Freeman v. Cruz-Gomez et al
| Ricky Freeman |
| R. Cruz-Gomez, Centurion of Florida and Dr. Molina |
| 1:2025cv22124 |
| May 8, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Edwin G Torres |
| Habeas Corpus (Prison Condition) |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 State Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Defendant |
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Filing 57
ORDER GRANTING #56 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Guy Scott DiMartino representing Freeman, Ricky (Plaintiff) withdrawn from case. Deadline to obtain new counsel 11/20/2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/31/2025. See attached document for full details. (kma)
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| Filing 56 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Guy S. DiMartino for / by Ricky Freeman. Responses due by 11/14/2025. (DiMartino, Guy) |
| Filing 55 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Guy Scott DiMartino on behalf of Ricky Freeman. Attorney Guy Scott DiMartino added to party Ricky Freeman(pty:pla). (DiMartino, Guy) |
| Filing 54 NOTICE of Compliance by R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina re #44 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, (Eilers, Rachel) |
| Filing 53 NOTICE of Change of Address by Ricky Freeman (address updated in cm/ecf) (drz) |
| Filing 52 Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 9/9/2025 in the amount of $ 40.00, receipt number FLS307423. (vt) |
| Filing 51 NOTICE of Compliance by Ricky Freeman re #44 Scheduling Order, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge. (drz) |
| Filing 50 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 9/2/2025 in the amount of $ 12.00, receipt number FLS307241. (vt) |
| Filing 49 NOTICE of Compliance by R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina re #44 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, (Eilers, Rachel) |
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Filing 48
ORDER GRANTING #46 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DISCOVERY. Mandatory disclosure of discovery materials is extended to on or before September 25, 2025, and the joint notice of compliance following the mandatory disclosure shall be filed on or before October 1, 2025. Discovery due by 9/25/2025. Joint notice of compliance due by 10/1/2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 8/26/2025. See attached document for full details. (kma)
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| Filing 47 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 8/25/2025 in the amount of $ 20.00, receipt number FLS306981. (vt) |
| Filing 46 MOTION for Discovery by Ricky Freeman. Responses due by 9/5/2025. (drz) |
| Filing 45 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 8/11/2025 in the amount of $ 40.00, receipt number FLS306314. (vt) |
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Filing 44
ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE AND REFERRING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Amended Pleadings due by 11/19/2025., Discovery due by 11/19/2025., Joinder of Parties due by 11/19/2025., In Limine Motions due by 1/1/2026., Dispositive Motions due by 11/26/2025., Pretrial Stipulation due by 1/1/2026., Jury Trial set for 3/23/2026 09:00 AM before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 3/18/2026 01:15 PM in Miami Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.). Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 8/6/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.
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Filing 43
ORDER denying #39 Motion for Default Judgment. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/30/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 42 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 7/29/2025 in the amount of $ 10.00, receipt number FLS305700. (vt) |
| Filing 41 Proof of Service by Ricky Freeman re #40 Affidavit in Support of Motion, #39 MOTION for Default Judgment, #37 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina (drz) |
| Filing 40 Declaration in Support re #39 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by Ricky Freeman. (drz) |
| Filing 39 MOTION for Default Judgment by Ricky Freeman. (drz) |
| Filing 38 Clerk's Non-Entry of Default as to R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina - Motions Terminated: #37 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Reason: Responsive pleading (i.e. Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint, Motion to Dismiss Complaint, etc) has been filed Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 7/29/2025. (drz) |
| Filing 37 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina by Ricky Freeman. (drz) |
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Filing 36
ORDER denying #26 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/29/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 35 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand to Amended Complaint by R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina. (Eilers, Rachel) |
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Filing 34
ORDER granting #33 Motion Demonstrating Good Cause to Set Aside Recommendation for Entry of Default. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/28/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 33 MOTION to Set Aside Default by R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina. (Shapiro, Ethen) |
| Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: R. Cruz-Gomez response/answer due 8/1/2025; Dr. Molina response/answer due 8/1/2025. (per Order de #34 ) (drz) |
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Filing 32
Set Aside-ORDER STRIKING #31 Answer to Amended Complaint filed by Dr. Molina, R. Cruz-Gomez. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/25/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz) Modified per order de #34 on 7/28/2025 (drz).
