Updated: 10/09/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Williams v. Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust et alAssigned To: District Judge Jeffrey T. KuntzFiled: 04/20/26Terminated:Nature of Suit: 442 Civil Rights: JobsCause: 42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
| Plaintiff: Quantell W. Williams | represented by | Quantell W. Williams P.O. Box 924516 Homestead, Fl 33092 Qwilliamsuspro@gmail.com PRO SE |
| Defendant: Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust | represented by | Rochelle Antoinette Hall Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office 111 NW 1st Street Ste 2810 Miami, FL 33128 305-375-2209 rochelle.hall@miamidade.gov |
| Defendant: Hector Llevat in his individual capacity | represented by | Rochelle Antoinette Hall Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office 111 NW 1st Street Ste 2810 Miami, FL 33128 305-375-2209 rochelle.hall@miamidade.gov |
| Defendant: Does 1-10 | ||
| Defendant: Bryan Buritica in his individual capacity | represented by | Rochelle Antoinette Hall Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office 111 NW 1st Street Ste 2810 Miami, FL 33128 305-375-2209 rochelle.hall@miamidade.gov |
| Defendant: Brittney Phillips in her individual capacity | represented by | Rochelle Antoinette Hall Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office 111 NW 1st Street Ste 2810 Miami, FL 33128 305-375-2209 rochelle.hall@miamidade.gov |
| Defendant: Arleshia Stewart in her individual capacity | represented by | Rochelle Antoinette Hall Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office 111 NW 1st Street Ste 2810 Miami, FL 33128 305-375-2209 rochelle.hall@miamidade.gov |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Bryan Buritica, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, Arleshia Stewart. Filing fees $ 405.00, filed by Quantell W. Williams. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(ksr) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 2 | Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (ksr) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 3 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 5/4/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 4 | Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Quantell W. Williams to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: Qwilliamsproselaw@gmail.com (ksr) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 5 | Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 4/20/2026 in the amount of $ 405.00, receipt number FLS316606. (vt) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 6 | (QUASHED) Summons Issued as to Bryan Buritica, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, Arleshia Stewart. (ksr) Modified Per De#[21] on 6/2/2026 (cds). (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 7 | MOTION to Proceed before a District Judge by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 5/4/2026. (wce) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/20/26 | 8 | ORDER Directing Clerk to Reassign Case to District Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez on 4/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (jvs) (Entered: 04/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 04/20/26 | 04/21/26 | 9 | Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II and Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez Per DE[8]. (cqs) (Entered: 04/21/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/05/26 | 05/05/26 | 10 | ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR REFERRAL TO VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/5/2026. See attached document for full details. (mb03) (Entered: 05/05/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 11 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Hector Llevat served on 5/1/2026, response/answer due 5/22/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 12 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Bryan Buritica served on 5/1/2026, response/answer due 5/22/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 13 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Brittney Phillips served on 5/1/2026, response/answer due 5/22/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 14 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust served on 5/1/2026, response/answer due 5/22/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 15 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Arleshia Stewart served on 5/1/2026, response/answer due 5/22/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/07/26 | 16 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Miami Dade County Health Trust served on 5/1/2026, Answer Due 5/22/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/07/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/07/26 | 05/08/26 | 17 | ORDER REQUIRING COMBINED RESPONSES: It is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that all Defendants shall submit a single combined response or separate answers on or before May 22, 2026. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 05/08/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/22/26 | 05/22/26 | 18 | Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS [1] Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust. Attorney Rochelle Antoinette Hall added to party Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust(pty:dft). Responses due by 6/5/2026. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 05/22/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 19 | Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Perfect Service Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 6/11/2026. (wce) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 20 | Plaintiff's Opposition to [18] Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Quantell W. Williams. Replies due by 6/4/2026. (wce) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 06/01/26 | 06/01/26 | 21 | ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME, QUASHING SERVICE, AND REDIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO SERVE DEFENDANTS. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 5/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (mb03) (Entered: 06/01/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 06/03/26 | 06/03/26 | 22 | FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Bryan Buritica, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, Arleshia Stewart, and Does 1-10, filed by Quantell W. Williams.(wce) (Entered: 06/03/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 06/03/26 | 06/03/26 | 23 | Summons Issued as to Bryan Buritica, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, and Arleshia Stewart. (wce) (Entered: 06/03/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 06/22/26 | 06/22/26 | 24 | Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [22] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Bryan Buritica, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, Arleshia Stewart. Attorney Rochelle Antoinette Hall added to party Bryan Buritica(pty:dft), Attorney Rochelle Antoinette Hall added to party Hector Llevat(pty:dft), Attorney Rochelle Antoinette Hall added to party Brittney Phillips(pty:dft), Attorney Rochelle Antoinette Hall added to party Arleshia Stewart(pty:dft). Responses due by 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 06/22/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 06/23/26 | 06/23/26 | 25 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [24] Defendants' Motion for Enlargement of Time to Respond to the First Amended Complaint ("Motion"). Defendants inform the Court that on June 12, 2025, Defendant Llevat was served with process but "[a]sof the filing of this Motion, the remainder of the Defendants have not been served." Mot. at 2. Accordingly, to better manage the orderly progress of this case, Defendant Llevat shall not file a response until the other Defendants have beenserved with process. After all Defendants have been served, Defendants shall submit a single combined response or separate answers within the time allowed for the last-served Defendant to respond. Further, the Court notes that Plaintiff has not filed proof of service for Defendant Llevat. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall promptly file proof of service on the docket for Defendant Llevat, as well as file proofs of service upon serving the remaining Defendants. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/23/2026. (mb03) (Entered: 06/23/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 06/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 26 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [22] Amended Complaint with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Quantell W. Williams. Bryan Buritica served on 6/23/2026, response/answer due 7/14/2026; Hector Llevat served on 6/12/2026, response/answer due 7/6/2026; Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust served on 6/23/2026, response/answer due 7/14/2026; Brittney Phillips served on 6/24/2026, response/answer due 7/15/2026. (wce) (Entered: 06/30/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 07/09/26 | 07/09/26 | 27 | Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Perfect Service Upon Defendant Arleshia Joy Stewart Pursuant to Federal Rule of civil Procedure 4(m) by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 7/23/2026. (wce) (Entered: 07/09/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 07/09/26 | 07/09/26 | 28 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [27] Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Perfect Service Upon Defendant Arleshia Joy Stewart Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m). Defendant shall perfect service upon Defendant Arleshia Joy Stewart on or before September 2, 2026. Further, pursuant to this Court's Paperless Order, [ECF No. 25], Defendants shall submit a single combined response or separate answers within the time allowed for the last-served Defendant to respond. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/9/2026. (mb03) (Entered: 07/09/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 07/29/26 | 07/29/26 | 29 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [22] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Quantell W. Williams. Arleshia Stewart served on 7/28/2026, response/answer due 8/18/2026. (wce) (Entered: 07/29/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/17/26 | 08/17/26 | 30 | ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT to Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz for all further proceedings. Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (vjk) (Entered: 08/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/17/26 | 08/17/26 | 31 | Plaintiff's Opposed Motion for Recusal Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455(a). Responses due by 8/31/2026. (wce) (Entered: 08/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 32 | Defendant Miami-Dade Public Health Trust's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 33 | Defendant Arleshia Stewart's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Arleshia Stewart. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 34 | Defendant Hector Llevat's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Hector Llevat. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 35 | Defendant' Brittney Phillips's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Brittney Phillips. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 36 | Defendant Bryan Buritica's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Bryan Buritica. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/19/26 | 08/19/26 | 37 | ORDER DENYING [31] MOTION FOR RECUSAL. Signed by District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz on 8/19/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 08/19/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/20/26 | 08/20/26 | 38 | Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Individual Defendants' Sixth Affirmative Defense of Collateral Estoppel Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P12(f) by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 9/3/2026. (wce) (Entered: 08/20/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/21/26 | 08/21/26 | 39 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 9/4/2026. (wce) (Entered: 08/21/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/21/26 | 08/21/26 | 40 | Clerk's Notice of Filing Deficiency Re: [39] MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program filed by Quantell W. Williams. Document(s) missing required signature(s) (Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(a)). (wce) (Entered: 08/21/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/24/26 | 08/25/26 | 41 | Plaintiff's Motion for Referral to the Court's Volunteer Attorney Program by Quantell W. Williams (with signature). Responses due by 9/8/2026. (wce) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/25/2026: # (1) Exhibit) (wce). (Entered: 08/25/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 08/28/26 | 08/28/26 | 42 | Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Temporary Extension of Upcoming Litigation Deadlines through October 1, 2026 by Quantell W. Williams. Responses due by 9/11/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(wce) (Entered: 08/28/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 09/02/26 | 09/02/26 | 43 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [38] MOTION to Strike [36] Answer to Amended Complaint, [34] Answer to Amended Complaint, [33] Answer to Amended Complaint, [35] Answer to Amended Complaint filed by Bryan Buritica, Does 1-10, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, Arleshia Stewart. Replies due by 9/9/2026. (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 09/02/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 09/02/26 | 09/02/26 | 44 | Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Bryan Buritica, Does 1-10, Hector Llevat, Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust, Brittney Phillips, Arleshia Stewart (Hall, Rochelle) (Entered: 09/02/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 09/09/26 | 09/09/26 | 45 | REPLY in Support of Motion re [38] Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Individual Defendants' Sixth Affirmative Defense of Collateral Estoppel Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P12(f), filed by Quantell W. Williams. (jas) (Entered: 09/09/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 09/11/26 | 09/11/26 | 46 | ORDER granting [41] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz on 9/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (jas) (Entered: 09/11/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 09/17/26 | 09/17/26 | 47 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting Plaintiff's [42] Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's upcoming deadlines are extended through October 1, 2026. Signed by District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz on 9/17/2026. (mtr) (Entered: 09/17/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 10/04/26 | 10/04/26 | 48 | PAPERLESS ORDER Denying as moot [39] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. The relief requested in this motion was granted by the Court in [46] ORDER granting [41] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz (JTK) (Entered: 10/04/26) |
| 1:26-cv-22706-JTK | 10/08/26 | 10/08/26 | 49 | ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING DISCOVERY TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Jury Trial set for 7/26/2027 in Fort Lauderdale Division before District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz. Calendar Call set for 7/22/2027 09:30 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz. Amended Pleadings due by 10/21/2026. Discovery due by 3/31/2027. Expert Discovery due by 3/31/2027. Fact Discovery due by 3/31/2027. Joinder of Parties due by 10/21/2026. Mediation Deadline 4/7/2027. Mediation Notice due by 11/12/2026. In Limine Motions due by 5/6/2027. Dispositive Motions due by 4/15/2027. Motions due by 4/15/2027. Pretrial Stipulation due by 5/13/2027. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Yeney Hernandez for Pretrial Non-Dispositive Matters. Signed by District Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz on 10/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) PatternJury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 10/08/26) |