NICOTRA
v.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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The court held that the complaint failed to state a claim against the Secretary of Corrections and denied the plaintiff's motions for transfer, appointment of counsel, and preservation of evidence.
Plaintiff, a prisoner, alleged excessive force by correctional officers during a handcuffing incident. He sued the officers and the Secretary of Corre…
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Litigation in federal court is difficult and requires timely compliance with applicable rules, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and several procedural, discovery, and other orders. A judge cannot assist a party, even a pro se party, in conducting an action, anda plaintiff enjoys only a limited opportunity to amend the complaint. Therefore, Nicotra is strongly advised — before amending the complaint — to obtain legal advice and assistance from a member of The Florida Bar. ORDERED in Tampa, Florida, on October 30, 2023.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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