Case: Alianza Americas v. DeSantis

1:22-cv-11550 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Sept. 20, 2022

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Case Summary

This is a case about the relocation of about fifty immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, by chartered planes. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants—Florida officials and unidentified individuals—induced the immigrants to board two planes with promises of employment, housing, and educational opportunities at their destination, but that once the planes landed in Martha's Vineyard, the immigrants were left without any assistance and the defendants were unreachable.  On Se…

This is a case about the relocation of about fifty immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, by chartered planes. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants—Florida officials and unidentified individuals—induced the immigrants to board two planes with promises of employment, housing, and educational opportunities at their destination, but that once the planes landed in Martha's Vineyard, the immigrants were left without any assistance and the defendants were unreachable. 

On September 20, 2022, three Venezuelan individuals, seeking to represent a class of "all immigrants who [had] been, or [would] in the future be, induced by Defendants to travel across state lines by fraud and misrepresentation," and Alianza Americas, a nonprofit that seeks to support immigrant communities, filed this putative class action lawsuit in the United States district court for the District of Massachusetts. The plaintiffs sued the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and unidentified accomplices under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 42 U.S.C. § 2000(d) and 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3), alleging numerous constitutional and federal statutory violations, as well as violations of state law. Represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights, the plaintiffs sought certification of their class, declaratory and injunctive relief, and compensatory, emotional distress, and punitive damages. Plaintiffs specifically asked the court to declare the defendants’ conduct unconstitutional and enjoin the defendants from inducing immigrants to travel across state lines by fraud and misrepresentation. The case was assigned to Judge Allison D. Burroughs and Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. One day after filing, Judge Burroughs granted the plaintiffs' motion ot proceed pseudonymously.

The private plaintiffs fled Venezuela for Texas and immediately surrendered themselves to federal immigration officials. The plaintiffs were allegedly approached by unidentified individuals outside of migrant shelters in Texas and promised shelter and employment by the defendants if they boarded a flight that they were told was destined for Boston or Washington D.C. The complaint alleges that when the chartered planes dropped the immigrants off on Martha's Vineyard, it quickly became apparent that no one knew they were coming, but the defendants disappeared and could not be reached through the communication details they had provided. One day after the flight landed in Martha's Vineyard, Governor DeSantis announced that he had funded the endeavor through appropriations by the Florida Legislature to the Florida Department of Transportation. The funds were designated to be used for the state's program targeting the relocation of immigrants to sanctuary states, which Florida is not. 

In their complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that by fraudulently inducing the immigrants to board a plane to Martha's Vineyard—which they were unable to exit once it was in flight—the immigrants were unreasonably seized in violation of the Fourth Amendment and that the defendants' scheme constituted a conspiracy to deprive them of their civil rights in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3). The plaintiffs also alleged that their Fourteenth Amendment due process rights were violated when (1) the defendants fraudulently induced the immigrants to cross state lines with empty promises for the purpose of a political stunt and (2) the defendants transported them thousands of miles away from the location of their federal immigration proceedings without first holding a hearing. The plaintiffs also alleged that the defendants  violated the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth by discriminating against them on the basis of race and national origin, noting that the defendants had not targeted for relocation any individuals that were white or born in the United States. 

The plaintiffs also alleged that the defendants' actions violated the Supremacy Clause because the Constitution grants the federal government sole and exclusive power to regulate immigration. They therefore alleged that by transporting immigrants who were under the management of federal immigration authorities, the defendants were in direct conflict with federal immigration policy.  

The plaintiffs also asserted a claim under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which created the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects. They argued that the funds used to transport them originated from ARPA and therefore needed to adhere to the Act's use restrictions. The plaintiffs argued that the conduct of the defendants did not fall within the approved uses of the funds. 

Lastly, the plaintiffs also alleged a number of claims arising under state law: fraud, deceit, false imprisonment, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiffs alleged that they had relied on the defendants’ promises of housing, work, and basic human services to their detriment and that the defendants concealed their true motive of using the immigrants to make a political point about immigration policy. The plaintiffs also alleged that they suffered emotional trauma after being transported to a different state in an unfamiliar country during a time when they were in need of the services that defendants had falsely offered.  

