Case: Johnson v. Florida Department of Corrections

4:10-cv-00570 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: Dec. 23, 2010

Closed Date: May 30, 2013

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Case Summary

On December 23, 2010, a deaf man in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC)  filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He sued FDOC alleging violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment for failure to provide effective communication accommodations. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that TDOC denied him access t…

On December 23, 2010, a deaf man in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC)  filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He sued FDOC alleging violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment for failure to provide effective communication accommodations. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that TDOC denied him access to listen to the television and radio solely as a result of his status as deaf and/or hard of hearing. Plaintiff sued for declaratory and injunctive relief, and nominal damages.

The case was initially assigned to Chief Judge Stephan R. Mickle. Pre-trial matters were assigned to Magistrate Judge William C Sherrill, Jr. The case was reassigned to Judge Robert J Hinkle on June 3, 2011. Pre-trial matters were re-assigned to Magistrate Judge Charles A Stampelos on April 2, 2012.

On January 11, 2011, plaintiffs in the related case Garcia v. Tucker moved to consolidate the two cases. Magistrate Judge Sherrill recommended that the motion be denied in a February 23, 2011 report and recommendation, a recommendation that was accepted by Judge Mickle on March 28, 2011.

The plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on March 24, 2011. FDOC filed their answer on August 2, 2011. The parties entered the discovery phase on August 7, 2011.

The parties litigated discovery disputes and prepared for a trial date in April 2013. As the parties approached trial, they repeatedly filed for stays to continue settlement discussions.

On May 30, 2013, the parties notified the court that they had reached a settlement. The Clearinghouse does not currently have access to the settlement terms. The case was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on May 31, 2013.

Summary Authors

Hannah Shilling (6/20/2022)

Ashley Hamilton (3/26/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Hinkle, Robert Lewis (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Berg, Randall (Florida)

Caserta, Sharon (Florida)

Glickman, Joshua (Florida)

Heller, Shawn (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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4:10-cv-00570

Complaint

Dec. 23, 2010

Dec. 23, 2010

Complaint
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4:10-cv-00570

First Amended Complaint

March 24, 2011

March 24, 2011

Complaint

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13031717/johnson-v-florida-department-of-corrections/

Last updated June 26, 2026, 5:34 a.m.

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1 Dec. 23, 2010

COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND against FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL, MARTIE TAYLOR ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 1129-1765682.), filed by CHARLES JOHNSON. (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 12/23/2010)

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2 Dec. 23, 2010

CIVIL COVER SHEET. (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 12/23/2010)

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3 Dec. 23, 2010

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF OTHER OR PRIOR SIMILAR ACTIONS by CHARLES JOHNSON (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 12/23/2010)

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4 Dec. 23, 2010

NOTICE of Appearance by SHAWN ALEX HELLER on behalf of CHARLES JOHNSON (HELLER, SHAWN) (Entered: 12/23/2010)

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5 Dec. 23, 2010

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA AARON GLICKMAN on behalf of CHARLES JOHNSON (GLICKMAN, JOSHUA) (Entered: 12/23/2010)

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6 Jan. 4, 2011

NOTICE of Appearance by SHARON CASERTA on behalf of CHARLES JOHNSON (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 01/04/2011)

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7 Jan. 5, 2011

NOTICE OF FILING SUMMONS TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS by CHARLES JOHNSON (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

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8 Jan. 5, 2011

NOTICE OF FILING SUMMONS TO WALTER MCNEIL, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS by CHARLES JOHNSON (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

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9 Jan. 5, 2011

NOTICE OF FILING SUMMONS TO MARTIE TAYLOR, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT COORDINATOR FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS by CHARLES JOHNSON (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

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10 Jan. 5, 2011

Summons Issued as to FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL, MARTIE TAYLOR. (Attachments: # 1 Summons issued to WALTER MCNEIL, # 2 Summons issued to MARTIE TAYLOR) (kdm) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

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11 Jan. 11, 2011

MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS by CHARLES JOHNSON. (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 01/11/2011)

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Jan. 11, 2011

Set Deadline, per request from Chambers. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if Response to 11 not filed earlier: 1/31/2011). (krb)

Jan. 12, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE STEPHAN P MICKLE notified that action is needed Re: 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS (kdm)

Jan. 13, 2011

ACTION NO LONGER REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of CHIEF JUDGE STEPHAN P MICKLE notified that action is no longer needed Re: 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS. (kdm)

Jan. 13, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS. Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (kdm)

12 Feb. 18, 2011

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by CHARLES JOHNSON. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Waiver of Service of Summons by Defendant Taylor, # 2 Exhibit Waiver of Service of Summons by Defendant McNeil, # 3 Exhibit Waiver of Service of Summons by Defendant FDOC) (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 02/18/2011)

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Feb. 22, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed, Re: 12 Waiver of Service Executed. (krb)

13 March 11, 2011

MOTION to Extend Time, Unopposed by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL, MARTIE TAYLOR. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/11/2011)

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14 March 14, 2011

ORDER granting 13 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time. The time to respond to the complaint is extended to March 21, 2011. s/ William C. Sherrill, Jr.United States Magistrate Judge (wcs, Tallahassee) (WCS) (Entered: 03/14/2011)

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March 14, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed, Re: 13 Defendant's MOTION to Extend Time, Unopposed. Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (krb)

March 14, 2011

Reset Answer Deadlines, per 14 ORDER. (Defendant's Answer - due by 3/21/2011.) (krb)

15 March 21, 2011

MOTION to Extend Time, Unopposed by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL, MARTIE TAYLOR. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/21/2011)

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March 22, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed, Re: 15 Defendant's MOTION to Extend Time, Unopposed. Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (krb)

16 March 23, 2011

ORDER granting 15 Motion to Extend Time. The time to respond to the complaint is extended to March 25, 2011. s/ William C. Sherrill, Jr.United States Magistrate Judge (wcs, Tallahassee) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

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17 March 24, 2011

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, filed by CHARLES JOHNSON. (HELLER, SHAWN) (Entered: 03/24/2011)

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March 24, 2011

Set Deadlines, per 16 ORDER. (Defendant's Answers - due by 3/25/2011. (krb)

March 25, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed, Re: 17 Plaintiff's FIRST Amended Complaint. (krb)

18 March 31, 2011

ORDER, re 17 Amended Complaint. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if Defendant's Response to the amended complaint - not filed earlier: 4/15/2011). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 03/31/2011. (krb) (Entered: 04/01/2011)

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19 April 13, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS by CHARLES JOHNSON. (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 04/13/2011)

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20 April 13, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS - SEALED PORTION by CHARLES JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Dante P. Trevisani, Esq.) (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 04/13/2011)

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21 April 15, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS by CHARLES JOHNSON. (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 04/15/2011)

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22 April 15, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS - SEALED PORTION by CHARLES JOHNSON. (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 04/15/2011)

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23 April 15, 2011

ANSWER to 17 Amended Complaint by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 04/15/2011)

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April 29, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 23 Answer to 17 Amended Complaint, re 18 Order. (kdm)

24 May 3, 2011

ORDER. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response to 11 Motion to Consolidate not filed earlier: 5/31/2011)., Miscellaneous Deadline for a statement clarifying his identity - by 5/13/2011., Motions to Dismiss due by 5/31/2011.). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 5/3/11. (pll) (Entered: 05/04/2011)

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25 May 13, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS by CHARLES JOHNSON. (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 05/13/2011)

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26 May 13, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS - SEALED PORTION by CHARLES JOHNSON. (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 05/13/2011)

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27 May 13, 2011

STATEMENT OF FACTS Clarifying Identity of Plaintiff Charles Johnson Re: 24 Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,. (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 05/13/2011)

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May 20, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 27 STATEMENT OF FACTS Clarifying Identity of Plaintiff Charles Johnson Re: 24 Order. (kdm)

28 May 31, 2011

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 Amended Complaint, 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS, Unopposed by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 05/31/2011)

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June 1, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 28 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 Amended Complaint, 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS, Unopposed. Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (kdm)

29 June 2, 2011

ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to the amended complaint and to 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS ( (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/10/2011).) The time is extended to June 10, 2011. s/ William C. Sherrill, Jr.United States Magistrate Judge (wcs, Tallahassee) (Entered: 06/02/2011)

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30 June 3, 2011

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to DISTRICT JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE for all further proceedings. CHIEF JUDGE STEPHAN P MICKLE no longer assigned to case. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE STEPHAN P MICKLE on 6/3/2011. The judges initials for this case are now RH/WCS. (amm) (Entered: 06/03/2011)

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31 June 9, 2011

INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 06/09/2011. (Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 6/23/2011. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/25/2011. Discovery due by 10/7/2011.) (krb) (Entered: 06/10/2011)

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June 9, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS (erl)

32 June 10, 2011

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/28/2011). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D) (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 06/10/2011)

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33 June 10, 2011

RESPONSE to Motion re 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 4:07-CV-474-SPM/WCS, 4:10-CV-569-SPM/WCS and 4:10-CV-570-SPM/WCS filed by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 06/10/2011)

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34 June 15, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS by CHARLES JOHNSON. (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 06/15/2011)

