Taveras et al v. The State of Florida et al
Plaintiff: Eliezer Taveras and Valeria R Taveras
Defendant: The State of Florida, Ashley Moody, Honorable Christine Arendas, Servis One, Inc. doing business as BSI Financial Services, Christiana Trust, A Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Fay Servicing, LLC, U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust and Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC
Case Number: 6:2023cv02397
Filed: December 28, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Paul G Byron
2 Judge: Embry J Kidd
Nature of Suit: Real Property: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 23, 2024 Filing 59 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Admit into Evidence Forensic Expert Testimonies by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Appendix) (e-portal)(ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 23, 2024 Filing 58 Counter MOTION for Sanctions by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (e-portal) (ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 23, 2024 Filing 57 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Admit into Evidence Fedex Mailing dated 3/28/2016 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (e-portal)(ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 23, 2024 Filing 56 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice #6 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (e-portal) (ARL)
February 23, 2024 Filing 55 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Admit into Evidence Valeria Taveras Declaration Executed on 2/21/2024 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Valeria Taveras, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B) (e-portal)(ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 22, 2024 Filing 54 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by The State of Florida. Related case(s): Yes (Schwieterman, Jessica)
February 22, 2024 Filing 53 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by The State of Florida. (Schwieterman, Jessica)
February 20, 2024 Filing 52 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lee Schwieterman on behalf of The State of Florida (Schwieterman, Jessica)
February 15, 2024 Filing 51 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Declare Plaintiffs Vexatious Litigants by Fay Servicing, LLC, Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust. (Diaz, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 15, 2024 Filing 50 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Alternatively to Stay Matter by Fay Servicing, LLC, Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust. (Diaz, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 12, 2024 Filing 49 Emergency MOTION to Expedite re #4 MOTION for TRO by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Declaration in Support) (e-portal)(chambers notified)(ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
February 8, 2024 Filing 48 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum of Law filed by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Appendix) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 47 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Adam Diaz of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 46 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice #5 International Covenant on Civil Rights and Political Right and American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (e-portal) (ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 45 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice #4 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 44 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice #3 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 43 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice #2 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 42 NOTICE to the Courts to take judicial notice #1 by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (e-portal) (ARL)
February 8, 2024 Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Alexander Diaz on behalf of Fay Servicing, LLC, Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC (Diaz, Adam)
February 6, 2024 Filing 40 RETURN of service executed on 02/05/2024 by Valeria R Taveras, Eliezer Taveras as to Fay Servicing, LLC. (e-portal) (ARL)
February 6, 2024 Filing 39 Corrected CERTIFICATE of service by The State of Florida re #36 Certificate of service. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 6, 2024 Filing 38 CERTIFICATE of service by Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 6, 2024 Filing 37 CERTIFICATE of service by Ashley Moody. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 6, 2024 Filing 36 CERTIFICATE of service by The State of Florida. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 6, 2024 Filing 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re #30 MOTION to Quash filed by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (e-portal)(ARL)
February 2, 2024 Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lee Schwieterman on behalf of Christine Arendas (Schwieterman, Jessica)
February 2, 2024 Filing 33 WAIVER of service returned executed on January 31st, 2024 as to Christine Arendas. (Schwieterman, Jessica) Modified on 2/2/2024 to edit docket text (EAM).
January 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Immediate Recusal and Disqualification #17 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 1/31/2024. (RMF)
January 30, 2024 Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum of Law by Ashley Moody. (Schwieterman, Jessica) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
January 30, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE of Limited Appearance and MOTION to Quash Service of Process and to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction over Defendant by Jessica Lee Schwieterman on behalf of The State of Florida (Schwieterman, Jessica) (Modified on 1/31/2024, to edit text) (BGR).
