Benjamin v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
Defendant: Lawrence Andrew Benjamin, BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, d/b/a FLORIDA BLUE and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. doing business as Florida Blue
Case Number: 2:2023cv01097
Filed: November 28, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Kyle C Dudek
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 16, 2024 Filing 15 NOTICE of settlement jointly filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Bronson, Ardith)
December 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER. This action involves a claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. 1001, et seq. ("ERISA"). Accordingly, by 1/16/24, the parties must meet in person or virtually and prepare and file a joint ERISA Case Management Report using the form located on the court's website under the "Forms" tab of either judge's webpage. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/28/2023. (BLW)
December 28, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE by Lawrence Andrew Benjamin of Filing Exhibit 3 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3: Plan Documents)(Santi, Maria) Modified text on 12/28/2023 (GL).
December 27, 2023 Filing 12 **COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE EXHIBIT, FILE CORRUPTED AND UNABLE TO VIEW** NOTICE by Lawrence Andrew Benjamin of Filing Exhibit 3 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3: Plan Documents)(Santi, Maria) Modified text on 12/28/2023 (GL).
December 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Motion for Extension of Time. Given the motion is unopposed, and the Court otherwise finding good cause, the deadline for Defendant's response to the complaint is extended to January 16, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 12/22/2023. (Dudek, Kyle)
December 21, 2023 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re #8 Civil Action Order by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, Other Affiliate Health Options, Inc. for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.. (Bronson, Ardith)
December 21, 2023 Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to #1 the Complaint and Notice of Lead Counsel Designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.. (Bronson, Ardith) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek.
December 11, 2023 Filing 8 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 12/11/2023. (CGW)
December 11, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE by Lawrence Andrew Benjamin Of Service Of Process (Santi, Maria)
December 6, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Maria T. Santi on behalf of Lawrence Andrew Benjamin. Lead Counsel: Maria T. Santi. (Santi, Maria)
November 30, 2023 Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (KME)
November 30, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE to Plaintiff Counsel of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (KME)
November 30, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Juan-Carlos Andaluz on behalf of Lawrence Andrew Benjamin (Andaluz, Juan-Carlos)
November 29, 2023 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:23-cv-1097-SPC-KCD. (RLK)
November 28, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-21505724) filed by Lawrence Andrew Benjamin. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Exhibit)(Santi, Maria) Modified text on 11/30/2023 (KME).

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Defendant: Lawrence Andrew Benjamin
Represented By: Maria T. Santi
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Defendant: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, d/b/a FLORIDA BLUE
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Defendant: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. doing business as Florida Blue
Represented By: Ardith Bronson
Represented By: Jose M. Espinosa
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