Peters v. Carlin et al
| Maarten A. Peters |
| Denise Carlin, Lee County School District, Blanca L. Peters, J. Gary Shirk, Spectrum Recovery Solutions, LLC, David Llewellyn, Denise Baier, James Harper, Jamie Sterling, Jacqueline Gelardi, Nicole Waite, Ann-Marie Navidomskis, Mackenzie McDougall, John/Jane Does 1-10, DJB Technical Academy, Inc., The Sterling Center Organization, Inc. and DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC doing business as Elite DNA Behavioral Health |
| 2:2026cv00131 |
| January 23, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kyle C Dudek |
| Kevin R Huguelet |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 101
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Regarding Service of the Operative Fourth Amended Complaint as to DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC and Ann-Marie Navidomskis by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 98
RESPONSE in Opposition re #95 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 97
RESPONSE in Opposition re #94 MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 95
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint by Nicole Waite. (Pirillo, Julia)
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Filing 94
MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint by Mackenzie McDougall, Jamie Sterling, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc.. (Bierfeld, Jonathan)
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Filing 93
NOTICE of Limited Objection and Clarification by Maarten A. Peters re #91 Waiver of service executed (LAW)
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Filing 92
ENDORSED ORDER. The Court has reviewed Peters's response (Doc. #63) to the Court's June 22, 2026 Order to Show Cause (Doc. 56). Based on the response and the docket entries, the Order to Show Cause is discharged. Peters is relieved of any further obligations under that Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/8/2026. (TMA)
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Filing 91
WAIVER of service returned executed on July 7, 2026 by DJB Technical Academy, Inc. as to DJB Technical Academy, Inc.. (Vazquez, Ramon)
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Filing 89
NOTICE by DJB Technical Academy, Inc. re #85 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint served on Defendant (Notice of Supplemental Local Rule 3.01(g) Certification) (Vazquez, Ramon)
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Filing 88
RESPONSE in Opposition re #85 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint served on Defendant filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 87
RESPONSE in Opposition re #83 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintff's Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 86
RETURN of service executed on 6/26/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Mackenzie McDougall. (LAW)
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Filing 85
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint served on Defendant by DJB Technical Academy, Inc. (Vazquez, Ramon) Modified to remove extra period on 7/6/2026 (AA).
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Filing 83
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintff's Fourth Amended Complaint by Blanca L. Peters. (Herring, Mitchell)
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Filing 81
ENDORSED ORDER granting #77 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint. Defendants Mackenzie McDougall, Jamie Sterling, and The Sterling Center Organization, Inc. shall file their answer or other responsive pleading on or before July 14, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/1/2026. (TMA)
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Filing 79
NOTICE of Designation of electronic mail addresses and Appearance by Julia Pirillo on behalf of Nicole Waite (Pirillo, Julia)
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Filing 78
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Derek J. Angell on behalf of Nicole Waite. Lead Counsel: Derek J. Angell. (Angell, Derek)
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Filing 77
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint by Mackenzie McDougall, Jamie Sterling, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc.. (Bierfeld, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
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Filing 76
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Mackenzie McDougall, Jamie Sterling, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc.. (Bierfeld, Jonathan)
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Filing 75
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan M. Bierfeld on behalf of Mackenzie McDougall, Jamie Sterling, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc. (Bierfeld, Jonathan)
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Filing 73
RETURN of service executed on 6/20/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Nicole Waite. (LAW)
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Filing 72
Initial NOTICE to Pro se Litigant Regarding Consent to Receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEF). (MA)
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Filing 71
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Denise Baier. (Azzarone, Jason)
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Filing 74
Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-131-KCD-KRH. Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell no longer assigned to the case. (LF)
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Filing 70
ORDER recusing the Honorable Nicholas P. Mizell. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455(a), the undersigned is disqualified from this proceeding. The Clerk shall immediately reassign this case to the next available magistrate judge in this division. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/24/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 69
TEXT ORDER. Until the stay (Doc. 55) is lifted, the parties need not conduct their Rule 26(f) meeting or submit a case management report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/24/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 68
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Denise Carlin, Lee County School District. Related case(s): No (Boy, Suzanne)
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Filing 67
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Denise Carlin, Lee County School District. (Boy, Suzanne)
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Filing 66
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Douglas B. Szabo, I on behalf of Denise Carlin, Lee County School District. Lead Counsel: Douglas B. Szabo. (Szabo, Douglas)
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Filing 65
NOTICE of Appearance by John H. Richards on behalf of David Llewellyn (Richards, John)
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Filing 64
CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/23/2026. (CGW)
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Filing 63
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 56 Order, filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 62
RESPONSE in Opposition re #53 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 61
RESPONSE in Opposition re #54 MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 60
RETURN of service executed on 6/16/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Ann-Marie Navidomskis. (LAW)
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Filing 56
TEXT ORDER. A plaintiff must effect or obtain a waiver of service as to each defendant within 90 days of filing the initial complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). While this 90-day period was tolled until February 23 (when we denied Plaintiff's request for a filing-fee waiver), it nevertheless expired weeks ago. By July 6, 2026, plaintiff Maarten Peters must show cause why his claims against defendants Denise Carlin, Lee County School District, DJB Technical Academy, Inc., Blanca L. Peters, Jamie Sterling, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc., DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC, Nicole Waite, Ann-Marie Navidomskis, and Mackenzie McDougall should not be dismissed without prejudice for lack of service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/22/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 55
TEXT ORDER. Despite several amendments, the operative complaint (Doc. #31) remains deficient for many of the reasons stated in our February 23, 2026 order (Doc. #8). We therefore exercise our discretion to stay Rule 26 disclosures and discovery until every served defendant has filed an answer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/22/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 54
MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint by James Harper, David Llewellyn, Spectrum Recovery Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Denise Baier Motion to Dismiss and Incorporated Memorandum of Law)(Friedman, Dale)
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Filing 59
RETURN of service executed on 6/11/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to DJB Technical Academy, Inc., Blanca L. Peters. (LAW) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/23/2026: #1 Mailing Envelope) (LAW).
