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Case TitleStahlman v. U.S. Department of Justice et al
DistrictMiddle District of Florida
CityOrlando
Case Number6:2020cv00733
Date Filed2020-04-27
Date Closed2022-09-23
JudgeJudge Wendy W. Berger
PlaintiffJohn David Stahlman
DefendantU.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation
DefendantUnited States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation
DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation
DefendantUnited States Attorneys Executive Off.
DefendantUnited States Attorneys Executive Off.
TERMINATED: 08/14/2020
DefendantUnited States Attorneys Executive Office
DefendantUnited States Attorneys Executive Office
TERMINATED: 06/21/2021
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2020-04-271MOTION to Compel Release of Requested Record(s) Pursuant to Movant's Freedom of Information Act Request by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A-D)(SPM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 04/29/2020)
2020-04-272MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by John David Stahlman. (SPM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 04/29/2020)
2020-04-303RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 1. Notice of pendency of other actions due by 5/14/2020. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/30/2020. (RMF)ctp (Entered: 04/30/2020)
2020-04-304NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/30/2020. (RMF)ctp (Entered: 04/30/2020)
2020-05-075NOTICE of pendency of related cases re 3 Related case order and track 1 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by John David Stahlman. Related case(s): yes (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(DMA) (Entered: 05/08/2020)
2020-05-116ORDER denying without prejudice 1 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Release of Requested Record(s) Pursuant to Movant's Freedom of Information Act Request; denying without prejudice 2 Plaintiff's Motion to Request Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 5/11/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Complaint for a Civil Case, # 2 Exhibit B - Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form)) (RMN) (Entered: 05/11/2020)
2020-05-267COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(RDO) (Entered: 05/28/2020)
2020-05-268MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by John David Stahlman. (RDO) Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 05/28/2020)
2020-06-169ORDER taking under advisement 8 Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 6/16/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 06/16/2020)
2020-06-2910MOTION Requesting Leave to Supplement 7 Complaint by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 06/29/2020)
2020-07-0611ORDER denying as moot 10 Plaintiff's Motion Requesting Leave to Supplement Civil Complaint Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(d). Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/6/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
2020-07-1012PRISONER consent form and financial certificate by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
2020-07-1013MOTION Requesting Leave to File Other Document :Supplement to Complaint by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 07/10/2020)
2020-07-2014MOTION for Leave to Supplement 7 Complaint by John David Stahlman. (ALL) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 07/21/2020)
2020-07-2115ORDER granting 8 Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis to the extent that the case may proceed without the prepayment of the entire filing fee; however, Plaintiff will be assessed the full $350.00 filing fee for civil actions. See PDF for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/21/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
2020-07-2116ORDER ON SERVICE OF PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS. Plaintiff is directed to return service forms within 21 days of the date of this Order. See PDF for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/21/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
2020-07-2417ORDER denying as moot 13 and 14 Plaintiff's construed Motions for Leave to Amend the Complaint. Plaintiff may amend his Complaint without leave of Court by timely filing an amended complaint with the Clerk of Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/24/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 07/24/2020)
2020-07-3118MOTION for Extension of Time to File Service Forms by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 07/31/2020)
2020-08-03FEES paid by John David Stahlman (Initial partial Filing fee $19.50 receipt number ORL 092389) (JVS) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
2020-08-0619ORDER granting 18 Plaintiff's Motion Requesting an Enlargement of Time to Comply with This Court's Order. Plaintiff's deadline for returning the completed summons forms to the Clerk of Court is extended through and including September 1, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/6/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 08/06/2020)
2020-08-1420MOTION Amending 7 Complaint by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 08/18/2020)
2020-08-1421AMENDED COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Office Terminating United States Attorneys Executive Off. filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Appendix B, # 3 Appendix C, # 4 Appendix D, # 5 Appendix E, # 6 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 08/18/2020)
