Anderson et al v. Bessette et al
| Cynthia Anderson and Cassandra Hammonds |
| Ms. Margaret P. Bessette and Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C. doing business as Magruder, Cook, Carmody & Koutsouftikis |
| 8:2025cv02885 |
| September 3, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland |
| Lydia Kay Griggsby |
| Civil Rights: Accomodations |
| 42 U.S.C. § 405 Fair Housing Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 37 EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite Ruling, for Temporary Restraining Order, Interim Relocation Relief, Expedited Settlement Conference, and Administrative Consideration by Cynthia Anderson (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Declaration, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(heps, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 36 MOTION for Immediate Emergency Relief pursuant to FRCP 65 by Cynthia Anderson (and Cassandra Hammond). (dass, Deputy Clerk) (signed by Cynthia Anderson only) |
| Filing 35 (Second) EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Consolidated Reply by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Attachments)(dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 34 REPLY to Response to Motion re #31 EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Attachments)(dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Margaret P. Bessette. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(McMillan, Niall) |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jenkins, Megan) |
| Filing 31 EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Relief, by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Declaration / Affidavit of Plaintiff, #2 Attachment, #3 Text of Proposed Order) (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
Filing 30
ORDER re Plaintiffs' #28 Notice of Intent to file a Motion to Compel Defendant Bessette to answer complaint; directing an answer is not required pending resolution of the Motion to Dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12; denying Plaintiffs' #29 Motion for Status Conference and Entry of Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/6/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 1/7/26)
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| Filing 29 MOTION for Status Conference and Entry of Scheduling Order by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds.(heps, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Intent to File a Motion by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition to Defendant Margaret Bessette's #14 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Response to Memorandum, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition to Defendant Andrew Palanzi's #17 RENEWED MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Response to Memorandum)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (no proposed order) |
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Filing 25
SCHEDULING ORDER denying as moot Defendant Bessette's #13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; denying as moot Defendant Bessette's #18 Amended Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; denying as moot Defendant Bessette's #23 Motion to Withdraw her Amended Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; directing parties to adhere to the briefing schedule set forth re Defendants' Motions to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 10/15/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 10/16/25)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE A MOTION (intent to file a Response to Defendant's Motion to Withdraw Motion) by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 23 MOTION to Withdraw #18 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Margaret P. Bessette (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alexander, Maryan) |
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Filing 22
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 10/2/2025. (mu1s, Chambers) (c/m 10/6/25) Modified on 10/6/2025 (dass).
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| Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to #1 Complaint, filed by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 20 Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Cynthia Anderson re #14 Motion. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 9/30/25) |
| Filing 19 Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Cynthia Anderson re #17 Motion. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 9/30/25) |
| Filing 18 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Margaret P. Bessette (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Redlined Copy)(Alexander, Maryan) |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss by Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support DEFENDANT ANDREW PALANZIS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF ITS RENEWED MOTION TO DISMISS, #2 Text of Proposed Order ORDER)(Jenkins, Megan) |
| Filing 16 QC NOTICE re: Case Caption and Defendant name referenced on #13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by "Quantum Real Estate Management, LLC". ** Please note the case caption of this action is "Anderson et al v. Bessette et al" and said Defendant is named as "Margaret P. Bessette" (President Quantum Real Estate Managemnt, LLC) on Complaint. Thank you. (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Margaret P. Bessette (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1 - 30 Day Notice, #3 Exhibit 2 - Anderson Lease, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(McMillan, Niall) |
| Case Reassigned to Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Margaret P. Bessette (President of Quantum Real Estate Management, LLC.) (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Alexander, Maryan) |
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Filing 11
PAPERLESS ORDER denying #10 Motion to Dismiss. The #6 Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order provides that "all parties are precluded from filing a fully or partially dispositive motion such as a motion pursuant to Rule 12, or a motion seeking preliminary relief, until consent is obtained from all parties or the case is reassigned to a District Judge, if consent from all parties is not obtained," and that "the time to file any dispositive motion is tolled until such time that consent is obtained from all parties or the case is reassigned to a District Judge." Because the Motion to Dismiss was filed prematurely, it is denied without prejudice to renewal at the time established in the Direct Assignment Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 9/25/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m docket sheet to pro se Plaintiffs 9/25/25) (dass).
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| Filing 10 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT ANDREW PALANZIS MOTION TO DISMISS, #2 Text of Proposed Order ORDER)(Jenkins, Megan) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Plaintiffs. Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C. served on 9/8/2025, answer due 9/29/2025.(dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Plaintiffs. Margaret P. Bessette served on 9/8/2025, answer due 9/29/2025.(dass, Deputy Clerk) |
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Filing 6
Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 9/3/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 9/3/25)
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| Filing 5 NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan. Plaintiffs Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds or counsel for Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Procedures which can be downloaded #here. Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded #here, counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded #here. To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge. Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 9/17/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m w/all forms 9/3/25) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued 21 days as to Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C., Margaret P. Bessette.(dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 9/3/25) |
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Filing 3
ORDER directing clerk to issue summons to return to Plaintiff to effectuate service as set forth. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 9/3/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 9/3/25)
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| Filing 2 New Case Notification Letter sent to Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 9/3/25) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/3/2025: #1 Corrected New Case Letter) (dass). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Margaret P. Bessette, Andrew Palanzi Magruder & Associates, P.C. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number 3169), filed by Cynthia Anderson, Cassandra Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Receipt) (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
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