Elston v. Florida Department of Children and Families et al
Plaintiff: Felicia Loren Elston
Defendant: Florida Department of Children and Families, Nathaniel Duvall, Lyndsay Hartman, Bailey Ring, Law Enforcement Offi John Doe, Judicial Officers John/Jane Doe, Caregivers John/Jane Doe, Jane Doe and John Doe
Case Number: 2:2025cv00959
Filed: October 24, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Douglas N Frazier
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDERED: Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Reconsideration (Doc. #14) is DENIED. The Court sua sponte amends its Order dismissing Plaintiff's case (Doc. #12) such that the dismissal is without prejudice. This case remains closed. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/30/2025. (AEH)
October 29, 2025 Filing 14 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration by Felicia Loren Elston. (Chambers notified). (JTM).
October 29, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LD)
October 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDERED: Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. #2) is DENIED. Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. #1) is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/28/2025. (AEH)
October 27, 2025 Filing 11 SUPPLEMENT re #4 Declaration by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM)
October 27, 2025 Filing 10 MEMORANDUM of Law in support re #9 Motion to Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement filed by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM) (JTM).
October 27, 2025 Filing 9 Plaintiff's MOTION for leave to File Supplemental Declaration and Evidence in Support of TRO by Felicia Loren Elston. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
October 27, 2025 Filing 8 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 10/27/2025. (CGW)
October 24, 2025 Filing 7 DECLARATION of in support of #6 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM).
October 24, 2025 Filing 6 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
October 24, 2025 Filing 5 DECLARATION of Johnny Ramos by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM)
October 24, 2025 Filing 4 DECLARATION of Felicia Loren Elston by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM)
October 24, 2025 Filing 3 MEMORANDUM in support re #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM)
October 24, 2025 Filing 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Felicia Loren Elston. (JTM) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/24/2025: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Chambers Notified). (JTM).
October 24, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against John Doe, John Doe, John Doe, John/Jane Doe, John/Jane Doe, John Doe, Nathaniel Duvall, Florida Department of Children and Families, Lyndsay Hartman, Bailey Ring filed by Felicia Loren Elston. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibits)(JTM).

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Plaintiff: Felicia Loren Elston
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