Lopez v. United States of America et al
Plaintiff: Ramon Lopez
Defendant: J Kajander, J. Bengford, United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, Susan Church, Jeff Campbell, USA, C. R. Ayers, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Harrell Watts, United States Attorney, Steve Mora, United States Department of Justice and Scott Middlebrooks
Case Number: 1:2018cv25132
Filed: December 6, 2018
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Office: Miami Office
Presiding Judge: Lisette M Reid
Referring Judge: Robert N Scola
2 Judge: Patrick A White
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2671
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 1, 2019 Filing 114 Notice of Reassignment of Assistant U.S. Attorney by Anthony Erickson-Pogorzelski on behalf of United States Attorney. Attorney Jeffrey S. Downing and Julie Posteraro terminated.. Attorney Anthony Erickson-Pogorzelski added to party United States Attorney(pty:dft). (Erickson-Pogorzelski, Anthony)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORDER TO AMEND COMPLAINT on or before February 4, 2019, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint, signed under the penalty of perjury, providing a short and plain statement of a claim for relief, a basis for federal jurisdiction, and a demand for judgment. ( Amended Complaint due by 2/4/2019 ) Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 1/14/2019. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: #1 1983 Complaint Form) (fbn)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ORDER REQUIRING PAYMENT OF FILING FEE OR FILING OF MOTION TO PROCEED IFP WITH DETAILED AFFIDAVIT. Filing Fee due by 2/4/2019. Motions due by 2/4/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 1/14/2019. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: #1 IFP Form) (fbn)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid on 1/14/2019. See attached document for full details. (fbn)
January 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 110 PAPERLESS ORDER vacating the December 18, 2018 Order. (DE#108 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid (bca)
January 3, 2019 Filing 109 Case Reassignment of Paired Magistrate Judge pursuant to Administrative Order(s) - 2019-2 to Magistrate Judge Lisette Marie Reid. Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White no longer assigned to case. (jmd)
December 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 108 (VACATED PER DE#110)ORDER FOR BRIEFING TO THE PARTIES RE TRANSFER FROM THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. The Undersigned observes that attorneys from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida have not yet filed any notices of appearance on the docket. Within one week from this order, AUSAs from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida should do so. On or before January 28, 2019, the Government shall file a memorandum of law with supporting exhibits. Plaintiff shall file a reply to the Government's memorandum due by February 27, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White on 12/18/2018. See attached document for full details. (fbn)Text Modified on 1/14/2019 (cqs).
December 7, 2018 Filing 107 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Julie Posteraro, mailing date December 7, 2018, (pt)
December 6, 2018 Filing 106 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr and Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White. Pursuant to Administrative Order 2003-19, this matter is referred to the Magistrate Judge for a ruling on all pre-trial, non-dispositive matters and for a Report and Recommendation on any dispositive matters. (jua)
December 6, 2018 Filing 105 Case transferred in from Florida Middle; Case Number 5:11-cv-00057. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jua).
December 6, 2018 Filing 104 TRANSFER to the District of Southern Florida. CASE CLOSED. (LAB)
December 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER overruling #102 --objections; adopting #101 --report and recommendations; granting #82 --motion for summary judgment as to FOIA Request Nos. 2010-02251 and 2010-07847; denying #98 , #99 --cross-motion for summary judgment; transferring to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Lopez's claim with respect to his August 19, 2010 FOIA Request. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 12/5/2018. (BK)
October 19, 2018 Filing 102 OBJECTION to #101 Report and Recommendations by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ)
September 28, 2018 Filing 101 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #82 the United States' MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 9/28/2018. (AR)
September 13, 2018 Filing 100 RESPONSE re #98 Response in Opposition to Motion, #99 Statement of undisputed facts filed by USA. (Posteraro, Julie)
August 22, 2018 Filing 99 STATEMENT of undisputed facts re: #98 Response in Opposition to Motion by Ramon Lopez.. (HAQ)
August 22, 2018 Filing 98 RESPONSE in Opposition re #82 MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment filed by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ)
August 15, 2018 Set/reset deadlines as to #82 MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment . Plaintiff's Responses due by 8/18/2018. ***COPIES mailed to Unrepresented Parties: Ramon Lopez; re #97 Order on Motion for Leave to FileO rder on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. (HAQ) Modified on 8/15/2018 (HAQ).
