BLANCHARD v. STATE OF FLORIDA et al
| BENJAMIN BLANCHARD |
| STATE OF FLORIDA, BENJAMIN ALBRITTON, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DANIEL PEREZ, OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, ALLISON DEISON, CARLOS A REY, ADAM S BRINK, KYLE E GRAY, AUDREY MATTHEWS and FLORIDA SENATE |
| 4:2025cv00501 |
| December 9, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| MARTIN A FITZPATRICK |
| MARK E WALKER |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #30 Response in Opposition to Motion. (sjb) |
| Filing 30 PLAINTIFF'S CONSOLIDATED RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS by Benjamin Blanchard (Attachments: #1 Cover letter) (sjb) Modified title on 4/15/2026 (baf). |
Filing 29
ORDER - Ruling on the four motions to dismiss, ECF Nos. #25 - #28 , are DEFERRED. Plaintiff has until April 13, 2026, to file a response in opposition to the motions to dismiss if he opposes them. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than April 13, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 3/13/2026. (baf)
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| Set #29 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 4/13/2026. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 4/13/2026). (baf) |
| Filing 28 FLORIDA SENATE AND FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by BENJAMIN ALBRITTON, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE, DANIEL PEREZ. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/26/2026). (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 3/12/2026 (baf). |
| Filing 27 OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES' MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/26/2026). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. Joint Rules 3.1(2)) (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 3/12/2026 (baf). |
| Filing 26 STATE OF FLORIDA'S MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by STATE OF FLORIDA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/26/2026). (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 3/12/2026 (baf). |
| Filing 25 INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by ADAM S BRINK, KYLE E GRAY, AUDREY MATTHEWS, CARLOS A REY. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/26/2026). (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 3/12/2026 (baf). |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #28 FLORIDA SENATE AND FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW, #27 OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES' MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #26 STATE OF FLORIDA'S MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #25 INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS #23 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
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Filing 24
ORDER - In light of Plaintiff's amended complaint, ECF No. #23 , the pending motions to dismiss, ECF Nos. #17 , #19 - #21 , are DENIED as moot. Defendants have until March 12, 2026, to file an answer or other response to the amended complaint, ECF No. #23 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon Defendants' compliance with this Order, or no later than March 12, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 2/19/2026. (baf)
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| Set #24 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 3/12/2026. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/12/2026). (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #23 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT. (baf) |
| Filing 23 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against BENJAMIN ALBRITTON, ADAM S BRINK, ALLISON DEISON, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE, KYLE E GRAY, AUDREY MATTHEWS, OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, DANIEL PEREZ, CARLOS A REY, STATE OF FLORIDA, filed by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - A - E, #2 - Cover Letter) (baf) (No service copies provided.) |
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Filing 22
ORDER - Ruling on Defendants' motions to dismiss, ECF Nos. #19 - #21 , is DEFERRED. Plaintiff has until March 9, 2026, to file responses to the three recently filed motions to dismiss, ECF Nos. #19 - #21 . Plaintiff has until March 6, 2026, to file a response to the earlier motion to dismiss, ECF No. #17 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon Plaintiff's filing of responses to the motions to dismiss, or no later than March 9, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 2/10/2026. (baf)
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| Set #22 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 3/9/2026. Answer due by 3/9/2026. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/6/2026). (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #20 OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES' MOTION TO DISMISS #1 COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW, #21 FLORIDA SENATE AND FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' MOTION TO DISMISS #1 COMPLAINT AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 21 FLORIDA SENATE AND FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' MOTION TO DISMISS #1 COMPLAINT AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by BENJAMIN ALBRITTON, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE, DANIEL PEREZ. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/20/2026). (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 2/7/2026 (baf). |
| Filing 20 OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES' MOTION TO DISMISS #1 COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by ALLISON DEISON, OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/20/2026). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. Joint Rules 3.1(2)) (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 2/7/2026 (baf). |
| Filing 19 STATE OF FLORIDA'S MOTION TO DISMISS #1 COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by STATE OF FLORIDA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/20/2026). (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 2/6/2026 (baf). |
