Petrano et al v. U.S. Department of Education et al
| David Frank Petrano and Mary Katherine Day Petrano |
| U.S. Department of Education, Douglas W. Neway, John Miller, Bradford County Telegraph Incorporated, John M. Miller and United States Trustee - JAX 7/13 |
| 3:2025cv01487 |
| December 15, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Monte C Richardson |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Filing 20 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). (JVC) |
Filing 19
ORDER dismissing case for failure to prosecute and comply with Court orders. The Clerk is directed to terminate all pending motions and close this case. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/12/2026. (MDJ)
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| Filing 23 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by David Frank Petrano. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to Allow Fee Waiver Filing by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-I)(ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified on 6/12/2026 to edit date filed (ELA). |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time. On or before June 5, 2026, Plaintiffs shall either complete and file amended Applications to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form), or pay the required filing fee. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of this action without further notice. No further extensions will be granted absent unavoidable extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 6/3/2026. (TAM)
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| Filing 17 MOTION for Extension of Time to "complete and refile In Forma Pauperis fee waiver application," filed by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
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Filing 16
ORDER denying without prejudice #10 #11 Plaintiffs' Motions to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and #9 #14 #15 Plaintiffs' Motions for Extensions of Time. Plaintiffs' filings due by 5/26/26. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 5/12/2026. (TAM)
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| Filing 15 SECOND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Initial Brief by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 14 EMERGENCY MOTION for Leave to File for second extension of time, filed by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (Chambers notified) (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of docketing bankruptcy record on appeal advising counsel to comply with Rule 8018. Notice of appeal filed in U.S. District Court on 12/15/2025. (MCB) |
| Filing 12 BANKRUPTCY RECORD on appeal consisting of items as designated on transmittal (Attachments: #1 1b Order on Appeal, #2 1c Appellant Designation, #3 1d Public Docket, #4 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000001_Voluntary_Petition_under_Chapter_12_Installments_Schedules_and_Statements_Not, #5 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000017_Schedules_A_-_J_and_Summary_of_Assets_Includes_addition_or_deletion_of_creditor, #6 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000028_Amended_Motion_to_Dismiss_Case_Complaint_to_Determine_Equitable_Interest_and_Pe, #7 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000032_Opposition_Response_to_Creditors_Bradford_County_Telegraph_Incorporateds_and_Jo, #8 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000040_Order_Scheduling_Trial_-Evidentiary_Hearing_on_Debtors_Motion_to_Exclude_Claim, #9 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000046_Order_Scheduling_Trial_on_Amended_Motion_to_Dismiss_Case_Complaint_to_Determine, #10 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000050_Motion_to_Dismiss_Case_AND_NOTICE_OF_HEARING_Filed_by_Trustee_Douglas_W_Neway_-, #11 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000057_Amended_Motion_Motion_to_Exclude_Claim_of_US_Department_of_Education_from_Chap, #12 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000063_ParT_1_Opposition_to_Trustee_Motion_to_Dismiss_Chapter_12_Bankruptcy_Case_and_Memorandu, #13 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000063_ParT_2_, #14 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000064_Declaration_of_Mary_Katherine_Day_Petrano_in_Opposition_to_Trustee_Motion_to_Dis, #15 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000065_Declaration_of_David_Frank_Petrano_in_Opposition_to_Trustee_Motion_to_Dismissal, #16 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000067_Order_Scheduling_Trial_on_Amended_Motion_Motion_to_Exclude_Claim_of_US_Depart, #17 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000069_Amended_Summary_of_Assets__Amended_Schedule_ABSchedule_DSchedule_EFSchedul, #18 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000075_Response_to_Debtors_Amended_Motion_to_Exclude_Claim_of_US_Department_of_Educa, #19 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000078_ParT_1_Objection_to_Claim, #20 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000078_ParT_2_, #21 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000078_ParT_3_, #22 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000079_Declaration_Re_Declaration_of_David_Frank_Petrano_in_Support_of_Objection_to_US, #23 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000081_Notice_of_Hearing_on_Objection_to_Claim, #24 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000084_Request_for_Judicial_Notice_Filed_by_Douglas_W_Neway_on_behalf_of_Trustee_Dougla, #25 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000091_Declaration_Re_of_Mary_Katherine_Day_Petrano_for_Trial_in_Opposition_to_Chapter, #26 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000094_Debtors_Motion_for_Taking_Notice_of_Bankruptcy_Orders_for_Trial_on_Chapter_12_T, #27 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000096_Emergency_Motion_for_Remote_Video_Appearance_at_the_Trials_on_September_30_2025, #28 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000097_Declaration_Re_of_Mary_Katherine_Day-Petrano_in_Support_of_Emergency_Motion_for, #29 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000102_ParT_1_Proposed_Exhibits_ranging_from_1_to_4_5_documents_attached_filed_on_behalf_of, #30 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000102_ParT_2_, #31 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000102_ParT_3_, #32 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000102_ParT_4_, #33 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000102_ParT_5_, #34 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000103_Order_Denying_Motion_for_Remote_Video_Appearance_at_September_30_2025_Trial_and, #35 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000107_Order_Scheduling_Trial_re_Motion_to_Strike_Creditors_John_Millers_and_Bradfor, #36 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000125_Order_on_Debtors_Motion_to_Take_Judicial_Notice_of_Bankruptcy_Orders_for_Trial, #37 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_1_Exhibit_List_in_Compliance_with_Order_Setting_Trial, #38 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_2_, #39 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_3_, #40 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_4_, #41 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_5_, #42 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_6_, #43 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_7_, #44 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_8_, #45 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_9_, #46 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_10_, #47 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_11_, #48 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_12_, #49 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_13_, #50 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_14_, #51 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_15_, #52 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_16_, #53 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_17_, #54 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_18_, #55 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_19_, #56 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_20_, #57 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_21_, #58 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_22_, #59 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_23_, #60 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_24_, #61 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_25_, #62 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_26_, #63 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_27_, #64 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_28_, #65 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_29_, #66 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_30_, #67 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_31_, #68 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_32_, #69 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_33_, #70 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_34_, #71 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_35_, #72 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_36_, #73 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_37_, #74 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_38_, #75 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_39_, #76 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_40_, #77 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_41_, #78 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_42_, #79 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_43_, #80 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_44_, #81 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_45_, #82 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_46_, #83 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_47_, #84 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000127_ParT_48_, #85 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000128_Hearing_Proceeding_Memo_-_Ruling_APPEARANCES_WITNESSES_EVIDENCE_RULING_1_T, #86 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000144_Amended_Objection_to_Claim, #87 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000178_Order_Denying_Amended_Motion_to_Exclude_Claim_of_US_Department_of_Education_fr, #88 3-25-bk-02188_Docket_000179_Order_Granting_Motion_to_Dismiss_Chapter_12_Case_And_Dismissing_Case)(Miguenes, Guillermo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/26/2026: #89 Transmittal of Record to District Court) (MDC). Modified on 3/26/2026 to add Transmittal of Record (MDC). |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by David Frank Petrano. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Appellants Initial Brief by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 8 EMERGENCY MOTION for Stay Pending Appeal by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (Chambers notified) (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(ELA) |
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Filing 7
ORDER denying without prejudice #2 #3 Plaintiffs' Motions to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Plaintiffs' filings due by 3/3/26. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/17/2026. (TAM)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE titled, "Issue raised on Appeal," filed by David Frank Petrano and Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (JVC) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS) |
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Filing 4
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 12/17/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 3 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Mary Katherine Day Petrano. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by David Frank Petrano. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants titled as "Motion to Compel Transmission of Bankruptcy Appeal, Prevent Improper Dismissal, and Grant Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis" filed by David Frank Petrano, Mary Katherine Day Petran . (Attachments: #1 Attachment, #2 Memorandum of Law, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Cover Letter)(ELA) |
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