August 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER granting #95 Motion for Leave to File; granting #96 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's response to the United States of America's Motion to Dismiss, or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment is due on or before August 18, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 8/14/2018. (CRR)
August 9, 2018 Filing 96 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #82 MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. (HAQ).
August 9, 2018 Filing 95 MOTION for leave to file Motion for extension of time by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ)
July 20, 2018 Filing 94 REPLY to Response re #92 Response, OBJECTION re #91 Order to show cause by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ)
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 93 ORDER overruling #90 - Lopez's objections to the magistrate judge's order; affirming #89 - the magistrate judge's order denying Lopez's motion for discovery. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/13/2018. (SER)
July 6, 2018 Filing 92 RESPONSE re #91 Order to show cause filed by USA. (Posteraro, Julie)
June 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ORDER directing the USA to respond by 7/6/2018 to #90 --Lopez's objections to the magistrate judge's order. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/6/2018. (BK)
April 9, 2018 Filing 90 APPEAL of Magistrate Judge ruling to District Court by Ramon Lopez re #89 Order on motion for discoveryOrder on motion to modify. (HAQ)
March 26, 2018 Set/reset deadlines as to #82 MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment . Responses due by 4/13/2018. (HAQ)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER denying #84 Plaintiff's motion for discovery; denying #85 Plaintiff's Motion to modify Summary Judgment Notice. Plaintiff shall, however, have TWENTY-ONE days from the date of this Order to file a response to the Defendant's motion as previously instructed in the Summary Judgment Notice thus Plaintiffs response is due on or before April 13, 2018. The Clerk is directed to provide a one-time courtesy copy of the Summary Judgment Notice #83 to the Plaintiff.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 3/23/2018. (CRR)
February 20, 2018 Filing 88 REPLY to Response to Motion re #84 MOTION for Discovery filed by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ)
January 31, 2018 Filing 87 RESPONSE in Opposition re #84 MOTION for Discovery filed by USA. (Posteraro, Julie)
January 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER referring to Magistrate Judge Lammens: #82 --motion to dismiss or for summary judgment --- for a report and recommendation; #85 --motion to modify notice --- for disposition. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 1/26/2018. (BK) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
January 24, 2018 Filing 85 MOTION to modify the Court's January 11, 2018 Summary Judgment Notice by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ)
January 17, 2018 Filing 84 MOTION for Discovery by Ramon Lopez. (HAQ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
January 11, 2018 Filing 83 SUMMARY JUDGMENT NOTICE re #82 MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment . Responses due within 21 days. (HAQ)
December 18, 2017 Filing 82 MOTION to Dismiss Or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment by USA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Posteraro, Julie)
November 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER granting #80 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Second Amended Complaint to the extent that Defendant's response is due within 30 days from the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 11/17/2017. (CRR)
November 6, 2017 Filing 80 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 Second Amended Complaint by USA. (Posteraro, Julie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. Modified on 11/6/2017 (LMF).
October 12, 2017 Filing 79 Notice of substitution of AUSA. Julie Posteraro substituting for Jeffrey S. Downing. (Posteraro, Julie)
October 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER denying #75 Motion for an award of appellate fees and costs; granting #76 Motion for a status. The Court now directs Defendants, the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons, to file a pleading responsive to the Second Amended Complaint WITHIN 30 DAYS of the date of this Order. The Clerk is directed to re-open this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 10/6/2017. (CRR)
October 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER REFERRING to Magistrate Judge Lammens for disposition: #75 --motion for miscellaneous relief, specifically status of the case and reimbursement of fees filed by Ramon Lopez, and #76 --motion for miscellaneous relief, specifically status of the case and further proceedings by Ramon Lopez. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/5/2017. (BK) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
August 7, 2017 Filing 76 RENEWED MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically for status of the case and reimbursement of Appeal fees by Ramon Lopez by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Modified on 8/8/2017 (LAB).
