Smith v. Lincoln Public Schools

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
LAKISHA M. SMITH, and ANTENISE L.
GILMORE,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Lincoln
Northwest High School;
Defendant.
4:25CV3027
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This multi-plaintiff matter is before the Court on a motion (the “Motion”) filed by
Plaintiffs Lakisha M. Smith and Antenise L. Gilmore (“Plaintiffs”). Filing No. 15. In their
Motion, Plaintiffs seek to extend the January 9, 2026, deadline set forth in this Court’s
December 10, 2025, Memorandum and Order, see Filing No. 14, to file a second
amended complaint. Filing No. 15. As cause, Plaintiffs allege that they need additional
time to comply as they intend to seek counsel to represent them in this matter. Id.
Although Plaintiffs do not indicate how much additional time they seek, the Court shall
grant the Motion.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that:
1. Plaintiffs’ Motion, Filing No. 15, is granted. Plaintiffs shall have until February
11, 2026, to file their second amended complaint.
2. The Clerk’s Office is directed to terminate the previous pro se case management
deadline of “January 9, 2026: check for second amended complaint,” and to set the
following pro se case management deadline: February 11, 2026: check for second
amended complaint.
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3. Plaintiffs are notified that if they obtain counsel their counsel shall enter an
appearance and may seek additional time to file their second amended complaint if
needed by written motion no later than the February 11, 2026, deadline. Plaintiffs are
further notified that if they do not obtain counsel, they must file their second amended
complaint pro se (signed by both Gilmore and Smith) by the February 11, 2026, deadline
and must provide good cause for any further extensions of the February 11, 2026,
deadline by written motion.
Dated this 12th day of January, 2026.
BY THE COURT:
Joseph F. Bataillon
Senior United States District Judge
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