M.D. Fla. 8:17-cv-02896 Docket

Vazzo v. City of Tampa, Florida
No. 8:17-cv-02896, Case History (under construction)

Court: Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
Assigned to: Judge William F. Jung
(previously Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell)
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone

Date Filed # Docket Text
12/04/2017 1 COMPLAINT against City of Tampa, Florida (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number TPA047442) filed by Robert L. Vazzo, David H. Pickup. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LMD) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
12/04/2017 2 SUMMONS issued as to City of Tampa, Florida. (LMD) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
12/04/2017 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (LMD) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
12/04/2017 4 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 – track 2. Notice of pendency of other actions due by 12/18/2017. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 12/4/2017. (BGS) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
12/04/2017 5 INTERESTED PERSONS ORDER. Certificate of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement due by 12/18/2017. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 12/4/2017. (BGS) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
12/04/2017 6 NOTICE to counsel of Local Rule 2.01 (signed by deputy clerk). (LMD) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
12/14/2017 7 RETURN of service executed on 12/05/2017 by Robert L. Vazzo, David H. Pickup as to All Defendants. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 12/14/2017)
12/14/2017 8 ORDER referring motion for report and recommendation: 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 12/14/2017. (BGS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 12/14/2017)
12/14/2017 9 MOTION for Daniel J. Schmid to appear pro hac vice by All Plaintiffs. (Mihet, Horatio) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 12/14/2017)
12/14/2017 10 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. Related case(s): No (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 12/14/2017)
12/14/2017 11 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 5 Interested persons order by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 12/14/2017)
12/18/2017 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting 9 Motion to Admit Daniel J. Schmid Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Daniel J. Schmid may appear pro hac vice, subject to the requirement that counsel comply with the email registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(d), M.D. Fla., within 14 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 12/18/2017. (DMP) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Jerry M. Gewirtz on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint and Motion for Preliminary Injuncation by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Robin Horton Silverman on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida (Horton Silverman, Robin) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 16 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (Partial Opposition) filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 17 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 18 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 17 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/18/2017 19 ENDORSED ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time in Which to Respond to the Complaint and Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 1/12/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 12/18/2017. (DMP) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
12/19/2017 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Daniel J. Schmid, appearing on behalf of David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA047770.) Related document: 9 MOTION for Daniel J. Schmid to appear pro hac vice. (AG) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
01/02/2018 20 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 5 Interested persons order by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/02/2018)
01/03/2018 21 ENDORSED ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 1/3/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 01/03/2018)
01/12/2018 22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 24 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding 22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint , 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 of 7, # 2 Exhibit 2 of 7, # 3 Exhibit 3 of 7, # 4 Exhibit 4 of 7, # 5 Exhibit 5 of 7, # 6 Exhibit 6 of 7, # 7 Exhibit 7 of 7)(Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 25 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 of 2, # 2Exhibit 2 of 2)(Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 26 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice regarding 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 02/16/2017, # 2 Exhibit 03/02/2017, # 3 Exhibit 03/16/2017, # 4 Exhibit 04/06/2017)(Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 27 MOTION for leave to file DVDs by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 28 MOTION to intervene as party defendant by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. Item terminated due to the filing of 30 . Modified on 1/16/2018 (DG). (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 29 RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 30 MOTION to intervene as party defendant by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 32 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Item terminated due to the filing of 34 . Modified on 1/16/2018 (DG). (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 33 MOTION for Hearing re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/12/2018 34 MEMO IN SUPPORT OF MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Modified on 1/16/2018 (DG). Modified on 1/30/2018 (DG). (Entered: 01/12/2018)
01/17/2018 35 ORDER Referring Motion for Report and Recommendation: 22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by City of Tampa, Florida. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 1/17/2018. (BGS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 01/17/2018)
01/22/2018 36 NOTICE by Equality Florida Institute, Inc. re 30 MOTION to intervene as party defendant (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 01/22/2018)
01/23/2018 37 Unopposed MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically File Consolidated Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Schmid, Daniel) (Entered: 01/23/2018)
01/24/2018 38 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian C. Porter on behalf of Equality Florida Institute, Inc. (Porter, Brian) (Entered: 01/24/2018)
01/25/2018 39 ENDORSED ORDER granting 37 Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Consolidated Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs’ consolidated response must not exceed thirty-five pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 1/25/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 01/25/2018)
01/25/2018 40 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint , 23 Response in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Schmid, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 01/25/2018)
