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11/20/2025Glozik Holdings LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
2:24-cv-00963-SPC-NPM
ORDER. This action is dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute. See M.D. Fla. 3.10. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending deadlines, deny all pending motions as moot, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappel
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025Fouts v. Lee County Jail
2:25-cv-01033-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing plaintiff Michael Fouts' Complaint (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Fouts a civil-rights complaint form. Fouts may file an amended complaint by 12/1/2025. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025USA v. Pryor
2:25-cr-00110-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The United States' Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture (Doc. [63]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-18. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025USA v. Ortiz
2:25-cr-00099-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The United States' Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture (Doc. [45]) isGRANTED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-18. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025USA v. Korff
2:25-cr-00097-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Defendant, Jesse William Korff's Motion to Allow Expert Evaluation by Dr. Pat Capozzoli, PSYD at the Charlotte County Jail (Doc. [51]) is GRANTED. Dr. Capozzoli is AUTHORIZED to evaluate Defendant on November 24, 2025 at the Charlott
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025Darragh v. Warden, FCC Coleman - Low
5:25-cv-00216-SPC-PRL
OPINION AND ORDER denying [6] Amended petition for writ of habeas corpus and denying as moot [16] Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment, terminate any pending motions or deadlines, and close this case.
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025USA v. Jewett
2:25-cr-00042-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The United States' Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture (Doc. [49]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-18. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/18/2025USA v. Lang
2:19-cr-00150-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The United States' Motion for an Order of Forfeiture as to Defendant Craig Austin Lang (Doc. [436]) is GRANTED.. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-18. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025Castro v. Lee County's Healthcare Providers
2:25-cv-01035-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Noel Castro's Complaint without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Castro a civil-rights complaint form. Castro may file an amended complaint by 12/1/2025. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/14/20
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025USA v. Hernandez-Gomez
2:25-cr-00194-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Israel Hernandez-Gomez (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025USA v. Munoz-Hernandez
2:25-cr-00182-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Emmanuel Munoz-Hernandez (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025USA v. Rodriguez-Alcon
2:25-cr-00188-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Walter Rodriguez-Alcon (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025USA v. Martinez-Jimenez
2:25-cr-00165-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Marina Martinez-Jimenez (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025USA v. Chivalan-Pu
2:25-cr-00169-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Miguel Chivalan-Pu (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025USA v. Gomez-Martinez
2:25-cr-00171-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Nahun Armando Gomez-Martinez (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/17/2025C.M. et al v. Noem et al
2:25-cv-00747-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: The parties are DIRECTED to attend a Zoom status conference on November 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Lead counsel are required to attend. The parties must be prepared to discuss what issues are moot, the staleness of the briefing and evidence
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/14/2025Castro v. Lee County Jail
2:25-cv-01032-SPC-NPM
ORDER dismissing this action. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-14. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/13/2025Brumbaugh v. Fitzgeorge
2:25-cv-00971-SPC-DNF
ORDER dismissing this action. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-13. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/13/2025USA v. Godinez-Sanchez
2:25-cr-00166-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Edwin Leonel Godinez-Sanchez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/8/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/13/2025USA v. Ortiz
2:25-cr-00099-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Erick Javier Ortiz, Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: 57 months, as to each count, all counts to run concurrently; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 36 months, as to each count, all counts to run concurrently; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Ju
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/13/2025USA v. Cuevas-Barcenas
2:25-cr-00095-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Jesus Luciano Cuevas-Barcenas (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: 13 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/8/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/13/2025USA v. Perez-Garcia
2:25-cr-00036-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Erwin Perez-Garcia (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: 24 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100 Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-12. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/12/2025Knasel v. SFW Partners, LLC
2:25-cv-00979-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: This case is DISMISSED without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny any pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/8/2025
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/07/2025Vasquez Carcamo v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al
2:25-cv-00922-SPC-NPM
ORDER granting in part Luis A. Vasquez Carcamo's Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The respondents are directed to provide Vasquez Carcamo a bond hearing. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment and close this case. Si
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/07/2025Scott A. Saveraid Trust for Scott A. Saveraid Revocable Trust v. QBE Specialty Insurance Company
2:25-cv-00394-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [39]) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff's Counterclaim for Unjust Enrichment (Counterclaim Count II) is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk i
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/06/2025Pierre Louis v. Wal-Mart Associates Inc
2:25-cv-00727-SPC-NPM
ORDER granting defendant's unopposed oral motion [23] for entry of a 502(d) Order. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 11/6/2025. (TLP)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025Zamora Mejia v. Attorney General of the United States et al
2:25-cv-00981-SPC-NPM
ORDER dismissing this action as moot. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/5/2025. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025Sahrow v. Head of Security Charlotte Correctional Institution et al
2:25-cv-00813-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Sahrow's complaint (Doc. [1]) is dismissed without prejudice for failure to state a claim. Sahrow may file an amended complaint by November 26, 2025. Otherwise, the Court will enter judgment and close this case. The Clerk is directe
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Alvarado-Bonilla
2:25-cr-00186-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Kevin Sudic Alvarado-Bonilla (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: no supervision imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/5/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Villatoro-Calderon
2:25-cr-00121-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Edwin Concepcion Villatoro-Calderon (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 21 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: no supervision imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/4/2025. (AEH) Modif
