Dillon v. City of Jacksonville Beach et al
| Robert Dillon |
| City of Jacksonville Beach, Scott O'Connell, James Walters and T.K. Waters |
| Michael I. Coulson |
| 3:2026cv01930 |
| June 10, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Jacksonville Office |
| Patricia D Barksdale |
| Jordan Emery Pratt |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Both |
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Filing 56
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Siddartha Rao Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
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Filing 55
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 11/30/2026; Joinder of Parties due by 11/30/2026; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 3/24/2027; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 4/23/2027; Discovery due by 6/23/2027; Dispositive motions due by 7/23/2027; Conduct mediation hearing by 9/29/2027 (Lead counsel to coordinate dates); All other motions due by 11/16/2027; Pretrial statement due by 12/7/2027; Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/14/2027 at 3:00 PM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 A before Judge Jordan Emery Pratt; Jury Trial set for trial term commencing 1/3/2028 at 9:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 A before Judge Jordan Emery Pratt. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 8/6/2026. (Attachments: #1 Docket Sheet, #2 Mediation Report) (TPL).
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Filing 54
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Robert Dillon. Related case(s): Yes (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 53
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 52
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas Warren on behalf of Robert Dillon. Lead Counsel: Nicholas Warren. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 51
ENDORSED ORDER. By August 19, 2026, Robert Dillon must notify the court who will be serving as lead counsel. See Local Rule 2.02(a). By the same day, Scott O'Connell and James Walters must file disclosure statements using the standard form on the court's website, www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-303-disclosure-statement. See Local Rule 3.03. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on August 5, 2026. (JCB)
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Filing 50
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by James Walters. (Mereness, Brett)
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Filing 49
NOTICE canceling Rule 16(b) Conference hearing scheduled for 8/5/2026 before Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. (TLS)
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Filing 48
ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #35 Amended Complaint by James Walters.(Mereness, Brett)
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Filing 47
Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-01930-JEP-PDB. Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson no longer assigned to the case. (FLMD_CMECF_SVC01, )
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Filing 46
ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #35 Amended Complaint by City of Jacksonville Beach.(Jadon, David)
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Filing 45
ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #35 Amended Complaint by T.K. Waters.(Harrell, Sonya)
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Filing 44
TRANSFER IN from Fort Myers Division on 07/28/2026 Case Number 2:26-cv-1936. Case assigned to District Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New Case Number: 3:26-cv-1930-JEP-MCR. (LF)
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Filing 43
RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by Robert Dillon as to Scott O'Connell. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 42
NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher J. Stearns on behalf of Scott O'Connell (Stearns, Christopher)
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Filing 41
OPINION AND ORDER granting Defendant City of Jacksonville Beach's #31 Motion to Transfer Venue. The Clerk is directed to transfer this case to the Jacksonville Division of the Middle District of Florida for all further proceedings. The Clerk shall terminate all deadlines and close the Fort Myers file. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/27/2026. (BCW)
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Filing 40
WAIVER of service returned Unexecuted as to Scott O'Connell, filed by Robert Dillon. (Attachments: #1 Service Waiver Request)(Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 39
SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Robert Dillon as to Scott O'Connell. (Tilley, Daniel)
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Filing 38
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brett Gordon Mereness on behalf of James Walters. Lead Counsel: Brett G. Mereness. (Mereness, Brett)
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Filing 37
Case Reassigned to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. New case number: 2:26-cv-01936-SPC-KRH. Judge John E. Steele no longer assigned to the case. (FLMD_CMECF_SVC01, )
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Filing 36
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by T.K. Waters. (Harrell, Sonya)
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Filing 35
AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Jacksonville Beach, Scott O'Connell, James Walters, T.K. Waters with Jury Demand, filed by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 34
RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case filed by Robert Dillon. (Silverberg, Steven)
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Filing 33
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by T.K. Waters.(Harrell, Sonya)
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Filing 32
CERTIFICATE of compliance Updated Rule 3.01(g) by City of Jacksonville Beach. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 31
MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case by City of Jacksonville Beach. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 30
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by City of Jacksonville Beach. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Jadon, David)
