Craig v. Target Corporation et al
Plaintiff: Brian Craig, Laura Thompson, Steven Cook, Carol Bowe, Inspire Advisors, LLC and State Board of Administration of Florida
Defendant: Target Corporation, Brian C. Cornell, David P Abney, Douglas M Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice and Dmitri L. Stockton
Petitioner: State Teachers' Retirement System of Ohio
Case Number: 0:2025cv04434
Filed: November 24, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Presiding Judge: Nancy E Brasel
Referring Judge: Shannon G Elkins
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 78 m(a) Securities Exchange Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on February 26, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
February 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 163 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #162 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Samuel Joseph Salario Jr. for Carol Bowe, for Steven Cook, for Brian Craig, for Inspire Advisors, LLC, for State Board of Administration of Florida, and, for Laura Thompson. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 2/26/2026. (CNO)
January 28, 2026 Filing 162 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Samuel J. Salario Jr.. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12593354 filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida, Laura Thompson. (Kaardal, Erick)
January 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 161 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #160 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jared Kelson for Carol Bowe, for Steven Cook, for Brian Craig, for Inspire Advisors, LLC, for State Board of Administration of Florida, and, for Laura Thompson. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 1/7/2026. (CNO)
January 5, 2026 Filing 160 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jared M. Kelson. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12494059 filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida, Laura Thompson. (Kaardal, Erick)
January 1, 2026 Filing 159 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney (McCotter, R. Trent)
December 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 158 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #154 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jacob Rae for David P. Abney, for Douglas M. Baker Jr., for George S. Barrett, for Gail K. Boudreaux, for Brian C. Cornell, for Robert L. Edwards, for Melanie L. Healey, for Donald R. Knauss, for Christine A. Leahy, for Monica C. Lozano, for Mary E. Minnick, for Grace Puma, for Derica W. Rice, for Dmitri L. Stockton, and, for Target Corporation. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/12/2025. (CNO)
December 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 157 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #153 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Alexander J. Rodney for David P. Abney, for Douglas M. Baker Jr., for George S. Barrett, for Gail K. Boudreaux, for Brian C. Cornell, for Robert L. Edwards, for Melanie L. Healey, for Donald R. Knauss, for Christine A. Leahy, for Monica C. Lozano, for Mary E. Minnick, for Grace Puma, for Derica W. Rice, for Dmitri L. Stockton, and, for Target Corporation. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/12/2025. (CNO)
December 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 156 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #152 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Sandra Goldstein for David P. Abney, for Douglas M. Baker Jr., for George S. Barrett, for Gail K. Boudreaux, for Brian C. Cornell, for Robert L. Edwards, for Melanie L. Healey, for Donald R. Knauss, for Christine A. Leahy, for Monica C. Lozano, for Mary E. Minnick, for Grace Puma, for Derica W. Rice, for Dmitri L. Stockton, and, for Target Corporation. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/12/2025. (CNO)
December 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 155 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #151 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Ashley Paige Grolig for David P. Abney, for Douglas M. Baker Jr., for George S. Barrett, for Gail K. Boudreaux, for Brian C. Cornell, for Robert L. Edwards, for Melanie L. Healey, for Donald R. Knauss, for Christine A. Leahy, for Monica C. Lozano, for Mary E. Minnick, for Grace Puma, for Derica W. Rice, for Dmitri L. Stockton, and, for Target Corporation. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/12/2025. (CNO)
December 10, 2025 Filing 154 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jacob M. Rae. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12444757 filed by David P Abney, Douglas M Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Mary E. Minnick, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Justman, Jeffrey)
December 10, 2025 Filing 153 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Alexander J. Rodney. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12444748 filed by David P Abney, Douglas M Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Mary E. Minnick, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Justman, Jeffrey)
December 10, 2025 Filing 152 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Sandra C. Goldstein, P.C.. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12444740 filed by David P Abney, Douglas M Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Mary E. Minnick, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Justman, Jeffrey)
December 10, 2025 Filing 151 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Ashley P. Grolig. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12444734 filed by David P Abney, Douglas M Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Mary E. Minnick, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Justman, Jeffrey)
