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Event(s) & Document(s)

Ayishah Dennis, PH.D Plaintiff vs. SEG, Inc. Defendant

Broward County Case Number: CACE22011935

State Reporting Number: 062022CA011935AXXXCE

Court Type: Civil

Case Type: Other - Discrimination Employment or Other

Incident Date: N/A

Filing Date: 08/12/2022

Court Location: Central Courthouse

Case Status: Pending

Magistrate Id / Name: N/A

Judge ID / Name: 03 McCarthy, Barbara

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Party Type Party Name  Address

 Attorneys / Address 

Denotes Lead Attorney

Plaintiff Dennis, PH.D, Ayishah Schofield, Arthur T

Retained

Bar ID: 984434

330 Clematis St

Ste 207

West Palm Bch, FL 33401-0000

Status: Active

Defendant SEG, Inc.

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Date Date Description Description Additional T Additional Text ext VViewiew Pages Pages

08/18/2022 Summons Returned Served 17th day of August, 2022

Party: Defendant SEG, Inc. 

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08/15/2022 eSummons Issuance

Party: Defendant SEG, Inc. 

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08/12/2022 Clerk's Certificate of Compliance W-2020-

73CIV/2020-74-UFC

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08/12/2022 Per AOSC20-23 Amd12, Case is determined

General

08/12/2022 Civil Cover Sheet

Amount: $100,001.00

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08/12/2022 Complaint (eFiled)

Party: Plaintiff Dennis, PH.D,

Ayishah 

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Filing# 155220145 E-Filed 08/12/2022 12:41:49 PM

FORM 1.997. CIVIL COVER SHEET

The civil cover sheet and the information contained in it neither replacenor supplement the filing

and service of pleadingsor other documents as requiredby law. This form must be filed by the

plaintiffor petitionerwith the Clerk of Court for the purpose of reportinguniform data pursuant

to section 25.075, Florida Statutes. (See instructions for completion.)

I. CASE STYLE

IN THE CIRCUIT/COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Ayishah Dennis, PH.D

Plaintiff Case #

Judge

VS.

SEG, Inc.

Defendant

II. AMOUNT OF CLAIM

Please indicate the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to the nearest dollar. The estimated amount of

the claim is requestedfor data collection and clerical processingpurposes only.The amount of the claim

shall not be used for any other purpose.

E $8,000 or less

El $8,001 - $30,000

El $30,001- $50,000

.U $50,001- $75,000

El $75,001 - $100,000

E over $100,000.00

III. TYPE OF CASE (Ifthe case fits more than one type of case, select the most

definitive category.)If the most descriptivelabel is a subcategory(isindented under a broader

category),placean x on both the main category and subcategorylines.

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*** FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL BRENDA D. FORMAN, CLERK 08/12/2022 12:41:40 PM. 

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** ** FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL Brenda D. Forman, CLERK. 8/12/2022 4:30:00 PM. 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17n JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN

AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

V . Case No: Zt-11935 ---- 03

Plaintiff Judge Division:--

VS

S.Egjlt.ne.-.. --------

Defendant

2022

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE \

I hereby certify that pursuant to Administrative Order, No.

"ADMINISTRATIVEORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURTS WITH REGARD TO

DISMISSED CIVIL OR FAMILY CASES",

The Clerk has conducteda search for all previous existing civil cases related to

these two parties.

Listed below are all the aforementioned relatedcases:

NOIJE

Brenda D. Forman

Circuit and County Courts

By. ---J.Y VI

DeputiC-lerk

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Filing# 155298230 E-Filed 08/15/2022 10:48:24 AM

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: CACE-22-011935 Div. 03

AYISHAH DENNIS, PH.D.,

Plaintiff,

VS.

SEG, INC., a Foreign corporation, SUMMONS

Defendant. i

THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

To Each Sheriff ofthe State:

YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint or petitionin this action

on Defendant:

SEG, INC.,

a Foreign corporation,

By Service Upon:

RegisteredAgent

CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK, INC.

