Dornberg v. Volusia County, Florida et al
Plaintiff: Matthew R. Dornberg
Defendant: Volusia County, Florida, Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood, Director Mark Flowers and Clerk Diane M. Matousek
Case Number: 6:2026cv00609
Filed: March 19, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Daniel C Irick
Referring Judge: Carlos E Mendoza
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
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
July 28, 2026 Filing 20 USCA Order - Reinstating Appeal as to #10 Notice of Appeal, filed by Matthew R. Dornberg. USCA number: 26-12134. ***Appeal reopened. ***Case Stayed. (LJC)
July 28, 2026 Filing 19 USCA Order Issued as a Mandate - Dismissed for Want of Prosecution as to #10 Notice of Appeal, filed by Matthew R. Dornberg. USCA number: 26-12134. (LJC)
July 28, 2026 Filing 18 ENTERED IN ERROR (LJC).
July 2, 2026 Filing 17 TRANSCRIPT information form filed by Matthew R. Dornberg re #14 Notice of Appeal,. USCA number: 26-12267. No transcript(s) requested. (MSN)
June 30, 2026 Filing 16 TRANSCRIPT information form filed by Matthew R. Dornberg re #10 Notice of Appeal,. USCA number: 26-12134. No transcript(s) requested. (MSN)
June 30, 2026 Filing 15 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to the U.S. Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit re #14 Notice of Appeal,. Filing fee not paid. (MSN)
June 30, 2026 Filing 14 AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #5 Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief #7 Judgment, #13 Order on Motion to Alter Judgment, Order on Motion for Reconsideration / Clarification, Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel, Order on Motion to Appeal In Forma Pauperis by Matthew R. Dornberg. Filing fee not paid. ***Case Stayed. (MSN)
June 30, 2026 ***11th Circuit Case Number: 26-12267 for #14 Notice of Appeal, filed by Matthew R. Dornberg. (LJC)
June 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Plaintiff's Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. 59(e) (Doc. #6) is DENIED. Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Counsel (Doc. #8) is DENIED. Plaintiff's Motion to Appeal In Forma Pauperis (Doc. #11) is DENIED. Any appeal by Plaintiff would not be taken in good faith under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 24(a) because Plaintiff has failed to make a substantial showing of the deprivation of any federal constitutional right. Thus, Plaintiff is not entitled to appeal as a pauper and shall pay the appellate filing fee as required by 28 U.S.C. 1915(a). Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 6/23/2026. (ALL)
June 22, 2026 ***11th Circuit Case Number: 26-12134 for #10 Notice of Appeal, filed by Matthew R. Dornberg. (LJC)
June 18, 2026 Filing 12 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to the U.S. Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit re #10 Notice of Appeal,. In Forma Pauperis Motion filed. (MSN)
June 18, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Appeal In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Matthew R. Dornberg. (MSN)
June 18, 2026 Filing 10 Protective NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #5 Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief #7 Judgment by Matthew R. Dornberg. Filing fee not paid. ***Case Stayed. (MSN) Modified on 6/18/2026 to edit docket text (MSN).
June 18, 2026 Filing 9 Supplemental NOTICE of Diligent Search for COunselin Support by Matthew R. Dornberg re #8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel (MSN)
June 11, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(1) by Matthew R. Dornberg. (MSN) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
June 1, 2026 Filing 7 JUDGMENT this case is DISMISSED with prejudice as to Counts One through Five. Count Six is DISMISSED without prejudice. ( Signed by Deputy Clerk) (MLB)
June 1, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Alter or Amend Judgment, MOTION for Reconsideration re #5 Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Matthew R. Dornberg. (MSN)
May 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 It is hereby ORDERED and ADJUDGED that this case is DISMISSED with prejudice as to Counts One through Five. The Clerk of the Court shall enter judgment accordingly as to Counts One through Five and is directed to close this case. Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Doc. #2) is DENIED. Count Six is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff's Motion for Ruling on Pending In Forma Pauperis Application and for Extension of Time to Effect Service (Doc. #4) is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 5/29/2026. (ALL)
May 29, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Ruling on Pending In Forma Pauperis Application and for Extension of Time to Effect Service by Matthew R. Dornberg. (MSN)
March 23, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Matthew R. Dornberg. Related case(s): Yes (MSN)
March 19, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Matthew R. Dornberg. (ARL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick.
March 19, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Matthew R. Dornberg. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ARL)

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