Lane v. King, et al
| Thomas Lane |
| Iliana Cruz, Dr. Suzanne King and The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. |
| 9:2025cv80718 |
| June 9, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Aileen M Cannon |
| William Matthewman |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal |
| Both |
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| Filing 59 MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FOURTH AMENDED COMPLAINT [DE 55] re #55 MOTION TO DISMISS #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. Recommending that Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint [DE 55] be GRANTED, and the Fourth Amended Complaint [DE 53] be DISMISSED. Objections to R&R due by 11/13/2025 Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 10/30/2025. See attached document for full details. (swr) |
Filing 58
PAPERLESS ORDER: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss #55 is hereby REFERRED to Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for a Report and Recommendation. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 10/8/2025. (tkh)
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| Filing 57 REPLY in Support of Motion re #55 MOTION TO DISMISS #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King, The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL.. (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 56 RESPONSE to Motion re #55 MOTION TO DISMISS #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Thomas Lane. Replies due by 10/2/2025. (cds) |
| Filing 55 MOTION TO DISMISS #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL.. Attorney Sarah Gail Weber added to party The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL.(pty:dft). Responses due by 9/30/2025. (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 54 Summons Issued as to The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. (gqa) |
| Filing 53 Fourth AMENDED COMPLAINT against Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King, The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Thomas Lane. (Attachments: #1 Summon(s))(gqa) |
| Set Deadline. Fourth Amended Complaint due by 9/2/2025. Per De#52 (cds) |
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Filing 52
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Plaintiff's Opposed Motion for Leave to File a Fourth Amended Complaint #51 . On or before September 2, 2025, Plaintiff shall file his proposed Fourth Amended Complaint [51-1] as a separate entry on the docket. Additionally, in light of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint #18 is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/27/2025. (jj01)
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| Filing 51 Plaintiff's MOTION For Leave to File Fourth Amended Verified Complaint by Thomas Lane. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(gqa) |
| Filing 50 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance ( Docket Entry 46-1 has been Sealed) re #49 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (cds) |
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Filing 49
ORDER Denied without Prejudice DE #46 Motion For Leave to File a Third Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (gqa)
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| Filing 48 Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Thomas Lane to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: [email protected] (gqa) |
| Filing 47 STRICKEN - NOTICE of Filing Exhibits N, P, Q, S by Thomas Lane (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (gqa) Per DE #49 Modified on 8/18/2025 (gqa). |
| Filing 46 STRICKEN -Plaintiff's MOTION For Leave to File Third Amended Verified Complaint by Thomas Lane. (Attachments: SEALED #1 Exhibit)(gqa) Per DE #49 Modified on 8/18/2025 (gqa). Modified Per De#49 on 8/18/2025 (cds). |
| Filing 45 STRICKEN - NOTICE of Incorporation of Previously Filed Exhibits into Third Amended Complaint by Thomas Lane (gqa) Per DE #49 Modified on 8/18/2025 (gqa). |
| Filing 44 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance ( A copy of the Order has been Emailed to the Plaintiff) re 40 Order,, (cds) |
| Filing 43 CLERK'S NOTICE re: Pro Se Litigant Thomas Lane. Thomas Lane is to complete and submit the attached document ensuring that ALL boxes are checked indicating agreement to the terms and conditions set forth in the consent form for United States District Court Southern District of Florida. (bb) |
| Filing 42 CLERK'S NOTICE re 41 Order,. Additional Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to Help Desk-CMECF (HELPDESK) (cds) |
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Filing 41
PAPERLESS ORDER directing Clerk to add email listed on pro se Plaintiff's Notice of Unrepresented Person #31 to receive notices of electronic filings pursuant to Plaintiff's Consent to Paper Filing and Electronic Service #32 . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/8/2025. (jj01)
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Filing 40
PAPERLESS ORDER striking Plaintiff's Notice of Unavailability #39 . Neither the Local Rules nor the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure authorize notices of unavailability. If there is a scheduling conflict, the filing party must confer with opposing counsel and submit a motion for a continuance that sets forth good cause for the continuance or enlargement sought. The Clerk shall transmit a copy of this Order to Plaintiff's email as listed on his Notice of Unrepresented Person #31 . Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 8/8/2025. (jj01)
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| Filing 39 (STRICKEN) NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY by Thomas Lane for dates of August 4, 2025 through August 15, 2025; August 18, 2025 through December 12, 2025. (gqa) Modified Per De#40 on 8/11/2025 (cds). |
