Case: Coker v. Warren, et al.

BeFaithful Coker v. Warren

EMERGENCY COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402, receipt number ORL103431) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Support Letters, # 2 Exhibit B - Liaison Email, # 3 Exhibit C - Self-Executing Order, # 4 Exhibit D - Warren III Legal Advice, # 5 Exhibit E - Lake City Reporter Article, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(LDJ) (Entered: 05/06/2022)

ORDER re 1 This case is TRANSFERRED to the Jacksonville Division of this Court, which encompasses Columbia County. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 5/9/2022. (YG) (Entered: 05/09/2022)

EMERGENCY AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by M. C., V. C., Befaithful Coker.(LDJ) Modified on 5/16/2022 (STRICKEN per Order doc 5) (RH). (Entered: 05/11/2022)

TRANSFER IN from Orlando Division on 05/09/2022 Case Number 6:22-cv-854. Case assigned to District Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New Case Number: 3:22-cv-518-MMH-LLL. (LRB) (Entered: 05/11/2022)

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ORDER striking 3 Amended Complaint. Plaintiff may file a second amended complaint consistent with the directives of this Order on or before June 2, 2022. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 5/16/2022. (MHM) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (RH) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

CERTIFICATE of service by Befaithful Coker re 3 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants Terminating M. C. (Minor Child) and V. C. (Minor Child) filed by Befaithful Coker. Related document: 3 Amended Complaint, filed by M. C., V. C., Befaithful Coker, 1 Complaint, filed by M. C., V. C., Befaithful Coker.(AEP) (Entered: 06/03/2022)

MOTION to Voluntarily Remove V. Coker and M. Coker as Parties and Dismiss only Koberlein Law Office and Robinson, Keenon, and Kendrow, PA by Befaithful Coker. (BGR) (Entered: 06/09/2022)

THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against Glennel Bowden, Tomi Brown, City Council of Lake City Florida, Columbia County Board of County Commissioners, Stephen Douglas, David Fina, Florida Secretary of State, Joel Foreman, Nathan Gambles, III, Vanessa George, Jake Hill, Eugene Jefferson, Justice and Equality Coalition, Incorporated, Fred Koberlein, Jr, Lake City, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Florida Newspaper, LLC, Kris Robinson, Christopher Todd Sampson, Audrey Sikes, Steve Smith, Slyvester Warren, III, Ronald Williams, Todd Wilson, Stephen Witt with Jury Demand. Terminating Koberlein Law Office and Robinson, Keenon, and Kendrow, PA filed by Befaithful Coker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(BGR) (Entered: 06/09/2022)

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ORDER granting 9 Plaintiff's Motion to Voluntarily Remove V. Coker and M. Coker as Parties and Dismiss Only Koberlein Law Office and Robinson, Keenon, and Kendrow, P.A. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 6/10/2022. (JW) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint by City Council of Lake City Florida, Jake Hill, Eugene Jefferson, Fred Koberlein, Jr, Christopher Todd Sampson, Audrey Sikes, Stephen Witt. (Erdelyi, Susan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 06/27/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Slyvester Warren, III. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Justice and Equality Coalition, Incorporated. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to City Council of Lake City Florida. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Jake Hill. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Eugene Jefferson. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Christopher Todd Sampson. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Audrey Sikes. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/7/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Tomi Brown. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Fred Koberlein, Jr. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Koberlein Law Office. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Robinson, Keenon, and Kendrow, PA. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Ronald Williams. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Lake City, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/10/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Steve Smith. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/7/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Stephen Douglas. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Glennel Bowden. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Kris Bradshaw Robinson. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/6/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Stephen Witt. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Nathan Gambles, III. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

RETURN of service executed on 6/10/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Vanessa George. (BD) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 12 Defendant City of Lake City's Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline for Lake City Defendants to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. Defendants Audrey Sikes, City Council of Lake City Florida, Christopher Todd Sampson, Jake Hill, Eugene Jefferson, Stephen Witt and Fred Koberlein, Jr. shall have up to and including 7/18/2022 to file a response to the Third Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial, doc. 10. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 6/28/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 06/28/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brooks C. Rathet on behalf of Northeast Florida Newspaper, LLC, Todd Wilson (Rathet, Brooks) (Entered: 06/28/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss The Case Against Them by Northeast Florida Newspaper, LLC, Todd Wilson. (Rathet, Brooks) (Entered: 06/28/2022)

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

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re 10 Third Amended Complaint by Kris Bradshaw Robinson. (Robinson, Kris) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Modified on 6/30/2022, to edit text) (BGR). (Entered: 06/29/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement 16 Defendant Kris B. Robinson's Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. Defendant Robinson shall file a certificate of compliance with Local Rule 3.01(g) on or before 7/6/2022 or the motion may be denied without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 6/30/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

NOTICE to the Court and MOTION to Receive Access by Befaithful Coker. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(BGR) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

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

ORDER directing Defendants Northeast Florida Newspaper and Todd Wilson to file a supplement to their 15 Motion to Dismiss with the requisite Local Rule 3.01(g) Certification on or before July 13, 2022. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 6/30/2022. (MHM) (Entered: 07/01/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 10 Third Amended Complaint by Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. Modified on 7/12/2022 to edit text (AET). (Entered: 07/05/2022)

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). (JW) (Entered: 07/05/2022)

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

ENDORSED ORDER granting 41 Defendant Columbia County Board of County Commissioner's Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline for Columbia County Defendants to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint (ECF 10) with Supportive Memorandum of Law. Defendants Tomi Brown, Joel Foreman, Ronald Williams, and Columbia County Board of County Commissioners shall have up to and including 7/18/2022 to file a response to the Third Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial, doc. 10. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/6/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

ORDER denying 39 Motion to Receive Access. The Clerk of Court is directed to email plaintiff copies of all docket filings at the address in the Order. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/6/2022. (REL) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

RESPONSE to Motion re 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Befaithful Coker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(BGR) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

PROOF of service executed on 6/14/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Joel Foreman. (BGR) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

PROOF of service executed on 7/16/2022 by Befaithful Coker as to Todd Wilson. (BGR) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

PROOF of service executed on 7/29/2022by Befaithful Coker. (BGR) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

Motion to Dismiss 10 Third Amended Complaint by Kris Bradshaw Robinson.(Robinson, Kris) Modified on 7/12/2022 to convert document into a motion, per chambers. (AET). (Entered: 07/06/2022)

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

SUPPLEMENT to Motion to Dismiss to Add Certification re 40 Order by Northeast Florida Newspaper, LLC, Todd Wilson. (Rathet, Brooks) (Modified on 7/8/2022, to edit text) (BGR). (Entered: 07/07/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 16 Defendant Kris B. Robinson's Motion to Extend Deadline to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. See Defendant Kris Bradshaw Robinson's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint, doc. 49. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/7/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/07/2022)

SUPPLEMENT to Motion to Dismiss to Add Certification re 49 Answer to amended complaint by Kris Bradshaw Robinson. (Robinson, Kris) (Modified on 7/8/2022, to edit text) (BGR). (Entered: 07/07/2022)

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

MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint (Doc. 10) by Lake City, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Steve Smith. (George, Robert) (Entered: 07/08/2022)

MOTION for Clerk's Default against Glennel Bowden, Stephen Douglas, Nathan Gambles, Vanessa George, Justice and Equality Coalition, Incorporated, Slyvester Warren, III by Befaithful Coker. (LRB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. Modified on 7/12/2022 to correct typo (LRB). (Entered: 07/12/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Jordan Taylor on behalf of Nathan Gambles, III (Taylor, Lucas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Jordan Taylor on behalf of Vanessa George (Taylor, Lucas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Jordan Taylor on behalf of Glennel Bowden (Taylor, Lucas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Jordan Taylor on behalf of Slyvester Warren, III (Taylor, Lucas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Jordan Taylor on behalf of Justice and Equality Coalition, Incorporated (Taylor, Lucas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Jordan Taylor on behalf of Stephen Douglas (Taylor, Lucas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss 8 Second Amended Complaint by Glennel Bowden, Nathan Gambles, III, Vanessa George, Justice and Equality Coalition, Incorporated, Slyvester Warren, III. (Taylor, Lucas) Modified on 7/14/2022 to edit text (AET). (Entered: 07/13/2022)

AMENDED MOTION to Dismiss 10 Third Amended Complaint by Glennel Bowden, Nathan Gambles, III, Vanessa George, Justice and Equality Coalition, Incorporated, Slyvester Warren, III. (Taylor, Lucas) Modified on 7/14/2022 to edit text (AET). Modified on 7/18/2022 STRICKEN per Court Order 67 (AET). (Entered: 07/13/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Claudio Torres on behalf of David Fina, Florida Secretary of State (Torres, Christopher) (Entered: 07/13/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to 10 Third Amended Complaint by David Fina, Florida Secretary of State. (Torres, Christopher) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. Modified on 7/14/2022 to edit text (AET). (Entered: 07/13/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 15 MOTION to Dismiss The Case Against Them by Befaithful Coker. (AET) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 07/14/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley E. Davis on behalf of Florida Secretary of State (Davis, Ashley) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

ORDER directing Defendants Lake City, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Steve Smith to file a supplement to their 53 Motion to Dismiss on or before July 18, 2022. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 7/14/2022. (MHM) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