January 5, 2017 Filing 75 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically for status of the case and reimbursement of Appeal fees by Ramon Lopez. (BMN)
September 8, 2016 Filing 74 MANDATE of USCA as to #60 Notice of appeal filed by Ramon Lopez Issued as Mandate: 9/6/16. USCA number: 14-14419-GG. (LMF)
July 19, 2016 Filing 73 OPINION/ORDER of USCA (Affirmed, in part; Vacated and Remanded, in part) as to #60 Notice of appeal filed by Ramon Lopez. EOD: 7/15/16; Mandate to issue at a later date. USCA number: 14-14419-GG. (BMN)
February 19, 2016 Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Middle District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for the purposes of this appeal re: #60 Notice of appeal. All documents are imaged and available for the USCA to retrieve electronically. USCA number: 14-14419. (EMN)
December 22, 2015 ACKNOWLEDGMENT by USCA of receiving electronically receiving payment for appeal on 12/22/15 re #60 Notice of appeal. USCA number: 14-14419-C. (EMN)
December 21, 2015 TRANSMITTAL to USCA forwarding appeal fees paid re #60 Notice of appeal USCA number: 14-14419-C. (EMN)
December 21, 2015 USCA appeal fees received $ 505.00 receipt number OCA006536 re #60 Notice of appeal filed by Ramon Lopez. (EMN) Modified on 12/21/2015 (EMN).
August 14, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 72 ORDER denying #70 Motion for Reconsideration ; granting #71 Motion to supplement. Signed by Senior Judge Wm. Terrell Hodges on 8/14/2015. (CLF)
August 10, 2015 Filing 71 MOTION to supplement re #70 Motion for Reconsideration by Ramon Lopez. (EMN) Modified on 8/11/2015 (EMN).
May 7, 2015 Filing 70 MOTION for Reconsideration re #69 denying #67 Motion to Vacate Doc. 66 by Ramon Lopez. (MJT)
April 9, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER denying #67 Motion to Vacate Doc. 66. Signed by Senior Judge Wm. Terrell Hodges on 4/9/2015. (CLF)
April 7, 2015 Filing 68 USCA ORDER granting motion for leave to proceed as to #60 Notice of appeal filed by Ramon Lopez. EOD: 04/02/15; USCA number: 14-14419-C. (MJT)
March 9, 2015 Filing 67 Emergeny MOTION to Vacate #66 Order on motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency by Ramon Lopez. (LAB)
December 4, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER denying #61 , #64 --motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis; assessing fee; directing the Clerk to notify Lopez's custodian of this order. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 12/4/2014. (BK)
November 17, 2014 Filing 65 PRISONER consent form and financial certificate by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Modified on 11/20/2014 (LAB).
November 17, 2014 Filing 64 MOTION for leave to appeal in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
October 27, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER ruling deferred #61 Motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 10/22/2014. (LAB)
October 2, 2014 ACKNOWLEDGMENT by USCA of receiving Notice of Appeal on 10/01/14 re #60 Notice of appeal. USCA number: 14-14419-C. (MJT)
September 26, 2014 Filing 62 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion to proceed as a pauper, if applicable to USCA re #60 Notice of appeal. (LAB) Modified on 9/29/2014 (LAB).
