Vincenti v. USA Fencing Association
- Court
- W.D. Mo.
- Docket number
- 4:25-cv-00850
- Filed
- Terminated
- Last filing
- Assigned judge
- Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.
- Nature of suit
- 440 Civil Rights: Other
- Cause
- 28:1331 Fed. Question
- Jurisdiction
- Diversity
- Jury demand
- Plaintiff
The 22 court documents filed in this docket, as listed for its case.
Docket entries
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| No. | Date | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Karin Sweigart on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number BMOWDC-9800079. Service due by 1/27/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 2 | NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to outside neutral category I. (Attachments: # (1) MAP General Order)(GDW) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 3 | Motion to allow Charles Xiaolin Wang to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number BMOWDC-9809306) filed by Karin Sweigart on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Sweigart, Karin) (Main Document 3 replaced on 11/7/2025) (MSW). | Open(opens another site) | |
| 4 | This document has been deleted as it was entered in error. NEF regenerated. (MSW). | Open(opens another site) | |
| 5 | ORDER granting [3] motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Charles Xiaolin Wang for Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, and Margherita Guzzi Vincenti allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (MSW) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 6 | NOTICE of appearance by Vincent Edward Gunter on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Donald Alperstein(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Phil Andrews(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Lauryn Deluca(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Jackie Dubrovich(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Molly Hill(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Kat Holmes(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Damien Lehfeldt(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Andrea Pagnanelli(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party Scott Rodgers(pty:dft), Attorney Vincent Edward Gunter added to party USA Fencing Association(pty:dft))(Gunter, Vincent) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 7 | NOTICE of appearance by Toni Alyson Martin on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Donald Alperstein(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Phil Andrews(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Lauryn Deluca(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Jackie Dubrovich(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Molly Hill(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Kat Holmes(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Damien Lehfeldt(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Andrea Pagnanelli(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party Scott Rodgers(pty:dft), Attorney Toni Alyson Martin added to party USA Fencing Association(pty:dft))(Martin, Toni) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 8 | NOTICE of appearance by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Donald Alperstein(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Phil Andrews(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Lauryn Deluca(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Jackie Dubrovich(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Molly Hill(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Kat Holmes(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Damien Lehfeldt(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Andrea Pagnanelli(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party Scott Rodgers(pty:dft), Attorney Blake Michael Edwards added to party USA Fencing Association(pty:dft))(Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 9 | MOTION for extension of time to file answer or otherwise respond to plaintiffs' complaint filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/5/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 10 | ORDER - GRANTING [9] defendant's first unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. New Deadline: All Defendants answer(s) due on or before December 22, 2025. Signed on 11/21/25 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (CLA) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 11 | RULE 16 NOTICE. Rule 26 conference due by 12/22/2025. Proposed scheduling order due by 1/5/2026. Signed on 11/21/25 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. (CLA) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 12 | Motion to allow James T. Bacon to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-9836593) filed by Karin Sweigart on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 13 | ORDER granting [12] motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney James T. Bacon for Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, and Margherita Guzzi Vincenti allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (CAB) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 14 | MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/5/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 15 | SUGGESTIONS in support re [14] MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of Defendants Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association. (Related document(s)[14]) (Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 16 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR PLAINTIFFS TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti. (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 17 | Joint MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to [15] Suggestions in Support of Motion, filed by Karin Sweigart on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/12/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s)[15]) (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 18 | DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of Defendants Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association.(Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 19 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Defendants Rule 26 Initial Disclosures filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of Defendants Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association.(Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 20 | Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti. (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 21 | Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti. (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 22 | ORDER - GRANTING [17] plaintiff's first motion for extension of time to file response/reply, re [14] MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . New Deadline: Suggestions in opposition/response due on or before 1/16/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. Signed on 1/6/26 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (CLA) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 23 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by James T. Bacon on behalf of Plaintiffs Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti.(Bacon, James) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 24 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs of Amended Initial Rule 26 Disclosures filed by James T. Bacon on behalf of Plaintiffs Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti.(Bacon, James) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 25 | SUGGESTIONS in opposition re [14] MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Karin Sweigart on behalf of Plaintiffs Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti. Reply suggestions due by 1/30/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s)[14]) (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 26 | MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply Unopposed filed by Toni Alyson Martin on behalf of Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Martin, Toni) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 27 | DESIGNATION OF NEUTRAL naming Joseph K. Eischens(Martin, Toni) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 28 | ORDER - GRANTING [26] defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response/reply, re [14] MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. New Deadline: Reply suggestions due on or before 2/6/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. Signed on 1/29/26 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (CLA) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 29 | REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re [14] MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of Defendants Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association. (Related document(s)[14]) (Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 30 | NOTICE of change of address by Karin Sweigart (Sweigart, Karin) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 31 | ORDER - GRANTING [14] defendant's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction/Failure to State a Claim. This case is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed on 5/20/26 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. (CLA) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 32 | CLERK'S JUDGMENT. (CLA) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 33 | MOTION for attorney fees and costs filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/17/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F, # (7) Exhibit G, # (8) Exhibit H)(Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
| 34 | SUGGESTIONS in opposition re [33] MOTION for attorney fees and costs filed by James T. Bacon on behalf of Plaintiffs Emma Griffin, Patricia Hughes, Margherita Guzzi Vincenti. Reply suggestions due by 7/1/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Related document(s)[33]) (Bacon, James) Modified on 6/18/2026 to reflect attachment (1) Proposed Order removed. See Docket Modification Event. (GDW). | Open(opens another site) | |
| 35 | This document has been deleted. SUGGESTIONS in support re [33] MOTION for attorney fees and costs filed by Toni Alyson Martin on behalf of Defendants Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association. (Related document(s)[33]) (Martin, Toni) (SRC). Modified on 7/2/2026 to remove document and note deletion(SRC). | Open(opens another site) | |
| 36 | REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re [33] MOTION for attorney fees and costs filed by Blake Michael Edwards on behalf of Defendants Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Molly Hill, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association. (Related document(s)[33]) (Edwards, Blake) | Open(opens another site) | |
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| SUMMONS ISSUED as to Donald Alperstein, Phil Andrews, Lauryn Deluca, Jackie Dubrovich, Kat Holmes, Damien Lehfeldt, Andrea Pagnanelli, Scott Rodgers, USA Fencing Association. (GDW) | |||
| NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 12/23/2025 as Document No. 16, Stipulation to Extend Time. The document has been deleted as the incorrect event was used when filing the document. Counsel will refile the document using the correct event. Motion for Extension of Time . This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (WAG) | |||
| NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 1/5/2026 as Document No. 20, Joint Proposed Scheduling Order. The document has been deleted per Administrative Procedures wherein it is stated proposed scheduling orders should not contain a signature line for the presiding judge. The proposed scheduling order should include the electronic signature of both the filing and opposing counsel. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (WAG) | |||
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| NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 6/17/2026 as Document No. 34-1, Proposed Order. The proposed order attached to the motion has been deleted. Per Administrative Procedures any proposed orders are to be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy in Word format. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (GDW) | |||
| NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 7/1/2026 as Document No. 35, Defendants' Reply in Support of Their Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs. The document has been deleted as it was filed under the incorrect attorney login. Counsel will refile the document utilizing the correct attorney log-in. It is noted that the reply deadline was 7/1/26 and was timely filed. This is a text entry only - no document is attached.(SRC) |
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