Updated: 11/03/2026 03:05 PM
Case Title: Falco-Di Corrado v. Jean et alAssigned To: Magistrate Judge Bruce E. ReinhartFiled: 02/03/26Terminated:Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: OtherCause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act
| Plaintiff: Cindy Falco-Di Corrado | represented by | Cindy Falco-Di Corrado 316 N.W. 1st Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33435 PRO SE |
| Defendant: Woodrow Hay Commissioner, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Widy Jean Sergeant, Individually | represented by | Christopher J. Stearns Johnson Anselmo Murdoch Burke Piper & Hochman PA 2455 E Sunrise Boulevard Suite 1000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-463-0100 stearns@jambg.com |
| George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us | ||
| Defendant: Thomas Coppini Deputy, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Shaun James Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Patricia McNutty-Willis Det. Internal Affairs, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Joseph DeGiulio Chief of Police, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Jose Rivera Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Evan Esteves Deputy, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Emir Tyrone Penserga Former Mayor, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: Dan Dugger City Manager, Individually | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Defendant: City of Boynton Beach | represented by | George Demetrios Lagos City of Boynton Beach City Attorney 100 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-6000 lagosg@bbfl.us |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
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| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/03/26 | 02/04/26 | 1 | COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS against City of Boynton Beach, Tom Coppini, Joseph Degiulo, Dan Dugger, Evan Esteves, Woodrow Hay, Shaun James, Widy Jean, Partricia Naulty-Willis, Emir Tyrone Penserga, Jose Rivera. Filing fees $ 405.00. IFP Filed, filed by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit)(drz) (Entered: 02/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/03/26 | 02/04/26 | 2 | Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart (drz) (Entered: 02/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/03/26 | 02/04/26 | 3 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 2/17/2026. (drz) (Entered: 02/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/04/26 | 02/04/26 | 4 | ORDER denying without prejudice [3] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and requiring long-form affidavit. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (dt01) (Entered: 02/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/04/26 | 02/05/26 | 5 | SUPPLEMENTAL Notice Regarding Jurisdiction, Venue, and Preservation of CLaims by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado (wce) (Entered: 02/05/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/09/26 | 02/09/26 | 6 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 2/23/2026. (wce) (Entered: 02/09/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/10/26 | 02/10/26 | 7 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying [6] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Upon review, the application does not reflect that the Plaintiff is unable to pay the filing fee. On or before March 10, 2026, the petitioner shall pay the filing fee of $ 405.00. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/10/2026. (dt01) (Entered: 02/10/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/18/26 | 02/18/26 | 8 | Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 2/18/2026 in the amount of $ 405.00, receipt number 10107 (wce) (Entered: 02/18/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/18/26 | 02/18/26 | 9 | ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 2/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (dt01) (Entered: 02/18/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 02/24/26 | 02/24/26 | 10 | Summons Issued as to City of Boynton Beach, Tom Coppini, Joseph Degiulo, Evan Esteves, Shaun James, Widy Jean, Partricia Naulty-Willis, Jose Rivera. (ksr) (Entered: 02/24/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/02/26 | 03/02/26 | 11 | Plaintiff's Response to Order to Show Cause by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. (wce) (Entered: 03/02/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/02/26 | 03/02/26 | 12 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Boynton Beach, Tom Coppini, Joseph Degiulo, Dan Dugger, Evan Esteves, Woodrow Hay, Shaun James, Widy Jean, Partricia Naulty-Willis, Emir Tyrone Penserga, and Jose Rivera, filed by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado.(wce) (Entered: 03/02/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/04/26 | 03/04/26 | 13 | Summons Issued as to City of Boynton Beach, Woodrow Hay. (ksr) (Entered: 03/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/04/26 | 03/04/26 | 14 | Summons (Affidavit) Returned Unexecuted by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado as to City of Boynton Beach. (wce) (Entered: 03/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/05/26 | 03/05/26 | 15 | Summons Issued as to Emir Tyrone Penserga. (ksr) (Entered: 03/05/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/06/26 | 03/06/26 | 16 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by George Demetrios Lagos on behalf of City of Boynton Beach. Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party City of Boynton Beach(pty:dft). (Lagos, George) (Entered: 03/06/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/09/26 | 03/09/26 | 17 | ORDER REQUIRING AMENDED COMPLAINT: Accordingly, no later than March 26, 2026, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint in accordance with this Order. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 3/9/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 03/09/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/12/26 | 03/12/26 | 18 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [12] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. City of Boynton Beach served on 3/6/2026, response/answer due 3/27/2026; Woodrow Hay served on 3/6/2026, response/answer due 3/27/2026; Emir Tyrone Penserga served on 3/10/2026, response/answer due 3/31/2026. (wce) (Entered: 03/12/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/13/26 | 03/13/26 | 19 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 3/27/2026. (jas) (Entered: 03/13/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/16/26 | 03/17/26 | 20 | Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Boynton Beach, Thomas Coppini, Joseph DeGiulio, Daniel Dugger, Evan Esteves, Woodrow Hay, Sean James, Widy Jean, Patricia McNutty-Willis, Emir Tyrone Penserga, Joe Rivera filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado.(ls) (Entered: 03/17/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/18/26 | 03/18/26 | 21 | ORDER on Procedure for Opting Out of Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 3/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (dt01) (Entered: 03/18/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/23/26 | 03/23/26 | 22 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on [20] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Widy Jean served on 3/19/2026, response/answer due 4/9/2026. (wce) (Entered: 03/23/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 03/31/26 | 03/31/26 | 23 | MOTION TO DISMISS [20] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by City of Boynton Beach, Thomas Coppini, Joseph DeGiulio, Dan Dugger, Evan Esteves, Woodrow Hay, Sean James, Widy Jean, Patricia McNutty-Willis, Emir Tyrone Penserga, Joe Rivera. Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Thomas Coppini(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Joseph DeGiulio(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Dan Dugger(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Evan Esteves(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Woodrow Hay(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Sean James(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos addedto party Widy Jean(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Patricia McNutty-Willis(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Emir Tyrone Penserga(pty:dft), Attorney George Demetrios Lagos added to party Joe Rivera(pty:dft). Responses due by 4/14/2026. (Lagos, George) (Entered: 03/31/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/01/26 | 04/01/26 | 24 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition to [23] Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Replies due by 4/8/2026. (wce) (Entered: 04/01/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/01/26 | 04/01/26 | 25 | Plaintiff's Alternative Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 4/15/2026. (wce) (Entered: 04/01/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/08/26 | 04/08/26 | 26 | ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND: Granting in Part [23] Motion to Dismiss. The SAC is DISMISSED with leave to amend. Any amended complaint must be filed no later than April 22, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on4/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 04/08/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/15/26 | 04/15/26 | 27 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against City of Boynton Beach, Thomas Coppini, Joseph DeGiulio, Dan Dugger, Evan Esteves, Woodrow Hay, Shaun James, Widy Jean, Patricia McNutty-Willis, Emir Tyrone Penserga, Jose Rivera filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado.(wce) (Entered: 04/15/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/21/26 | 04/21/26 | 28 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [25] Motion to Amend/Correct ; denying as moot [25] Motion for Leave to File. Plaintiff was granted leave to amend [26] and has filed an amended complaint [27]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 4/21/2026. (dt01) (Entered: 04/21/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/21/26 | 04/21/26 | 29 | MOTION TO DISMISS [27] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by City of Boynton Beach, Thomas Coppini, Joseph DeGiulio, Dan Dugger, Evan Esteves, Woodrow Hay, Shaun James, Widy Jean, Patricia McNutty-Willis, Emir Tyrone Penserga, Jose Rivera. Responses due by 5/5/2026. (Lagos, George) (Entered: 04/21/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 04/28/26 | 04/28/26 | 30 | Plaintiff's RESPONSE in Opposition re [29] MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Replies due by 5/5/2026. (wce) (Entered: 04/28/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 06/03/26 | 06/04/26 | 31 | MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 6/17/2026. (cwc) (Entered: 06/04/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 07/10/26 | 07/10/26 | 32 | Plaintiff's Notice of Inquiry Regarding [31] Pending Request for Referral to the Volunteer Attorney Program by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. (wce) (Entered: 07/10/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 09/02/26 | 09/02/26 | 33 | Plaintiff's Notice Regarding Pending [31] Motions and Request for Consideration by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 9/16/2026. (wce) (Entered: 09/02/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 09/09/26 | 09/09/26 | 0 | Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Widy Jean response/answer due 9/23/2026. (per DE [34]). (pc) (Entered: 09/09/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 09/09/26 | 09/09/26 | 34 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part [29] Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Sergeant Jean shall file an answer to the TAC no later than September 23, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 9/9/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 09/09/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 09/11/26 | 09/11/26 | 35 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher J. Stearns, Jr on behalf of Widy Jean. Attorney Christopher J. Stearns, Jr added to party Widy Jean(pty:dft). (Stearns, Christopher) (Entered: 09/11/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 09/23/26 | 09/23/26 | 36 | ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Widy Jean. (Stearns, Christopher) (Entered: 09/23/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 10/23/26 | 10/23/26 | 37 | PAPERLESS ORDER granting [31] Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 10/23/2026. (dt01) (Entered: 10/23/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 10/23/26 | 10/23/26 | 38 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [33] Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 10/23/2026. (dt01) (Entered: 10/23/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 10/23/26 | 10/23/26 | 39 | PAPERLESS Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report. The parties are directed to confer and file a Joint Scheduling Report that contains all the information specified by Local Rule 16.1 and includes a Joint Proposed Scheduling Order. Joint Scheduling Report due by 11/6/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 10/23/2026. (dt01) (Entered: 10/23/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 10/29/26 | 10/29/26 | 40 | Notice of Delayed Receipt of Court Documents and Request to Verify Mailing and Notification Information by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. A Copy of the Docket Sheet Mailed. (wce) (Entered: 10/29/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 10/29/26 | 10/29/26 | 41 | ORDER REQUIRING PRO SE PLAINTIFF TO CONSENT TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC FILINGS: It is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that, on or before November 12, 2026, Plaintiff shall complete and file with the Court the "Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) to receive NEFs" form, which can be found at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 10/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 10/29/26) |
| 9:26-cv-80126-BER | 11/03/26 | 11/03/26 | 42 | MOTION for Electronic Notification While Retaining Service by U.S. Mail by Cindy Falco-Di Corrado. Responses due by 11/17/2026. (jas) (Entered: 11/03/26) |