White et al v. Yates et al
| Christinna White and Casey White |
| Sergeant Clifton McClay Yates, Sergeant Hernandez, Correctional Officer Cannado, Correctional Officer Thomas Dunn, Captain William Hamilton, Sergeant Andriana Rankine, Lieutenant Dennis Burney, Sergeant Carter, Jesus Cruzado, Boykins, Does 1-11, Michael Corrado and Disan Hernandez |
| 2:2026cv14004 |
| January 5, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 62 RESPONSE to Motion re #60 MOTION to Compel Responses to First Set of Interrogatories and to Enforce Discovery Stipulation filed by Dennis Burney, Carter, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Disan Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates. Replies due by 7/8/2026. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 61 RESPONSE in Opposition re #59 MOTION to Stay and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Casey White, Christinna White. Replies due by 7/6/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 60 MOTION to Compel Responses to First Set of Interrogatories and to Enforce Discovery Stipulation by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 7/2/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories, #2 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' Objections to First Set of Interrogatories, #3 Exhibit 3 - Email Correspondence re Interrogatories, #4 Exhibit 4 - Email Correspondence re Discovery, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 59 MOTION to Stay and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Dennis Burney, Carter, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Disan Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates. Responses due by 6/29/2026. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
Filing 58
HIPAA-QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER granting #55 Joint MOTION for Protective Order HIPAA-Qualified. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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Filing 57
AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER granting #54 Joint MOTION for Confidentiality Order and Incorporated Order. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 56 REPLY in Support of Motion re #38 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. filed by Carter, Disan Hernandez. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 55 Joint MOTION for Protective Order HIPAA-Qualified by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 6/24/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 54 Joint MOTION for Confidentiality Order and Incorporated Order by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 6/24/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 53 RESPONSE to #50 Notice (Other), #49 Notice (Other), in Opposition to Defendants Hernandez and Carters Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint by Casey White, Christinna White. (Slater, James) |
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Filing 52
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #51 Unopposed Motion for Extension. Plaintiffs seek a 10-day extension of time to respond to Defendant Disan Hernandez's Motion to Dismiss from May 26, 2026, to June 5, 2026. In support, Plaintiffs represent that an extension would permit them to respond to both motions to dismiss in one consolidated filing. Motions for extension of time must set forth good cause supported by specific facts. I find this standard to be adequately met here. Accordingly, Plaintiffs shall file their Response to Defendant Hernandez's Motion to Dismiss by June 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/28/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 51 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #49 Notice (Other), Defendant Hernandez's Motion to Dismiss by Joinder by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 6/9/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 50 Defendant's NOTICE Of Joinder In and Adoption of Defendants Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Carter. Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Carter(pty:dft). (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 49 Defendant's NOTICE of Joinder In and Adoption of the Co-Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Dennis Burney, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Disan Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 48 REPLY in Support of Motion re #38 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. filed by Dennis Burney, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Disan Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 47 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #35 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Carter served on 5/1/2026, response/answer due 5/22/2026. (Slater, James) |
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Filing 46
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #43 Unopposed Motion for Extension. Defendants Hernandez, Yates, Corrado, Dunn, Hamilton, Rankine, Burney, and Cruzado seek a seven-day extension of time to file their Reply in support of their Motion to Dismiss from May 5, 2026, to May 12, 2026. In support, Defendants cite "scheduling conflicts." Motions for extension of time must set forth good cause supported by specific facts. The motion is lacking in detail and does not provide me with sufficient information to determine whether the good cause standard is met. However, because the requested extension is brief and unopposed, I will allow it. Accordingly, Defendants shall file their Reply by no later than May 12, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks (rfy)
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Filing 45
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #42 Motion for Extension. Defendants, on behalf of Disan Hernandez, seek a seven-day extension of time to respond to the complaint from May 5, 2026, to May 12, 2026. In support, Defendants cite "scheduling conflicts." Motions for extension of time must set forth good cause supported by specific facts. The motion is lacking in detail and does not provide me with sufficient information to determine whether the good cause standard is met. However, because the requested extension is brief, I will allow it. Accordingly, Defendant Disan Hernandez shall file his response to the Complaint by no later than May 12, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks (rfy)
