Merchison v. Florida Department of Corrections et al
Plaintiff: Michael Merchison
Defendant: Florida Department of Corrections, Sergeant Harrison, Ms. Watson and Dog Program Sub-Contractor
Case Number: 1:2026cv25158
Filed: July 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: David S Leibowitz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 State Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
July 30, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Michael Merchison. Responses due by 8/13/2026. (kma)
July 30, 2026 Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge David S. Leibowitz (kma)
July 30, 2026 Filing 1 Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Dog Program Sub-Contractor, Florida Department of Corrections, Harrison, Watson. Filing fee $ 405.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Michael Merchison. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Medical Records)(kma)

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