Taylor v. First Coast Association Management, Inc. et al
| Michele Patrice Taylor |
| First Coast Association Management, Inc., Meadow Downs Homeowners Association, Inc., Hon. Katie L. Dearing, William M. Blume, III, Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, Brendan N. Keeley and Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch doing business as Auto-Owners Insurance Group - AOINS |
| 3:2025cv00839 |
| July 25, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Patricia D Barksdale |
| Wendy W Berger |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 94
ORDER denying #10 Plaintiff's Verified Motion to Disqualify Presiding Judge Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 455(a) and (b)(1). Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 12/22/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 93 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Appearance by Broderick L. Taylor on behalf of Katie L. Dearing (Taylor, Broderick) |
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Filing 92
ORDER granting #88 Mykhaylo Vsevolodskyy's motion to withdraw as counsel for the Honorable Katie Dearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 12/8/2025. (ASL)
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| Filing 91 RESPONSE in Opposition re #86 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
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Filing 90
ORDER denying #83 the motion for entry of default against Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch. See the order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 11/25/2025. (KG)
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Filing 89
ORDER directing the clerk to terminate #18, #32 the motions to dismiss in case number 3:25-cv-872. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 11/25/2025. (KG)
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| Filing 88 MOTION to Withdraw as Counsel by Katie L. Dearing. (Vsevolodskyy, Mykhaylo) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. |
| Filing 87 NOTICE Regarding #83 Pending Default Motion and Aoins' Subsequent #86 Motion to Dismiss by Michele Patrice Taylor (BD) |
| Filing 86 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Consolidated Complaint by Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch. (Erkan, Esther) |
| Filing 85 SUPPLEMENT re #76 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 84 SUPPLEMENT re #75 Joint MOTION for Case Management Conference re #70 Order to Strike by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 83 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. |
| Filing 82 RESPONSE in Opposition re #80 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 81 RESPONSE in Opposition re #79 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 80 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Consolidated Complaint by First Coast Association Management, Inc. (Cox, Michael) Modified docket text on 11/4/2025 (JG). |
| Filing 79 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Katie L. Dearing. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Declaration of Cecilia F. Birk, #2 Exhibit - Declaration of Stephen Hall)(Vsevolodskyy, Mykhaylo) |
| Filing 78 RESPONSE in Opposition re #76 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 77 RESPONSE to Motion re #75 Joint MOTION for Case Management Conference re #70 Order to Strike filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 76 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 75 Joint MOTION for Case Management Conference re #70 Order to Strike by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Katie L. Dearing, First Coast Association Management, Inc., Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 74
ORDER denying as moot #32, #37, #43, and #57 the defendants' motions to dismiss; granting #59 the Honorable Katie Dearing's motion to stay discovery to the extent that discovery, once it begins, is stayed pending further order; discharging #58 the order to show cause; and denying #69 the plaintiff's motion for leave to file electronically. See the order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 10/27/2025. (KG)
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| Filing 73 NOTICE of Designation of Lead Counsel and Appearance by Mykhaylo Vsevolodskyy on behalf of Katie L. Dearing (Vsevolodskyy, Mykhaylo) |
| Filing 72 Amended NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael Joseph Cox on behalf of First Coast Association Management, Inc. Lead Counsel: James T. Bailey, Jr. (Cox, Michael) Modified text on 10/27/2025 (LAW). |
| Filing 71 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Katie L. Dearing, First Coast Association Management, Inc., Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch, Brendan N. Keeley, Meadow Downs Homeowners Association, Inc. with Jury Demand. Terminating John Does 1-8 filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Index, #2 Exhibits A-H)(ELA) |
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Filing 70
ORDERED that Defendants' Uniform Case Management Report (Doc. #40) is STRICKEN. On or before October 31, 2025, the parties shall file a joint Proposed Uniform Case Management Report in accordance with the Local Rules or request a scheduling conference before the Magistrate Judge. On or before October 24, 2025, Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint in compliance with this Order. Failure to timely comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of this case or other sanctions without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/16/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 69 MOTION for Leave to File Documents Electronically (CM/ECF) as a Pro Se Litigant by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 68 OBJECTION and Reservation of Rights to Order Denying Motion to Compel Compliance (Doc. #58) by Michele Patrice Taylor by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(ELA) |
| Filing 67 RESPONSE in Opposition re #59 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) |