01/25/2018 41 ENDORSED ORDER granting 40 Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion for a One Business Day Extension of Time to File Consolidated Response to Motion to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs’ consolidated response is due January 29, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 1/25/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 01/25/2018)
01/26/2018 42 RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to intervene as party defendant filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Schmid, Daniel) (Entered: 01/26/2018)
01/29/2018 43 RESPONSE in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Schmid, Daniel) (Entered: 01/29/2018)
01/29/2018 44 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 25 Notice to take judicial notice, 26 Notice to take judicial notice, 24 Notice to take judicial notice filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Schmid, Daniel) (Entered: 01/29/2018)
02/02/2018 45 MOTION for leave to file Motion for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiffs’ Response in Opposition to Proposed Intervenor Equality Florida’s Motion to Intervene by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 02/02/2018)
02/06/2018 46 Unopposed MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Leave to Conduct Case Management Meeting of Parties Telephonically and For Expedited Consideration by All Plaintiffs. (Schmid, Daniel) (Entered: 02/06/2018)
02/06/2018 47 ENDORSED ORDER granting 46 Unopposed Motion to Conduct Case Management Meeting of Parties Telephonically. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 2/6/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 02/06/2018)
02/20/2018 48 ORDER granting 45 Equality Florida’s motion for leave to file a reply. Equality Florida’s reply is due February 23, 2018, and must not exceed five pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 2/20/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 02/20/2018)
02/20/2018 49 Joint MOTION to stay discovery pending final resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (Schmid, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 02/20/2018)
02/22/2018 50 REPLY to Response to Motion re 28 MOTION to intervene as party defendant filed by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 02/22/2018)
03/15/2018 51 ORDER granting 27 Motion for Leave to File DVDs with the Clerk of Court. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 3/15/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 03/15/2018)
03/15/2018 52 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 30 Motion to Intervene as Party Defendant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 3/15/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 03/15/2018)
03/16/2018 53 NOTICE by City of Tampa, Florida OF FILING DVDs (Gewirtz, Jerry) (Entered: 03/16/2018)
03/16/2018 54 APPENDIX re 53 Notice of Filing DVDs in accordance with the Court’s Order dated March 15, 2019 (51) by City of Tampa, Florida. Filed Separately. (One envelope). (DG) (Entered: 03/16/2018)
03/22/2018 55 NOTICE of hearing: Telephone Status Conference set for 4/2/2018 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 10 B before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone regarding motion for preliminary injunction and motion to dismiss. Parties are to call 888-808-6929 and enter the access code 2487394. Parties must use a land line telephone when calling in.(CDM) (Entered: 03/22/2018)
03/28/2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Christopher Stoll, appearing on behalf of Equality Florida Institute, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA49666.). (JNB) (Entered: 03/28/2018)
03/28/2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Shannon Minter, appearing on behalf of Equality Florida Institute, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA49666.). (JNB) (Entered: 03/28/2018)
03/29/2018 56 MOTION for Christopher Stoll to appear pro hac vice by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit)(Walbolt, Sylvia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 03/29/2018)
03/29/2018 57 ENDORSED ORDER granting 56 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Christopher Stoll may appear pro hac vice, subject to the requirement that counsel comply with the email registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(d), M.D. Fla., within fourteen days of the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 3/29/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 03/29/2018)
04/02/2018 58 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/2/2018. (digital) Court Reporter: Nikki L. Peters (CDM) (Entered: 04/02/2018)
04/02/2018 59 ORDER granting 33 Motion to Request Hearing on Motion to Dismiss; scheduling hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction and the defendant’s motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 4/2/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 04/02/2018)
04/04/2018 60 ORDER: (1) The Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge 52 is adopted, confirmed, and approved in all respects and is made a part of this Order for all purposes, including appellate review. (2) Equality Florida’s Motion to Intervene as Party Defendant 30 is DENIED. (3) Equality Florida is permitted to appear as amicus curiae. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 4/4/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 04/04/2018)
04/11/2018 61 ORDER: 1. The Joint Motion to Stay Discovery and Scheduling of Trial Deadlines Pending Final Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction 49 is DENIED. 2. Plaintiffs shall file a Case Management Report within SEVEN (7) DAYS from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 4/11/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 04/11/2018)
04/18/2018 62 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 04/18/2018)
05/09/2018 63 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 6/7/2019, Dispositive motions due by 7/5/2019, Pretrial statement due by 10/15/2019, All other motions due by 10/22/2019, Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/12/2019 at 3:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 13A before Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell, Bench Trial set for term commencing 12/2/2019 in Tampa Courtroom 13A before Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/14/2019. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 5/9/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 05/09/2018)
05/15/2018 64 NOTICE of Appearance of Counsel Appearance by Robert V. Williams on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 05/15/2018)
05/21/2018 65 MOTION for David C. Dinielli and J. Tyler Clemons to appear pro hac vice by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 05/21/2018)
05/22/2018 66 ENDORSED ORDER granting 65 motion to appear pro hac vice. Attorneys David C. Dinielli and J. Tyler Clemons may appear pro hac vice, subject to the requirement that counsel comply with the email registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(d) within fourteen days of the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 5/22/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 05/22/2018)
05/22/2018 67 NOTICE of supplemental authority In Support of Its Motion to Dismiss and In Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Williams, Robert) (Entered: 05/22/2018)
