Hewitt v. Hibbert et al
| Samuel Matthew Hewitt |
| Ramone K. Hibbert, Carlos A. Rivera Saez, Chad Chronister and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office |
| 8:2026cv00581 |
| March 4, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Thomas P Barber |
| Lindsay S Griffin |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 12 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). (EGP) |
Filing 11
ORDER: The report and recommendation (Doc. #9) is affirmed and adopted and incorporated by reference into this Order for all purposes, including appellate review. Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #2) is denied. The amended complaint (Doc. #5) is dismissed without leave to amend. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and close the case. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 8/5/2026. (ANL)
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| Filing 10 NOTICE to Samuel Matthew Hewitt - 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. (CTR) |
| Filing 9 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: For the reasons detailed in this report, I recommend that the district judge dismiss the plaintiff's amended complaint, Doc. #5, without leave to amend, deny the motion to proceed in forma pauperis, Doc. #2, terminate any pending motion, and close the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 7/17/2026. (ML) |
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Filing 8
ENDORSED ORDER granting #6 motion for extension of time to retain counsel. The plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis is taken under advisement and the decision on that motion deferred until after June 11, 2026, to permit the plaintiff time to retain counsel, after which I will evaluate the motion and complaint under 28 U.S.C. 1915 as currently pleaded. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 5/21/2026. (Griffin, Lindsay)
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER: Because the amended complaint, Doc. #5, is timely, the May 18, 2026, order requiring the plaintiff to show cause, Doc. 4, is VACATED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 5/20/2026. (ML)
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Filing 4
VACATED per 7 Order- ENDORSED ORDER: An April 24, 2026, order deferred ruling on Samuel M. Hewitt's motion to proceed in forma pauperis and directed Hewitt to amend his complaint by May 15, 2026. Doc. #3. Because Hewitt failed to file an amended complaint by the deadline, Hewitt must show cause as to why this action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute no later than May 26, 2026. Failure to comply will result in a recommendation of dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 5/18/2026. (ML) Modified docket text on 5/21/2026 (JTM).
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| Filing 6 MOTION for Extension of Time for a Lawyer to be Retained by Samuel Matthew Hewitt. (LD) |
| Filing 5 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Chad Chronister, Ramone K. Hibbert, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Carlos A. Rivera Saez with Jury Demand. filed by Samuel Matthew Hewitt. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Samuel Matthew Hewitt.(LD) |
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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)
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| Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Samuel Matthew Hewitt. (LD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Samuel Matthew Hewitt.(LD) |
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