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02/06/2026Cardoze Santana v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South et al (Collier County)
2:26-cv-00191-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Cardoze Santana's petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. Cardoze Santana may file an amended complaint within 21 days. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/6/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Lopez Aleman v. ICE / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, et al
2:26-cv-00129-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Lopez Aleman's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. Lopez Aleman may file an amended petition within 21 days of this Order. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/6/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Sanchez v. Field Office Director, Miami Field Office, ICE
2:26-cv-00156-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Porfirio Sanchez's Verified Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster C
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Guandique Sanchez v. Noem et al (Collier County)
2:26-cv-00124-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Juan A. Guandique Sanchez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Cha
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Candelario Gilberto v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center et al
2:26-cv-00122-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Miguel H. Candelario Gilberto'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 the case. Signed by Judge Sher
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Morales Gudiel v. Ripa et al (Glades)
2:26-cv-00113-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Jarinthon Antonio Morales Gudiel's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Pols
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Ramirez Perez v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center et al (Collier County)
2:26-cv-00108-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Emerson S. Ramirez Perez's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Relief (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Pol
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Popov v. Warden, Glades County Jail
2:26-cv-00028-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Kirill Vladimirovich Popov's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Ch
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Moncada v. Warden, Glades County Detention Center et al (Glades County)
2:26-cv-00006-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Walver Daniel Vilorio Moncada's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [10]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sher
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/06/2026Kornagay v. Tabil et al
2:24-cv-00980-SPC-NPM		 ORDER granting Zabala and Noe's Motion to Dismiss Complaint (Doc. [40]) and granting in part and denying in part the FDOC defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint (Doc. [49]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate Zabala, N
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/05/2026Knasel v. SFW Partners, LLC et al
2:26-cv-00206-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. [1]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to deny all pending motions as moot, terminate any deadlines, and close the case. If Plaintiff refiles this case with similar pleading deficiencie
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/05/2026Alford v. Hawthorne et al
2:26-cv-00014-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Injunction, construed as a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. [8]), is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/5/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/05/2026USA v. Pryor
2:25-cr-00110-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Miranda Lee Pryor (2), Counts 1, 2, 3, IMPRISONMENT: 125 months. This term consists of a 41-month term as to Counts One and Three, such terms to run concurrently, and a consecutive 84-month term as to Count Two. Such term shall al
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/04/2026USA v. Garcia-Vasquez
2:25-cr-00260-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Dionicio Garcia-Vasquez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/4/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/04/2026USA v. Zacarias-Lara
2:25-cr-00255-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Juan Luis Zacarias-Lara (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/4/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/04/2026USA v. Castro-Ramirez
2:25-cr-00245-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Luis Castro-Ramirez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not imposed; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/4/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/03/2026Crawford v. Prummell et al
2:26-cv-00117-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, construed as a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. [6]), is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/3/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/03/2026Johnson v. Lee County Sheriff's Office et al
2:26-cv-00027-SPC-DNF		 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. Johnson may file an amended complaint within 21 days of this Order. Otherwise,
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026Aleman v. Warden, Alligator Detention Center et al
2:26-cv-00190-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Roberto Aleman's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. Aleman may file an amended petition within 21 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/2/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026Nerison v. Pectol
2:26-cv-00130-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 5) is DENIED without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to TRANSFER this case to the Tampa Division of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and c
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe
2:26-cv-00080-SPC-NPM		ORDER granting [7] plaintiff's motion for leave to serve third-party subpoena. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 2/2/2026. (RCD)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026USA v. Davies
2:25-cr-00076-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Christopher Davies (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 27 months, such term shall run consecutively with the defendant's term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to the judgment in Lee County Circuit Court, Docket Number 17CF16708; S
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026Major v. Walgreens Pharmacy Services Midwest LLC
2:25-cv-00338-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 2/2/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026Mulas et al v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
2:24-cv-00534-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. [56]) 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 1/30
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026McFalls v. NCH Healthcare System, Inc. et al
2:23-cv-00572-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Decertify the Collective Action (Doc. [137]) is GRANTED. Opt-in Plaintiffs Madison Hitchcock, Stephanie Kumetz, and Jimi Williamceau's FLSA claims are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge Sheri Pol
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
02/02/2026Hoffman v. Dalgado et al
2:23-cv-00130-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion for Relief from Judgment (Doc. [41]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/30/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/30/2026Alonso Garcia v. Warden, Alligator Detention Center et al
2:26-cv-00111-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Florentino Jose Alonso Garcia's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. Alonso Garcia may file an amended petition within 21 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell o
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/30/2026Gomez v. Warden, Alligator Detention Center et al
2:26-cv-00103-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Pablo Gomez's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. Gomez may file an amended petition within 21 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/30/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/30/2026Cuevas Medina v. Warden, Everglades Detention Facility, Ochopee, FL et al
2:26-cv-00116-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Jean Carlos Cuevas Medina'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 P
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/30/2026USA v. Badillo-Chavez
2:22-cr-00094-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Defendant Jose Esteban Badillo-Chavez's pro se construed motion, entitled #Request for corrected time calculation (Jail time credit)# (Doc. [47]), is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/30/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/29/2026Cristobal Gaspar v. Field Office Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Miami Field Office et al (Collier County)
2:26-cv-00070-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Junior Jeovany Cristobal Gaspar'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 S
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/29/2026Sardinas v. Noem et al (Collier County)
2:26-cv-00067-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Alexeis Sardinas'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
01/29/2026De La Red-Perez v. Hardin
2:26-cv-00060-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Lisvan Abraham de la Red-Perez'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 Polst
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/29/2026Perez Ajtum v. Hardin et al
2:26-cv-00057-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Danny Perez Ajtum'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
01/29/2026Silveira-Granado v. Hardin et al (Glades)
2:26-cv-00055-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Sandy Silveira-Granado'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 Chapp
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/28/2026Rosabal Blanco v. US Attorney General et al
2:26-cv-00051-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Armando Clemente Rosabal Blanco's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Pols
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/28/2026C.M. et al v. Noem et al
2:25-cv-00747-SPC-DNF		 ORDERED: The listed attorneys may enter the United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Fort Myers, Florida, on January 28th and 29th, 2026, with their cellular phones, laptop computers, and tablets. Devices may not be used to record, video,
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/27/2026Arcila Perez v. Noem et al
2:26-cv-00107-SPC-NPM		 ORDER granting Rafael Emilio Arcila Perez's Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. [6]). The respondents shall release Arcila Perez from custody within 12 hours of this Order. Signed by Judge Sh
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/27/2026USA v. Gutierrez-Galvan
2:25-cr-00242-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Alejandro Gutierrez-Galvan (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not ordered; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/27/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/27/2026USA v. Chacom-To
2:25-cr-00243-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Miguel Chacom-To (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not ordered; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00 Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/27/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/27/2026USA v. Hernandez-Perez
2:25-cr-00228-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Matea Hernandez-Perez (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: time served; SUPERVISED RELEASE: not ordered; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/27/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/27/2026USA v. Henning
2:24-cr-00092-SPC-DNF		 JUDGMENT as to Jason Allen Henning (1), Count(s) 1, IMPRISONMENT: 120 months; SUPERVISED RELEASE: Lifetime; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100; RESTITUTION: deferred to 2:00pm on 4/20/2026 for Restitution Hearing - DEFENDANT WAIVES APPEARANCE; FORFEI
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/26/2026Stabb v. Florida Department of Corrections et al
2:26-cv-00118-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Thomas Stabb's complaint (Doc. [1]) as frivolous. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/26/2026. (N
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/26/2026Alonzo Izaguirre v. Mordant et al (Collier County)
2:26-cv-00048-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Porfirio Alonzo Izaguirre'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
01/26/2026Glozik Holdings LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
2:24-cv-00963-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Defendant's Amended Motion for Reconsideration (Doc. [49]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/26/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/26/2026USA v. Wooten
2:23-cr-00085-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Defendant Bryant Wooten's pro se Motion for Modification or Reduction of Sentence Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) (Doc. [48]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/26/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/23/2026Roberts v. Gonzalez
2:26-cv-00082-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing plaintiff Jerrell Roberts' Complaint (Doc. [1]) without prejudice for failure to state a claim. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Roberts a blank civil-rights complaint form. Roberts may use the form to file an amend
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/23/2026USA v. Munoz
2:25-cr-00027-SPC-NPM		 JUDGMENT as to Felipe Munoz (1), Count(s) 1, 2, IMPRISONMENT: 15 months, as to each count, counts to run concurrently; SUPERVISED RELEASE: 12 months, as to each count, counts to run concurrently; RESTITUTION: $412,993.49; FORFEITURE: final
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/22/2026Roberts v. Secretary, Department of Corrections (De Soto)
2:26-cv-00093-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing this action without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/22/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/22/2026Garcia v. Ripa et al
2:26-cv-00042-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Rene 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 Chappell on 1/22
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/22/2026Oakes Farms Inc. et al v. Veneziano et al
