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S.D. Fla.·
2025-11-20
The court denied the plaintiff's motions to proceed in forma pauperis, under a pseudonym, and for referral to the Volunteer Attorney Program, requiring an amended complaint.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-19
The court held that the plaintiff failed to adequately plead claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-11-18
A pro se prisoner's civil rights case can be dismissed without prejudice for failing to accurately disclose prior litigation history on the court-approved complaint form, even if the failure was due to misunderstanding.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-06
The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a plausible § 1983 claim against the defendant in his official capacity due to sovereign immunity and failed to establish supervisory liability. The court also held that state law claims for punitive damages against the defendant
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-10-31
The court held that the plaintiff's complaint must be dismissed without prejudice because it is duplicative of an earlier action and therefore malicious under the Prison Litigation Reform Act.
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S.D. Fla.·
2025-10-28
The court accepted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, denying the Plaintiff's motions for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2025-10-07
The court recommended denial of the plaintiff's motions for temporary restraining orders because he failed to meet the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b)(1) regarding immediate and irreparable injury and proper notice certification.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-08-26
The court recommended dismissal of the case without prejudice.
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S.D. Fla.·
2025-06-09
The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances to proceed anonymously, as his privacy interests did not outweigh the presumption of open judicial proceedings.
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S.D. Fla.·
2025-05-02
The court denied the plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis and ordered an amended complaint due to deficiencies in both the motion and the complaint.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-04-29
The court held that the plaintiff's claims against the judge are barred by absolute judicial immunity and the claims against the county are frivolous due to lack of responsibility and insufficient allegations.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-04-23
The court held that dismissal without prejudice is appropriate for a pro se prisoner's failure to comply with court orders and maintain a current address.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-04-22
The court recommended dismissal of the case without prejudice due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders regarding payment of the filing fee or filing an in forma pauperis motion.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-02-27
A prisoner's civil rights complaint is dismissed without prejudice as malicious for failing to truthfully disclose prior litigation history on the court form.
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Fla. 3d DCA·
2025-02-12
A trial court abuses its discretion when it admits evidence of racial discrimination in a case where the plaintiff failed to plead racial discrimination in the operative complaint. The plaintiff must plead both his race and that he was arrested for racial reasons; evidence of dis
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-01-06
The court recommended dismissal of the case without prejudice.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-01-06
A prisoner with three prior dismissals ('three strikes') cannot proceed in forma pauperis unless they allege imminent danger of serious physical injury at the time of filing.
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-11-20
The court held that the plaintiff's amended complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted, and further amendment would be futile.
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-11-20
The court held that the plaintiff's pro se complaint must be dismissed without prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-11-13
The court held that a prisoner's failure to accurately disclose prior litigation history on a court form constitutes abuse of the judicial process, warranting dismissal of the case without prejudice.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-11-08
The court held that a prisoner who is a 'three-striker' cannot proceed in forma pauperis without alleging imminent danger, and the current claim is barred by res judicata.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-10-21
A prisoner's complaint must be dismissed without prejudice as a malicious abuse of the judicial process if the prisoner fails to accurately disclose their prior litigation history on the required complaint form.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-10-11
The court held that the plaintiff's civil rights complaint is barred by res judicata due to a prior dismissed action and should also be dismissed as malicious for failing to truthfully disclose his litigation history on the complaint form.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-09-05
Plaintiff's claims for false arrest and false imprisonment are barred by Heck v. Humphrey because a judgment in her favor would necessarily imply the invalidity of her convictions, and the Sheriff's Department is not a suable entity under Florida law.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-08-28
A prisoner's civil rights complaint alleging constitutional violations during state criminal proceedings is properly dismissed with prejudice if the claims are barred by the statute of limitations, Heck v. Humphrey, or if the defendants are immune or not state actors.
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N.D. Fla.·
2024-08-14
The court held that dismissal without prejudice is an appropriate sanction for a pro se prisoner's failure to comply with court orders and keep the court apprised of his address.
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-07-30
The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a substantial likelihood of success on the merits for a temporary restraining order and denied his motions.
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S.D. Fla.·
2024-06-05
The court held that it must abstain from hearing a civil-rights complaint when it interferes with ongoing state criminal proceedings and child custody matters, as no exceptions to the Younger abstention doctrine apply.
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S.D. Fla.·
2024-05-17
The court held that the pro se plaintiff's complaint must be dismissed as frivolous under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i) because it lacks arguable merit in law or fact.
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S.D. Fla.·
2024-04-19
The court held that the pro se civil rights complaint must be dismissed because it was filed outside the applicable four-year statute of limitations.
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-03-25
The court held that the plaintiff's amended complaint was deficient and failed to state a claim, warranting dismissal.
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-03-15
A prosecutor is entitled to absolute immunity for actions taken during a criminal prosecution, and a malicious prosecution claim requires termination in the plaintiff's favor.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-12-08
The court held that a pro se plaintiff's civil rights complaint must be dismissed for failure to state a claim, as claims were barred by Younger abstention, judicial immunity, or lacked an adequate legal basis.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-11-06
The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a claim for deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, and thus dismissed the complaint without prejudice, granting leave to amend.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-10-16
The court denied defendants' motion for leave to amend their answers and affirmative defenses because they failed to demonstrate good cause for the delay.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-07-27
The court held that the plaintiff's complaint was dismissed for failure to state a claim, and his motions for injunctive relief were denied.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-05-31
A pro se prisoner's civil rights complaint challenging the constitutionality of his state-court conviction is not cognizable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and must be dismissed.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-02
The court held that the plaintiff's pro se complaint failed to meet federal pleading standards and was deficient in identifying defendants and stating claims.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-01-25
The court held that a prisoner's complaint must be dismissed without prejudice for failure to exhaust administrative remedies, as required by the PLRA.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-12-06
Defendants are entitled to attorney's fees incurred in defending against and pursuing sanctions related to the amended complaint, and the reasonableness of fees billed after March 5, 2021 must be evaluated.
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N.D. Fla.·
2022-06-06
The court recommended denying the motion for a preliminary injunction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-05-03
The court held that a prisoner's § 1983 claims must not necessarily imply the invalidity of his conviction, and certain defendants are immune or lack capacity to be sued.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-03-07
The court held that the plaintiff, a prisoner with three prior dismissals, cannot proceed in forma pauperis because his alleged injuries do not constitute imminent danger of serious physical injury.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-03-04
The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a plausible claim for relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against any of the defendants, either individually or in their official capacities. The court dismissed the complaint with leave to amend.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-09-27
A prisoner with three or more prior dismissals for frivolousness or failure to state a claim is barred from proceeding in forma pauperis unless under imminent danger of serious physical injury.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-08-18
The court held that the plaintiff's amended complaint failed to state a claim under § 1983 and lacked exceptional circumstances for appointment of counsel.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-04-12
The court held that the proper venue for the plaintiff's civil rights complaint was the Middle District of Florida, not the Eastern District of Michigan.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-04-02
The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted and dismissed the complaint without prejudice, granting leave to amend.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-03-03
The court held that the plaintiff inmate failed to exhaust administrative remedies because his self-serving and unsupported claims of destroyed grievances lacked credibility.
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S.D. Fla.·
2021-02-25
The court held that a pro se prisoner's complaint alleging the existence of 'mind reading machines' used by a jail is frivolous and fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.