BRANTON v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS et al
| DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR |
| FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, GEO GROUP INC, SOUTH BAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, G MONTENEGRO, FDC INSPECTOR, SHAY HATCHER, UNKNOWN FDC GEO STAFF, S MAYNOR, OFFICER LESSARD, CHARLES DRIGGERS, E SMITH and BROWN |
| 4:2026cv00113 |
| March 11, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| MARTIN A FITZPATRICK |
| T KENT WETHERELL |
| Prisoner Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 21
ORDER - The Clerk of Court shall forward to Plaintiff a 1983 complaint form so Plaintiff can file a third amended complaint as explained above. Plaintiff has until 10/2/2026, to file a third amended complaint, which must be typed or clearly written, which includes sufficient spacing and numbered paragraphs, and is submitted on the court form. The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff'sthird amended complaint or no later than 10/2/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 9/2/2026. (baf) ( 1983 complaint form sent to plaintiff by mail.)
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Filing 20
ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS - The in forma pauperis motion, ECF No. #18 , is GRANTED to the extent Plaintiff is not required to prepay the $350.00 filing fee. Plaintiff is not assessed an initial partial filing in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(4). The Clerk of Court shall mail this Order with an appropriate cover letter to: Department of Corrections, Office of the General Counsel, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 9/2/2026. (baf) (Order with the appropriate cover letter sent to the Department of Corrections.)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #19 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #18 MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 19 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) (No service copies provided. Handwriting is light.) |
| Filing 18 MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) |
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Filing 17
ORDER - Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time, ECF No. #16 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff has until September 11, 2026, to file an amended in forma pauperis motion as previously directed, ECF No. #5 , and second amended complaint. See ECF No. #11 . The Clerk of Court shall return this file upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order or no later than September 11, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/12/2026. (baf)
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| Set #17 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 9/11/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 9/11/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 16 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OF FIFTEEN (15) DAYS DUE TO PRISON FACILITY DELAYS by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #16 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OF FIFTEEN (15) DAYS DUE TO PRISON FACILITY DELAYS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
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Filing 15
ORDER - It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for extension of time, ECF No. #14 , is GRANTED in part. Plaintiff's deadline to file a second amended complaint and IFP motion in compliance with ECF No. #11 is extended to 8/5/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/22/2026. (baf)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #14 MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO INSTITUTIONAL MAIL DELAY. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 14 MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO INSTITUTIONAL MAIL DELAY by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #13 ORDER. ***Second amended complaint and IFP motion has not been received by 7/7/2026.*** (baf) |
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Filing 13
ORDER - It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for extension of time, ECF No. #12 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff's deadline to file a second amended complaint and IFP motion in compliance with ECF No. #11 is extended to July 7, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 6/29/2026. (baf)
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| Set #13 deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 7/7/2026. Fee due by 7/7/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 12 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE OBSTRUCTIONS by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #12 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE OBSTRUCTIONS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
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Filing 11
ORDER - The amended complaint, ECF No. #9 , and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, ECF No. #10 , are permitted to remain on the docket but will not be considered further because neither was authored nor submitted by Plaintiff. The Clerk shall remove any pending motion flags. The Clerk shall forward to Plaintiff a civil rights complaint form and an application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, both for use by a pro se prisoner. Plaintiff has until 6/22/2026 to file a complaint on the form provided and either: (1) pay the filing fee of $405.00 in full or (2) file a proper IFP motion on the form provided. The Clerk shall return this file no later than 6/22/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 6/8/2026. (baf) (Civil rights complaint form and an application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, both for use by a pro se prisoner sent by mail.)
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| Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) |
| Filing 9 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against FDC INSPECTOR, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, GEO GROUP INC, SHAY HATCHER, G MONTENEGRO, SOUTH BAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, UNKNOWN FDC GEO STAFF, S MAYNOR, LESSARD, CHARLES DRIGGERS, E SMITH, BROWN, filed by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (Attachments: #1 - Attachment A - Verified First Amended Complaint for Civil Rights Violations, Detailed Statement of Facts and Claims, #2 Exhibit - A) (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #9 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, #10 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
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Filing 8
ORDER - It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for extension of time, ECF No. #7 , is GRANTED in part. Plaintiff's deadline to file an amended complaint and completed IFP motion is extended to May 28, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 4/28/2026. (baf)
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| Set #8 deadline: Amended Pleadings due by 5/28/2026. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #7 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE OBSTRUCTION AND THREAT OF RETALIATION. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 7 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE OBSTRUCTION AND THREAT OF RETALIATION by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (baf) |
| Filing 6 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to CORDEANIA KNOX Re: #5 ORDER. ***No known forwarding address.*** (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #6 Mail Returned. (baf) |
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Filing 5
ORDER - The complaint (ECF No. #1 ), motion for leave to file IFP requirements out of time (ECF No. #2 ), and emergency motion for preliminary injunction and writ of mandamus (ECF No. #3 ), all filed and signed by "next friend" Cordeania Knox, are permitted to remain on the docket but will not be considered further because each is unauthorized and unsigned by Plaintiff Branton. The Clerk shall remove any pending motion flags. The Clerk of Court shall forward this order to Plaintiff Branton (DOC # H25682) at his DOC address listed on the docket, as well as Cordeania Knox, 7755 SW 8th Street, Plantation, Florida 33324-3343. The Clerk shall forward to Plaintiff Branton a civil rights complaint form and an application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis, both for use by a pro se prisoner. Plaintiff Branton has until April 23, 2026 to file a complaint on the form provided and either: (1) pay the filing fee of $405.00 in full or (2) file a proper IFP motion on the form provided and supported by the required inmate trust account statements. The Clerk shall return this file no later than April 23, 2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 4/24/2026. (baf) (Copy of the order forwarded, to plaintiff and Cordeania Knox. Civil rights complaint form and application packet for requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis sent to plaintiff.)
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| Set #5 deadlines: Notify Chambers on 4/23/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 4/23/2026. Fee due by 4/23/2026. (baf) |
| Filing 4 Notice to Pro Se (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #1 COMPLAINT, #2 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE IFP REQUIREMENTS OUT OF TIME, #3 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND WRIT OF MANDAMUS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf) |
| Filing 3 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND WRIT OF MANDAMUS by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (Attachments: #1 - Cover Letter) (baf) |
| Filing 2 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE IFP REQUIREMENTS OUT OF TIME by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (Attachments: #1 - Cover Letter) (baf) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against FDC INSPECTOR, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, GEO GROUP INC, SHAY HATCHER, G MONTENEGRO, SOUTH BAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, UNKNOWN FDC GEO STAFF, filed by DARRON LEON BRANTON, JR. (Attachments: #1 - Cover Letter, #2 Exhibit - A, #3 Exhibit - B, #4 Exhibit - C, #5 Exhibit - D, #6 Exhibit - E, #7 Exhibit - F) (baf) (No service copies provided.) |
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