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| Filing 44 RESPONSE to Motion re #43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer to Plaintiff's Response to Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, #42 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer to Plaintiff's Aended Complaint on Behalf of Sergeant Hernandez filed by Casey White, Christinna White. Replies due by 5/14/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer to Plaintiff's Response to Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Dennis Burney, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Disan Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates. Responses due by 5/19/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 42 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer to Plaintiff's Aended Complaint on Behalf of Sergeant Hernandez by Dennis Burney, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Disan Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates. Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Disan Hernandez(pty:dft). Responses due by 5/19/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 41 RESPONSE in Opposition re #38 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Casey White, Christinna White. Replies due by 5/5/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 40 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #35 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Disan Hernandez served on 4/14/2026, response/answer due 5/5/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 39 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Casey White, Christinna White (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 38 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Dennis Burney, Cannado, Michael Corrado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Andriana Rankine. Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Michael Corrado(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Andriana Rankine(pty:dft). Responses due by 4/28/2026. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
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Filing 37
ORDER granting in part #29 Motion for Enlargement of Time. Plaintiff must serve Defendants on or before June 2,2026 and ensure return of executed service is filed in the court record by the same date. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 4/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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Filing 36
ORDER denying as moot #27 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part #34 Motion to Amend/Modify Briefing Schedule, Vacate Default, and Withdraw Answer. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. The Clerk's Default entered against Defendant Cruzado DE #31 is Vacated. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 4/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Filing 35 Consent AMENDED COMPLAINT against Boykins, Dennis Burney, Carter, Jesus Cruzado, Does 1-11, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates, Michael Corrado, Disan Hernandez, filed by Casey White, Christinna White.(Slater, James) |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Amend/Correct Modify Briefing Schedule, Vacate Default and Withdraw Answer by Dennis Burney, Cannado, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Clifton McClay Yates. Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Cannado(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Jesus Cruzado(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party William Hamilton(pty:dft). Responses due by 4/10/2026. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Casey White, Christinna White. Replies due by 3/30/2026. (Slater, James) |
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Filing 32
PAPERLESS ORDER REGARDING DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURES. On March 16, 2026, Plaintiff moved for Clerk's Entry of Default against Defendant Jesus Cruzado (DE #31 ). The motion was granted the next day. (DE #31 ). Accordingly, if Plaintiff intends to move for default final judgment, she must do so on or before date April 17, 2026. Moreover, Plaintiff is advised that pursuant to S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.1(a)(2), motions for default judgment must be "accompanied by a proposed order that is filed and submitted via e-mail to the Court as prescribed by Section 3I(6) of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures." The proposed order must contain legal analysis as to the claims on which Plaintiff is seeking default final judgment and how the pled facts, taken as true, justify awarding Plaintiff default judgment. Plaintiff must ensure that its proposed order with the court is emailed in Word format to the court's e-filing address: [email protected]. If no timely motion and appropriate proposed order are filed, this matter is subject to dismissal without prejudice. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/18/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 31 Vacated-Clerk's Entry of Default as to JESUS CRUZADO - Motions Terminated: #30 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 3/17/2026. (drz) Modified per Order DE #36 on 4/7/2026 (drz). |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Jesus Cruzado by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of James Slater, #2 Exhibit Unredacted Return of Service)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 29 MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Remaining Defendants by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Alexandra Gergova in support of Motion to Enlarge Time to Serve Remaining Defendants, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 28 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. William Hamilton served on 3/6/2026, response/answer due 3/27/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Dennis Burney, Thomas Dunn, Clifton McClay Yates. Responses due by 3/23/2026. (Whitelock, Christopher) |
| Filing 26 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Cannado served on 3/3/2026, response/answer due 3/24/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 25 ANSWER to Complaint by Andriana Rankine. (drz) |
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #20 Motion to Set Aside Clerk's Default. Defendant must file its response to Complaint by March 9, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz)
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| Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Dennis Burney response/answer due 3/9/2026; Thomas Dunn response/answer due 3/9/2026. (per order de #24 ) (drz) |
