Case: Parnell v. School Board of Lake County, Florida

COMPLAINT against Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Diane Kornegay, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty, School Board of Lake County, Florida with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-20954289) filed by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - And Tango Makes Three, # 2 Exhibit B - Lake County Public Records Request, # 3 Exhibit C - Library Catalog Search Results, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet Addendum, # 6 Proposed Summons - School Board of Lake County, # 7 Proposed Summons - Diane Kornegay, # 8 Proposed Summons - Manny Diaz, Jr., # 9 Proposed Summons - Ben Gibson, # 10 Proposed Summons - Ryan Petty, # 11 Proposed Summons - Monesia Brown, # 12 Proposed Summons - Esther Byrd, # 13 Proposed Summons - Grazie P. Christie, # 14 Proposed Summons - Kelly Garcia, # 15 Proposed Summons - MaryLynn Magar)(Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/20/2023)

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John Antoon II and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:23-cv-381-JA-PRL. (AET) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/20/2023)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lauren J. Zimmerman, Max H. Siegel, Nancy A. Fairbank, Rachel Slepoi 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 (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AET) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/20/2023)

Case Reassigned to Judge Brian J. Davis. New case number: 5:23-cv-381-BJD-PRL. Judge John Antoon II no longer assigned to the case. (LMF) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/21/2023)

CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T.. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/21/2023)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by D.S., E.S., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Peter Parnell, # 2 Declaration of Justin Richardson, # 3 Declaration of Ann Roe, # 4 Declaration of Faith E. Gay, # 5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (And Tango Makes Three), # 6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (Library Catalog Search Results), # 7 Exhibit C to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (Library Catalog Entries), # 8 Exhibit D to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (Lake County Public Records Request), # 9 Exhibit E to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (Library Catalog Entry - New Barker in the House))(Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/21/2023)

REQUEST for oral argument re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Request for Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing by D.S., E.S., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/22/2023)

SUMMONS issued as to Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Diane Kornegay, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty, School Board of Lake County, Florida. (LAB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/22/2023)

ORDER TAKING UNDER ADVISEMENT 6 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiff must provide by June 28, 2023, proper proof of service upon the Lake County Defendants. The Court will set Plaintiff's motion for hearing, if necessary, once the parties have filed their briefing. See order for other details and deadlines. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 6/22/2023. (AMP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/22/2023)

PROOF of service by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T. (Gay, Faith) Modified to reflect counsel notified to refile individually under correct case event on 6/29/2023 (JK). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/28/2023)

ORDER Setting Hearing on 7 Plaintiffs' Request for Oral Argument for Wednesday, 7/26/2023 at 1:00 PM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 C before Judge Brian J. Davis. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 6/28/2023. (AMP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/28/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Bell on behalf of Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty (Bell, Daniel) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/28/2023)

Time Sensitive MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Bell, Daniel) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/28/2023)

ORDER TAKING UNDER ADVISEMENT 13 Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case. 2.By July 7, 2023, Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendants' Motion. The Court expects strict adherence to the deadline in this Order. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 6/29/2023. (EL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Set/reset deadlines as to 13 Time Sensitive MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case. Responses due by 7/7/2023 (JK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.]

RETURN of service executed on June 23, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Ben Gibson. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 26, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Diane Kornegay. (Gay, Faith) (Modified on 6/30/2023, to edit text) (BGR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 24, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Esther Byrd. (Gay, Faith) (Modified on 6/30/2023, to edit text) (BGR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 23, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 23, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Grazie P. Christie. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 26, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Kelly Garcia. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 23, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Manny Diaz, Jr. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 26, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to MaryLynn Magar. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

RETURN of service executed on June 23, 2023 by E.S., Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, D.S., E.D.B., E.T., Z.T., M.H. as to Monesia Brown. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2023)

NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2023)

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Faith Elizabeth Gay on behalf of D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T.. Lead Counsel: Faith E. Gay. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/06/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 Time Sensitive MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Anna T. Neill, # 2 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Anna T. Neill, # 3 Exhibit B to the Declaration of Anna T. Neill, # 4 Exhibit C to the Declaration of Anna T. Neill, # 5 Exhibit D to the Declaration of Anna T. Neill, # 6 Exhibit E to the Declaration of Anna T. Neill)(Neill, Anna) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Lauren J. Zimmerman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21018059 for $150 by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T. (Gay, Faith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. Modified text on 7/7/2023 (MCB). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Max H. Siegel to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21018119 for $150 by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T. (Gay, Faith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Nancy A. Fairbank to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21018242 for $150 by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T. (Gay, Faith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Rachel Slepoi to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21018265 for $150 by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T. (Gay, Faith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Tyler Broome on behalf of Diane Kornegay, School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Broome, Zachary) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Transfer Under Local Rule 1.07 13 is DENIED. The parties are cautioned to abide by the deadlines set by the Court in its previous Order (Doc. 9). Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 7/7/2023. (EL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Erik Sayler on behalf of Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty (Sayler, Erik) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/10/2023)

Joint MOTION to Set a Briefing Schedule for Motions to Dismiss by All Defendants. (Bell, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. (Modified on 7/13/2023, to edit text) (BGR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/12/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by David Costello on behalf of Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty (Costello, David) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/13/2023)

ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/13/2023. (EE) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/13/2023)

ORDER granting motions to appear pro hac vice of Lauren J. Zimmerman, Esq. (Doc. 28 ), Max H. Siegel, Esq. (Doc. 29 ), Nancy A. Fairbank, Esq. (Doc. 30 ), and Rachel Slepoi, Esq., (Doc. 31 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/13/2023. (EE) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/13/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Diane Kornegay, School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Diane Kornegay)(Broome, Zachary) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/13/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Rachel Slepoi to Withdraw as Attorney by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T.. (Slepoi, Rachel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/14/2023)

ORDER granting 40 Rachel Slepoi, Esq.'s Motion to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/18/2023. (EE) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/18/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance of Counsel and Designation of Lead Counsel by James A. Myers on behalf of School Board of Lake County, Florida (Myers, James) (Modified on 7/20/2023 to edit docket text)(JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/19/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by D.S., E.S., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/20/2023)

NOTICE by D.S., E.S., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson Joint Letter re Oral Argument (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/20/2023)

NOTICE by D.S., E.S., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson re Availability for Oral Argument (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/24/2023)

Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Brian J. Davis: MOTION HEARING held on 7/26/2023. Plaintiffs Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, D.S., E.S., and M.H.'S Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 6 ) remains under advisement. Court Reporter: Heather Suarez (CKS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/26/2023)

NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding Resolution 2023-05 by School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A - Resolution 2023-05, # 2 Exhibit Ex B - Agenda, # 3 Exhibit Ex C - Agenda Item Details)(Myers, James) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 07/31/2023)

OBJECTION re 47 Notice to take judicial notice . (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/01/2023)

TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing re: 6 Plaintiffs Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, D.S., E.S., and M.H.'s Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 07/26/2023 before Judge Brian J. Davis. Court Reporter: Heather Suarez, RMR, CRR, FCRR, FPR-C, WA CCR. Email address: heathersuarez.usocr@gmail.com. Telephone number: (407) 801-8921. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 8/23/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/5/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/31/2023. (HLS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/02/2023)

RESPONSE re 48 Objection to Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice filed by School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Myers, James) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/02/2023)

ORDER DENYING AS MOOT 6 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and OVERRULING Plaintiffs' Objection to Defendants' Request for Judicial Notice. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 8/3/2023. (AMP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2023)

CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Diane Kornegay, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Sayler, Erik) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/04/2023)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Diane Kornegay, School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Broome, Zachary) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/04/2023)

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Costello, David) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/04/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Maria (Masha) Simonova to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21119392 for $150 by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T.. (Gay, Faith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/07/2023)

CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/07/2023)

MOTION to Stay Discovery by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Costello, David) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/11/2023)

CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Mediator selection due by 4/1/2024; Discovery due by 5/15/2024; Dispositive motions due by 6/17/2024; Conduct mediation hearing by 10/1/2024; Pretrial statement due by 11/13/2024; Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/20/2024 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 C before Judge Brian J. Davis; Trial set for the term commencing on 12/2/2024 at 9:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 C before Judge Brian J. Davis. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 8/21/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Mediation Report Form, # 2 Docket Sheets)(AMP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/21/2023)

Set/reset scheduling order deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 10/27/2023, Discovery due by 5/15/2024, Dispositive motions due by 6/17/2024, All other motions due by 11/13/2024 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 3/11/2024 and Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 2/20/2024. (RLK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.]

Set/Reset Deadline

NOTICE of Appearance by Anita J. Patel on behalf of Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty (Patel, Anita) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/25/2023)

STIPULATION re 57 MOTION to Stay Discovery by D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T.. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/25/2023)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, Diane Kornegay, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty, School Board of Lake County, Florida, School Board of Escambia County, Florida, Keith Leonard with Jury Demand. filed by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, B.G.. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by E.T., Justin RichardsonM.H.E.S.E.D.B.Z.T.D.S., Peter Parnell. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - And Tango Makes Three, # 2 Exhibit B - Lake Public Records Request, # 3 Exhibit C - Destiny Search Results, # 4 Exhibit D - Escambia County Board Appeal, # 5 Proposed Summons School Board of Escambia County, Florida, # 6 Proposed Summons Keith Leonard)(Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/25/2023)

1 Exhibit A - And Tango Makes Three

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2 Exhibit B - Lake Public Records Request

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3 Exhibit C - Destiny Search Results

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4 Exhibit D - Escambia County Board Appeal

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5 Proposed Summons School Board of Escambia County, Florida

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6 Proposed Summons Keith Leonard

