Dalton v. City of Largo et al
Plaintiff: Ariel Dalton
Defendant: City of Largo and Officer Stephanie Blitz
Pretrial Services: Greg Holder
Case Number: 8:2025cv01339
Filed: May 27, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sean P Flynn
Referring Judge: Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: 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
November 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MEDIATION ORDER: This case is set for mediation on May 4, 2026. Within seven days following the mediation conference, Lead Counsel shall file a Mediation Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 11/21/2025. (GTD)
November 20, 2025 Filing 23 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 05/04/2026 before Greg Holder. (AA)
November 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER: No later than November 24, 2025, Plaintiff must file a Mediation Notice. See Doc. #20. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 11/17/2025. (GTD)
November 3, 2025 Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Ariel Dalton. (AA)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 4/13/2026. Dispositive motions due by 6/8/2026. Pretrial Conference scheduled for December 10, 2026, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 13 B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Jury Trial scheduled for the January 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 13 B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Conduct mediation hearing by 5/18/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/30/2025. (SRC)
October 1, 2025 Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by City of Largo. (Kilpatrick, Jamie)
September 16, 2025 Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo with Jury Demand filed by Ariel Dalton.(MCB)
September 16, 2025 Filing 17 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Kilpatrick, Jamie)
September 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: The #14 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. Plaintiff Ariel Dalton's #1 Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Dalton may file an amended complaint no later than September 26, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/11/2025. (GTD)
July 31, 2025 Filing 15 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Ariel Dalton. (AA)
July 28, 2025 Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by City of Largo. (Attachments: #1 Arrest Affidavit)(Kilpatrick, Jamie)
June 18, 2025 Filing 13 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint filed by Ariel Dalton. (AA)
June 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's complaint. Defendants' response is due by July 28, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sean P. Flynn on 6/18/2025. (ACS)
June 17, 2025 Filing 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint by Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo. (Kilpatrick, Jamie)
June 17, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Jamie Alexandra Kilpatrick on behalf of Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo (Kilpatrick, Jamie)
June 17, 2025 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo. (Neiberger, Elizabeth)
June 17, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo. Related case(s): No (Neiberger, Elizabeth)
June 17, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Elizabeth Wilson Neiberger on behalf of Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo. Lead Counsel: Elizabeth W. Neiberger. (Neiberger, Elizabeth)
June 6, 2025 Filing 6 RETURN of service executed on 05/29/2025 by Ariel Dalton as to Stephanie Blitz (official capacity). (AA)
June 6, 2025 Filing 5 RETURN of service executed on 06/05/2025 by Ariel Dalton as to City of Largo. (AA)
June 6, 2025 Filing 4 RETURN of service executed on 06/02/2025 by Ariel Dalton as to Stephanie Blitz (individual capacity). (AA)
May 30, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (EJC)
May 27, 2025 Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Stephanie Blitz individual and official capacity, City of Largo. (AA)
May 27, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Stephanie Blitz, City of Largo with Jury Demand Filing fee $405.00, receipt number TPA72319 filed by Ariel Dalton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(AA)

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Represented By: Jamie Alexandra Kilpatrick
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Represented By: Jamie Alexandra Kilpatrick
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Represented By: Gregory P. Holder
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