Drouhard v. Grange Life Insurance Company et al
| Alexandra J. Drouhard |
| Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Patricia Mack and Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust |
| 2:2026cv02098 |
| June 29, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Injunctive/Declaratory Relief |
| None |
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Filing 48
Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell: Rule 16(b) Conference held on 8/27/2026. (digital) (WRW)
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Filing 47
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Patricia Mack. (Allerding, John)
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Filing 46
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust. (Allerding, John)
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Filing 45
ORDER granting #42 and #43 motions for special admission of attorneys Thomas L. Feher and Brittany C. Dushman. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/27/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 44
OPINION AND ORDER denying #13 Motion to Remand to State Court. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 8/27/2026. (RKR)
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Filing 43
Unopposed MOTION for Brittany C. Dushman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25465898 for $150 by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust, Patricia Mack. (Allerding, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 42
MOTION for Thomas L. Feher to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25465795 for $150 by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust, Patricia Mack. (Allerding, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 41
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (from In Person to ZOOM): RULE 16(b) Conference set for 8/27/2026 at 11:15 AM will now be held by Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. *All Parties may appear by Zoom at: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1651684565?pwd=EaDQG3oqGYINRxaaaIHwbvRuEC1wXn.1; Meeting ID: 165 168 4565 and Passcode: 261471. (TLS)
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Filing 40
ENDORSED ORDER granting #38 Plaintiff's motion to appear at Rule 16 conference by remote means. All parties may attend remotely. The clerk will issue instructions for attendance via Zoom. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/25/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER denying #32 Defendants' motion to appear at Rule 16 conference by remote means. The motion invokes a state-court rule, but this case is in federal court. The motion also violates Local Rules 3.01(g) and 3.01(k). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/25/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 38
TIME SENSITIVE MOTION to appear by video or telephone by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing, #2 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER. Defendants Joie A. Gregor and Patricia Mack's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #31) did not include a compliant Local Rule 3.01(g) Certification. The Court cannot overstate the importance of Local Rule 3.01(g) in helping avoid needless litigation, fostering communication between the parties, and helping to resolve disputes without court intervention. The Court will not strike the motion to dismiss, as Plaintiff has already filed a response. (Doc. #36). However, the Court cautions both parties to comply with all Local Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Failure to do so may result in an order to show cause as to why the party should not be sanctioned for failure to comply with the Rules. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 8/25/2026. (SEJ)
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Filing 36
RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 35
NOTICE of Filing Response in Opposition by Alexandra J. Drouhard (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 34
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Thomas Feher and Brittany C. Dushman Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
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Filing 33
NOTICE TO COUNSEL John C. Allerding 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. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN)
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Filing 32
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Participate in Hearing by Remote Presence by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust, Patricia Mack. (Allerding, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 31
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust, Patricia Mack. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - First Amended Complaint)(Allerding, John)
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Filing 30
Joint NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company. Related case(s): No (Mendez, Louis) Modified on 8/18/2026 to edit docket text (RN).
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Filing 29
CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 28
REPLY to Response to Motion re #13 MOTION to Remand to State Court Sur-Reply to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand filed by Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company. (Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 27
RESPONSE re #19 Response in Opposition to Motion by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing Response, #2 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #25 defendants Mack and Gregor's motion for extension of time as we previously granted the extension. (Doc. 24). Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/12/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 25
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint , Unopposed as to Defendant Gregor by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust, Patricia Mack. (Allerding, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER granting #22 defendants Joie Gregor and Patricia Mack's unopposed motion for extension of time. By August 18, 2026, defendants Gregor and Mack must respond to Plaintiff's complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 8/11/2026. (RCD)
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Filing 23
NOTICE of Appearance by Lia Rosado on behalf of Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company (Rosado, Lia)
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Filing 22
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust, Patricia Mack. (Allerding, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER granting Plaintiff Alexandra J. Drouhard's Motion for Leave to File a Reply (Doc. #20). Drouhard may file a reply in further support of her Motion to Remand, not to exceed five pages, on or before August 13, 2026. Defendant Grange Life Insurance and Kansas City Life Insurance may file a sur-reply not to exceed 3 pages on or before August 17, 2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 8/7/2026. (RKR)
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Filing 20
MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Motion to Remand by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Letter to Clerk, #2 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 19
RESPONSE in Opposition re #13 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company. (Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 18
SUPPLEMENT re #13 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Letter to Clerk, #2 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Filing by Alexandra J. Drouhard re #16 Summons Returned Executed (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 16
RETURN of service executed on 07/21/2026 by Alexandra J. Drouhard as to Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 15
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 14
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Alexandra J. Drouhard. Related case(s): No (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 13
MOTION to Remand to State Court by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
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Filing 12
SUMMONS issued as to Joie A. Gregor, as Trustee of the Patricia Mack 2022 Irrevocable Trust. (SJD)
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NOTICE of CONSENT to Receive Notices of Electronic Filings at the email address of record by Alexandra J. Drouhard. (RPB)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 8/27/2026 at 11:15 AM in Ft. Myers Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. A case management report to be filed by 8/17/2026. (WRW)
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Filing 10
CIVIL Action Order Signed by All Divisional Judges on 7/7/2026. (WRW)
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Filing 9
ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #6 Complaint by Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company.(Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 8
NOTICE to Alexandra J. Drouhard - A pro se litigant may consent to receive Notices of Electronic Filings by completing the consent form linked #here or by visiting the court's website at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/litigants-without-lawyers. (LAW)
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Filing 7
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-02098-SPC-NPM. (LAW)
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Filing 6
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Alexandra J Drouhard. Filed in State Court on 5/5/2026.(LAW)
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Filing 5
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Kansas City Life Insurance Company. (Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 4
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Grange Life Insurance Company identifying Other Affiliate Grange Holdings Inc. for Grange Life Insurance Company. (Mendez, Louis) (Main Document 4 replaced on 7/1/2026 to remove blank page) (LAW). Modified text on 7/1/2026 (LAW).
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Filing 3
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company. Related case(s): Yes (Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 2
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Louis Frank Mendez on behalf of Grange Life Insurance Company, Kansas City Life Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Louis F. Mendez. (Mendez, Louis)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Charlotte County, Florida, case number 26000543CA filed in State Court on 04/16/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25179055 filed by Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Grange Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT Exhibit A1, #2 State Court Other Documents Exhibit A2 - State Court Amended Complaint, #3 State Court Docket Sheet Exhibit B, #4 State Court Other Documents Exhibit C - State Court Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Exhibit D - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, #6 Exhibit E - Consent to Removal, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mendez, Louis) Modified text on 7/1/2026 (LAW).
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