Ross v. Luna et al
| Michael James Ross |
| Officer Delia C. Luna, Kevin Rambosk and Chief Ciro M. Dominguez |
| 2:2026cv02168 |
| July 16, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kevin R Huguelet |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Both |
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Filing 48
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendants' Motion to Extend Deadline (Doc. #47). The Court vacates its order for the parties to file a case management report and cancels the currently scheduled Rule 16(b) conference. (Doc. 46). If Plaintiff timely files an amended complaint or otherwise shows cause, (Doc. #47), the Court will reschedule the deadline for a case management report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 9/8/2026. (KRH)
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| Filing 47 Joint MOTION to Extend Deadline to File Case Management Report and Continue Rule 16(b) Conference by Kevin Rambosk. (Reid, Elisabeth) Modified on 9/8/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 46 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING from In Person to ZOOM: RULE 16(b) Conference set for 9/15/2026 at 01:45 PM by Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. Join ZOOM at: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1653382909?pwd=7axlTIeab0faVBm1l7k83kTQf0sQHJ.1; Meeting ID: 165 338 2909 and Passcode: 952430. *CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT DUE BY 9/8/26**(TLS) |
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Filing 45
ORDER to show cause. Plaintiff must SHOW CAUSE on or before September 7, 2026, why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. ALTERNATIVELY, Plaintiff can DISCHARGE the show cause order by filing an Amended Complaint on or before September 7, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 8/25/2026. (KDM)
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Filing 44
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint (Doc. #35) in light of the Court's Order permitting Plaintiff to file an amended complaint on or before August 20, 2026, (Doc. #33). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 8/5/2026. (KDM)
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Filing 43
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot Defendants' Joint Opposed Motion to Enter Proposed Scheduling Order. (Doc. #17). "After consideration of the case management report, the judge must enter an order setting deadlines and scheduling the case for trial." M.D. Fla. R. 3.02(c). That said, the Court will enter a Case Management Scheduling Order following the Rule 16(b) Conference that is scheduled for this case. See (Doc. 29). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 8/5/2026. (KDM)
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| Filing 42 NOTICE of compliance re 41 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B) by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna (Brookes, Ralf) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ralf Gunars Brookes of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 40 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna.(McConnell, Matthew) |
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER granting Attorneys, Stephen B. Barron's and Blair J. Leake's, Motion to Withdraw as Attorneys of record for Defendants. (Doc. #38). Attorneys, Barron and Leake, are permitted to withdraw as counsel for Defendants and will have no further responsibility in this case. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate Attorneys Stephen B. Barron and Blair J. Leake on the docket and remove Barron and Leake from receiving electronic notifications. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 8/3/2026. (KDM)
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| Filing 38 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw 37 Order Directing Compliance , Unopposed MOTION for Stephen Barron and Blair Leake to Withdraw as Attorney by All Defendants. (McConnell, Matthew) |
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER directing compliance. Before the Court is a sua sponte review of the record. The Clerk directed Defendants' counsel, Stephen Barron and Blair Leake, to apply for membership in the Middle District (Doc. 21). Yet, Defendants' counsel has failed to do so in violation of M.D. Fla. R. 2.01(c). On or before August 10, 2026, Stephen Barron and Blair Leake must apply for membership in the Middle District and the complete the additional requirements as directed. See (Doc. 21). Failure to do so will result in termination from the case and docket without further notice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Attorney Barron and Attorney Leake. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/31/2026. (KDM)
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| Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(McConnell, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. |
| Filing 36 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-2168-KRH. Judge Sheri Polster Chappell no longer assigned to the case. (LF) |
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Filing 34
ORDER approving consent to jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/30/2026. (SEJ)
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #4 Defendant Sheriff Kevin Rambosk's motion to dismiss. Plaintiff Michael James Ross' claims against Defendant Rambosk are DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint on or before August 20, 2026. Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal without further notice. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/30/2026. (SEJ)
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| Filing 32 PROPOSED CONSENT to trial by U.S. Magistrate Judge by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna, Kevin Rambosk. (Attachments: #1 Main Document)(McConnell, Matthew) |
| Filing 31 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna. (McConnell, Matthew) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Ralf Gunars Brookes on behalf of Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna (Brookes, Ralf) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of hearing: RULE 16(b) Conference set for 9/15/2026 at 01:45 PM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 4 E before Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. **CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT Due by 9/8/26** (TLS) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Elisabeth Reid on behalf of Kevin Rambosk (Reid, Elisabeth) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Elisabeth Reid on behalf of Kevin Rambosk. Lead Counsel: Elisabeth D. Reid. (Reid, Elisabeth) |