September 25, 2014 Filing 61 MOTION for leave to appeal in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
September 25, 2014 Filing 60 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #59 Order on Motion for Reconsideration by Ramon Lopez. Filing fee not paid. (LAB)
July 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER denying #58 --motion for reconsideration. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/28/2014. (BK)
September 23, 2013 Filing 58 MOTION to Reconsider, Amend and/or supplement re #55 Order on motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction by Ramon Lopez. (MJT)
September 9, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $18.05, receipt number OCA-4032). Balance due $-0-. (LMF)
August 29, 2013 Filing 57 RESPONSE to Motion re #54 Supplemental MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Ramon Lopez. (LAB)
August 28, 2013 Filing 56 JUDGMENT entered. Civil appeals checklist attached. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (LAB)
August 27, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER granting #42 and #54 --motion to dismiss; directing the Clerk to TERMINATE any pending motion, to ENTER a judgment of dismissal on each claim, and to CLOSE the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 8/27/2013. (BK)
August 15, 2013 Filing 54 Supplemental MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Downing, Jeffrey)
August 9, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER directing Defendants to supplement Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 8/9/2013. (JMJ)
August 9, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $5.60, receipt number OCA-3940). Balance due $18.05. (LMF)
July 9, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $14.44 receipt number OCA3823) Balance due $23.65. (MJT)
June 11, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $18.92, receipt number OCA-3724). Balance due $38.09. (LMF)
May 9, 2013 FEES paid (Filing fee $18.62, receipt number OCA-3622). Balance due $57.01. (LMF)
April 8, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $18.02 receipt number OCA - 3498) Balance due $75.63. (LAB)
March 18, 2013 Filing 52 RESPONSE in Opposition re #42 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum of Law filed by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
March 13, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER granting #50 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 3/13/2013. (MJT)
March 11, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $16.38 receipt number OCA3386) Balance due $93.65. (MJT)
March 6, 2013 Filing 50 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #42 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum of Law by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. Modified on 3/8/2013 (LAB).
February 13, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER denying without prejudice #39 Motion to re-issue summons; granting #43 motion to stay; granting #43 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; to the extent Plaintiff may have an additional 21 days from the date of this Order in which to respond to the pending Motion to Dismiss ; denying #44 Motion to appoint counsel ; denying #47 Motion for an order directing Counsel to provide information for service; denying #48 Motion for a discovery order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 2/12/2013. (LAB)
February 11, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $15.04 receipt number OCA-3266) Balance due $110.03. (LAB)
January 7, 2013 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32 receipt number OCA-3161) Balance due $125.07. (LAB)
January 2, 2013 Filing 48 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically for an order scheduling and addressing discovery and other scheduling matters. by Ramon Lopez. (LAB)
December 27, 2012 Filing 47 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically for an Order directing defendant's counsel to provide information for service upon those defendants not yet served and for the US Marshal to complete said service by Ramon Lopez. (MJT)
December 20, 2012 Filing 46 DECLARATION in Support re #44 MOTION to appoint counsel by Ramon Lopez. (LAB)
December 20, 2012 Filing 45 MEMORANDUM in support re #44 Motion to appoint counsel filed by Ramon Lopez. (LAB)
December 20, 2012 Filing 44 MOTION to appoint counsel by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
December 10, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32, receipt number OCA3064). Balance due $137.39. (LMF)
November 26, 2012 Filing 43 MOTION to hold in abeyance Plaintiff's response re #42 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum of Law until case is served by the U.S. Marshal's Office or in the alternative, MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to #42 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum of Law by Ramon Lopez. (LAB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens.
November 13, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $18.38 receipt number OCA-2983) Balance due $149.71 (LAB)
November 6, 2012 Filing 42 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum of Law by C. R. Ayers, J. Bengford, J. Kajander, Steve Mora, USA, Harrell Watts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Downing, Jeffrey)
November 6, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #40 Motion for leave to file response to Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 11/5/2012. (LAB)
October 26, 2012 Filing 40 MOTION for leave to file Response to Second Amended Complaint Out of Time by USA. (Downing, Jeffrey)
October 12, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $16.20 receipt number OCA-57) Balance due $168.09. (LAB)
September 17, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.40 receipt number OCA-2766) Balance due $184.29. (LAB)
September 17, 2012 Filing 39 Letter MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically to re-issue summons and serve by Ramon Lopez. (***Letter sent to the US Marshals and forwarded to the Clerk's Office.***) (MJT)
August 28, 2012 Filing 38 RETURN of service unexecuted by Ramon Lopez as to Susan Church. (LAB) (service packet returned) Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB). Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 37 RETURN of service unexecuted by Ramon Lopez as to Jeff Campbell. (LAB) (service packet returned) Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB). Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 36 RETURN of service unexecuted by Ramon Lopez as to J. Bengford. (LAB) (service packet returned) Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB). Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 35 RETURN of service unexecuted by Ramon Lopez as to Scott Middlebrooks. (LAB) (service packet returned) Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB). Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 34 RETURN of service unexecuted by Ramon Lopez as to C. R. Ayers. (LAB) (service packet returned) Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 33 RETURN of service executed on 08/07/12 by Ramon Lopez as to United States Department of Justice. (LAB). Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 32 RETURN of service executed on 08/07/12 by Ramon Lopez as to Harrell Watts. (LAB) Modified on 8/28/2012 (LAB).