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Filing 18
ORDER - Ruling on Defendants' motion to dismiss, ECF No. #17 , is DEFERRED. Plaintiff has until March 6, 2026, to file a response to that motion. The remaining Defendants have until February 6, 2026, to file ananswer or other responsive pleading to Plaintiff's complaint, ECF No. #1 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon Plaintiff's filing of a response to the motion to dismiss, the filing of an answer or other responsive pleading by the remaining Defendants, or no later than March 6, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 2/6/2026. (baf)
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| Set #18 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 3/6/2026. Answer due by 2/6/2026. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/6/2026). (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #19 STATE OF FLORIDA'S MOTION TO DISMISS #1 COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #17 INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 17 INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW by ADAM S BRINK, KYLE E GRAY, AUDREY MATTHEWS, CARLOS A REY. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/18/2026). (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) Modified title on 2/5/2026 (baf). |
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Filing 16
ORDER - Plaintiff's motion for leave to file documents electronically, ECF No. #9 , is DENIED. Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, ECF No. #3 , is deemed to be a legal nullity because it is not properly signed as require by Fed. R. Civ. P. 11(a) and N.D. Fla. Loc. R. 5.1(E). Defendants' motion for an extension of time, ECF No. #14 , is GRANTED. Defendants have until February 6, 2026, to file an answer or other responsive pleading to Plaintiff's complaint, ECF No. #1 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon Defendants' filing of an answer or other responsive pleading or no later than February 6, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 1/6/2026. (baf)
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| Set #16 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 2/6/2026. Answer due by 2/6/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD. BENJAMIN ALBRITTON served on 12/15/2025, answer due 1/5/2026. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #15 Summons Returned Executed. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #14 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 14 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by BENJAMIN ALBRITTON, ADAM S BRINK, ALLISON DEISON, FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA SENATE, KYLE E GRAY, AUDREY MATTHEWS, OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, DANIEL PEREZ, CARLOS A REY, STATE OF FLORIDA. (HILL, SAVANNAH) Modified title on 1/5/2026 (baf). |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed FLORIDA SENATE served on 12/15/2025, answer due 1/5/2026; CARLOS A REY served on 12/15/2025, answer due 1/5/2026. (Attachments: #1 - Carlos A. Rey Summons Returned Executed, #2 - Carlos A. Rey Summons Returned (Incomplete)) (baf) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed ADAM S BRINK served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; ALLISON DEISON served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; KYLE E GRAY served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; AUDREY MATTHEWS served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; DANIEL PEREZ served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; STATE OF FLORIDA served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026. (Attachments: #1 Office of Legislative Services Summons Returned Executed, #2 - Allison Deison Summons Returned Executed, #3 - Kyle Gray Summons Returned Executed, #4 - Adam Brink Summons Returned Executed, #5 - Daniel Perez Summons Returned Executed, #6 - Florida House of Representatives Summons Returned Executed, #7 - Audrey Matthews Summons Returned Executed) (baf) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by ROBERT JACOB SNIFFEN on behalf of All Defendants (SNIFFEN, ROBERT) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #11 Notice of Appearance, #12 Summons Returned Executed, #13 Summons Returned Executed. (baf) |
| Filing 10 Summons Issued as to OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. (baf) |
| Filing 9 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE VIA CM/ECF by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD. (baf) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE OF FILING EXHIBIT B TO COMPLETE THE RECORD FOR THE COMPLAINT AND PLAINTIFF'S AND MISSING SIGNATURE IN MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - B) (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #8 NOTICE OF FILING EXHIBIT B TO COMPLETE THE RECORD FOR THE COMPLAINT AND PLAINTIFF'S AND MISSING SIGNATURE IN MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, #9 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE VIA CM/ECF. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 7 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (rcb)**PROVIDED TO PLAINTIFF OVER THE COUNTER** |
| Filing 6 Notice to Pro Se (baf) (Provided to plaintiff over the counter.) |
| Filing 5 Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number 400006236. Fee status updated to paid. (baf) |
| Filing 4 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (baf) |
| Filing 3 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUCTION by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD. (Attachments: #1 - Exhibits) (baf) |
| Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD. (baf) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by BENJAMIN BLANCHARD. (baf) (No service copies provided.) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #5 Filing Fee Received, #1 COMPLAINT, #2 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons, #3 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUCTION, #4 CIVIL COVER SHEET.. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
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