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Filing 58
RETURN of service executed on 6/9/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Jamie Sterling, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc. (LAW) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/23/2026: #1 Mailing Envelope) (LAW).
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Filing 53
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Denise Baier. (Azzarone, Jason) Modified on 6/17/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB).
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Filing 52
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Dale Lyn Friedman of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (WLB)
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Filing 51
NOTICE of Appearance by Dale Lyn Friedman on behalf of David Llewellyn, Spectrum Recovery Solutions, LLC (Friedman, Dale)
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Filing 50
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by J. Gary Shirk. (Esquivel, Katy)
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Filing 49
TEXT ORDER. Defendant J. Gary Shirk filed his disclosure statement as required by Local Rule 3.03. However, Shirk used an outdated form. As such, the paper is deemed stricken, and the clerk is DIRECTED to delete the PDF file (Doc. 43) from the CM/ECF docket. By June 23, 2026, Shirk must refile his disclosure statement using the proper form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-303-disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/16/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 48
NOTICE to Jacqueline Gelardi - A pro se litigant may consent to receive Notices of Electronic Filings by completing the consent form linked #here or by visiting the court's website at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/litigants-without-lawyers. (LAW)
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Filing 43
***STRICKEN per Order 49*** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by J. Gary Shirk. (Esquivel, Katy) Modified to delete pdf per Order 49 on 6/18/2026 (AM).
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Filing 42
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Katy Koestner Esquivel on behalf of J. Gary Shirk. Lead Counsel: Katy Koestner Esquivel. (Esquivel, Katy)
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Filing 41
NOTICE of Appearance by Katy Koestner Esquivel on behalf of J. Gary Shirk (Esquivel, Katy)
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Filing 40
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #31 Amended Complaint by J. Gary Shirk.(Esquivel, Katy)
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Filing 57
RETURN of service executed on 6/8/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC. (LF)
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER granting #38 defendant James Harper's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond. By June 25, 2026, Harper must respond to the third amended complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/12/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 47
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #31 Amended Complaint by Jacqueline Gelardi.(LAW)
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Filing 46
RETURN of service executed on 6/5/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Spectrum Recovery Solutions, LLC. (LAW)
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Filing 45
RETURN of service executed on 6/1/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to David Llewellyn. (LAW)
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Filing 44
WAIVER of service returned executed on 6/4/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Denise Carlin, Lee County School District. (LAW)
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Filing 38
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint by James Harper. (Friedman, Dale) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified on 6/12/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB).