| Filing 23 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Andriana Rankine served on 2/11/2026, response/answer due 3/4/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 22 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Clifton McClay Yates served on 2/11/2026, response/answer due 3/4/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 21 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Jesus Cruzado served on 2/20/2026, response/answer due 3/13/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 20 MOTION Unopposed Motion to Vacate Defaults and Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs Complaint by Dennis Burney, Thomas Dunn, Clifton McClay Yates. Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Dennis Burney(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Thomas Dunn(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher John Whitelock added to party Clifton McClay Yates(pty:dft). Responses due by 3/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Whitelock, Christopher) |
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Filing 19
PAPERLESS ORDER REGARDING DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROCEDURES. On February 19, 2026, Plaintiff moved for Clerk's Entry of Default against Defendants Dennis Burney and Thomas Dunn (DE #15 ) (DE #16 ). The motions were granted on February 20, 2026. (DE #17 ) (DE #18 ). Accordingly, if Plaintiff intends to move for default final judgment, he/she/it must do so on or before March 19, 2026. Moreover, Plaintiff is advised that pursuant to S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.1(a)(2), motions for default judgment must be "accompanied by a proposed order that is filed and submitted via e-mail to the Court as prescribed by Section 3I(6) of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures." The proposed order must contain legal analysis as to the claims on which Plaintiff is seeking default final judgment and how the pled facts, taken as true, justify awarding Plaintiff default judgment. Plaintiff must ensure that its proposed order with the court is emailed in Word format to the court's e-filing address: [email protected]. If no timely motion and appropriate proposed order are filed, this matter is subject to dismissal without prejudice. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/24/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 18 Vacated-Clerk's Entry of Default as to Thomas Dunn - Motions Terminated: #16 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 2/20/2026. (drz) Modified per de #24 on 3/4/2026 (drz). |
| Filing 17 Vacated-Clerk's Entry of Default as to Dennis Burney - Motions Terminated: #15 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 2/20/2026. (drz) Modified per order de #24 on 3/4/2026 (drz). |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Thomas Dunn by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 3/5/2026. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Slater in support of Application for Default)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Dennis Burney by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 3/5/2026. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Slater in support of Application for Default)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Dennis Burney served on 1/22/2026, response/answer due 2/12/2026. (Slater, James) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Casey White, Christinna White. Thomas Dunn served on 1/22/2026, response/answer due 2/12/2026. (Slater, James) |
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Filing 12
PAPERLESS ORDER terminating #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and granting #6 , #7 , #8 , and #11 , Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorneys Sarah Grady, David Schmutzer, Matthew Underwood, and Amelia Caramadre. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/12/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Amelia Caramadre. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 1/21/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Striking #5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Amelia Caramadre. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19094058 filed by Christinna White, Casey White by Casey White, Christinna White (Slater, James) |
| Filing 9 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Amelia Caramadre. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19094058. Login/Signature Block Violation; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - The name of attorney e-filing this document via their CM/ECF login does not match the name of attorney on the signature block of the document. The name used for login must match typed name on signature block of the document. This filing is a violation of Section 3J(1) of CM/ECF Admin Procedures and LR 5.1(b). Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile document pursuant to CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rules. (drz) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Matthew Underwood. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19094093 by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 1/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David Schmutzer. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19094079 by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 1/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Sarah Grady. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19094071 by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 1/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) |
| Filing 5 Stricken- MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Amelia Caramadre. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19094058 by Casey White, Christinna White. Responses due by 1/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Slater, James) Modified per DE #10 on 1/7/2026 (drz). |
| Filing 4 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Sarah Grady, Matthew Underwood, David Schmuter, Amelia Caramadre, mailing date January 6, 2026, (pt) |
| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Boykins, Dennis Burney, Cannado, Carter, Jesus Cruzado, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, and Clifton McClay Yates. (caw) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. (caw) |
| Filing 1 Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Boykins, Dennis Burney, Cannado, Carter, Jesus Cruzado, Does 1-11, Thomas Dunn, William Hamilton, Hernandez, Andriana Rankine, Clifton McClay Yates. Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19088139, filed by Casey White, Christinna White. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) to Boykins, #3 Summon(s) to Hamilton, #4 Summon(s) to Cruzado, #5 Summon(s) to Burney, #6 Summon(s) to Cannado, #7 Summon(s) to Dunn, #8 Summon(s) to Carter, #9 Summon(s) to Hernandez, #10 Summon(s) to Rankine, #11 Summon(s) to Yates)(Slater, James) |
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