Plaintiff Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against Defendants Governor Ronald D. DeSantis, Acting Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Meredity Ivey, Board Chair of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Martin Garcia, Board Members of the Central Tourism Oversight District Michael Sasso, Brian Aungst, Jr., Ron Peri, and Bridget Ziegler and Administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District John Classe. Plaintiff alleged that defendants violated the Contracts Clause, Takings Clause, Due Process Clause and First Amendment by interfering with its contracts with the Reedy Creek Improvement District in retaliation for its protected speech about Florida House Bill 1557.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. and WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC |
RONALD D DESANTIS, Meredith Ivey, Martin Garcia, Michael Sasso, Brian Aungst, Jr., Ron Peri, Bridget Ziegler, John Classe and BRIAN AUNGST JR |
4:2023cv00163 |
April 26, 2023 |
US District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
MARTIN A FITZPATRICK |
MICHAEL J FRANK |
MARK E WALKER |
ALLEN C WINSOR |
Constitutional - State Statute |
28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights |
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Filing 118 Appeal Instructions re: 116 Notice of Appeal, : The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/form/eleventh-circuit-transcript-information-form **PLEASE NOTE** Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter in both the district court and the appeals court. Transcript Order Form due by 2/16/2024. (kdm) |
Filing 117 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 116 Notice of Appeal. (kdm) |
Set Deadlines re 116 Notice of Appeal : Certificate of Readiness (FRAP 11) due by 4/2/2024. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 5/2/2024. (kdm) |
Filing 116 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 115 Clerk's Judgment, 114 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,,,, by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. ( Filing fee $605 Receipt Number AFLNDC-8568137.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) |
Filing 115 CLERK'S JUDGMENT re 114 ORDER GRANTING 93 , 94 MOTIONS TO DISMISS. (kdm) |
Filing 114 ORDER GRANTING 93 , 94 MOTIONS TO DISMISS. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 1/31/2024. The clerk will enter a judgment that says, "This case was resolved on motions to dismiss. Plaintiff's claims against the Governor and the Department Secretary are dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiff's claims against the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board members are dismissed on the merits for failure to state a claim." The clerk will close the file. (kdm) |
Filing 113 RESPONSE by BRIAN AUNGST JR, CHARBEL BARAKAT, MARTIN GARCIA, GLENTON GILZEAN, JR, RON PERI, BRIDGET ZIEGLER re 112 Notice (Other) . (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 112 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) |
Filing 111 Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR:Motion Hearing held on 12/12/2023 re 93 and 94 MOTIONS to Dismiss - arguments presented - written order to follow (Court Reporter Kairisa Magee (USDC-Tallahassee)) (tss) |
Filing 110 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 93 and 94 MOTIONS to Dismiss Motion Hearing set for 12/12/2023 at 09:30 AM in the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 5 South, 111 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida, before JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/TiAnn StarkCourtroom Deputy Clerk to the Honorable Allen Winsor (tss) |
Filing 109 REPLY to Response to Motion re 93 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by BRIAN AUNGST JR, CHARBEL BARAKAT, MARTIN GARCIA, GLENTON GILZEAN, JR, RON PERI, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 108 REPLY to Response to Motion re 94 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 107 ORDER AUTHORIZING AMICUS FILING, granting 104 Consent MOTION for Leave to File. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 11/2/2023. The amicus brief (ECF No. 104 -1) is accepted as filed. (kdm) |
Filing 106 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) |
Filing 105 ORDER granting 101 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), attorney Adam W. Mitchell is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of amicus the Leadership Now Project. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 10/31/2023. (jcw) |
Filing 104 Consent MOTION for Leave to File re 94 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief) (LOCICERO, CAROL) |
Filing 103 ORDER AUTHORIZING AMICUS FILING, granting 102 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 10/31/2023. The amicus brief (ECF No. 102 -1) is accepted as filed. (kdm) |
Filing 102 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by FORMER GOVERNORS, SENIOR GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER OFFICALS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amici Brief) (TOBIN, CHARLES) |
Filing 101 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Adam W. Mitchell.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8352246.) by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (MITCHELL, ADAM) |
Filing 100 ORDER AUTHORIZING AMICUS FILING, granting 99 MOTION to File Amicus Brief. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 10/31/2023. The amicus brief (ECF No. 99 -1) is accepted as filed. (kdm) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 101 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Adam W. Mitchell. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (kdm) |
Filing 99 MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/13/2023). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief) (ERVIN, BRADLEY) |
Filing 98 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 94 STATE DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) Modified on 10/30/2023 (tss). |
Filing 97 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 93 CFTOD DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) Modified on 10/30/2023 (tss). |
Filing 96 ORDER GRANTING 95 MOTION FOR EXTENSION. (Deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Defendants motions to dismiss is extended to 10/30/2023)., Deadline for Defendants to file their replies is extended to 11/9/2023). Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 10/16/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 95 STIPULATION Regarding Briefing Schedule by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 94 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/12/2023). (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 93 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/12/2023). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss.) (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 92 ORDER GRANTING 91 MOTION TO WITHDRAW. Attorney BETH S BRINKMANN terminated. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/18/2023. Beth Brinkman is relieved of further responsibility in this case. The clerk will remove her from the CM/ECF distribution list. (kdm) |
Filing 91 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (BRINKMANN, BETH) |
Filing 90 ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE re 89 STIPULATION Regarding Briefing Schedule. (Defendants' deadline to respond to the Second Amended Complaint is 9/28/2023., Plaintiff's deadline to respond is 10/19/2023., Defendants may reply no later than 10/30/2023). Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/15/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 89 STIPULATION Regarding Briefing Schedule by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 88 ORDER DENYING AS MOOT 49 , 50 MOTIONS TO DISMISS. (Defendants must respond to the Second Amended Complaint by 9/21/2023). Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/7/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 87 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, RONALD D DESANTIS, MARTIN GARCIA, MEREDITH IVEY, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER, filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 86 ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PLAINTIFF'S 85 MOTION TO AMEND. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/1/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 85 MOTION to Amend/Correct 25 Amended Complaint by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint) (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 84 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to TRANSITION PROCESSING FORWARD Re: 59 ORDER STRIKING 57 UNAUTHORIZED FILING.. (***Return to sender - Insufficient address - Unable to forward.***) (No forwarding address located.) (kdm) |
Filing 83 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 82 REPLY to Response to Motion re 49 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 81 REPLY to Response to Motion re 50 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 80 ORDER granting 79 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), attorney Norman L. Eisen is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Amicus Curiae Former Governors, Senior Government Attorneys, and Other Former Officials. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 08/03/2023. (alb) |
Filing 79 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Norman L. Eisen.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8034492.) by FORMER GOVERNORS, SENIOR GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER OFFICALS. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement DC Bar Information/St. of Good Standing) (EISEN, NORMAN) |
Filing 78 NOTICE of Appearance by MATTHEW THOMAS NEWTON on behalf of FORMER GOVERNORS, SENIOR GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER OFFICALS (NEWTON, MATTHEW) |
Filing 77 ORDER granting 74 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), attorney Joseph Slaughter is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of amici curiae Former Governors, Senior Government Attorneys, and Former Officials. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 08/03/2023. (alb) |
Filing 76 ORDER GRANTING 72 , 73 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEFS. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 8/3/2023. The amicus briefs (ECF No. 72 -1 & ECF No. 73 -1) are accepted and deemed properly filed. (kdm) |
Filing 75 ORDER. The motions to appear pro hac vice, Docs. 69 , 70 , 71 , are GRANTED. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), the above attorneys are admitted pro hac vice on behalf of amicus curiae the Leadership Now Project. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 08/03/2023. (alb) |
Filing 74 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joseph Slaughter.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8033447.) by FORMER GOVERNORS, SENIOR GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER OFFICALS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NY certificate of good standing) (SLAUGHTER, JOSEPH) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 69 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Beth S. Brinkmann, 70 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Bradley K. Ervin, and 71 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kendall T. Burchard - Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (tss) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 79 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Norman L. Eisen.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8034492.) Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (alb) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 74 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joseph Slaughter. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (kdm) |
Filing 73 ***AMICUS BRIEF (ECF No. 72 -1 & ECF No. 73 -1) ARE ACCEPTED AND DEEMED PROPERLY FILED PER 76 ORDER GRANTING 72 , 73 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEFS*** --- Consent MOTION to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/16/2023). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief) (BRINKMANN, BETH) Modified on 8/3/2023 to add text (kdm). |
Filing 72 ***AMICUS BRIEF (ECF No. 72 -1 & ECF No. 73 -1) ARE ACCEPTED AND DEEMED PROPERLY FILED PER 76 ORDER GRANTING 72 , 73 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEFS*** --- MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by FORMER GOVERNORS, SENIOR GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER OFFICALS. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief) (TOBIN, CHARLES) Modified on 8/3/2023 to add text (kdm). |
Filing 71 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kendall T. Burchard.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8031653.) by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (BURCHARD, KENDALL) |
Filing 70 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Bradley K. Ervin.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8031615.) by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (ERVIN, BRADLEY) |
Filing 69 Consent MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Beth S. Brinkmann.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8031596.) by THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (BRINKMANN, BETH) |
Filing 68 ORDER REGARDING SCHEDULE re 53 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. The court will establish a litigation schedule after resolution of the pending motions to dismiss (ECF Nos. 49 , 50 ). Briefing on those motions is set to be completed August 9. ECF No. 48 . In the meantime, the parties must exchange Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures by August 21, 2023 signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/31/23. (Briefing on motions due 8/9/2023, and 26(a)(1) disclosures deadline due 8/21/2023.) (bkp) |
Filing 67 ORDER GRANTING 64 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/31/2023. The amicus brief (ECF No. 64 at 11-50) is accepted and deemed properly filed. (kdm) |
Filing 66 ORDER granting 63 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), the above attorney is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of amicus curiae Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 7/31/2023. (jcw) |
Filing 65 ORDER granting 62 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), the above attorney is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of amicus curiae Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 7/31/2023. (jcw) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 62 , 63 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. and Connor S. Sullivan.. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (kdm) |
Filing 64 ***AMICUS BRIEF (ECF 64 AT 11-50) IS ACCEPTED AND DEEMED PROPERLY FILED PER 67 ORDER GRANTING 64 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF*** --- Consent MOTION to File Amicus Brief Consent Motion and Memorandum in Support for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae the Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press in Support of Plaintiff Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/11/2023). (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified on 7/31/2023 to add text (kdm). |
Filing 63 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Connor S. Sullivan.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8020593.) by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing) (SULLIVAN, CONNOR) |
Filing 62 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr..( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-8020526.) by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Jurisdictions/ Courts of Admission, # 2 Exhibit B- Certificate of Good Standing) (BOUTROUS, THEODORE) |
Filing 61 ORDER GRANTING 60 MOTION FOR EXPANDED WORD LIMIT. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/27/2023. The memorandum (ECF No. 60 -1) and its accompanying exhibit (ECF No. 60 -2) are accepted as filed. (kdm) |
Filing 60 *** 60 -1 AND 60 -2 ACCEPTED AS FILED PER 61 ORDER GRANTING 60 MOTION FOR EXPANDED WORD LIMIT*** --- MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages / Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Exceed Word Limit for Opposition to CFTOD Defendants' Motion to Abstain or Dismiss by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Opposition to CFTOD Defendants' Motion to Abstain or Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Opposition) (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) Modified on 7/27/2023 to add text (kdm). |
Filing 59 ORDER STRIKING 57 UNAUTHORIZED FILING. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/26/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 58 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 49 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) |
Filing 57 ***STRICKEN PER 59 ORDER STRIKING UNAUTHORIZED FILING*** -- (Second) AMICUS BRIEF On Behalf of the Plaintiff TRANSITION PROCESSING FORWARD. (Revision 15 July 2023) (kdm) Modified on 7/26/2023 to add text (kdm). |
ACTION NO LONGER REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR notified that action is no longer needed Re: 49 , 50 MOTION to Dismiss. (Response is due on 7/26/2023) (kdm) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR notified that action is needed Re: 49 , 50 MOTION to Dismiss - Response due 7/10/2023. (***None filed to date.***) (kdm) |
Filing 56 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 25(D) by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 55 ORDER STRIKING UNAUTHORIZED FILING, re 54 AMICUS BRIEF Oon Behalf of the Plaintiff TRANSITION PROCESSING FORWARD. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/14/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 54 ***STRICKEN PER 55 ORDER STRIKING UNAUTHORIZED FILING*** -- AMICUS BRIEF Oon Behalf of the Plaintiff TRANSITION PROCESSING FORWARD. (kdm) Modified on 7/14/2023 to add text (kdm). |
Filing 53 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) |
Filing 52 ORDER GRANTING 51 MOTION FOR EXPANDED WORD LIMIT. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/27/2023. The memorandum (ECF No. 51 -1) is accepted as filed. The word limit for Plaintiffs response is also expanded to 11,000 words. (kdm) |
Filing 51 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Unopposed Motion to Exceed Word Limit for Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Ex. A to Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Ex. B to Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss) (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 50 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 7/10/2023). (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 49 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 7/10/2023). (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 48 ORDER REGARDING 34 SCHEDULE. (Deadline to file motions to dismiss is 6/26/2023., Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 6/27/2023., Plaintiff's deadline to respond to any motions to dismiss is 7/26/2023., Defendants may reply no later than 8/9/2023). Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/2/2023. (kdm) |
Filing 47 ORDER STRIKING 44 FILING OF NONPARTY. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/2/2023. The court has denied Huminski's motion to intervene. ECF No. 24 ; see also ECF No. 28 (denying reconsideration). (kdm) |
Filing 46 NOTICE of Appearance by ANITA J PATEL on behalf of RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY (PATEL, ANITA) |
Filing 45 ORDER ON DISQUALIFICATION. Defendants' motion to disqualify, ECF No. 33 , is DENIED. However, for other reasons articulated here, I disqualify myself from further participation in this case. CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER no longer assigned to case. Case reassigned to JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR for all further proceedings. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 6/1/2023. (erl) **Please use the new judge's initials for all future filings: 4:23cv163-AW/MJF. |
ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR notified that action is needed Re: 45 Order on Disqualification. (erl) |
Filing 44 ***STRICKEN PER 47 ORDER STRIKING 44 FILING OF NONPARTY*** --- MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME and MOTION TO REFER OBSTRUCTION OF SERVICE TO FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT by Scott Huminski. (sjb) Modified on 6/2/2023 to add text (kdm). |
Filing 43 RESPONSE to Motion re 33 MOTION to Disqualify Judge Mark E. Walker filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 42 ORDER granting 37 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), the above attorney is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of the relevant defendants. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 5/25/2023. (jcw)(Appointed PETER ANDREW PATTERSON) |
Filing 41 ORDER granting 39 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), the above attorney is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of the relevant defendants. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 5/25/2023. (jcw)(Appointed JOHN D RAMER) |
Filing 40 ORDER granting 38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C), the above attorney is admitted pro hac vice on behalf of the relevant defendants. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 5/25/2023. (jcw)(Appointed MEGAN MARIE WOLD) |
Filing 39 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John D. Ramer.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7884845.) by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (RAMER, JOHN) |
Filing 38 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Megan M. Wold.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7884809.) by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (WOLD, MEGAN) |
Filing 37 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Peter A. Patterson.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7884789.) by BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (PATTERSON, PETER) |
Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID HENRY THOMPSON on behalf of BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER (THOMPSON, DAVID) |
