Elmore v. Department of Families and Children
Plaintiff: Matthew Robert Elmore
Defendant: Department of Families and Children
Case Number: 8:2026cv01450
Filed: May 14, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Lindsay S Griffin
Referring Judge: Steven D Merryday
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1981 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
May 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER taking under advisement the plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, Doc. #2, pending his filing of an amended complaint that comports with Rules 8 and 10, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and this order. If he chooses to amend, the plaintiff must file the amended complaint no later than June 15, 2026. Failure to file an amended complaint may result in a recommendation that the district judge dismiss the complaint, Doc. #1, and deny the motion to proceed in forma pauperis, Doc. #2. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 5/21/2026. (NGB)
May 14, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Matthew Robert Elmore. (LNR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin.
May 14, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Department of Families and Children filed by Matthew Robert Elmore.(LNR)

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