PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC et al v. ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT et al
Plaintiff: PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC and ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ
Defendant: ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT and ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Case Number: 3:2023cv10385
Filed: May 17, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: ZACHARY C BOLITHO
Referring Judge: T KENT WETHERELL
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINES re #23 Plaintiff's Consented-to MOTION to Extend Deadlines. Defendants shall have until 8/21/2023, to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint or, if filed, the amended complaint. If Defendants respond to the operative complaint with a motion to dismiss, Plaintiffs shall have 28 days from the date the motion is filed to file a response. The parties shall have until 8/21/2023, to hold their Rule 26(f) conference. The parties shall have 14 days from the date the Rule 26(f) conference is held to file the report of the conference and proposed case management schedule. All other deadlines in the Initial Scheduling Order are tolled pending consideration of the parties' Rule 26(f) conference report. (Rule 26(f) Conference Report due 9/4/2023)). Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 7/7/2023. (mb)
July 6, 2023 Filing 23 Consent MOTION to Extend Time by SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ. (AGARWAL, SHALINI)
July 6, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: #23 Consent MOTION to Extend Time (mb)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINES re #21 Parties' Joint MOTION to Extend Deadlines. Defendants shall have until August 7, 2023, to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint or, if filed, the amended complaint. The parties shall have until August 7, 2023, to hold their Rule 26(f) conference. The parties shall have 14 days from the date the Rule 26(f) conference is held to file the report of the conference and proposed case management schedule. All other deadlines in the Initial Scheduling Order are tolled pending consideration of the Rule 26(f) conference report. (Answer due by 8/7/2023). (Rule 26(f) conference to be held by 8/7/2023). (Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 8/21/2023). Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 6/14/2023. (mb)
June 13, 2023 Filing 21 Joint MOTION to Extend Timeto Respond to Complaint, Conduct Rule 26(F) Attorney Conference and File Joint Report of Attorney Planning Meeting by ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. (MARSEY, JOHN)
June 13, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: #21 Joint MOTION to Extend Timeto Respond to Complaint, Conduct Rule 26(F) Attorney Conference and File Joint Report of Attorney Planning Meeting (mb)
June 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER. This case is before the Court based on the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice filed by attorney Kamera Boyd (Doc. #19 ). The Court finds based on the motion and supporting documentation that Ms. Boyd meets the requirements of Local Rule 11.1 to appear pro hac vice. The Court also notes that the applicable fee has been paid. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and attorney Kamera Boyd is authorized to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs. Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 06/09/23. (jfj)
June 8, 2023 Filing 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kamera Boyd.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7910256.) by SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - NY certificate of good standing) (BOYD, KAMERA)
June 8, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: #19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kamera Boyd.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7910256.) (mb)
June 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER re #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Appointed LYNN BETH OBERLANDER for SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, and ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ). Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 6/7/2023. (mb)
June 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER re #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Appointed KRISTY L PARKER for PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC); re #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Appointed JOHN LANGFORD for PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC). That the motions are GRANTED, and attorneys Kristy Parker and John Langford are authorized to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs. Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 6/6/2023. (mb)
June 6, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lynn B.Oberlander.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7906014.) by SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - NY certificate of good standing) (OBERLANDER, LYNN)
June 6, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: #16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lynn B.Oberlander. (Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7906014.) (mb)
June 5, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John Langford.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7904475.) by PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC. (LANGFORD, JOHN)
June 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Appointed PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER for SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, and ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ). Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 6/5/2023. (mb)
June 5, 2023 Filing 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kristy Parker.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7904427.) by PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC. (PARKER, KRISTY)
June 5, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: #12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paul J. Safier. (Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7900953.) (mb)
June 2, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paul J. Safier.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7900953.) by SARAH BRANNEN, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, GEORGE M JOHNSON, DAVID LEVITHAN, KYLE LUKOFF, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - PA certificate of good standing) (SAFIER, PAUL)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 6/13/2023. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/13/2023. Discovery due by 10/2/2023. Signed by JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II on 5/30/2023. (mb)
May 30, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE T KENT WETHERELL II notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint, #8 , #9 , #10 Notices of Appearance. (Please see proposed ISO.) (jfj)
May 26, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by JEFFREY JAMES GROSHOLZ on behalf of All Defendants (GROSHOLZ, JEFFREY)
May 26, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by NICOLE SIEB SMITH on behalf of All Defendants (SMITH, NICOLE)
May 26, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN DAVID MARSEY on behalf of All Defendants (MARSEY, JOHN)
May 25, 2023 Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT of Service for SUMMONS; COMPLAINT WITH EXHIBITS; CIVIL COVER SHEET; RULE 7.1 STATEMENT TRISTIAN WILLIAMS served on ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD on 5/24/23, filed by PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC. (AGARWAL, SHALINI)
May 25, 2023 Filing 6 AFFIDAVIT of Service for SUMMONS; COMPLAINT WITH EXHIBITS; CIVIL COVER SHEET; RULE 7.1 STATEMENT TRISTIAN WILLIAMS served on ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT on 5/24/2023, filed by PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC. (AGARWAL, SHALINI)
May 18, 2023 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (#1 Summons - ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD) (mb)
May 17, 2023 Filing 4 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC. (AGARWAL, SHALINI)
May 17, 2023 Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC. (AGARWAL, SHALINI)
May 17, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (AGARWAL, SHALINI)
May 17, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7872809.), filed by KYLE LUKOFF, LINDSAY DURTSCHI, ANN NOVAKOWSKI, SARAH BRANNEN, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, GEORGE M JOHNSON, PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC, ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ, DAVID LEVITHAN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 -, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 SUMMONS FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, #31 SUMMONS FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD) (AGARWAL, SHALINI)

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Plaintiff: PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KRISTY L PARKER
Represented By: JOHN THOMAS LANGFORD
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: SARAH BRANNEN
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: LINDSAY DURTSCHI
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: GEORGE M JOHNSON
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: DAVID LEVITHAN
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: KYLE LUKOFF
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: ANN NOVAKOWSKI
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Plaintiff: ASHLEY HOPE PEREZ
Represented By: SHALINI GOEL AGARWAL
Represented By: KAMERA ELLA BOYD
Represented By: LYNN BETH OBERLANDER
Represented By: PAUL JOSEPH SAFIER
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Defendant: ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Represented By: JOHN DAVID MARSEY
Represented By: NICOLE SIEB SMITH
Represented By: JEFFREY JAMES GROSHOLZ
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Defendant: ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Represented By: JOHN DAVID MARSEY
Represented By: JEFFREY JAMES GROSHOLZ
Represented By: NICOLE SIEB SMITH
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