You must submit your request in writing. Consult the rules and caselaw that govern in the court where you are filing the pleading.In Florida, notifying someone that they have been sued in a civil lawsuit happens with a legal procedure known as "service of process." To start a case, you will need to file a petition, complaint, statement of claim, or similar document. This presentation looks at the process of drafting a civil complaint, which is the first step in bringing a lawsuit. Both terms mean you do not have a lawyer and are choosing to represent yourself in a legal proceeding. Emergency room negligence; Treatment errors; Surgical errors; Recordkeeping mistakes (i.e. , patient record mix-ups). Read Form 1.945 - MOTOR VEHICLE NEGLIGENCE COMPLAINT, Fl. R. Civ. Is there a complaint "form" I can fill out to start my case?