January 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant may have until and through February 15, 2024, to respond to the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/26/2024. (Kidd, Embry)
January 25, 2024 Filing 28 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust. Related case(s): Yes (Diaz, Adam)
January 25, 2024 Filing 27 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #7 Interested Persons Order by U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust. (Diaz, Adam)
January 25, 2024 Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint by U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust. (Diaz, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
January 22, 2024 Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lee Schwieterman on behalf of Ashley Moody (Schwieterman, Jessica)
January 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective February 1, 2021 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 1/19/2024. (RMF)
January 18, 2024 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Alexander Diaz on behalf of U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust (Diaz, Adam)
January 16, 2024 Filing 22 WAIVER of service returned executed on 01/05/2024 by Valeria R Taveras, Eliezer Taveras as to Christiana Trust, A Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Servis One, Inc. (e-portal) (ARL)
January 16, 2024 Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on 1/08/2024 by Valeria R Taveras, Eliezer Taveras as to The State of Florida. (e-portal) (ARL)
January 16, 2024 Filing 20 RETURN of service executed on 1/08/2024 by Valeria R Taveras, Eliezer Taveras as to Ashley Moody. (e-portal) (ARL)
January 16, 2024 Filing 19 RETURN of service executed on 1/05/2024 by Valeria R Taveras, Eliezer Taveras as to U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust. (e-portal) (ARL)
January 16, 2024 Filing 18 STATUS report by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (e-portal) (ARL)
January 11, 2024 Filing 17 Emergency MOTION to Disqualify Judge by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration)(ARL) (e-portal) (chambers notified) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
January 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER denying #15 Motion for Reconsideration. Upon review of the Motion, the Court finds no basis to reconsider its prior Order informing Plaintiffs that their initial motion will be ruled upon in due course. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/10/2024. (Kidd, Embry)
January 10, 2024 Filing 15 Emergency Ex Parte MOTION for Reconsideration re 13 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support of Motion) (e-portal)(chambers notified)(ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
January 5, 2024 Filing 14 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Eliezer Taveras. Related case(s): Yes (ARL) (e-portal)
January 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER denying #9 Letter to District Judge Honorable Paul G. Byron, construed as a Motion for Immediate Ruling on #4 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida is one of the busiest in the country. The Court is aware of the #4 the Motion and will issue a ruling on it in due course. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/5/2024. (RMN)
January 5, 2024 Filing 12 Case Reassigned to Judge Wendy W. Berger. New case number: 6:23-cv-2397-WWB-EJK. Judge Paul G. Byron no longer assigned to the case. (RN)
January 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER. It is ORDERED that this case is transferred to the Honorable Judge Wendy Berger, with her consent, pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(a), Middle District of Florida. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/4/2024. (REG)
January 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/3/2024. (JOR)
January 3, 2024 Filing 9 Emergency MOTION for Immediate Ruling on #4 MOTION for TRO and #6 Declaration by Eliezer Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(ARL) (e-portal) (chamber notified) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd.
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd for Report and Recommendations. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/2/2024. (KM)
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/2/2024. (KM)
January 2, 2024 Filing 6 DECLARATION of Eliezer Taveras re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Eliezer Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(eportal) (RPB) Modified on 1/2/2024 to edit the docket text (RPB).
December 29, 2023 Filing 5 Emergency MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to allow Electronic notification to Plaintiffs by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (ARL) (e-portal) (chambers notified)
December 29, 2023 Filing 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Appendix, #2 Proposed Order #3 Affidavit Eliezer Tavares, #4 Affidavit Valeria Taveras) (ARL). (e-portal) (chambers notified)
December 29, 2023 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to All Defendants. (ARL)
December 28, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE of Constitutional Question by Eliezer Taveras, Valeria R Taveras (ARL)
December 28, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand Filing fee $405, receipt number ORL110310 filed by Valeria R Taveras, Eliezer Taveras. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, , #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Proposed Summons, #10 Proposed Summons, #11 Proposed Summons, #12 Proposed Summons, #13 Proposed Summons, #14 Proposed Summons, #15 Civil Cover Sheet)(ARL) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/29/2023: #16 Exhibit 3) (ARL).

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Plaintiff: Eliezer Taveras
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Plaintiff: Valeria R Taveras
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Defendant: The State of Florida
Represented By: Jessica Lee Schwieterman
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Defendant: Ashley Moody
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Defendant: Honorable Christine Arendas
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Defendant: Servis One, Inc. doing business as BSI Financial Services
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Defendant: Christiana Trust, A Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
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Defendant: U.S. Bank, National Association as legal title trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust
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