REINHARDT et al v. DESANTIS et al
| PAUL JOHN REINHARDT and BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING |
| RONALD DION DESANTIS, RALPH MASSULLO, JR, KENNETH LEE PRENDERGAST, JR, BRIAN SPIDDLE, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA (RPOF), EVAN POWER, JOSEPH RYAN GRUTERS, MICHAEL MOBERLEY, GEORGE A GASPARINI, DALE MARIE MERRILL, NOAH CORCORAN, THE FLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (FHRCC), NOREEN A FENNER, BENJAMIN J GIBSON, PAUL RENNER and FRANK TERRAFERMA |
| 4:2026cv00338 |
| July 16, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| MARTIN A FITZPATRICK |
| MARK E WALKER |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 29 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO RECOVER COSTS OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO FED.R.CIV.P. 4(d)(2) by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. (baf) |
| Filing 28 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. BRIAN SPIDDLE served on 8/28/2026, answer due 9/18/2026. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #29 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO RECOVER COSTS OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO FED.R.CIV.P. 4(d)(2), #28 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. BRIAN SPIDDLE served on 8/28/2026, answer due 9/18/2026. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
Filing 27
ORDER - Defendants who have waived service of process shall have until 10/26/2026, to respond to Plaintiff's amended complaint, ECF No. #26 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of a service return, Defendants' filing of an answer or other response, or no later than 10/26/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/28/2026. (baf)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #26 PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 42 U.S.C. 1981, 1983, AND 1985 STATE LAW CLAIMS UNDER 28 U.S.C. 1367 DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF SOUGHT DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL, #25 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. (baf) |
| Filing 26 PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 42 U.S.C. 1981, 1983, AND 1985 STATE LAW CLAIMS UNDER 28 U.S.C. 1367 DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF SOUGHT DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against All Defendants, filed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - A, #2 Exhibit - B, #3 Exhibit - C, #4 Exhibit - D, #5 Exhibit - E, #6 Exhibit - F, #7 Exhibit - G, #8 Exhibit - H, #9 Exhibit - I) (baf) |
| Filing 25 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. NOAH CORCORAN waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; RONALD DION DESANTIS waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; NOREEN A FENNER waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; GEORGE A GASPARINI waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; JOSEPH RYAN GRUTERS waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; RALPH MASSULLO, JR waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; DALE MARIE MERRILL waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; MICHAEL MOBERLEY waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; KENNETH LEE PRENDERGAST, JR waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; PAUL RENNER waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; FRANK TERRAFERMA waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026; THE FLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (FHRCC) waiver sent on 7/30/2026, answer due 9/28/2026. (baf) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/27/2026: #1 - Kenneth Lee Michael Prendergast, Jr. Waiver of Service of Summons, #2 - Noah Corcoran Waiver of Service of Summons, #3 - Florida House of Republican Campaign Committee Waiver of Service of Summons, #4 - Noreen A. Fenner Waiver of Service of Summons, #5 - Paul Renner Waiver of Service of Summons, #6 - Michael Moberley Waiver of Service of Summons, #7 - Joseph Ryan Gruters Waiver of Service of Summons, #8 - Ronald Dion DeSantis Waiver of Service of Summons, #9 - Frank Terraferma Waiver of Service of Summons, #10 - George A. Gasparini Waiver of Service of Summons, #11 - Dale Marie Merrill Waiver of Service of Summons) (baf). |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #24 Notice of Appearance, #22 Notice of Appearance, #23 Notice of Appearance, #21 Notice of Appearance. (baf) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by KASSANDRA SATTERLY REARDON on behalf of NOAH CORCORAN (REARDON, KASSANDRA) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by TARA R PRICE on behalf of NOAH CORCORAN (PRICE, TARA) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by KASSANDRA SATTERLY REARDON on behalf of RONALD DION DESANTIS, NOREEN A FENNER, GEORGE A GASPARINI, JOSEPH RYAN GRUTERS, RALPH MASSULLO, JR, DALE MARIE MERRILL, MICHAEL MOBERLEY, KENNETH LEE PRENDERGAST, JR, PAUL RENNER, FRANK TERRAFERMA, THE FLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (FHRCC) (REARDON, KASSANDRA) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by TARA R PRICE on behalf of RONALD DION DESANTIS, NOREEN A FENNER, GEORGE A GASPARINI, JOSEPH RYAN GRUTERS, RALPH MASSULLO, JR, DALE MARIE MERRILL, MICHAEL MOBERLEY, KENNETH LEE PRENDERGAST, JR, PAUL RENNER, FRANK TERRAFERMA, THE FLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (FHRCC) (PRICE, TARA) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #20 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURT #19 ORDER DATED AUGUST 7, 2026. (baf) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURT #19 ORDER DATED AUGUST 7, 2026 by BENJAMIN J GIBSON, EVAN POWER, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA (RPOF) (PRICE, TARA) Modified title on 8/14/2026 (baf). |
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Filing 19
