McKinney v. Derry et al
| Jermaine McKinney |
| City of Tampa, Sheriff Chad Chronister, Officer Neal Smith, Gary Sandel, Gregory Vanheyst, Michelle Doherty and Mary K. Mainland |
| 8:2026cv00228 |
| January 27, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Steven D Merryday |
| Amanda Arnold Sansone |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 60 RETURN of service executed on 7/9/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to City of Tampa. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 59 RETURN of service executed on 7/1/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to Chad Chronister. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 58 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Jermaine McKinney as to Neal Smith. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 57 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Jermaine McKinney as to Gary Sandel. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) Modified on 7/24/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 56 RETURN of service executed on 7/1/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to Michelle Doherty. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 55 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Jermaine McKinney as to Mary K. Mainland. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 54 RETURN of service executed on 7/16/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to Gregory Vanheyst. (LNR) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/23/2026: #1 Mailing Envelope) (LNR). |
| Filing 53 RESPONSE in Opposition re #52 MOTION for Leave to File Responses in Opposition to Doc. 21 and 25 filed by Bob Gualtieri. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Order of Detention Pending Trial)(Rozelle, Paul) |
| Filing 52 MOTION for Leave to File Responses in Opposition to Doc. 21 and 25 by Jermaine McKinney. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Response in Opposition to Doc. 21, #2 Exhibit B-Response in Opposition to Doc. 25, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(LNR) |
| NOTICE of CONSENT to Receive Notices of Electronic Filings at the email address of record by Jermaine McKinney. (RPB) |
Filing 51
ENDORSED ORDER: The pro se plaintiff's motions (Doc. 49 and 50) to amend an earlier response to the motions to dismiss and to amend the complaint are DENIED. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/6/2026. (BES)
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| Filing 50 FINAL MOTION to Amend #4 Amended Complaint, #40 Response in Opposition to Motion by Jermaine McKinney. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(LNR) |
| Filing 49 MOTION to Amend #40 Response in Opposition to Motion by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
| Filing 48 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #21 Motion to Dismiss filed by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
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Filing 47
ORDER: The unauthorized second and third amended complaints (Docs. 45 and 46) are STRICKEN. The plaintiff is REMINDED that the deadline to respond to the remaining motions to dismiss is JULY 2, 2026, and that a failure to respond timely might result in the motions' treatment as unopposed. As before, absent a showing of good cause, any further extension is DISTINCTLY DISFAVORED. The plaintiff is WARNED that any further unauthorized filing or other insubordination might result in a sanction. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/29/2026. (BES)
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| Filing 46 STRICKEN per #47 ORDER. THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand, filed by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) Modified on 6/30/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 45 STRICKEN per #47 ORDER. SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) Modified on 6/30/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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Filing 44
ENDORSED ORDER: The pro se plaintiff's motion (Doc. 39) to amend the complaint is DENIED. Notwithstanding the earlier instructions and because the plaintiff has responded (Doc. 40) to two (Docs. 7 and 14) of the four pending motions to dismiss, the plaintiff's motion (Doc. 42) to extend the time to respond to the remaining two motions (Docs. 21 and 25) is GRANTED. No later than JULY 2, 2026, the plaintiff must respond to each remaining motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/25/2026. (BES)
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| Filing 42 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Jermaine McKinney. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(LNR) |
| Filing 43 SUMMONS issued as to Chad Chronister, City of Tampa, Michelle Doherty, Mary K. Mainland, Gary Sandel, Neal Smith, Gregory Vanheyst. (LNR) |
| Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #7 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Jermaine McKinney. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A-H)(LNR) |
| Filing 39 MOTION to Amend #4 Amended Complaint, by Jermaine McKinney. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(LNR) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of change of address by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
| NOTICE to Jermaine McKinney - 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 (copy of consent program information sheet provided). (LNR) |
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Filing 35
ENDORSED ORDER: Because an earlier order granted-in-part the pro se plaintiff's request for an extension and because the plaintiff has not shown good cause for an additional extension, the plaintiff's second motion (Doc. 33) to extend the time within which to respond to the motions to dismiss is DENIED. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/27/2026. (BES)
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| Filing 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #7 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint, #25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER: Notwithstanding the deficiencies identified in the defendants' response (Doc. 31), the plaintiff's motion to extend the time within which to respond to the motions (Docs. 7, 14, 21, and 25) to dismiss is GRANTED IN PART. No later than JUNE 18, 2026, the plaintiff must respond. The plaintiff is CAUTIONED that absent a showing of good cause, any further extension is HIGHLY DISFAVORED. Litigation in federal court is difficult -- especially if suing the government -- and requires timely compliance with applicable rules, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and several procedural, discovery, and other orders. A judge cannot assist a party, even a pro se party, in conducting an action. Therefore, the plaintiff is strongly advised to obtain legal advice and assistance -- if not representation -- from a member of The Florida Bar. To the extent he intends to continue to represent himself in this action, the plaintiff should familiarize himself with both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure at https://www.uscourts.gov/rulespolicies/current-rules-practice-procedure/federal-rules-civil-procedure and the Local Rules for the Middle District of Florida at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/localrules, a copy of each of which is available in the clerk's office on the second floor of the Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Also, the plaintiff can consult the "Litigants Without Lawyers" guidelines at http://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/litigants-without-lawyers. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/19/2026. (BES) Modified on 6/25/2026 (BES).
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| Filing 34 NOTICE by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
| Filing 31 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION for Extension of Time to File filed by Chad Chronister. (Jensen, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Extension of Time by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER: For reasons stated in the response (Doc. 26) to the pro se plaintiff's motion (Doc. 22) to amend the first amended complaint (Doc. 4) and because four motions (Docs. 7, 14, 21, and 25) to dismiss are pending, the motion to amend the complaint is DENIED. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/8/2026. (BES)
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Filing 27
ORDER denying #24 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 5/5/2026. (MTB)
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| Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Amend #4 Amended Complaint, filed by Bob Gualtieri. (Rozelle, Paul) |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Bob Gualtieri. (Rozelle, Paul). |
| Filing 28 SUMMONS issued as to City of Tampa, Neal Smith, Gary Sandel, Gregory Vanheyst, Mary Mainland. (Issued at counter before motion for leave to amend was ruled on.) (LNR) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. |
| Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Amend #4 Amended Complaint, by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Courtney Derry. (Rosen, Katherine) |
| Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Courtney Derry. (Rosen, Katherine) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Rosen on behalf of Courtney Derry (Rosen, Katherine) |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Memorandum of Law by City of Tampa. (Richardson, Ursula) Modified text on 4/24/2026 (AW). |
| Filing 18 SUMMONS returned executed by Jermaine McKinney. Courtney Derry served on 4/8/2026, answer due 6/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on 4/8/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to City of Tampa. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 16 RETURN of service executed on 4/14/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to Bob Gualtieri. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 15 RETURN of service executed on 4/8/2026 by Jermaine McKinney as to Chad Chronister. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LNR) |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bob Gualtieri. (Rozelle, Paul) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Paul G. Rozelle on behalf of Bob Gualtieri. Lead Counsel: Paul G. Rozelle. (Rozelle, Paul) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul G. Rozelle on behalf of Bob Gualtieri (Rozelle, Paul) |
| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Chad Chronister. (Jensen, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Chad Chronister. Related case(s): Yes (Jensen, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jeffrey D. Jensen on behalf of Chad Chronister. Lead Counsel: Jeffrey D. Jensen. (Jensen, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Chad Chronister. (Jensen, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 6
ORDER denying as moot #2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 4/8/2026. (MTB)
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| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Chad Chronister, City of Tampa, Courtney Derry, Bob Gualtieri, Candace Garcia Rich. (LNR) |
| FEES Paid by Jermaine McKinney (Filing fee $405.00, Receipt Number TPA73901). (AW) |
| Filing 4 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Courtney Derry, Bob Gualtieri, Candace Garcia Rich, City of Tampa, Chad Chronister; Terminating Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office filed by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) |
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Filing 3
ORDER taking under advisement #2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Amended Complaint due by 3/13/26. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 2/17/2026. (MTB)
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| Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Jermaine McKinney. (LNR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Jermaine McKinney. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(LNR) |
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