Updated: 10/04/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Jacques v. United States Of AmericaAssigned To: Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills MaynardFiled: 12/23/25Terminated:Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: OtherCause: 28:1346 Tort Claim
| Plaintiff: Marc Jacques | represented by | Marc Jacques 1433 Drexel Road West Palm Beach, FL 33417 PRO SE |
| In Re: United States Of America | represented by | Francisco Armada United States Attorneys Office Civil Division 500 East Broward Boulevard Suite 700 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394 954-660-5931 Francisco.Armada@usdoj.gov |
| United States Of America US Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 PRO SE | ||
| Defendant: United States Of America | represented by | Francisco Armada United States Attorneys Office Civil Division 500 East Broward Boulevard Suite 700 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394 954-660-5931 Francisco.Armada@usdoj.gov |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 12/23/25 | 12/23/25 | 1 | COMPLAINT against United States Of America. Filing fees $ 405.00 (FEE NOT PAID). IFP Filed, filed by Marc Jacques.(pc) (Entered: 12/23/25) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 12/23/25 | 12/23/25 | 2 | Judge Assignment to Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman (pc) (Entered: 12/23/25) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 12/23/25 | 12/23/25 | 3 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Marc Jacques. (pc) (Entered: 12/23/25) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 12/24/25 | 12/29/25 | 4 | ORDER REGARDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 12/24/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 12/29/25) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 01/16/26 | 01/16/26 | 5 | ORDER DENYING PLAINTIF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS re [3] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff's failure to pay the filing fee or renew his motion to proceed in forma pauperis on or before February 6, 2026, will result in dismissal of this case. Filing Fee due by 2/6/2026. Motions due by 2/6/2026. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 1/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 01/16/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 01/30/26 | 01/30/26 | 6 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Marc Jacques. Responses due by 2/13/2026. (pc) (Entered: 01/30/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 01/30/26 | 01/30/26 | 7 | Cover Letter by Marc Jacques re [6] MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (pc) (Entered: 01/30/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 02/05/26 | 02/05/26 | 8 | ORDER granting [6] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. USM Service Ordered and Summonses NOT provided for USM Service. On or before February 19, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a proposed summons so that the U.S. Marshals may complete service on Defendant in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d). Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 2/5/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 02/05/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 02/17/26 | 02/17/26 | 9 | Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (pcs) (Entered: 02/17/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 03/16/26 | 03/16/26 | 10 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed United States Of America served on 3/10/2026, response/answer due 5/11/2026. (pc) (Entered: 03/16/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 03/19/26 | 03/19/26 | 11 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed United States Of America served on 3/11/2026, response/answer due 5/11/2026. Additional Service and date on USAG served on 3/11/26; USAO served on 3/10/2026. (pc) (Entered: 03/19/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 05/15/26 | 05/15/26 | 12 | MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to United States Of America, United States Of America by Marc Jacques. Responses due by 5/29/2026. (scn) (Entered: 05/15/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 05/15/26 | 05/15/26 | 13 | "VACATED" Clerk's Entry of Default as to United States of America - Granting [12] Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 5/15/2026. (scn) Modified on 6/9/2026 (ls). (per DE #16) (Entered: 05/15/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 05/18/26 | 05/18/26 | 14 | MOTION to Set Aside Default and for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by United States Of America, United States Of America. Attorney Francisco Armada added to party United States Of America(pty:inre), Attorney Francisco Armada added to party United States Of America(pty:dft). Responses due by 6/1/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 05/18/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 05/29/26 | 05/29/26 | 15 | Plaintiff's Response Regarding Vacated Default and Request that the Case Proceed on the Merits re [14] MOTION to Set Aside Default and for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint filed by Marc Jacques. Replies due by 6/5/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/29/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/08/26 | 06/09/26 | 0 | Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: United States Of America response/answer due 6/22/2026. (ls)(per DE #16) (Entered: 06/09/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/08/26 | 06/09/26 | 16 | ORDER granting [14] Motion to Set Aside Default and for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Vacating [13] Clerk's Entry of Default. Response to Complaint due 6/22/2026. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 06/09/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/22/26 | 06/22/26 | 17 | Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by United States Of America, United States Of America. (Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 06/22/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/22/26 | 06/22/26 | 18 | ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM VIDEO TELECONFERENCE (VTC): Status Conference set for 7/7/2026 11:00 AM before Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/22/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 06/22/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/22/26 | 06/22/26 | 19 | Clerk's Notice of Compliance re [18] Order Setting Status Conference. (copy mailed to Plaintiff). (pc) (Entered: 06/22/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/26/26 | 06/26/26 | 20 | Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel Through the Volunteer Attorney Program by Marc Jacques. Responses due by 7/10/2026. (pc) (Entered: 06/26/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/26/26 | 06/26/26 | 21 | Clerk's Notice of Filing Deficiency Re: [20] MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program filed by Marc Jacques. Document(s) missing required signature(s) (Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(a)). (pc) (Entered: 06/26/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 06/26/26 | 06/26/26 | 22 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying without prejudice [20] Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel Through the Volunteer Attorney Program in light of the Clerk's Notice of Filing Deficiency [DE 21]. Additionally, the Motion does not include a certificate of conferral as required by Local Rule 7.1(a)(2). Plaintiff may file a new motion in full compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 6/26/2026. (no00) (Entered: 06/26/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 07/01/26 | 07/01/26 | 23 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program/ Letter by Marc Jacques. Responses due by 7/15/2026. (wce) (Entered: 07/01/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 07/07/26 | 07/07/26 | 24 | PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The Status Conference was held via Zoom Video Teleconference on 7/7/2026. Counsel for Defendant appeared. The pro se Plaintiff was unable to log into Zoom. The parties are to confer regarding consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction. On or before July 10, 2026, they shall either file a signed consent form or file a joint notice stating that at least one party does not consent. If the parties do consent, the Court will set another Status Conference. The Court will grant Plaintiff's pending Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by separate written order. Total time in court: 11 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Francisco Armada. (Digital Zoom Video Recording 11:01 am) (no00) (Entered: 07/07/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 07/07/26 | 07/07/26 | 25 | ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR REFERRAL TO THE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM DE [23]. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 7/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 07/07/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 07/07/26 | 07/07/26 | 26 | Joint Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge signed by all parties . Filed by United States Of America (Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 07/07/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 07/09/26 | 07/09/26 | 27 | ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM VIDEO TELECONFERENCE (VTC): Status Conference set for 8/12/2026 02:00 PM before Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 7/9/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 07/09/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 07/09/26 | 07/09/26 | 28 | Clerk's Notice of Compliance re [27] Order Setting Status Conference. (copy mailed to Plaintiff). (pc) (Entered: 07/09/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/03/26 | 08/03/26 | 29 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE. Pursuant to Administrative Order 2026-63, case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman no longer assigned to case as presider. (spe) (Entered: 08/03/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/06/26 | 08/06/26 | 30 | PAPERLESS ORDER CANCELING STATUS CONFERENCE: This case has been reassigned to me for all further proceedings. See DE [29]. Prior to reassignment, the case was set for a status conference. Now that the case is reassigned, the status conference scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. is CANCELED. Order requiring joint scheduling report to follow. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Paperless Order to Plaintiff at his mailing address of record and entera Notice of Compliance confirming same. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/6/2026. (jrz) (Entered: 08/06/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/06/26 | 08/06/26 | 31 | Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties Joint Scheduling Report due by 8/20/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 08/06/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/06/26 | 08/06/26 | 32 | Clerk's Notice of Compliance re [31] Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report (copy mailed to Plaintiff). (pc) (Entered: 08/06/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/20/26 | 08/20/26 | 33 | Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by United States Of America, United States Of America (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A Proposed Scheduling Order)(Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 08/20/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/20/26 | 08/20/26 | 34 | Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by United States Of America, United States Of America (Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 08/20/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/26/26 | 08/26/26 | 36 | PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING FINAL DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM: I will hold a final discovery status conference on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. via Zoom. To join, the parties shall log in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time using the Zoom information below from a secure location and with a secure internet connection. **Please test your device's audio/video settings prior to joining the conference for functionality.