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Filing 37
NOTICE of Appearance by Dale Lyn Friedman on behalf of James Harper. (Friedman, Dale)
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Filing 36
NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Michael Azzarone on behalf of Denise Baier (Azzarone, Jason)
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Filing 35
RETURN of service executed on 5/27/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to J. Gary Shirk. (LAW)
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Filing 34
RETURN of service executed on 5/29/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Denise Baier. (LAW)
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Filing 33
SUMMONS issued as to DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC, Lee County School District, The Sterling Center Organization, Inc. (LAW)
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Filing 32
SUMMONS issued as to Denise Carlin, DJB Technical Academy, Inc. (LAW)
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Filing 31
Fourth AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Maarten A. Peters. Related document: #22 Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters.(LAW)
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #29 Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend complaint. Having reviewed the proposed fourth amended complaint, the court grants such leave. The Clerk is DIRECTED to separately docket the fourth amended complaint (Doc. [29-1]). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 5/28/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 29
MOTION to Amend #22 Amended Complaint by Maarten A. Peters. (Attachments: #1 Fourth Amended Complaint titled "Third Amended")(LAW)
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Filing 28
SUMMONS issued as to David Llewellyn, Mackenzie McDougall, Blanca L. Peters, Spectrum Recovery Solutions, LLC, Jamie Sterling, Nicole Waite. (LAW)
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Filing 27
RETURN of service executed on 5/19/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to Jacqueline Gelardi. (LAW)
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Filing 26
RETURN of service executed on 5/13/2026 by Maarten A. Peters as to James Harper. (LAW)
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Filing 25
SUMMONS issued as to Ann-Marie Navidomskis, J. Gary Shirk. (LAW)
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Filing 24
SUMMONS issued as to Denise Baier, Jacqueline Gelardi, James Harper. (LAW)
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Filing 23
NOTICE of Filing Third Amended Complaint (titled "Second Amended") by Maarten A. Peters re #22 Amended Complaint (LAW) Modified text on 5/5/2026 (LAW).
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Filing 22
Third AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Maarten A. Peters. Related document: #20 Amended Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters.(LAW)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Filing Corrected Amended Complaint by Maarten A. Peters re #20 Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW)
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Filing 20
Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by Maarten A. Peters. Related document: #15 Amended Complaint, filed by Maarten A. Peters. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW)
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER denying #13 Plaintiff's motion for assistance with service of process. Plaintiff is not entitled to the court's assistance with service of process. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(d), Plaintiff may proceed with serving each defendant with appropriate waivers, and if defendants do not waive service, they may be liable for service costs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/17/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 18
ORDER denying #16 Plaintiff's motion for leave to file papers electronically. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/8/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of change of address by Maarten A. Peters (LF)
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Filing 16
MOTION for Leave to Use Electronic Case Filing (ECF) by Maarten A. Peters. (LF)
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Filing 15
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. Terminating John S. Carlin (in his official capacity as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit) filed by Maarten A. Peters. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Maarten A. Peters.(JOS)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend his complaint. The CLERK is DIRECTED to separately docket the amended complaint (Doc. [12-1]). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/2/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 13
MOTION for Assistance with Service of Process by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW)
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Filing 12
MOTION to Amend #1 Complaint by Maarten A. Peters. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amended Complaint)(LAW)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Intent to File Amended Complaint by Maarten A. Peters (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Mailing Envelope)(LAW)
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FEES Paid by Maarten A. Peters (Filing fee $405, Receipt Number 17418). (ABM)
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER denying #9 plaintiff Peters's motion for reconsideration of our order denying his request for a filing-fee waiver. Peters asks us to reconsider his financial eligibility. But we did not deny his request for a filing-fee waiver on that ground. In fact, we found him financially eligible. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 3/6/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 9
MOTION for Reconsideration re #8 Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, by Maarten A. Peters. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW)
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Filing 8
ORDER denying #2 Plaintiff's application for a fee waiver. If Plaintiff wishes to proceed with this action, he must pay the filing fee by March 9, 2026. A failure to fully comply with this order or timely seek relief from it may result in the dismissal of this action without prejudice and without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 2/23/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 7
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Maarten A. Peters. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/2/2026: #2 Cover Letter) (LAW).
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Filing 6
NOTICE Regarding State Court Hearing on Motion to Stay by Maarten A. Peters (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW)
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Filing 5
TEXT ORDER: Local Rule 3.03 requires that, with the first appearance, each party must file a disclosure statement using the standard form from the clerk or the court's website. Plaintiff failed to do so. By February 11, 2026, plaintiff must file his disclosure statement using the standard form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-303-disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 1/28/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 4
TEXT ORDER directing the clerk to add plaintiff Maarten A. Peters's email address to the docket ([email protected]). All future notices of electronic filing will be sent to this email address. Peters must continually monitor this email account. The Clerk will no longer mail paper copies of our orders or notices to Peters. Defendants' filings will also be served on Peters via the CM/ECF system. Peters is cautioned that he cannot solely rely on the "docket text" in the notice of electronic filing, which, in many instances, is merely a summary of a court order. Instead, if a linked numeral follows the "document number" in the emailed notice from the court, then Peters must click on the link--which is only active for fifteen days--to obtain and review the court's order. Peters must immediately notify the court of any change in email address and promptly respond to notices of electronic filing as appropriate. Failure to do so may result in dismissal without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 1/28/2026. (TLP)
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Filing 3
NOTICE of Plaintiff's Contact Information by Maarten A. Peters (Attachments: #1 Attachment, #2 Mailing Envelope)(LAW)
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Filing 2
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Maarten A. Peters. (LAW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Maarten A. Peters. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LAW)
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