05/23/2018 68 MOTION for Shannon Minter to appear pro hac vice by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 05/23/2018)
05/23/2018 69 ENDORSED ORDER granting 68 motion to appear pro hac vice. Attorney Shannon Minter may appear pro hac vice, subject to the requirement that counsel complies with the email registration requirements of Local Rule 2.01(d) within fourteen days of the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 5/23/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
05/23/2018 70 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Dennis F. Alvarez as mediator by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo.(Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
05/25/2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid (Filing fee $150 receipt number tpa050874.) Related document: 65 MOTION for David C. Dinielli to appear pro hac vice. (ARC) Modified on 5/25/2018 (ARC). (Entered: 05/25/2018)
05/25/2018 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid (Filing fee $150 receipt number tpa050874.) Related document: 65 MOTION for J. Tyler Clemons to appear pro hac vice. (ARC) Modified on 5/25/2018 (ARC). (Entered: 05/25/2018)
05/25/2018 71 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 – Proposed First Amended Verified Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 2 – Redline Comparison Between Original Verified Complaint and Proposed First Amended Verified Complaint)(Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 05/25/2018)
05/31/2018 72 ORDER cancelling hearing scheduled for June 7, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 5/31/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 05/31/2018)
06/06/2018 73 TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference held on April 2, 2018 before Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. Court Reporter/Transcriber Nikki Peters,Telephone number 813-301-5448. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber 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 6/27/2018, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/9/2018, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/4/2018. (NLP) (Entered: 06/06/2018)
06/08/2018 74 RESPONSE in Opposition re 71 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint Defendant, City of Tampa’s Response and Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 06/08/2018)
06/11/2018 75 MOTION for leave to file Reply in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion to Amend Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 06/11/2018)
06/12/2018 76 ENDORSED ORDER granting 71 Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to Amend Verified Complaint with Incorporated Memorandum of Law in Support. As leave to amend should be freely given when justice so requires, Plaintiffs are granted leave to file an amended complaint on or before June 19, 2018. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/12/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 06/12/2018)
06/12/2018 77 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 75 Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File Reply In Support of their Motion to Amend Complaint. Leave to file an amended complaint has been granted. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/12/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 06/12/2018)
06/12/2018 78 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by All Plaintiffs.(Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 06/12/2018)
06/14/2018 79 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 22 Defendant, City of Tampa’s, Motion to Dismiss Complaint with Prejudice, and Memorandum of Law In Support Thereof. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on June 12, 2018 which supersedes the original complaint. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/14/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 06/14/2018)
06/18/2018 80 ENDORSED ORDER denying 3 Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law. The motion for preliminary injunction refers to the verified complaint, which is no longer the operative complaint. An amended verified complaint was filed on June 12, 2018. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/18/2018. (BGS) (Entered: 06/18/2018)
06/20/2018 81 NOTICE by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero Notice of Acceptance of Service on behalf of Sal Ruggiero (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
06/20/2018 82 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert V. Williams on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
06/20/2018 83 NOTICE of Amended and Corrected Notice of Appearance by Robert V. Williams on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
06/26/2018 84 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 06/26/2018)
06/26/2018 85 Second MOTION for preliminary injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 06/26/2018)
06/27/2018 86 ORDER Referring Motions for Report and Recommendation: 84 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by City of Tampa, Florida, 85 Second MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 6/27/2018. (BGS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 06/27/2018)
06/29/2018 87 Unopposed MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Adopt the Parties’ Agreed Briefing Schedule and Page Limits on Motions to Dismiss and Motion for Preliminary Injunction; AND Request for Hearing on Pending Motions; And Request for Expedited Consideration by All Plaintiffs. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 06/29/2018)
07/03/2018 88 ORDER granting 87 motion to adopt the parties’ briefing schedule and request for hearing on pending motions. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 7/3/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 07/03/2018)
07/10/2018 89 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. Related case(s): yes (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 07/10/2018)
07/10/2018 90 RESPONSE re 88 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Dated July 3, 2018 filed by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 07/10/2018)
07/10/2018 91 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Verified Complaint by Sal Ruggiero. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 07/10/2018)
07/10/2018 92 DEFENDANT’S BRIEF re 84 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint , 60 Order Adopting Report and Recommendations (Amicus Brief) filed by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 07/10/2018)
07/10/2018 93 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo Regarding Scheduling and Nature of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing(Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 07/10/2018)
07/11/2018 94 ORDER directing the parties to submit joint notices concerning the hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction and motions to dismiss. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 7/11/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
07/11/2018 95 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo Advising the Court that the Parties Have Reached Partial Agreement on the Scheduling of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Mihet, Horatio) Item terminated due to the filing of 96 . Modified on 7/12/2018 (DG). (Entered: 07/11/2018)
07/11/2018 96 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo of Withdrawal of their Second Notice Regarding Preliminary Injunction Hearing(Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
