CEP America, LLC v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
| CEP America, LLC |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. doing business as Florida Blue |
| Bill Adams |
| 3:2025cv01572 |
| December 19, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Timothy J Corrigan |
| Monte C Richardson |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1442 Notice of Removal-Breach of Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 47 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). (LSS) |
Filing 46
ORDER granting #45 Joint Motion to Remand; remanding case to the Circuit Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County, Florida; directing the clerk to terminate pending motions and close the file following remand. Signed by Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 4/22/2026.(SRW)
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| Filing 45 Joint MOTION to Remand to State Court by CEP America, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Joint Stipulation to Remand to State Court)(Arters, Joshua) Modified text on 4/21/2026 (MCB). |
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Filing 44
ENDORSED ORDER granting #43 Joint Motion to Modify Case Management and Scheduling Order. The deadline to move to join a party or amend the pleadings is extended to May 4, 2026. The granting of this Motion shall not serve as a basis for seeking to extend any other deadlines in the Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/1/2026. (SBL)
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| Filing 43 Joint MOTION to Modify #32 Case Management Scheduling Order by CEP America, LLC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Arters, Joshua) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified on 3/31/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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Filing 42
ENDORSED ORDER granting #41 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff shall respond to the subject Motion by April 27, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 3/20/2026. (SBL)
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| Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Arters, Joshua) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
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Filing 40
Stipulated Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 3/3/2026. (SBL)
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER granting #38 Amended Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 3/3/2026. (SBL)
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| Filing 38 Amended Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Protective Order by CEP America, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Agreed Protective Order with HIPAA Qualified Protections)(Arters, Joshua) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified text on 2/20/2026 (BD). |
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Filing 37
ENDORSED ORDER granting #35 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff shall respond to the subject Motion by March 27, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/18/2026. (SBL)
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Filing 36
ORDER denying without prejudice #24 Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Protective Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/17/2026. (SBL)
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| Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by CEP America, LLC. (Arters, Joshua) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 32 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 4/2/2026; Joinder of Parties due by 4/2/2026; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 11/2/2026; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 12/1/2026; Discovery due by 1/15/2027; Dispositive motions due by 2/16/2027; Conduct mediation hearing by 3/1/2027 (Lead counsel to coordinate dates); Pretrial statement due by 6/17/2027; All other motions due by 6/17/2027; Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/24/2027 at 10:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 D before Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan; Jury Trial set for trial term commencing 7/6/2027 at 9:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 D before Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 2/5/2026. (Attachments: #1 Docket Sheet, #2 Mediation Report)(TPL) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 38505 for $150) by attorney Rachel M. Roberson, appearing on behalf of CEP America, LLC. Related document: #29 Unopposed MOTION for Rachel M. Roberson to appear pro hac vice . (BD) |
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Filing 31
ENDORSED ORDER granting #29 Agreed Upon Motion for Special Admission. If Rachel Roberson, Esq. has not already done so, she shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 2/2/2026. (SBL)
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| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 38494 for $150) by attorney Joshua D. Arters, appearing on behalf of CEP America, LLC. Related document: #20 MOTION for Joshua D. Arters to appear pro hac vice . (BD) |
| Filing 30 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Woodruff, Daniel) |
| Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Rachel M. Roberson to appear pro hac vice by CEP America, LLC. (Woodruff, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 28 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Woodruff, Daniel) |
| Filing 27 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by CEP America, LLC. (Woodruff, Daniel) |
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER granting #22 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff shall respond to the subject Motion by March 2, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 1/26/2026. (SBL)
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| Filing 25 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joshua D. Arters Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
| Filing 24 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by CEP America, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Woodruff, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to #16 MOTION to Dismiss by CEP America, LLC. (Woodruff, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified text on 1/26/2026 (BD). |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER granting #20 Agreed Upon Motion for Special Admission. If Joshua D. Arters, Esq. has not already done so, he shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 1/20/2026. (SBL)
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| Filing 20 MOTION for Joshua D. Arters to appear pro hac vice by CEP America, LLC. (Woodruff, Daniel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. |
| Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Order Granting MTD)(Conner, Timothy) Modified on 1/9/2026 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER granting #5 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time. Defendant shall respond to the Complaint on or before January 9, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 12/31/2025. (TAM)
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| Filing 13 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:25-cv-1572-TJC-MCR. Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale no longer assigned to the case. Motion(s) REFERRED: #5 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (MDC) |
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Filing 12
ORDER OF RECUSAL directing the clerk to reassign this case to another United States Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 12/23/2025. (JCB)
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| Filing 11 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). (TPL) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by James Vincent Etscorn on behalf of CEP America, LLC. Lead Counsel: James V. Etscorn. (Etscorn, James) |
| Filing 9 COMPLAINT against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by CEP America, LLC. Filed in State Court on 11/14/2025. (WLB) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joshua D. Arters, James Vincent Etscorn, and Daniel Woodruff 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 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joshua D. Arters 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (WLB) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Renstrom on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Renstrom, Laura) |
| Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint and Notice of Removal by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Conner, Timothy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified on 12/22/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Conner, Timothy) Modified text on 12/22/2025 (AW). |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Timothy J. Conner on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. Lead Counsel: Timothy J. Conner. (Conner, Timothy) Modified on 12/22/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:25-cv-01572-TJC-PDB. (JOS) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 4th Judicial Circuit, Duval County, case number 2025-CA-007131 filed in State Court on 11/14/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24253690 filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT - Exhibit 1, #2 Declaration of L Strothers - Exhibit 2, #3 State Court Docket Sheet - Exhibit 3, #4 State Court Other Documents - Exhibit 4, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Conner, Timothy) Modified on 12/22/2025 to edit docket text. (WLB). |
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