Cole v. Hasner et al
| Rebel A Cole |
| Adam Hasner, Stephen Engle, Anita Pennathur, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli and Russell Ivy |
| 9:2025cv81406 |
| November 12, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| William Matthewman |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 31 CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has accepted the address information change request as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil (pt) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; Change of Law Firm Name; by Mohammad Omar Jazil (Jazil, Mohammad) |
| Filing 29 REPLY in Support of Motion re #24 MOTION TO DISMISS #17 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russell Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. (Pratt, Hunter) |
| Filing 28 RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 MOTION TO DISMISS #17 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Rebel A Cole. Replies due by 3/6/2026. (Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 27 CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has accepted the address and email information change request as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Hunter Robert Pratt re #26 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (pt) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; Change of Email; Change of Law Firm Name; by Hunter Robert Pratt (Pratt, Hunter) |
Filing 25
ORDER ON #20 JOINT EXPEDITED MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY, ABATE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, AND DELAY SETTING TRIAL AND PRETRIAL DEADLINES: The parties request to stay is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. the Parties' request to abate the Scheduling Conference is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/10/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce)
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| Filing 24 MOTION TO DISMISS #17 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russell Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. Responses due by 2/23/2026. (Jazil, Mohammad) |
| Filing 23 PAPERLESS ORDER: Given the status of this case, the Scheduling Conference previously set for February 9, 2026, is CANCELED. The Court will reset the Scheduling Conference at a later date, if necessary. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 2/9/2026. (no00) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Hunter Robert Pratt on behalf of Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russell Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. Attorney Hunter Robert Pratt added to party Stephen Engle(pty:dft), Attorney Hunter Robert Pratt added to party Adam Hasner(pty:dft), Attorney Hunter Robert Pratt added to party Russell Ivy(pty:dft), Attorney Hunter Robert Pratt added to party Donald Neubaum(pty:dft), Attorney Hunter Robert Pratt added to party Chee Ostinelli(pty:dft), Attorney Hunter Robert Pratt added to party Anita Pennathur(pty:dft). (Pratt, Hunter) |
| Filing 21 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #20 Joint EXPEDITED MOTION STAY DISCOVERY, ABATE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, AND DELAY SETTING TRIAL AND PRETRIAL DEADLINES . Motion with Multiple Reliefs Filed as One Relief; ERROR - The Filer selected only one relief event and failed to select the additional corresponding events for each relief requested in the motion. The docket entry was corrected by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document but future filings must comply with the instructions in the CM/ECF Attorney User's Manual. (wce) |
| Filing 20 Joint EXPEDITED MOTION STAY DISCOVERY, ABATE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, AND DELAY SETTING TRIAL AND PRETRIAL DEADLINES by Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russell Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. Responses due by 2/17/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jazil, Mohammad). Added MOTION to Stay, MOTION for Extension of Time on 2/4/2026 (wce). |
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Filing 19
PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (DE #14 ), in light of the filing of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (DE #17 ). Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/28/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint,, Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Rebel A Cole. Replies due by 2/2/2026. (Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 17 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russ Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur, filed by Rebel A Cole. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: 9/15/25 Letter to Dr. Cole, #2 Exhibit B: Attorney Letter Notice of Investigation 9/26/25, #3 Exhibit C: Rebuttal to Suspension 10/31/25, #4 Exhibit D: Emails concerning administrative leave 11/10/25, #5 Exhibit E: Report, #6 Exhibit F: 11/18/25 Return letter)(Trent, Edward) |
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Filing 16
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 2/9/2026 at 10:30 AM in the West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference (VTC). Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two (2) business days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is strongly disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 160 540 3826 and Passcode: 246129. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 1/21/2026. (no00)
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Filing 15
ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: Jury Trial set for 10/5/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Calendar Call set for 9/30/2026 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ' 636 (b)(1)(A) and the Magistrate Judge Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, the above-captioned cause is hereby referred to United States Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to conduct a Scheduling Conference, pursuant to Local Rule 16.1.B, for the purpose of setting pre-trial deadline dates, for determining possible consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge for trial, and for the purpose of setting any settlement conferences in lieu of or in addition to mediation if the parties so request. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) #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.
