Case: Trump v. New York Times Company

8:25-cv-02487 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: Sept. 15, 2025

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Case Summary

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President Trump sued the New York Times based on his unhappiness about coverage of his activities. The case has been dismissed without prejudice.

People

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Judge(s)

Merryday, Steven Douglas (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brito, Alejandro (Florida)

Epstein, Daniel Zachary (Florida)

Paltzik, Edward Andrew (Florida)

Judge(s)

Merryday, Steven Douglas (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brito, Alejandro (Florida)

Epstein, Daniel Zachary (Florida)

Paltzik, Edward Andrew (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 8:25-cv-02487	Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial Trump v. New York Times Company et al.	Sept. 15, 2025	Sept. 15, 2025 Complaint
5 8:25-cv-02487	Order Trump v. New York Times Company et al.	Sept. 19, 2025	Sept. 19, 2025 Order/Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71354540/trump-v-new-york-times-company/

Last updated Sept. 19, 2025, 5:23 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	STRICKEN per Order 5 COMPLAINT against Peter Baker, Russ Buettner, Susanne Craig, New York Times Company, Penguin Random House LLC, Michael S Schmidt with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23871106) filed by Donald J. Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F)(Brito, Alejandro) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit duplicate text. (JVC) Modified on 9/19/2025 as to docket text (ARL). (Entered: 09/15/2025) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 2 Exhibit A View on RECAP 3 Exhibit B View on RECAP 4 Exhibit C View on RECAP 5 Exhibit D View on RECAP 6 Exhibit E View on RECAP 7 Exhibit F View on RECAP	Sept. 15, 2025	Sept. 15, 2025 Clearinghouse
2	NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:25-cv-2487-SDM-NHA. (ARL) (Entered: 09/16/2025)	Sept. 16, 2025	Sept. 16, 2025 PACER
3	NOTICE to ALL Counsel 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). (JVC) (Entered: 09/16/2025)	Sept. 16, 2025	Sept. 16, 2025 PACER
4	NOTICE TO COUNSEL Daniel Zachary Epstein and Edward Andrew Paltzik Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; 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). (JVC) (Entered: 09/16/2025)	Sept. 16, 2025	Sept. 16, 2025 PACER
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	Sept. 16, 2025	Sept. 16, 2025 PACER
	Notice to Counsel of Local Rule	Sept. 16, 2025	Sept. 16, 2025 PACER
5	ORDER striking the complaint. Signed by Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/19/2025. (CJO) (Entered: 09/19/2025)	Sept. 19, 2025	Sept. 19, 2025 Clearinghouse

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Donald Trump personal capacity lawsuits

Libel/defamation claims

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 15, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

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