Primmer-Mears v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Christopher Primmer-Mears
Defendant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Case Number: 3:2025cv01570
Filed: December 18, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Monte C Richardson
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Declaratory Judgment
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC)
March 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Remand. This case is REMANDED to the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, in and for Duval County, Florida, Case Number 16-2025-CA-007121-AXXX-MA. The Clerk is directed to terminate all other pending motions and close this case. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 3/19/2026. (MDJ)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Joint NOTICE OF SELECTION of Michael Burnett as mediator by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. (Veliz, Derek) Modified on 2/20/2026 as to docket text (ARL).
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Christopher Primmer-Mears. (Hewett, Christopher)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Christopher Hewett on behalf of Christopher Primmer-Mears. Lead Counsel: Christopher W Hewett, Esq. (Hewett, Christopher)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER directing the parties to confer and then advise the Court on the selection of a mediator on or before March 19, 2026. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 2/17/2026. (CKS)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 2/20/2026 and Joinder of Parties due by 2/20/2026; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 6/30/2026; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 7/30/2026; Discovery due by 8/28/2026; Conduct mediation hearing by 9/11/2026 (Lead counsel to coordinate dates); Dispositive motions due by 9/29/2026; All other motions due by 1/4/2027; Pretrial statement due by 2/1/2027; Trial Status Conference set for 2/9/2027 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 A before Judge Wendy W. Berger; Jury Trial set for the March 2027 trial term commencing on 3/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 12 A before Judge Wendy W. Berger. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 2/17/2026. (CKS)
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. (Veliz, Derek)
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Veliz, Derek)
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.. (Veliz, Derek)
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Christopher Primmer-Mears. (Hewett, Christopher)
December 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for More Definite Statement by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. (Veliz, Derek)
December 23, 2025 Opinion or Order 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)
December 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, 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 12/23/2025. (CKS)
December 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Derek L. Veliz on behalf of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Adam A. Duke. (Veliz, Derek)
December 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 COMPLAINT against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company filed by Christopher Primmer-Mears. Filed in State Court on 11/13/2025.(AM)
December 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michael K. Csernecky 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). (AM)
December 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSELS 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). (AM)
December 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:25-cv-1570-WWB-MCR. (ARL)
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial Circuit, case number 2025-CA-007121-AXXX-MA filed in State Court on 11/13/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24251205 filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 State Court Docket Sheet, #8 State Court Other Documents G, #9 Civil Cover Sheet)(Veliz, Derek)

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Plaintiff: Christopher Primmer-Mears
Represented By: Christopher Hewett
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Defendant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Represented By: Derek L. Veliz
Represented By: Michael K. Csernecky
Represented By: Adam A. Duke
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