Johnson v. Ferguson et al
Plaintiff: Lee Mitchell Johnson
Defendant: Deputy Gordon, Deoputy Ferguson, Sgt. Smith and Deputy Thomas
Case Number: 9:2020cv81963
Filed: October 22, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kathleen M Williams
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER re #20 MOTION to Quash. On or before January 4, 2021, Sgt. R. Smith shall file a notice with the Court providing the full name and badge number of all officers of the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office who were employed and present at the Palm Beach County Jail on October 7, 2020. On or before January 11, 2021, Plaintiff shall respond to Sgt. R. Smith's motion. Plaintiff shall also provide additional details that will assist the Court in determining the identity of the Defendant "Sgt. Smith", including, if known, physical description, badge number, and any other identifying information. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 12/18/2020. See attached document for full details. (daa)
December 11, 2020 Filing 20 MOTION to Quash by Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Barranco, Summer)
December 10, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Summer Marie Barranco on behalf of Ferguson, Gordon, Thomas. Attorney Summer Marie Barranco added to party Ferguson(pty:dft), Attorney Summer Marie Barranco added to party Gordon(pty:dft), Attorney Summer Marie Barranco added to party Thomas(pty:dft). (Barranco, Summer)
November 23, 2020 Filing 18 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Deputy Thomas served on 11/20/2020, answer due 12/11/2020. (mc)
November 23, 2020 Filing 17 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Deputy Ferguson served on 11/19/2020, answer due 12/10/2020. (mc)
November 23, 2020 Filing 16 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Deputy Gordon served on 11/20/2020, answer due 12/11/2020. (mc)
November 23, 2020 Filing 15 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. Sergeant Smith served on 11/20/2020, answer due 12/11/2020. (mc)
November 12, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name by Lee Mitchell Johnson (Address Updated) (ebz)
November 10, 2020 Filing 13 Summons Issued as to Sergeant Smith. (daa)
November 10, 2020 Filing 12 Summons Issued as to Deputy Gordon. (daa)
November 10, 2020 Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Deputy Thomas. (daa)
November 10, 2020 Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Deputy Ferguson (Shield No. 25574). (daa)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER TO U.S. MARSHAL DIRECTING PERSONAL SERVICE UPON DEFENDANTS, DEPUTIES FERGUSON, THOMAS, GORDON, AND SERGEANT SMITH. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/9/2020. See attached document for full details. (daa)
November 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER SCREENING CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT UNDER THE PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT (PLRA). Plaintiff's excessive use of force claim against Ferguson shall PROCEED; Plaintiff's failure to intervene claim against Gordon, Thomas, and Smith shall PROCEED; and, Plaintiff's punitive damages and psychological injury claims shall PROCEED. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/6/2020. See attached document for full details. (daa)
November 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff need not prepay a partial filing fee in this case, or prepay costs such as for service of process. Plaintiff owes the United States a debt of $350.00 which must be paid to the Clerk of the Court as funds become available. The jail/prison having custody of Plaintiff must make payments from the prisoner's account to the Clerk of this Court each time the amount in the account exceeds $10.00 until the full filing fee of $350.00 is paid. USM Service NOT Ordered. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/6/2020. See attached document for full details. (daa)
November 6, 2020 Filing 6 INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGANTS. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/6/2020. See attached document for full details. (daa)
November 5, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Address Change by Lee Mitchell Johnson. (Updated in DE#4 Notice of Change of Address). (ebz)
October 28, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Change of Address by Lee Mitchell Johnson (Address Updated) (ebz)
October 22, 2020 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Lee Mitchell Johnson. (daa)
October 22, 2020 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (daa)
October 22, 2020 Filing 1 Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Ferguson, Gordon, Smith, Thomas. Filing fee $ 400.00. IFP Filed, filed by Lee Mitchell Johnson.(daa)

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Defendant: Deputy Gordon
Represented By: Summer Marie Barranco
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Defendant: Deoputy Ferguson
Represented By: Summer Marie Barranco
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