2:25-cv-01126-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand (Doc. [8]) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/22/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/22/2026Harmatz v. County of Charlotte, Florida et al
2:25-cv-00342-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Docs. [23], [24], [25], and [58]) are GRANTED. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (Doc. [21]) is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate Charlotte County Animal Control and Charl
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/21/2026Reddick v. Warden, Lee County Jail Core Facility (Lee County)
2:26-cv-00071-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Bryon Reddick's petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]) without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate all pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Po
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/21/2026Moncada v. Warden, Glades County Detention Center et al (Glades County)
2:26-cv-00006-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Walver Daniel Vilorio Moncada's Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [8]) without prejudice and with leave to amend. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/21/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/21/2026USA v. Carnegie
2:17-cr-00082-SPC-NPM		ORDERED: Defendant Tory Carnegie's Unopposed Motion for Early Termination Supervised Release (Doc. [153]) is GRANTED. Defendant's term of supervised release shall terminate on February 3, 2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/20/2026Munoz Avendano v. Warden of Florida Soft Side South et al (Collier)
2:25-cv-01221-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Edgar Munoz Avendano'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 Chappel
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/20/2026Kenney et al v. Goetz et al
2:25-cv-00786-SPC-DNF		 ORDER granting [18] Defendants Matthew Goetz and the Collier County Sheriff's Office's Motion to Dismiss. Goetz and the Collier County Sheriff's Office are DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate them as defen
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/20/2026Sheets v. Gorman et al
2:25-cv-00583-SPC-DNF		 ORDER denying [7] Plaintiff Andrew Sheets' Motion for Relief from Judgment Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b)(1) and (6). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/20/2026. (CGW)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/20/2026Sheets v. Woelk et al
2:25-cv-00578-SPC-NPM		 ORDER denying [6] Plaintiff Andrew Sheets' Motion for Relief from Judgment. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/20/2026. (CGW)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/19/2026Perez v. Walker et al
2:26-cv-00009-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Raul Perez'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 1/19/
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/16/2026Rellim Contracting, LLC v. Kinsale Insurance Company
2:25-cv-01042-SPC-NPM		 ORDER denying [18] Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand to State Court. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/16/2026. (CGW)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/16/2026Duarte v. Rivera et al
2:25-cv-00408-SPC-DNF		 ORDER granting [60] Defendant Florida Highway Patrol's Motion to Dismiss on the basis of sovereign immunity.; granting [63] Defendant Trooper Javier Rivera's Motion to Dismiss to the extent stated above. The Second Amended Complaint (
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/16/2026Springer v. Hendry Regional Medical Center et al
2:22-cv-00537-SPC-DNF		 ORDER granting [28] Government's Notice of Election to Decline Intervention filed January 13, 2026. The Clerk is DIRECTED to serve copies of all future pleadings, orders, and notices of appeal filed in this case on the United States and th
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/15/2026Castillo Reyes v. American Strategic Insurance Corp.
2:26-cv-00038-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER to REMAND this case 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 Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, Florida
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/15/2026Lopez Arevalo v. Hardin et al
2:26-cv-00018-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Manuel de Jesus Lopez Arevalo'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 Polst
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/15/2026HIDALGO v. Parra et al
2:25-cv-01214-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER denying Carlos Hidalgo'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 1/
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/15/2026Boyd v. Warden, FCC Coleman-Low
5:25-cv-00044-SPC-PRL		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing without prejudice [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for lack of jurisdiction. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment, terminate any pending motions and deadlines, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Pols
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/15/2026Horsman et al v. Cooney, et al
2:23-cv-01205-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting [102] Defendant Michael Cooney's Motion for Summary Judgment; denying [104] Horsman Holdings, LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment for Defendant and against Plaintiff,
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/15/2026USA v. McGuire
2:19-cr-00149-SPC-NPM		 ORDER denying [181] Motion for Early Termination of Probation as to Ian Douglas McGuire (1). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/15/2026. (CGW)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/14/2026Bolivar v. Director, Miami Field Office, Enforcement and Removal Operations et al
2:25-cv-01203-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting Norbey Ramiro Bolivar'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 Chappe
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/14/2026Mulas et al v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
2:25-cv-00955-SPC-DNF		 OPINION AND ORDER granting [17] Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/14/2026. (CGW)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/13/2026Dunning v. Cohen et al
2:25-cv-00796-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. [9]) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice. On or before January 27, 2026, Plaintiff may file an amended complaint. Failure to do so will cause the Court to dismi
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/13/2026Skye Energy Ventures LLC v. Hollander et al
2:25-cv-00274-SPC-DNF		ORDERED: Defendants' Motion for Entitlement to Attorney's Fees (Doc. [38]) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/13/2026. (AEH)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/12/2026Moncada v. Warden, Glades County Detention Center et al (Glades County)
2:26-cv-00006-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Walver Daniel Vilorio Moncada's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. [1]). Moncada may file an amended petition within 21 days. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/12/2026. (NMC)
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell
01/12/2026Mora Hernandez v. Warden, Immigration Center
2:26-cv-00036-SPC-NPM		 OPINION AND ORDER dismissing the petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. [1]) filed by Orlando Mora on behalf of Armando Mora Hernandez. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Jud
Judge Sheri Polster Chappell