RANDAULPH v. RANDOLPH et al
Plaintiff: GEROME LUIS RANDAULPH
Defendant: RANDOLPH, CITY OF TALLAHASSEE, JOHN DOE OFFICERS 1-10 and JOHN DOE SUPERVISORS 1-5
Case Number: 4:2026cv00088
Filed: February 18, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MARTIN A FITZPATRICK
Referring Judge: MARK E WALKER
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall provide Plaintiff with a 1983 complaint form for use by a non-prisoner. Plaintiff has until 9/9/2026, to file a third amended civil rights complaint, which shall be typed or clearly written and submitted on court forms. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's third amended complaint or no later than 9/9/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/13/2026. (baf) ( 1983 complaint form provided to plaintiff by mail.) (Main Document 11 replaced on 8/13/2026) (baf).
August 11, 2026 Filing 10 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against CITY OF TALLAHASSEE, RANDOLPH, TALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT, JOHN DOE OFFICERS 1-10, JOHN DOE SUPERVISORS 1-5, filed by GEROME LUIS RANDAULPH. (baf) (No service copies provided.)
August 11, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #10 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. (baf)
July 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER ACCEPTING IN PART AND REJECTING IN PART #7 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - Plaintiff's first amended complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice. If Plaintiff wishes to file a second amended complaint, he must do so on or before 8/11/2026. In the event no second amended complaint is filed by that date, this Court will enter judgment and close the file in this case. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 7/28/2026. (baf)
July 27, 2026 Filing 8 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION TO THE #7 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by GEROME LUIS RANDAULPH. (baf)
July 10, 2026 Filing 7 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - For the reasons discussed, it is respectfully RECOMMENDED that this action be DISMISSED for failure to state a claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1915(e)(2)(B). Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/10/2026. (baf) R&R flag set. (Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 8/7/2026.)
May 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER - Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiffs motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, ECF No. #5 , is GRANTED and Plaintiff is not required to pay the filing fee. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/21/2026. (baf)
March 20, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by GEROME LUIS RANDAULPH. (baf)
March 20, 2026 Filing 4 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against RANDOLPH, CITY OF TALLAHASSEE, filed by GEROME LUIS RANDAULPH. (baf) (No service copies provided.)
March 20, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, #4 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff an application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis and a civil rights complaint form, both for use by a non-prisoner. Plaintiff has until 3/26/2026 to either: to either (1) pay the filing fee of $405.00 in full or (2) file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on the form provided with this Order. Plaintiff has until 3/26/2026 to file an amended complaint on the form provided in compliance with this Order. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than 3/26/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 2/24/2026. (baf) (Application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis and a civil rights complaint form for non-prisoners sent by mail.)
February 18, 2026 Filing 2 Notice to Pro Se (baf)
February 18, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against TALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT, UNKNOWN OFFICERS, filed by GEROME LUIS RANDAULPH. (baf) (No service copies provided. No filing fee or IFP motion received.)
February 18, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint. (baf)

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