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| Filing 31 Stricken- ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina. (Eilers, Rachel) Modified per Order DE #32 on 7/25/2025 (drz). |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rachel Elizabeth Eilers on behalf of R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina. Attorney Rachel Elizabeth Eilers added to party R. Cruz-Gomez(pty:dft), Attorney Rachel Elizabeth Eilers added to party Dr. Molina(pty:dft). (Eilers, Rachel) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ethen R. Shapiro on behalf of R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina. Attorney Ethen R. Shapiro added to party R. Cruz-Gomez(pty:dft), Attorney Ethen R. Shapiro added to party Dr. Molina(pty:dft). (Shapiro, Ethen) |
| Filing 28 Proof OF SERVICE by Ricky Freeman re #27 Memorandum, #26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (drz) |
| Filing 27 Declaration in Support re #26 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ricky Freeman. (drz) |
| Filing 26 Emergency Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ricky Freeman. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(drz) Modified text on 7/23/2025 (drz). |
| Filing 25 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 7/21/2025 in the amount of $ 20.00, receipt number FLS305397. (vt) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Change of Address by Ricky Freeman. (Updated in CM/ECF) (drz) |
| Filing 23 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 6/23/2025 in the amount of $ 50.00, receipt number FLS304744. (vt) |
| Filing 22 Second CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance #20 Order. (ls) |
| Filing 21 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re #20 Order. (ls) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE to Plaintiff Regarding Motion for Default when No Response has been Filed to Amended Complaint. Plaintiff's Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default due 8/14/2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/14/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) |
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Filing 19
ORDER denying #18 Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/1/2025. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Ricky Freeman. (drz) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Change of Address by Ricky Freeman (Address Updated in CM/ECF) (drz) |
| Filing 16 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 6/24/2025 in the amount of $ 15.00, receipt number FLS303863. (vt) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #8 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 Dr. Molina served on 6/10/2025, response/answer due 7/1/2025. (drz) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #8 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 R. Cruz-Gomez served on 6/10/2025, response/answer due 7/1/2025. (drz) |
| Filing 13 Summons Issued as to Dr. Cruz-Gomez, and Dr. Molina. (kma) |
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Filing 12
ORDER TO U.S. MARSHAL DIRECTING PERSONAL SERVICE UPON DEFENDANTS DR. MOLINA AND DR. CRUZ-GOMEZ Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/5/2025. See attached document for full details. (kma)
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Filing 11
ORDER SCREENING CIVIL RIGHTS AMENDED COMPLAINT UNDER THE PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT ("PLRA"). Plaintiff's Motion to Supplement #9 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint #8 shall PROCEED solely against Defendants Dr. Molina and Dr. Cruz-Gomez on Plaintiff's deliberate indifference to a serious medical needs claim and punitive damages claim. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/5/2025. See attached document for full details. (kma)
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| Filing 10 PAPERLESS Clerks Notice of Receipt of Partial Filing Fee received on 6/2/2025 in the amount of $ 15.00, receipt number FLS303331. (vt) |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Supplement Greivances in Amended 42 USC 1983 Civil Rights Complaint re #8 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Ricky Freeman. (drz) |
| Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT For Violation of Civil Rights (Prisoner Complaint) against R. Cruz-Gomez, Dr. Molina, filed by Ricky Freeman.(drz) |
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Filing 7
ORDER DISMISSING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT UNDER THE PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT ("PLRA"). Amended Pleadings due by 6/9/2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/9/2025. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: #1 Civil Rights Complaint Form) (caw)
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| Filing 6 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re #5 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis: copy of ECF No.5 mailed to Florida Department of Corrections, The Bureau of Finance and Accounting. (kma) |
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Filing 5
ORDER GRANTING #3 PLAINTIFF IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS AND ESTABLISHING A DEBT OF $350. On or before JUNE 9, 2025, Plaintiff shall pay $59.83 as a partial filing fee in this case. Plaintiff need not prepay costs for service of process. Partial Filing Fee due by 6/9/2025. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (kma)
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Filing 4
ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/8/2025. See attached document for full details. (kpe)
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| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Ricky Freeman. (kma) |
| Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks (kma) |
| Filing 1 Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Centurion of Florida, R. Cruz-Gomez. Filing fee $ 405.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Ricky Freeman.(kma) |
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