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| Filing 14 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #1 Complaint,, , Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russ Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. Responses due by 1/26/2026. (Jazil, Mohammad) |
| Filing 13 Unopposed NOTICE of Withdrawal of Preliminary Injunction Motion (Dkt. 3) by Rebel A Cole re #3 EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency included [requesting ruling by 11/13/25 at 8 AM] (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: 11/18/25 FAU Letter) (Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 12 RESPONSE in Opposition re #3 EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency included [requesting ruling by 11/13/25 at 8 AM] filed by Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russ Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Donald Neubaum(pty:dft), Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Chee Ostinelli(pty:dft). Replies due by 11/26/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment 1 (Regulation 5.012), #2 Exhibit Attachment 2 (Standards of Conduct, Policy 8.2), #3 Exhibit Attachment 3 (Collective Bargaining Agreement Excerpt), #4 Exhibit Attachment 4 (Investigative Report & Recommendation), #5 Exhibit Attachment 5 (Nov. 18, 2025 Letter to Prof. Cole))(Jazil, Mohammad) |
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Filing 11
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #8 and #9 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorneys Gene C. Schaerr and Joshua J. Prince. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 11/19/2025. (kid)
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| Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rebel A Cole. Stephen Engle waiver sent on 11/13/2025, response/answer due 1/12/2026; Adam Hasner waiver sent on 11/13/2025, response/answer due 1/12/2026; Russ Ivy waiver sent on 11/13/2025, response/answer due 1/12/2026; Donald Neubaum waiver sent on 11/13/2025, response/answer due 1/12/2026; Chee Ostinelli waiver sent on 11/13/2025, response/answer due 1/12/2026; Anita Pennathur waiver sent on 11/13/2025, response/answer due 1/12/2026. (Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Joshua J. Prince. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18953867 by Rebel A Cole. Responses due by 12/1/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Joshua J. Prince, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Gene C. Schaerr. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18953835 by Rebel A Cole. Responses due by 12/1/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Gene C. Schaerr, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rebel A Cole re #3 EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency included [requesting ruling by 11/13/25 at 8 AM], #1 Complaint,, #4 Order on Emergency Motion with Certification of Emergency (Trent, Edward) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russ Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, and Anita Pennathur. (wce) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mohammad Omar Jazil on behalf of Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russ Ivy, Anita Pennathur. Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Stephen Engle(pty:dft), Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Adam Hasner(pty:dft), Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Russ Ivy(pty:dft), Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Anita Pennathur(pty:dft). (Jazil, Mohammad) |
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Filing 4
ORDER denying #3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 11/12/2025. See attached document for full details. (kid)
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| Filing 3 WITHDRAWN EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency included [requesting ruling by 11/13/25 at 8 AM] by Rebel A Cole. Responses due by 11/26/2025. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Trent, Edward) Modified Text per DE #13 on 11/20/2025 (wce). |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman 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. (mno) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Stephen Engle, Adam Hasner, Russ Ivy, Donald Neubaum, Chee Ostinelli, Anita Pennathur. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18949292, filed by Rebel A Cole. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: 9/15/25 Letter to Dr. Cole, #2 Exhibit B: Attorney Letter Notice of Investigation 9/26/25, #3 Exhibit C: Rebuttal to Suspension 10/31/25, #4 Exhibit D: Emails concerning administrative leave 11/10/25, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Summon(s) Defendant Engle, #7 Summon(s) Defendant Hasner, #8 Summon(s) Defendant Ivy, #9 Summon(s) Defendant Neubaum, #10 Summon(s) Defendant Ostinelli, #11 Summon(s) Defendant Pennathur)(Trent, Edward) |
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