** Join ZoomGov Meeting: If the link does not work, paste this link information into your address bar and go: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619214596?pwd=ZWgzYUsyRmFqdmdsUnYvdzdaUjVRUT09 Prior to the conference, by Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the parties shall file a Joint Discovery Status Report addressing (1) what discovery has been propounded by each party; (2) if the discovery requests have been answered; (3) the status of depositions, including the number of depositions taken, those that remain to be taken and if they have been scheduled, and an explanation of any delay in deposition scheduling; (4)the status of expert disclosures; (5) if there are any outstanding discovery disputes; (6) if the parties believe a discovery status conference is needed and whether it may be canceled; and (7) if the parties can certify that all discovery will be completed by the discovery deadline. I encourage the parties to keep in mind their obligations in discovery and to work cooperatively to complete discovery in this case as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. To the extent either party believes Court intervention is necessary, such party shall abide by the procedures set forth in my forthcoming standing Discovery Procedures Order. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/26/2026.(jrz) (Entered: 08/26/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/26/26 | 08/26/26 | 37 | PAPERLESS ORDER striking [35] Notice of Submission of Plaintiff's Settlement Proposal. The filing improperly places settlement communications on the public docket. Accordingly, this filing is hereby STRICKEN from the record. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/26/2026. (jrz) (Entered: 08/26/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/26/26 | 08/27/26 | 38 | ORDER SETTING BENCH TRIAL AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE WITH REFERRAL TO MEDIATION: re [33] SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f)/16.1 filed by United States Of America (Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/31/2027 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard., Bench Trial set for 4/5/2027 09:30 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard., Amended Pleadings due by 9/1/2026., Discovery due by 11/2/2026., Joinder of Parties due by 9/1/2026., In Limine Motions due by 1/11/2027., Dispositive Motions due by 12/14/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 3/1/2027.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediation Deadline 12/1/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/26/2026. Seeattached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 08/27/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 08/26/26 | 08/27/26 | 39 | ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/26/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 08/27/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/21/26 | 09/21/26 | 40 | Joint MOTION to Appoint Magistrate to Preside over Court Mandated Mediation Due to Plaintiff's Indigent Status or, in alternative to Mediation, Schedule a Settlement Conference re [38] Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,, by United States Of America. Responses due by 10/5/2026. (Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 09/21/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/21/26 | 09/21/26 | 41 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [40] Joint Motion for Magistrate Judge to Preside Over Settlement Conference. The parties' joint request to be relieved of the requirement to select and retain a private mediator is granted. In lieu of private mediation, the parties shall proceed with scheduling a settlement conference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. To schedule the settlement conference, the parties shall contact Judge Reinhart's Chambers at (561) 514-3710 with at least three proposed conference dates. Judge Reinhart will thereafter issue an order setting forth the date, time, place, and procedures for the settlement conference. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 9/21/2026. (jrz) (Entered: 09/21/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/22/26 | 09/22/26 | 42 | CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. (per DE 41). (pc) (Entered: 09/22/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/22/26 | 09/22/26 | 43 | ORDER SCHEDULING ZOOM SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE Prior to the settlement conference, on the afternoon of October 13, 2026, the Court will conduct separate ex parte fifteen (15) minute telephone conferences with counsel (without clients) and with anypro se parties. Counsel and pro se parties shall email chambers (reinhart@flsd.uscourts.gov) at their earliest convenience to advise the Court of their availability and schedule a time for their ex parte telephone conference. Settlement Conference set for 10/14/2026 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Telephone Conference set for 10/13/2026 before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 9/22/2026. See attached documentfor full details. (pc) (Entered: 09/22/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 44 | PAPERLESS ORDER TO COMPLY: In advance of a final discovery status conference scheduled for next Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. via Zoom, the parties were ordered to file a joint discovery status report addressing specified categories of information. See DE [36]. The deadline for filing the report has passed, and no report has been filed. So that the Court is fully advised, the parties shall file their joint discovery status report by this Friday, October 2, 2026. Because Plaintiff is proceeding pro se and the discovery status conference is imminent, Defendant/s counsel shall promptly ensure that Plaintiff receives notice of this Order and the obligation to comply with the Court's directive. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 9/30/2026. (jrz) (Entered: 09/30/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 45 | STATUS REPORT Joint Discovery Status Report by United States Of America, United States Of America (Armada, Francisco) (Entered: 09/30/26) |
| 9:25-cv-81610-SMM | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 46 | PAPERLESS ORDER CANCELING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE: The parties' Joint Discovery Status Report [45] reflects that written discovery is complete, no depositions will be taken, neither party has disclosed experts or plans to present expert testimony, there are no outstanding disputes, and the parties do not believe a discovery status conference is necessary at this time. Being fully advised, the discovery status conference set for October 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. is CANCELED. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 9/30/2026. (jrz) (Entered: 09/30/26) |