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35 June 15, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS - SEALED PORTION by CHARLES JOHNSON. (CASERTA, SHARON) (Entered: 06/15/2011)

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36 June 18, 2011

ORDER PROHIBITING THE FILING OF MONTHLY ATTORNEY-FEE RECORDS. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 6/18/11. (pll) (Entered: 06/20/2011)

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37 June 18, 2011

ORDER DENYING 11 MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 6/18/11. (pll) (Entered: 06/20/2011)

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38 June 22, 2011

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies (Unopposed) by CHARLES JOHNSON. (HELLER, SHAWN) (Entered: 06/22/2011)

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39 June 25, 2011

ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THE MOTION TO DISMISS, GRANTING 38 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, as to 32 MOTION to Dismiss . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if Plaintiff's Response not filed earlier: 7/11/2011). Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 06/25/2011. (krb) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

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40 June 28, 2011

ORDER, GRANTING 38 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, as to 32 MOTION to Dismiss. (Notify Chambers on 7/11/2011.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 06/28/2011. (krb) (Entered: 06/29/2011)

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41 July 11, 2011

RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies filed by CHARLES JOHNSON. (GLICKMAN, JOSHUA) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

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42 July 15, 2011

ATTORNEY TIME RECORDS - SEALED PORTION by CHARLES JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Shawn A. Heller Time Record, # 2 Exhibit Joshua A. Glickman Time Record) (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

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43 July 15, 2011

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Time Records by CHARLES JOHNSON re 42 Attorney Time Records - Sealed Portion (Ex Parte) (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

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44 July 20, 2011

ORDER DENYING 32 MOTION TO DISMISS. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 7/20/11. (pll) (Entered: 07/20/2011)

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45 July 22, 2011

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (GLICKMAN, JOSHUA) (Entered: 07/22/2011)

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46 July 30, 2011

SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER: (Discovery due by 1/6/2012. Summary-Judgment Motions to be filed by 1/27/2012. Jury Trial set for the trial period that begins on 5/7/2012 at 08:15 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE.) Case referred to mediation. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 07/30/2011. (krb) (Entered: 08/01/2011)

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47 Aug. 2, 2011

AMENDED ANSWER to 17 Amended Complaint by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 08/02/2011)

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48 Aug. 15, 2011

NOTICE of Scheduling Conflict by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS re 46 Scheduling Order, Case Referred to Mediation,, (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 08/15/2011)

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49 Aug. 17, 2011

ORDER ON NOTICE OF CONFLICT, re 48 Notice (Other). Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 08/17/2011. (krb) (Entered: 08/18/2011)

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50 Sept. 17, 2011

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by CHARLES JOHNSON. (BERG, RANDALL) (Entered: 09/17/2011)

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Sept. 17, 2011

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 50 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney . (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/5/2011). (pll)

51 Sept. 22, 2011

ORDER GRANTING 50 LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. Attorney JOSHUA AARON GLICKMAN; SHAWN ALEX HELLER; RANDALL CHALLEN BERG and SHARON CASERTA terminated. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 9/22/11. **Copy mailed to Plaintiff. (pll) (Entered: 09/23/2011)

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Sept. 23, 2011

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 51 Order. (pll)

52 Dec. 20, 2011

ORDER, re 46 Scheduling Order. (Notify Chambers on 1/27/2012.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 12/20/2011. (krb) (Entered: 12/21/2011)

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53 Jan. 6, 2012

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 01/06/2012)

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Jan. 9, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed, Re: 53 Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery . Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (krb)

54 Jan. 10, 2012

ORDER granting 53 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. ( Notify Chambers on 3/6/2012., Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/27/2012., Discovery due by 3/6/2012., Miscellaneous Deadline for notice of appearance of new counsel for the Defendant - by 1/20/2012.). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 1/10/12. (pll) (Entered: 01/11/2012)

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55 Jan. 17, 2012

First MOTION to Compel by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to B) (SANFORD, JONATHAN) (Entered: 01/17/2012)

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56 Jan. 17, 2012

Letter, construed as a MOTION to Appoint Counsel by CHARLES JOHNSON. (pll) (Entered: 01/19/2012)

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57 Jan. 18, 2012

ORDER re 55 First MOTION to Compel. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 1/31/2012)., Notify Chambers no later than 1/31/2012.). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 1/18/12. (pll) (Entered: 01/19/2012)

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Jan. 18, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 55 First MOTION to Compel . Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (pll)

Jan. 19, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 56 MOTION to Appoint Counsel. Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (pll)

58 Jan. 20, 2012

NOTICE of Appearance by SUSAN ADAMS MAHER on behalf of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 01/20/2012)

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59 Jan. 20, 2012

ORDER denying 56 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 1/20/12. (pll) (Entered: 01/20/2012)

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60 Jan. 23, 2012

ORDER re 58 Notice of Appearance filed by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 1/23/12. (pll) (Entered: 01/23/2012)

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Jan. 23, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 58 Notice of Appearance. (pll)

61 Jan. 30, 2012

RESPONSE to Motion re 55 First MOTION to Compel filed by CHARLES JOHNSON. (pll) (Entered: 02/01/2012)

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Feb. 1, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 61 Response to Motion. (pll)

62 Feb. 6, 2012

ORDER denying as moot 55 First MOTION to Compel. ( Notify Chambers on 3/6/2012.). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 2/6/12. (pll) (Entered: 02/07/2012)

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63 Feb. 19, 2012

MOTION To Extend Discovery and Dispositive Motion Deadlines by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 02/19/2012)

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64 Feb. 19, 2012

MOTION To Depose Incarcerated Plaintiff and Witnesses by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 02/19/2012)

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Feb. 21, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR notified that action is needed Re: 63 MOTION To Extend Discovery and Dispositive Motion Deadlines, 64 MOTION To Depose Incarcerated Plaintiff and Witnesses . Referred to WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR. (pll)

65 Feb. 22, 2012

ORDER granting 63 MOTION To Extend Discovery and Dispositive Motion Deadlines . Granting 64 MOTION To Depose Incarcerated Plaintiff and Witnesses . ( Notify Chambers on 4/5/2012., Dispositive Motions to be filed by 4/26/2012., Discovery due by 4/5/2012.). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C SHERRILL, JR on 2/22/12. (pll) (Entered: 02/22/2012)

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67 April 2, 2012

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A. STAMPELOS. MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM C. SHERRILL no longer assigned to case. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 4/2/2012. **Please use case number with new judge initials on all future filings.** (amm) (Entered: 04/04/2012)

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66 April 4, 2012

ORDER CONTINUING THE TRIAL. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 4/4/12. (pll) (Entered: 04/04/2012)

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68 April 16, 2012

Second MOTION to Extend Timefor Discovery and Dispositive Motions by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 04/16/2012)

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69 April 17, 2012

ORDER, GRANTING 68 Second MOTION to Extend Time for Discovery and Dispositive Motions. (Dispositive Motions to be filed by 5/29/2012. Discovery due by 5/29/2012.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS on 04/17/2012. (krb) (Entered: 04/18/2012)

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April 17, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS notified that action is needed, Re: 68 Second MOTION to Extend Time for Discovery and Dispositive Motions. Referred to CHARLES A STAMPELOS. (krb)

July 9, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: 66 Order - No dispositive motions filed. (erl)

70 July 11, 2012

ORDER FOR PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. (Exhibit List - due by 8/3/2012. Miscellaneous Deadline: Witness List - by 8/3/2012. Expert Witness List Report - due by 8/3/2012.) The clerk must set a pretrial conference by telephone for the first available date on or after August 17, 2012. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 07/11/2012. (krb) Modified on 7/13/2012 (krb). (Entered: 07/13/2012)

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71 July 18, 2012

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 8/23/2012 01:00 PM before JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE, United States Courthouse, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Parties are instructed to call (850) 521-3601 at the time of hearing. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as, a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Elizabeth Lawrence at 850-521-3501 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Elizabeth LawrenceCourtroom Deputy Clerk (erl) (Entered: 07/18/2012)

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72 Aug. 2, 2012

MOTION TO SUBMIT WITNESS AND EXHIBIT LISTS, by CHARLES JOHNSON. (krb) (Entered: 08/06/2012)

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Aug. 9, 2012

ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: 70 ORDER FOR PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. **Exhibit List - due by 8/3/2012; Witness List - due by 8/3/2012; Expert Witness List Report - due by 8/3/2012 - Not filed by Defendant.** (krb)

73 Aug. 23, 2012

Exhibit List for Trial by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL.. (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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74 Aug. 23, 2012

Witness List by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL. (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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75 Aug. 23, 2012

MOTION To Accept Defendant's Exhibit and Witness Lists and For Permission To File Summary Judgment Motion Out of Time by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WALTER MCNEIL. (MAHER, SUSAN) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Deaf or Blind in Jail/Prison

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 23, 2010

Closing Date: May 30, 2013

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A deaf individual incarcerated at a Florida Department of Corrections facility.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Florida

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Florida 4:10-cv-00570

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

General/Misc.:

Communication skills

Conditions of confinement

Disability and Disability Rights:

Hearing impairment

Reasonable Accommodations

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

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