Updated: 10/10/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Joseph v. Department of Health-BrowardAssigned To: Judge Melissa DamianFiled: 12/18/24Terminated: 05/22/26Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: JobsCause: 42:2003 Job Discrimination
| Plaintiff: Marie Roselande Joseph | represented by | Marie Roselande Joseph 2051 NE 1st Terrace Pompano Beach, FL 33060 561-358-4528 maroseds076@yahoo.com PRO SE |
| Defendant: Florida Department of Health-Broward | represented by | Stephanie Pidermann Lydecker Diaz 1221 Brickell Ave., 19th Floor Miami, FL 33131 3054163180 sp@lydeckerdiaz.com |
| Yina Cabrera Lydecker LLP 1941 NE 185th terrace North Miami Beach, FL 33179 7542448070 yc@lydecker.com |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/18/24 | 12/18/24 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Department of Health-Broward. Filing fees $ 405.00, filed by Marie Roselande Joseph. (Attachments: # (1) Attachments, # (2) Civil Cover Sheet)(ebz) (Entered: 12/18/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/18/24 | 12/18/24 | 2 | Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Melissa Damian. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consentby Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (ebz) (Entered: 12/18/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/18/24 | 12/18/24 | 3 | Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Marie Roselande Joseph to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: maroseds076@yahoo.com (ebz) (Entered: 12/18/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/18/24 | 12/18/24 | 4 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Marie Roselande Joseph. (ebz) (Entered: 12/18/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/18/24 | 12/18/24 | 5 | Summons Issued as to Department of Health-Broward. (ebz) (Entered: 12/18/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/18/24 | 12/18/24 | 6 | Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 12/18/2024 in the amount of $ 405.00, receipt number 19470. (ebz) (Entered: 12/18/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/20/24 | 12/20/24 | 7 | ORDER PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 12/20/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 12/20/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/27/24 | 12/30/24 | 8 | ORDER REFERRING CASE TO VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM. ORDER granting [4] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 12/27/2024. See attached document for full details. (nan) (Entered: 12/30/24) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/21/25 | 01/21/25 | 9 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Marie Roselande Joseph. Department of Health-Broward served on 1/6/2025, response/answer due 1/27/2025. (pc) (Entered: 01/21/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/28/25 | 01/28/25 | 10 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stephanie Pidermann on behalf of Department of Health-Broward. Attorney Stephanie Pidermann added to party Department of Health-Broward(pty:dft). (Pidermann, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/28/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/29/25 | 01/29/25 | 11 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Yina Cabrera on behalf of Department of Health-Broward. Attorney Yina Cabrera added to party Department of Health-Broward(pty:dft). (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 01/29/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/29/25 | 01/29/25 | 12 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [1] Complaint by Department of Health-Broward. (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 01/29/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/30/25 | 01/30/25 | 13 | Plaintiff Denied Motion for Enlargement of Time Request by Defendant re [12] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [1] Complaint filed by Marie Roselande Joseph. Replies due by 2/6/2025. (pc) (Entered: 01/30/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/30/25 | 01/31/25 | 14 | ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO FILE RESPONSE TO MOTION (Responses due by 2/5/2025.) Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 1/30/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 01/31/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/31/25 | 01/31/25 | 15 | Supplemental MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [12] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [1] Complaint , [1] Complaint by Department of Health-Broward. (Cabrera,Yina) (Entered: 01/31/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/03/25 | 02/03/25 | 16 | ORDER denying as moot [12] Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint or Other Case Initiating Document Department of Health-Broward. granting in part [15] Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint or Other Case Initiating Document Department of Health-Broward. Answer due 2/12/2025. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 2/3/2025. See attached document for full details. (cqs) (Entered: 02/03/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/12/25 | 02/12/25 | 17 | MOTION TO DISMISS [1] Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Department of Health-Broward. Responses due by 2/26/2025. (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 02/12/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/24/25 | 02/25/25 | 18 | Plaintiff's Motion to Deny Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion for a More Definite Statement re [17] MOTION TO DISMISS [1] Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Marie Roselande Joseph. Replies due by 3/3/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4)(pc) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/25/2025) (pc). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/25/2025) (pc). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/25/2025) (pc). (Entered: 02/25/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 05/19/25 | 05/20/25 | 19 | MOTION for Default Judgment by Marie Roselande Joseph. (pc) (Entered: 05/20/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 05/23/25 | 05/27/25 | 20 | ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS ECF NO. [17] Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. It is further ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff may file an Amended Complaint that corrects the deficiencies cited herein. In the event Plaintiff intends to file an Amended Complaint to conform to this Order, Plaintiff shall do so within twenty (20) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 5/23/2025.See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 05/27/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 06/11/25 | 06/11/25 | 21 | Plaintiff's Response to Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Notice of Intent to File Amended Complaint re [20] Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, by Marie Roselande Joseph. (pc) (Entered: 06/11/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 06/12/25 | 06/12/25 | 22 | ORDER denying [19] Motion for Default Judgment. Amended Complaint due by 7/1/2025. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 6/12/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 06/12/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 06/24/25 | 06/25/25 | 23 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against Department of Health-Broward filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Marie Roselande Joseph.(wce) (Entered: 06/25/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 07/09/25 | 07/09/25 | 24 | MOTION TO DISMISS [23] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Department of Health-Broward. Responses due by 7/23/2025. (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 07/09/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 07/15/25 | 07/15/25 | 25 | Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint re [24] MOTION TO DISMISS [23] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Marie Roselande Joseph. Replies due by 7/22/2025. (pc) (Entered: 07/15/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 10/15/25 | 10/15/25 | 26 | Order Requiring Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties. Joint Scheduling Report due by 10/28/2025 Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 10/14/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 10/15/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 10/16/25 | 10/16/25 | 27 | Certificate of Interested Parties by Marie Roselande Joseph re [26] Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report (pc) (Entered: 10/16/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 10/27/25 | 10/27/25 | 28 | Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Department of Health-Broward (Pidermann, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/27/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 10/28/25 | 10/28/25 | 29 | Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Department of Health-Broward (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 10/28/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 10/30/25 | 10/30/25 | 30 | ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 7/27/2026 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Melissa Damian., Calendar Call set for 7/21/2026 01:30 PM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Melissa Damian., Mediation Deadline 1/29/2026., Amended Pleadings due by 11/19/2025., Discovery due by 3/6/2026., Expert Discovery due by 3/6/2026., Joinder of Parties due by 11/19/2025., In Limine Motions due by 5/27/2026., Motions due by 3/18/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 7/6/2026.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. ( Mediation Deadline 1/29/2026.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle for appropriate disposition of all pretrial discovery motions and all motions that relate directly to these motions, such as motions for extension of time, motions for reconsideration, motions for sanctions, and motions for mental or physical examinations.. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 10/29/2025. See attached document for full details. (mee) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 10/30/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 11/12/25 | 11/13/25 | 31 | STRICKEN Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures by Marie Roselande Joseph (kpe) Modified per DE# [320 on 11/17/2025 (jas). (Entered: 11/13/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 11/17/25 | 11/17/25 | 32 | ORDER STRIKING [31] Plaintiff's Initial Disclosure(s). Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 11/17/2025. See attached document for full details. (jas) (Entered: 11/17/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 11/25/25 | 11/25/25 | 33 | NOTICE of Mediation by Department of Health-Broward (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 11/25/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 11/25/25 | 11/26/25 | 34 | Clerk's Notice to Filer re [33] Notice (Other). Parties/Mediator Not Added; ERROR - The Filer failed to add all parties from the complaint/petition/removal, etc. or the mediator. Filer is instructed to file a Notice of Entry of Parties Listed into CM/ECF and add the additional parties/mediator. (pc) (Entered: 11/26/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/01/25 | 12/01/25 | 35 | NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added Steven A. Mayans as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 1/29/2026 at 10:00 a.m.. (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 12/01/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 12/01/25 | 12/02/25 | 36 | ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion [24] MOTION TO DISMISS [23] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : Motion Hearing set for 2/4/2026 03:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Melissa Damian. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 12/1/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 12/02/25) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/14/26 | 01/14/26 | 37 | MOTION for Extension of Time to Mediate and to Extend Pre-Trial Deadlines by Department of Health-Broward. (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 01/14/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/28/26 | 01/28/26 | 38 | Plaintiff's Motion to reschedule mediation and for reasonable accommodation re [30] Scheduling Order, Order Referring Case to Mediation, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, by Marie Roselande Joseph. Responses due by 2/11/2026. (pc) (Entered: 01/28/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 01/29/26 | 01/29/26 | 39 | MEDIATION REPORT held before Mediator Steven Mayans. Prepared by: Steven Mayans. Filed by Steven A. Mayans. Disposition: Adjourned. Mediation held/partially held via video-conference. (Mayans, Steven) (Entered: 01/29/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/02/26 | 02/02/26 | 40 | OMNIBUS ORDER granting [37] Motion for Extension of Time to Mediate ; denying [38] Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 2/1/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 02/02/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/04/26 | 02/04/26 | 41 | PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Melissa Damian: Motion Hearing held on 2/4/2026 re [24] MOTION TO DISMISS [23] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Department ofHealth-Broward. Total time in court: 40 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Yina Cabrera, Other appearances: pro se Plaintiff, MARIE ROSELANDE JOSEPH. Court Reporter: Shamelle (Shelly) Kelley, 305-523-5637 / Shamelle_Kelley@flsd.uscourts.gov. (mul) (Entered: 02/04/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/05/26 | 02/05/26 | 42 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle no longer assigned to case. (yar) (Entered: 02/05/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/06/26 | 02/06/26 | 43 | ORDER FOLLOWING MOTION HEARING AS TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS ECF NO. [24]. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 2/5/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 02/06/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/06/26 | 02/06/26 | 44 | DISCOVERY PROCEDURES ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 2/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (emd) (Entered: 02/06/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/26/26 | 02/26/26 | 45 | RESPONSE to [43] Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Marie Roselande Joseph. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(ls) (Entered: 02/26/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/26/26 | 02/26/26 | 46 | MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Marie Roselande Joseph. Responses due by 3/12/2026. (ls) (Entered: 02/26/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 02/27/26 | 02/27/26 | 47 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [46] Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. It was unnecessary for Plaintiff to file the motion given that the Court already permitted Plaintiff to file a Second Amended Complaint. See DE [43]. Although Plaintiff filed the motion instead of filing a Second Amended Complaint by the deadline set forth in DE [43], the Court will give Plaintiff one more chance to file a Second Amended Complaint. If Plaintiff wishes to file a Second Amended Complaint, sheshall do so no later than March 13, 2026. Any Second Amended Complaint must comply with the instructions in DE [43]. And it is not sufficient for Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint to merely provide "additional" factual allegations and to expect the Court to consider those allegations in conjunction with Plaintiff's prior complaint. Rather, the Second Amended Complaint will take the place of Plaintiff's prior complaint, so Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint must include both Plaintiff's additional allegations and any relevant allegations from Plaintiff's prior complaint. Once Plaintiff files her Second Amended Complaint, Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint will become the sole operative complaint in this case. Lastly, Plaintiff is reminded that she must confer with opposing counsel prior to filing most motions and that she must include a certificate of conferral in her motion in accordance with Local Rule 7.1(a)(3). Signed byMagistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 2/27/2026. (emd) (Entered: 02/27/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 03/13/26 | 03/13/26 | 48 | PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Florida Department of Health- Broward filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Marie Roselande Joseph.(pc) (Main Document 48 replaced on 3/13/2026) (pc). (Entered: 03/13/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 03/27/26 | 03/27/26 | 49 | (STRICKEN) Motion to Dismiss ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Florida Department of Health-Broward. (Cabrera, Yina) Modified per DE [50] on 3/30/2026 (pc). (Entered: 03/27/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 03/27/26 | 03/27/26 | 50 | NOTICE of Striking [49] Answer to Amended Complaint filed by Florida Department of Health-Broward by Florida Department of Health-Broward (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 03/27/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 03/27/26 | 03/27/26 | 51 | Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [48] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Florida Department of Health-Broward. Responses due by 4/10/2026. (Cabrera, Yina) (Entered: 03/27/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 05/22/26 | 05/22/26 | 52 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. No later than June 1, 2026, Plaintiff SHALL file a Response to the Motion to Dismiss DE [51] or SHOW CAUSE ( Show Cause Response due by 6/1/2026.) ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that because this case is not yet at issue, the current trial setting and all pretrial deadlines are ABATED. The Court will reset the deadlines if and when the case is at issue. The Clerk shall CLOSE this case for ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATISTICAL purposes only pending further Order of this Court. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 5/22/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 05/22/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 06/01/26 | 06/01/26 | 53 | RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re [52] ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Marie Roselande Joseph. (jas) (Entered: 06/01/26) |
| 0:24-cv-62380-MD | 08/10/26 | 08/10/26 | 54 | ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS ECF NO. [51]. It is further ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The case shall remain CLOSED. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 8/10/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 08/10/26) |