801 US Highway 1

North Palm Beach, Florida 33408

Defendant is requiredto serve written defenses to the complaintor petitionon PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY

Arthur Schofield, Esq.,Florida Bar No. 984434, ARTHURT. SCHOFIELD, P.A., Via Jardin

Building, Suite 207,330 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Tel: (561) 655-4211

Fax: (561) 655-5447 within 20 days after service of this summons on that respondent,exclusive of the

day of service,and to file the originalof the defenses with the Clerk of this court either before service on

petitioner'sattorney or immediatelythereafter. Ifrespondentfails to do so, a default will be entered against

that respondentfor the relief demanded in the complaintor petition.

As Clerk of Said Court

By:

[Court Seall Deputy Clerk

** * FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL BRENDA D. FORMAN, CLERK 08/15/2022 10:48:21 AM.****

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If you are a person with a disabilitywho needs any accommodation in order to participatein

this proceeding, you are entitled,at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please

contact the A.D.A. Coordinator in the Administrative Office of the Court, 205 North Dixie Highway,

Room5.2500, WestPalm Beach, FL 33401, Telephone number (561)355-2431, within two (2)working

days of your receiptof this Summons. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 1-880-955-

8771.

IMPORTANT

A lawsuit has been filed againstyou. You have twenty (20)calendar days after this summons is

served on you to file a written response to the attached complaintwith the Clerk ofthe Court. A phone call

will not protect you. Your written response, includingthe case number given above and the names of the

partiesmust be filed ifyou want the Court to hear your side ofthe case. Ifyou do not file your response on

time, you may lose the case, and your wages, money, and property may thereafter be taken without further

warning from the court. There are other legalrequirements.You may want to call an attorney rightaway.

If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legalaid office (listedin the

phone book).

If you choose to file a written response yourself,at the same time you file your written response to

the Court you must mail or take a copy of your written response to the attorney named above.

IMPORTANTE

Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partirdel recibo de esta

notificacion,para contestar la demanda adjunta,por escrito,y presentarlaante este tribunal. Una 11amada

telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa,debe presentar su respuesta

por escrito,incluyendoel numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la

demanda a tiempo,pudieseperderel caso y podriaser despojadode sus ingresosy propiedades,o privado

de sus derechos, sin previoaviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitoslegales,Si lo desea, puede usted

consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado,puede 11amar a una de las oficinas de

asistencia legalque aparecen en la guiatelefonica.

Si desea respondera la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante

el tribunal,debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada

abajocomo "plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante).

IMPORANT

Des poursuitesjudiciaresont ete entreprisescontre vous, Vous avez 20 joursconsecutifs a partirde

la date de l'assignationde cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainteci-jointeaupres de ce

tribunal. Un simple coup de telephoneest insuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes obligede deposervotre

reponse ecrite,avec mention du numero de dossier ci-dessus et du nom des partiesnommees ici,si vous

souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre response ecrite dans le relai

requis,vous risquezde pendre la cause ainsi que votre salaire,votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis

par la suite,sans aucun preavisalterieur du tribunal. Il y a d'autres obligationsjuridiqueset vous pouvez

requerirles services immediats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat,vous pourrieztelephoner

a un service de reference d'avocats ou a unbureau d'assistancejuridique(figuranta l'annuaire de telephones).

Si vous choisissez de deposervous-meme une reponse ecrite,il vous faudra egalement,en meme

temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expendier une copie de votre reponse ecrite au

"Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Plaignantou a son avocat)nomme ci-dessous.

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SEG Inc.

Gayle Jacob

Spring Education Group

17770 McLaughlin Court

Morgan Hill CA 95037

08/17/2022

Corporate Creations Network Inc.

801 US Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408

SERVICE OF PROCESS NOTICE

The following is a courtesy summary of the enclosed document(s). ALL information should be verified by you. Item: 2022-28

Note: Any questions regarding the substance of the matter described below, including the status or how to respond, should be

directed to the contact set forth in line 12 below or to the court or government agency where the matter is being heard. IMPORTANT:

All changes or updates to the SOP contact individuals or their contact information must be submitted in writing to

SOPcontact@corpcreations.com. Any changes will become effective upon written confirmation of Corporate Creations.

