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01/09/2026Johnson v. Lee County Sheriff's Office et al
2:26-cv-00026-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Demetrious D. Johnson's Complaint (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Johnson a civil-rights complaint form. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/9/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/09/2026Sheets v. Martin et al
2:25-cv-00444-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (Docs. [54], [56]) are GRANTED. Plaintiff's case is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judg
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026Hernandez Giron v. Noem et al (Glades)
2:25-cv-01201-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER granting Juan David Hernandez Giron's Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge She
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026USA v. Lux-Us
2:25-cr-00231-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Juan Lux-Us (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/8/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026USA v. Sales-Gomez
2:25-cr-00230-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Amilcar Sales-Gomez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/8/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026USA v. Garcia-Vasquez
2:25-cr-00222-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Osmar Patricio Garcia-Vasquez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100; FINES: waived. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/8/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026Adams v. Roher et al
2:25-cv-00685-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. [1]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. Because the complaint is dismissed, Defendants' motions to dismiss (Docs. [44], [49]) are DENIED as moot. The Court will address Defendants' counterclaims by
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026USA v. Garcia-Gallego
2:25-cr-00141-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Sebastian Garcia Gallego (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 6 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 36 months; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100; FINES: waived. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/8/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026Posada v. FedEx Ground
2:25-cv-00487-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [33]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's second amended complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice. On or before January 22, 2026, Plaintiff may file a third amended complaint. Failure to do so will cause
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026USA v. Davis
2:25-cr-00052-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Dashawn Darell Davis (1), Count 1, IMPRISONMENT: 57 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 36 months; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100; FINES: waived; FORFEITURE: included in judgment. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/8/2026. (AEH) <
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026USA v. Juarez
2:24-cr-00141-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Daniel Juarez, Count 1 of Original Indictment, Dismissed on motion of the government. Count 1s, IMPRISONMENT: 262 months, such term may run concurrent to any term imposed in Charlotte County Circuit Case: 24-CF-402; SUPERVISED REL
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/08/2026Sheets v. City of Punta Gorda, Florida
2:19-cv-00484-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Plaintiff's Rule 60 Motion to Vacate Judgment (Doc. [49]) is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny the pending motions (Docs. [51], [52]) as moot. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/8/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/07/2026Andino Gonzalez v. Noem et al (Collier)
2:25-cv-01176-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER granting Juan Carlos Andino Gonzalez's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/07/2026AIG Property Casualty Company v. ECO Marine Solutions, Inc. et al
2:24-cv-00722-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendant Eco Marine Solutions LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. [45]) and Defendant Custom Electrical Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. [47]) are GRANTED. Plaintiff AIG Property Casualty Insurance Company's
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/06/2026Orellana Padila v. Warden, Glades County Detention Center (Glades County)
2:25-cv-01195-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER granting Oscar Alexander Padilla Orellana's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri P
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/06/2026Schornik v. Lee County Jail et al
2:25-cv-01097-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing plaintiff Robert Schornik III's second amended complaint (Doc. [11]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chapp
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/06/2026Ross v. Turquoise Bay Resort LLC et al
2:25-cv-00958-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: The Supplemental Complaint (Doc. [5]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. On or before January 20, 2026, Plaintiff must file an amended complaint that corrects the deficiencies outlined above. Failure to comply may result in the Court dism
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/05/2026Beltran v. Ripa et al (Collier County)
2:25-cv-01174-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER granting Lozaro Beltran's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chap
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/31/2025Gomez Rodriguez v. Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security et al
2:25-cv-01115-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER granting Gomez Rodriguez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-31. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/31/2025Smith v. GetMeHealthCare, LLC et al
5:25-cv-00568-SPC-PRL
ORDER granting [9] Defendants GetMeHealthCare, LLC, Chad Sokoloff, and Michael Hilf's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint. [1] The complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint by January 16, 20
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/30/2025Blue v. Yale University et al
5:25-cv-00808-SPC-PRL
ORDER denying [4] Plaintiff's Motion for Permission to File Electronically, but permitting Plaintiff to receive electronic notification of filings via email. The Clerk is directed to add Plaintiff's email address (theresablue101@gm
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/30/2025Windsor Beach, LLC v. Imperial Fire & Casualty Insurance Company
2:25-cv-00829-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [15]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Complaint (Doc. [1]) is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment accordingly, deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any dead
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/30/2025USA v. Garcia-Gutierrez
2:25-cr-00135-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: The United States' Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture (Doc. [44]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-30. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/29/2025The Doc App, Inc. v. Leafwell, Inc.
