Anderson v. United States of America
| Mary Anderson |
| United States of America |
| 2:2026cv00178 |
| January 29, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Motor Vehicle |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2671 Federal Tort Claims Act |
| None |
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| Filing 30 NOTICE of compliance with Court's Order of 7/21/26 by Mary Anderson (DiPlacido, Frank) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Curtright C. Truitt as mediator by Mary Anderson. (DiPlacido, Frank) |
| Filing 28 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by United States of America. (Connally, Charlie) |
Filing 27
TEXT ORDER. Local Rule 3.03 requires that each party file a disclosure statement using the standard form from the clerk or the court's website. But Defendant used an improper form. So, the paper is stricken, and the clerk is DIRECTED to delete the PDF file (Doc. 25) from the CM/ECF docket. By July 31, 2026, Defendant must refile a disclosure statement using the proper form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/form/disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/24/2026. (RCD)
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| Filing 26 NOTICE of compliance re 24 Order by United States of America (Connally, Charlie) |
| Filing 25 ***STRICKEN-IMAGE REMOVED PURSUANT TO 27 TEXT ORDER*** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by United States of America. (Connally, Charlie) Modified on 7/27/2026 (LSS). |
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Filing 24
TEXT ORDER. This action has been plagued by unprofessional failings from the start. Despite our calls for rectitude (Docs. 6, 13, 18, 21, 22), the litigators fail to toe the line. In the latest episode, they were directed--for at least the fourth time--to name their mediator by July 20 or show cause why they should not be sanctioned for noncompliance. (Doc. 22). They chose to do neither. Moreover, defense counsel has yet to file the Local Rule 3.03 disclosure for his client despite our February 4 order requiring its immediate filing upon a first appearance (the defendant first appeared more than three months ago), despite our June 26 order generously granting an extension until July 13, and despite Plaintiff's compliance with that extended deadline (Doc. 23). By July 27, defense counsel must properly file the Local Rule 3.03 disclosure form for his client, or we will direct the United States to replace him with substitute counsel. By July 27, the parties must also file their joint notice of selection of mediator, or this case may be dismissed without further notice, and defense counsel may be assessed a financial penalty of up to $250. To improve the litigators' practices going forward and otherwise in the interests of justice, by July 29, plaintiff and defense counsel must each file a notice of compliance certifying that--after the entry of this order--they have read The Florida Bar Creed of Professionalism, The Florida Bar Professionalism Expectations (2026 edition), and The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section's Guidelines for Professional Conduct (2024 edition). Among other places, they can be found here: https://www.floridabar.org/prof/ Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/21/2026. (Mizell, Nicholas)
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| Filing 23 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Mary Anderson. (DiPlacido, Frank) |
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Filing 22
TEXT ORDER. The parties were directed to file a joint notice of selection of mediator by July 10, 2026 (Doc. #18). But they failed to do so. They must promptly file their joint notice of selection of mediator, or by July 20, 2026, show cause why they should not be sanctioned for noncompliance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/13/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 21
TEXT ORDER. Local Rule 3.03 requires that each party file a disclosure statement using the standard form from the clerk or the court's website. But Plaintiff used an improper form. So, the paper is deemed stricken, and the clerk is DIRECTED to delete the PDF file (Doc. 20) from the CM/ECF docket. By July 20, 2026, Plaintiff must refile a disclosure statement using the proper form, which can be found at: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/form/disclosure-statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 7/13/2026. (RCD)
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| Filing 20 ***STRICKEN per Order 21*** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Mary Anderson. (DiPlacido, Frank) Modified to remove pdf per Order 21 on 7/15/2026 (AM). |
| Filing 19 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (MSN) |
| Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 8/3/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 8/3/2026. Discovery due by 7/30/2027. Dispositive motions due by 8/27/2027. Pretrial statement due by 2/11/2028. All other motions due by 2/7/2028. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 3/1/2027. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 4/5/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/25/2028 at 09:30 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 5 D before Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. Bench Trial set for 3/1/2028 trial term in Ft. Myers Courtroom 5 D before Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. Conduct mediation hearing by 8/6/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 6/26/2026. (CGW) |
| Filing 16 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell: granting 15 Joint Oral Motion for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator within 14 days; RULE 16(b) CONFERENCE held on 6/25/2026. (Digital) (CGW) |
| Filing 15 JOINT ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator within 14 days by All Parties. (CGW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 14 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Connally, Charlie) |
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Filing 13
TEXT ORDER. The parties were directed to file a case management report by June 18, 2026. (Doc. 12). But they have failed to do so. The parties must promptly file their report, or by June 24 at 2:00 p.m., show cause why they should not be sanctioned for noncompliance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/22/2026. (RCD)
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| Filing 12 NOTICE of hearing: ZOOM Rule 16(b) Conference set for 6/25/2026 at 10:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Case Management Report due by 6/18/2026. Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659704369?pwd=lfWR21g9Y0OAIqEgQwCxA8uDFXuKEt.1; Meeting ID: 165 970 4369; Passcode: 724173; Dial by your location: * +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose); * +1 646 828 7666 US (New York); Meeting ID: 165 970 4369; Passcode: 724173. (CGW) |
| Filing 11 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-178-SPC-NPM. Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet no longer assigned to the case. (LF) |
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER of recusal. Upon review of the docket, Judge Huguelet finds that he must recuse himself so as to avoid even the appearance of partiality or impropriety. Specifically, he had personal knowledge of, or participation in, this matter while employed by the US Attorney's Office. 28 U.S.C. 455(b)(1), (3). Judge Huguelet hereby disqualifies himself from these proceedings under 455 and in the interest of justice. The case shall be transferred to the next assigned Magistrate Judge in the Fort Myers Division. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 5/8/2026. (KE)
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| Filing 9 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-00178-SPC-KRH. Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier no longer assigned to the case. (JNG) |
| Filing 8 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by United States of America.(Connally, Charlie) |
| Filing 7 PROOF of service by Mary Anderson (DiPlacido, Frank) |
| Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 2/4/2026. (MLD) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (LJC) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Frank P. DiPlacido, III on behalf of Mary Anderson. Lead Counsel: Frank P. DiPlacido, III. (DiPlacido, Frank) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Frank DiPlacido 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). (LJC) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-00178-SPC-DNF. (JOS) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against United States of America (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24390791) filed by Mary Anderson. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons)(DiPlacido, Frank) Modified on 1/29/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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| Represented By: | Frank P. DiPlacido, III |
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| Represented By: | Charlie Dustin Connally |
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