Homesite Insurance Company v. Taylor et al
| Homesite Insurance Company |
| Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr. and Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC |
| J. Pablo Caceres |
| Timothy Taylor, Sr. and Cynthia Taylor |
| Homesite Insurance Company |
| 3:2025cv00542 |
| May 15, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Laura Lothman Lambert |
| Jordan E Pratt |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment (Insurance) |
| None |
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| Filing 38 Case Reassigned to Judge Jordan E. Pratt. New case number: 3:25-cv-542-JEP-LLL. Judge Wendy W. Berger no longer assigned to the case. (AET) |
| Filing 37 REPLY to #35 Counterclaim by Homesite Insurance Company.(Grimm, Reed) |
| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC by Homesite Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Grimm, Reed) |
| Filing 35 COUNTERCLAIM against Homesite Insurance Company filed by Timothy Taylor, Sr., Cynthia Taylor.(ELA) |
Filing 34
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #31 Defendants, Cynthia Taylor and Timothy Taylor, Sr.'s Motion for Leave to File Counterclaim for Declaratory Relief and Breach of Policy Against Counter-Defendant, Homesite Insurance Company. In the supplement filed on September 15, 2025, doc. #33, defendants Cynthia Taylor and Timothy Taylor, Sr. stated that plaintiff does not oppose the motion, id. at 1. The Clerk of Court is directed to file as a separate docket entry Counterclaimants, Cynthia Taylor and Timothy Taylor, Sr.'s Counterclaim for Declaratory Relief and Breach of Policy Against Counter-Defendant, Homesite Insurance Company, doc. [31-1], and its attached exhibits. Plaintiff is directed to answer or otherwise respond to the counterclaims within the timeframe permitted by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/16/2025. (WC)
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| Filing 33 SUPPLEMENT re #31 MOTION for Leave to File Taylors' Counterclaim for Declaratory Relief and Breach of Policy against Homesite by Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr.. (Van Cleaf, Vanessa) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr. Related case(s): Yes (Taylor, Timothy) Modified on 9/15/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to File Taylors' Counterclaim for Declaratory Relief and Breach of Policy against Homesite by Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Taylors' Counterclaim for Declaratory Relief and Breach of Policy against Homesite)(Taylor, Timothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk of Court to remove Albert L. Frevola, Jr. as an attorney of record. On August 22, 2025, the Court issued an order directing attorney Frevola "to show cause on or before August 29, 2025, as to why he should not be removed from this case for failure to comply with Local Rule 2.01(a)." Doc. 27. Attorney Frevola failed to both respond to the Court's order and comply with Local Rule 2.01(a). See also doc. 26; Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 9/3/2025. (WC)
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| Filing 29 Amended NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Reed W. Grimm on behalf of Homesite Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Reed W. Grimm. (Grimm, Reed) Modified docket text on 8/25/2025 (JG). |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Reed W. Grimm on behalf of Homesite Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Reed W. Grimm. (Grimm, Reed) |
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER directing attorney Albert L. Frevola, Jr. to show cause on or before August 29, 2025, as to why he should not be removed from this case for failure to comply with Local Rule 2.01(a). See docs. 22, 26; Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 8/22/2025. (WC)
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER directing attorney Albert L. Frevola, Jr. to comply with Local Rule 2.01(a) on or before August 21, 2025. See doc. 22; Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Failure to comply may result in removal from this case without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 8/14/2025. (WC)
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Filing 25
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings and Joinder of Parties due by 9/12/2025; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 5/5/2026; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 6/4/2026; Discovery due by 7/2/2026; Conduct mediation hearing by 7/17/2026 (Lead counsel to coordinate dates); Dispositive motions due by 8/4/2026; All other motions due by 11/4/2026; Pretrial statement due by 12/7/2026; Trial Status Conference set for 12/8/2026 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 A before Judge Wendy W. Berger; Bench Trial set for the January 2027 trial term commencing on 1/4/2027 at 09:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 A before Judge Wendy W. Berger. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 8/13/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr.. (Taylor, Timothy) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Tanya L. Courtney and Reed W. Grimm 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). (WLB) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Albert L. Frevola, Jr. of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (WLB) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC. (Scherer, William) |
| Filing 20 Cynthia Taylor and Timothy Taylor, Sr.'s ANSWER to #1 Complaint for Declaratory Relief by Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr..(Taylor, Timothy) |
| Filing 19 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Grimm, Reed) |
| Filing 18 **COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE USING CORRECT EVENT** NOTICE by Homesite Insurance Company Uniform Case Management Report (Grimm, Reed) Modified on 8/1/2025 as to docket text (ARL). |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy Shane Taylor on behalf of Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr. (Taylor, Timothy) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER striking doc. #14 Defendant, Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC's Disclosure Statement. As of April 1, 2024, the Court approved a new disclosure statement form that accords with the rules. The form is in the "forms" section of the Court's website, www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The Court strikes defendant's disclosure statement, doc. #14, for failure to comply with the rules. By August 5, 2025, defendant must file a disclosure statement using the new form and answering all questions listed on the form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/29/2025. (SS)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Albert L. Frevola, Jr. 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). (FLY) |
| Filing 14 STRICKEN per 16 Order- DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC. (Scherer, William) Modified docket text on 7/30/2025 (JTM). |
| Filing 13 Defendant's ANSWER to #1 Complaint for Declaratory Relief by Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC.(Scherer, William) |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting doc. #11 Plaintiff Homesite Insurance Company's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File the Parties' Case Management Report. The parties shall submit their case management report on or before August 5, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 7/16/2025. (SS)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File The Parties' Case Management Report by Homesite Insurance Company. (Grimm, Reed) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. |
| Filing 10 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/03/2025 by Homesite Insurance Company as to Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr.. (Grimm, Reed) |
| Filing 9 WAIVER of service returned executed on 6/04/2025 by Homesite Insurance Company as to Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC. (Grimm, Reed) Modified on 6/5/2025 as to date executed (ARL). |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS) |
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Filing 7
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective April 1, 2024, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 5/23/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Homesite Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent American Family Mutual Insurance Company for Homesite Insurance Company.. (Grimm, Reed) |
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Filing 5
ENDORSED ORDER striking doc. #4 Plaintiff's Disclosure Statement. As of April 1, 2024, the Court approved a new disclosure statement form that accords with the rules. The form is in the "forms" section of the Court's website, www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The Court strikes plaintiff's disclosure statement, doc. #4, for failure to comply with the rules. On or before May 23, 2025, plaintiff must file a disclosure statement using the new form and answering all questions listed on the form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 5/16/2025. (SS)
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| Filing 4 **STRICKEN** per Order at doc. 5. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Homesite Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent American Family Mutual Insurance Company for Homesite Insurance Company. (Grimm, Reed) Modified on 5/19/2025 to edit docket text (MDC). |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:25-cv-542-WWB-LLL. (RPB) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Tanya L. Courtney 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). (RPB) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Southeast Georgia Acquisitions, LLC, Cynthia Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Sr. (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23361880) filed by Homesite Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Grimm, Reed) Modified text on 5/15/2025 (BD). |
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