1. Entity Served: SEG Inc.

2. Title of Action: Ayishah Dennis, PH.D. vs. SEG, Inc.

Document(s) Served: Summons

Form 1.997. Civil Cover Sheet

Complaint

3.

4. Court/Agency: Broward County 17th Judicial Circuit Court

5. State Served: Florida

6. Case Number: CACE-22-011935

7. Case Type: Violation of the Florida Whistle Blower Act

8. Method of Service: Hand Delivered

9. Date Received: Wednesday 08/17/2022

10. Date to Client: Wednesday 08/17/2022

# Days When Answer Due:

Answer Due Date:

20

Tuesday 09/06/2022

11. CAUTION: Client is solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of the estimated Answer Due

Date. To avoid missing a crucial deadline, we recommend immediately confirming in writing

with opposing counsel that the date of the service in their records matches the Date Received.

Sop Sender:

(Name, City, State, and Phone Number)

Arthur Schofield, Esq.

West Palm Beach, FL

(561) 655-4211

12.

13. Shipped To Client By: Email Only with PDF Link

14. Tracking Number:

15. Handled By: 101

16. Notes:

NOTE: This notice and the information above is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a legal opinion. The client and their legal

counsel are solely responsible for reviewing the service of process and verifying the accuracy of all information. At Corporate Creations, we take pride in developing systems

that effectively manage risk so our clients feel comfortable with the reliability of our service. We always deliver service of process so our clients avoid the risk of a default

judgment. As registered agent, our role is to receive and forward service of process. To decrease risk for our clients, it is not our role to determine the merits of whether service

of process is valid and effective. It is the role of legal counsel to assess whether service of process is invalid or defective. Registered agent services are provided by Corporate

Creations Network Inc.

801 US Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Tel: (561) 694-8107 Fax: (561) 694-1639

 www.CorporateCreations.com

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Filing# 155616501 E-Filed 08/18/2022 12:33:00 PM

State of Florida County of Broward Circuit Court

Case Number: CACE-22-011935

Plaintiff:

Ayishah Dennis, Ph.D

VS.

Defendant:

SEG, Inc.

For:

Arthur T. Schofield, Esquire

Arthur T. Schofield, P.A.

Via Jardin Building,Suite 207

330 Clematis Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Received by PAUL SCHOLTES, PI, INC. on the 15th day of August, 2022 at 3:25 pm to be served on SEG,

INC. C/O CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK, INC., REGISTERED AGENT, 801 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE,

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408.

I,Paul Scholtes, do hereby affirm that on the 17th day of August, 2022 at 10:00 am, I:

Served the within named Corporation, LLC, LLP, PLLC, PLC or LLLP by deliveringa true copy of the

Summons, Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint with the date and hour of service endorsed thereon by me to

CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK, INC. as Registered Agent Company at 801 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE,

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 by serving JANESSA BASALLO as ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT who was

authorized and designated to accept service as a representative of the Registered Agent company.

Description of Person Served: Age: 26, Sex: F, Race/Skin Color: White, Height: 5'2, Weight: 105, Hair:

Black, Glasses: N

I certifythat I am over the age of 18, have no interest in the above action, and am a Certified Process Server in

good standing in the judicialcircuit in which the process was served. Under penalties of perjury,I declare that I

have read the foregoing document and the facts stated are true.I further certifythat if served, I placed the time,

date and my initials on the pleading served pursuant to state statutes. If service originatesin Florida, no Notary

required pursuant to F.S. 92.525.

r-V +A

Paul Scholtes

CPS-210

PAUL SCHOLTES, PI, INC.

5500 Military Trail

Suite 22-316

Jupiter, FL 33458

(561) 385-8163

Our Job Serial Number: PSP-2022000722

Copyright @ 1992-2011 Database Services, Inc. - Process Server's Toolbox V6.5n

*** FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL BRENDA D. FORMAN, CLERK 08/18/2022 12:33:00 PM.****

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Filing# 155298230 E-Filed 08/15/2022 10:48:24 AM CACE-22-011935

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17th

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: CACE-22-011935 Div. 03

AYISHAH DENNIS, PH.D.,

Plaintiff,

VS.

