Dawson Jr. v. Gualtieri et al
Plaintiff: Joseph James Dawson, Jr.
Defendant: Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Lieutenant K Blount, Corporal Det J Handwick and Deputy D. Howsare
Case Number: 8:2026cv01443
Filed: May 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: William F Jung
Referring Judge: Anthony E Porcelli
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
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May 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER: Mr. Dawson's complaint #1 is DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to state a claim. His motion to proceed in forma pauperis #2 is DENIED as moot. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 5/15/2026. (MWC)
May 13, 2026 Filing 2 PRISONER consent form and financial certificate by Joseph James Dawson, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)
May 13, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against K Blount, Bob Gualtieri, J Handwick, D. Howsare filed by Joseph James Dawson, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(AW)

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