Updated: 10/19/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Davis v. Secretary Florida Department of CorrectionsAssigned To: Judge Rodney SmithFiled: 02/25/21Terminated:Nature of Suit: 550 Prisoner: Civil RightsCause: 42:1983 State Prisoner Civil Rights
| Plaintiff: Walker Davis | represented by | Ashley Brooke Knoblauch Quinn Emanuel Urquhart , Sullivan, LLP 2601 S Bayshore Dr Ste 1550 Miami, FL 33133 305-402-4880 ashleyknoblauch@quinnemanuel.com |
| Laura Nicole Ferguson Quinn Emanuel Urquhart , Sullivan, LLP 2601 South Bayshore Drive Suite 1550 Miami, FL 33133 786-850-3612 lauraferguson@quinnemanuel.com | ||
| Defendant: Secretary Florida Department of Corrections Mark Inch | represented by | Christopher Kondziela Office of the Attorney General 110 S.E. 6th Street, 10th Floor (Civil) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 712-4684 Christopher.Kondziela@myfloridalegal.com |
| Dionne A McFarlane-Douglas Florida Attorney General's Office 110 Tower 110 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-712-4608 dionne.douglas@myfloridalegal.com | ||
| Emomotimi S. Brisibe Office of the Attorney General 110 SE 6th Street, 10th floor Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-712-4600 Emomotimi.Brisibe@myfloridalegal.com TERMINATED:11/05/2024 | ||
| John Patrick Mendez Office of the Attorney General 110 S.E. 6th Street, 10th Floor Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 712-4680 john.mendez@myfloridalegal.com | ||
| Walter Dale Miller Florida Attorney General's Office General Civil 110 SE 6th Street Ste 10th Floor Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-712-4671 walter.miller@myfloridalegal.com |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/25/21 | 02/25/21 | 1 | JURY DEMAND STRICKEN Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Filing fee $ 402.00 (Filing fee not paid/IFP Motion not filed), filed by Walker Davis, Jr.(daa) Modified Text per DE [112] on 9/30/2026 (wce). (Entered: 02/25/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/25/21 | 02/25/21 | 2 | Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith. (daa) (Entered: 02/25/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/25/21 | 02/25/21 | 3 | MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Walker Davis, Jr. (daa) Modified text on 3/15/2021 (daa). (Entered: 02/25/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/12/21 | 03/12/21 | 4 | Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 3/12/2021 in the amount of $ 402.00, receipt number FLS100225665. (vt) (Entered: 03/12/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/12/21 | 03/12/21 | 5 | VACATED PURSUANT TO ORDER DE [6]. ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT. The Complaint is DISMISSED, without prejudice. All pending motions are DENIED as moot. The Clerk is DIRECTED to CLOSE this case. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/12/2021. See attached document for full details. (daa) Modified text on 3/15/2021 (daa). (Entered: 03/12/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/15/21 | 03/15/21 | 0 | Case Reopened pursuant to Order DE [6]. (daa) (Entered: 03/15/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/15/21 | 03/15/21 | 6 | PAPERLESS Order to Vacate re [5] Order Dismissing Case, After the order dismissing this case was signed but before it was docketed Plaintiff paid the filing fee. Therefore, the order dismissing DE [5] is vacated. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to reopen this case. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/15/2021. (jb01) (Entered: 03/15/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/15/21 | 03/15/21 | 7 | CLERK'S NOTICE of compliance re [5] Order Dismissing Case; [6] Order to Vacate. Copy of orders mailed to Plaintiff. (daa) (Entered: 03/15/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/29/21 | 03/29/21 | 8 | REQUEST TO ISSUE SUMMONS: Plaintiff request the court to have the U.S.Marshal issue the enclosed summons upon Defendant in the above-styled cause and inform Plaintiff of any fee that must be paid by Walker Davis, Jr. Responses due by 4/12/2021. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Summons)(scn) (Entered: 03/29/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/06/21 | 04/06/21 | 9 | ORDER. The Complaint [DE [1]] shall proceed and be served along with this order on Defendant. Ruling on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction [DE [3]] is DEFERRED, pending a response from Defendant. Upon receipt of this Order Defendant shall file aresponse to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction along with his Answer to the Complaint. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 4/6/2021. See attached document for full details. (daa) (Entered: 04/06/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/06/21 | 04/06/21 | 10 | CLERK'S NOTICE of compliance re [9] Order. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. (daa) (Entered: 04/06/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/06/21 | 04/06/21 | 11 | ORDER TO U.S. MARSHAL RE SERVICE OF PROCESS REQUIRING PERSONAL SERVICE UPON AN INDIVIDUAL: Mark Inch, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 4/6/2021. See attached document for full details. (daa) (Entered: 04/06/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/06/21 | 04/06/21 | 12 | Summons Issued as to Mark Inch, Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (daa) (Entered: 04/06/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/21/21 | 05/21/21 | 13 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [8]Motion to Appoint Special Process Server.. The court has issued a summons and directed the Marshal to serve defendant. The motion is therefore denied as moot. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 5/21/2021. (jb01) (Entered: 05/21/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/26/21 | 05/26/21 | 14 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [1] Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 Secretary Florida Department of Corrections served on 5/5/2021, answer due 5/26/2021. (scn) (Entered: 05/26/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/22/21 | 07/22/21 | 15 | Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to Plaintiff's complaint and motion for preliminary injunction by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Attorney Christopher Kondziela added to party Secretary Florida Department of Corrections(pty:dft). Responses due by 8/5/2021 (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit Exhibit A - Affidavit of Betty Renfroe)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 07/22/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/22/21 | 07/22/21 | 16 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [15] Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendant's motion for an extension of time to file the answer is granted. The answer to the complaint and response to the motion for preliminary injunction shall be filed no later than August 12, 2021. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 7/22/2021. (jb01) (Entered: 07/22/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/22/21 | 07/23/21 | 0 | Reset Answer Due Deadline: Secretary Florida Department of Corrections response due 8/12/2021. (ls)(per DE #16) (Entered: 07/23/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/12/21 | 08/12/21 | 17 | Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss [1] Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 8/26/2021 (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit C - Order Denying Relief to Nonparty Mr. Wray, # (2)Exhibit Exhibit D - Disciplinary Record)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 08/12/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/12/21 | 08/12/21 | 18 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [3] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Replies due by 8/19/2021. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A 19-13745 Docket, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit B1 Inmate Orientation Handbook, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit B2 - Institutional Rule Book, # (4) Exhibit Exhibit B3 - Religion Technical Guide, # (5) Exhibit Exhibit B4 - Barber and Cosmetology Sanitation, # (6) Exhibit Exhibit B5 - Clipper Shave Sanitation, # (7) Exhibit Exhibit C - Disciplinary Record)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 08/12/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/16/21 | 08/16/21 | 19 | Defendant's MOTION to Stay Pending Outcome of Smith v. Dozier and Sims v. Inch by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 8/30/2021 (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit - Order from Judge Altonaga)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 08/16/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/31/21 | 08/31/21 | 20 | NOTICE by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [17] Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss [1] Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens of Filing Exhibits in Support of Motion to Dismiss at ECF 17 (Attachments: # (1) Supplement Exhibit A - Affidavit of Alan McManus, # (2) Supplement Exhibit B - Affidavit of Lauren Sanchez) (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 08/31/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/13/21 | 09/14/21 | 21 | ORDER granting [19] Motion to Stay pending resolution of the appeals in Smith v. Dozier, No. 19-13520; and Sims v. Inch, No. 19-13745. The case is ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED, for statistical purposes only, without prejudice to the substantive rightsof any of the parties. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff at the address below. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/13/2021. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 09/14/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/13/21 | 09/14/21 | 22 | NOTICE of Compliance re [21] Order on Motion to Stay. Order mailed to Plaintiff. (scn) (Entered: 09/14/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/09/21 | 11/09/21 | 23 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Order on Appeal Smith v. Dozier)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 11/09/21) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 01/10/22 | 01/10/22 | 24 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A - Sims v. Inch Notice)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 01/10/22) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/04/22 | 03/04/22 | 25 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 03/04/22) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/06/22 | 05/06/22 | 26 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 05/06/22) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/11/22 | 07/11/22 | 27 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, # (2) Exhibit Brief in Opposition)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 07/11/22) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/08/22 | 09/08/22 | 28 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 09/08/22) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/07/22 | 11/07/22 | 29 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 11/07/22) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 01/06/23 | 01/06/23 | 30 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 01/06/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/21/23 | 03/21/23 | 31 