ORDER - Counsel of record must properly serve Plaintiff Reinhardt with a hard copy of the recently filed notices of appearance of counsel and must simultaneously file a notice with the Court demonstrating their compliance on or before 8/14/2026. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint in accordance with the prior Order, ECF No. #11 , by 8/28/2026. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's amended complaint or no later than 8/28/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/7/2026. (baf)
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| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by KASSANDRA SATTERLY REARDON on behalf of BENJAMIN J GIBSON, EVAN POWER, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA (RPOF) (REARDON, KASSANDRA) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by TARA R PRICE on behalf of BENJAMIN J GIBSON, EVAN POWER, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA (RPOF) (PRICE, TARA) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #17 Notice of Appearance, #18 Notice of Appearance. (baf) |
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Filing 16
ORDER REJECTING #12 APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER - This case is referred back to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 8/6/2026. (baf)
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| Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. BENJAMIN J GIBSON waiver sent on 7/22/2026, answer due 9/21/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. EVAN POWER waiver sent on 7/22/2026, answer due 9/21/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA (RPOF) waiver sent on 7/22/2026, answer due 9/21/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 12 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S #11 ORDER DENYING MOTION TO CORRECT ERRONEOUS CASE STYLING APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER TO ARTICLE III DISTRICT JUDGE by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA (RPOF) waiver sent on 7/22/2026, answer due 9/21/2026., #14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. EVAN POWER waiver sent on 7/22/2026, answer due 9/21/2026., #15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. BENJAMIN J GIBSON waiver sent on 7/22/2026, answer due 9/21/2026. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #16 ORDER REJECTING #12 APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER. (baf) |
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Filing 11
ORDER - Plaintiff's motion for leave to file the complaint in excess of the 25-page limit, ECF No. #3 , is GRANTED in part. Plaintiff's motion to correct erroneous case styling, ECF No. #9 , is DENIED. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's amended complaint or no later than August 28, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/27/2026. (baf)
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| Set #11 deadline: Notify Chambers on 8/28/2026. (baf) |
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Filing 10
ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND REJECTING IN PART APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER - Accordingly, the appeal, ECF No. #8 , is GRANTED in part, to the extent the Magistrate Judge concluded that a sole proprietorship may not proceed pro se. However, the appeal is REJECTED in part, to the extent Plaintiff asks this Court to grant his motion for leave to exceed the word limit. Instead, this Court refers the matter, and Plaintiff's motion for leave to exceed the word limit, back to the Magistrate Judge for further consideration in light of this Order. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 7/22/2026. (baf)
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| Filing 9 PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR & MOTION TO CORRECT ERRONEOUS STYLING OF CASE CAPTION by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING, PAUL JOHN REINHARDT. (baf) |
| Filing 8 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S #7 ORDER PURSUANT TO FED.R.CIV.72(a) AND 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) TO BE REFERRED TO ARTICLE III U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE by PAUL JOHN REINHARDT (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #9 PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR & MOTION TO CORRECT ERRONEOUS STYLING OF CASE CAPTION. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #10 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND REJECTING IN PART APPEAL OF NON-FINAL ORDER, #3 PLAINTIFF'S PRO SE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE COMPLAINT IN EXCESS OF PAGE LIMITATIONS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
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Filing 7
ORDER RE: #3 . Plaintiff's motion for leave to file the complaint in excess of the 25- page limit, ECF No. #3 , is DENIED. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint by August 18, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/17/2026. (rcb)
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| Set Deadline-RE: #7 - Notify Chambers / Amended Pleadings due by 8/18/2026. (rcb) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (rcb) |
| Filing 5 Notice to Pro Se (rcb) |
| Filing 4 Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 400007533. Fee status updated to paid. (rcb) |
| Filing 3 PLAINTIFF'S PRO SE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE COMPLAINT IN EXCESS OF PAGE LIMITATIONS by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING. (rcb) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (rcb) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by BEVERLY HILLS CONSULTING. (Attachments: #1 PROPOSED ORDER) (rcb)**NO SERVICE COPIES/NO FILING FEE RECEIVED** |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 4 Filing Fee Received, #3 PLAINTIFF'S PRO SE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE COMPLAINT IN EXCESS OF PAGE LIMITATIONS, #1 Complaint. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb) |
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