GOODWIN v. FORD et al
| CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOODWIN |
| TOMMY FORD, FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CORDOVA, STRICKLAND, MIRANDA, LEACH and SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| 5:2025cv00324 |
| November 14, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| MICHAEL J FRANK |
| ALLEN C WINSOR |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 32 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. #31 ) filed by CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOODWIN. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #32 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. #31 ). (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #31 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S MOTION TO DISMISS AND INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (rcb) |
| Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss by FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 4/22/2026). (WOODS, STEVEN) |
Filing 29
ORDER. Defendants' amended motion to file exhibits under seal, Doc. #18 , is GRANTED. Defendants' original motion to file exhibits under seal, Doc. #14 , is DENIED as moot. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 03/25/26. (jfj)
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| Filing 28 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S SHERIFF TOMMY FORD, DEPUTY CORDOVA, AND DEPUTY STRICKLAND'S MOTION TO DISMISS filed by CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOODWIN. (rcb) |
| Filing 27 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MIRANDA, LEACH, AND CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, FLORIDA'S MOTION TO DISMISS filed by CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOODWIN. (rcb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #28 PLAINTIFF' S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT 'S SHERIFF TOMMY FORD, DEPUTY CORDOVA, AND DEPUTY STRICKLAND'S MOTION TO DISMISS, #27 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MIRANDA, LEACH, AND CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, FLORIDA'S MOTION TO DISMISS. (rcb) |
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Filing 26
ORDER re #17 MOTION to Dismiss. If Plaintiff opposes Defendants' motion to dismiss, on or before 4/20/2026, Plaintiff must file a response in opposition to the motion. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/18/2026. (jcw)
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Filing 25
ORDER re #21 MOTION to Dismiss. If Plaintiff opposes Defendants' motion to dismiss, on or before 4/20/2026, Plaintiff must file a response in opposition to the motion. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/18/2026. (jcw)
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time. On or before 4/8/2026, the State of Florida shall respond to the first amended complaint. If the State of Florida files a motion to dismiss Plaintiff's first amended complaint, Plaintiff's response in opposition must be filed on or before 4/29/2026. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/18/2026. (jcw)
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| Filing 30 DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: The clerk's office in the Tallahassee division received one USB drive containing #17 -1. The USB drive has been stored on the shelf in the clerk's office. (baf) |
| Filing 23 DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Re #19 Notice of Filing. 1 USB drive received and stored in Tallahassee Clerk's Office. (jcw) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #21 MOTION to Dismiss, #18 MOTION to Seal, #19 Notice, #15 Notice, #14 MOTION to Seal, #17 MOTION to Dismiss, #20 Request for Judicial Notice, #22 MOTION for Extension of Time, #16 Request for Judicial Notice. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw) |
| Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply , MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA. (WOODS, STEVEN) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/23/2026). (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) |
| Filing 20 Request for Judicial Notice by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND. (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Filing in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Amended) by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) |
| Filing 18 MOTION TO FILE EXHIBITS UNDER SEAL by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND. (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) Modified on 3/10/2026 to edit title (jcw). |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by LEACH, MIRANDA, SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/23/2026). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice of filing thumb drive of bodycam video (via US Mail)) (MCMANUS, JAMIE) |
| Filing 16 Request for Judicial Notice by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND. (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Filing in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) |
| Filing 14 MOTION TO FILE EXHIBITS UNDER SEAL by CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND. (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) Modified on 3/10/2026 to edit title (jcw). |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by ALYSSA M YARBROUGH on behalf of CORDOVA, TOMMY FORD, STRICKLAND (YARBROUGH, ALYSSA) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOODWIN. CORDOVA, FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOMMY FORD, LEACH, STRICKLAND served on 2/17/2026, answers due by 3/10/2026. MIRANDA, SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT served on 2/16/2026, answers due by 3/10/2026. (jcw) |
| Filing 11 Summons Issued as to CORDOVA, FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOMMY FORD, LEACH, MIRANDA, SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, STRICKLAND and returned to Plaintiff via self-addressed stamped envelope. (jcw) |
| Filing 10 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against TOMMY FORD, FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL, BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CORDOVA, STRICKLAND, MIRANDA, LEACH, SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, filed by CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GOODWIN. (No service copies filed. Proposed summonses received for defendants.) (jcw) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE OF MOOTNESS OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR TRO / PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION re #2 EMERGENCY MOTION by CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN (jcw) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Change of Address titled "MOTION TO UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION / CHANGE OF ADDRESS" by CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN (Address updated to 1116 Bob Little Rd, Panama City, FL 32404) (jcw) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #10 Amended Complaint, #9 Notice. (jcw) |
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Filing 7
ORDER ADOPTING #5 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ; denying without prejudice #2 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 12/9/2025. (kdm)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #7 ORDER ADOPTING #5 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (kdm) |
| Filing 6 PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION TO THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S #5 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN. (baf) |
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Filing 5
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #2 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Because Plaintiff failed to comply with applicable procedural rules and failed to establish essential prerequisites for a temporary restraining order, the undersigned respectfully RECOMMENDS that the District Court DENY without prejudice Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for a temporary restraining order. (Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 12/31/2025.) Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 12/3/2025. (jcw)
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| Filing 4 Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 400006089. Fee status updated to paid. (baf) |
| Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se (jcw) |
| Filing 2 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support) (jcw) (Modified on 12/8/2025 - Main Document 2 replaced on 12/8/2025 to include the case style page that was previously omitted.) (kjw) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against TOMMY FORD, STATE OF FLORIDA, filed by CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet)(Filing fee was paid. No service copies filed.) (jcw) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #4 Filing Fee Received. (baf) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint, #2 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Referred to MICHAEL J FRANK. (jcw) |
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