| Filing 66 Notice of Compliance and Supplemental Response to #58 Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Strike, filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) |
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Filing 65
ORDER granting #44 Defendant, First Coast Association Management, Inc.'s Motion to Consolidate. The following cases are hereby CONSOLIDATED for all purposes: Case Nos. 3:25-cv-839-WWB-PDB and 3:25-cv-872-WWB-LLL. Case Number 33:25-cv-839-WWB-PDB shall be the lead case, and all future filings shall be filed and docketed in Case Number 3:25-cv-839-WWB-PDB only. Pursuant to Local Rule 1.07(b), the Clerk is DIRECTED to assign each of the consolidated actions to United States Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/7/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 64 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #58 Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Strike, filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) |
| Filing 63 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) |
| Filing 62 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Esther K. Erkan 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) (AET) |
| Filing 61 AMENDED Disclosure Statement Under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by First Coast Association Management, Inc. (Cox, Michael) Modified text on 10/1/2025 (MCB). |
| Filing 60 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Katie L. Dearing. (Palardy, Daniel) |
| Filing 59 MOTION to Stay Discovery by Katie L. Dearing. (Palardy, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. |
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Filing 58
ORDER denying #50 the plaintiff's motion to compel and striking #33 the plaintiff's disclosure statement, #35 the Honorable Katie Dearing's disclosure statement, #53 the plaintiff's objection to improper appearance and motion to strike, and other papers. By October 14, 2025, the plaintiff must show cause why sanctions should not be imposed against her; the plaintiff and the Honorable Katie Dearing must each file a disclosure statement using the form required by Local Rule 3.03; and First Coast Association must supplement #45 its disclosure statement. The deadlines to respond to #32, #37, and #43 the motions to dismiss are extended to October 14, 2025. SEE THE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on September 30, 2025. (KG)
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| Filing 57 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Memo of Law by Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Erkan, Esther) Modified text to remove duplicate language on 10/1/2025 (AA). |
| Filing 56 ***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO COURT'S #58 ORDER*** NOTICE Regarding Counsel Communication by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) Modified text on 10/1/2025 (AA). |
| Filing 55 SUPPLEMENT re #10 MOTION to Disqualify Judge by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 54 SUPPLEMENT re #51 Notice of Filing - FOIA and Public Records Request by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B)(ELA) |
| Filing 53 "Objection to improper appearance and motion to Strike filings of auto-owners insurance company/Florida casualty and property claims branch (AOINS)" filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) Modified on 9/29/2025 to edit event type (MDC). |
| Filing 52 RESPONSE in Opposition re #37 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) |
| Filing 51 NOTICE of Filing- FOIA and Public Records Request, filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) |
| Filing 50 MOTION to Compel Full Compliance of Attorneys for Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch/Auto-Owners Insurance Company by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. |
| Filing 49 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch. (Erkan, Esther) |
| Filing 48 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Esther K. Erkan on behalf of Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Esther Erkan. (Erkan, Esther) |
| Filing 47 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE in Opposition to #44 Defendant's Motion to Consolidate filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (MDC) |
| Filing 46 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE in Opposition to #43 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (MDC) |
| Filing 45 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by First Coast Association Management, Inc.. (Cox, Michael) |
| Filing 44 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by First Coast Association Management, Inc. (Cox, Michael) Modified text on 9/22/2025 (KME). |
| Filing 43 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by First Coast Association Management, Inc. (Cox, Michael) Modified text on 9/22/2025 (KME). |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael Joseph Cox on behalf of First Coast Association Management, Inc. Lead Counsel: Michael J. Cox. (Cox, Michael) Modified text on 9/22/2025 (KME). |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by First Coast Association Management, Inc.. Related case(s): No (Cox, Michael) |
| Filing 40 UNILATERAL CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of Conferral Policy and Unsolicited Contact Attempts by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(ELA) |
| Filing 38 SUPPLEMENT re #32 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Amended Complaint by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Katie L. Dearing. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Signed Declaration of Cecilia F. Birk, #2 Exhibit Sign Declaration of Stephen Hall)(Palardy, Daniel) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #32 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Amended Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(ELA) |