ORDER striking 62 Amended Motion to Dismiss for failure to comply with the Local Rules of this Court. Defendants Sylvester Warren, III, Vanesa George, Glennel Bowden, Nathan Gambles, and the Justice and Equality Coalition, Inc. may file an amended motion which complies with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 27, 2022. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 7/14/2022. (MHM) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 64 Defendants Florida Secretary of State and Judge David Fina's Unopposed Motion for Extension to Respond to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. Defendants Florida Secretary of State and David Fina shall have up to and including 8/29/2022 to file a response to the Third Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial, doc. 10. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/14/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

NOTICE reminding plaintiff of some responsibilities of a pro se litigant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/15/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/15/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement 69 Plaintiff's Motion to Take Leave to Respond to Motion to Dismiss by Defendant's Northeast Florida Newspapers, LLC and Todd Wilson. Plaintiff shall file a certificate of compliance with Local Rule 3.01(g) on or before 7/22/2022 or the motion may be denied without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/15/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/15/2022)

SUPPLEMENT RE 53 MOTION to Dismiss 10 Third Amended Complaint by Lake City, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Steve Smith. (George, Robert) Modified on 7/18/2022 per chambers termed motion and edited text (AET). (Entered: 07/15/2022)

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

NOTICE of Appearance by Gwendolyn Palmer Adkins on behalf of Christopher Todd Sampson (Adkins, Gwendolyn) (Entered: 07/18/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 10 Amended Complaint (Third Amended Complaint) by Christopher Todd Sampson. (Adkins, Gwendolyn) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 07/18/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by Befaithful Coker. (AET) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 07/18/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 49 MOTION to Dismiss by Befaithful Coker. (AET) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 07/18/2022)

Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint by City Council of Lake City Florida, Jake Hill, Eugene Jefferson, Fred Koberlein, Jr, Audrey Sikes, Stephen Witt. (Erdelyi, Susan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 07/18/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Quash Service by Ronald Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Roman Caban, Stephanie) Modified on 7/19/2022 to correct docket text (BD). (Entered: 07/18/2022)

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MOTION to Dismiss 10 Third Amended Complaint or in the Alternative, Quash Service by Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) Modified on 7/19/2022 to correct docket text (BD). (Entered: 07/18/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss 10 Third Amended Complaint or in the Alternative, Quash Service by Tomi Brown. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) Modified on 7/19/2022 to correct docket text (BD). (Entered: 07/18/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss 10 Third Amended Complaint or in the Alternative, Quash Service by Joel Foreman. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) Modified on 7/19/2022 to correct docket text (BD). (Entered: 07/18/2022)

SUPPLEMENT re 77 Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint with revised 3.01(g) certificate by City Council of Lake City Florida, Jake Hill, Fred Koberlein, Jr, Audrey Sikes, Stephen Witt. (Erdelyi, Susan) (Entered: 07/18/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 74 Defendant Christopher Todd Sampson's Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. Defendant Christopher Todd Sampson shall have up to and including 8/8/2022 to file a response to the Third Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial, doc. 10. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/19/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement 75 Motion for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report. Plaintiff shall file a certificate of compliance with Local Rule 3.01(g) on or before 7/26/2022. The parties shall use the Uniform Case Management Report form, which can be found on the Court's website (www.flmd.uscourts.gov) under the tab entitled, "Forms." See Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. The form is also available at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/form/uniform-case-management-report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/19/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER taking under advisement 76 Motion to Take Leave to Respond to Motion to Dismiss by Defendant Kris Robinson. Plaintiff shall file a certificate of compliance with Local Rule 3.01(g) on or before 7/26/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/19/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

ENDORSED ORDER granting 77 Lake City Defendants' Motion for Three Day Extension to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint (Emergency Motion), as supplemented by 82 Supplement per Local Rule 3.01(g)(3) of no Opposition to Lake City Defendants' Motion for Three Day Extension to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint (Emergency Motion) (Doc 77). Defendants Audrey Sikes, City Council of Lake City Florida, Jake Hill, Eugene Jefferson, Stephen Witt and Fred Koberlein, Jr. shall have up to and including 7/21/2022 to file a response to the Third Amended Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial, doc. 10. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/19/2022. (MDC) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

SUPPLEMENT re 81 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint [ECF 10] Supplement Per Local Rule 3.01(g)(3) by Joel Foreman. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

SUPPLEMENT re 79 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint 10 Supplement Per Local Rule 3.01 (g)(3) by Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

SUPPLEMENT re 80 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint [ECF 10] Supplement Per Local Rule 3.01 (g)(3) by Tomi Brown. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

SUPPLEMENT re 78 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint Supplement Per Local Rule 3.01 (g)(3) by Ronald Williams. (Roman Caban, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

NOTICE to counsel Gwendolyn Palmer Adkins of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) (Entered: 07/19/2022)

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