On October 5, 2022, a private U.S. citizen moved to intervene on behalf of himself and all other citizens of the United States to vindicate "basic human rights" and "defend [U.S.] borders and sovereignty," arguing that intervention was warranted because "taxpayer[s] must pay the costs associated with illegal immigration[.]" Judge Burroughs denied the motion to intervene in a brief order issued November 21, 2022, finding that intervention would not "be helpful, constructive, or protect an otherwise unrepresented interest."

This case was ongoing as of November 27, 2022. 

Summary Authors

Rhea Sharma (11/6/2022)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/65362095/parties/alianza-americas-v-desantis/

Judge(s)

Burroughs, Allison Dale (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Albert, Mirian (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Aaron, Jeff (Massachusetts)

Bernstein, C'Zar David (Massachusetts)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cardello-Smith, Derrick Lee (Massachusetts)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:22-cv-11550

Class Action Complaint and Jury Demanded

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

Complaint
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1:22-cv-11550

Class Action Complaint and Jury Demand

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/65362095/alianza-americas-v-desantis/

Last updated July 10, 2025, 11:47 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 402, receipt number AMADC-9506839 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Category Form)(Love, Jacob) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Category Form

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Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob M. Love on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Love, Jacob) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

PACER
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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Currie, Haley) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

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MOTION to Proceed Pseudonymously by Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Declaration)(Love, Jacob) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

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Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ivan E. Espinoza-Madrigal on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Espinoza-Madrigal, Ivan) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

RECAP

Notice of Case Assignment

Sept. 20, 2022

Sept. 20, 2022

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Plaintiffs’ motion to proceed pseudonymously, [ECF No. 5 ], is GRANTED. There is a “strong presumption against the use of pseudonyms in civil litigation.” Doe v. Mass. Inst. of Tech., No. 22-cv-1056, 2022 WL 3646028, at *4 (1st Cir. 2022) (citation omitted). Courts, however, have “discretion to allow a party to proceed pseudonymously in circumstances where that party ‘has a substantial privacy right which outweighs the customary and constitutionally-embedded presumption of openness in judicial proceedings.’” Doe v. W. New England Univ., No. 19-cv-30124, 2019 WL 10890195, at *1 (D. Mass. Dec. 16, 2019) (citation omitted). In adjudicating a motion to proceed under pseudonym, the First Circuit has recently instructed that the “inquiry should focus upon the extent to which the facts align with one or more of the following paradigms: whether the case is one in which the movant reasonably fears that coming out of the shadows will cause him unusually severe physical or mental harm; whether the case is one in which compelled disclosure of the movant's name will likely lead to disclosure of a nonparty's identity, causing the latter substantial harm; whether the case is one in which compelled disclosure would likely deter, to an unacceptable degree, similarly situated individuals from litigating; or whether the federal suit is bound up with a prior proceeding subject by law to confidentiality protections and forcing disclosure of the party’s identity would significantly impinge upon the interests served by keeping the prior proceeding confidential.” Mass. Inst. of Tech., 2022 WL 3646028, at *8.Having considered Plaintiffs’ motion, the Court finds that Plaintiffs have rebutted the presumption in favor of disclosure. Once counsel for Defendants have entered appearances, they may elect to file a motion for reconsideration. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 09/21/2022)

Sept. 21, 2022

Sept. 21, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mirian Albert on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Albert, Mirian) (Entered: 09/21/2022)

Sept. 21, 2022

Sept. 21, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Sept. 21, 2022

Sept. 21, 2022

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Letter/request (non-motion) from Non- Party Derrick lee Cardello-Smith. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 09/30/2022)

Sept. 30, 2022

Sept. 30, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Oren M. Sellstrom on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Sellstrom, Oren) (Entered: 10/04/2022)

Oct. 4, 2022

Oct. 4, 2022

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MOTION to Intervene by Emanuel McCray. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 10/05/2022)

Oct. 5, 2022

Oct. 5, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Madeleine K. Rodriguez on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Rodriguez, Madeleine) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew E. Miller on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Miller, Matthew) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth S. Leonetti on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Leonetti, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

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Opposition re 11 MOTION to Intervene filed by Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe. (Leonetti, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/19/2022)

Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

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Letter/request to file documents by non-party Derrick Lee Cordello-Smith (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appearance, # 2 Motion to Amend)(McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

PACER
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Letter/request to file documents by non-party Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appearance, # 2 Motion to Amend) (Pacho, Arnold) (Entered: 10/21/2022)

