McLaughlin v. Florida International University Board of Trustees et al
Plaintiff: Christina McLaughlin
Defendant: ALEXANDER R ACOSTA, Tawia Baidoe Ansah, Iris Elijah, Scott F. Norberg, Thomas E Baker, Elisabeth Devos, Noah Weisbord, Ned C. Laudenbach, Florida International University Board of Trustees, Claudia Puig, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, Joycelyn Brown, Marci Rosenthal, Rosario Schrier, Howard Wasserman, Mark B. Rosenberg, United States Department of Education, Interim Dean FIU Law 2017, Dean of the FIU College of Law 2009-2017, Secretary U.S. Dept. of Education, President of Florida International University, Chair of Florida Board of Governors of State University System, FIU Associate Professor of Law 2016-2017, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Assistant Counsel Florida Board of Governor, Rosario L. Schrier FIU Professor of Law, In her official capacity doing business as Lozada, FIU Adjunct Professor of Law 2016-2017 and Chair of FIU Board of Trustees
Case Number: 1:2020cv22942
Filed: July 16, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Becerra
Referring Judge: K Michael Moore
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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July 31, 2020 Filing 10 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Christina McLaughlin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit)(McLaughlin, Diana)
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER REFERRING PRETRIAL DISCOVERY MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JACQUELINE BECERRA. PURSUANT to 28 U.S.C. 636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, the above-captioned Cause is referred to United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra to take all necessary and proper action as required by law with respect to any and all pretrial discovery matters. Any motion affecting deadlines set by the Court's Scheduling Order is excluded from this referral, unless specifically referred by separate Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall comply with Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra's discovery procedures. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/23/2020. (tsr)
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 PAPERLESS PRETRIAL ORDER. This order has been entered upon the filing of the complaint. Plaintiff's counsel is hereby ORDERED to forward to all defendants, upon receipt of a responsive pleading, a copy of this Order. It is further ORDERED that S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1 shall apply to this case and the parties shall hold a scheduling conference no later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, or within sixty (60) days after the filing of the complaint, whichever occurs first. However, if all defendants have not been served by the expiration of this deadline, Plaintiff shall move for an enlargement of time to hold the scheduling conference, not to exceed 90 days from the filing of the Complaint. Within ten (10) days of the scheduling conference, counsel shall file a joint scheduling report. Failure of counsel to file a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal, default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs. The parties should note that the time period for filing a joint scheduling report is not tolled by the filing of any other pleading, such as an amended complaint or Rule 12 motion. The scheduling conference may be held via telephone. At the conference, the parties shall comply with the following agenda that the Court adopts from S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1: (1) Documents (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.1 and 2) - The parties shall determine the procedure for exchanging a copy of, or a description by category and location of, all documents and other evidence that is reasonably available and that a party expects to offer or may offer if the need arises. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B). (a) Documents include computations of the nature and extent of any category of damages claimed by the disclosing party unless the computations are privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C). (b) Documents include insurance agreements which may be at issue with the satisfaction of the judgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(D). (2) List of Witnesses - The parties shall exchange the name, address and telephone number of each individual known to have knowledge of the facts supporting the material allegations of the pleading filed by the party. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(A). The parties have a continuing obligation to disclose this information. (3) Discussions and Deadlines (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.2) - The parties shall discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case. Failure to comply with this Order or to exchange the information listed above may result in sanctions and/or the exclusion of documents or witnesses at the time of trial. S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.I. Pursuant to Administrative Order 2016-70 of the Southern District of Florida and consistent with the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuits Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, within three days of the conclusion of a trial or other proceeding, parties must file via CM/ECF electronic versions of documentary exhibits admitted into evidence, including photographs of non-documentary physical exhibits. The Parties are directed to comply with each of the requirements set forth in Administrative Order 2016-70 unless directed otherwise by the Court.Telephonic appearances are not permitted for any purpose. Upon reaching a settlement in this matter the parties are instructed to notify the Court by telephone and to file a Notice of Settlement within twenty-four (24) hours. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/23/2020. (tsr)
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga recused. Case reassigned to Chief Judge K. Michael Moore for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/22/2020. See attached document for full details. (vjk)
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER RECUSING AND REASSIGNING CASE. Judge Kathleen M. Williams recused. Case reassigned to Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/21/2020. See attached document for full details. (vjk)
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Darrin P. Gayles recused. Case reassigned to Judge Kathleen M. Williams for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 7/17/2020. See attached document for full details. (yar)
July 17, 2020 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Assistant Counsel Florida Board of Governor, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Thomas E Baker, Chair of FIU Board of Trustees, Chair of Florida Board of Governors of State University System, Dean of the FIU College of Law 2009-2017, FIU Adjunct Professor of Law 2016-2017, FIU Associate Professor of Law 2016-2017, Florida International University Board of Trustees, Interim Dean FIU Law 2017, Scott F. Norberg, President of Florida International University, Rosario L. Schrier, Secretary U.S. Dept. of Education, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA, United States Department of Education, Howard Wasserman. (kpe)
July 17, 2020 Filing 3 Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Party(ies) Improperly Formatted. The Filer failed to enter the party name(s) in accordance with the CM/ECF Format for Adding Parties for Attorneys Guide. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file the document. (kpe)
July 16, 2020 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (kpe)
July 16, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 400.00. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID FLSDC-#AFLSDC-13185538, payment transferred from : 1:20-cv-22924-XXXX McLaughlin v. FIU/Florida International University et al, filed by Christina McLaughlin. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s), #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit)(McLaughlin, Diana)

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Defendant: ALEXANDER R ACOSTA
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Defendant: Florida International University Board of Trustees
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Defendant: THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA
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Defendant: Marci Rosenthal
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Defendant: Rosario Schrier
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Defendant: Howard Wasserman
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Defendant: Mark B. Rosenberg
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Defendant: United States Department of Education
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Defendant: Interim Dean FIU Law 2017
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Defendant: Secretary U.S. Dept. of Education
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Defendant: President of Florida International University
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Defendant: Chair of Florida Board of Governors of State University System
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Defendant: FIU Associate Professor of Law 2016-2017
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Defendant: Rosario L. Schrier FIU Professor of Law, In her official capacity doing business as Lozada
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Defendant: FIU Adjunct Professor of Law 2016-2017
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Plaintiff: Christina McLaughlin
Represented By: Diana McLaughlin
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