Vodi v. University of Maryland - Department of Transportation Services et al
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| Judge: | Charles D Austin |
| Case #: | 8:24-cv-02879 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:1983ed Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination) |
| Case Filed: | Oct 03, 2024 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 4:28 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Brandon Christopher Harrison-Difranco
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Defendant
Frank Richard Taitano
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Defendant
University of Maryland - Department of Transportation Services
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Defendant
Attorney at Law Jay Rossello
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Plaintiff
Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi
1810 Metzerott Road
Adelphi, MD 20783 |
| Docket last updated: 05/08/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Friday, May 02, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 05/02 1:26 PM
Summons Issued 21 days as to Jay Rossello.(c/em 5/2/2025 ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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Att: 1
USM-285
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Fri 05/02 1:24 PM
ORDER directing the Clerk to ISSUE summons and forward same togetherwith the Complaint, the U.S. Marshal form, and order to the U.S. Marshal; DIRECTING the U.S. Marshal to effectuate service of process on Defendant; directing Plaintiff to SERVE Defendant University of Maryland Department ofTransportation Services within 14 days; granting20 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 5/2/2025. (c/m & e/m as directed 5/2/2025 ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | ||
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respm
Response in Opposition to Motion
Wed 04/30 12:52 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re20 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint filed by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi.(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Monday, April 28, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 04/28 2:51 PM
Proposed Summons by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi re16 Supplement (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Thu 04/24 12:08 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint by Brandon Christopher Harrison-Difranco, Frank Richard Taitano(Rowan, Michael) |
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Exhibit A,
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Text of Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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corresp
Miscellaneous
Wed 04/16 10:49 AM
Correspondence re: Cover Letter With Exhibits filed by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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Exhibit 1,
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Exhibit 2,
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Exhibit 3,
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Exhibit 4,
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Exhibit 5,
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Exhibit 6,
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Exhibit 7,
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Exhibit 8,
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Exhibit 9,
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Exhibit 10,
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Exhibit 11,
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Exhibit 12,
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Exhibit 13,
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Exhibit 14,
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Exhibit 15,
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Exhibit 16,
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Exhibit 17,
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Exhibit 18,
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Exhibit 19,
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Exhibit 20,
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Exhibit 21,
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Exhibit 22,
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Exhibit 23,
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Exhibit 24,
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Exhibit 25,
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Exhibit 26,
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Envelope
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| Thursday, April 10, 2025 | ||
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corresp
Miscellaneous
Thu 04/10 3:02 PM
Correspondence re: Inquiry regarding email filed by Smith Vodi (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Wednesday, April 09, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 04/09 3:27 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed Frank Richard Taitano served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025.(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
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misc
Supplement
Mon 03/24 10:39 AM
Supplement to1 Complaint, filed by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 03/21 2:49 PM
Summons Issued 21 days as to Brandon Christopher Harrison-Difranco, Frank Richard Taitano, University of Maryland - Department of Transportation Services.(c/em USMS 3/21/2025 ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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notice
Notice (Other)
Fri 03/21 2:46 PM
Proposed USM-285 forms by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Friday, March 14, 2025 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 03/17 8:42 AM
ORDER granting Plaintiff 14 days to SHOW CAUSE why the Complaint should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 3/14/2025. (c/m 3/17/2025 ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Monday, December 23, 2024 | ||
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order
25 Pct Mag - Order Cancelling Show Cause Hearing
Mon 12/23 3:13 PM
PAPERLESS ORDER CANCELLING Show Cause Hearing re:10 Order to Show Cause. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 12/23/2024. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | ||
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25 Pct Mag - Order to Show Cause
Wed 11/13 8:07 AM
ORDER directing Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi to show cause for failure to comply with[LINK:Standing Order 2019-07] . Show Cause Hearing set for 12/27/2024 02:00 PM in (proceed to the Clerk's Office to determine the location of the hearing) before the Chambers Judge. This Order shall be vacated if Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi files a consent or declination prior to the show cause hearing date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 11/13/2024. (ols, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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order
25 Pct Mag - Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order
Tue 10/29 2:06 PM
Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 10/29/2024. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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corresp
Miscellaneous
Tue 10/29 2:04 PM
Response to Order filed by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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Att: 1
USM-285
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notice
25 Pct Mag - Notice of Case Assignment to a Magistrate Judge
Tue 10/29 2:05 PM
NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin. Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi or counsel for Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Procedures which can be downloaded[LINK:here] . Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded[LINK:here] , counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded[LINK:here] . To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 11/12/2024. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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QC Notice - Miscellaneous
Tue 10/29 2:44 PM
QC NOTICE:6 Miscellaneous Correspondence was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - USM-285 form for each defendant. There must be a USM-285 form for each defendant. To correct this problem, file USM-285 form for each defendant using the event Notice (Other) and link USM-285 form for each defendant to 6 . (ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Monday, October 21, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Tue 10/22 9:02 AM
ORDER granting2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; directing the Clerk to mail U.S. Marshal form to Plaintiff; granting Plaintiff 21 days to complete and return U.S. Marshal forms and return them to the Clerk; directing the Clerk to issue Summons upon receipt. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 10/21/2024. (c/m w forms 10/22/2024 ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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| Wednesday, October 09, 2024 | ||
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misc
Supplement
Thu 10/10 7:45 AM
Supplement to1 Complaint, filed by Smith Kwame Oliver Vodi(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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Att: 1
Determination and Notice of Rights
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| Thursday, October 03, 2024 | ||
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misc
Consent to Receive Electronic Notice
Fri 10/04 10:08 AM
Consent to receive notice and service electronically by Kwame Oliver Smith Vodi. The Court recommends that all documents received electronically be printed or saved for future reference.(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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motion
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Fri 10/04 10:06 AM
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Kwame Oliver Smith Vodi(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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cmp
Complaint
Fri 10/04 9:57 AM
COMPLAINT against Brandon Christopher Harrison-Difranco, Frank Richard Taitano, University of Maryland - Department of Transportation Services, filed by Kwame Oliver Smith Vodi.(ybs, Deputy Clerk) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Summons
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