August 28, 2012 Filing 31 RETURN of service executed on 08/07/12 by Ramon Lopez as to USA. (LAB)
August 28, 2012 Filing 30 RETURN of service executed on 08/28/12 by Ramon Lopez as to J. Kajander. (LAB)
August 28, 2012 Filing 29 RETURN of service executed on 8/20/12 by Ramon Lopez as to Steve Mora. (LAB)
August 13, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $15.32 receipt number OCA2637) Balance due $196.69. (MJT)
July 26, 2012 Summons issued as to C. R. Ayers, J. Bengford, Jeff Campbell, Susan Church, J. Kajander, Scott Middlebrooks, Steve Mora, USA, United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice and Harrell Watts. (LAB)
July 25, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #26 Motion for reconsideration and ORDER to answer and notice to plaintiff. The Clerk is directed to issue summons and provide necessary documentation to U.S. Marshal for service of process. The Clerk is further directed to serve the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/25/2012. (LAB)
July 11, 2012 Filing 27 Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New case number: 5:11-cv-57-Oc-23PRL. Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith no longer assigned to the case. (MAM)
July 10, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $8.00, receipt number OCA-2506). Balance due $212.01. (LMF)
June 13, 2012 Filing 26 MOTION for reconsideration re #22 Order dismissing case by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
June 8, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32 receipt number OCA-2394) Balance due $220.01 (MAM)
June 6, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #24 --motion for leave to file forms out of time to the extent that the Clerk is directed to REOPEN the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/6/2012. (BK)
May 17, 2012 Filing 24 MOTION for leave to file the Court requested Summons and Marshal 285 forms 10 days out of time by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
May 17, 2012 Filing 23 JUDGMENT entered. Civil appeals checklist attached. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (LMF)
May 17, 2012 Received completed Summons and Marshal 285 forms for U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney General and all Defendant's EXCEPT Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. (LMF)
May 17, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32, receipt number OCA-2323). Balance due $232.33. (LMF)
May 16, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER dismissing action without prejudice; directing the Clerk to ENTER JUDGMENT, TERMINATE any pending motion, and CLOSE the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/16/2012. (BK)
April 17, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER directing Plaintiff complete summons and Marshal 285 forms for all defendnats within 20 days from the date of this Order. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff the blank Summons and Marshal 285 forms. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith on 4/17/2012. (LMF)
April 9, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32, receipt number OCA-2184). Balance due $244.65. (LMF)
April 9, 2012 Received 13 additional copies of Second Amended Complaint. (LMF)
March 26, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER directing Plaintiff to submit 13 additional copies of his amended complaint and denying at this time #19 Motion for miscellenous relief specifically to permit Plaintiff access to the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith on 3/23/12. (LMF)
March 9, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32, receipt number OCA-2077). Balance due $256.97. (LMF)
February 10, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $5.04, receipt number OCA-1974). Balance due $269.29. (LMF)
January 10, 2012 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $.56 receipt number OCA1873) Balance due $274.33. (MJT)
January 6, 2012 Filing 19 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically to direct defendants to permit the plaintiff to have adequate access to the Court by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
December 12, 2011 Filing 18 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT for prisoner civil rights against All Defendants filed by Ramon Lopez. Related document: #7 Amended complaint filed by Ramon Lopez. (no service copies provided)(LMF)
December 8, 2011 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32 receipt number OCA1769) Balance due $274.89. (MJT)
November 28, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 Motion for extension of time to file. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith on 11/28/2011. (MJT)
November 16, 2011 Filing 16 MOTION for extension of time to file second amended complaint per Order # 15. by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
November 14, 2011 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $15.60,receipt number OCA-1673). Balance due $287.21. (LMF)
October 31, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER to file a second amended complaint within 20 days from the date of this Order. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff a blank civil rights complaint form for federal prisoners. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith on 10/31/2011. (LMF)