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Tojin-Merejildo
2:25-cr-00105-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Jesus Alejandro Tojin-Merejildo (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: no supervision imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/5/2025. (AEH) Modifie
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Santizo-Roblero
2:25-cr-00092-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Marin Santizo-Roblero (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 6 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: no supervision imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/5/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Mazariegos-Galvez
2:25-cr-00088-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Dionicio Baldomero Mazariegos-Galvez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 12 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: no supervision imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/5/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Gutierrez-Juarez
2:25-cr-00056-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Francisco Javier Gutierrez-Juarez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 12 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: no supervision imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/5/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. McCowan
2:24-cr-00160-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Jonathan Deric McCowan (1), Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, IMPRISONMENT: 84 months as to each count, all counts to run concurrently; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 36 months as to each count, all counts to run concurrently; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $400
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/05/2025USA v. Sims
2:24-cr-00090-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to David Kendrelle Sims (1), Counts 1, 2, IMPRISONMENT: 21 months as to each count, all counts to run concurrently to each other; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 24 months as to each count, all counts to run concurrently to each other; SPECIAL A
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/04/2025Zamora Mejia v. Attorney General of the United States et al
2:25-cv-00981-SPC-NPM
ORDER granting [9] Petitioner Pablo Alejandro Zamora Mejia's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to the extent the Court enters this temporary restraining order. That portion of the motion requesting a
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/04/2025Durance v. The School Board of Glades County, Florida
2:25-cv-00137-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendant's motion to dismiss (Doc. [28]) is GRANTED. Counts III, IV, and VI are DISMISSED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/3/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/04/2025Wean v. Masters et al
2:23-cv-00302-SPC-NPM
ORDER. The parties must file dispositive motions by 12/4/2025. The plaintiff's motion to compel (Doc. [99]) and motion to extend deadline (Doc. [105]) are denied. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/4/2025. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/03/2025Dowdell v. JM Family Enterprises, Inc. et al
2:25-cv-00699-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The Clerk is DIRECTED to CONSOLIDATE, 2:25-cv-529-SPC-NPM, and 2:25-cv-699-SPC-NPM. The Court designates, 2:25-cv-529-SPC-NPM, as the lead case. All subsequent filings must be made in the lead case. The Clerk is DIRECTED to docket notice
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/03/2025Filice, et al v. JM Family Enterprises, Inc. et al
2:25-cv-00529-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The Clerk is DIRECTED to CONSOLIDATE this case, 2:25-cv-529-SPC-NPM, and 2:25-cv-699-SPC-NPM. The Court designates this case, 2:25-cv-529-SPC-NPM, as the lead case. All subsequent filings must be made in the lead case. The Clerk is DIR
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/31/2025Brumbaugh v. Lee County Jail
2:25-cv-00972-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Jeremy Brian Brumbaugh's complaint (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Brumbaugh a civil-rights complaint form. Brumbaugh may file an amended complaint by 2025-11-21. Signed by Judge Sheri
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/31/2025Elston v. Florida Department of Children and Families et al
2:25-cv-00959-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Reconsideration (Doc. [14]) is DENIED. The Court sua sponte amends its Order dismissing Plaintiff's case (Doc. [12]) such that the dismissal is without prejudice. This case remains closed. Signe
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/31/2025Homesley v. Lee County et al
2:25-cv-00948-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing John Eric Homesley's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]) and denying a certificate of appealability. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/31/2025Hinojosa Garcia v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security et al
2:25-cv-00879-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER granting in part Jose Rafael Hinojosa Garcia's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]) and directing the respondents to provide the Hinojosa Garcia the statutory process required under § 1226, including a bond he
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/31/2025S. Llanio Business Service Inc et al v. Scottsdale Insurance Company
2:24-cv-00210-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: This action is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny any pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-10-31. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/30/2025Sheets v. Woelk et al
2:25-cv-00611-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [15]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (Doc. [13]) is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, enter judgment for
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/29/2025Hennessey V v. Marcino et al
2:24-cv-00804-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing this action without prejudice for failure to prosecute. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-10-29. (NMC
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/28/2025Elston v. Florida Department of Children and Families et al
2:25-cv-00959-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. [2]) is DENIED. Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. [1]) is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/28/2025Pupo Perez et al v. American Zurich Insurance Company
2:25-cv-00736-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [13]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-10-28. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/28/2025Sheets v. Angelini et al
2:25-cv-00653-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [12]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's false arrest claim and equal protection claim are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's viewpoint discrimination and retaliation claims are dismissed without
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/28/2025Blue Sky Property Development & Management, LLC et al v. WESTCHESTER SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
2:25-cv-00516-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Plaintiffs must SUPPLEMENT their Motion to Remand (Doc. [28]) on or before November 4, 2025, to list Bluesky's current members. Defendant may file a response to Plaintiffs' supplement on or before November 11, 2025 Signed by Jud
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/28/2025Sheets v. Martin et al
2:25-cv-00444-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (Docs. [47], [49]) are GRANTED. Counts IV and V are DISMISSED with prejudice. The remaining counts are DISMISSED without prejudice. On or before November 11, 2025, Plaintiff may file an amended complain
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
10/23/2025USA v. Parker
2:24-cr-00135-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Lester John Parker, Jr. (1), Counts 1, 12, 6, 7, 8, IMPRISONMENT: 121 months. This term consists of a 97-month term as to Counts One, Six, Seven, and Twelve concurrent to each other and a 24-month term as to Count Eight, to be se
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell