SMITH v. FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JENNIFER SMITH |
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, LATONYA BAKER, ALLYSON WATSON, LATRECHA SCOTT, D DENISE WALLACE, SARAH REINER, RICHARD E MITCHELL, RICA CALHOUN, GRAY ROBINSON P A and JULIE ZOLTY |
4:2024cv00367 |
September 12, 2024 |
US District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
Tallahassee Office |
MARTIN A FITZPATRICK |
MARK E WALKER |
Civil Rights: Jobs |
42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 194 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO SERVE UNSERVED DEFENDANTS - Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion, ECF No. #193 , is GRANTED. The deadline to serve any unserved Defendants is extended to 45 days after the stay in this case is lifted. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/1/24. (sjb) |
Filing 193 MOTION to Extend TimeTO SERVE UNSERVED DEFENDANTS by JENNIFER SMITH. (SMITH, JENNIFER) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #191 Order(No amended filing filed) (sjb) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #191 Order ( No response or amended filing docketed) (sjb) |
Filing 192 ORDER ON APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER - Accordingly, the Clerk shall VACATE the Magistrate Judge's order, ECF No. #186 . Plaintiff's request for oral argument included in her objections to the Magistrate Judge's order is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff's motion to stay, ECF No. #176 , is GRANTED. This case is STAYED pending resolution of Plaintiff's interlocutory appeal regarding Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction and Plaintiff's mandamus action before the Eleventh Circuit. The Clerk shall TERMINATE the pending motion for more definite statement, ECF No. #160 , to be re-gaveled once the stay is lifted. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 9/23/24. (sjb) |
Filing 191 ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall immediately refer Plaintiff's emergency objection, ECF No. #190 , to the presiding District Judge. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's third amended complaint or no later than 10/4/2024. Amended Pleadings due by 10/1/2024. Miscellaneous Deadline - by 10/4/2024. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/25/2024). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 9/23/24. (sjb)(Clerk referred filing to district judge) |
Filing 190 PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY OBJECTION TO ORDER NO. #186 AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT. (SMITH, JENNIFER) Modified to edit title on 9/23/2024 (rcb). |
ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed Re: #190 Response/Reply (sjb) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #189 PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY OBJECTION TO ORDER NO. #186 AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT. (sjb) Modified to edit title on 9/23/2024 (rcb). |
Filing 189 NOTICE OF FILING PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING REGARDING PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION 72 by JENNIFER SMITH re #159 Order on Motion for Protective Order,,,,, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's Response Motion for Protective RFP Supplemental Brief, #2 Exhibit Notice of Filing Email) (SMITH, JENNIFER) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #176 Time Sensitive MOTION to Stay CASE PENDING APPEAL. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (erl) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #187 Notice (Other), #188 Notice (Other),. (sjb) |
Filing 188 NOTICE of Compliance With M.D. Court's Order and Second Amended Response to Plaintiff's First Requests for Production by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES re #159 Order on Motion for Protective Order,,,,, (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 187 NOTICE of Compliance With M.D. Court's Order and Supplemental Answer to Plaintiff's First Interrogatories by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES re #159 Order on Motion for Protective Order,,,,, (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 186 *** VACATED PER #192 ORDER *** ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall include Plaintiff's contact information on the docket. The parties have until October 4, 2024, to respond to this Order and point to a specific motion which remains pending at the time of transfer, and to outline their discovery needs and estimations of the time necessary to complete discovery. Defendant FAMU should file a response to Plaintiff's motion to stay this case, ECF No. #176 , if they oppose the motion, no later than September 25, 2024. The motion for a more definite statement, ECF No. #160 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff has until October 1, 2024, to file a "third amended complaint" which shall be no longer than 30 pages, in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8 and this Order. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's third amended complaint or no later than October 4, 2024. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 9/17/24. (sjb) Modified on 9/23/2024 (sjb). |
Set Deadlines/Hearings Notify Chambers on 10/4/2024. Amended Pleadings due by 10/1/2024. Response to Plaintiff's motion to stay this case Deadline - by 9/25/2024. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/4/2024). (sjb) |
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #181 Notice (Other), #185 Notice (Other), #180 Case Transferred In - District Transfer, #183 Notice (Other), 179 Case Transferred Out to Another District, #184 Notice (Other), #182 Notice (Other),. (sjb) |
Filing 185 NOTICE of Service of University's Response to Plaintiff's Second Request for Production by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 184 NOTICE of Service of University's Answers to Plaintiff's Second Interrogatories by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 183 NOTICE of Service of University's Response to Plaintiff's Second Request for Admissions by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 182 NOTICE of Compliance with M.D. Court's Order Doc. 173 Regarding Response to Plaintiff's Request for Production No. 72 by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES re #173 Order on Motion for Protective Order,,, (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 181 NOTICE of Compliance With M.D. Court's Order Regarding Response to Plaintiff's First Request for Production by FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES re #144 Order on Motion for Discovery (SANTORO, MARIA) |
