Case: Barde v. Dixon

4:25-cv-00463 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: Oct. 31, 2025

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Case Summary

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This is a putative class action lawsuit challenging the alleged policy and practice of the Florida Department of Corrections' and its medical contractor, Centurion, of denying cataract surgeries until incarcerated people become blind, in violation of the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

DOWNS, ERICA SELIG (Florida)

MACHADO, CAMILA TRAUDEL (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

BENTLEY, MICHAEL JAMES (Florida)

DABOLL, BONNIE CAROL (Florida)

HANSON, JACOB BRANDON (Florida)

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4:25-cv-00463

Class Action Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Individual Claim for Damages

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 3, 2026, 5:18 a.m.

Docket for: BARDE v. DIXON
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1 Oct. 31, 2025

Class Action COMPLAINT for Injunctive Relief an Individual Claims for Damages against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AFLNDC-9686847.), filed by Randall G. Barde, Carla R. Varner. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons as to Ricky Dixon, # 3 Proposed Summons as to Centurion of Florida LLC) (SELIG, ERICA) Modified on 11/3/2025 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 10/31/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Proposed Summons as to Ricky Dixon

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3 Proposed Summons as to Centurion of Florida LLC

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2 Nov. 3, 2025

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Counsel Is Advised By This Entry, That A Civil Cover Sheet Should Be Filed As A Separate Entry Using The Event Selection "Civil Cover Sheet" Which Is Found Under "Other Filings" Under "Other Documents". Please Re-File The Civil Cover Sheet. (kdm) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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3 Nov. 3, 2025

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Counsel Is Advised By This Entry, That A Civil Cover Sheet Should Be Filed As A Separate Entry Using The Event Selection "Civil Cover Sheet" Which Is Found Under "Other Filings" Under "Other Documents". Please Re-File The Civil Cover Sheet. (kdm) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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4 Nov. 3, 2025

Summons Issued as to CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (kdm) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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5 Dec. 8, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC served on 12/3/2025, answer due 12/24/2025. (SELIG, ERICA) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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6 Dec. 8, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. RICKY D DIXON served on 12/3/2025, answer due 12/24/2025. (SELIG, ERICA) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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7 Dec. 17, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB BRANDON HANSON on behalf of CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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8 Dec. 17, 2025

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC. (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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9 Dec. 17, 2025

Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC identifying Corporate Parent MHM Services, Inc. for CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC.. (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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10 Dec. 18, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by KAILA BROOKE PRESTON on behalf of CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC (PRESTON, KAILA) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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11 Dec. 18, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by VASILIOS DIMITRIOS ZIMARAKOS on behalf of CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC (ZIMARAKOS, VASILIOS) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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12 Dec. 18, 2025

ORDER GRANTING 8 MOTION FOR EXTENSION signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 12/18/25. Centurions deadline to respond to the complaint is extended to 1/9/2026. (tss) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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13 Dec. 19, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by ERIK DEWITT KVERNE on behalf of RICKY D DIXON (KVERNE, ERIK) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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14 Dec. 19, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by MASON VICTOR PETROSKY on behalf of RICKY D DIXON (PETROSKY, MASON) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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15 Dec. 19, 2025

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading by RICKY D DIXON. (KVERNE, ERIK) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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16 Dec. 22, 2025

ORDER GRANTING 15 MOTION FOR EXTENSION signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 12/22/25. The deadline to respond to the complaint is extended to 2/9/2026. (tss) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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17 Jan. 9, 2026

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC. (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

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18 Jan. 9, 2026

Defendant Centurion of Florida LLC's MOTION to Strike Class Allegations, re 1 Class Action COMPLAINT by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 1/23/2026). (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 2/2/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 01/09/2026)

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19 Jan. 9, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kristin McGough.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9754360.) by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (MCGOUGH, KRISTIN) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

