Gibson v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida
| Sherry Gibson |
| School Board of Palm Beach County |
| 9:2026cv80366 |
| April 1, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| William Matthewman |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Notice of Removal - Labor |
| Both |
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| Filing 12 Plaintiff's NOTICE of Service by Sherry Gibson (Zignoli, Jared) |
Filing 11
PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot #4 Motion to Dismiss, in light of the filing of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (DE #7 ). Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks (rfy)
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| Filing 10 Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by School Board of Palm Beach County. (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 9 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: Amended Pleadings due by 6/11/2026. Discovery due by 10/1/2026. Fact Discovery due by 10/1/2026. Expert Discovery due by 10/1/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 6/11/2026. In Limine Motions due by 10/15/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 10/15/2026. Motions due by 10/15/2026. Pretrial Stipulation due by 11/16/2026. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 5/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (scn) |
| Filing 8 PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The Scheduling Conference was held via Zoom Video Teleconference on 5/7/2026. The Court discussed whether parties would be added, the trial period, pretrial deadlines, motions to continue, sealing of documents, consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, mediation or settlement conferences, requirements if a settlement is reached, the Local Rules, discovery, and good faith conferral. Written scheduling order and order of referral to mediation will be issued. Total time in court: 27 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Jared Guy Zignoli, Sarah Gail Weber. Other appearances: Paralegal Eliana Malagon. (Digital Zoom Video Recording 10:01 am) (nrs) |
| Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Sherry Gibson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Zignoli, Jared) |
| Filing 6 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 5/7/2026 at 10:00 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 4/28/2026. (nrs) |
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Filing 5
ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: Jury Trial set for 12/14/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Calendar Call set for 12/9/2026 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 4/21/2026. 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 4 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by School Board of Palm Beach County. Responses due by 5/4/2026. (Weber, Sarah) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jared Guy Zignoli on behalf of Sherry Gibson (Zignoli, Jared) |
| 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. (wce) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19379241, filed by The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. (No Answer/Motion to Dismiss Filed)(Attachments: #1 Summon(s) Summons and Complaint, #2 Exhibit Notice of Appearance in Lower Court (15th Judicial Circuit), #3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Weber, Sarah) Modified Text on 4/1/2026 (wce). |
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| Represented By: | Jared Guy Zignoli |
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| Represented By: | Sarah Gail Weber |
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