LEE v. SCHMELZLE et al
Plaintiff: ROBERT SINCLAIR LEE
Defendant: M SCHMELZLE, J CARR, P BLUM, HARTLEY, KASTER, BARKER, HODGES, ASHBY, M LOWERY and H JOHNSON
Case Number: 3:2025cv02037
Filed: October 21, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: ZACHARY C BOLITHO
Referring Judge: LACEY A COLLIER
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 13, 2026 Filing 15 Partial Filing fee: $ 0.81, receipt number 04/13/26-DOC. (Bal $318.90) (alb)
April 3, 2026 Filing 14 Partial Filing fee: $ 10.00, receipt number 04/03/26-DOC. Fee status updated to paid. (alb)
January 26, 2026 Filing 12 CLERK'S JUDGMENT entered pursuant to #11 ORDER. (jcw)
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER adopting #9 Report and Recommendation. This case is DISMISSED without prejudice under the Court's inherent power to manage its docket and enforce the Local Rules, based on Plaintiff's failure to truthfully disclose his litigation history. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this order and close the case. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE LACEY A COLLIER on 1/26/2026. (jcw)
January 23, 2026 Filing 13 Partial Filing fee: $ 1.13, receipt number 01/23/26-DOC. (Bal $329.71) (alb)
January 22, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of SENIOR JUDGE LACEY A COLLIER notified that action is needed Re: #9 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #1 Complaint. (No objections filed.) (alb)
December 23, 2025 Filing 10 Partial Filing fee: $ 4.16, receipt number DFLN3-2126. (BAL. $330.84). (mb)
December 22, 2025 Filing 9 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #1 Complaint. This case be DISMISSED without prejudice under the Court's inherent power to manage its docket and enforce the Local Rules, based on Plaintiff's failure to truthfully disclose his litigation history. The Clerk of Court be directed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 12/22/2025. R&R flag set Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 1/20/2026. (alb)
December 12, 2025 Filing 8 Partial Filing fee: $ 15.00, receipt number 12/12/25-DOC (Bal $335.00) (alb)
December 12, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: 8 Initial Partial Filing Fee Received. (alb)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 Motion to Extend Time. The initial partial filing fee of $4.16 is due within twenty-one days of the date of this order. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 12/1/2025. (alb)
December 1, 2025 Set Deadlines/Hearings re #7 Order. Fee due by 12/22/2025. (alb)
November 26, 2025 Filing 6 MOTION to Extend Time, by ROBERT SINCLAIR LEE. (alb)
November 26, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #6 MOTION to Extend Time. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (alb)
November 7, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (alb)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #4 ) is GRANTED to the extent Plaintiff may proceed with this case without prepaying the entire filing fee. The Clerk of Court is directed to assess Plaintiff an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $4.16 under 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(1).1 The total filing fee for this case is $350.00. Plaintiff must pay the initial partial filing fee within twenty-one days from the date of this order. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order with the appropriate cover letter to the Florida Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500, Attention: Agency Clerk. The Court will take no further action on Plaintiffs claims until the Court receives the initial partial filing fee. (Order and letter mailed as directed.)( Fee due by 11/28/2025.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 11/6/2025. (alb) (alb). Modified on 11/12/2025 to correct signature date (alb).
November 6, 2025 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ROBERT SINCLAIR LEE. (alb)
October 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER. The Clerk of Court is directed to send Plaintiff the Court forms for prisoners seeking leave to proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk must include this case number on the forms. Within twenty-one days of the date of this order, Plaintiff must either submit payment in the amount of $405.00 or file a complete motion to proceed in forma pauperis on the Court form. ( Fee or form due by 11/12/2025.) (Order and form mailed.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO on 10/22/2025. (alb)
October 21, 2025 Filing 2 Notice to Pro Se Litigant. (alb)
October 21, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against ASHBY, BARKER, P BLUM, J CARR, HARTLEY, HODGES, H JOHNSON, KASTER, M LOWERY, M SCHMELZLE, filed by ROBERT SINCLAIR LEE. (No service copies, No IFP motion or fee received.) (alb)
October 21, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE ZACHARY C BOLITHO notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint. (alb)

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