| Filing 38 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re #37 Order. Order mailed to The School Board of Palm Beach County, Attn General Counsel, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite C-331, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. (kpe) |
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Filing 37
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S #24 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND, DENYING #23 MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL, AND STRIKING #34 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. On or before August 18, 2025, Plaintiff may refile a motion for leave to amend that fully complies with the local and federal rules. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/31/2025. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
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| Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 MOTION to Amend/Correct #16 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King. Replies due by 8/6/2025. (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 35 Summons Issued as to The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. (gqa) |
| Filing 34 STRICKEN Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King, The School Board of Palm Beach County, FL. filed by Thomas Lane. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(gqa) Modified text on 7/31/2025 (gqa). Modified on 7/31/2025 per DE #37 Order (kpe). |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of Compliance with Court Order to Submit Second Amended Complaint by Thomas Lane re 19 Status Conference,. (gqa) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of Consent to paper Filing and Electronic Service by Thomas Lane (gqa) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE of Unrepresented Person Appearance by Thomas Lane. (gqa) |
| Filing 30 Plaintiff's RESPONSE to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss re #18 Defendant's MOTION to Strike #16 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #16 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Thomas Lane. Replies due by 8/6/2025. (gqa) |
| Filing 29 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance (A Copy of the Order Mailed) re 28 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,, (cds) |
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Filing 28
PAPERLESS ORDER denying Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to Electronically File Documents #12 . Plaintiff cites his difficulty traveling to the Clerk's Office to file things in person, but he need not be physically present to file documents with the Court in pro se maters. Plaintiff may mail appropriate filings to the Clerk's Office at Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 701 Clematis Street, Room 202 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. All mailings should be clearly labeled with the correct case number to permit docketing. The Clerk shall MAIL this Order to Defendant at the address listed on the docket and thereafter file a notice of compliance on the docket. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/23/2025. (jj01)
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| Filing 27 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance (A Copy of the Order Mailed) re 26 Order,, (cds) |
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Filing 26
PAPERLESS ORDER requiring consent to receive electronic filings. On or before August 11, 2025, Plaintiff shall complete and file with the Court the "Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) to receive NEFs" form, which can be found at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. The Clerk shall MAIL this Order to Defendant at the address listed on the docket and thereafter file a notice of compliance on the docket. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/23/2025. (jj01)
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Filing 25
ORDER Requiring Combined Responses. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/22/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls)
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Leave to File #16 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Thomas Lane. Responses due by 8/4/2025. (cds) |
| Filing 23 MOTION for Leave to File Verified Statement and Supporting Exhibits Under Seal by Thomas Lane Responses due by 8/4/2025. (cds) |
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Filing 22
NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICES ON SEALING/REDACTION: Notwithstanding the requirements of Local Rule 5.4 and/or any protective order, the parties are prohibited from filing anything under seal or from redacting any content from a court filing or exhibit/attachment (except for the personal data identifiers listed in Section 6A of this District's CM/ECF Administrative Procedures) unless the party with a stated interest in sealing/redaction first seeks and obtains permission from the Court via a motion for leave. The motion for leave must be filed after meaningful conferral with the opposing party (or parties) and be filed publicly except as authorized by prior Court order. Additionally, the motion for leave shall specify the particularized basis for sealing the proposed material; shall describe the information/documents to be sealed with as much specificity as possible but without attaching the proposed sealed material; shall indicate the proposed duration of the seal request and the reasons why means other than sealing are unavailable or unsatisfactory; shall contain a separate certificate of conference section indicating the results of the parties' meaningful conferral; and shall be filed at last three business days before any related deadline to permit adequate Court consideration. The party seeking authorization to seal material shall not file or otherwise attach the subject material until the Court has ruled on the motion for leave. Finally, all parties are advised that mere designation of material as confidential and/or otherwise subject to a protective order does not bind the Court, does not supplant the requirements of the Local Rules on sealing, and does not otherwise relieve the party seeking sealing/redaction from justifying its request under applicable legal principals governing the presumption of public access to civil proceedings. Failure to comply with this Notice may result in immediate unsealing of any unauthorized shielded material. Signed by Judge Aileen M. Cannon on 7/21/2025. (jj01)