2020-08-1922ENDORSED ORDER granting 20 Plaintiff's construed Motion for Order directing Clerk to serve the 21 Amended Complaint. Upon receipt of the completed summons forms from Plaintiff, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to provide service copies of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint without cost to Plaintiff and mail the summons forms, along with the Amended Complaint, to Defendants or submit them to the U.S. Marshal for service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/19/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 08/19/2020)
2020-08-2023US Marshal 285 form for AUSA. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 08/21/2020)
2020-08-2124SUMMONS issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Office. (LDJ) (Entered: 08/21/2020)
2020-08-3125PROOF of service as to Federal Bureau of Investigation on 8/28/20 by John David Stahlman (LDJ) (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-09-0826PROOF of service as to U.S. Department of Justice on 8/31/20 by John David Stahlman (LDJ) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
2020-09-1627MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Request Electronic Notice by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 09/16/2020)
2020-09-1828ENDORSED ORDER granting 27 Plaintiff's Motion to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Plaintiff is granted access to receive notices of electronic filings for all docket entries in this case at the email address Plaintiff lists in his Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 9/18/2020. (RMN) (Entered: 09/18/2020)
2020-11-0929MOTION for Default Judgment against Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Office by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 11/10/2020)
2020-11-1830MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Ragler, Phillip) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 11/18/2020)
2020-11-3031RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-15PLRA FEES paid by John David Stahlman (Filing fee $19.50 receipt number ORL095241) (TNP) (Entered: 12/15/2020)
2020-12-1532MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Off., United States Attorneys Executive Office. (Ragler, Phillip) Modified text on 12/15/2020 (LDJ). (Entered: 12/15/2020)
2020-12-1633ENDORSED ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to File a Reply. Defendants may file a reply, not to exceed 8 pages in length, on or before December 30, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 12/16/2020. (Kidd, Embry) (Entered: 12/16/2020)
2020-12-16Set deadline as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint . Replies due by 12/30/2020. (LDJ) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-17PLRA FEES paid by John David Stahlman (Filing fee $330.50 receipt number ORL095306) (TNP) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-3034REPLY to Response to Motion re 30 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Off., United States Attorneys Executive Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ragler, Phillip) Modified text on 1/4/2021 (LDJ). (Entered: 12/30/2020)
2021-01-1335MOTION to Strike portions of 32 Motion for leave to reply by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(DS) (Entered: 01/14/2021)
2021-01-15PLRA FEES paid by John David Stahlman (Filing fee $20.00 receipt number ORL095841) (TNP) (Entered: 01/15/2021)
2021-01-2036ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part 35 Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Portions of 34 Defendant's Reply. The Court will not consider Argument Section II of Defendant's Reply, titled "Plaintiff's Request Does Not Serve the Public Interest," when addressing 30 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss.Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/20/2021. (JLS) (Entered: 01/20/2021)
2021-01-2537ORDER denying as moot 29 Motion for Default Judgment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/25/2021. (JLS) (Entered: 01/25/2021)
2021-01-2738NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Local Rules of the Middle District of Florida have been amended effective February 1, 2021, and will apply, as amended and in accordance with the January 13, 2021 Standing Order, to this case for all filings made on or after February 1, 2021. Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the striking of non-compliant filings, dismissal of this action, or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 1/27/2021.(RMF)ctp (Entered: 01/27/2021)
2021-02-09PLRA FEES paid by John David Stahlman (Filing fee $6.61 receipt number ORL096389) (KNC) (Entered: 02/09/2021)
2021-02-1939NOTICE of inquiry by John David Stahlman re 37 Order on Motion for Default Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope) (Copy of docket sheet mailed to Plaintiff)(LDJ) (Entered: 02/22/2021)
2021-05-2140REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 5/21/2021. (JLS) (Entered: 05/21/2021)
2021-06-2141ORDER: The Report and Recommendation 40 is ADOPTED and CONFIRMED and made a part of this Order. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 30 is GRANTED in part and all claims against the United States Attorneys Executive Office are DISMISSED without prejudice. The Motion is DENIED in all other respects. The Clerk is directed to terminate United States Attorneys Executive Office as a defendant in this matter and amend the case style accordingly. Thereafter, the Clerk shall cause service to be effected upon the United States Attorney General in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i)(1)(B). Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/21/2021. (RMF)ctp (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-06-2542MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Requesting Status Update by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