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's, T.K. Waters, Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. (Doc. #28). On or before July 8, 2026, Defendant must file Defendant's response to Plaintiff's Complaint. (Doc. #1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/2/2026. (KDM)
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Filing 28
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by T.K. Waters. (Harrell, Sonya) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
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Filing 27
WAIVER of service returned executed on 6/18/26 by Robert Dillon as to James Walters. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 26
RETURN of service executed on 6/11/26 by Robert Dillon as to City of Jacksonville Beach. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 25
RETURN of service executed on 6/10/26 by Robert Dillon as to T.K. Waters. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 24
ORDER dismissing defendant Bob Gualtieri, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Pinellas County, without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The Clerk shall terminate this defendant on the docket and correct the caption of the case to reflect the dismissal. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 6/26/2026. (BCW)
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Filing 23
NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Robert Dillon (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 22
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by City of Jacksonville Beach. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by David Jadon on behalf of City of Jacksonville Beach. Lead Counsel: David R. Jadon. (Jadon, David)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 8/5/2026 at 11:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. Case Management Report due by 7/29/2026. The parties shall use the following Zoom link: Join ZoomGov Meetinghttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1652744523?pwd=AIN8zoTleh37j9ADt6OTbZ65FAwBs1.1; Meeting ID: 165 274 4523; Passcode: 551664. (CGW)
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Filing 19
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bob Gualtieri. (Rozelle, Paul)
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Filing 18
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Paul G. Rozelle on behalf of Bob Gualtieri. Lead Counsel: Paul G. Rozelle. (Rozelle, Paul)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Appearance by Paul G. Rozelle on behalf of Bob Gualtieri (Rozelle, Paul)
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting #7 Motion for Special Admission for Siddartha Rao to appear specially to represent Plaintiff Robert Dillon. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Rao already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/11/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER granting #6 Motion for Special Admission for Ira J. Lipton to appear specially to represent Plaintiff Robert Dillon. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Lipton already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/11/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting #5 Motion for Special Admission for Steven M. Silverberg to appear specially to represent Plaintiff Robert Dillon. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Silverberg already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/11/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting #4 Motion for Special Admission for Lauren J. Yu to appear specially to represent Plaintiff Robert Dillon. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Yu already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/11/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting #3 Motion for Special Admission for Nathan Freed Wessler to appear specially to represent Plaintiff Robert Dillon. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Wessler already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/11/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 11
CIVIL Action Order Signed by all Divisional Judges on 6/11/2026. (TLS)
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Filing 10
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ira J. Lipton, Lauren J Yu, Nathan Freed Wessler,Siddartha Rao, Steven M. Silverberg Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JTM)
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Filing 9
SUMMONS issued as to City of Jacksonville Beach, Bob Gualtieri, Scott O'Connell, James Walters, T.K. Waters. (JTM)
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Filing 8
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-1936-JES-KRH. Motion(s) REFERRED: #6 MOTION for Ira J. Lipton to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088897 for $150 , #3 MOTION for Nathan Freed Wessler to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088810 for $150 , #7 MOTION for Siddartha Rao to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088955 for $150 , #5 MOTION for Steven M. Silverberg to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088849 for $150 , #4 MOTION for Lauren J. Yu to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088832 for $150 . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. (JTM)
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Filing 7
MOTION for Siddartha Rao to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088955 for $150 by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 6
MOTION for Ira J. Lipton to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088897 for $150 by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 5
MOTION for Steven M. Silverberg to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088849 for $150 by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 4
MOTION for Lauren J. Yu to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088832 for $150 by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Nathan Freed Wessler to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25088810 for $150 by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 2
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Robert Dillon. (Warren, Nicholas)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25088417) filed by Robert Dillon. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons City of Jacksonville Beach, #3 Proposed Summons O'Connell, #4 Proposed Summons Walters, #5 Proposed Summons Waters, #6 Proposed Summons Gualtieri)(Warren, Nicholas)
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