Filing 180 Case electronically transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 6:24-cv-00457. |
Filing 179 CASE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of Florida. (RN) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 178 ORDER granting #161 Motion to Transfer Venue. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this case to the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division, and to close the case. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/11/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 177 NOTICE of compliance re #176 Time Sensitive MOTION to Stay CASE PENDING APPEAL by Jennifer Smith (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 176 Time Sensitive MOTION to Stay Case Pending Appeal by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) Modified text on 9/9/2024 (KME). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 175 ORDER denying #169 Motion for Recusal. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/6/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 174 CERTIFICATE of compliance re #169 MOTION for Recusal of Judge Byron by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 173 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #117 Motion for Protective Order; taking under advisement #118 Motion for Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/5/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 172 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway: MOTION HEARING held on 9/5/2024 re #117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Court Reporter: Koretta Stanford (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 171 NOTICE of compliance with this Court's Orders (Doc. 143, 144, and 145) Regarding Answers to Plaintiff's First Interrogatories and First Request for Admissions by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 170 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re #165 Notice of Appeal,. Eleventh Circuit Transcript information form forwarded to pro se litigants and available to counsel at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under Forms and Publications/General. (RLK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 169 MOTION for Recusal of Judge Byron by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 168 RESPONSE in Opposition re #160 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 167 RESPONSE in Opposition re #161 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Transfer Venue filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 166 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on N/A before Linda Bond Edwards, Esq.. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 165 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #164 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Hearing / Conference by Jennifer Smith. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AFLMDC-22472566. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Court Order Doc 164)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 164 ORDER denying #86 Time-Sensitive Motion for Preliminary Injunction; denying #87 Motion for Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/30/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 163 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production, #117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions. Motion Hearing set for 9/5/2024 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. If the parties intend to order a transcript, please notify the courtroom deputy before the hearing to have a court reporter present. (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 162 TRANSCRIPT of MOTION HEARING (Docs 116 and 118) held on AUGUST 20, 2024 before Judge ROBERT M. NORWAY. Court Reporter/Transcriber: SHARON A. MILLER. Email address: sharon_miller@flmd.uscourts.gov. Telephone number: 8133015041. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/19/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/30/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/27/2024. (SAM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 161 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Transfer Venue by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 160 MOTION for More Definite Statement by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 159 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #116 Motion for Protective Order; taking under advisement #117 Motion for Protective Order; granting in part and taking under advisement #118 Motion for Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/20/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 156 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway: MOTION HEARING held on 8/20/2024 re #116 MOTION for Protective Order Interrogatories filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees, #118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Digital) (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 155 ENDORSED ORDER. In light of #151 Corrected Second Amended Complaint, the Court sua sponte advises the parties that they are permitted to reschedule their mediation date within the deadline established for conducting mediation in the #45 Case Management and Scheduling Order. Should the parties choose to do so, Plaintiff shall file an amended notice of mediation on or before September 3, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/20/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 154 NOTICE of Conferral by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Santoro, Maria) Modified docket text on 8/20/2024 (JOS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 153 NOTICE of Conferral by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Santoro, Maria) Modified docket text on 8/20/2024 (JOS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 152 NOTICE of Conferral by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Santoro, Maria) Modified docket text on 8/20/2024 (JOS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 151 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit FAMU EEOC Interr Resp, #2 Exhibit COL Equity Study, #3 Exhibit Reserve Class Email, #4 Exhibit Pernell Depo, #5 Exhibit Green Emails, #6 Exhibit Dec. 5 2023 Notice, #7 Exhibit Jan 23 2024 Notice, #8 Exhibit Fac Contract, #9 Exhibit Fac Handbook, #10 Exhibit Student Handbook, #11 Exhibit June 12 2023 memo, #12 Exhibit Salary Adjust, #13 Exhibit FAMU Resp to Smith Interr, #14 Exhibit Watson Dec #1, #15 Exhibit Watson Dec #2, #16 Exhibit Reyes Depo, #17 Exhibit Bailey Email, #18 Exhibit FAMU EEOC Pos Statement, #19 Exhibit Baker Emails, #20 Exhibit Baker Emails 2, #21 Exhibit Smith Affidavit)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 150 NOTICE by Jennifer Smith of Conferral (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 149 ORDER granting #133 Renewed Motion to Amend Complaint. Plaintiff shall file her second amended complaint on or before August 20, 2024. Plaintiff is instructed to file the exact version of the second amended complaint that was attached to the #133 Renewed Motion along with the exact same exhibits. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/16/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 148 NOTICE of Appearance by Teresa Ward on behalf of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Ward, Teresa) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 147 TRANSCRIPT of Discovery Motions Hearing held on 8/13/24 before Judge Robert M. Norway. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Suzanne L. Trimble, CRR, RPR, WA-CCR. Email address: trimblecourtreporter@outlook.com. Telephone number: 407.900.8775. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/16/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/13/2024. (SLT) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 146 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #116 MOTION for Protective Order Interrogatories, #118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production, #117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions. Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2024 at 11:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 145 ORDER granting in part and taking under advisement Defendant Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees' #116 Motion for Protective Order; taking under advisement Defendant Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees' #117 Motion for Protective Order; taking under advisement Defendant Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees' #118 Motion for Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/13/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 144 ORDER granting Plaintiff's #89 Motion to Pierce FERPA Confidentially. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/13/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 143 ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiff's #88 Motion to Pierce Attorney Client Privilege. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/13/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 142 Entered in error. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (RLK) Modified on 8/13/2024 (RLK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 140 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway: MOTION HEARING held on 8/13/2024 re #116 MOTION for Protective Order Interrogatories filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees, #88 MOTION for Discovery Motion to Pierce Attorney-Client Privilege filed by Jennifer Smith, #117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees, #118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees, #89 MOTION for Discovery to Pierce FERPA filed by Jennifer Smith. (Digital) (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 139 ENDORSED ORDER denying #137 Joint Motion to Continue Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/12/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 138 JOINT NOTICE Certifying Conferral by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Santoro, Maria) Modified on 8/9/2024 to edit docket text (JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 137 Joint MOTION to Continue Hearing by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 136 RESPONSE to Motion re #133 Second MOTION to Amend Complaint to File CSAC filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 135 ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiff's #109 Opposed Short-Form Discovery Motion to Compel Responses. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/25/2024. (MLS) Modified docket text on 8/5/2024 (EVK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 134 ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiff's #99 Opposed Short-Form Discovery Motion for Leave to Take Additional Depositions and Serve Additional Interrogatories. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/2/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 133 Second MOTION to Amend Complaint to File CSAC by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit 1 to SAC, #3 Exhibit 2 to SAC, #4 Exhibit 3 to SAC, #5 Exhibit 4 to SAC, #6 Exhibit 5 to SAC, #7 Exhibit 6 to SAC, #8 Exhibit 7 to SAC, #9 Exhibit 8 to SAC, #10 Exhibit 9 to SAC, #11 Exhibit 10 to SAC, #12 Exhibit 11 to SAC, #13 Exhibit 12 to SAC, #14 Exhibit 13 to SAC, #15 Exhibit 14 to SAC, #16 Exhibit 15 to SAC, #17 Exhibit 16 to SAC, #18 Exhibit 17 to SAC, #19 Exhibit 18 to SAC, #20 Exhibit 19 to SAC, #21 Exhibit 20 to SAC, #22 Exhibit 21 to SAC)(Smith, Jennifer) Modified text on 7/26/2024 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 132 ORDER granting #112 Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaints. The Second Amended Complaint #81 and Corrected Second Amended Complaint #84 are hereby STRICKEN. On or before July 31, 2024, Plaintiff shall either: (1) file the proposed Second Amended Complaint that was attached to #72 Amended Motion for an Extension of Time, and for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Add Parties; or (2) file a renewed motion to amend the Amended Complaint seeking permission to file #84 Corrected Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/24/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 131 NOTICE of Failure to Respond to Discovery Motions by Jennifer Smith re #99 Opposed MOTION for Leave to Take Additional Depositions and Serve Additional Interrogatories, #109 Opposed MOTION to Compel Responses from Defendant (FAMU), #88 MOTION for Discovery, #89 MOTION for Discovery (Smith, Jennifer) Modified text on 7/24/2024 (JK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 130 RESPONSE in Opposition re #118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 129 RESPONSE in Opposition re #117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 128 RESPONSE in Opposition re #116 MOTION for Protective Order Interrogatories filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 127 ENDORSED ORDER denying Plaintiff's #126 Motion to File Omnibus Response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/23/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 126 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Other Document :OMNIBUS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT FAMU'S MOTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 125 RESPONSE in Opposition re #86 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- Doc. 86 - Pltf's MFPI and