October 11, 2011 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $12.32, receipt number OCA-1549). Balance due $302.81. (LMF)
October 6, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER denying as moot #9 Motion for leave to file a Motion for extension of time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith on 10/6/2011. (LMF)
September 12, 2011 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $24.00, receipt number OCA-1465). Balance due $315.13. (LMF)
August 1, 2011 FEES paid by Ramon Lopez (Filing fee $10.87, receipt number OCA-1312). Balance due $339.13. (LMF)
July 29, 2011 Filing 13 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith. New case number: 5:11-cv-57-Oc-23TBS. Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III no longer assigned to the case. (jkl) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. Smith.
July 15, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #10 Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency to the extent that case may proceed without the prepayment of the entire filing fee. Plaintiff shall pay partial filing fee of $10.87 within thirty (30) days of this order and continue payments until full filing fee is paid. See order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 7/15/2011. (SRC)
May 23, 2011 Filing 11 PRISONER consent form and financial certificate by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
May 23, 2011 Filing 10 MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency by Ramon Lopez. (LMF) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III.
May 18, 2011 Filing 9 MOTION for leave to file a Motion for extention of time by Ramon Lopez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Motion for Extension of Time)(LMF)
April 28, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER directing Plaintiff to either re-file a properly supported motion for leave to proceed in forma paupeeris or pay the $350.00 filing fee within twenty (20) days of this order. The Clerk is directed to send a prisoner consent form and financial certificate and an affidavit of indigency to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 4/28/2011. (SRC)
March 24, 2011 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT for prisoner civil rights against All Defendants filed by Ramon Lopez. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Ramon Lopez. (no service copies provided)(LMF)
March 3, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER to file amended complaint within 20 days utilizing the Court's form for federal prisoner civil rights cases. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 3/3/2011. (SRC)
March 1, 2011 Filing 5 NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 1. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 2/25/2011. (DFD)
February 7, 2011 Filing 4 NOTICE of consent to withdraw funds from his prison account to pay filing fees and accompanying financial certificate by Ramon Lopez re #2 MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (LMF)
February 7, 2011 Filing 3 AFFIDAVIT in support re: #2 MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis by Ramon Lopez. (LMF)
February 7, 2011 Filing 2 MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis by Ramon Lopez. (LMF) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III.
February 7, 2011 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for prisoner civil rights, damages, declaratory and injunctive relief against C. R. Ayers, J. Bengford, Jeff Campbell, Susan Church, Federal Bureau of Prisons, J. Kajander, Scott Middlebrooks, Steve Mora, United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, United States Department of Justice, United States of America and Harrell Watts with Jury Demand filed by Ramon Lopez. (no service copies provided)(LMF)

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Search for this case: Lopez v. United States of America et al
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Defendant: J Kajander
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: J. Bengford
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: Susan Church
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: Jeff Campbell
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: USA
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
Represented By: Anthony Erickson-Pogorzelski
Represented By: Julie Posteraro
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Defendant: C. R. Ayers
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: Federal Bureau of Prisons
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
Represented By: Julie Posteraro
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Defendant: Harrell Watts
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: United States Attorney
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
Represented By: Anthony Erickson-Pogorzelski
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Defendant: Steve Mora
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Defendant: United States Department of Justice
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
Represented By: Julie Posteraro
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Defendant: Scott Middlebrooks
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Downing
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Plaintiff: Ramon Lopez
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