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20 Jan. 12, 2026

INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 1/12/26. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 2/10/2026. Discovery due by 7/7/2026. Trial set for 12/15/2026 at 08:30 AM in the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 5 South, 111 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida, before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. (tss) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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Jan. 12, 2026

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kristin McGough. - Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (tss)

21 Jan. 13, 2026

ORDER denying 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 1/13/2026. (baf) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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22 Jan. 13, 2026

CORRECTED UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (MCGOUGH, KRISTIN) Modified title on 1/14/2026 (baf). (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan. 14, 2026

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 22 CORRECTED UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)

23 Jan. 15, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 22 CORRECTED UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 1/15/2026. (baf) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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24 Jan. 22, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Centurion of Florida LLC's 18 MOTION to Strike Class Allegations by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (DOWNS, ERICA) Modified on 1/25/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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25 Jan. 22, 2026

NOTICE of Conflict with Proposed Trial Date by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER re 20 Scheduling Order. (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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26 Jan. 23, 2026

ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING 25 NOTICE OF TRIAL CONFLICT. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 1/23/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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27 Jan. 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 24 MOTION FOR EXTENSION. (Deadline to respond to the motion to strike is extended to 1/30/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 1/23/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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28 Jan. 27, 2026

Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to File for Class Certification by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 - Email re. Centurion Backlog) (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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29 Jan. 30, 2026

Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition to 18 Defendant Centurion of Florida LLC's MOTION to Strike Class Allegations, re 1 Class Action COMPLAINT filed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Ferguson Order) (DOWNS, ERICA) Modified on 2/2/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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30 Feb. 2, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 28 MOTION FOR EXTENSION. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 2/2/2026. The class-certification deadline is suspended. The court will address the deadline further after considering the parties Rule 26(f) report. (kdm) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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31 Feb. 6, 2026

Defendants' Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading by RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (PETROSKY, MASON) Modified on 2/9/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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32 Feb. 9, 2026

Plaintiffs' RESPONSE to Defendant Dixon's 31 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading filed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (DOWNS, ERICA) Modified on 2/9/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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33 Feb. 10, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 31 MOTION FOR EXTENSION. (Deadline to respond to the complaint is extended to 3/11/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 2/10/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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34 Feb. 10, 2026

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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35 Feb. 20, 2026

Defendant's Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney by RICKY D DIXON. (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 2/22/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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36 Feb. 20, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael J. Bentley. ( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9801595.) by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Letter of Good Standing - MS Bar) (BENTLEY, MICHAEL) Modified on 2/22/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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Feb. 22, 2026

ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 36 Unopposed MOTION for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael J. Bentley. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (kdm)

37 Feb. 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 35 MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE. Attorney ERIK DEWITT KVERNE and MASON VICTOR PETROSKY terminated. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 2/23/2026. The clerk will remove them from the CM/ECF distribution list. (kdm) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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38 Feb. 23, 2026

ORDER - It is ORDERED that the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice, ECF No. 36, is GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 2/23/2026. (baf) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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39 Feb. 25, 2026

Joint MOTION to Enter Joint Protocol Governing the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Joint ESI Protocol) (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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40 Feb. 27, 2026

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATED JOINT PROTOCOL ; granting 39 Joint MOTION to Enter Joint Protocol Governing the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 2/27/2026. The proposed order (ECF No. 39 -1) is adopted and incorporated into this order. (kdm) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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41 March 5, 2026

MOTION for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed HIPAA Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - FDC's RFP Responses, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Centurion's RFP Responses, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Wilson HIPAA Order, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Copeland HIPAA Order, # 6 Exhibit 6 - DRF HIPAA Order, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Hoffer HIPAA Order, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Harvard HIPAA Order, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Anderson HIPAA Order, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Murphy HIPAA Order) (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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42 March 11, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Barde's Grievance Records, # 2 Exhibit B - Varner's Grievance Records) (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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43 March 11, 2026