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER. On July 20, 2026, the Court directed the parties to file a joint notice by July 27, 2026, notifying the Court as to whether they consent to the magistrate judge. (Doc. 24). No such notice was filed. Thus, the Court DIRECTS the parties to SHOW CAUSE by July 31, 2026, why they should not be sanctioned for failure to comply with a Court order. Alternatively, they may file their notice regarding consent. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/28/2026. (SEJ)
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| Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Rodrick McConnell on behalf of Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna (McConnell, Matthew) |
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER directing the parties to file a joint notice by July 27, 2026, informing the Court whether they consent to the magistrate judge. The parties are free to withhold consent without adverse substantive consequences. Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(2). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/20/2026. (SEJ)
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #6 Defendants Officer Delia C. Luna and Naples Police Chief Ciro M. Dominguez's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Now that this case has been transferred to the Fort Myers Division of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Defendants' arguments that the Western District of Texas lacks personal jurisdiction over them are moot. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/20/2026. (SEJ)
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| Filing 22 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by all Divisional Judges on 7/17/2026. (TLS) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephen Barron and Blair Leake Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JNB) |
| Filing 20 Case TRANSFERRED from the Western District of Texas. Case assigned to District Judge Chappell and Magistrate Judge Huguelet. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-2168-SPC-KRH. (JNB) |
| Filing 19 Case transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 1:25-cv-01776. File received electronically |
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Filing 18
ORDER Transferring Case to the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.]
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| Filing 17 Opposed MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order Deadlines by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna, Kevin Rambosk. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Scheduling Order)(Leake, Blair) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 16 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna, Kevin Rambosk . (Leake, Blair) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 15 CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Michael James Ross. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 14 Proposed Scheduling Order by Michael James Ross. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 13 Proposed Scheduling Order by Michael James Ross. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
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Filing 12
Order for Proposed Scheduling Order. Scheduling recommendations/proposed scheduling order due to the Court within sixty (60) days after the appearance of any defendant. Proposed Scheduling Order due by 6/1/2026. Signed by Judge Dustin M. Howell. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.]
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| Filing 11 RESPONSE to Plaintiff's Reply Affidavit by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna. (Leake, Blair) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Filing, Reply Affidavit by Michael James Ross. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 10 Acknowledgment of Receipt of #7 Order to Show Cause. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 8 Certified Mail Receipt of #7 Order to Show Cause (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
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Filing 7
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Michael James Ross. Show Cause Response due by 3/25/2026. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (dm) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.]
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| Filing 6 MOTION to Dismiss by Michael James Ross. Attorney Blair J. Leake added to party Ciro M. Dominguez(pty:dft), Attorney Blair J. Leake added to party Delia C. Luna(pty:dft) by Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Defendants Luna and Dominguez)(Leake, Blair) Modified on 2/23/2026 to correct event type and docket text (dm). [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 5 Proposed Order to #4 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Sheriff Kevin Rambosk by Kevin Rambosk. (Leake, Blair) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 4 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Sheriff Kevin Rambosk by Kevin Rambosk. (Leake, Blair) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael James Ross. Ciro M. Dominguez served on 12/11/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; Delia C. Luna served on 12/11/2025, answer due 1/2/2026; Kevin Rambosk served on 11/10/2025, answer due 12/1/2025. (cnr) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Ciro M. Dominguez, Delia C. Luna, Kevin Rambosk. (lme) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number 2868), filed by Michael James Ross. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A3, #3 Exhibit A5, #4 Exhibit A7, #5 Receipt)(lme) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Michael James Ross. (lme) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Howell. (lme) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
| Case assigned to Judge Robert Pitman. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lme) [Transferred from txwd on 7/16/2026.] |
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