2021-07-0243ANSWER and affirmative defenses to 21 Amended Complaint by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice.(Ragler, Phillip) (Entered: 07/02/2021)
2021-07-0244NOTICE of inquiry by John David Stahlman (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope) (Copy of docket sheet and Endorsed Order #28 mailed to Plaintiff) (LDJ) (Entered: 07/02/2021)
2021-07-0245US Marshal 285 form for US Attorney General. (LDJ) (Entered: 07/02/2021)
2021-07-0746ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 42 Plaintiff's Motion Requesting Status Update. A copy of the docket sheet was mailed to Plaintiff following his 44 Notice of Inquiry. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/7/2021. (RMN) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
2021-07-2247SUMMONS issued as to U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
2021-08-0248MOTION Requesting Clarification and/or Adjustment re 28 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-0349PROOF of service by John David Stahlman as to US Attorney General (LDJ) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-0950ORDER granting in part and denying in part 48 Pro Se Plaintiff's Motion Requesting Clarification and/or Adjustment. The Motion is GRANTED to the extent that the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to remove Plaintiff's email address from the electronic service list. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve this Order and all future Court filings on Plaintiff via U.S. Mail. The Clerk is also DIRECTED to mail a copy of the docket sheet to Plaintiff. The Motion is otherwise DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/9/2021. (RMN) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-08-1351MOTION for Protective Order to Prohibit Discovery by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice. (Ragler, Phillip) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 08/13/2021)
2021-09-0252RESPONSE to Motion re 51 MOTION for Protective Order to Prohibit Discovery filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/3/2021: # 1 Mailing Envelope) (LDJ). (Entered: 09/02/2021)
2021-09-2353ORDER granting in part and denying in part 51 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 9/23/2021. (CB) (LDJ). (Entered: 09/23/2021)
2021-10-0654MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Set a Briefing Schedule by All Defendants. (Ragler, Phillip) (Entered: 10/06/2021)
2021-10-2055RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Set a Briefing Schedule filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-2556ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part 54 Motion to Set a Briefing Schedule. In the Court's prior 53 Order, discovery was stayed "until the Court rules on Defendants' summary judgment motion." Defendants have now requested a briefing schedule, while Plaintiff essentially asks the Court to reconsider its prior Order and allow discovery to proceed. For the reasons previously given in the prior 53 Order, Plaintiff's request is denied. All summary judgment motions are due on or before December 14, 2021. Local Rule 3.01 governs the timing of responses and replies to any summary judgment motions filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 10/25/2021. (Kidd, Embry) (Entered: 10/25/2021)
2021-12-1457MOTION for Summary Judgment by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Off., United States Attorneys Executive Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Ragler, Phillip) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-3058RESPONSE to Motion re 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Appendix B, # 3 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 12/30/2021)
2022-01-1459MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to File Reply by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorneys Executive Off., United States Attorneys Executive Office. (Ragler, Phillip) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
2022-01-2660ORDER granting 59 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 1/26/2022. (CB) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
2022-01-26Set deadline as to 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Replies due by 2/7/2022. (LDJ) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
2022-01-3161RESPONSE to Motion re 59 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Leave to File Reply filed by John David Stahlman. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LDJ) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
2022-02-0762REPLY to Response to Motion re 57 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Ragler, Phillip) (Entered: 02/07/2022)
2022-02-2263MOTION for Leave to File Other Document: Sur-Reply by John David Stahlman. (KNC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-02-2464ENDORSED ORDER denying 63 Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply. The Court will order additional briefing if any is deemed necessary. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 2/24/2022. (Kidd, Embry) (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-09-2265ORDER granting 57 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment, in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiff, providing that Plaintiff shall take nothing on any of his claims against Defendants. Thereafter, the Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/22/2022. (RMF) (Entered: 09/22/2022)
2022-09-2366JUDGMENT in favor of Defendants against John David Stahlman (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (KNC) (Entered: 09/23/2022)
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