| Filing 35 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Katie L. Dearing. (Palardy, Daniel) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michael Joseph Cox 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 33 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint and Amended Complaint by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 31
ORDER denying without prejudice #17 William Blume, Brendan Keeley, and Brian Alvarez-Ferraro's motion to dismiss; denying without prejudice #22 the plaintiff's motion to compel; and striking papers. Blume, Keeley, and Alvarez-Ferraro must respond to #6 the amended complaint by September 30, 2025. SEE THE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS and directives to the clerk. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 9/16/2025. (KG)
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Filing 30
ORDER. By October 7, 2025, the plaintiff and the Honorable Katie Dearing must file a properly completed disclosure statement as required by Local Rule 3.03. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on September 16, 2025. (KG)
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| Filing 29 NOTICE to pro se plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 9/16/2025. (KG) |
| Filing 28 STRICKEN per Order #31, OBJECTION and REPLY to Response to Motion re #22 MOTION to Compel Attorney and Judicial Compliance filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(ELA) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 27 STRICKEN per Order #31, RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Compel Attorney and Judicial Compliance filed by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Joseph Cox on behalf of First Coast Association Management, Inc. (Cox, Michael) |
| Filing 25 STRICKEN per Order #31, OBJECTION to #19 Notice of a Related Action, filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 24 STRICKEN per Order #31, SUPPLEMENT re #22 MOTION to Compel Attorney and Judicial Compliance by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(ELA) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. Related case(s): Yes (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 23 STRICKEN per Order #31 RESPONSE in Opposition to #17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff, Michele Patrice Taylor's Complaint and Amended Complaint filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(JVC) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Compel "Attorney and Judicial Compliance with the Florida Attorney Act, the Foreign Agents registration Act (FARA), and Oath requirements; to require sworn affidavits with filings; and to strike unauthorized filings," filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C)(JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. |
| Filing 21 STRICKEN per Order #31, NOTICE of supplemental authority and conflict of interest, filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 20 STRICKEN per Order #31, NOTICE of filing, filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (JVC) Modified on 9/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff, Michele Patrice Taylor's Complaint and Amended Complaint by Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jeffrey Michael Partlow on behalf of Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Brendan N. Keeley. Lead Counsel: Jeffrey M. Partlow. (Partlow, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #13 the Honorable Katie Dearing's motion for an extension of time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 8/22/2025. (AMH)
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| Filing 14 NOTICE of Filing Plaintiff's Objection to #13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Amended Complaint by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Objection)(ELA) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer/Respond to #6 Amended Complaint by Katie L. Dearing. (Palardy, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified on 8/18/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Sason Palardy on behalf of Katie L. Dearing (Palardy, Daniel) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Filing Proof of Service by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(ELA) |
| Filing 10 VERIFIED MOTION to Disqualify Presiding Judge by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Filing Proof of Service by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Return of service executed on 7/30/2025 as to First Coast Association Management, Inc., #2 Exhibit B - Return of service executed on 7/28/2025 as to Hon. Katie L. Dearing, #3 Exhibit C - Return of service executed on 7/30/2025 as to Meadow Downs Homeowners Association, Inc.)(ELA) |
| Filing 8 SUPPLEMENTAL Declaration in Support of Amended Complaint and Verified Motions by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit J, #3 Exhibit K)(ELA) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, William M. Blume, III, Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch, Brendan N. Keeley. (ELA) |
| Filing 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Katie L. Dearing, First Coast Association Management, Inc., John Does 1-8, Meadow Downs Homeowners Association, Inc., Florida Casualty and Property Claims Branch, William M. Blume, III, Brian Alvarez-Ferraro, Brendan N. Keeley Terminating Auto-Owners Insurance Company (AOINS) filed by Michele Patrice Taylor.(ELA) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Filing Amended Complaint by Michele Patrice Taylor. (ELA) |
| Filing 4 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 3
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 7/31/2025. (CKS)
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| Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Katie L. Dearing, First Coast Association Management, Inc., Meadow Downs Homeowners Association, Inc. (ELA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405.00, receipt number 38095) filed by Michele Patrice Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit List, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit H, #11 Exhibit I)(ELA) |
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