Metz v. City of Deland, Florida et al
Plaintiff: George Metz
Defendant: City of Deland, Florida and Jason Umberger
Case Number: 6:2026cv01568
Filed: July 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Nathan W Hill
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
September 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER to show cause as to George Metz. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of July 22, 2026 directing plaintiff to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions and a Disclosure Statement. (Doc. #4). Additionally, Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order to Show Cause of August 12, 2026 directing the Plaintiff to show cause and file a response within fourteen days. (Doc. #8 (the "First Order to Show Cause")). Plaintiff was warned that failure to comply with the First Order to Show Cause may result in the dismissal of this case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. (Id.) On August 25, 2026, Plaintiff filed a Disclosure Statement. (Doc. #12). However, the Disclosure Statement was stricken on August 26, 2026 and Plaintiff was directed to file a Disclosure Statement using the proper form. (Doc. 13). No Disclosure Statement has been filed since. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Orders within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/4/2026. (KM)
August 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER to strike re: #12 Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1 filed by George Metz. Plaintiff is directed to file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the form provided in Local Rule 3.03 within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. Failure to timely comply with this Order will result in a dismissal without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/26/2026. (KM)
August 25, 2026 Filing 12 ***STRICKEN per Order 13 *** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(MSN) Modified text on 8/26/2026 (EGP).
August 25, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by George Metz. Related case(s): Yes (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(MSN)
August 25, 2026 Filing 10 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #8 Order to show cause filed by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(MSN)
August 18, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT requesting a preliminary and permanent against City of Deland, Florida, Jason Umberger with Jury Demand. filed by George Metz. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (Chambers notified)(MSN)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER to show cause as to George Metz. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of directing counsel to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions and a Disclosure Statement. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/12/2026. (KM)
August 5, 2026 Filing 7 Remark: Unable to issue Summons and provide service copies to USMS until Amended Complaint is filed per #6 Order and Chambers. (JOS)
August 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER. The #1 Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as a shotgun pleading. On or before August 17, 2026, Plaintiff may file an amended complaint consistent with the directives of this Order. Failure to timely file an amended complaint may result in the closure of this action without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/2/2026. (JRI)
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ENDORSED ORDER granting #2 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. The Court determines that Plaintiff is a pauper and is entitled to proceed without payment of the filing fee. Plaintiff shall obtain the required forms for service of process from the Court's website and return the completed summons(es) (AO 440) and Marshal 285 form(s) to the Clerk. The Clerk is directed to provide the completed summons(es) and Marshal 285 form(s) to the United States Marshal. Upon receipt of the completed summons(es) and Marshal 285 form(s), the United States Marshal is directed to serve the summonses without cost to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 7/22/2026. (LDM)
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/22/2026. (KM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE to George Metz - A pro se litigant may consent to receive Notices of Electronic Filings by completing the consent form linked #here or by visiting the court's website at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/litigants-without-lawyers. (MSN)
July 20, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(MSN) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill.
July 20, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT requesting a preliminary injunction against City of Deland, Florida, Jason Umberger with Jury Demand filed by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Attachment, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Mailing Envelope) (Chambers notified)(MSN)

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