Giller v. Cowden et al
Plaintiff: Martha Giller
Defendant: Circuit Judge Angela Cowden and State Attorney Brian Haas
Case Number: 2:2026cv14184
Filed: May 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Donald M Middlebrooks
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 23, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #5 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Martha Giller. Angela Cowden served on 7/20/2026, response/answer due 8/10/2026; Brian Haas served on 7/20/2026, response/answer due 8/10/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Return of Service, #2 Affidavit Return of Service)(Savy, Bryan)
July 16, 2026 Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Angela Cowden, Brian Haas. (drz)
July 15, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Martha Giller (Savy, Bryan)
July 15, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Martha Giller (Savy, Bryan)
June 15, 2026 Filing 5 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Martha Giller. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Successive Motion for Post Conviction Relief, #2 Exhibit Order Denying)(Savy, Bryan)
May 27, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE OF FILING CIVIL COVER SHEET by Martha Giller (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Savy, Bryan)
May 26, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. No Civil Cover Sheet. Filer is instructed to file a Notice (Other) with the Civil Cover Sheet attached within 24 hours of the notice. (jas)
May 26, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (jas)
May 26, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19580674, filed by MARTHA GILLER.(Savy, Bryan)

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