MOTION for Joinder in Defendant Centurion of Florida, LLCs Motion to Strike Class Allegations (ECF No. 18) by RICKY D DIXON. (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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44 March 16, 2026

ORDER DENYING 18 MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ALLEGATIONS ; terminating 43 MOTION for Joinder. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 3/16/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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45 March 17, 2026

SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER entered pursuant to 34 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 3/17/26. Discovery extended to 1/22/2027. Mediation Report due by 2/19/2027. Trial set for 9/21/2027 at 08:30 AM in the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 5 South, 111 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida, before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. Case referred to mediation. (tss) Modified on 4/3/2026 to correct mediation report due date (tss). (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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46 March 17, 2026

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/15/2026 at 10:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. ALL PARTIES are directed to call Judge Winsor's Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information Call in number: 1-650-479-3207 Access Code: 2310 716 0263# When asked for attendee ID number, press # Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is compromised by these devices. Proceedings may not be recorded or otherwise broadcast for public dissemination. s/TiAnn StarkCourtroom Deputy Clerk to Chief Judge Allen Winsor (tss) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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March 17, 2026

Set Deadline per 41 MOTION for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order : Defendants' response due by 3/19/2026). (kdm)

March 17, 2026

Set Deadline per 42 MOTION to Dismiss: Plaintiff's response due by 3/25/2026). (kdm)

47 March 19, 2026

JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF HIPAA QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER AND CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendants proposed HIPAA Qualified Protective Order and Confidentiality Order, # 2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's proposed HIPAA Qualified Protective Order, # 3 Exhibit C - Defendants proposed Confidentiality Order, # 4 Exhibit D - Plaintiff's proposed Confidentiality Order) (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 3/23/2026 to edit title (tss). (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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48 March 19, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order filed by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendants proposed HIPAA Order) (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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49 March 19, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Unopposed) by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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50 March 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 49 MOTION FOR EXTENSION. (Deadline to respond to the motion to dismiss is extended to 4/1/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 3/23/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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51 April 1, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 47 Joint MOTION for Protective Order HIPAA Qualified and Confidentiality Order (Unopposed) by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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52 April 1, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - HSB 15.03.25.03, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Grievance Log 2005-118-200) (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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53 April 2, 2026

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION re 51 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The deadline to respond to Defendants' motion for entry of protective order is extended to 4/8/2026. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 4/2/2026. (atm) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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54 April 8, 2026

Plaintiff's RESPONSE to Defendants' 47 Joint MOTION for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order and Confidentiality Order filed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Excerpt of Cataract List, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Conferral Letter) (DOWNS, ERICA) Modified on 4/9/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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55 April 10, 2026

Defendants' Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of 47 Joint MOTION for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order and Confidentiality Order by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (PRESTON, KAILA) Modified on 4/12/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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56 April 13, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 55 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY. (Deadline to file the reply is 4/20/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 4/13/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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57 April 17, 2026

Defendants' REPLY in Support of 47 Joint MOTION for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order and and Confidentiality Order filed by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - January 23, 2026 Email, # 2 Exhibit B - February 18, 2026 Email Thread, # 3 Exhibit C - March 5, 2026 Email Thread) (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 4/17/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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58 May 7, 2026

First MOTION to Compel Sufficient Interrogatory Responses by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Barde's First Interrogatories to FDC, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Barde's First Interrogatories to Centurion, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Centurion's Responses to Interrogatories, # 4 Exhibit 4 - FDC's Responses to Interrogatories, # 5 Exhibit 5 - April 16 Discovery Conferral Letter, # 6 Exhibit 6 - April 27 Discovery Conferral Letter, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Anderson Order) (TREVISANI, DANTE) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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59 May 7, 2026

MOTION to Compel Production of Documents from Defendants by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' First RFPs to FDC, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Plaintiffs' First RFPs to Centurion, # 3 Exhibit 3 - May 5 Discovery Conferral Letter, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Stackhouse Emails) (DOWNS, ERICA) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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60 May 14, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 58 First MOTION to Compel Sufficient Interrogatory Responses, 59 MOTION to Compel Production of Documents from Defendants by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (PRESTON, KAILA) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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61 May 15, 2026

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION AND DIRECTING CLERK TO SET HEARING signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 5/15/26. Defendants 60 motion for an extension is GRANTED. Defendants deadline to respond to the 58 and 59 motions to compel is extended to 5/28/2026. The clerk will set a hearing for early June to address all outstanding discovery issues and the case status. (tss) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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62 May 15, 2026

Plaintiff's NOTICE of Position Regarding Defendants' 60 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' 58, 59 MOTIONS to Compel by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - May 13, 2026 Email) (PLASENCIA, GABRIELA) Modified on 5/18/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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63 May 19, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING Discovery and Status Conference set for 6/15/2026 at 03:00 PM in the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 5 South, 111 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida, before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/TiAnn StarkCourtroom Deputy Clerk to Chief Judge Allen Winsor (tss) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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64 May 28, 2026

Defendants' RESPONSE in Opposition to Plaintiffs' 58 MOTION to Compel Interrogatory Responses filed by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - HSB 15.03.25.03) (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 5/29/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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65 May 28, 2026

Defendants' RESPONSE in Opposition to Plaintiffs' 59 MOTION to Compel Production of Documents filed by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - FDC's RFP Responses, # 2 Ex. 2 - Centurion's RFP Responses, # 3 Ex. 3 - Email Thread) (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 5/29/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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66 June 2, 2026

NOTICE of Change of Firm Name and Email Address by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (PLASENCIA, GABRIELA) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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67 June 2, 2026

NOTICE of Change of Firm Name and Email Address by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER (MCGOUGH, KRISTIN) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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68 June 2, 2026

Plaintiffs' MOTION for Leave to Appear by Video at 6/15/26 Hearing by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (PLASENCIA, GABRIELA) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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69 June 8, 2026

Plaintiffs' Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply to 65 Defendants' RESPONSE to Plaintiffs' 58, 59 MOTIONS to Compel by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (PLASENCIA, GABRIELA) Modified on 6/9/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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70 June 9, 2026

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ALLOW TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE re 68 MOTION for Leave to Appear by Video at 6/15/26 Hearing. The clerk will convert the hearing to a telephonic hearing for all parties. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/9/2026. (atm) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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71 June 9, 2026

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY re 69 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in support of their motions to compel. The deadline to file the reply is 6/12/2026. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/9/2026. (atm) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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72 June 9, 2026

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING Telephonic Discovery and Status Conference set for 6/15/2026 at 03:00 PM before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. **PLEASE NOTE, THE IN-PERSON HEARING, SET FOR THE SAME DATE AMD TIME, HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO THIS TELEPHONIC HEARING** ALL PARTIES are directed to call Judge Winsor's Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information Call in number: 1-650-479-3207 Access Code: 2310 716 0263# When asked for attendee ID number, press # Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is compromised by these devices. Proceedings may not be recorded or otherwise broadcast for public dissemination. s/TiAnn StarkCourtroom Deputy Clerk to Chief Judge Allen Winsor (tss) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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73 June 9, 2026

Joint NOTICE of Status of Discovery Disputes by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (PRESTON, KAILA) Modified on 6/12/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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74 June 12, 2026

Plaintiff's REPLY in support of Plaintiff's re 58 First MOTION to Compel Sufficient Interrogatory Responses filed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (PLASENCIA, GABRIELA) Modified on 6/15/2026 to edit title (atm). (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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75 June 12, 2026

Plaintiff's REPLY in support of Plantiffs' re 59 MOTION to Compel Production of Documents from Defendants filed by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (PLASENCIA, GABRIELA) Modified on 6/15/2026 to edit title (atm). (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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80 June 15, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR:Telephonic Discovery and Status Conference held on 6/15/2026 - written orders to follow (USDC-FLND Official Court Reporter Dawn Savino (certifiedreportinginc@gmail.com)) (tss) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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76 June 17, 2026