Supporting MOL, #2 Exhibit 2- Doc. 86.6 - 12.05.23 Notice of Intent to Dismiss, #3 Exhibit 3- Doc. 86.7 - 01.23.24 Notice of Dismissal, #4 Exhibit 4- Doc. 86.4- 01.12.23 Letter P.B. Smith to Provost Watson, #5 Exhibit 5- Doc. 85 - Endorsed Order Adopting Corrected Second Amended Complaint, #6 Exhibit 6- Doc. 112 - Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaint, #7 Exhibit 7- Doc. 84.2- COL Equity Study, #8 Exhibit 8- Doc. 84.4 - Excerpt Pernell Deposition, #9 Exhibit 9- Doc 86.9 - Plaintiff's 08.07.23-05.10.24 Contract, #10 Exhibit 10- Doc. 42.3 - Declaration of Allyson Watson, #11 Exhibit 11- Composite Declarations)(Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 124 ENDORSED ORDER striking Defendant's #123 Notice Advising Court of Conflict, which the Court construes as a Notice of Unavailability. The Court does not permit filing notices of unavailability unless required by rule or law. A party may file a motion setting forth good cause to continue a hearing, if they wish to do so. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/22/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 123 STRICKEN PER 124 ORDER. NOTICE Advising Court of Conflict and Filing Second Amended Order Setting Jury Trial and Pretrial Dates re 122 Notice of Hearing on Motion by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees (Santoro, Maria) Modified docket text on 7/22/2024 (JOS). Modified docket text on 7/22/2024 (JOS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 122 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #99 Opposed MOTION for Leave to Take Additional Depositions and Serve Additional Interrogatories, #109 Opposed MOTION to Compel Responses from Defendant (FAMU), #88 MOTION for Discovery Motion to Pierce Attorney-Client Privilege, #116 MOTION for Protective Order Interrogatories, #89 MOTION for Discovery to Pierce FERPA, #118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production, #117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions. Motion Hearing set for 8/13/2024 at 09:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 121 NOTICE canceling Motions #88 , #89 , #99 , and #109 hearing scheduled for 7/23/2024. Hearing will be reset by separate notice. (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 120 ENDORSED ORDER granting #119 Motion to Withdraw. Attorney Richard E. Mitchell, Attorney Julie M. Zolty, and the law firm of GrayRobinson, P.A. are hereby withdrawn from the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/18/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 119 Unopposed MOTION for Richard E. Mitchell, Julie Zolty, and the law firm of GrayRobinson, P.A. to Withdraw as Attorney by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Zolty, Julie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 118 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Production by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 117 MOTION for Protective Order Request for Admissions by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 116 MOTION for Protective Order Interrogatories by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 115 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #114 Response in Opposition to Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaints by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 114 RESPONSE in Opposition re #112 MOTION to Strike #81 Amended Complaint #84 Amended Complaint filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Compare Report Adobe, #2 Exhibit Email)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 113 NOTICE by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees of Filing Affidavits in Support of Defendant's Motions for Protective Order (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Saundre Wilson, #2 Affidavit Affidavit of Duan Yongheng)(Santoro, Maria). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 112 MOTION to Strike #81 Amended Complaint #84 Amended Complaint by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 111 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #99 Opposed MOTION for Leave to Take Additional Depositions and Serve Additional Interrogatories, #109 MOTION to Compel RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANT (FAMU) , #88 MOTION for Discovery Motion to Pierce Attorney-Client Privilege, #89 MOTION for Discovery to Pierce FERPA. Motion Hearing set for 7/23/2024 at 09:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 C before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (LDJ) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 110 SUMMONS issued as to Richard E. Mitchell. (BD) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 109 Opposed MOTION to Compel Responses from Defendant (FAMU) by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Def Resp to PL RFA, #2 Exhibit Def Resp to ROG, #3 Exhibit Def Resp to RFP, #4 Exhibit Def Amended RFA, #5 Exhibit Def Amended to RFP, #6 Exhibit Pl Objections, #7 Exhibit Pl Second Objections)(Smith, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified text on 7/16/2024 (BD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 108 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 107 SUMMONS issued as to Rica Calhoun. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 106 SUMMONS issued as to Sarah Reiner. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 105 SUMMONS issued as to Latonya Baker. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 104 SUMMONS issued as to Latrecha Scott. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 103 SUMMONS issued as to Gray Robinson, P.A.. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 102 SUMMONS issued as to Denise D. Wallace. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 101 SUMMONS issued as to Allyson Watson. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 100 SUMMONS issued as to Julie Zolty. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 99 Opposed MOTION for Leave to Take Additional Depositions and Serve Additional Interrogatories by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified text on 7/16/2024 (BD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 98 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 97 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 96 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 95 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 94 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 93 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) Modified on 7/16/2024 counsel notified to correct name (JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 92 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 91 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 90 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 89 MOTION for Discovery to Pierce FERPA by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Def Resp to PL RFA, #2 Exhibit Def Resp to PL RFA, #3 Exhibit Def Resp to RFP, #4 Exhibit Def Amended RFA, #5 Exhibit Def Amended to RFP, #6 Exhibit Pl Objections, #7 Exhibit Pl Second Objections)(Smith, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 88 MOTION for Discovery Motion to Pierce Attorney-Client Privilege by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Def Resp to PL RFA, #2 Exhibit Def Res to PL RFP)(Smith, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 87 MOTION for Hearing re #86 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 86 Time Sensitive MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Smith Dec, #2 Exhibit FAMU Regs, #3 Exhibit Corrected SAC, #4 Exhibit 3 lawyer panel, #5 Affidavit Smith Supp Dec, #6 Exhibit Dec. 5 2023 Notice, #7 Exhibit Jan 23 2024 Notice, #8 Exhibit FAMU EEOC Res, #9 Exhibit FAC Contract, #10 Exhibit FAMU Regs, #11 Exhibit Zisk Case, #12 Exhibit Reyes Depo, #13 Exhibit Univer Resp to Pl Inter, #14 Affidavit Waston Dec #1, #15 Affidavit Watson Dec #2, #16 Exhibit FAMU Position Statement to EEOC, #17 Exhibit Def Resp to 1st P.I., #18 Exhibit Def. Resp to 2nd P.I., #19 Affidavit Smith Supp Amended Dec, #20 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 85 ENDORSED ORDER. In light of #83 Notice of Scrivener's Error and Re-Filing of the Corrected Second Amended Complaint, the Court hereby adopts #84 Corrected Second Amended Complaint as the operative complaint in this case. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/10/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 84 **STRICKEN per Order 132** AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit FAMU EEOC Inter Responses, #2 Exhibit COL Equity Study, #3 Exhibit Reserve Class Email, #4 Exhibit Pernell Depo, #5 Exhibit Green Emails, #6 Exhibit Dec. 5 2023 Notice, #7 Exhibit Jan 23 2024 Notice, #8 Exhibit Fac Contract, #9 Exhibit Fac Handbook, #10 Exhibit Student Handbook, #11 Exhibit June 12 2023 memo, #12 Exhibit Salary Adjust, #13 Exhibit Univer Resp to Pl Inter, #14 Exhibit Watson Dec #1, #15 Exhibit Watson Dec #2, #16 Exhibit Reyes Depo, #17 Exhibit Bailey Email, #18 Exhibit FAMU EEOC Pos Statement, #19 Exhibit Baker Emails, #20 Exhibit Baker Emails 2, #21 Affidavit Smith Affidavit)(Smith, Jennifer) Modified on 7/25/2024 as to docket text (ARL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 83 NOTICE of Scrivener's Error and Re-Filing of the Corrected Second Amended Complaint by Jennifer Smith > (Smith, Jennifer) Modified docket text on 7/10/2024 (JOS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 82 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #37 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; finding as moot #46 Motion for Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing; finding as moot #63 Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue; finding as moot #64 Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint with Prejudice. See #81 Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/9/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 81 **STRICKEN per Order 132** AMENDED COMPLAINT Complaint and Add Parties against Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees with Jury Demand. filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit, #12 Exhibit, #13 Exhibit, #14 Exhibit, #15 Exhibit, #16 Exhibit, #17 Exhibit, #18 Exhibit, #19 Exhibit, #20 Exhibit, #21 Affidavit)(Smith, Jennifer) Modified on 7/25/2024 as to docket text (ARL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 80 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #72 Amended Motion for an Extension of Time, and for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Add Parties. Plaintiff's request to amend the First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. The aforementioned #72 Motion is DENIED in all other respects. Plaintiff shall file Plaintiff's second amended complaint on or before July 8, 2024. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/3/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 79 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice Defendant's #76 Motion for Protective Order. The Motion fails to comply with the #8 Standing Order on Discovery Motions, which requires the use of Short-Form Discovery Motions that do not exceed 500 words. All future discovery motions, including motions for protective order, must comply with the #8 Standing Order on Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/2/2024. (MLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 78 NOTICE by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees of Service of Discovery Responses (Santoro, Maria). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 77 NOTICE by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees re #76 MOTION for Protective Order (Attachments: #1Affidavit of Saundre Wilson, #2Affidavit of Duan Yongheng)(Santoro, Maria). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 76 MOTION for Protective Order by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 75 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #54 Time Sensitive Opposed Motion for an Extension of Time, and for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Add Parties. See #72 Amended Motion for an Extension of Time, and for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Add Parties. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/26/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 74 RESPONSE in Opposition re #72 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and Add Parties filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 73 RESPONSE in Opposition re #64 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Smith Title, #2 Exhibit FAMU Reg. 10.111, #3 Exhibit FAMU Reg 2.012, #4 Exhibit COL Student Handbook, #5 Exhibit Emails with Green, #6 Exhibit Def. Interrog Answers)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 72 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and Add Parties by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit SAC, #2 Exhibit 1 to SAC, #3 Exhibit 2 to SAC, #4 Exhibit 3 to SAC, #5 Exhibit 4 to SAC, #6 Exhibit 5 to SAC, #7 Exhibit 6 to SAC, #8 Exhibit 7 to SAC, #9 Exhibit 8 to SAC, #10 Exhibit 9 to SAC, #11 Exhibit 10 to SAC, #12 Exhibit 11 to SAC, #13 Exhibit 12 to SAC, #14 Exhibit 13 to SAC, #15 Exhibit 14 to SAC, #16 Exhibit 15 to SAC)(Smith, Jennifer) Modified text on 6/19/2024 (JK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 71 ORDER granting #69 Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Notice of Filing Amended 3.01(g) Certificate. Plaintiff's Notice of Filing Amended 3.01(g) Certificate #65 is hereby STRICKEN. Plaintiff may file an amended motion to amend the Complaint, consistent with the directives of this Order, on or before June 18, 2024. Defendant may file a response to Plaintiff's amended motion to amend the Complaint on or before June 21, 2024. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/13/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 70 RESPONSE in Opposition re #69 MOTION to Strike #65 Notice (Other) of Filing Amended 3.01G Certificate filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Middle Dist. Rules rationale, #2 Exhibit 2 May 14 email, #3 Exhibit 3 May 20 email, #4 Exhibit 4 May 20 pt 2 email, #5 Exhibit 5 May 22 email, #6 Exhibit 6 May 29, #7 Exhibit 7 May 30)(Smith, Jennifer) Modified on 6/13/2024 (CTR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 69 MOTION to Strike #65 Notice (Other) of Filing Amended 3.01G Certificate by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 68 RESPONSE to Motion re #63 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or In the Alternative, to Transfer Venue MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 67 ORDER denying #56 Opposed Short Form Discovery Motion, wherein Defendant requests a stay of discovery or, alternatively, a protective Order as to [56-1] discovery requests. The Court sua sponte grants Defendant an extension of time for responding to the aforementioned discovery requests. Defendant shall respond to these discovery requests on or before July 1, 2024. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/4/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 66 ENDORSED ORDER. In light of #65 Notice of Filing Amended 3.01(g) Certificate and its exhibits, on or before June 13, 2024, Defendant may file an amended response to #54 Time Sensitive Opposed Motion for an Extension of Time and for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Add Parties. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/3/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 65 STRICKEN per #71 Order; NOTICE by Jennifer Smith re #54 Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and Add Parties of Filing Cert and Proposed SAC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit SAC, #2 Exhibit Ex. 1 to SAC, #3 Exhibit Ex. 2 to SAC, #4 Exhibit Ex. 3 to SAC, #5 Exhibit Ex. 4 to SAC, #6 Exhibit Ex. 5 to SAC, #7 Exhibit Ex. 6 to SAC, #8 Exhibit Ex. 7 to SAC, #9 Exhibit Ex. 8 to SAC, #10 Exhibit Ex. 9 to SAC, #11 Exhibit Ex. 10 to SAC, #12 Exhibit Ex. 11 to SAC)(Smith, Jennifer) Modified on 6/14/2024 to edit docket text (JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 64 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 63 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint or In the Alternative, MOTION to Transfer Venue by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria). Modified text and added event on 6/3/2024 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 62 NOTICE by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees Voluntary Acceptance of Service of Process (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 61 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #58 Time Sensitive and Opposed Motion to Expedite Ruling on #40 Report and Recommendation. See #60 Court Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/29/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 60 ORDER adopting #40 Report and Recommendations; granting in part and denying as moot in part #22 Motion to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response. Counsel for Defendant is ORDERED to advise the Court and Plaintiff on or before June 1, 2024, whether counsel will accept service of process for Defendant and file a response to the amended complaint on Defendant's behalf. If counsel declines to accept service on Defendant's behalf, then Plaintiff is DIRECTED to obtain an alias summons and serve Defendant as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(c). Plaintiff is ORDERED to serve Defendant on or before June 28, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/29/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 59 RESPONSE to Motion re #54 Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and Add Parties filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 58 Time Sensitive and Opposed MOTION to Expedite ruling on Report and Recommendation by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) (Chambers notified)- Modified on 5/23/2024 to edit docket text (AJS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 57 RESPONSE to Motion re #56 Time Sensitive MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 56 Time Sensitive Opposed MOTION to Stay Discovery by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Plaintiff's Discovery Requests)(Santoro, Maria) (Chambers notified)- Modified on 5/23/2024 to edit docket text (AJS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 55 ENDORSED ORDER re #54 Time Sensitive Opposed Motion for an Extension of Time, and for Leave to File an Amended Complaint and Add Parties. Defendant's response, if any, to the aforementioned #54 Motion shall be filed on or before May 28, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/22/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 54 Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and Add Parties by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email 1, #2 Email 2, #3 Email 3, #4 Email 4)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 53 ORDER discharging #50 Order to Show Cause. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/9/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 52 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on August 22, 2024 before Linda Bond Edwards, Esq. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 51 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #50 Order to show cause filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 50 ORDER to show cause as to Jennifer Smith. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of April 15, 2024 directing Plaintiff to "contact opposing counsel and the mediator to reserve a conference date and [to] file a Notice with the Court within 14 days of this Order advising of the date." (Doc. 45, p. 3). Such notice was never filed with the Court. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/6/2024. (KM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 49 RESPONSE to Motion re #46 MOTION for Hearing re #37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 48 RESPONSE to objections to #40 Report and Recommendations filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 47 OBJECTION re #40 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #22 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default, and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer . (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 46 MOTION for Hearing re #37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 45 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 5/31/2024. Joinder of Parties due by 5/31/2024. Discovery due by 11/4/2024. Dispositive motions due by 12/2/2024. Pretrial statement due by 3/17/2025. All other motions due by 3/24/2025. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 9/3/2024. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 10/1/2024. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/15/2025 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 5/5/2025 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 11/12/2024. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/15/2024. (KM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 44 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 43 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 42 RESPONSE in Opposition re #37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Doc 27 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 04012024, #2 Exhibit Doc. 1-6 pp 77-79 and Doc. 10 Orders Denying, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Allyson Watson, #4 Exhibit 2014 Docket Leon County No. 2014CA2022, #5 Exhibit Doc. 17 pp. 5-11 Verdict 14cv540 ND Fla., #6 Exhibit Doc. 17 pp. 16-17 Opinion 687 Fed.Appx. 888, #7 Exhibit 2018 Docket Leon County No. 2018CA1680, #8 Exhibit Doc. 17 pp. 20-23 Order 2019 WL 12317725, #9 Exhibit Doc. 17 pp. 24-31 Opinion 831 Fex.Appx 434, #10 Exhibit Doc. 27-2 Letter 12052023, #11 Exhibit Doc. 1-3 Exhibits to Amended Complaint, #12 Exhibit Doc. 1-6 pp. 2-16 Complaint, #13 Exhibit Doc. 1-1 First Amended Complaint, #14 Exhibit Doc. 1.6 pp. 77-79 order 01312024, #15 Exhibit Doc. 27-8 Panel Letter 01122023[sic], #16 Exhibit Doc. 1-4, p. 1-2 Letter 01232024, #17 Exhibit Doc. 10 Order 03082024, #18 Exhibit Doc. 34 Order 03292024, #19 Exhibit Doc. 1-4 p. 9 Employment Contract)(Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 41 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Jennifer Smith. Related case(s): Yes (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 40 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #22 Motion to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default, and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response. See Report for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 4/10/2024. (JBS) (LDJ). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 39 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #38 Opposed Motion to Extend the Deadline to Submit a Uniform Case Management Report. The Court does not require a response to the aforementioned #38 Motion. The stated grounds are inadequate to justify the Court staying the imposition of all deadlines in the case. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 4/8/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 38 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) Modified text on 4/4/2024 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Smith Dec, #2 Exhibit Dec 5 2023 Notice, #3 Exhibit Panel Decision, #4 Exhibit FAMU Regs 10.204, #5 Exhibit Smith Notice 2, #6 Exhibit FAMU Reg 10.206, #7 Exhibit Watson Dec, #8 Exhibit FAMU EEOC Res, #9 Exhibit Pernell Depo, #10 Exhibit Smith Supp Dec, #11 Exhibit Zisk Case, #12 Exhibit FAMU Regs 10.120 10. 205, #13 Exhibit Reyes Complaint, #14 Exhibit State Complaint Oct 2023, #15 Exhibit Amended Complaint, #16 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #28 Unopposed Motion for Evidentiary Hearing. See 34 Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/29/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 35 ORDER denying #33 Motion for Clerk's Default. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 3/29/2024. (JBS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 34 ENDORSED ORDER striking #11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The aforementioned #11 Motion fails to comply with Local Rules 3.01(a) and 6.02(a). Specifically, the #11 Motion attempts to incorporate argument from a separate pleading and is therefore not in a single document. Such incorporation would also cause the #11 Motion to significantly exceed the page-limit for motions. The #11 Motion additionally fails to include as an attachment each paper on which the movant relies. Plaintiff is cautioned that continued violation(s) of the Local Rules may result in dismissal of the case without prejudice or in other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/29/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 33 MOTION for Clerk's Default against Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 32 RESPONSE to Motion re #22 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default, and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Employment matter email address, #2 Exhibit Wallace Bar Profile, #3 Exhibit Returned US Mail, #4 Exhibit 2018 ROS, #5 Exhibit 2024 ROS, #6 Exhibit Kady Amended ROS, #7 Exhibit OGC 11, #8 Exhibit OGC 13, #9 Exhibit Wallace Physical Address)(Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 31 ENDORSED ORDER striking #30 Application for Clerk's Default and Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time. The aforementioned #30 Application and Response fails to comply with Local Rule 3.01(a). Specifically, Plaintiff's request for a clerk's default is embedded in her #30 response to the Motion to Quash. On or before April 1, 2024, Plaintiff may file her response to #22 Motion to Quash. Plaintiff may separately file her request for a clerk's default in a motion that complies with Local Rule 3.01(a). Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/28/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 30 (STRICKEN per 31 Order) RESPONSE to Motion re #22 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default, and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit)(Smith, Jennifer) (Modified on 3/29/2024, to edit text) (BGR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 29 NOTICE by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees re #22 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default, and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Declaration of Dr. D. Denise Wallace)(Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 28 MOTION for Hearing re #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum of Law filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Provost Allyson Watson, #2 Exhibit 1 to Exhibit A - Notice of Intent to Dismiss from Employment, #3 Exhibit 2 to Exhibit A - Notice of Dismissal, #4 Exhibit B - Jury Verdict, #5 Exhibit C - Smith v. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees 687 Fed. App. 888, #6 Exhibit D - Order Granting FAMU's MSJ, #7 Exhibit E - Smith v Florida A And M University Board of Trustees 831 Fed. Appx. 434, #8 Exhibit F - Notice from Pre-Determination Hearing, #9 Exhibit G - State Court Order Denying Emergency TRO, #10 Exhibit H - Preliminary Injunction Motion, #11 Exhibit I - Smith Employment Contract, #12 Exhibit J - Federal Court TRO, #13 Exhibit K - Federal Court Order Denying TRO)(Zolty, Julie) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 26 RESPONSE re #17 Notice (Other) filed by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 25 ENDORSED ORDER striking #21 Motion for Hearing and Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice. The aforementioned #21 Motion fails to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g)-(h). Specifically, the Motion fails to contain a 3.01(g) Certification and contains a request for a hearing in the same document as Plaintiff's response to #17 Request for Judicial Notice. On or before March 27, 2024, Plaintiff may file her response to #17 Request for Judicial Notice. Plaintiff may separately request a hearing as to #17 Request for Judicial Notice in a Motion that complies with Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/21/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response to #11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Defendant shall respond to #11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before March 25, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/19/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Zolty, Julie) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 22 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, Set Aside Clerk's Default, and Renewed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Answer by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of James Vaughan, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. D. Denise Wallace)(Santoro, Maria) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Added MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default, MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer on 3/19/2024 (AJS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 21 MOTION for Hearing re #17 Notice (Other) by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 20 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Related case(s): Yes re #3 Order (Santoro, Maria) Modified on 3/19/2024 to edit docket text (AJS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 19 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 18 ORDER denying #16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 3/15/2024. (JBS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 17 NOTICE by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees Request for Judicial Notice (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Verdict, #2 Exhibit Order Denying Motion to Reconsider, #3 Exhibit Order Denying Motion for New Trial, #4 Exhibit 687 Fed Appx 888 11th Cir, #5 Exhibit Order Denying Fourth Motion to Compel, #6 Exhibit Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment ND Fla, #7 Exhibit 831 Fed Appx 434 11th Circ 2020, #8 Exhibit Cert Denied USSCT)(Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal Amended Complaint by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 15 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 14 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Maria A. Santoro on behalf of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Lead Counsel: Maria A. Santoro. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 13 NOTICE 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). (LNR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Maria A. Santoro on behalf of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Santoro, Maria) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 11 STRICKEN PER ORDER SEE DE# 34 - MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Jennifer) (Modified on 3/12/2024, chambers notified) (BGR). Modified text on 4/1/2024 (LAB). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 10 ORDER denying #6 Emergency Motion and Memorandum of Law in Support of Temporary Restraining Order and Injunctive Relief. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/8/2024. (REG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer M. Smith on behalf of Jennifer Smith. (Smith, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 8 STANDING ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 3/7/2024. (JBS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 7 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:24-cv-457-PGB-EJK. Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd no longer assigned to the case. Motion(s) REFERRED: #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (RPB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and Memorandum of Law in Support of Temporary Restraining Order and Injunctive Relief by Jennifer Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Proposed Order) (chambers notified)(ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 5 ORDER of recusal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 3/6/2024. (RMN) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 4 ORDER REFERRING CASE to assigned Magistrate Judge for Report and Recommendations. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/5/2024. (KM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 3 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/5/2024. (KM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. New case number: 6:24-cv-457-PGB-EJK. (AJS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, case number 2023CA016035O filed in State Court on 10/17/2023. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-21833302 filed by Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Board of Trustees. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 Exhibit Exs 1-2 to State Court Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit Exs 3-6 to State Court Amended Complaint, #4 Exhibit Exs 7-11 to State Court Amended Complaint, #5 State Court Docket Sheet, #6 State Court Other Documents, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mitchell, Richard) (Chambers notified re: emergency filings in state court documents) Modified on 3/5/2024 (AJS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/12/2024.] |
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