ALEXANDER R. CIFUENTES
v.
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO., INC.
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A pro se plaintiff sought CM/ECF access to file documents electronically. The court denied the motion for leave to register but granted electronic notice at the plaintiff's email address.
The court denied the motion for CM/ECF access without prejudice due to noncompliance with local rules and lack of showing of good cause, but granted permission for electronic service of court documents and notices at the plaintiff's email address.
[1] A motion for leave to register for CM/ECF access by a pro se party is typically denied without prejudice if it fails to comply with local rules.
[2] Authorization for a pro se party to file submissions electronically using the CM/ECF system is generally denied absent a showing of good cause or extenuating circumstance…
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Join FLexlaw to unlock all legal intelligence“While an unrepresented individual may obtain the Court's permission to file his submissions electronically using the CM/ECF system, such authorization is typically denied unless the pro se party makes a showing of good cause or extenuating circumstances justifying such relief.”
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Join FLexlaw to unlock all legal intelligencePlaintiff Alexander R. Cifuentes filed a motion for leave to register for CM/ECF access as a pro se litigant in a case against MSC Industrial Supply C…
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Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Register for CM/ECF Access (Pro Se). Doc. No. 9. On review, the motion is due to be denied without prejudice.
First, the motion fails to comply with Local Rule 3.01(a). Second, "[w]hile an unrepresented individual may obtain the Court's permission to file his submissions electronically using the CM/ECF system, such authorization is typically denied unless the pro se party makes a showing of good cause or extenuating circumstances justifying such relief.” Hooker v. Wilkie, No. 8:20-cv- 1248-T-02CPT, 2020 WL 6947482, at *1 (M.D. Fla. June 4, 2020) (citations omitted). Here, Plaintiff makes no such showing. Doc. No. 9.
Accordingly, the motion (Doc. No. 9) is DENIED without prejudice. That said, "the Court in its discretion may grant a pro se party permission to receive electronic notifications." See Moore v. Adventist Health Sys. Sunbelt Healthcare Corp., No. 6:23-cv-1163-PGB-DCI, 2023 WL 4947933, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Aug. 3, 2023). The Court finds it appropriate to exercise such discretion here. See id.; see also Cromity v. City of Orlando, No. 6:24-cv-1688-CEM-DCI, 2025 WL 435901, at *1 (allowing service of court documents on pro se party by email); Wilkins v. RCI, LLC, No. 6:23cv-849-PGB-EJK, 2023 WL 3453560, at *1 (M.D. Fla. May 15, 2023) (same).
Therefore, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to add Plaintiff's email address, [email protected], to CM/ECF and ensure that Plaintiff receives Notices of Electronic Filings.
DONE and ORDERED in Orlando, Florida on October 10, 2025.
LESLIE HOFFMAN PRICE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Copies furnished to: Counsel of Record Unrepresented Parties