Southern-Owners Insurance Company v. Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. et al
| Southern-Owners Insurance Company and Auto-Owners Insurance Company |
| Nova Electrical Contractors Inc., Hendrick Morelisse, Jr., Guideone National Insurance Company, Build LLC and Austex, Inc. doing business as Richard E. Stephenson, II Construction Management |
| 2:2025cv00532 |
| June 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 57 WAIVER of service returned executed on 11/26/2025 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Hendrick Morelisse, Jr. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 56 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive motions due by 11/27/2026 Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/28/2027 at 09:30 AM before Judge Sheri Polster Chappell Non-Jury Trial term 6/1/2027 at 09:00 AM before Judge Sheri Polster Chappell Conduct mediation hearing by 11/6/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 11/6/2025. (WRW) |
| Filing 55 TRANSCRIPT of Telephone Conference held on October 30, 2025 before Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Court Reporter: Michael McDaniel, RMR, FCRR. Email address: [email protected]. Telephone number: 239-461-2064. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 11/24/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/4/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/2/2026. (MOM) |
| Filing 53 Minute Entry. Telephonic Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell: RULE 16(b) CONFERENCE held on 10/30/2025. (Digital) (MLD) |
| Filing 52 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
Filing 51
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #48 plaintiff Southern-Owner's unopposed motion for alternative service for the reasons discussed at the Rule 16 hearing. The Rule 4(m) deadline for service of process is extended to December 9, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 10/30/2025. (RCD)
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| Filing 50 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #9 Amended Complaint by Austex, Inc.(Diaz, Sonia). |
| Filing 49 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #9 Amended Complaint by Build LLC.(Baker, Reed) |
| Filing 48 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Alternative Service of Summons on Hendrick Morelisse, Jr., as Trustee of the Hendrick Morelisse, Jr. Trust Dated June 4, 1992, and for Extension of Time for Service of Summons by Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Strojnowski, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified on 10/16/2025 (JDR). |
| Filing 47 SUMMONS returned unexecuted by Southern-Owners Insurance Company as to Hendrick Morelisse, Jr. (Lundberg, Erik) |
| Filing 46 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
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Filing 45
ORDER granting #42 amended motion for special admission of attorney Jordon S. Steinway. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 10/14/2025. (RCD) Modified on 10/15/2025 to edit docket text(MDC).
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| Filing 44 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Austex, Inc.. (Diaz, Sonia) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Austex, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Diaz, Sonia) |
| Filing 42 Amended MOTION for Jordon S. Steinway to appear pro hac vice by Guideone National Insurance Company. (Paskert, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
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Filing 41
TEXT ORDER. Clerk's default has been entered against defendant Nova Electrical Contractors, Inc. (Doc. #40). But since the case is still open as to the other defendants, plaintiffs are relieved from their obligation to move for default judgment under Local Rule 1.10(c) until the claims against the other defendants are resolved. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 10/8/2025. (RCD)
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| Filing 40 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. (CGW) |
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #35 attorney Steinway's motion to appear pro hac vice as he used an improper form. The Civil Action Order provides a link to the proper form. (Doc. #6 at 3). Steinway may refile his motion by October 8, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 10/1/2025. (RCD)
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Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER granting #33 plaintiffs' motion for extension of time. By October 20, 2025, plaintiff must file proof of service as to defendant Hendrick Morelisse, Jr., as Trustee. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 10/1/2025. (RCD)
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| Filing 37 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Sonia Marie Diaz on behalf of Austex, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Sonia M. Diaz. (Diaz, Sonia) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23938944 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Jordon S. Steinway. (Paskert, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 36 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Guideone National Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent GuideOne Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Corporate Parent GuideOne Mutual Holding Company, Corporate Parent Guideone Specialty Insurance Company, Corporate Parent GuideOne Insurance Group Inc. for Guideone National Insurance Company.. (Paskert, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 35 MOTION for Jordon S. Steinway to appear pro hac vice by Guideone National Insurance Company. (Paskert, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 34 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #9 Amended Complaint by Guideone National Insurance Company. (Paskert, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 33 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Extension of Time for Service of Summons by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 32 First MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. by Southern-Owners Insurance Company, Auto-Owners Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Strojnowski, Matthew) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 31 WAIVER of service returned executed on 08/22/2025 by Southern-Owners Insurance Company, Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Austex, Inc.(Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified on 9/29/2025 as to date executed (ARL). |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #28 defendant Guideone National Insurance Company's unopposed motion for extension of time. By September 30, 2025, Guideone must respond to the amended complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 9/15/2025. (RCD)
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| Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Max McKinley on behalf of Guideone National Insurance Company (McKinley, Robert) |
| Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #9 Amended Complaint by Guideone National Insurance Company. (Paskert, Jeffrey) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jeffrey M. Paskert on behalf of Guideone National Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Jeffrey M. Paskert. (Paskert, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 26 RETURN of service executed on September 3, 2025 by Southern-Owners Insurance Company, Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified docket text on 9/8/2025 (JG). |
| Filing 25 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Build LLC. (Brown, Benjamin) |
| Filing 24 WAIVER of service returned executed on 8/22/2025 by Southern-Owners Insurance Company, Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Austex, Inc. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified text on 8/25/2025 (JKB). |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Build LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Brown, Benjamin) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 10/30/2025 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. A Case Management Report to be filed by 10/14/2025. DIAL: 1-650-479-3207, Access code: 2316 024 8769(WRW) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Reed Franklin Baker of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AM) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Franklin Baker on behalf of Build LLC (Baker, Reed) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Bruce Brown on behalf of Build LLC (Brown, Benjamin) |
| Filing 18 PROOF of service by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 17 WAIVER of service returned executed on 8/18/2025 by Southern-Owners Insurance Company, Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Build LLC. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS issued as to Austex, Inc., Build LLC, Guideone National Insurance Company, Hendrick Morelisse, Jr, Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. (JDR) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Matthew E. Strojnowski on behalf of Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Matthew E. Strojnowski. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 14 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified on 8/15/2025 Counsel notified to file a return of service (JDR). |
| Filing 13 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 12 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified on 8/15/2025 Counsel notified to file a return of service (JDR). |
| Filing 11 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified on 8/15/2025 Counsel notified to file a return of service (JDR). |
| Filing 10 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) Modified on 8/15/2025 counsel notified to file a return of service (JDR). |
| Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Lundberg, Erik) Modified on 8/15/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Southern-Owners Insurance Company. Related case(s): No (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/26/2025. (CGW) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Matthew E. Strojnowski on behalf of Southern-Owners Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Matthew E. Strojnowski. (Strojnowski, Matthew) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Erik Raymond Lundberg and Matthew E. Strojnowski 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). (JVC) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Build LLC, Guideone National Insurance Company, Hendrick Morelisse, Jr, Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. (JVC) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:25-cv-532-SPC-NPM. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Build LLC, Guideone National Insurance Company, Hendrick Morelisse, Jr, Nova Electrical Contractors Inc. (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23507942) filed by Southern-Owners Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Proposed Summons)(Strojnowski, Matthew) (Attachments 1 and 2 replaced on 6/23/2025 to turn pages right side up) (JVC) |
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