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by B.G., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Peter Parnell, # 2 Declaration of Justin Richardson, # 3 Declaration of Raymond Guillory, # 4 Declaration of Faith E. Gay, # 5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (And Tango Makes Three), # 6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (Escambia County School Board's Special Meeting Agenda), # 7 Exhibit C to Declaration of Faith E. Gay (Escambia County School Board Appeal))(Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/29/2023)

ENDORSED ORDER: In light of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, Defendants' Motions to Dismiss [Docs. 53, 54] are DENIED without prejudice. Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery [Doc. 57] is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 8/29/2023. (EL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/29/2023)

ORDER TAKING UNDER ADVISEMENT 62 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction and setting the matter for a Hearing to be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 9:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 C before Judge Brian J. Davis. See order for deadlines. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 8/29/2023. (AMP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/29/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Nancy A. Fairbank to Withdraw as Attorney by B.G., D.S., E.D.B., E.S., E.T., M.H., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson, Z.T. (Fairbank, Nancy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/30/2023)

SUMMONS issued as to Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (LAB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 08/31/2023)

RETURN of service executed on September 1, 2023 by Justin Richardson, B.G., Peter Parnell as to Keith Leonard. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/01/2023)

RETURN of service executed on September 1, 2023 by Justin Richardson, B.G., Peter Parnell as to School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/01/2023)

ORDER granting 55 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Maria (Masha) Simonova, Esq. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 9/5/2023. (AR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/05/2023)

ORDER granting 65 the unopposed motion of Nancy A. Fairbank, Esq. to withdraw as counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 9/5/2023. (AR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Time Sensitive MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to the Northern District of Florida and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (Smith, Nicole) (Modified on 9/7/2023 to edit docket text)(JDR). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/06/2023)

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicole Sieb Smith on behalf of Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. Lead Counsel: Nicole Sieb Smith. (Smith, Nicole) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/06/2023)

NOTICE of Additional Appearance by John David Marsey on behalf of Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida (Marsey, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/07/2023)

NOTICE of Additional Appearance by Jeffrey James Grosholz on behalf of Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida (Grosholz, Jeffrey) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/07/2023)

Time Sensitive MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 62 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (Grosholz, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/07/2023)

ORDER TAKING UNDER ADVISEMENT 71 Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case. By September 13, 2023, Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendants' Motion. Defendants' Time Sensitive Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 75 is GRANTED IN PART. See Order for deadlines. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 9/7/2023. (EL) Modified on 9/7/2023 to edit text (CKS). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/07/2023)

Set/reset deadlines as to 62 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Motion Hearing set for 9/22/2023 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 C before Judge Brian J. Davis. (ARL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.]

Set/reset deadlines as to 71 Time Sensitive MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case . Responses due by 9/13/2023 (ARL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.]

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

MEMORANDUM in opposition re 71 Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by B.G., Peter Parnell, Justin Richardson. (Gay, Faith) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/13/2023)

CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Keith Leonard, School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Smith, Nicole) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

ORDER GRANTING in part 71 Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of Florida. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Brian J. Davis on 9/15/2023. (EL) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 62 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 05-30-23 ECSB Minutes, # 2 Exhibit 06-20-23 ECSB Minutes, # 3 Exhibit Policy 4.06)(Smith, Nicole) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding 62 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (Grosholz, Jeffrey) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

MOTION for Hearing re 62 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Evidentiary by Keith Leonard, School Board of Escambia County, Florida. (Grosholz, Jeffrey) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

MOTION for to Withdraw as Attorney by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Sayler, Erik) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Stay of Motion to Dismiss Deadlines by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Costello, David) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Diane Kornegay, School Board of Lake County, Florida. (Broome, Zachary) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 62 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Monesia Brown, Esther Byrd, Grazie P. Christie, Manny Diaz, Jr, Kelly Garcia, Ben Gibson, MaryLynn Magar, Ryan Petty. (Costello, David) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/15/2023)

CASE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of Florida (Tallahassee Division). (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 9/19/2023.] (Entered: 09/19/2023)

Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 5:23-cv-00381. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 09/19/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET K O'HICKEY on behalf of MONESIA BROWN, ESTHER BYRD, GRAZIE P CHRISTIE, MANNY DIAZ, JR, KELLY GARCIA, BEN GIBSON, MARYLYNN MAGAR, RYAN PETTY (O'HICKEY, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages, MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (TIME-SENSITIVE) (UNOPPOSED) by B G, PETER PARNELL, JUSTIN RICHARDSON. (GAY, FAITH) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

ORDER GRANTING 90 EXTENSION. (Deadline for the reply is extended to 9/22/2023). Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/20/2023. The page limit is expanded to 15 pages. (kdm) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by JEFFREY JAMES GROSHOLZ on behalf of KEITH LEONARD, SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA (GROSHOLZ, JEFFREY) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

NOTICE OF FILING by KEITH LEONARD, SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA re 81 Notice (Other), 80 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transcript Excerpt) (GROSHOLZ, JEFFREY) (Entered: 09/21/2023)