Diaz v. Lanigan
Plaintiff: Hector Ivan Diaz
Defendant: County Court Judge Robin Lanigan, Thomas L. Gurrola and Liberty Law, PLLC
Case Number: 8:2026cv00807
Filed: March 25, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Mary S Scriven
Referring Judge: Christopher P Tuite
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on May 15, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
May 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER re: Plaintiff's #8 construed first amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP motion). In light of Plaintiff's second amended IFP motion (#10), his first amended IFP motion is denied as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/15/2026. (TC)
May 13, 2026 Filing 11 SUPPLEMENT in Support of re #10 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Hector Ivan Diaz. (CTR)
May 13, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Hector Ivan Diaz. (CTR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
April 16, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Robin Lanigan, Thomas L. Gurrola, Liberty Law, PLLC with Jury Demand. filed by Hector Ivan Diaz. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Hector Ivan Diaz.(CTR)
April 15, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Hector Ivan Diaz. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(CTR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
April 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiff's #2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (IFP Motion). Section 1915 of Title 28, United States Code, requires that a plaintiff seeking to proceed in forma pauperis furnish a financial affidavit reflecting an inability to pay the court's filing fee, and a statement of the nature of the action showing that he is entitled to redress. See Thomas v. Sec'y of Dep't of Veterans Affairs, 358 F. App'x 115, 116 (11th Cir. 2009) ("[P]roceeding in forma pauperis is a privilege, not a right."). Plaintiff's financial affidavit here is deficient because he does not provide sufficient information regarding the amount of his expenses. Accordingly, no later than April 20, 2026, Plaintiff shall either pay the filing fee or fully complete and file a new IFP motion clarifying all his expenses. Plaintiff is cautioned that a failure to abide by this directive may result in the dismissal of his case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 4/6/2026. (TC)
April 2, 2026 Filing 6 Proposed US Marshal 285 form (not original) (CTR)
March 30, 2026 Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Hector Ivan Diaz. (CTR)
March 30, 2026 Filing 4 SUPPLEMENT/EXHIBITS re #1 Complaint by Hector Ivan Diaz. (CTR)
March 26, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CRB)
March 25, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Hector Ivan Diaz. (CTR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite.
March 25, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Robin Lanigan with Jury Demand filed by Hector Ivan Diaz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5)(CTR)

Access additional case information on PACER

Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the U.S. Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.

Access this case on the Florida Middle District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System

Search for this case: Diaz v. Lanigan
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Plaintiff: Hector Ivan Diaz
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: County Court Judge Robin Lanigan
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Thomas L. Gurrola
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Liberty Law, PLLC
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]

Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.


Why Is My Information Online?