Filing 35 NOTICE - This Court will take no action, scheduling or otherwise, in this case until it rules on the pending motion for disqualification. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 5/23/23. (sjb) |
Filing 34 STIPULATION Regarding Briefing Schedule and Service of Process by RONALD D DESANTIS, MEREDITH IVEY. (WHITAKER, HENRY) |
Filing 33 MOTION to Disqualify Judge Mark E. Walker by RONALD D DESANTIS. (GUARD, JOHN) |
Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by JASON BRENT GONZALEZ on behalf of BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER (GONZALEZ, JASON) |
Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH MASTERMAN on behalf of BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER (MASTERMAN, JOSEPH) |
Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by CHARLES JUSTIN COOPER on behalf of BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, MARTIN GARCIA, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER (COOPER, CHARLES) |
Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID MATTHEW COSTELLO on behalf of RONALD D DESANTIS (COSTELLO, DAVID) |
Filing 28 ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - Accordingly, his motion for reconsideration, ECF No. 27 , is DENIED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 5/16/23. (sjb) |
Filing 27 MOTION TO RECONSIDER OR TO AMEND FINAL ORDER by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (sjb) |
Filing 26 Plaintiff's First AMENDED Notice Under FRCP 5.1 and LR 24.1 filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (LOSEY, ADAM) Modified on 5/9/2023 to correct document title. (kjw) |
Filing 25 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants , filed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (LOSEY, ADAM) Modified on 5/8/2023 edit to docket text (sjb). |
Filing 24 ORDER DENYING MOTION TO INTERVENE - However, the motion to intervene, ECF No. 23 , is DENIED without prejudice to file a separate lawsuit. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 5/4/23. (sjb) |
Filing 23 MOTION to Intervene (filed by a third party). (sjb) |
Filing 22 ORDER ADMITTING DANIEL M. PETROCELLI PRO HAC VICE - The 21 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 5/2/23. (sjb) |
Filing 21 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Daniel M. Petrocelli.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7848896.) by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (PETROCELLI, DANIEL) |
Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. JOHN CLASSE served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. BRIDGET ZIEGLER served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. BRIAN AUNGST JR served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. MICHAEL SASSO served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 16 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. RON PERI served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. MARTIN GARCIA served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. MEREDITH IVEY served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. RONALD D DESANTIS served on 5/1/2023, answer due 5/22/2023. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 12 ORDER ADMITTING ALAN E. SCHOENFELD PRO HAC VICE - The 6 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/28/23. (sjb) |
Filing 11 ORDER ADMITTING JONATHAN HACKER PRO HAC VICE - The 8 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/28/23. (sjb) |
Filing 10 ORDER ADMITTING STEPHEN D. BRODY PRO HAC VICE - The 7 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 4/28/23. (sjb) |
Filing 9 ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall reassign this case to another Magistrate Judge within this District given my recusal. MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK recused. Case reassigned to MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK for all further proceedings. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 4/28/23. (sjb)(Please use new judge's initials for future filings: 4:23cv163-MW/MJF) |
Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Hacker.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7844215.) by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (HACKER, JONATHAN) |
Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Stephen D. Brody.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7844166.) by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (BRODY, STEPHEN) |
Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alan E. Schoenfeld.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7843989.) by WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS US INC. (SCHOENFELD, ALAN) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: 9 Order (sjb) |
Filing 5 Summons Issued as to BRIAN AUNGST JR, JOHN CLASSE, RONALD D DESANTIS, MARTIN GARCIA, MEREDITH IVEY, RON PERI, MICHAEL SASSO, BRIDGET ZIEGLER. (Attachments: # 1 summons, # 2 summons, # 3 summons, # 4 summons, # 5 summons, # 6 summons, # 7 summons) (sjb) |
Filing 4 NOTICE Under FRCP 5.1 and LR 24.1 by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. identifying Corporate Parent THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc... (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (LOSEY, ADAM) |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7840257.), filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Summons for Ronald D. DeSantis, # 4 Summons for Meredith Ivey, # 5 Summons for Martin Garcia, # 6 Summons for Michael Sasso, # 7 Summons for Ron Peri, # 8 Summons for Bridget Ziegler, # 9 Summons for Brian Aungst, Jr., # 10 Summons for John Classe) (LOSEY, ADAM) |
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