Coastal Family Church et al v. The Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida
| Coastal Family Church, Jerald W Tilton, Maria A Tilton and Valerie A Palmer |
| Sandra Upchurch |
| 3:2026cv00652 |
| March 25, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Laura Lothman Lambert |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| ***11th Circuit Case Number: 26-11558-H for #15 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by Coastal Family Church, Jerald W Tilton, Valerie A Palmer, Maria A Tilton. (SJW) |
| Filing 16 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to the U.S. Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit re #15 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory. Filing fee paid. (JDR) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #14 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Coastal Family Church, Valerie A Palmer, Jerald W Tilton, Maria A Tilton. Filing fee paid $605, receipt number AFLMDC-24890600. (Hill, Avery) |
Filing 14
ORDER denying #13 Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs are cautioned against the continued filing of emergency motions without adequate justification. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/3/2026. (MMB)
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| Filing 13 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Jerald W Tilton, Maria A Tilton. (Schmid, Daniel) |
| Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Sandra Upchurch with Jury Demand. filed by Maria A Tilton, Jerald W Tilton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State-Court Injunction)(Schmid, Daniel) |
| Filing 11 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 10
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 3/27/2026. (CKS)
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| Filing 9 SUMMONS issued as to The Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida. (TDC) |
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Filing 8
ORDER denying #2 Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Motion for Preliminary Injunction and dismissing without prejudice #1 Verified Complaint. To the extent that Plaintiffs can name a proper defendant in this action, they may file an amended complaint on or before April 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 3/27/2026. (MDJ)
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #5 Motion to Admit Daniel J. Schmid Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Daniel J. Schmid is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of plaintiffs and shall register with the Court's electronic case filing (ECF) system if he has not done so already. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 3/26/2026. (WC)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Daniel J. Schmid Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MDC) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Daniel J. Schmid to appear pro hac vice by All Plaintiffs. (Schmid, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-652-WWB-LLL. (AA) |
| Filing 3 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Coastal Family Church, Valerie A Palmer, Jerald W Tilton, Maria A Tilton. (Hill, Avery) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24673768 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Daniel J. Schmid. (Hill, Avery) |
| Filing 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Coastal Family Church, Valerie A Palmer, Jerald W Tilton, Maria A Tilton. (Hill, Avery) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against The Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24668191) filed by Maria A Tilton, Jerald W Tilton, Coastal Family Church, Valerie A Palmer. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pastor Palmer's Emergency Motion for Relief from the Court, #2 Exhibit Fifth District Court of Appeal Order dated January 30, 2026, #3 Exhibit Fifth District Court of Appeal Order dated February 13, 2026, #4 Exhibit Pastor Palmer's Declarations, #5 Exhibit Supreme Court of Florida Disposition Decisio, #6 Exhibit Don Rosenthal Email Communication dated November 26, 2024, #7 Exhibit Commercial Contract for Sale of 2501-A Moody Boulevard, #8 Exhibit Harrison's Complaint, #9 Exhibit Order Granting Harrison's Motion for Temporary Injunctive Relief, #10 Exhibit Harrison's Motion for Temporary Injunctive Relief, #11 Exhibit Pastor Palmer's Response in Opposition to Motion for TRO, #12 Exhibit Harrison's Reply to Response in Opposition to Motion, #13 Exhibit Transcript of Hearing Regarding Motion for TRO, #14 Exhibit Coastal Family Church Special Exception Package, #15 Exhibit City of Flagler Beach Public Hearing Notice, #16 Exhibit United States Postal Service Certified Mail Receipt, #17 Exhibit Don Rosenthal Email Communication dated November 20, 2024, #18 Exhibit City of Flagler Beach Approval of Coastal Family Church Request, #19 Exhibit Zander Burger Affidavit dated January 28, 2026, #20 Exhibit Declaration of Condominium for Flagler Square, a Condominium, #21 Exhibit Dollar Tree Store Prohibited Uses, #22 Exhibit Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #171 Website and Search, #23 Exhibit Junque in the Trunk Website, #24 Exhibit Flagler Square-JAX, Inc. Cease and Desist Letter, #25 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Hill, Avery) |
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