Metz v. Bishop et al
| George Metz |
| City of Longwood, Florida, James D. Bishop and David Dowda |
| 6:2026cv01569 |
| July 20, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Paul G Byron |
| Robert M Norway |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 19 Corrected DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(NLG) Modified on 9/11/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(NLG) |
Filing 17
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. #10 (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. #14). However, the Disclosure Statement was stricken on August 26, 2026 and Plaintiff was directed to file a Disclosure Statement using the proper form. (Doc. 15). 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)
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Filing 16
ORDER granting #7 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Plaintiff shall obtain the required forms on the Court's website and return the completed summons and Marshal 285 form to the Clerk on or before September 24, 2026. The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide the completed summons and Marshal 285 form to the United States Marshal. Upon receipt of the completed summons and Marshal 285 form, The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve the summons without cost to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/3/2026. (JBS)
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER to strike re: #14 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 8/27/2026. (KM)
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| Filing 14 **STRICKEN per Order No. 15.** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (WLB) Modified on 8/27/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by George Metz. Related case(s): Yes (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (WLB) |
| Filing 12 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #10 Order to show cause filed by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (WLB) |
| Filing 11 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand, filed by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(WLB) |
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Filing 10
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)
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| Filing 9 US Marshal 285 form for Service of Summons. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (WLB) |
| Filing 8 PROPOSED summons to be issued by George Metz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope) (WLB) |
| Filing 7 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. |
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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)
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Filing 5
ORDER denying without prejudice #2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Plaintiff may file a renewed request to proceed in forma pauperis by filing a completed Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs on or before August 14, 2026, or, alternatively, Plaintiff must pay the required filing fee of $405 on or before August 14, 2026. Failure to timely comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of Plaintiff's case without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/23/2026. (JBS)
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Filing 4
INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/22/2026. (KM)
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| 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) |
| 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. |
| 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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