JOHNSON v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS et al
Plaintiff: ARIEL JOHNSON
Defendant: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STEVEN GARDNER, CHAD HARRELL, DAVID MADDOX and ANGELA GORDON
Case Number: 5:2025cv00370
Filed: December 31, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MICHAEL J FRANK
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
June 24, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #10 Order - Proof of service has not been filed and no defendant has made an appearance. (jcw)
March 6, 2026 Filing 11 Summons Issued as to FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STEVEN GARDNER, ANGELA GORDON, CHAD HARRELL, DAVID MADDOX. (jcw)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER re #9 Amended Complaint. The clerk of the court shall issue a summons for each Defendant and send the summonses to Plaintiff. The clerk shall also send Plaintiff a copy of the waiver of service forms (an AO-398 form and an AO-399 form) for her use (it is Plaintiff's responsibility to determine the number of forms he needs and make the appropriate number of photocopies). On or before 6/4/2026, Plaintiff shall serve a summons and a copy of the complaint upon each Defendant in the manner prescribed by the applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 3/6/2026. (jcw)
March 4, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #9 Amended Complaint. (jcw)
March 3, 2026 Filing 9 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STEVEN GARDNER, ANGELA GORDON, CHAD HARRELL, DAVID MADDOX, filed by ARIEL JOHNSON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(4 service copies received.) (jcw)
February 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER re #1 Complaint. On or before 3/9/2026, Plaintiff shall file:a. an amended complaint that corrects the defects identified in this order; OR b. a notice of voluntary dismissal. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK on 2/6/2026. (jcw)
January 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER VACATING DISMISSAL AND REOPENING CASE - Accordingly, on this Court's own motion, this Court's prior order dismissing this action, ECF No. #4 , is VACATED. The Clerk is directed to VACATE the judgment (ECF No. #5 ) and reopen the file. This case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/27/2026. (baf)
January 27, 2026 Filing 6 Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 400006525. Fee status updated to paid. (baf)
January 27, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #7 ORDER VACATING DISMISSAL AND REOPENING CASE. (baf)
January 15, 2026 Filing 5 ***VACATED per #7 ORDER VACATING DISMISSAL AND REOPENING CASE.***CLERK'S JUDGMENT entered pursuant to #4 ORDER DISMISSING CASE (jcw) Modified title on 1/27/2026 (baf).
January 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ***VACATED per #7 ORDER VACATING DISMISSAL AND REOPENING CASE.*** ORDER DISMISSING CASE re #1 Complaint. This case is DISMISSED without prejudice to Plaintiff filing a new lawsuit that complies with the local rules. The Clerk shall enter judgment stating, "This case is DISMISSED without prejudice to Plaintiff filing a new lawsuit that complies with the local rules." The Clerk shall close the case file. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/15/2026. (jcw) Modified title on 1/27/2026 (baf).
January 2, 2026 Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se (jcw)
January 2, 2026 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J FRANK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Complaint,. (jcw)
December 31, 2025 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (jcw)
December 31, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STEVEN GARDNER, ANGELA GORDON, CHAD HARRELL, DAVID MADDOX, filed by ARIEL JOHNSON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits (Exhibit E is missing))(Filing fee was not paid. 4 service copies filed. Complaint is not signed.) (jcw)

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