Dinkins v. United States of America et al
Plaintiff: MAKAYLA JOY DINKINS
Defendant: United States of America, United States Postal Service and THOMAS LEE BROWN, SR.
Case Number: 3:2026cv00726
Filed: April 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Monte C Richardson
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 23 U.S.C. § 134 P.I.- Auto Negligence
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 26, 2026 Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on 04/29/2026 by Makayla Joy Dinkins as to United States Postal Service. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Proof of Service for Defendant Weidner)(Sparks, Lauren) Modified text on 5/26/2026 (MCB).
May 26, 2026 Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on 04/21/2026 by Makayla Joy Dinkins as to United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Proof of Service for Defendant Kehoe)(Sparks, Lauren) Modified text on 5/26/2026 (MCB).
May 20, 2026 Filing 16 AFFIDAVIT by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Proof of Service for Defendant Weidner)(Sparks, Lauren) Counsel to refile using correct event. Modified text on 5/21/2026 (AA).
May 20, 2026 Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Proof of Service for Defendant Kehoe)(Sparks, Lauren) Counsel to refile using correct event. Modified text on 5/21/2026 (AA).
May 20, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren K. Sparks on behalf of Makayla Joy Dinkins (Sparks, Lauren)
April 8, 2026 REFUND for duplicate payment. Receipt number AFLMDC-24713718 refunded in the amount of $ $405.00 paid to Kendra T Lewis.. (NLC)
April 7, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Robert Waylon Thompson on behalf of Makayla Joy Dinkins. Lead Counsel: R. Waylon Thompson. (Thompson, Robert)
April 6, 2026 Filing 12 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)
April 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 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 4/6/2026. (CKS)
April 3, 2026 Filing 10 SUMMONS issued as to Thomas Lee Brown, Sr, United States Postal Service, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (MSN)
April 3, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE TO COUNSEL R. Waylon Thompson of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
April 3, 2026 Filing 8 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:26-cv-00726-WWB-MCR. (LAW)
April 2, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of by Makayla Joy Dinkins Civil Cover Sheet (Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
April 2, 2026 Filing 6 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
April 2, 2026 Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
April 2, 2026 Filing 4 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
April 2, 2026 Filing 3 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
April 2, 2026 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against all Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24713998) filed by Makayla Joy Dinkins (Attachments: #1 Plaintiff's Composite Exhibit A)(Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
April 2, 2026 Filing 1 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Makayla Joy Dinkins. (Thompson, Robert) Modified on 4/3/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).

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Plaintiff: MAKAYLA JOY DINKINS
Represented By: Lauren K. Sparks
Represented By: Robert Waylon Thompson
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