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' 47 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/17/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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77 June 17, 2026

ORDER RESOLVING MOTIONS TO COMPEL ; granting in part and denying in part 58, 59 MOTIONS to Compel. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/17/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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78 June 17, 2026

HIPAA QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER ; terminating 41, 47 MOTIONS for Entry of HIPAA Qualified Protective Order. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/17/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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79 June 22, 2026

Defendants' MOTION for Clarification and Agreed Conditional Motion for Extension of Time to Comply With Court's Order Resolving Motions to Compel by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (ZIMARAKOS, VASILIOS) Modified on 6/23/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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81 June 30, 2026

ORDER GRANTING CLARIFICATION AND EXTENSION signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/30/26. Defendants motion for clarification and extension (ECF No. 79 ) is GRANTED to the extent noted in the order. The request for extension is GRANTED, and Defendants may have until July 16, 2026, to produce the records at issue. (tss) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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82 July 6, 2026

KAILA B. PRESTONS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS by RICKY D DIXON. (PRESTON, KAILA) Modified on 7/6/2026 to edit title (tss). (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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83 July 6, 2026

STATUS REPORT ESI by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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84 July 7, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 82 MOTION TO WITHDRAW signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/7/26. KAILA BROOKE PRESTON is relieved of further responsibility in this case. The clerk will remove her from the CM/ECF distribution list. (tss) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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85 July 9, 2026

ORDER DENYING 42 MOTION TO DISMISS. (The FDC must file an answer by 7/23/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/9/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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86 July 15, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR : Telephone Status Conference held on 7/15/2026. (Court Reporter BRYAN RODEZNO, Lexitas.) (kdm) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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87 July 15, 2026

ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY re 86 Minute Entry for proceedings held. ( Status Report regarding discovery due by 8/14/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/15/2026. The clerk will set a telephonic status conference for late August. (kdm) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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88 July 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Camila T Machado on behalf of RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER by CAMILA TRAUDEL MACHADO . (MACHADO, CAMILA) Modified on 7/16/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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89 July 15, 2026

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/27/2026 at 10:30 AM before CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. ALL PARTIES are directed to call Judge Winsor's Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information Call in number: 1-650-479-3207 Access Code: 2310 716 0263# When asked for attendee ID number, press # Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is compromised by these devices. Proceedings may not be recorded or otherwise broadcast for public dissemination. s/TiAnn StarkCourtroom Deputy Clerk to Chief Judge Allen Winsor (tss) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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90 July 23, 2026

Defendant Richard Comerford's ANSWER to 1 Class Action COMPLAINT for Injunctive Relief an Individual Claims for Damages by RICKY D DIXON. (HANSON, JACOB) Modified on 7/24/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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91 Aug. 5, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by BONNIE CAROL DABOLL on behalf of CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC (DABOLL, BONNIE) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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92 Aug. 14, 2026

Defendants' ESI STATUS REPORT by CENTURION OF FLORIDA LLC, RICKY D DIXON. (HANSON, JACOB) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

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93 Aug. 24, 2026

Plaintiffs' MOTION to Amend the 45 Scheduling Order by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (DOWNS, ERICA) Modified on 8/25/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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94 Aug. 24, 2026

Plaintiffs' MOTION to Modify 78 HIPAA Qualified Protective Order by RANDALL G BARDE, CARLA R VARNER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed HIPAA Order) (DOWNS, ERICA) Modified on 8/25/2026 to edit title (kdm). (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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95 Aug. 25, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING EXPEDITED RESPONSE, re 93 MOTION to Amend. (Defendants to file a response no later than 8/31/2026). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 8/25/2026. (kdm) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 31, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Florida 4:25-cv-00463

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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