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| Filing 21 CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Aileen M. Cannon and Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman no longer assigned to case as presider. 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. (ls) |
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Filing 20
ORDER Directing Clerk to Reassign Case to a District Judge and Setting Deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 7/21/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls)
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| Filing 19 PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held via Zoom Video Teleconference. Status Conference held on 7/21/2025. The Court discussed consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, the pending motions, and other issues in the case. The parties have indicated they have not consented to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. The case shall be reassigned to a District Judge. The Plaintiff shall file any motion for leave to file a second amended complaint, as well as a response to Defendant's motion to strike DE #18 or in the Alternative Motion to Dismiss [DE 18] on or before July 30, 2025. Written Order to be issued. Total time in court: 17 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Sarah Gail Weber, Other appearances: Plaintiff Thomas Lane. (Digital 11:05:56) (swr) |
| Filing 18 Defendant's MOTION to Strike #16 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal , Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice #16 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King. Responses due by 7/23/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - *502025CA004029XXXAMB, #2 Exhibit B - *502025CA005237XXXAMB, #3 Exhibit C - *502025CA005154XXXAMB, #4 Exhibit D - *502025CA005237XXXAMB)(Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 17 Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT For Damages against Iliana Cruz, Suzanne King, filed by Thomas Lane.(gqa) |
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Filing 15
ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM VIDEO TELECONFERENCE (VTC): Status Conference set for 7/21/2025 at 11:00 AM, via Zoom Video Teleconference before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/24/2025. See attached document for full details. (gqa)
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| Filing 14 Defendant's REPLY to #13 Response/Reply (Other) In Support of The Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Iliana Cruz, Dr. Susi King. (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 13 Plaintiff's RESPONSE to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Strike, and Motion for More Definite Statement #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Thomas Lane. (gqa) |
| Filing 12 Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to Electronically File Documents via CM/ECF by Thomas Lane. (gqa) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY by Thomas Lane for dates of June 12, 2025 through June 22, 2025. (gqa) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance By Pro Se Palintiff by Thomas Lane (gqa) |
| Filing 9 Declaration of Thomas Lane in Support of Response to Motion to Dismiss #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Thomas Lane. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(gqa) |
| Filing 8 Defendant's NOTICE Civil Cover Sheet by Iliana Cruz, Dr. Susi King re #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Striking DE 5 by Iliana Cruz, Dr. Susi King (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 6 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #5 Notice (Other). Document and Case Style Do Not Match; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - The Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile the document with the correct case style and case number in the appropriate case. (drz) |
| Filing 5 Stricken per DE #7 - NOTICE Civil Cover Sheet by Iliana Cruz, Dr. Susi King re #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), (Weber, Sarah) Modified text on 6/10/2025 (drz). |
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Filing 4
ORDER REGARDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/9/2025. See attached document for full details. (gqa)
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| Filing 3 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. No Civil Cover Sheet. Filer is instructed to file a Notice (Other) with the Civil Cover Sheet attached within 24 hours of the notice. (gqa) |
| Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Magistrate Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. (gqa) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Defendants' Notice of Removal) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18515517, filed by School Board Palm Beach County, Iliana Cruz, Dr. Susi King. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) Complaint (Cruz), #3 Summon(s) Complaint (King), #4 Supplement Pending Motion)(Weber, Sarah) |
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