Williams v. Department of Corrections, et al
Plaintiff: Anthony T Williams
Defendant: Chris Lane, Ricky Dixon and Michael Hale
Case Number: 3:2025cv00374
Filed: April 7, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Referring Judge: Laura Lothman Lambert
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Civil Rights (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 4, 2025 Filing 22 JUDGMENT dismissing the case without prejudice for Plaintiff Anthony T. William's lack of prosecution. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 6/4/2025. (GL)
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE; directions to the Clerk. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 6/3/2025. (CAW)
April 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER to show cause why this case should not be dismissed without prejudice for plaintiff's failure to honestly disclose his litigation history; show cause response due by 5/21/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 4/23/2025. (CAW)
April 9, 2025 Filing 19 NOTICE to pro se litigant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 4/9/2025. (CAW) Modified text on 4/10/2025 (CAW).
April 7, 2025 Filing 18 Case transferred in from District of Florida Northern; Case Number 4:24-cv-00485. File received electronically
April 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER re #15 Second Amended Complaint. It is ORDERED that the clerk of the court shall TRANSFER this civil action to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and shall close this case in the Northern District of Florida. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 4/4/2025. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 26, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #16 ORDER DENYING EMERGENCY RELIEF. (baf) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER DENYING EMERGENCY RELIEF - The #11 report and recommendation is accepted and adopted as the court's further opinion. The petition for a writ of mandamus, ECF No. #9, and the motions for an injunction, ECF Nos. #6 and #14, are denied. The case is remanded to the magistrate judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE on 2/25/2025. (baf) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 24, 2025 Filing 15 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against CHRIS LANE, RICKY DIXON, MICHAEL HALE, filed by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (No service copies filed.) (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 24, 2025 Filing 14 MOTION FOR INJUNCTION AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 24, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE notified that action is needed Re: #11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION, #13 Objection to Report and Recommendations (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 24, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, #15 Amended Complaint. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 18, 2025 Filing 13 OBJECTION to #11 Report and Recommendations by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to JUDGE ROBERT L HINKLE for all further proceedings. SENIOR JUDGE WILLIAM STAFFORD no longer assigned to case. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 2/14/2025. (erl)**Please use the new judge's initials for all future filings: 4:24cv485-RH/MJF. [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 6, 2025 Filing 11 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #9 PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS. For the reasons set forth above, the undersigned respectfully RECOMMENDS that the District Court DENY Plaintiff's "Petition for Writ of Mandamus." Doc. #9. (Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 3/6/2025.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 2/6/2025. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
February 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER re #7 Amended Complaint. The clerk of the court shall send to Plaintiff: a. a notice of voluntary dismissal form; and b. a civil rights complaint form for use by prisoners. This case number should be written on the forms. The words "Second Amended Complaint" should be written on the complaint form. On or before 3/5/2025, Plaintiff shall file: a. an amended civil rights complaint, which must be typed or clearly written and submitted on the Northern District's form; ORb. file a notice of voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 2/6/2025. (jcw)(Forms sent as ordered.) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 31, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #9 (PETITION FOR) WRIT OF MANDAMUS. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 30, 2025 Filing 9 (PETITION FOR) WRIT OF MANDAMUS by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 29, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #4 Complaint. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Because Plaintiff has no funds accrued in his prison trust fund account, the court will not assess Plaintiff an initial partial filing fee as provided in 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(1)(A). The clerk of the court shall MAIL a copy of this order, with the appropriate cover letter to: Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500, Attention: Agency Clerk. The clerk of court shall refer Plaintiffs complaint, Doc. #4, to the undersigned for screening under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 1/28/2025. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 28, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #7 Proposed Amended Complaint. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 27, 2025 Filing 7 PROPOSED FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants., filed by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (No service copies filed.) (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 16, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #4 Complaint, #5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #6 MOTION FOR INJUNCTION AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 15, 2025 Filing 6 MOTION FOR INJUNCTION AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 15, 2025 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
January 15, 2025 Filing 4 COMPLAINT against CHRIS LANE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CHARLES HENSON, MIKE MASHBURN, filed by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (No service copies filed.) (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
December 11, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER re #1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS. The clerk of the court shall send to Plaintiff: a. a notice of voluntary dismissal form; b. a civil rights complaint form for use by prisoners; and c. a form application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.This case number should be written on the forms. If Plaintiff desires to proceed with this action, on or before 1/10/2025, Plaintiff shall: a. pay $405 to the clerk of the court or file a properly completed application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis; AND b. file a civil rights complaint, which must be typed or clearly written, submitted on the court-approved form, and titled "Complaint." Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 12/11/2024. (jcw)(Forms sent as ordered.) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
December 4, 2024 Filing 2 Notice to Pro Se (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
December 4, 2024 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]
December 3, 2024 Filing 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS by ANTHONY T WILLIAMS. (Filing fee was not paid. No service copies filed.) (jcw) [Transferred from flnd on 4/7/2025.]

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