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 03/21/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/19/23 | 05/19/23 | 32 | STATUS REPORT Update by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 05/19/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/18/23 | 07/18/23 | 33 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exh A - Supplemental Authority filed by Appellant, # (2) Exhibit Exh B - Appellee's Notice Letter)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 07/18/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/15/23 | 09/15/23 | 34 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exh A - Opinion, # (2) Exhibit Exh B - Mandate)(Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 09/15/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/09/23 | 11/09/23 | 35 | NOTICE/STIPULATION of Substitution of Counsel by Christopher Kondziela on behalf of Secretary Florida Department of Corrections instead of prior counsel of record Christopher Kondziela. (Kondziela, Christopher) (Entered: 11/09/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/13/23 | 11/13/23 | 36 | ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT. By November 30, 2023, the parties shall file a joint status report advising the Court if they have been able to resolve the issues. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 11/13/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe) (Entered: 11/13/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/13/23 | 11/13/23 | 37 | CLERK'S Notice Of Compliance re [36] ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT. A copy of this order was provided to the plaintiff. (rbe) (Entered: 11/13/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/14/23 | 11/14/23 | 38 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Opinion, # (2) Exhibit B - Mandate)(Brisibe, Emomotimi) (Entered: 11/14/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/30/23 | 11/30/23 | 39 | STATUS REPORT by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Brisibe, Emomotimi) (Entered: 11/30/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 12/13/23 | 12/14/23 | 40 | ORDER REOPENING CASE. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 12/13/2023. See attached document for full details. (rbe) (Entered: 12/14/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 12/13/23 | 12/14/23 | 41 | CLERK'S Notice Of Compliance re [40] Order Reopening Case. A copy of this order was mailed to the plaintiff. (rbe) (Entered: 12/14/23) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/07/24 | 03/07/24 | 42 | ORDER TO FILE ANSWER OR RESPONSE, Secretary Florida Department of Corrections response/answer due 3/31/2024. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/7/2024. See attached document for full details. (pcs) (Entered: 03/07/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/07/24 | 03/07/24 | 43 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance re [42] Order. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff and Defendant's Counsel. (pcs) (Entered: 03/07/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/12/24 | 03/12/24 | 44 | JURY DEMAND STRICKEN Defendant Mark Inch's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Brisibe, Emomotimi) Modified Text per DE [112] on 9/30/2026 (wce). (Entered: 03/12/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/12/24 | 03/12/24 | 45 | Defendant's NOTICE of Filing of Response to the Court's Order of 03/07/2024 by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [42] Order, Set Response/Answer Due Deadline (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit 1) (Brisibe,Emomotimi) (Entered: 03/12/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/12/24 | 03/12/24 | 46 | Defendant's NOTICE of Filing Status Report As to the Prospect of Settlement by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [42] Order, Set Response/Answer Due Deadline (Brisibe, Emomotimi) (Entered: 03/12/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/21/24 | 03/21/24 | 47 | Plaintiff RESPONSE to [36] Order Dated Novmeber 13th, 2023 by Judge Smith by Walker Davis, Jr. (pcs) (Entered: 03/21/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/09/24 | 04/09/24 | 48 | MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Responses due by 4/23/2024.) by Walker Davis, Jr. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(pcs) (Entered: 04/09/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/09/24 | 04/09/24 | 49 | DECLARATION of Walker Davis re [48] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Walker Davis, Jr (pcs) (Entered: 04/09/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/23/24 | 04/23/24 | 50 | RESPONSE to Motion re [48] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Replies due by 4/30/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit B1-Inmate Orientation Handbook, # (2) Exhibit B2-De Soto CI Inmate Information/Institutional Rule Book, # (3) Exhibit B3-2019 Religion Technical Guide, # (4) Exhibit B4-Ch 20 Barber and Cosmetology Sanitation, # (5) Exhibit B5-Ch 36 Clipper Shave Sanitation, # (6) Exhibit C-Disciplinary Record)(Brisibe, Emomotimi) (Entered: 04/23/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/14/24 | 08/14/24 | 51 | ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS: The Motion to Dismiss [DE 17] is DENIED without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is directed MAIL a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/14/2024. See attached document for fulldetails. (scn) (Entered: 08/14/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/14/24 | 08/14/24 | 52 | NOTICE of Compliance re [51] Order. Order at DE#51 mailed to Plaintiff. (scn) (Entered: 08/14/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/05/24 | 11/05/24 | 0 | Attorney Emomotimi S. Brisibe representing Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Defendant) terminated per DE [53]. (pcs) (Entered: 11/05/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/05/24 | 11/05/24 | 53 | NOTICE/STIPULATION of Substitution of Counsel by Walter Dale Miller on behalf of Secretary Florida Department of Corrections instead of prior counsel of record Emomotimi Brisibe. . Attorney Walter Dale Miller added to party Secretary Florida Department of Corrections(pty:dft). (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 11/05/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/05/24 | 11/05/24 | 54 | Defendant's NOTICE of Substitution of Attorney Correcting the Certificate of Service Date by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [53] Notice/Stipulation of Substitution of Counsel, (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 11/05/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 12/03/24 | 12/04/24 | 55 | ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION denying [48] Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; denying [48] Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 12/3/2024. See attached document for full details. (pcs) (Entered: 12/04/24) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/06/25 | 02/06/25 | 56 | NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Walter Dale Miller (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 02/06/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/07/25 | 02/07/25 | 57 | CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Walter Dale Miller (pt) (Entered: 02/07/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/21/25 | 07/21/25 | 58 | ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediation Deadline 3/25/2026. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 7/21/2025. See attached document for full details. (ar24) (Entered: 07/21/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/21/25 | 07/21/25 | 59 | ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE,PRETRIAL DEADLINES, AND REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 7/25/2025 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith., Calendar Call set for 7/21/2025 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division beforeJudge Rodney Smith., Expert Discovery due by 3/18/2026., Fact Discovery due by 2/23/2026., Mediation Deadline 3/25/2026., In Limine Motions due by 6/1/2026., Dispositive Motions due by 4/16/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 6/30/2026.), ORDERREFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle for Pretrial Non-Dispositive Matters. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 7/21/2025. See attached document for full details. (ar24) (Entered: 07/21/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/21/25 | 07/21/25 | 60 | AMENDED ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE, PRETRIAL DEADLINES, AND REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE ( Jury Trial set for 7/27/2026 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith., Calendar Call set for 7/21/2026 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith., Expert Discovery due by 3/18/2026., Fact Discovery due by 2/23/2026., Mediation Deadline 3/25/2026., In Limine Motions due by 6/1/2026., Dispositive Motions due by 4/16/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 6/30/2026.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle for all pretrial non-dispositive motions. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 7/21/2025. See attached document for full details. (ar24) (Entered: 07/21/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/07/25 | 08/07/25 | 61 | Defendant's MOTION to Take Deposition by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 08/07/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/11/25 | 08/11/25 | 62 | Defendant's NOTICE of Conferral by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [61] Defendant's MOTION to Take Deposition (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 08/11/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/17/25 | 09/17/25 | 63 | PAPERLESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING [61] Defendant's Motion for Leave to Depose Incarcerated Plaintiff (the "Motion"). Pro se Plaintiff filed a Complaint under the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983. See generally (ECF No. [1]). The District Judge referred the matter to the undersigned for disposition of non-dispositive pretrial motions. ECF No. [60] at 2. On August 7, 2025, Defendant filed the instant Motion seeking leave to take the deposition of Plaintiff,who is currently incarcerated with the Florida Department of Corrections. ECF No. 61 at 1; see also docket reflecting Plaintiff's address at Martin Correctional Institution, Inmate Mail/Parcels 1150 SW Allapattah Road, Indiantown, FL 34956. According to [62] the Notice of Conferral, on August 11, 2025, the parties telephonically conferred, and Plaintiff purportedly indicated that he would "file a response within 10 days of receiving the motion." ECF [62] at 1. Although aresponse to the Motion was due by August 21, 2025, to date, Plaintiff has not responded. Accordingly, by Friday, September 26, 2025, Plaintiff must show cause why the Motion should not be granted. Failure to timely comply with this Order may result in the Motion being granted by default without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle on 9/17/2025. (sd01) (Entered: 09/17/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/23/25 | 09/23/25 | 64 | Defendant's MOTION to Take Deposition from Abdul Hakeem Jahmal Naseer Shabazz, a/k/a Owen D. Denson, Jr by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 