Oct. 21, 2022

Oct. 21, 2022

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The Court is in receipt of [ECF Nos. 16, 17 ] filed by a non-party to the case. To the extent [ECF Nos. 16-2 and 17-2] seek to amend the case caption, they are DENIED, and to the extent the movant asks to file an amicus brief, that request is also DENIED.(McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 10/27/2022)

Oct. 27, 2022

Oct. 27, 2022

PACER

Order

Oct. 27, 2022

Oct. 27, 2022

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Letter/request for leave to file from Non- Party Derrick lee Cardello-Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to File an Amicus Brief, # 2 Brief in Support of Motion for Leave to Filee)(McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 10/28/2022)

Oct. 28, 2022

Oct. 28, 2022

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER DENYING Emanuel McCray's Motion to Intervene [ECF No. 11 ]. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 11/21/2022)

Nov. 21, 2022

Nov. 21, 2022

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe.(Leonetti, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2022)

Nov. 29, 2022

Nov. 29, 2022

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Summons Issued as to Perla Huerta, Lawrence A. Keefe, James Montgomerie, James Uthmeier, Vertol Systems Company, Inc.. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 12/02/2022)

Dec. 2, 2022

Dec. 2, 2022

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Benjamin H. Weissman Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number AMADC-9629916 by Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Benjamin H. Weissman, Esq.)(Rodriguez, Madeleine) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Benjamin H. Weissman. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Dec. 14, 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin H. Weissman on behalf of Alianza Americas, Jesus Doe, Pablo Doe, Yanet Doe (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/16/2022)

Dec. 16, 2022

Dec. 16, 2022

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. Florida, State of served on 12/16/2022, answer due 1/6/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/16/2022)

Dec. 16, 2022

Dec. 16, 2022

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas C. Frongillo on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier (Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER
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Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to January 31, 2023 to File Response/Reply as to 21 Amended Complaint by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier.(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 28 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to January 31, 2023 to File Response/Reply as to 21 Amended Complaint (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian T. Kelly on behalf of James Montgomerie, Vertol Systems Company, Inc. (Kelly, Brian) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 21 Amended Complaint. James Montgomerie answer due 1/31/2023; Vertol Systems Company, Inc. answer due 1/31/2023. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 12/23/2022)

Dec. 23, 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Dec. 23, 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. James Montgomerie served on 12/7/2022, answer due 1/31/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. Vertol Systems Company, Inc. served on 12/7/2022, answer due 1/31/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. Perla Huerta served on 12/12/2022, answer due 1/3/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. Ronald DeSantis served on 12/16/2022, answer due 1/6/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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Notice of Service of Process filed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe., AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. Lawrence A. Keefe served on 12/15/2022, answer due 1/5/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. James Uthmeier served on 12/16/2022, answer due 1/6/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Yanet Doe, Alianza Americas, Pablo Doe, Jesus Doe. Jared W. Perdue served on 12/19/2022, answer due 1/9/2023. Acknowledgement filed by Yanet Doe; Alianza Americas; Pablo Doe; Jesus Doe. (Weissman, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2023)

Jan. 5, 2023

Jan. 5, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Bilal Ahmed Faruqui Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9663559 by Florida, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Bilal Ahmed Faruqui)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/11/2023)

Jan. 11, 2023

Jan. 11, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 40 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Bilal Ahmed Faruqui. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause.(McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/12/2023)

Jan. 12, 2023

Jan. 12, 2023

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Jan. 12, 2023

Jan. 12, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bilal Ahmed Faruqui on behalf of Florida, State of (Faruqui, Bilal) (Entered: 01/13/2023)

Jan. 13, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Bryan Weir Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9670447 by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Bryan Weir)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jeffrey M. Harris Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9670489 by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Jeffrey M. Harris)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Thomas S. Vaseliou Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9670518 by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Thomas S. Vaseliou)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of CZar Bernstein Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9670531 by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by CZar Bernstein)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 43 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Bryan Weir. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 44 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jeffrey M. Harris. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 45 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Thomas S. Vaseliou. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 46 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added CZar Bernstein. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jeff Aaron Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9674184 by Lawrence A. Keefe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Jeff Aaron)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

Jan. 18, 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ashley Lukis Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9674211 by Lawrence A. Keefe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Ashley Lukis)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

Jan. 18, 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 51 and 52 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jeff Aaron and Ashley Lukis. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm. Notices of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorneys.Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/19/2023)

Jan. 19, 2023

Jan. 19, 2023

PACER
54

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Christopher J. Stevens Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9675322 by James Montgomerie, Vertol Systems Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification by Christopher J. Stevens)(Kelly, Brian) (Entered: 01/19/2023)

Jan. 19, 2023

Jan. 19, 2023

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Jan. 19, 2023

Jan. 19, 2023

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55

NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Kipp Weir on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Jared W. Perdue (Weir, Bryan) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Samuel Vaseliou on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Jared W. Perdue (Vaseliou, Thomas) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey M. Harris on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Jared W. Perdue (Harris, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by C'Zar David Bernstein on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Jared W. Perdue (Bernstein, C'Zar) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 54 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Christopher J. Stevens. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

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60

Filed in error. Re-filed at ECF 61 Modified on 1/20/2023 (McManus, Caetlin). (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher John Stevens on behalf of James Montgomerie, Vertol Systems Company, Inc. (Stevens, Christopher) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

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Notice of Appearance

Jan. 20, 2023

Jan. 20, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jesse Panuccio Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9680721 by James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Jesse Panuccio)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jason Hilborn Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-9680735 by James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certification by Jason Hilborn)(Frongillo, Thomas) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 62 ad 63 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jesse Panuccio and Jason Hilborn. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm. Notices of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorneys.Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeff Aaron on behalf of Lawrence A. Keefe (Aaron, Jeff) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

Jan. 24, 2023

Jan. 24, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse Panuccio on behalf of James Uthmeier (Panuccio, Jesse) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

Jan. 24, 2023

Jan. 24, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason H Hilborn on behalf of James Uthmeier (Hilborn, Jason) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

Jan. 24, 2023

Jan. 24, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley Hoffman Lukis on behalf of Lawrence A. Keefe (Lukis, Ashley) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

Jan. 24, 2023

Jan. 24, 2023

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NOTICE of Appearance by George W. Vien on behalf of Perla Huerta (Vien, George) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

Jan. 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023

PACER
70

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas J. Ramacher on behalf of Perla Huerta (Ramacher, Nicholas) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

Jan. 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023

PACER
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Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 Amended Complaint by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Perla Huerta, Lawrence A. Keefe, James Montgomerie, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier, Vertol Systems Company, Inc..(Weir, Bryan) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

Jan. 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023

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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 71 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 2/28/23 to respond to 21 Amended Complaint . (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 01/26/2023)

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Jan. 26, 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

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Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Consolidated Motion to Dismiss by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier.(Weir, Bryan) (Entered: 02/20/2023)

Feb. 20, 2023

Feb. 20, 2023

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 73 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages and to file consolidated Motion to Dismiss. Defendants should make every effort to limit the number of pages to less than 80 if possible. (Folan, Karen) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Consolidated Motion to Dismiss by James Montgomerie, Vertol Systems Company, Inc..(Kelly, Brian) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 75 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Consolidated Motion to Dismiss ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Feb. 21, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages A Thirty-Page Memorandum in Support of Her Motion to Dismiss (Unopposed) by Perla Huerta.(Ramacher, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/23/2023)

Feb. 23, 2023

Feb. 23, 2023

PACER
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Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 77 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (McManus, Caetlin) (Entered: 02/24/2023)

Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Jason H Hilborn (Hilborn, Jason) (Entered: 02/27/2023)

Feb. 27, 2023

Feb. 27, 2023

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Lawrence A. Keefe, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint)(Weir, Bryan) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaint

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Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

PACER
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Joint MOTION to Transfer Case to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, State of, Perla Huerta, Lawrence A. Keefe, James Montgomerie, Jared W. Perdue, James Uthmeier, Vertol Systems Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion to Transfer, # 2 Appendix A)(Weir, Bryan) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

1 Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion to Transfer

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2 Appendix A

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Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

PACER
82

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by James Montgomerie, Vertol Systems Company, Inc..(Kelly, Brian) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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83

MEMORANDUM in Support re 82 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by James Montgomerie, Vertol Systems Company, Inc.. (Kelly, Brian) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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84

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal), Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim by Perla Huerta.(Ramacher, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 84 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal), Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim filed by Perla Huerta. (Ramacher, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

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