SEG, INC., a Foreign corporation, SUMMONS

Defendant. JcnEssaBCSCC/B CWILCSST

THE STATE OF FLORIDA: 8/17/22 I 000aw

PSCPSZIO

To Each Sheriff of the State: 260/F52105BIKn.sl

YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy ofthe complaintor petitionin this action

on Defendant:

SEG, INC.,

a Foreign corporation,

By Service Upon:

RegisteredAgent

CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK, INC.

801 US Highway 1

North Palm Beach, Florida 33408

Defendant is requiredto serve written defenses to the complaintor petitionon PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY

Arthur Schofield,Esq.,Florida Bar No. 984434, ARTHURT. SCHOFIELD, P.A.,Via Jardin

Building, Suite 207,330 Clematis Street,West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Tel: (561) 655-4211

Fax: (561) 655-5447 within 20 days after service ofthis summons on that respondent,exclusive ofthe

day of service,and to file the originalof the defenses with the Clerk of this court either before service on

petitioner'sattorney or immediatelythereafter. Ifrespondentfails to do so, a default will be entered against

that respondentfor the relief demanded in the complaintor petition.

As Clerk of Said Court @iii.T,? AUG 15 2022 IJIK,M?IRI.101

By:

[Court Seal] Deputy Clerk,1

R??Ji8258#?- BRENDA D. FORMAN

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If you are a person with a disabilitywho needs any accommodation in order to participate in

this proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please

contact the A.D.A. Coordinator in the Administrative Office of the Court, 205 North Dixie Highway,

Room 5.2500, WestPalm Beach, FL 33401, Telephone number (561)355-2431, within two (2)working

days of your receipt of this Summons. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 1-880-955-

8771.

IMPORTANT

A lawsuit has been filed againstyou. You have twenty (20)calendar days after this summons is

served on you to file a written response to the attached complaintwith the Clerk ofthe Court. A phone call

will not protect you. Your written response, includingthe case number given above and the names of the

partiesmust be filed if you want the Court to hear your side ofthe case. Ifyou do not file your response on

time, you may lose the case, and your wages, money, and property may thereafter be taken without further

warning from the court. There are other legalrequirements.You may want to call an attorney rightaway.

If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legalaid office (listedin the

phone book).

Ifyou choose to file a written response yourself,at the same time you file your written response to

the Court you must mail or take a copy of your written response to the attorney named above.

IMPORTANTE

Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partirdel recibo de esta

notificacion,para contestar la demanda adjunta,por escrito,y presentarlaante este tribunal. Una 11amada

telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa,debe presentar su respuesta

por escrito,incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la

demanda a tiempo,pudieseperderel caso y podriaser despojadode sus ingresosy propiedades,o privado

de sus derechos, sin previoaviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitoslegales,Si lo desea, puede usted

consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado,puede 11amar a una de las oficinas de

asistencia legalque aparecen en la guiatelefonica.

Si desea respondera la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante

el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada

abajo como "plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante).

IMPORANT

Des poursuitesjudiciaresont ete entreprisescentre vous, Vous avez 20 joursconsecutifs a partirde

la date de l'assignationde cette citation pour deposerune reponse ecrite a la plainteci-jointeaupres de ce

tribunal. Un simplecoup de telephoneest insuffisant pour vous proteger. Vous etes obligede deposervotre

reponse ecrite,avec mention du numero de dossier ci-dessus et du nom des partiesnommees ici,si vous

souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne deposez pas votre response ecrite dans le relai

requis,vous risquez de pendre la cause ainsi que votre salaire,votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis

par la suite,sans aucun preavisalterieur du tribunal. Il y a d'autres obligationsjuridiqueset vous pouvez

requerirles services immediats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourrieztelephoner

aun service de reference d'avocats ouaunbureau d'assistancejuridique(figurantal'annuaire de telephones).

Si vous choisissez de deposer vous-meme une reponse ecrite,il vous faudra egalement, en meme

temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expendier une copie de votre reponse ecrite au

"Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Plaignantou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous.

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