09/23/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/23/25 | 09/23/25 | 65 | Defendant's MOTION to Take Deposition from Durell Sims by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 09/23/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/25 | 10/13/25 | 66 | Defendant's NOTICE OF CONFERRAL by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 10/13/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/15/25 | 10/15/25 | 67 | ORDER PERMITTING DEFENDANT TO DEPOSE INCARCERATED PLAINTIFF AND WITNESSES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle on 10/15/2025. See attached document for full details. (sd01) (Entered: 10/15/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/05/25 | 11/05/25 | 68 | EXPEDITED MOTION to be Released from Mediation Requirement or, Alternatively, for Settlement Conference before a Magistrate Judge in Lieu of Mediation re [60] Scheduling Order,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,, by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 11/05/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/05/25 | 11/05/25 | 69 | NOTICE of Filing a Proposed Order by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [68] EXPEDITED MOTION to be Released from Mediation Requirement or, Alternatively, for Settlement Conference before a Magistrate Judge in Lieu of Mediation re [60] Scheduling Order,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,, (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A - Proposed Order) (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 11/05/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/06/25 | 11/06/25 | 70 | NOTICE of Taking Deposition (Shabazz/Denson) by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 11/06/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/10/25 | 11/10/25 | 71 | NOTICE of Taking Deposition (Sims) by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 11/10/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 11/18/25 | 11/18/25 | 72 | PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING IN PART [68] Defendant's Motion to be Released from Mediation Requirement or, Alternatively, for Settlement Conference before Magistrate Judge in Lieu of Mediation (the "Motion"). The District Judge referred the matter to the undersigned for disposition of non-dispositive pretrial motions. ECF No. [60] at 2. Although Plaintiff has not responded to the Motion, the undersigned finds that a response is unnecessary to promote efficient case management. Further, having considered the Motion, the record in the case, and being otherwise duly advised, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion is GRANTED IN PART. Accordingly, in lieu of mediation, the parties must attend a settlementconference before a Magistrate Judge in this District to take place by March 26, 2026 (the mediation deadline in [60] the Scheduling Order). Thus, by February 26, 2026, the parties must: (i) telephonically meet and confer; and (ii) file a Notice proposing settlement conference dates for the Magistrate Judge's scheduling consideration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle on 11/18/2025. (sd01) (Entered: 11/18/25) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 01/07/26 | 01/07/26 | 73 | Witness List by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections.. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 01/07/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/06/26 | 02/06/26 | 74 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle no longer assigned to case. (yar) (Entered: 02/06/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/20/26 | 02/20/26 | 75 | Defendant's EXPEDITED MOTION Extension of Time to Depose Plaintiff by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 3/6/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Walter) (Entered: 02/20/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/20/26 | 02/20/26 | 76 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying [75] Defendant's Expedited Motion for Extension of Time to Depose Plaintiff. The Court entered an Order (DE [67]) on October 15, 2025, permitting Defendant to depose Plaintiff. Yet, the motion fails to describe any efforts Defendant has made to coordinate Plaintiff's deposition during the four-plus months since DE [67] was entered. Rather, the motion merely states that Plaintiff's deposition "is actively being coordinated." Simply stated, the Motion fails to show that Defendant acted diligently, and it fails to establish good cause for an extension of time. Therefore, the motion is denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 2/20/2026. (emd) (Entered: 02/20/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 77 | NOTICE of Taking Deposition by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 78 | NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE DATES by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 79 | Amended EXPEDITED MOTION Extension of Time to Depose Plaintiff by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 3/9/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Walter) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 80 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part and denying in part [79] Expedited Motion for Extension of Time to Depose Plaintiff. Defendant shall complete Plaintiff's deposition by 3/9/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 2/23/2026. (emd) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 81 | Order Setting Settlement Conference for 3/20/2026 at 9:30 AM in the Fort Lauderdale Division before Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 2/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (emd) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/24/26 | 02/24/26 | 82 | (VACATED) Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued as to Walker Davis, Jr. Settlement Conference set for 3/20/2026 AT 09:30 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 2/23/2026). (See attached document for full details). (at) Modified Per De#86 on 3/9/2026 (cds). (Entered: 02/24/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 02/26/26 | 02/26/26 | 83 | Amended NOTICE of Taking Deposition by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 02/26/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/02/26 | 03/02/26 | 84 | Unopposed MOTION to be Released from Settlement Conference Requirement by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 3/16/2026. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 03/02/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/09/26 | 03/09/26 | 85 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [84] Motion to be Released from Settlement Conference Requirement. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/9/2026. (hws) (Entered: 03/09/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/09/26 | 03/09/26 | 86 | PAPERLESS Order Cancelling Settlement Conference set for 3/20/2026 and Vacating [82] Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum in light of DE [85]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 3/9/2026. (emd) (Entered: 03/09/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 03/11/26 | 03/11/26 | 87 | ORDER GRANTING MOTION UNOPPOSED MOTION TO BE RELEASED FROM SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REQUIREMENT: Defendant's Unopposed Motion to be Released from this Court's Settlement Conference Requirement [DE [84]] is GRANTED. The Parties are excused from the mediation requirement in this case. All other deadlines in this case shall remain UNAFFECTED by this Order. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 03/11/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/13/26 | 04/13/26 | 88 | Defendant's EXPEDITED MOTION Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions re [60] Scheduling Order,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,, by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 4/27/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Walter). Added MOTION for Extension of Time on 4/14/2026 (wce). (Entered: 04/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/14/26 | 04/14/26 | 89 | Defendant's NOTICE OF CONFERRAL by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [88] Defendant's EXPEDITED MOTION Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions re [60] Scheduling Order,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,, MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery Cutoff Deadline (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 04/14/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/17/26 | 04/17/26 | 90 | Request for Assistance of Counsel by Walker Davis, Jr. Responses due by 5/1/2026. (wce) (Entered: 04/17/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 04/29/26 | 04/29/26 | 91 | ORDER denying [90] Request for Assistance of Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 4/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (emd) (Entered: 04/29/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/12/26 | 05/12/26 | 92 | MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law by Walker Davis, Jr. Responses due by 5/26/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/12/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/12/26 | 05/12/26 | 93 | STATEMENT of Material Facts in Support of [92] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Walker Davis, Jr. (scn) (Entered: 05/12/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/19/26 | 05/19/26 | 94 | Unopposed EXPEDITED MOTION For Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions (Amended) by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 6/2/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Walter). Added MOTION for Extension of Time on 5/20/2026 (wce). (Entered: 05/19/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/19/26 | 05/19/26 | 95 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dionne A McFarlane-Douglas on behalf of Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Attorney Dionne A McFarlane-Douglas added to party Secretary Florida Department of Corrections(pty:dft). (McFarlane-Douglas, Dionne) (Entered: 05/19/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/21/26 | 05/21/26 | 96 | SECOND AMENDED ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE, PRETRIAL DEADLINES, AND REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Jury Trial set for 10/19/2026 before Judge Rodney Smith. Calendar Call set for 10/13/2026 09:00 AM before Judge Rodney Smith. Expert Discovery due by 3/18/2026. Fact Discovery due by 2/23/2026. Mediation Deadline 3/25/2026. In Limine Motions due by 7/8/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 5/29/2026. Pretrial Stipulation due by 9/4/2026. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Rule 1 ofthe Magistrate Rules of the Southern District of Florida, ALL NON-DISPOSITIVE PRETRIAL MOTIONS, including all discovery and all motions for attorney's fees, costs, and sanctions, are REFERRED (PTN) to Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss for appropriate resolution. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 5/21/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 05/21/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/26/26 | 05/26/26 | 97 | Defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 6/9/2026. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 05/26/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/26/26 | 05/26/26 | 98 | Statement of: Uncontested Material Facts in Support of Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections re [97] Defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Inmate Population Information Detail, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Davis Inmate Movement Transfer History, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Deposition of Walker Davis J, # (4) Exhibit 4 - Deposition of Durell Sims, # (5) Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Dr. Jonn Darbyshir, # (6) Exhibit 6 - Religious Contact Log, # (7) Exhibit 7 - FBI Nation of Islam (Excerpt), # (8) Exhibit 8 - Nation of Islam _ AD, # (9) Exhibit 9 - Declaration of Carl Wesley Kirkland, Jr, # (10) Exhibit 10 - Chaplaincy Services Web Pag, # (11) Exhibit 11 - Chaplaincy Guide, # (12) Exhibit 12 - Canteen Purchase List, # (13) Exhibit 13 - Inmate Disciplinary Actions, # (14) Exhibit 14 - Expert Report of Brian Zawilinski, # (15) Exhibit 15 - Deposition of Owen Denson Jr (Shabazz), # (16) Exhibit 16 - FDC Bureau of Intellligence - Subject Overview-Assessment, # (17) Exhibit 17 - FDC Bureau of Intelligence - Individual STG Report)(Miller, Walter) (Entered: 05/26/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/26/26 | 05/26/26 | 99 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [92] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Replies due by 6/2/2026. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 05/26/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/26/26 | 05/26/26 | 100 | Defendant's REPLY Statement of Material Facts by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 05/26/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 05/26/26 | 05/26/26 | 101 | Witness List by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections.. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 05/26/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 102 | Petitioner's Response in Opposition to [97] Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment . Replies due by 6/18/2026. (wce) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 103 | Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Statement of Uncontested Material Facts (ECF No. [98]) by Walker Davis, Jr. (wce) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 06/18/26 | 06/18/26 | 104 | Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re [97] Defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 06/18/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 06/18/26 | 06/18/26 | 105 | Defendant's REPLY to [103] Response/Reply (Other) Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Statement of Uncontested Material Facts by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 06/18/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/08/26 | 07/08/26 | 106 | Defendant's MOTION in Limine by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 7/22/2026. (McFarlane-Douglas, Dionne) (Entered: 07/08/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/15/26 | 07/15/26 | 107 | Plaintiff's Consolidated Motion in Limine by Walker Davis, Jr. Responses due by 7/29/2026. (wce) (Entered: 07/15/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 07/28/26 | 07/28/26 | 108 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [107] MOTION in Limine filed by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Replies due by 8/4/2026. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 07/28/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/17/26 | 08/18/26 | 109 | Order Referring Case to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 08/25/26 | 08/25/26 | 110 | JOINT PRETRIAL STIPULATION by Walker Davis, Jr. (wce) (Entered: 08/25/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/03/26 | 09/03/26 | 111 | ORDER DENYING [92], [97] CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 09/03/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 112 | OMINBUS ORDER STRIKING JURY DEMANDS AND TO SHOW CAUSE: Plaintiff's Jury Demand at DE [1] and Defendant's Jury Demand at DE [44] are STRICKEN. The parties must show cause by no later than October 8, 2026, why they failed to comply with theCourt's Order [DE 96]. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 09/30/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/02/26 | 10/02/26 | 113 | Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued as to Walker Davis, Jr.. Calendar Call set for 10/13/2026 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith. Jury Trial set for 10/19/2026 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 10/02/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/02/26 | 10/02/26 | 114 | CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re [113] Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued. Additional Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to United States Marshal Service (public entries only; as well as a copy mailed to the addresses listed in the Writ. (wce) (Entered: 10/02/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/02/26 | 10/02/26 | 115 | RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 10/02/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/05/26 | 10/05/26 | 116 | NOTICE/STIPULATION of Substitution of Counsel by John Patrick Mendez on behalf of Secretary Florida Department of Corrections instead of prior counsel of record Dionne Douglas. Esq. Attorney John Patrick Mendez added to party Secretary Florida Department of Corrections(pty:dft). (Mendez, John) (Entered: 10/05/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/06/26 | 10/06/26 | 117 | MOTION to Bring Electronic Equipment into the courtroom by Secretary Florida Department of Corrections. Responses due by 10/20/2026. (Miller, Walter) (Entered: 10/06/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/07/26 | 10/07/26 | 118 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting Defendant's Motion to Bring Electronic Equipment into the Courtroom [DE 117]. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/7/2026. (nc00) (Entered: 10/07/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/26 | 10/13/26 | 119 | PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodney Smith: Calendar Call not held on 10/13/2026. Plaintiff not transported to court. The Court reserved ruling on all pending motions and will hear on the trial date of 10/19/2026. Total time in court: 20 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Walter Dale Miller Court Reporter: Ellen Rassie, 954-769-5448 / ellen_rassie@flsd.uscourts.gov. (ldm) (Entered: 10/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/26 | 10/13/26 | 120 | ORDER PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIAL. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 10/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/26 | 10/13/26 | 121 | NOTICE of Interested Pro Bono Counsel by Laura Nicole Ferguson on behalf of Walker Davis, Jr. Attorney Laura Nicole Ferguson added to party Walker Davis, Jr(pty:pla). (Ferguson, Laura) Modified text on 10/13/2026 (scn). (Entered: 10/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/26 | 10/13/26 | 122 | Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued as to Walker Davis, Jr.. Calendar Call set for 10/19/2026 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/13/2026. See attached document forfull details. (wce) (Entered: 10/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/26 | 10/13/26 | 123 | CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re [122], the clerk has mailed copies to the addresses listed on the Order. Additional Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to United States Marshal Service (public entries only) (wce) (Entered: 10/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/13/26 | 10/13/26 | 124 | PAPERLESS ORDER setting Status Conference re Appointment of Counsel on October 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 207A at the U.S. Courthouse, 299 E. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida in light of the Notice of Interested Pro Bono Counsel [DE 121]. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/13/2026. (nc00) (Entered: 10/13/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/14/26 | 10/14/26 | 125 | Plaintiff's Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Walker Davis, Jr. (wce) (Entered: 10/14/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/14/26 | 10/14/26 | 126 | AMENDED EXPEDITED Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued as to Walker Davis, Jr. Jury Trial set for 10/19/2026 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 10/14/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/14/26 | 10/14/26 | 127 | CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re [126] Amended Expedited Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Testificandum Issued. The Clerk has mailed the Copies to the Addresses listed on the Order. Additional Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to United States Marshal Service (public entries only). (wce) (Entered: 10/14/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/15/26 | 10/15/26 | 128 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Laura Nicole Ferguson on behalf of Walker Davis, Jr (Ferguson, Laura) (Entered: 10/15/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/15/26 | 10/15/26 | 129 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ashley Brooke Knoblauch on behalf of Walker Davis, Jr. Attorney Ashley Brooke Knoblauch added to party Walker Davis, Jr(pty:pla). (Knoblauch, Ashley) (Entered: 10/15/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/15/26 | 10/15/26 | 130 | Joint MOTION to Continue Trial and Status Conference set for October 19, 2026 (Expedited) re [124] Order Setting Status Conference, [96] Scheduling Order,,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,,, by Walker Davis, Jr. Responsesdue by 10/29/2026. (Ferguson, Laura) (Entered: 10/15/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/16/26 | 10/16/26 | 131 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting Expedited Joint Motion for Trial Continuance [DE 130] and cancelling the Status Conference re Appointment of Counsel on October 19, 2026. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/16/2026. (nc00) (Entered: 10/16/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/16/26 | 10/16/26 | 132 | THIRD AMENDED ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE,PRETRIAL DEADLINES, AND REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Jury Trial reset for 5/3/2027 before Judge Rodney Smith. Calendar Call reset for 4/27/2027 09:00 AM before Judge Rodney Smith. Expert Discoverydue by 3/18/2026. Fact Discovery due by 2/23/2026. Mediation Deadline 2/26/2027. In Limine Motions due by 4/2/2027. Dispositive Motions due by 5/29/2026. Pretrial Stipulation due by 4/2/2027. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Rule 1 of the Magistrate Rules of the Southern District of Florida, ALL NON-DISPOSITIVE PRETRIAL MOTIONS, including all discovery and all motions for attorney's fees, costs, and sanctions, are REFERRED (PTN) to Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss for appropriate resolution. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To accessthe latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 10/16/26) |
| 2:21-cv-14106-RS | 10/16/26 | 10/16/26 | 133 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO MEDIATION: All parties must participate in mediation by February 26, 2027. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 10/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 10/16/26) |