bridgette Hart. (Blye, Tanesha) Modified on 8/21/2026 as to docket text (LJC).
August 18, 2026 Filing 18 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 8/18/2026. (DIGITAL) (CDR)
August 7, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The 8/14/2026 IDEAL case management conference is rescheduled to 8/18/2026 at 01:30 PM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. (CJF)
August 6, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE of hearing: IDEAL Case Management Conference set for 8/14/2026 at 09:45 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. (CJF)
July 31, 2026 Filing 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc.. (Moran, Gregg)
July 30, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit EEOC Charge of Discrimination, #2 Exhibit DCF Inspection Reports)(Moran, Gregg)
July 23, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Larry S. Hersch on behalf of Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc. (Hersch, Larry)
July 23, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Gregg Michael Moran on behalf of Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc. Lead Counsel: Gregg Moran. (Moran, Gregg) Modified text on 7/24/2026 (ABM).
July 23, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Gregg M. Moran and Larry S. Hersch 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). (MSN)
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc., answer or response due July 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/22/2026. (GTD)
July 22, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc.. (Moran, Gregg)
July 22, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Gregg Michael Moran on behalf of Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc. (Moran, Gregg)
July 10, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bridgette Hart. (Blye, Tanesha)
July 10, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Bridgette Hart. Related case(s): Yes (Blye, Tanesha)
July 6, 2026 Filing 5 RETURN of service executed on 07/02/2026 by Bridgette Hart as to Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc. (Blye, Tanesha) Modified on 7/6/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB).
June 27, 2026 Filing 4 CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER & IDEAL REFERRAL: This case is REFERRED for consideration of the IDEAL program. No later than seven (7) days after the IDEAL conference, the parties must file either the Stipulated Consent to the IDEAL Program or submit the standard Case Management Report. See the IDEAL Order attached to this Civil Case Order. 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. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit IDEAL Referral Order) (GTD)
June 26, 2026 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc. (AM)
June 26, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:26-cv-01849-KKM-NHA. (AM)
June 25, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Lil' Stars Learning Center, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25165477) filed by Bridgette Hart. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Blye, Tanesha) Modified to remove capitalization on 6/26/2026 (AM).

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Plaintiff: BRIDGETTE HART
Represented By: Tanesha Walls Blye
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Defendant: LIL' STARS LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Represented By: Larry S. Hersch
Represented By: Gregg Michael Moran
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