2:25-cv-00838-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Plaintiff [The Doc App, Inc. d/b/a My Florida Green]'s Counsel's Motion for Reconsideration of Order Imposing Sanctions and Referral to Florida Bar (Doc. [37]) (Doc. [39]) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART to the extent expl
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/23/2025Yatak et al v. Warden, Alligator Alcatraz et al
2:25-cv-01185-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-23. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/22/2025Ft. Myers Tav Apts., LLC et al v. Everest National Insurance Company et al
2:25-cv-01172-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Plaintiffs' complaint (Doc. [1]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiffs may file an amended complaint on or before January 5, 2026. Failure to do so will cause the Court to close this case without further notice. Signed by Ju
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/22/2025Martinez Garcia v. BONDI et al
2:25-cv-01158-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER granting Germain Martinez Garcia's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Ch
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/22/2025Schornik v. Lee County Jail et al
2:25-cv-01097-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing plaintiff Robert James Schornik's Amended Complaint (Doc. [3]) without prejudice. Schornik may amend within 14 days. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-22. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/22/2025Castro v. Lee County's Healthcare Providers
2:25-cv-01035-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Noel Castro's amended complaint (Doc. [6]) without prejudice for failure to state a claim. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judg
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/22/2025Stewart v. The Standard Fire Insurance Company
5:25-cv-00667-SPC-PRL
ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion to Remand (Doc. 14) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-22. (AEH)
ORDERED: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Strike, or Abate Count II (Doc. [12]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's bad faith claim (Count II) is DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-22. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/22/2025Azzilonna v. First Community Insurance Company
2:24-cv-00955-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. [28]) is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment for Defendant and against Plaintiff, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/2
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/19/2025ATM Title Services of Texas, LLC v. Tag Agro LLC et al
2:25-cv-01124-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Plaintiff's amended complaint (Doc. [6]) is DISMISSED without leave to amend. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/19/20
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/19/2025Wilson v. Pryor et al
2:25-cv-01041-SPC-NPM
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing plaintiff Carlton Wilson's complaint (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-19. (N
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/19/2025USA v. Lang
2:19-cr-00150-SPC-NPM
JUDGMENT as to Craig Austin Lang (2), Counts 1-2, 3-4 of Original Indictment - Dismissed. Counts 1s-2s, 3s-4s, 5s, 6s, IMPRISONMENT: LIFE. Such term consists of a LIFE sentence as to Count 5, 240-MONTHS as to Counts 1, 2 and 3, 36-MONTHS as to C
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/19/2025USA v. Connor
2:18-cr-00053-SPC-NPM
ORDERED: Defendant Christopher Connor's Unopposed Motion to Terminate Probation (Doc. [96]) is GRANTED. Defendant's term of supervised release shall terminate on December 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-19.
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/19/2025USA v. Vaughn
2:14-cr-00135-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: Defendant Jerome Antonio Vaughn's pro se Construed Motion to Award Additional Jail Time Credit. (Doc. [321]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-17. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/17/2025Gonzalez Carmona v. Ripa et al
2:25-cv-01128-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER granting Gonzalez Carmona's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/17/2025Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC v. Phillips
2:25-cv-00054-SPC-DNF
ORDERED: The parties' Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Permanent Injunction is GRANTED in part. This action is DISMISSED without prejudice. If no party files another paper per Local Rule 3.09(b) on or before January 16, 2026, then this dism
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/15/2025Krechmar v. Assistant Field Director et al
2:25-cv-01095-SPC-DNF
OPINION AND ORDER granting Vladimir Krechmar's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell o
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/15/2025USA v. Santos-Cruz
2:25-cr-00163-SPC-DNF
JUDGMENT as to Mario Santos-Cruz (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-12-15. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell