Houtsma v. Sawyer et al
Plaintiff: John Houtsma
Defendant: Donald Sawyer, DCF, Melinda Masters, State Of Florida, Jody Clovin, Brian Lee Masony and CCRS CCI LLC
Case Number: 2:2019cv00762
Filed: October 22, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Ft. Myers Office
Presiding Judge: Mac R McCoy
Referring Judge: John E Steele
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions: Civil Detainee: Conditions of Confinement
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on November 12, 2019. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
November 12, 2019 Filing 21 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #16 Related case order and track 1 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by John Houtsma. Related case(s): yes (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SLU)
November 4, 2019 Filing 20 (UNSIGNED) NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #16 Related case order and track 1 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by John Houtsma. Related case(s): yes (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SLU)
October 30, 2019 Filing 19 (UNSIGNED) NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #16 Related case order and track 1 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by John Houtsma. Related case(s): yes (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SLU)
October 22, 2019 Filing 18 STANDING ORDER: Filing of documents that exceed twenty-five pages. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 10/22/2019. (SLU)
October 22, 2019 Filing 17 STANDING ORDER for all confined, pro se litigants. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 10/22/2019. (SLU)
October 22, 2019 Filing 16 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 1. Notice of pendency of other actions due by 11/5/2019. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 10/22/2019. (SLU)
October 22, 2019 Filing 15 TRANSFER IN from the Northern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy. New Case Number: 2:19-cv-762-FtM-29MRM. (SLU)
October 22, 2019 Filing 14 Case transferred in from District of Florida Northern; Case Number 4:19-cv-00130. File received electronically
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER FOR TRANSFER. The #11 report and recommendation is accepted and adopted as the court's opinion. This case is transferred to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ft. Meyers Division. The clerk must take all steps necessary to effect the transfer. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 10/21/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
October 4, 2019 Filing 12 (Letter construed as an) OBJECTION to #11 Report and Recommendations by JOHN HOUTSMA. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
September 24, 2019 Filing 11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #1 Complaint - In light of the foregoing, and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1406(a), it is respectfully RECOMMENDED that this case be transferred to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ft. Myers Division, for all further proceedings. R&R flag set. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS on 09/24/2019. Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 10/22/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
September 23, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS notified that action is needed Re: #9 Order. *No response filed* (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
August 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER VACATING THE #6 JUDGMENT. The case is remanded to the magistrate judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 08/16/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
August 16, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS notified that action is needed Re: #10 Order. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
August 13, 2019 Opinion or Order **Duplicate - ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS on 8/13/2019. (lsd) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
August 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, ECF No. #7, is GRANTED. Plaintiff is not required to pay an initial partial filing fee. Plaintiff has until September 13, 2019, in which to either: (1) explain why venue is appropriate in this Court, or (2) file a motion requesting this case be transferred to the Middle District of Florida. The Clerk of Court shall notify the presiding District Judge that Plaintiffs in forma pauperis motion, ECF No. #7, has been granted. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's response to this Order, or no later than September 13, 2019. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/13/2019)., Notify Chambers on 9/13/2019.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS on 08/13/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
August 13, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: #9 Order. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
July 24, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS notified that action is needed Re: #8 Order, #7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to CHARLES A STAMPELOS. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
July 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REFERRING THE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS TO THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND ALSO DEEMING IT A MOTION TO VACATE THE JUDGMENT. The #7 motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is referred to the magistrate judge for consideration under the same standards that would have applied had the motion been timely filed prior to entry of judgment. If the magistrate judge grants the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, the judgment will be vacated and the case will be remanded to the magistrate judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 07/23/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
July 2, 2019 Filing 7 *Also construed as a: Motion to Vacate the Judgment per ECF#8* MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (Titled as: "Affidavit of Indigency") by JOHN HOUTSMA. (toy) Modified docket text on 8/1/2019 (toy). [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
June 12, 2019 Filing 6 *VACATED PER ECF#10* CLERK'S JUDGMENT entered pursuant to #5 Order of Dismissal. 90 Day Exhibit Return Deadline set for 9/10/2019 (toy) Modified docket text on 8/16/2019 (toy). [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
June 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF DISMISSAL. The #4 report and recommendation is accepted and adopted as the court's opinion. The clerk must enter judgment stating, "This case is dismissed without prejudice." The clerk must close the file. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 06/12/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
June 5, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: #4 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. *No objections filed* (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
May 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #1 Complaint, filed by JOHN HOUTSMA - It is recommended this case be DISMISSED for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with a Court Order- R&R flag set. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS on 05/07/2019. Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 6/4/2019. (toy) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
May 3, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS notified that action is needed re: #3 Order. The deadline to file an IFP or pay the filing fee has expired. No IFP has been filed and no filing fee has been paid. (cle) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
March 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER - re: #1 Complaint. The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff an application packet for use by state prisoners to request leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff has until 4/25/2019, to either: (1) file a motion requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, supported by the required account statement or (2) pay the full amount of the filing fee ($400.00 if paid in full). The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than 4/25/2019. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS on 3/25/2019. (cle) *** IFP sent to the Plaintiff as directed. *** [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
March 20, 2019 Filing 2 Notice to Pro Se. (cle) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
March 20, 2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE CHARLES A STAMPELOS notified that action is needed re: #1 Complaint. (cle) [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]
March 19, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against CCRS CCI LLC, JODY CLOVIN, BRIAN LEE MASONY, MELINDA MASTERS, and DONALD SAWYER, filed by JOHN HOUTSMA. (cle) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/20/2019: #1 Statement of Facts) *** No Service Copies provided. No filing fee paid or IFP filed. *** (cle). [Transferred from flnd on 10/22/2019.]

Access additional case information on PACER

Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.

Access this case on the Florida Middle District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System

Search for this case: Houtsma v. Sawyer et al
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Donald Sawyer
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: DCF
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Melinda Masters
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: State Of Florida
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Jody Clovin
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Brian Lee Masony
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: CCRS CCI LLC
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Plaintiff: John Houtsma
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]

Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.


Why Is My Information Online?