07/18/2018 97 NOTICE by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero re 94 Order pdf Joint Notice in Response to Court’s Order of 7-11-18 (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 07/18/2018)
07/24/2018 98 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Equality Florida Institute, Inc.. (Walbolt, Sylvia) Modified on 7/31/2018 (DG). (Entered: 07/24/2018)
07/24/2018 99 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 85 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 07/24/2018)
07/26/2018 100 NOTICE of hearing: Hearing on motion for preliminary injunction and motions to dismiss set for 10/10/2018 at 09:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 10B before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (DMP) (Entered: 07/26/2018)
07/26/2018 101 VACATED, PURSUANT TO ENDORSED ORDER 102 ENDORSED ORDER. By August 10, 2018, the parties must submit a joint notice advising the court whether the hearing on October 10, 2018, will be evidentiary or non-evidentiary. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 7/26/2018. (DMP) Modified on 7/27/2018 (DG). (Entered: 07/26/2018)
07/27/2018 102 ENDORSED ORDER vacating Dkt. 101. By August 24, 2018, the parties must submit a joint notice advising the court whether the hearing on October 10, 2018 will be evidentiary or non-evidentiary. This order is consistent with the deadline issued on July 11, 2018 – Dkt. 94. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 7/27/2018. (CDM) (Entered: 07/27/2018)
07/30/2018 103 ORDER referring motion for report and recommendation: 91 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Verified Complaint filed by Sal Ruggiero Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 7/30/2018. (BGS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 07/30/2018)
08/07/2018 104 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re Motions to Dismiss and Motion for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Mihet, Horatio) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 08/07/2018)
08/07/2018 105 ENDORSED ORDER granting 104 motion for extension of time. The plaintiffs must submit their consolidated response to the motions to dismiss by August 24, 2018. The plaintiffs must also submit their reply in support of the second motion for preliminary injunction by August 24, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 8/7/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 08/07/2018)
08/17/2018 106 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and Request for Expedited Consideration by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Williams, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 08/17/2018)
08/20/2018 107 ENDORSED ORDER expediting the plaintiffs’ response deadline to the defendants’ 106 motion for extension of time. The plaintiffs must respond by 12:00 p.m. on August 27, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 8/20/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 08/20/2018)
08/22/2018 108 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 99 Memorandum in opposition, 84 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint , 91 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Verified Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Gannam, Roger) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/23/2018 109 ENDORSED ORDER granting 108 motion for extension of time. The plaintiffs must submit their response and reply by August 28, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 8/23/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 08/23/2018)
08/24/2018 110 NOTICE by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero (Joint Notice Regarding Preliminary Injunction Hearing) (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2018)
08/27/2018 111 RESPONSE in Opposition re 106 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and Request for Expedited Consideration filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Requests to Boca Raton, # 2 Exhibit B – Requests to Palm Beach County, # 3 Exhibit C – Otto Discovery Order, # 4 Exhibit D – Discovery email communications)(Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 08/27/2018)
08/28/2018 112 MOTION for leave to file Reply in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery and Request for Expedited Consideration by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. (Williams, Robert) IMAGE REMOVED, PURSUANT TO CHAMBERS. SEE 113 . Modified on 8/29/2018 (DG). (Entered: 08/28/2018)
08/28/2018 113 MOTION for leave to file Reply in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery Requests and Request for Expedited Consideration by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 08/28/2018)
08/28/2018 114 RESPONSE in Opposition re 84 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint , 91 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Verified Complaint AND REPLY IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS’ RENEWED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 08/28/2018)
08/30/2018 115 RESPONSE in Opposition re 113 MOTION for leave to file Reply in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery Requests and Request for Expedited Consideration filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 08/30/2018)
08/31/2018 116 NOTICE of hearing: Hearing on the defendants’ 106 motion for extension of time set for 9/5/2018 at 3:00 p.m. in Tampa Courtroom 10B before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (DMP) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
08/31/2018 117 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 113 motion for leave to file reply. The defendants may present their arguments at the hearing scheduled for September 5th. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 8/31/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
09/05/2018 118 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: MOTION HEARING held on 9/5/2018 re 106 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and Request for Expedited Consideration filed by Sal Ruggiero, City of Tampa, Florida. (digital) (CDM) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/06/2018 119 ORDER taking under advisement 106 motion for extension of time. A telephonic hearing is set for September 13, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. To access the telephonic hearing, the parties must call 888-808-6929 and enter access code 2487394 when prompted. Attendees must access the telephonic hearing from a landline. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/6/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/13/2018 120 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 9/13/2018. (digital) (CDM) (Entered: 09/13/2018)
09/13/2018 121 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 106 motion for extension of time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 9/13/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 09/13/2018)
09/18/2018 122 Case Reassigned to Judge William F. Jung. New case number: 8:17-cv-2896-T-02AAS. Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell no longer assigned to the case. (KE) (Entered: 09/18/2018)
09/19/2018 123 TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing held on 9/17/2018 before Judge Sansone. Court Reporter Lynann Nicely,Telephone number (813) 301-5252. 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 10/10/2018, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/22/2018, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/18/2018. (LN) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
09/19/2018 124 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 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 electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk’s office public terminal. Court Reporter: Lynann Nicely. (LN) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
09/26/2018 125 MOTION for protective order Memorandum of Law and Request for Expedited Consideration by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Williams, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 09/26/2018)
10/02/2018 126 Unopposed MOTION for to withdraw as attorney by City of Tampa, Florida. (Gewirtz, Jerry) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 10/02/2018)
10/03/2018 127 ENDORSED ORDER granting 126 motion to withdraw counsel. Attorneys Jerry M. Gewirtz and Robin Horton-Silverman terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 10/3/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 10/03/2018)
10/11/2018 128 RESPONSE in Opposition re 125 MOTION for protective order Memorandum of Law and Request for Expedited Consideration AND REQUEST FOR HEARING filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
10/11/2018 129 NOTICE of unavailability of counsel by City of Tampa, Florida, Sal Ruggiero. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
10/25/2018 130 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 125 motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 10/25/2018. (DMP) (Entered: 10/25/2018)
11/02/2018 131 JOINT NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo (regarding Preliminary Injunction Hearing.) (Gannam, Roger) Modified text on 11/15/2018 (AG). (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/13/2018 132 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo of filing Discovery Responses in support of Motion For Preliminary Injunction.(Attachments: # 1 Defendant City of Tampa, Florida’s Discovery Responses)(Gannam, Roger) Modified text on 11/15/2018 (AG) (Entered: 11/13/2018)
11/13/2018 133 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo of filing Deposition Transcripts in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction.(Attachments: # 1 Deposition of Sal Ruggiero, # 2 Deposition of Guido Maniscalco, # 3 Deposition of Jerrod Simpson)(Gannam, Roger) Modified text on 11/15/2018 (AG). (Entered: 11/13/2018)
11/13/2018 134 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo of filing Deposition Exhibits in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27)(Gannam, Roger) Modified text on 11/15/2018 (AG). (Entered: 11/13/2018)
11/14/2018 135 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo of filing Journal Articles in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1APA TGNC Guidelines, # 2 Meyer-Bahlburg GID Article)(Gannam, Roger) Modified text on 11/15/2018 (AG). (Entered: 11/14/2018)
11/15/2018 136 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: MOTION HEARING held on 11/15/2018 re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by David H. Pickup, Robert L. Vazzo. (digital) Court Reporter: Lynann Nicely (CDM) (Entered: 11/15/2018)
11/20/2018 137 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 11/20/2018)
11/26/2018 138 TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 11/15/2018 before Judge Sansone. Court Reporter Lynann Nicely,Telephone number (813) 301-5252. 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 12/17/2018, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/27/2018, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/25/2019. (LN) (Entered: 11/26/2018)
11/26/2018 139 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 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 electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk’s office public terminal. Court Reporter: Lynann Nicely. (LN) (Entered: 11/26/2018)
11/26/2018 140 NOTICE of Filing Preliminary Injunction Hearing Presentation Slides by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo (Attachments: # 1 Presentation of Horatio G. Mihet, Esq., # 2 Presentation of Roger K. Gannam, Esq.)(Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 11/26/2018)
11/28/2018 141 ORDER: In light of 137 Plaintiffs’ Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, Without Prejudice, of All Claims Against Defendant Sal Ruggiero, the Clerk is directed to terminate Sal Ruggiero as a Defendant. The claims against Mr. Ruggiero are hereby dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk is further directed to terminate the 91 Motion to Dismiss First Amended Verified Complaint, as it is moot. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 11/28/2018. (SAO) (Entered: 11/28/2018)
12/03/2018 142 SUPPLEMENT Supplemental Amicus Brief by Equality Florida Institute, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NARTH Guidelines, # 2 Exhibit Behav. Health Workforce Research Center Report, # 3 Exhibit Journal of Homosexuality, # 4 Exhibit Substance Abuse & Mental Health Admin, # 5 Exhibit APA Report)(Walbolt, Sylvia) (Entered: 12/03/2018)
12/03/2018 143 MEMORANDUM in support re 99 Memorandum in opposition, 84 Motion to dismiss filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 12/03/2018)
12/03/2018 144 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages FOR POST-HEARING MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 12/03/2018)
12/03/2018 145 MEMORANDUM in support re 85 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 12/03/2018)
12/04/2018 146 ENDORSED ORDER granting 144 motion for leave to file excess pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 12/4/2018. (DMP)(Entered: 12/04/2018)
12/05/2018 147 OBJECTION re 142 Supplement . (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 12/05/2018)
01/30/2019 148 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION on 84 motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 1/30/2019. (DMP) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
01/30/2019 149 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION on 85 motion for preliminary injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 1/30/2019. (DMP)(Entered: 01/30/2019)
01/30/2019 150 NOTICE of Status Conference and oral argument on any unresolved matters set for 3/5/2019 at 09:00 AM for two (2) hours in Tampa Courtroom 15 B before Judge William F. Jung (CCB) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
01/31/2019 151 ENDORSED ORDER SETTING DEADLINES. Any objections to the Report and Recommendations at Dkt. 148 and Dkt. 149 must be filed no later than February 16, 2019. Any responses to those objections must be filed no later than March 3, 2019. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 1/31/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 01/31/2019)
02/14/2019 152 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to Reports and Recommendationsby City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
02/14/2019 153 RESPONSE in Opposition re 152 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to Reports and Recommendations filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
02/15/2019 154 ENDORSED ORDER denying 152 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 2/15/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 02/15/2019)