December 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 150 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #147 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jason Gonzalez for Carol Bowe, for Steven Cook, for Brian Craig, for Inspire Advisors, LLC, for State Board of Administration of Florida, and, for Laura Thompson. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/8/2025. (CNO)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 149 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #146 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Emily Percival for Carol Bowe, for Steven Cook, for Brian Craig, for Inspire Advisors, LLC, for State Board of Administration of Florida, and, for Laura Thompson. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/5/2025. (CNO)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 148 (Text-Only) ORDER granting #145 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney R. Trent McCotter for Carol Bowe, for Steven Cook, for Brian Craig, for Inspire Advisors, LLC, for State Board of Administration of Florida, and, for Laura Thompson. Approved by Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins on 12/5/2025. (CNO)
December 4, 2025 Filing 147 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jason Gonzalez. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12430951 filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida, Laura Thompson. (Kaardal, Erick)
December 4, 2025 Filing 146 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Emily Percival. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12429892 filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida, Laura Thompson. (Kaardal, Erick)
December 4, 2025 Filing 145 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Trent McCotter. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12429853 filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida, Laura Thompson. (Kaardal, Erick)
December 4, 2025 Filing 144 NOTICE of Appearance by Erick G Kaardal on behalf of Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, State Board of Administration of Florida, Laura Thompson. (Kaardal, Erick)
November 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 143 ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT OF RELATED CASES. This case is reassigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel and Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins for all further proceedings. Judge Eric C. Tostrud, Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko no longer assigned to case. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-4434 (NEB/SGE). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 11/25/2025 and Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 11/26/2025.(MKB)
November 24, 2025 Filing 142 (Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Andrew Block, Paul Courtney Huck, Jr, R Trent McCotter, Samuel J. Salario, Jr., Jason Brent Gonzalez, Sandra Goldstein, Alexander Rodney, Ashley Grolig, Jacob M. Rae, Sandra D. Grannum, Traci McKee. as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with #Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with #Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at #www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms#. (kt) cc: Andrew Block, Paul Courtney Huck, Jr, R Trent McCotter, Samuel J. Salario, Jr., Jason Brent Gonzalez. (kt)
November 24, 2025 Filing 141 (Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT DUE TO CASE ASSIGNMENT ERROR. This case is reassigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud and Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko per 3rd/4th Antitrust/Securities List. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-4434 ECT/DLM. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. (kt)
November 24, 2025 Filing 140 Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 2:23-cv-00599. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Case assigned to Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz and referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty per 3rd/4th Stockholder Suits List.
November 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ENDORSED ORDER. This case was consolidated into a lead case, 2:25-cv-135-KCD-DNF. (See Doc. #136 .) The lead case has been transferred to the District of Minnesota, Minneapolis Division. Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to lift the administrative closure and stay of this case, TRANSFER this member case to the District of Minnesota, Minneapolis Division, and thereafter CLOSE the Fort Myers file. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/20/2025. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
September 18, 2025 Filing 138 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:23-cv-599-KCD-DNF. Magistrate Judge K. C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (LF) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
September 16, 2025 Filing 137 Case Reassigned to Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:23-cv-599-KCD-K_D. Judge John L. Badalamenti no longer assigned to the case. (AJS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
July 24, 2025 Cases associated: Create association to 2:25-cv-00135-JLB-KCD. Please refer to the lead case, 2:25-cv-00135-JLB-KCD for all future proceedings. (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
July 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 136 Copy of ORDER from case 2:25-cv-85-JLB-KCD. The State Board of Administration of Florida's motion to consolidate is GRANTED to the extent that the Court will consolidate Craig v. Target Corporation et al., Case No. 2:23-cv-00599-JLB-KCD; State Board of Administration of Florida v. Target Corporation et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-00135-JLB-KCD; and City of Riviera Beach Police Pension Fund v. Target Corporation et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-00085-JLB-KCD, for all purposes. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 07/24/2025. (JDR) Modified on 7/29/2025 to edit docket text per chambers (JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 26, 2025 Filing 135 NOTICE of compliance of Attorney Samuel Salario by Brian Craig (Salario, Samuel) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 26, 2025 Filing 134 NOTICE of compliance of Attorney Paul Huck by Brian Craig (Huck, Paul) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 133 NOTICE by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation re #124 Order Regarding Consolidation of Related Actions. (Goldstein, Sandra) Modified text on 6/16/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 132 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. Related case(s): Yes (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 131 NOTICE by Portia E. McCollum of Filing Motion to Consolidate in case 2:25-cv-00021-JLB-KCD and 2:25-cv-00062-JLB-KCD. (Attachments: #1 Main Document, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D)(Cook, William) Modified text on 6/16/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 130 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson. Related case(s): Yes (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 129 NOTICE by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson re #124 Order of Position on Consolidation. (Berry, Jonathan) Modified text on 6/16/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 128 NOTICE by State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio of Motion for Consolidation filed in Case 2:25-cv-00085-JLB-KCD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Ohio STRS Motion and MoL to Consolidate Cases & to Appoint Lead Plf, #2 Exhibit B - Moyna Decl. in Support of Ohio STRSs Motion for Consolidation of Related Action)(Dubin, Joshua) Modified text on 6/16/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 13, 2025 Filing 127 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Paul C. Huck and Samuel J. Salario of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ENDORSED ORDER granting #125 Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Andrew W. Smith will have no further responsibility for this action. The clerk will discontinue sending CM/ECF notices to Smith and terminate him from this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/12/2025. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 12, 2025 Filing 125 Unopposed MOTION for Andrew Smith to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Andrew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ORDER. The Court DIRECTS all named parties in THIS case to file a notice, on or before June 13, 2025, indicating whether the parties oppose the consolidation of all related cases as explained in this Order. If a party opposes the consolidation of all cases, that party must provide an explanation. Additionally, if they have not already done so, the parties are DIRECTED to file a notice and a copy of their respective motions to consolidate in the other actions enumerated in this Order per Local Rule 1.07(b) and file an updated notice of related actions. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 6/4/2025. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ENDORSED ORDER granting #122 Attorney Reed D. Rubinstein's Motion to Withdraw. Attorney Rubinstein is now terminated from this matter, and the Clerk is directed to remove him from the service list. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/22/2025. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 22, 2025 Filing 122 Unopposed MOTION for Reed Rubinstein to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Smith, Andrew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 22, 2025 Filing 120 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/22/2025. (Digital) (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 15, 2025 Filing 119 REQUEST for oral argument re #116 Notice (Other) by State Board of Administration of Florida. (Gonzalez, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 15, 2025 Filing 118 NOTICE by State Board of Administration of Florida re #116 Notice (Other) Response to Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff of State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Bhattacharya, #2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Craig)(Gonzalez, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 14, 2025 Filing 117 NOTICE of hearing: Status Conference set for 4/22/2025 at 02:00 PM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Zoom instructions will be provided via separate email to counsel of record. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 1, 2025 Filing 116 NOTICE by State Board of Administration of Florida of Filing Motion for Consolidation In Riviera Beach v. Target Corp., 2:25-cv-00085. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Motion for Consolidation, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, and Approval of Counsel)(Gonzalez, Jason) Modified text on 4/2/2025 (GL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 115 TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' motion to lift the stay of this case (Doc. #113 ) is DENIED without prejudice. The Court will entertain briefing on Plaintiffs' request to amend their Complaint before ruling on whether to lift the stay. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 2/11/2025. (BPC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 31, 2025 Filing 114 RESPONSE in Opposition re #113 MOTION to Reopen Case and Response to Defendants' Status Update filed by Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation, Brian C. Cornell, David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- December 12, 2024 Email)(Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 21, 2025 Filing 113 MOTION to Reopen Case and Response to Defendants' Status Update by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Email from Jonathan Berry, #2 Exhibit B - Email from Samuel Salario, #3 Exhibit C - Email from Samuel Salario)(Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ENDORSED ORDER granting #111 Attorney Gene P. Hamilton's Motion to Withdraw. Attorney Hamilton is now terminated from this matter, and the Clerk is directed to remove him from the service list. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 1/20/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 20, 2025 Filing 111 Unopposed MOTION for Gene P. Hamilton to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Hamilton, Gene) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 17, 2025 Filing 110 STATUS report by Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation, Brian C. Cornell, David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 6, 2025 Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell added as settlement judge. (KME) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 109 TEXT ORDER. This case is REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell to conduct a settlement conference. All parties must attend the settlement conference in person as directed by Judge Mizell. By January 17, 2025, the parties must contact Wendy Winkel, Judge Mizell's courtroom deputy clerk, at (239) 461-2053. The parties must provide three (3) mutually agreeable dates of availability for Judge Mizell to arrange a settlement conference. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 1/6/2025. (BPC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 108 TEXT ORDER granting the parties' #107 Joint Motion to Request a Court-Appointed Mediator and Stay All Deadlines Pending Mediation. This case is STAYED along with ALL existing deadlines. The parties are DIRECTED to file a status report, within fourteen (14) days after the conclusion of the mediation conference, to inform the Court of their attempts to resolve the case and whether there is a continued need for a stay. The Court will enter a separate Order referring this matter to mediation before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to STAY this matter, place a STAY FLAG on this case, and administratively close the file until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 1/6/2025. (BPC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 5, 2025 Filing 107 Joint MOTION to Stay All Deadlines Pending Mediation, Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Joint Motion to Request a Court-Appointed Mediator and Stay All Deadlines Pending Mediation by Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Brian Craig, Laura Thompson, Steven Cook, Carol Bowe, Target Corporation, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Brian C. Cornell, David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ENDORSED ORDER granting #105 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Amended Complaint. Given the parties' agreement, and otherwise finding good cause, Defendants must respond to the amended complaint by 1/8/25. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/6/2024. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 6, 2024 Filing 105 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #52 Amended Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 5, 2024 Filing 104 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 1/27/2025 at 09:45 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Case Management Report due by 1/13/2025. Zoom instructions will be sent via separate email to counsel of record. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2024 Case Stay Lifted. (EVK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER denying Defendants' #68 Motion to Transfer this Action and denying as moot Plaintiffs' #73 Motion to Stay Briefing on Defendants' Motion to Transfer. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/4/2024. (BPC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER. Defendants' motion to dismiss (Doc. #70 ) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to lift the stay of this case. See Order for details. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/4/2024. (BPC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 101 ENDORSED ORDER granting #100 Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Caleb Orr shall have no further responsibility for this matter. The Clerk is directed to terminate Orr and remove him from future notices of electronic filing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/22/2024. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 22, 2024 Filing 100 MOTION for Caleb Orr to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Orr, Caleb) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
June 20, 2024 Filing 99 NOTICE by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation / Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Facts Subject to Judicial Notice from Target's 2024 Shareholder Meeting (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 98 TEXT ORDER. On or before June 3, 2024, the parties may file any joint notice requesting a settlement conference. The case remains stayed at this time. Should the parties file such a notice, the Court will enter an order providing the specifics of the assignment of a Magistrate Judge to conduct a settlement conference. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 5/23/2024. (MAG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER Allowing Electronic Devices into Courthouse. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 5/22/2024. (JS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 22, 2024 Filing 96 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge John L. Badalamenti: MOTION HEARING held on 5/22/2024 re #73 MOTION to Stay re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Steven Cook, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Brian Craig, Carol Bowe, Laura Thompson, #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by David P. Abney, Dmitri L. Stockton, Robert L. Edwards, Target Corporation, Melanie L. Healey, Brian C. Cornell, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Derica W. Rice, Donald R. Knauss, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, Grace Puma, #70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by David P. Abney, Dmitri L. Stockton, Robert L. Edwards, Target Corporation, Melanie L. Healey, Brian C. Cornell, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Derica W. Rice, Donald R. Knauss, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, Grace Puma. Court Reporter: Susan Cayler (JS)[Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 22, 2024 Filing 95 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #73 MOTION to Stay re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case , #76 Response in Opposition to Motion by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
May 21, 2024 Filing 94 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #90 Reply to Response to Motion, #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case , #83 Response in Opposition to Motion by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson. (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 11, 2024 Filing 93 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Motion hearing previously scheduled for 4/22/2024 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Motion Hearing set for 5/22/2024 at 1:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 9B before Judge John L. Badalamenti. (JS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 11, 2024 Filing 92 NOTICE of hearing on motion re #70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint , #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case . Motion Hearing set for 4/22/2024 at 1:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 9B before Judge John L. Badalamenti. (JS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
