Blue v. Jacksonville Transportation Authority et al
Plaintiff: Laverta Blue
Defendant: Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jax Transit Management Corp., Allied Adjusters, Inc. doing business as Allied Adjuster Services and Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr.
Case Number: 3:2026cv00915
Filed: April 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Laura Lothman Lambert
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER: On May 26, 2026, the Court directed the Clerk "to terminate all pending motions and close this case." Doc. #10 at 1. On June 1, 2026, plaintiff filed an Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form), doc. #13, which the Court construes as a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Because the case is closed, plaintiff's motion, id., is denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 6/2/2026. (WC)
June 1, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Laverta Blue. (BD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert.
June 1, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of Intent to File a Civil Action and Prosecute Claims by Laverta Blue (BD) Modified on 6/3/2026 to re-orient pages (BD).
May 28, 2026 Filing 11 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). (AW)
May 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER dismissing case re #9 Motion to Stay Proceedings for 30 Days or, in the Alternative, for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), the Clerk is directed to terminate all pending motions and close this case. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 5/26/2026. (MDJ)
May 11, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Stay Proceedings for 30 Days or, in the Alternative, for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice by Laverta Blue. (BD)
April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER denying without prejudice doc. #5 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form). Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and for Extension of Time to Complete Pre-Filing Conference and Defendant Disclosures, doc. #6, is denied as moot to the extent plaintiff requests leave to file an amended complaint. Plaintiff's motion is denied in all other respects. On or before May 11, 2026, plaintiff must either submit an amended complaint that sets forth the factual bases for her claims and a renewed Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form); or pay the filing fee. If plaintiff chooses to pay the filing fee, she is also encouraged to file an amended complaint in accordance with the principles outlined in this Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 4/27/2026. (WC)
April 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER: On April 24, 2026, plaintiff filed an Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. Doc. #5. As a result, the Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs filed on April 17, 2026, doc. #2 is denied as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 4/24/2026. (WC)
April 24, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and for Extension of Time to Complete Pre-filing Conference and Defendant Disclosures by Laverta Blue. (Attachments: #1 Draft Amended Complaint)(ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert.
April 24, 2026 Filing 5 AMENDED MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Laverta Blue. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert.
April 20, 2026 Filing 4 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 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 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 4/20/2026. (CKS)
April 17, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Laverta Blue. (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert.
April 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Laverta Blue. (No service copies provided) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(JVC)

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