Cuyler v. State of Florida et al
| James M. Cuyler |
| State of Florida, Reinaldo Ojeda, Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo, Walter Thomas, Andrew Cunningham, Memorial Motors, Inc, Lakeland Toyota Inc. and Flagship Credit Acceptance, LLC |
| 8:2025cv02168 |
| August 15, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Tampa Office |
| Thomas P Barber |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 11 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re #10 Notice of Appeal. (LNR) (Main Document 11 replaced on 10/3/2025) (KME). |
| FEES Paid by James M. Cuyler (Filing fee $605.00, Receipt Number TPA-72963). (KME) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 7 Order on Motion to Disqualify Judge / Juror, #4 Order Dismissing Case as Frivolous by James M. Cuyler. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number TPA-72963. (LNR) Modified text on 10/3/2025 (KME). |
Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER: "Plaintiff's Motion for Non-Joinder of State Court Circuit Judge; Colleen O'Brien of 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida" (Doc. #8) is denied. The Court notes that Judge O'Brien, like Judge Ojeda and Judge Cuellar-Stilo, is entitled to absolute judicial immunity. This case remains closed. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/18/2025. (ANL)
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| Filing 8 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Non-Joinder of State Court Circuit Judge Colleen O'Brien by James M. Cuyler. (LNR) |
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff James M. Cuyler's "Objection to the District Court Order Dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint 'With Prejudice' Rendered on August 22, 2025 and Plaintiff's Motion to Disqualify District Judge; Tom P. Barber" (Doc. #6) is denied. To the extent Plaintiff objects, the case has already been dismissed, and he is certainly able to appeal the Court's order, if appropriate. To the extent Plaintiff seeks disqualification or recusal, "adverse rulings alone do not provide a party with a basis for holding that the court's impartiality is in doubt." United States v. Singletary, 196 F. App'x 819, 820 (11th Cir. 2006) (quoting Byrne v. Nezhat, 261 F.3d 1075, 1103 (11th Cir. 2001)). Plaintiff does not provide any evidence besides these adverse rulings that the undersigned has any personal bias against him, nor has he shown how any alleged personal bias has impacted any rulings. This case remains closed. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 8/29/2025. (ANL)
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| Filing 6 MOTION to Disqualify Judge and OBJECTION re #4 Order Dismissing Case as Frivolous. (LNR) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA) |
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Filing 4
ORDER: Plaintiff's claims against Judge Ojeda and Judge Cuellar-Stilo are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's complaint is dismissed, without leave to amend. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, and thereafter close this case. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 8/22/2025. (ANL)
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| 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. (AMS) |
| Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo, Andrew Cunningham, Flagship Credit Acceptance, LLC, Lakeland Toyota Inc., Memorial Motors, Inc, Reinaldo Ojeda, State of Florida, Walter Thomas. (EGP) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo, Andrew Cunningham, Flagship Credit Acceptance, LLC, Lakeland Toyota Inc., Memorial Motors, Inc, Reinaldo Ojeda, State of Florida, Walter Thomas with Jury Demand Filing fee $405, receipt number TPA72771 filed by James M. Cuyler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(EGP) |
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