02/16/2019 155 OBJECTION re 148 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 84 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 02/16/2019)
02/16/2019 156 OBJECTION re 149 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 85 Second MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc, Robert L. Vazzo. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 02/16/2019)
02/26/2019 157 ENDORSED ORDER: notice to the parties. The Court will afford each of the two sides 60 minutes at the upcoming hearing/status conference. The parties should assume that the Court has read carefully the entire record and pertinent case law. The parties should first address the manner in which they suggest the case proceed forward, and then should address the pending objections. The defendant will proceed first as the objecting party. Amici may participate in the defendant time slot if they wish. The Court will not rule from the bench. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 2/26/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 02/26/2019)
03/01/2019 158 MOTION to stay discovery by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 03/01/2019)
03/01/2019 159 ENDORSED ORDER denying 158 Motion to stay discovery. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 3/1/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 03/01/2019)
03/04/2019 160 RESPONSE to objections to 148 , 149 Report and Recommendations filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 03/04/2019)
03/05/2019 161 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge William F. Jung: STATUS CONFERENCE and ORAL ARGUMENT re objections to 148 Report and Recommendation on 84 motion to dismiss and 149 Report and Recommendation on 85motion for preliminary injunction held on 3/5/2019. Court Reporter: Scott N. Gamertsfelder (SAO) (Entered: 03/05/2019)
03/05/2019 162 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 84 motion to dismiss; and adopting 148 Report and Recommendations. Defendant shall file its answer and defenses in accord with the attached order within fourteen (14) days. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 3/5/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 03/05/2019)
03/13/2019 163 TRANSCRIPT of MOTION HEARING held on March 5, 2019 before Judge William F. Jung. Court Reporter/Transcriber Scott N. Gamertsfelder,Telephone number 813.301.5898. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber 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 4/3/2019, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/15/2019, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/11/2019. (SNG) (Entered: 03/13/2019)
03/13/2019 164 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 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 electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk’s office public terminal. Court Reporter: Scott N. Gamertsfelder. scottgrmr@aol.com (SNG) (Entered: 03/13/2019)
03/19/2019 165 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to 78 Amended Complaint by City of Tampa, Florida.(Williams, Robert)(Entered: 03/19/2019)
03/25/2019 166 MOTION to modify Expert Disclosure Sequence and Schedule or to Extend Expert Report Deadlines (Partially Unopposed) and Request for Expedited Consideration by All Plaintiffs. (Mihet, Horatio) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
03/26/2019 167 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 166 Motion to Modify CMSO deadlines in accord with the attached order. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 3/26/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 03/26/2019)
04/16/2019 168 ENDORSED ORDER, notice to counsel. The Court shortens the response time on dispositive motions as follows: Any response is due in 21 days. Any reply is due 5 days after response. The Court will set a hearing on all dispositive motions for September 6, 2019. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 4/16/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 04/16/2019)
04/16/2019 169 NOTICE of hearing on all dispositive motions set for 9/06/2019 at 11:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung. (SAO) (Entered: 04/16/2019)
04/16/2019 170 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO TIME ONLY): The hearing on all dispositive motions previously scheduled for 9/06/2019 at 11:00 AM is rescheduled. New hearing time: 9/06/2019 at 02:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung. (SAO) (Entered: 04/16/2019)
04/17/2019 171 NOTICE of supplemental authority re 156 Objection to Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Williams, Robert) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
04/17/2019 172 NOTICE of Filing Exhibit B by City of Tampa, Florida re 171 Notice of filing supplemental authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B)(Williams, Robert) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
04/18/2019 173 MOTION for leave to file Supplement in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment and in Response to Court’s Questions at Hearing by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
04/18/2019 174 MOTION for leave to file Supplement in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction and in Response to Court’s Questions at Hearing (CORRECTED) by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
04/19/2019 175 RESPONSE re 172 Notice (Other), 171 Notice of filing supplemental authority filed by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 04/19/2019)
05/06/2019 176 Consent MOTION to extend time to COMPLETE MEDIATION by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 05/06/2019)
05/06/2019 177 ENDORSED ORDER granting 176 Motion to Continue mediation date. The date can be discussed at the next hearing. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 5/6/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 05/06/2019)
05/09/2019 178 ENDORSED ORDER granting 176 Motion to Continue mediation date. The date can be discussed at the next hearing. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 5/6/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 05/06/2019)
06/11/2019 179 NOTICE of Appearance by Dana Lee Robbins on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida (Robbins, Dana) (Entered: 06/11/2019)
06/11/2019 180 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 63 Case management and scheduling order, 167 Order on motion to modify and Request for Expedited Consideration, Joint MOTION to Continue Dispositive Motions Hearing and Trial by All Plaintiffs. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 06/11/2019)
06/14/2019 181 ENDORSED ORDER granting 180 motion to amend/correct; granting 180 Motion to Continue. The dates suggested in Dkt. 180 are accepted, including for trial. The hearing on dispositive motions is reset for 1 pm September 24, 2019. Four hours will be reserved for this hearing. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 6/14/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
06/17/2019 182 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The hearing on all dispositive motions previously scheduled for 9/6/2019 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: 9/24/2019 at 01:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung. (4 hours reserved.) (SAO) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/17/2019 183 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive motions due by 8/19/2019, Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/09/2020 at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung, Bench Trial set for the February 2020 trial term commencing 2/03/2020 at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15B before Judge William F. Jung. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 6/17/2019. (SAO) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
08/14/2019 184 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 183 Case management and scheduling order TO AMEND DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS BRIEFING DEADLINES, Unopposed MOTION to Expedite Consideration by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 08/14/2019)
08/15/2019 185 ENDORSED ORDER granting 184 motion to amend deadlines; denying as moot 184 Motion to Expedite. Dispositive motion filing deadline is 8/23/2019, and responses in opposition is 9/11/2019. The deadline for replies and the dispositive hearing date remain unchanged. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 8/15/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 08/15/2019)
08/23/2019 186 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 08/23/2019)
08/23/2019 187 ENDORSED ORDER granting 186 Motion for Extension of Time to File dispositive and Daubert motions on or before 8/26/2019. All other briefing deadlines and the hearing date remain the same. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 8/23/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 08/23/2019)
08/26/2019 188 CERTIFICATE of counsel re 183 Case management and scheduling order CERTIFYING CONFERENCE TO NARROW ISSUES FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENTby Roger K. Gannam on behalf of David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/26/2019 189 MOTION for summary judgment by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/26/2019 190 STATEMENT of undisputed facts re: 189 MOTION for summary judgment by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5)(Williams, Robert) Modified on 8/27/2019 (BES). (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/26/2019 191 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Rosik and Dr. Hudson by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1Appendix, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3-A, # 5 Exhibit 3-B, # 6 Exhibit 3-C, # 7 Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5)(Williams, Robert) Modified on 8/27/2019 (BES). (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/26/2019 192 NOTICE by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo (NOTICE OF FILING EXPERT DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS AND EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT)  (Attachments: # 1 Transcript of Deposition of Judith M. Glassgold, Psy.D, July 25, 2019, # 2 Transcript of Deposition of Norman Spack, M.D., August 1, 2019, # 3 Exhibit 28, # 4 Exhibit 29, # 5 Exhibit 30, # 6 Exhibit 31, # 7 Exhibit 32, # 8 Exhibit 33, # 9 Exhibit 34, # 10Exhibit 35, # 11 Exhibit 36, # 12 Exhibit 37, # 13 Exhibit 38, # 14 Exhibit 39, # 15Exhibit 40, # 16 Exhibit 41)(Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/26/2019 193 STATEMENT of undisputed facts IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/26/2019 194 MOTION for summary judgment , MOTION in limine by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
08/27/2019 195 NOTICE of HEARING (same date and time as notice found at docket 182) on 194 MOTION for summary judgment MOTION in limine , 191 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Rosik and Dr. Hudson , 189 MOTION for summary judgment set for 9/24/2019 at 1:00 PM in Tampa Courtroom 15 B before Judge William F. Jung. (4 hours reserved.)(CCB) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
09/09/2019 196 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 189 MOTION for summary judgment , 191 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Rosik and Dr. Hudson , 194 MOTION for summary judgment MOTION in limine and Request for Expedited Consideration by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 09/09/2019)
09/09/2019 197 ENDORSED ORDER granting 196 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses and Replies to 194 MOTION for summary judgment MOTION in limine , 191 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Rosik and Dr. Hudson , 189 MOTION for summary judgment . Responses due by 9/16/2019; Replies due by 12:00 p.m. noon 9/23/2019. The hearing remains on 9/24/2019. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 9/9/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 09/09/2019)
09/16/2019 198 RESPONSE in Opposition re 194 MOTION for summary judgment MOTION in limine filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Williams, Robert) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
09/16/2019 199 MOTION to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs’ Undisputed Facts by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 09/16/2019)
09/16/2019 200 STATEMENT of undisputed facts re: 193 Statement of undisputed facts Disputed Facts by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
09/16/2019 201 STATEMENT of undisputed facts re: 189 MOTION for summary judgment  (Plaintiffs’ Statement of Disputed and Undisputed Facts in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment) by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Rebuttal Declaration of Bernard O. Hudson MD)(Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
09/16/2019 202 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 189 Motion for summary judgment filed by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
09/17/2019 203 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 191 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 09/17/2019)
09/20/2019 204 ENDORSED ORDER: The Court might ask the attorneys at the hearing to comment on the attached hypothetical scenarios, for discussion purposes. Also, the Court asks counsel the following: Does the City of Tampa substantively regulate: massage therapy, pharmacy, acupuncture, piercings, tattoo services, optometry, hearing aids, funeral services, medlabs; or any medical, psychological, or counseling matters beyond the present Ordinance? If so, kindly cite to the regulation on this docket no later than 5 pm September 23, 2019. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 9/20/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 09/20/2019)
09/23/2019 205 REPLY to Response to Motion re 194 MOTION for summary judgment MOTION in limine filed by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Article)(Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
09/23/2019 206 REPLY in support to 189 Motion for summary judgment filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Williams, Robert) Modified on 9/23/2019 (BES). (Entered: 09/23/2019)
09/23/2019 207 REPLY to Response to Motion re 191 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Rosik and Dr. Hudson filed by City of Tampa, Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Williams, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
09/23/2019 208 NOTICE by City of Tampa, Florida Notice of Filing (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
09/24/2019 209 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 199 Motion to Strike filed by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 09/24/2019)
09/24/2019 210 STIPULATION of Dismissal OF CLAIMS BY PLAINTIFF DAVID H. PICKUP, LMFT by David H. Pickup, Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 09/24/2019)
09/24/2019 211 ENDORSED ORDER: Pursuant to the stipulation at Dkt. 210 Plaintiff Pickup’s claims are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 9/24/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 09/24/2019)
09/24/2019 212 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge William F. Jung: MOTION HEARING held on 9/24/2019 re 189 MOTION for summary judgment filed by City of Tampa, Florida, 191 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Daubert Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Dr. Rosik and Dr. Hudson filed by City of Tampa, Florida, and 194 MOTION for summary judgment MOTION in limine filed by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio (SAO) (Entered: 09/25/2019)
10/04/2019 213 ORDER granting 194 Motion for summary judgment as to Count VI. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment for Plaintiffs, terminate any pending motions/deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/4/2019. (JWW) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
10/04/2019 214 ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 85 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; denying as moot 149 Report and Recommendations; denying as moot 174 Motion for Leave to File; denying as moot 189 Motion for summary judgment; denying as moot 191 Motion; denying as moot 194 Motion in Limine; denying as moot 199 Motion to Strike. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/4/2019. (CCB) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
10/04/2019 215 JUDGMENT in favor of Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo ( Signed by Deputy Clerk) (BES) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
10/11/2019 216 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Bill of Costs and Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Nontaxable Expenses by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 10/11/2019)
10/12/2019 217 ENDORSED ORDER granting 216 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 10/12/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 10/12/2019)
10/29/2019 218 NOTICE of Post Judgment Appearance by David Harvey on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida (Harvey, David) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
10/31/2019 219 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 213 Order on motion for summary judgmentOrder on Motion in Limine, 215 Judgment by City of Tampa, Florida. Filing fee not paid. (Williams, Robert) (Entered: 10/31/2019)
11/01/2019 220 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re 219 Notice of appeal. Eleventh Circuit Transcript information form forwarded to pro se litigants and available to counsel at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under Forms and Publications/General. (BES) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/01/2019 USCA appeal fees received $ 505 receipt number TPA058757 re 219 Notice of appeal filed by City of Tampa, Florida (ARC) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/01/2019 221 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Nontaxable Expenses by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Gannam, Roger) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/01/2019 222 PROPOSED BILL OF COSTS by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Itemization of Taxable Costs, # 2 Backup for Taxable Costs)(Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/02/2019 223 NOTICE by Soli Deo Gloria International, Inc., Robert L. Vazzo re 221 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Nontaxable Expenses (Notice of Filing Declarations in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Nontaxable Expenses). (Attachments: # 1 Mihet Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A to Mihet Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Mihet Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Mihet Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D to Mihet Declaration, # 6 Woodring Declaration)(Gannam, Roger) (Entered: 11/02/2019)
11/03/2019 224 ENDORSED ORDER ruling deferred 221 Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs. The Court will take up the matter of fees and costs upon conclusion of the entire case (after appeals are completed). Defendants need not respond to the motion for fees and costs, and the matter may be revisited by both parties upon conclusion of all appellate matters. Until then the motions for same are held in abeyance. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 11/3/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 11/03/2019)
11/08/2019 225 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice 221 Motion for Attorney Fees. As noted at DKT 224, all parties may file any motions/pleadings relevant to fees and costs upon entire resolution after completion of the appellate process. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 11/8/2019. (Jung, William) (Entered: 11/08/2019)
11/13/2019 226 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 9/24/19 before Judge WILLIAM F. JUNG. Court Reporter/Transcriber TRACEY AURELIO,Telephone number 813-301-5448. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber 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 12/4/2019, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/16/2019, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/11/2020. (TVA) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
11/13/2019 227 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 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 electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk’s office public terminal. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio. (TVA) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
11/13/2019 228 TRANSCRIPT information form filed by City of Tampa, Florida before Judge William F. Jung re 219 Notice of appeal. USCA number: 19-14387. (Harvey, David) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
11/13/2019 229 COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Tracey Aurelio re 219 Notice of appeal ?? Estimated transcript filing date: 11/13/19. (TVA) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
11/13/2019 230 NOTIFICATION that transcript has been filed by Tracey Aurelio re: 219 Notice of appeal. (TVA) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
03/24/2020 231 Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Middle District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for the purposes of this appeal re: 219 Notice of appeal. The following documents will be forwarded in paper format. Volume of pleadings: 1 folder (DVD) USCA number: 19-14387-GG (BES) (Entered: 03/24/2020)
04/03/2020 ACKNOWLEDGMENT by USCA of receiving 1 volume of pleading (DE 54. DVD) on 03/26/20 re 219 Notice of appeal. USCA number: 19-14837-GG. (AG) (Entered: 04/03/2020)
12/08/2020 232 ORDER of USCA: On its own motion, this Court will HOLD THIS MATTER IN ABEYANCE pending the issuance of the mandate in Otto No. 19-10604 as to 219 Notice of Appeal filed by City of Tampa, Florida. EOD: 12/8/20; USCA number: 19-14387-V. (JNB) (Entered: 12/08/2020)
12/10/2020 233 NOTICE of Appearance by Ursula Danese Richardson on behalf of City of Tampa, Florida (Richardson, Ursula) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

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