Updated: 10/20/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Ducasse v. Martin County, Florida et alAssigned To: Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills MaynardFiled: 02/23/26Terminated:Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: OtherCause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act
| Plaintiff: Justin Ducasse | represented by | Justin Ducasse 1760 SE Salerno Rd Stuart, FL 34997 PRO SE |
| Defendant: William D. Snyder Martin County Sheriff in Official capacity TERMINATED:09/25/2026 | ||
| Defendant: Martin County, Florida in Official capacity | represented by | Joan Carlos Wizel Llopiz Wizel LLP Florida 1451 W Cypress Creek Rd 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 754-312-7389 jcw@l-wfirm.com |
| Onier Llopiz Llopiz Wizel LLP 1451 W Cypress Creek Rd Suite 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 754-312-7389 ol@l-wfirm.com | ||
| Defendant: Kevin Moriss | represented by | Elisabeth Divine Reid Purdy, Jolly, Giuffreda, Barranco , Jisa, P.A. 2455 East Sunrise Blvd. Suite 1216 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 462-3200 elisabeth@purdylaw.com |
| Defendant: Joseph Angelico Sargeant of Martin County Sheriff's Office in Individual capacity | represented by | Andrew William Jolly Purdy, Jolly, Giuffreda & Barranco, P.A. 2455 E. Sunrise Blvd. Suite 1216 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-336-8592 andrew@purdylaw.com |
| Elisabeth Divine Reid Purdy, Jolly, Giuffreda, Barranco , Jisa, P.A. 2455 East Sunrise Blvd. Suite 1216 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 462-3200 elisabeth@purdylaw.com | ||
| Defendant: John Doe Martin County Sheriff Helicopter Pilot in Individual capacity TERMINATED:09/25/2026 | ||
| Defendant: John Budensiek | represented by | Elisabeth Divine Reid Purdy, Jolly, Giuffreda, Barranco , Jisa, P.A. 2455 East Sunrise Blvd. Suite 1216 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 462-3200 elisabeth@purdylaw.com |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 1 | Complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983 against Joseph Angelico, John Doe, Martin County, Florida, William D. Snyder. Filing fee $ 405.00. IFP Filed, filed by Justin Ducasse. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(cwc) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 2 | Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (cwc) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 3 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Justin Ducasse. Responses due by 3/9/2026. (cwc) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 4 | EMERGENCY Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order Introduction and Request for Relief by Justin Ducasse. Responses due by 3/9/2026. (cwc) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/23/26 | 02/23/26 | 5 | Plaintiff's Notice of Duty to Preserve Evidence by Justin Ducasse (cwc) (Entered: 02/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/25/26 | 02/25/26 | 6 | ORDER ON MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION DE [4], is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 2/25/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 02/25/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 02/25/26 | 02/25/26 | 7 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance - copy Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction was mailed to plaintiff per DE [6]. (blc) (Entered: 02/25/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 8 | PAPERLESS ORDER REGARDING CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION: This matter involving a pro se litigant was directly assigned to the undersigned U.S. Magistrate Judge pursuant to Administrative Order 2025-11. See Administrative Order 2025-11 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 3, 2025), available at: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/adminorders/2025-11.pdf . The parties are hereby advised that they have the right to proceed before a U.S. District Judge, however they maywaive this right and voluntarily consent to have a U.S. Magistrate Judge conduct any or all proceedings in this case and to order the entry of a final judgment. Further instructions regarding consent to this process will be issued after all parties involved have made an appearance. The Clerk of Court is directed to MAIL a copy of this Paperless Order to Plaintiff at his mailing address of record and enter a Notice of Compliance confirming same. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 3/3/2026. (hrn) (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 9 | ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS DE [3]. USM Service Ordered and Summonses NOT provided for USM Service. On or before MARCH 20, 2026, Plaintiff must prepare and file in the record appropriate summonses for all Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 3/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 10 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance copy [9] Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, was mailed to plaintiff per DE [9]. (blc. Modified text on 3/3/2026 (blc). (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 11 | ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 3/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 12 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance - copy [11] Order of Instructions to Pro Se Litigants, was mailed to plaintiff per DE [11]. (blc) (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/11/26 | 03/11/26 | 13 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against Joseph Angelico, Martin County, Florida, William D. Snyder, filed by Justin Ducasse. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit)(blc) (Entered: 03/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/11/26 | 03/11/26 | 14 | Summons Issued as to Joseph Angelico, Martin County, Florida, William D. Snyder. (blc) (Entered: 03/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/11/26 | 03/11/26 | 15 | Declaration of Justin Ducasse Regarding Lack of Emergency Shelter and Threat of Arrest by Justin Ducasse (blc) (Entered: 03/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 03/11/26 | 03/11/26 | 16 | NOTICE of Compliance: Per Order at DE [9], the Clerk created a packet containing copies of the Order, along with DE's [13] Amended Complaint, and [14] Summons Issued; and placed in the Mailbox for the Marshals in FTP. (wce) (Entered: 03/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 05/08/26 | 05/08/26 | 17 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [13] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Justin Ducasse. Joseph Angelico served on 5/7/2026, response/answer due 5/28/2026; John Doe served on 5/7/2026, response/answer due 5/28/2026; Martin County, Florida served on 5/7/2026, response/answer due 5/28/2026. (blc) (Entered: 05/08/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 05/27/26 | 05/27/26 | 18 | Summons (Affidavit) Returned Unexecuted by Justin Ducasse as to William D. Snyder. (blc) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 19 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrew William Jolly on behalf of Joseph Angelico. Attorney Andrew William Jolly added to party Joseph Angelico(pty:dft). (Jolly, Andrew) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 20 | Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS [13] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Joseph Angelico. Responses due by 6/11/2026. (Jolly, Andrew) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 21 | MOTION TO DISMISS [13] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Prejudice by Martin County, Florida. Attorney Joan Carlos Wizel added to party Martin County, Florida(pty:dft). Responses due by 6/11/2026. (Wizel, Joan) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 05/29/26 | 05/29/26 | 22 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elisabeth Divine Reid on behalf of Joseph Angelico. Attorney Elisabeth Divine Reid added to party Joseph Angelico(pty:dft). (Reid, Elisabeth) (Entered: 05/29/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/01/26 | 06/01/26 | 23 | ORDER RE: CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION AND OPT-OUT PROCEDURES. BY OR BEFORE MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, all parties who have appeared shall confer regarding the option of consenting to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction and, after conferring, the parties shall file either (1) a notice of consent to continued Magistrate Judge jurisdiction or (2) a Motion for Case Reassignment to a District Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 6/1/2026. See attached document forfull details. (blc) (Entered: 06/01/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/01/26 | 06/01/26 | 24 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance - copy order DE [23] was mailed to plaintiff at the address listed. (blc) (Entered: 06/01/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 25 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE In Opposition to DE [21] Defendant Martin County's Motion to Dismiss filed by Justin Ducasse. Replies due by 6/18/2026. (blc) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 26 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition to [20] Defendant Sergeant Joseph Angelico's MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Justin Ducasse. Replies due by 6/18/2026. (blc) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/11/26 | 06/11/26 | 27 | Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Electronically as a Pro Se Litigant by Justin Ducasse. Responses due by 6/25/2026. (blc) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/15/26 | 06/15/26 | 28 | Notice and Consent to Jurisdiction US Magistrate Judge NOT SIGNED by all parties . Filed by Joseph Angelico (Reid, Elisabeth) (Entered: 06/15/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/18/26 | 06/18/26 | 29 | Defendant's REPLY in Support of Motion re [20] Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS [13] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Joseph Angelico. (Reid, Elisabeth) (Entered: 06/18/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/18/26 | 06/18/26 | 30 | REPLY in Support of Motion re [21] MOTION TO DISMISS [13] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Prejudice. filed by Martin County, Florida. (Wizel, Joan) (Entered: 06/18/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/23/26 | 06/23/26 | 31 | ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY (DE 27)- Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 6/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (mab) (Entered: 06/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 06/23/26 | 06/23/26 | 32 | NOTICE of Compliance- Clerk mailed order at DE [31] to Plaintiff (mab) (Entered: 06/23/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 07/06/26 | 07/06/26 | 33 | SECOND ORDER RE: CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION AND OPT-OUT PROCEDURES. By JULY 20, 2026, the remaining parties MUST FILE either a notice of consent to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction or a motion for reassignment to a District Judge in compliance with my prior order DE [23]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 7/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 07/06/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 07/06/26 | 07/06/26 | 34 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance - copy order DE [33] was mailed to plaintiff. (blc) (Entered: 07/06/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 07/08/26 | 07/08/26 | 35 | Joint NOTICE of Consent to Magistrate Judge by Joseph Angelico re [33] Order, (Reid, Elisabeth) (Entered: 07/08/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 08/04/26 | 08/04/26 | 36 | PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE: In-person Status Conference set for 8/18/2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Fort Pierce Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard. The parties shall prepare in advance and be ready to discussthe status and background of the case in detail, including the nature of the claim(s) at issue, the pending [20] [21] motions to dismiss, and all completed and outstanding discovery. All counsel appearing before the Court must have a properly filed Notice of Appearance on the docket prior to the hearing and be fully familiar with the specifics of the case, including discovery. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/4/2026. (hrn) (Entered: 08/04/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 37 | PAPERLESS MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard: Status Conference held on 8/18/2026. Party Appearances: Justin Ducasse, Plaintiff, appearing pro se || Joan Carlos Wizel, Esq. present for Martin County, Florida; Elisabeth Divine Reid, Esq. present for Joseph Angelico; Andrew William Jolly, Esq. present for Joseph Angelico. The parties were before me for a status conference to discuss the status and background of the case in detail,including the nature of the claims at issue, and the pending motions to dismiss [DE 20, DE 21]. Order on the motions to dismiss to follow. (Zoom Start/End Times: 2:12 P.M./2:50 P.M. || Total Time in Court: 38 mins.) (rhs) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 08/20/26 | 08/20/26 | 38 | ORDER granting in part [20] Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint; granting in part [21] Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint. Amended Complaint due by 9/1/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 8/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 08/20/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 08/27/26 | 08/28/26 | 39 | Statement of Facts and Change of Address, (MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint ) by Justin Ducasse. Responses due by 9/10/2026. (Address updated). (blc) (Entered: 08/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/01/26 | 09/01/26 | 40 | PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE: Plaintiff has filed a motion seeking a 60-day extension of time to file a second amended complaint in this matter [39]. Defendants shall file a response to this motion by September 8, 2026, after which I will take the matter under advisement. No reply shall be filed. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff at his mailing address of record and file a notice of compliance to confirm that this has been done. Signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 9/1/2026. (jrz) (Entered: 09/01/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/08/26 | 09/08/26 | 41 | RESPONSE to Motion re [39] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint filed by Joseph Angelico. Replies due by 9/15/2026. (Reid, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/08/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/11/26 | 09/11/26 | 42 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part [39] Statement of Facts and Change of Address. Amended Complaint due by 10/1/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 9/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 09/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/11/26 | 09/11/26 | 43 | CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance re [42] Order on Motion for Extension of Time, (drz)(Order mailed to Plaintiff) (Entered: 09/11/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/25/26 | 09/28/26 | 44 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against Joseph Angelico, Martin County, Florida, John Budensiek, Kevin Moriss, filed by Justin Ducasse. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Summon(s))(blc) (Entered: 09/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/25/26 | 09/28/26 | 45 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Justin Ducasse. Responses due by 10/9/2026. (blc) (Entered: 09/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/25/26 | 09/28/26 | 46 | Plaintiff's NOTICE of Constitutional Question by Justin Ducasse (blc) (Entered: 09/28/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/29/26 | 09/29/26 | 47 | Summons Issued as to John Budensiek. (blc) (Entered: 09/29/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 09/29/26 | 09/29/26 | 48 | Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Summons(es) will not be issued. The party(ies) on the summons(es) does not match the initiating documents. Filer may file a Notice of Filing Proposed Summons(es) with the corrected summons attached. (blc) (Entered: 09/29/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 10/01/26 | 10/01/26 | 49 | ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR REFERRAL TO THE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM DE [45]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard on 10/1/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) Modified text on 10/1/2026(blc). (Entered: 10/01/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 10/01/26 | 10/01/26 | 50 | Clerk's NOTICE of Compliance - copy DE [49] was mailed to plaintiff. (blc) (Entered: 10/01/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 10/12/26 | 10/12/26 | 51 | Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [44] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Joseph Angelico, John Budensiek, Kevin Moriss. Attorney Elisabeth Divine Reid added to party John Budensiek(pty:dft), Attorney Elisabeth Divine Reid added to party Kevin Moriss(pty:dft). Responses due by 10/26/2026. (Reid, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/12/26) |
| 2:26-cv-14065-SMM | 10/14/26 | 10/14/26 | 52 | First MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [44] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Martin County, Florida. Attorney Onier Llopiz added to party Martin County, Florida(pty:dft). Responses due by 10/28/2026. (Llopiz, Onier) (Entered: 10/14/26) |