Gracia v. Palm Beach Sheriff's Office et al
Plaintiff: Orestes Gracia
Defendant: Palm Beach Sheriff's Office and Nurse Scott Norris
Case Number: 9:2026cv80242
Filed: March 6, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Rodney Smith
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 State Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 31, 2026 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Scott Norris, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, filed by Orestes Gracia.(ebz)
July 21, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Compliance re 12 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Amend. (Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff at his address of record) (amb)
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in-part Plaintiff's #11 Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Complaint. Plaintiff shall file his Amended Complaint on or before August 24, 2026. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff a copy of this Order at his address of record and file a notice of compliance on the docket. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 7/20/2026. (lgn)
July 10, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend #1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens by Orestes Gracia. Responses due by 7/24/2026. (ls)
June 8, 2026 Filing 10 CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance. Mailed copies of DE #8 Order on Motion for Reconsideration, DE #9 Order Dismissing/Closing Case, and the Court's 1983 Complaint Form to Orestes Gracia. (ebz)
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Complaint DE #1 is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint labeled "Amended Complaint," that complies with the instructions of this Order. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 6/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION, VACATING PRIOR ORDER, AND DENYING REQUEST FOR COUNSEL. Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment DE #7 is GRANTED. The Court's prior Order DE #6 is VACATED, and this matter is hereby REOPENED. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 6/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
May 27, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Reconsideration and to Reinstate this action re #6 Order Dismissing/Closing Case, by Orestes Gracia. Responses due by 6/10/2026. (ebz)
May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE. The Amended Complaint DE 13 is DISMISSED. Leave to Amend is DENIED. This case is CLOSED, and all pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 5/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
April 21, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Orestes Gracia. Responses due by 5/5/2026. (ebz)
March 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER denying #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and Granting Leave to Amend. Within thirty (30) days, Petitioner shall file the renewed Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis, or pay the Clerks filing fee of $ 405.00. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis) (ls)
March 6, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Orestes Gracia. Responses due by 3/20/2026. (kma)
March 6, 2026 Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith (kma)
March 6, 2026 Filing 1 Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Scott Norris, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. Filing fee $ 405.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Orestes Gracia.(kma)

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