Glasco et al v. Gronowetter et al
Plaintiff: Brian Glasco and Stephanie Glasco
Defendant: Neil Gronowetter, Emerald Tide Financial, LLC and North American Company for Life and Health Insurance
Case Number: 2:2026cv02163
Filed: July 9, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Kevin R Huguelet
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-(Citizenship)
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 28, 2026 Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Zukowski, Olivia)
August 28, 2026 Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter. (Glasser, Craig)
August 18, 2026 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 17913 for $150) by attorney Annie Bame, appearing on behalf of Brian Glasco and Stephanie Glasco. Related document: #18 MOTION for Annie D. Bame to appear pro hac vice. (SJD)
August 17, 2026 Filing 29 NOTICE of hearing: Rule 16(b) Conference set for 10/7/2026 at 03:00 PM by Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. Join Zoom at: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1655323537?pwd=BZQRb9ePITs4TeTscqaxFSbDDW8owb.1; Meeting ID: 165 532 3537 and Passcode: 997839. **CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT DUE by 9/18/2026**(TLS)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report. In light of ongoing settlement discussions, the parties shall file their Uniform Case Management Report on or before September 18, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 8/13/2026. (TMA)
August 13, 2026 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by David Darty on behalf of Brian Glasco, Stephanie Glasco (Darty, David)
August 13, 2026 Filing 26 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by Brian Glasco, Stephanie Glasco. (Givens, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ENDORSED ORDER granting #24 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #3 Complaint. Defendants Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter, and North American Company for Life and Health Insurance shall file their answer or other responsive pleading on or before August 28, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/29/2026. (TMA)
July 29, 2026 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #3 Complaint by Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter, North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Zukowski, Olivia) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 17, 2026 Filing 23 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Oliva Zukowski on behalf of North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. Lead Counsel: David R. Konkel, Esq. (Zukowski, Oliva) Modified text on 7/17/2026 (EGP).
July 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER granting #18 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Attorney Bame shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form and pay the special admission fee within fourteen days of the date of this Order. Failure to complete this step may cause the Court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/16/2026. (TMA)
July 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ENDORSED ORDER granting #20 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants Emerald Tide Financial, LLC and Neil Gronowetter shall file their answer or other responsive pleading on or before July 30, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/16/2026. (TMA)
July 15, 2026 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter. (Glasser, Craig) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 15, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Annie D. Bame Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
July 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ENDORSED ORDER granting #11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant North American Company for Life and Health Insurance shall file its answer or other responsive pleading on or before July 30, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/15/2026. (TMA)
July 15, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Craig R. Glasser on behalf of Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter. Lead Counsel: Gregg J. Breitbart. (Glasser, Craig)
July 15, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE to ALL Attorneys 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). (MA)
July 14, 2026 Filing 18 MOTION for Annie D. Bame to appear pro hac vice by Brian Glasco, Stephanie Glasco. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (e-portal)(LAW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 14, 2026 Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Emerald Tide Financial, LLC. (Glasser, Craig)
July 14, 2026 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Neil Gronowetter. (Glasser, Craig)
July 14, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE by Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter re #1 Notice of Removal Notice of Consent to Removal (Glasser, Craig)
July 14, 2026 Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #3 Complaint by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Zukowski, Oliva) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Attorney Konkel shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of this Order. Failure to complete this step may cause the Court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/14/2026. (TMA)
July 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER granting #7 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Attorney Correa McMichen shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of this Order. Failure to complete this step may cause the Court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 7/14/2026. (TMA)
July 13, 2026 Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for David R. Konkel to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25243762 for $150 by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Zukowski, Oliva) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 13, 2026 Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Theresa M. Correa McMichen to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25243682 for $150 by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Zukowski, Oliva) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
July 13, 2026 Filing 6 CIVIL Action Order. Signed by all Divisional Judges on 7/13/2026. (TLS)
July 10, 2026 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Brian Glasco, Stephanie Glasco. (Givens, John)
July 10, 2026 Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-2163-SPC-KRH. (JTM)
July 9, 2026 Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Emerald Tide Financial, LLC, Neil Gronowetter, North American Company for Life and Health Insurance with Jury Demand filed by Brian Glasco, Stephanie Glasco. FILED in State Court on 3/30/2026.(JTM)
July 9, 2026 Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance identifying Corporate Parent Sammons Financial Group, Inc. for North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Zukowski, Oliva)
July 9, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, case number 26-CA-001842 filed in State Court on 03/30/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25232811 filed by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Zukowski, Oliva)

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Plaintiff: Brian Glasco
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