Metz v. Bishop et al
Plaintiff: George Metz
Defendant: City of Longwood, Florida, James D. Bishop and David Dowda
Case Number: 6:2026cv01569
Filed: July 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Robert M Norway
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
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 22, 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. (WLB)
July 20, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (WLB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway.
July 20, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Mailing Envelope) (WLB)

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