April 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ENDORSED ORDER granting #72 Defendants' Request for Oral Argument on Motions to Transfer and Dismiss this Action. The Court will set aside 1.5 hours for oral argument, which will be scheduled by separate notice. Argument should be presented by one attorney for each side. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 4/9/2024. (MAG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 20, 2024 Filing 90 REPLY to Response to Motion re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr., George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 20, 2024 Filing 89 REPLY to Response to Motion re #70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr., George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ENDORSED ORDER granting #85 Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer. Given the complexity of the issues presented, the Court finds good cause to allow a reply brief not exceeding 10 pages. Said brief is due on or before March 20, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/6/2024. (Dudek, Kyle) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ENDORSED ORDER granting #84 Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Given the complexity of the issues presented, the Court finds good cause to allow a reply brief not exceeding 20 pages. Said brief is due on or before March 20, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/6/2024. (Dudek, Kyle) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 5, 2024 Filing 86 NOTICE by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Laura Thompson re #84 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss , #85 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply to Defendants' Motion to Transfer REGARDING EXTENT OF PARTIES' CONSENT (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 5, 2024 Filing 85 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply to Defendants' Motion to Transfer by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 5, 2024 Filing 84 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 1, 2024 Filing 83 MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition to #68 MOTION to Transfer filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Laura Thompson. (Berry, Jonathan) Modified text on 3/4/2024 (BD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
March 1, 2024 Filing 82 MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition to #70 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson. (Berry, Jonathan) Modified text on 3/4/2024 (BD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ENDORSED ORDER granting #80 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation. Plaintiffs may file a response brief, not to exceed 45 pages, by 3/1/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 2/28/2024. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 28, 2024 Filing 80 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages for Opposition due March 1 by All Plaintiffs. (Berry, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified on 2/28/2024 to edit text. (LD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 20, 2024 Filing 79 REPLY to Response to Motion re #73 MOTION to Stay re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson. (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ENDORSED ORDER granting #77 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Reply in Support of their Motion to Stay Briefing on Defendants' Motion to Transfer. Plaintiffs may file a reply, not to exceed seven pages, by 2/23/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 2/20/2024. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 19, 2024 Filing 77 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Leave to File Reply within 2 Days of Court's Order by All Plaintiffs. (Berry, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified on 2/20/2024 as to docket text (ARL). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 16, 2024 Filing 76 RESPONSE in Opposition re #73 MOTION to Stay re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Modified text on 2/19/2024 (JK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ENDORSED ORDER granting #74 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extensions of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and to Transfer. Given the parties' agreement, and otherwise finding good cause, Plaintiffs' response to both motions is due by 3/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 2/6/2024. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 5, 2024 Filing 74 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case , #70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Berry, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
February 2, 2024 Filing 73 MOTION to Stay re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by All Plaintiffs. (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 72 REQUEST for oral argument re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case , #70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 71 DECLARATION of Alexander J. Rodney in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint re #70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - 2021 Annual Report, #2 Ex. B - 2022 Annual Report, #3 Ex. C - 2022 Proxy Statement, #4 Ex. D - 2023 Proxy Statement, #5 Ex. E - 2023 Pride Collection Statement, #6 Ex. F - Bus. Insider Article, #7 Ex. G - 2022 ESG Report, #8 Ex. H - Robert Netzly Facebook Post, #9 Ex. I - 2018 Annual Report, #10 Ex. J - 2019 Annual Report, #11 Ex. K - 2020 Annual Report, #12 Ex. L - AP Article, #13 Ex. M - Retail Dive Article, #14 Ex. N - WSJ Article, #15 Ex. O - Historical Stock Price Data, #16 Ex. P - AFA Article, #17 Ex. Q - AFA Site, #18 Ex. R - Target June 2023 8-K, #19 Ex. S - Q2 Earnings Release, #20 Ex. T - Q2 Earnings Call, #21 Ex. U -Intraday Stock Price Data, #22 Ex. V - Southwest July 2023 8-K, #23 Ex. W - Nasdaq 2021 Proxy Statement, #24 Ex. X - ABI Feb. 2021 6-K, #25 Ex. Y - BRT Statement, #26 Ex. Z - Cornell Law Review Article, #27 Ex. AA - CNBC Transcript, #28 Ex. BB - CNBC Article, #29 Ex. CC - Craig Show Podcast Facebook Post, #30 Ex. DD - Daily Mail Article, #31 Ex. EE - SEC Correspondence)(Rodney, Alexander) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 70 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 69 DECLARATION of Sandra C. Goldstein in Support of Defendants' Motion to Transfer This Action re #68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Ex. 1 - 2022 Proxy Statement, #2 Ex. 2 - 2023 Proxy Statement, #3 Ex. 3 - 2021 Annual Report, #4 Ex. 4 - 2022 Annual Report, #5 Ex. 5 - AFL Demand, #6 Ex. 6 - AFL Press Release)(Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 26, 2024 Filing 68 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #66 Defendants' unopposed motion to exceed the page limitation of Local Rule 3.01(a). The motion is granted to the extent that Defendants may file a motion to dismiss that does not exceed fifty (50) pages and denied to the extent that the Court finds Defendants' request for sixty-five (65) pages both unpersuasive and unreasonable. Local Rule 3.01(a) provides that a motion not exceed twenty (20) pages. The Court previously granted a remarkable 150% additional pages for Defendants' prior motion to dismiss, providing a total of fifty (50) pages. The Court has reviewed the operative complaint and cannot discern the need for sixty-five (65) pages, which is more than three times the allotted pages under Local Rule 3.01(a). That said, Defendants may, however, file a motion to dismiss that does not exceed fifty (50) pages. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 1/16/2024. (Badalamenti, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 12, 2024 Filing 66 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr., George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 65 TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs have filed a "Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) Dismissal of Defendant Mary E. Minnick" (Doc. #64 ), which provides notice of the Plaintiffs' voluntary dismissal of Defendant Mary E. Minnick without prejudice. The Notice is self-executing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i); Matthews v. Gaither, 902 F.2d 877, 880 (11th Cir. 1990) (per curiam). Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate Defendant Mary E. Minnick from the case. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 1/8/2024. (MAG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
January 6, 2024 Filing 64 NOTICE of Rule 41 Voluntary Dismissal of Only One Defendant, Mary E. Minnick by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson (Berry, Jonathan) Modified text on 1/8/2024 (JK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ENDORSED ORDER granting #61 Unopposed Motion for Andrew W. Smith to specially appear to represent Plaintiffs, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Smith already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/15/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ENDORSED ORDER granting #60 Unopposed Motion for Caleb Orr to specially appear to represent Plaintiffs, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Orr already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/15/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 15, 2023 Filing 61 MOTION for Andrew W. Smith to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21567528 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McCotter, R.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 15, 2023 Filing 60 MOTION for Caleb Orr to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21567506 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McCotter, R.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ENDORSED ORDER granting #58 Motion for Extension of Time. Given the motion is unopposed, and the Court otherwise finding good cause, the deadline for the identified Defendants to answer the operative complaint is extended to 1/26/24. One final note. The Court thanks all counsel involved for their efforts in reaching an amicable and sensible resolution of this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/5/2023. (Dudek, Kyle) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 5, 2023 Filing 58 Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified text on 12/6/2023 (LSS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER denying without prejudice #54 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to the Amended Complaint for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/4/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 56 TEXT ORDER denying as moot #37 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and #39 Defendants' Request for Oral Argument on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, in light of #52 Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/4/2023. (MAG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2023 Filing 55 RESPONSE in Opposition re #54 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to the Amended Complaint filed by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson. (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
December 4, 2023 Filing 54 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to the Amended Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Craig Complaint Redline)(Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 28, 2023 Filing 53 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Carol Bowe, Steven Cook, Brian Craig, Inspire Advisors, LLC, Laura Thompson identifying Corporate Parent Inspire Impact Group, LLC for Inspire Advisors, LLC.. (Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 28, 2023 Filing 52 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Brian Craig, Laura Thompson, Steven Cook, Carol Bowe, Inspire Advisors, LLC.(Berry, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 21, 2023 Filing 51 NOTICE of compliance re 48 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule 36 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation (McKee, Traci) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ENDORSED ORDER granting #49 Unopposed Motion for Jonathan Berry to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Berry already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/17/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 16, 2023 Filing 49 Unopposed MOTION for Jonathan Berry to appear pro hac vice RENEWED by Brian Craig. (Salario, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 16, 2023 Filing 48 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ashley P. Grolig Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (WRW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 14, 2023 Case Stayed per Order 46 . (MCB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 14, 2023 Filing 47 NOTICE canceling Preliminary Pretrial Conference hearing scheduled for 11/20/23 at 9:45 AM. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ENDORSED ORDER granting #44 Renewed Joint Motion to Stay based on the PSLRA's automatic stay of "all discovery and other proceedings" while the motion to dismiss is pending. See 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(b)(3)(B). The Clerk is directed to add a stay flag to the docket and the preliminary pretrial conference is cancelled. The stay will be lifted after the motion to dismiss is ruled on. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/14/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #40 Motion to Stay because a renewed motion has been filed (Doc. #44 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/14/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 13, 2023 Filing 44 Joint MOTION to Continue / Renewed Joint Motion and Memorandum of Law in Further Support of the Parties' Joint Motion to Adjourn the Requirements of Local Rule 3.02 and this Court's Orders Based on the PSLRA's Automatic Stay by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ENDORSED ORDER denying #42 Motion for Jonathan Berry to specially appear to represent Plaintiff because the motion does not comply with Local Rule 2.02(c)(2), which requires the lawyer be a member in good standing of the bar of a United States District Court. The motion says that Berry is a member of "the following United States District and Circuit courts," but then does not list any district court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/13/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 9, 2023 Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION for Jonathan Berry to appear pro hac vice by Brian Craig. (Salario, Samuel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER directing additional briefing. By November 15, 2023, the parties must file a supplemental brief that explains how 15 U.S.C. 77z-1(b)(1) applies to the facts pled. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/9/2023. (Dudek, Kyle) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 8, 2023 Filing 40 Joint MOTION to Continue / Joint Motion to Adjourn the Requirements of Local Rule 3.02 and this Court's Orders Based on the PSLRA's Automatic Stay, 15 U.S.C. 77z-1(b)(1) by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 7, 2023 Filing 39 REQUEST for oral argument re #37 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint / Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 7, 2023 Filing 38 DECLARATION of Alexander Rodney re #37 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint / Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 2022 Target Proxy Statement, #2 Exhibit B - 2023 Target Proxy Statement, #3 Exhibit C - Target Statement on 2023 Pride Collection, #4 Exhibit D - 2021 Target Annual Report, #5 Exhibit E - 2022 Target Annual Report, #6 Exhibit F - Wall Street Journal Article, #7 Exhibit G - Target Historical Stock Price, #8 Exhibit H - Target Current Report (June 14, 2023), #9 Exhibit I - 2022 Target ESG Report, #10 Exhibit J - Yahoo Article, #11 Exhibit K - 2019 Business Roundtable Statement, #12 Exhibit L - Newsweek Article)(Rodney, Alexander) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 7, 2023 Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint / Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (Goldstein, Sandra) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Unopposed Motion for Ashley P. Grolig to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Grolig already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/7/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 7, 2023 Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Ashley P. Grolig to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21437638 for $150 by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ENDORSED ORDER granting #33 Unopposed Motion for Andrew J. Block to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Block already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/3/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 3, 2023 Filing 33 RENEWED MOTION for Andrew J. Block to appear pro hac vice by Brian Craig. (Gonzalez, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified text on 11/6/2023 (JK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #31 Andrew J. Block's Motion for Special Admission for failure to comply with Local Rule 3.01(g). The 3.01(g) certification says counsel for defendants have not yet appeared, but they have. Thus, the conferral requirement of Local Rule 3.01(g) must be complied with. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/2/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
November 2, 2023 Filing 31 MOTION for Andrew J. Block to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21422410 for $150 by Brian Craig. (Gonzalez, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 30, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE of hearing: Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 11/20/2023 at 09:45 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Case Management Report due by 11/16/2023. Zoom instructions will be sent via separate email to counsel of record. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Defendants' unopposed motion to exceed the page limitation of Local Rule 3.01(a). Defendants may file a motion to dismiss that does not exceed 50 pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/30/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENDORSED ORDER granting #27 Unopposed Motion for Jacob M. Rae to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Rae already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/27/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 27, 2023 Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for Jacob M. Rae to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21400542 for $150 by All Defendants. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ENDORSED ORDER granting #22 Unopposed Motion for Jeffrey P. Justman to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Justman already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/26/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ENDORSED ORDER granting #21 Unopposed Motion for Sandra D. Grannum to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Grannum already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/26/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER granting #20 Unopposed Motion for Alexander Rodney to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Rodney already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/26/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ENDORSED ORDER granting #19 Unopposed Motion for Sandra C. Goldstein to specially appear to represent Defendants, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Goldstein already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/26/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Jeffrey P. Justman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21394159 for $150 by All Defendants. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Sandra D. Grannum to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21394157 for $150 by All Defendants. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Alexander Rodney to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21394154 for $150 by All Defendants. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION for Sandra C. Goldstein to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21394152 for $150 by All Defendants. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. (McKee, Traci) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. Related case(s): No (McKee, Traci) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Traci McKee on behalf of David P. Abney, Douglas M. Baker, Jr, George S. Barrett, Gail K. Boudreaux, Brian C. Cornell, Robert L. Edwards, Melanie L. Healey, Donald R. Knauss, Christine A. Leahy, Monica C. Lozano, Grace Puma, Derica W. Rice, Dmitri L. Stockton, Target Corporation. Lead Counsel: Sandra C. Goldstein. (McKee, Traci) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
October 25, 2023 Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Motion to Dismiss that Exceeds the Page Limit by All Defendants. (McKee, Traci) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified text on 10/27/2023 (BD). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
September 11, 2023 Filing 14 WAIVER of service returned executed on 09/08/2023 by Brian Craig as to All Defendants. (McCotter, R.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 23, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel J. Salario, Jr on behalf of Brian Craig (Salario, Samuel) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Motion for Reed D. Rubenstein to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Rubenstein already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/23/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Motion for Gene P. Hamilton to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Hamilton already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/23/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER granting #7 Motion for R. Trent McCotter to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney McCotter already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/23/2023. (BLW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 23, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for Reed D. Rubinstein to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21177970 for $150 by Brian Craig. (Gonzalez, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 23, 2023 Filing 8 MOTION for Gene P. Hamilton to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21177845 for $150 by Brian Craig. (Gonzalez, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 22, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for R. Trent McCotter to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21177562 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (McCotter, R.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 10, 2023 Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 8/10/2023. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 9, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL R. Trent McCotter Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BCB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 9, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Gene P. Hamilton and Reed D. Rubinstein of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 9, 2023 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:23-cv-00599-JLB-KCD. (JG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 8, 2023 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Brian Craig. (Gonzalez, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]
August 8, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-21127650) filed by Brian Craig. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gonzalez, Jason) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/24/2025.]

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Plaintiff: Brian Craig
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Plaintiff: Laura Thompson
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Plaintiff: Steven Cook
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Plaintiff: Carol Bowe
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Plaintiff: Inspire Advisors, LLC
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Plaintiff: State Board of Administration of Florida
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Defendant: Target Corporation
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Defendant: Brian C. Cornell
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Defendant: David P Abney
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Defendant: Douglas M Baker, Jr
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Defendant: George S. Barrett
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Defendant: Gail K. Boudreaux
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Defendant: Robert L. Edwards
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Defendant: Melanie L. Healey
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Defendant: Donald R. Knauss
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Defendant: Christine A. Leahy
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Defendant: Monica C. Lozano
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Defendant: Grace Puma
Represented By: Jeffrey P Justman
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Defendant: Derica W. Rice
Represented By: Jeffrey P Justman
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Defendant: Dmitri L. Stockton
Represented By: Jeffrey P Justman
Represented By: Sandra Goldstein
Represented By: Sandra Goldstein
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Represented By: Jacob Rae
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Petitioner: State Teachers' Retirement System of Ohio
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