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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
12/11/2025Castillo Nunez v. Target Corporation
2:25-cv-00960-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: This action is REMANDED to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, in and for Collier County, Florida. The Clerk is DIRECTED to transmit a certified copy of this Order to the Clerk of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, in and for Collier County,
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/10/2025Flores Castizo v. United States Attorney General et al
2:25-cv-01087-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting petitioner Raymundo Flores Castizo'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
12/10/2025Gonzalez Hernandez v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South (Collier County)
2:25-cv-01082-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting petitioner Valentin Gonzalez Hernandez'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 She
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/10/2025Khammanivong v. Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al
2:25-cv-01069-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting petitioner Alounsy Khammanivong'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
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/09/2025Castillo Nunez v. Target Corporation
2:25-cv-00960-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: On or before December 23, 2025, Defendant must SUPPLEMENT its notice of removal consistent with this Order. Failure to do so will result in remand without further notice. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/9/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/09/2025USA v. Stacey
2:25-cr-00110-SPC-NPM		 ORDERED: The United States' Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture (Doc. 87) isGRANTED as to Rebecca Lea Stacey (1) and Miranda Lee Pryor (2). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/9/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/09/2025USA v. Ward
2:25-cr-00021-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Christopher Daniel Ward, Sr. (1), Count(s) 1-3, IMPRISONMENT: 240-MONTHS. This term consists of a 120-month term as to Counts One and Three, and a 240-month term as to Count Two, all such terms to run concurrently. The terms of i
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/09/2025USA v. Reid
2:20-cr-00084-SPC-NPM		 ORDERED: The United States' Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture (Doc. [130]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/9/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/08/2025Navarro Perera v. Attorney General of the United States et al
2:25-cv-01054-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Luis Alain Navarro Perera's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 2). 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
12/08/2025USA v. Perez-Hernandez
2:25-cr-00184-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Marcos Perez-Hernandez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/8/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/08/2025USA v. Stacey
2:25-cr-00110-SPC-NPM		JUDGMENT as to Rebecca Lea Stacey (1), 1, 2, IMPRISONMENT: 130 MONTHS. Such term consists of a 46-month term as to Count One and a consecutive 84-month term as to Count Two. Such term shall run concurrently to cases: 25CF248 Lee County Case and 2
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/08/2025Mulas et al v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
2:24-cv-00534-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Rule 41(a)(2) Motion for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice (Doc. [60]) is DENIED. On or before December 15, 2025, Plaintiffs must respond to Defendant's motion for summary judgment. Failure to do so will result
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/08/2025USA v. Lang
2:19-cr-00150-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Defendant Craig Austin Lang's Motion for New Trial (Doc. [434]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/8/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/05/2025Miranda Bravo v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security et al
2:25-cv-01046-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Elvis Miranda Bravo'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
12/05/2025Garcia Riquis v. Warden of Florida Soft Side South et al (Collier County)
2:25-cv-01028-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Jose Luis Garcia Riquis'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 Chap
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/04/2025ATM Title Services of Texas, LLC v. Tag Agro LLC et al
2:25-cv-01124-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. [1]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint on or before December 18, 2025. Failure to do so will cause the Court to close this case without further notice. Signed by
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025Alfonso Perez v. Mordant et al
2:25-cv-00947-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Ernesto Alfonso Perez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The respondents shall release Alfonso Perez from custody within 24 hours. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines,
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025Winkler v. Collins et al
2:25-cv-00937-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Plaintiff's case is DISMISSED without prejudice. 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 12/3/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Mateo-Sebastian
2:25-cr-00205-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Pedro Juan Mateo-Sebastian (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/3/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Duran-Martinez
2:25-cr-00202-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Gerardo Duran-Martinez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/2/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Gomez-Jeronimo
2:25-cr-00210-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Gamaliel Gilberto Gomez-Jeronimo (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/2/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Perez-Gonzalez
2:25-cr-00200-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Mario Consepcion Perez-Gonzalez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/3/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Juarez-De La Cruz
2:25-cr-00209-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Gabino Juarez-De La Cruz (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/2/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Sanchez-Ramos
2:25-cr-00197-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Cesar Herbin Sanchez-Ramos (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/3/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025USA v. Rios-Salinas
2:25-cr-00198-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Carlos Florentino Rios-Salinas (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/3/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/03/2025Major v. Walgreens Pharmacy Services Midwest LLC
2:25-cv-00338-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [33]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (Doc. [13]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff may file a Second Amended Complaint by December 17, 2025. Failure to comply may result i
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/02/2025USA v. Hernandez
2:25-cr-00150-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Javier Ayala Hernandez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 6 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 12 months; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/2/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
12/02/2025USA v. Corona-Rodriguez
2:25-cr-00140-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Jose Joaquin Corona-Rodriguez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 12 months; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 12/2/2025. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/26/2025Reichbach v. Amica Mutual Insurance Company
2:25-cv-01048-SPC-NPM		 ORDER denying [15] Plaintiff Tiffany Reichbach's Objection to Defendant Amica Mutual Insurance Company's Notice of Removal and Motion to Change Venue. Further, the Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate Jay Reichbach as a plaintiff in this cas
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/26/2025The Doc App, Inc. v. Leafwell, Inc.
2:25-cv-00838-SPC-NPM		 ORDER denying as moot [32] Motion for Leave to File Document; denying as moot [33] Motion to Request Oral Argument; denying as moot [34] Motion to Strike; denying as moot [26] Motion for Sanctions. (1) Pursuant to Rule 11, Jason Castro is ORD
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/26/2025Blue Sky Property Development & Management, LLC et al v. WESTCHESTER SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
2:25-cv-00516-SPC-NPM		 ORDER granting [28] Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand. This action is REMANDED to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, in and for Lee County, Florida. The Clerk is DIRECTED to transmit a certified copy of this Order to the Clerk of the Twentieth Ju
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/25/2025Pina v. Secretary, Department of Corrections
2:25-cv-01058-SPC-DNF		 ORDER denying petitioner Rafael Pina's Motion to Stay Habeas Corpus Proceedings and Leave to Amend and Supplement Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [3]). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-25. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/25/2025Navarro Perera v. Attorney General of the United States et al
2:25-cv-01054-SPC-NPM		 ORDER denying the petitioner's Motion for Clarification (Doc. [6]). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-25. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/25/2025USA v. Palma-Pedroza
2:25-cr-00185-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Jose Enrique Palma-Pedroza (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-25. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/25/2025C.M. et al v. Noem et al
2:25-cv-00747-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Motion to Reschedule Settlement Conference (Doc. [174]) is GRANTED for good cause shown. See order for additional Court deadlines and directives. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-25. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
11/25/2025USA v. Guillen-Herrera
2:25-cr-00155-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Jesus Christian Guillen-Herrera (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 8 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2025-11-25. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell