Garcia et al v. Stillman et al
Plaintiff: Rene Garcia, Javier Fernandez, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard and William Proctor
Defendant: Kerrie J. Stillman, John Grant, Glenton Gilzean, Jr., Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, William N. Meggs, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr., Jim Waldman, Ashley Moody and Jimmy Patronis
Intervenor Plaintiff: Henry Tien
Case Number: 1:2022cv24156
Filed: December 21, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Beth Bloom
Referring Judge: Alicia M Otazo-Reyes
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Constitutionality of State Statute(s)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 75 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #74 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Karen Ann Brodeen representing Defendants is withdrawn from case. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 74 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Karen Brodeen for / by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Responses due by 5/12/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brodeen, Karen)
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER denying DE #72 Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis on Appeal. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/24/2023. See attached document for full details. (jes)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 72 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal by Henry Tien re #67 - NOA. (jes)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 71 TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM by Henry Tien re #67 Notice of Appeal. No Transcript Requested. (jes)
April 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Acknowledgment of Receipt of NOA from USCA re #67 Notice of Appeal, filed by Henry Tien. Date received by USCA: 04/14/2023. USCA Case Number: 23-11269-B. (jes)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (Brodeen, Karen)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 68 CLERK'S NOTICE of mailing Pro Se instructions to Henry Tien re #67 Notice of Appeal. (jes)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Notice of Appeal re #55 Order, Terminate Motions, Terminate Parties, by Henry Tien. Filing fee $ 505.00 (NOT PAID). Within fourteen days of the filing date of a Notice of Appeal, the appellant must complete the Eleventh Circuit Transcript Order Form regardless of whether transcripts are being ordered [Pursuant to FRAP 10(b)]. For information go to our FLSD website under All Forms and look for Transcript Order Form #www.flsd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (jes)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Transmission of Notice of Appeal, Order under appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re #67 Notice of Appeal. Notice has been electronically mailed. (jes)
April 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER DEFERRING #57 MOTION FOR STAY PENDING APPEAL. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/11/2023. See attached document for full details. (caw)
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS: Granting in part and denying in part #44 MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint, filed by John Grant, Michelle Anchors, Ed H. Moore, Kerrie J. Stillman, William N. Meggs, Don Gaetz, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Glenton Gilzean, Jr., William P. Cervone, Jim Waldman, Wengay M. Newton, Sr. The Complaint's claim for compensatory damages is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Defendants shall file an Answer to the Complaint no later than April 19, 2023. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/5/2023. See attached document for full details. (scn) Doc type Modified on 4/6/2023 (scn).
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 64 TRANSCRIPT NOTIFICATION - Transcript(s) ordered on: 3/28/2023 by Alison E. Preston, Esq. has/have been filed by Court Reporter: Yvette Hernandez, 305-523-5698 / Yvette_Hernandez@flsd.uscourts.gov re #62 Court Reporter Acknowledgment, #59 Transcript Information Form, #56 Notice of Appeal,,,. (yhz)
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 63 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 01/27/2023 before Judge Beth Bloom, 1 - 84 pages, re: #56 Notice of Appeal,,, Court Reporter: Yvette Hernandez, 305-523-5698 / Yvette_Hernandez@flsd.uscourts.gov. USCA Case Number: 23-10872. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased by contacting the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/26/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/5/2023. (yhz)
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT re #59 Transcript Information Form, #56 Notice of Appeal,,,. Court Reporter: Yvette Hernandez, 305-523-5698 / Yvette_Hernandez@flsd.uscourts.gov. Estimated filing date of transcript 4/5/2023. USCA number 23-10872. (yhz)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 61 REPLY to Response to Motion re #57 MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Order filed by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (Preston, Alison)
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 60 RESPONSE in Opposition re #57 MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Order filed by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor. Replies due by 4/6/2023. (Coffey, Kendall)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 59 TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman re #56 Notice of Appeal,,,. preliminary injunction hearing transcript(s) ordered. Order placed by Alison E. Preston. Email sent to Court Reporter Coordinator. (Preston, Alison)
March 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Acknowledgment of Receipt of NOA from USCA re #56 Notice of Appeal, filed by John Grant, Michelle Anchors, Ed H. Moore, Kerrie J. Stillman, William N. Meggs, Don Gaetz, Ashley Moody, Jimmy Patronis, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, William P. Cervone, Jim Waldman, Wengay M. Newton, Sr. Date received by USCA: 03/17/2023. USCA Case Number: 23-10872-B. (jes)
March 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Transmission of Notice of Appeal, Order under appeal, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re #56 Notice of Appeal, Notice has been electronically mailed. (apz)
March 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Order by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Responses due by 3/30/2023 (Preston, Alison)
March 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Notice of Appeal as to #52 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Filing fee $ 505.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16436503. Within fourteen days of the filing date of a Notice of Appeal, the appellant must complete the Eleventh Circuit Transcript Order Form regardless of whether transcripts are being ordered [Pursuant to FRAP 10(b)]. For information go to our FLSD website under All Forms and look for Transcript Order Form #www.flsd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (Preston, Alison)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE: Denying #53 MOTION to Intervene filed by Henry Tien. Henry Tien terminated. Notice of Termination delivered by US Mail to Henry Tien. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 3/15/2023. See attached document for full details. (scn) Document Type Modified on 3/16/2023 (scn).
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor. Attorney Scott Andrew Hiaasen added to party Javier Fernandez(pty:intvd). Replies due by 3/21/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 2/28/2023. See attached document for full details. (scn) Document Type Modified on 2/28/2023 (scn).
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOTION for leave to Intervene by Henry Tien. (scn)
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Henry Tien.(scn)
February 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 50 REPLY to #47 Response in Opposition to Motion by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (Brodeen, Karen)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #48 Motion to Drop Party and Joint Motion to Amend Caption. Plaintiff Crystal Wagar is dropped as a Plaintiff in this matter. The Complaint is amended by interlineation to reflect the current titles of Defendants: Glenton Glen Gilzean, Jr., Chairman, Florida Commission on Ethics; Don Gaetz, Vice Chairman, Florida Commission on Ethics; and John Grant, Commissioner, Florida Commission on Ethics. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Unopposed MOTION to Drop Party re #1 Complaint,, , MOTION to Amend/Correct Caption ( Responses due by 2/28/2023) by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hiaasen, Scott)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #44 MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint,, filed by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. Replies due by 2/21/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #45 Joint Motion to Waive Mediation. For good cause shown, the parties in this case are excused from the mediation requirement. All deadlines relating to mediation are vacated. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Joint MOTION Waive Mediation re #38 Scheduling Order,,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,,, by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (Brodeen, Karen)
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #1 Complaint,, by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Responses due by 2/14/2023 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Simona Gerdts, #2 Exhibit Miami Shores Village - Notice of Vacancy on Village Council)(Brodeen, Karen)
January 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Bloom: Motion Hearing held on 1/27/2023 re #19 Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Total time in court: 2 hour(s) : 15 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Karen Ann Brodeen, Noah Temple Sjostrom, Alison Elena Preston, Kendall Brindley Coffey, Scott Andrew Hiaasen, Benedict P. Kuehne, Robert Henry Fernandez, Ronald L. Book. Court Reporter: Yvette Hernandez, 305-523-5698 / Yvette_Hernandez@flsd.uscourts.gov. (aun) Corrected date in text on 1/30/2023 (mf).
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 42 REPLY to Response to Motion re #19 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to Maintain Status Quo Pending Outcome of LitigationRenewed MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion for Preliminary InjunctionRenewed MOTION for Hearing re #1 Complaint,, 7 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Expedite, Order on Motion for Hearing Requesting One Hour filed by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Hiaasen, Scott)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #39 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiffs' Reply shall not exceed fifteen pages in length. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alison Elena Preston on behalf of Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Michelle Anchors(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party William P. Cervone(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Don Gaetz(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Glenton Gilzean, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party John Grant(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party William N. Meggs(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Ashley Moody(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Ed H. Moore(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Wengay M. Newton, Sr(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Jimmy Patronis(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Kerrie J. Stillman(pty:dft), Attorney Alison Elena Preston added to party Jim Waldman(pty:dft). (Preston, Alison)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply in Support of Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hiaasen, Scott)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Amended Pleadings due by 3/21/2023., Discovery due by 5/2/2023., Fact Discovery due by 5/2/2023., Expert Discovery due by 5/2/2023., Joinder of Parties due by 3/21/2023., Mediation Deadline 5/16/2023., In Limine Motions due by 5/24/2023., Dispositive Motions due by 5/24/2023., Motions due by 5/24/2023., Pretrial Stipulation due by 8/14/2023., Jury Trial set for 8/28/2023 09:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom., Calendar Call set for 8/22/2023 01:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. ( Mediation Deadline 5/16/2023.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 1/20/2023. See attached document for full details. (ebz) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Setting Trial Date and Pretrial Schedule, #2 Election to Jurisdiction by a US Magistrate Judge for Final Disposition of Motions)(Hiaasen, Scott)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 NOTICE by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman re #35 Memorandum,, of Filing Exhibits (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Dept. of State Amendment 12 Information, #2 Exhibit Amendment 12 Text, #3 Exhibit Miami Shores Village Notice of Vacancy on Village Council, #4 Exhibit Leon County Ordinance No. 2020-23, #5 Exhibit Palm Beach County Code of Laws and Ordinance, 2-143, #6 Exhibit Miami -Dade County Conflict and Code of Ethics Ordinance, 2-1.11.1) (Brodeen, Karen)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #19 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to Maintain Status Quo Pending Outcome of LitigationRenewed MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion for Preliminary InjunctionRenewed MOTION for Hearing re #1 Complaint,, 7 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Expedite, Order on Motion for Hearing Requesting One Hour by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (Brodeen, Karen)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Noah Temple Sjostrom on behalf of Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Michelle Anchors(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party William P. Cervone(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Don Gaetz(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Glenton Gilzean, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party John Grant(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party William N. Meggs(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Ashley Moody(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Ed H. Moore(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Wengay M. Newton, Sr(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Jimmy Patronis(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Kerrie J. Stillman(pty:dft), Attorney Noah Temple Sjostrom added to party Jim Waldman(pty:dft). (Sjostrom, Noah)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #32 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' deadline to file a Response to the Complaint is extended to January 31, 2023. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
January 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint,, by Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (Brodeen, Karen)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Jimmy Patronis served on 12/27/2022, response/answer due 1/17/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Karen Ann Brodeen on behalf of Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Michelle Anchors(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party William P. Cervone(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Don Gaetz(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Glenton Gilzean, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party John Grant(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party William N. Meggs(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Ashley Moody(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Ed H. Moore(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Wengay M. Newton, Sr(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Jimmy Patronis(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Kerrie J. Stillman(pty:dft), Attorney Karen Ann Brodeen added to party Jim Waldman(pty:dft). (Brodeen, Karen)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Set Hearing per DE#28 as to #19 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to Maintain Status Quo Pending Outcome of LitigationRenewed MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion for Preliminary InjunctionRenewed MOTION for Hearing re #1 Complaint. Motion Hearing set for 1/27/2023 11:00 AM before Judge Beth Bloom. (scn)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Ann Teegen on behalf of Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Michelle Anchors(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party William P. Cervone(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Don Gaetz(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Glenton Gilzean, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party John Grant(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party William N. Meggs(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Ed H. Moore(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Wengay M. Newton, Sr(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Jimmy Patronis(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Kerrie J. Stillman(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Jim Waldman(pty:dft). (Teegen, Elizabeth)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 PAPERLESS ORDER Setting Hearing on #19 Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction. A Preliminary Injunction Hearing is set for January 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 400 North Miami Avenue, Courtroom 10-2, Miami, Florida 33128. Parties may appear via Zoom by using the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601473802?pwd=cTJuNVNnRUYzL0ozRXROWDc3bVRSdz09. Alternatively, the meeting ID is 160 147 3802 and the Passcode is 009276. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Bloom: Status Conference held on 12/29/2022. Total time in court: 30 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Kendall Brindley Coffey, Scott Andrew Hiaasen, Benedict P. Kuehne, Ronald L. Book, Elizabeth Ann Teegen. The Court ordered Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction no later than January 17, 2023. Plaintiffs may file a Reply no later than January 24, 2023. The Court will hear argument on Plaintiffs' Motion on January 27, 2023. Court Reporter: Yvette Hernandez, 305-523-5698 / Yvette_Hernandez@flsd.uscourts.gov. (aun)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 PAPERLESS ORDER amending 25 Paperless Order. The link to join the hearing at 11:30 a.m. has been changed. Please use the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1611922893?pwd=QkFNVjk0eFA2OUNkc3dWQkRpQmgvQT09. Alternatively, the Meeting ID is 161 192 2893 and the Passcode is 338688. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun) Removed text per chambers on 12/29/2022 (mf).
December 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Set Hearing per DE#25: Status Conference set for 12/29/2022 11:30 AM in Miami Division (or via Zoom) before Judge Beth Bloom. (scn)
December 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PAPERLESS ORDER re 23 Order Setting Status Conference. The parties may appear remotely via Zoom at the hearing set on December 29, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. The link to join is https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601209414?pwd=RVJIUGpXOTJIWC95TzR0UFlUQ3I4Zz09. Alternatively, the Meeting ID is 160 120 9414 and the Passcode is 463646. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
December 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Ann Teegen on behalf of Ashley Moody. Attorney Elizabeth Ann Teegen added to party Ashley Moody(pty:dft). (Teegen, Elizabeth)
December 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #18 Motion for Hearing. A status conference is set for December 29, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 400 North Miami Avenue, Courtroom 10-2, Miami, Florida 33128. The parties may appear by Zoom upon request. To so request, the parties shall notify Chambers, via email (bloom@flsd.uscourts.gov) or telephone (305-523-5690) by 5:00 p.m. today, December 28, 2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Ashley Moody served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Clerk's Notice to Filer re 14 Summons Returned Executed,. Docket Text Does Not Match Document; ERROR - The Filer attached the wrong document. The correction was made by the Filer at DE#20 . It is not necessary to refile the document. (scn)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to Maintain Status Quo Pending Outcome of Litigation, Renewed MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Renewed MOTION for Hearing re #1 Complaint,, 7 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Expedite, Order on Motion for Hearing Requesting One Hour by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment A - Florida Constitutional Provision, #2 Exhibit Attachment B - Florida Statute 112.3122, #3 Exhibit Attachment C - Declaration of Rene Garcia, #4 Exhibit Attachment D - Declaration, Javier Fernandez, #5 Exhibit Attachment E - Declaration, Crystal Wagar, #6 Exhibit Attachment F - Declaration, Mack Bernard)(Kuehne, Benedict)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Plaintiff's MOTION for Hearing Status Conference to Schedule Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiff's MOTION to Expedite Setting Status Conference by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment A - E-Service to General Counsel for Defendants, #2 Exhibit Attachment B - Electronic Serice of Process to Florida Attorney General)(Kuehne, Benedict)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Jim Waldman served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Wengay M. Newton, Sr served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Ed H. Moore served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Don Gaetz served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. William P. Cervone served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Michelle Anchors served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Glenton Gilzean, Jr served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. John Grant served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. Kerrie J. Stillman served on 12/22/2022, response/answer due 1/12/2023. (Hiaasen, Scott)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice #4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs may renew their motion after Defendants have been served. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (aun)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Ronald L. Book, mailing date December 27, 2022, (pt)
December 27, 2022 Opinion or Order SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 14 [service] restricted/sealed until further notice. (scn)
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction for Status Quo Stay, with incorporated Memorandum of Law, MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Hearing re #1 Complaint,, Requesting One Hour by Mack Bernard, Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, William Proctor, Crystal Wagar. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment A - Florida Constitutional Provision, #2 Exhibit Attachment B - Florida Statute 112.3122, #3 Affidavit Attachment C - Declaration of Rene Garcia, #4 Affidavit Attachment D - Declaration of Javier Fernandez, #5 Affidavit Attachment E - Declaration of Crystal Wagar, #6 Affidavit Attachment F - Declaration of Mack Bernard)(Kuehne, Benedict)
December 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 12/22/2022. See attached document for full details. (scn)
December 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Michelle Anchors, William P. Cervone, Don Gaetz, Glenton Gilzean, Jr, John Grant, William N. Meggs, Ashley Moody, Ed H. Moore, Wengay M. Newton, Sr, Jimmy Patronis, Kerrie J. Stillman, Jim Waldman. (bb)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. 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. (bb)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions and Declaratory Judgment against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16191208, filed by Javier Fernandez, Rene Garcia, Crystal Wagar, Mack Bernard, William Proctor. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) to Kerrie J. Stillman, #3 Summon(s) John Grant, #4 Summon(s) Glenton "Glen" Gilzean, Jr., #5 Summon(s) Michelle Anchors, #6 Summon(s) William P. Cervone, #7 Summon(s) Don Gaetz, #8 Summon(s) William "Willie" N. Meggs, #9 Summon(s) Ed H. Moore, #10 Summon(s) Wengay M. Newton, Sr., #11 Summon(s) Jim Waldman, #12 Summon(s) Ashley Moody, #13 Summon(s) Jimmy Patronis)(Coffey, Kendall)

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Plaintiff: Rene Garcia
Represented By: Kendall Brindley Coffey
Represented By: Benedict P. Kuehne
Represented By: Robert Henry Fernandez
Represented By: Ronald L. Book
Represented By: Scott Andrew Hiaasen
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Plaintiff: Javier Fernandez
Represented By: Kendall Brindley Coffey
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Plaintiff: Crystal Wagar
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Plaintiff: Mack Bernard
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Plaintiff: William Proctor
Represented By: Kendall Brindley Coffey
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Defendant: Kerrie J. Stillman
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Defendant: John Grant
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Defendant: Glenton Gilzean, Jr.
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Defendant: Michelle Anchors
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Defendant: William P. Cervone
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Defendant: Don Gaetz
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Defendant: William N. Meggs
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Defendant: Ed H. Moore
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Defendant: Wengay M. Newton, Sr.
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Defendant: Jim Waldman
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Defendant: Ashley Moody
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Defendant: Jimmy Patronis
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Intervenor plaintiff: Henry Tien
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