Hewitt v. Hibbert et al
Plaintiff: Samuel Matthew Hewitt
Defendant: Ramone K. Hibbert, Carlos A. Rivera Saez, Chad Chronister and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Case Number: 8:2026cv00581
Filed: March 4, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Thomas P Barber
Referring Judge: Lindsay S Griffin
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
April 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER: The plaintiff Hewitt's motion, Doc. #2, to proceed in forma pauperis is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT pending his filing of an amended complaint that comports with Rules 8 and 10, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and that states a viable claim. If he chooses to amend, Hewitt must file the amended complaint no later than May 15, 2026. Failure to file an amended complaint may result in a recommendation that the district judge dismiss Hewitt's complaint, Doc. #1, and deny the motion to proceed in forma pauperis, Doc. #2. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 4/24/2026. (ML)
March 4, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Samuel Matthew Hewitt. (LD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin.
March 4, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Samuel Matthew Hewitt.(LD)

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