Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon et al
| Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon and Constance Annette Koonce |
| Nancy DeSoto |
| 3:2026cv00190 |
| January 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Patricia D Barksdale |
| Marcia Morales Howard |
| Marine |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1333 Admiralty |
| None |
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #3 the plaintiffs' motion to the following extent. #2 The stipulation about the value of the vessel, secured by the letter of undertaking, Doc. 18-1, is approved. The clerk must issue the notice attached to this order. All potential claimants must comply with the notice. The plaintiffs must publish the notice as directed in the order. The court enjoins the further prosecution of any action or proceeding of any kind in any jurisdiction against the plaintiffs, the vessel, or both, arising from the August 13, 2024, event (save this federal action). See the order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on March 30, 2026. (Attachments: #1 Notice) (JCB)
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| Filing 18 NOTICE of Filing Letter of Undertaking as Approved Security by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Constance Annette Koonce (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Executed LOU)(Colangelo, P.) Modified text on 3/26/2026 (BD). |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 the plaintiffs' unopposed motion to approve the proposed letter of undertaking as security. By March 27, 2026, the plaintiffs must file an executed version of the proposed letter of undertaking, Doc. 15-1. Future papers must comply with the typography requirements in Local Rule 1.08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on March 13, 2026. (JCB)
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Filing 16
ORDER striking #13 Amended Motion to Dismiss Complaint for Exoneration and Limitation. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 3/13/2026. (ASF)
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| Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to Approve Letter of Undertaking as Security by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Constance Annette Koonce. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Letter of Undertaking)(Acuna, Krista) Modified on 3/12/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 14 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Acuna, Krista) |
| Filing 13 STRICKEN per #16 ORDER. Amended MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Exoneration or Limitation by Nancy DeSoto. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Weintraub, Arlen) Modified on 3/16/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 12 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Exoneration or Limitation filed by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Constance Annette Koonce. (Acuna, Krista) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Exoneration or Limitation by Nancy DeSoto. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Weintraub, Arlen) |
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Filing 10
ORDER. By March 11, 2026, the plaintiffs must (1) deposit with the court $46,098.89 as the asserted amount or value of the owners' interest in the vessel and pending freight, plus $250.00 for costs, for placement in an interest-bearing account (accompanied by a copy of this order); (2) provide approved security for those amounts and interest; or (3) request the appointment of a trustee. See the order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on February 11, 2026. (JCB)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Arlen Mason Weintraub on behalf of Nancy DeSoto. Lead Counsel: Arlen M. Weintraub. (Weintraub, Arlen) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Krista Fowler Acuna on behalf of Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Constance Annette Koonce. Lead Counsel: Krista Acuna. (Acuna, Krista) |
| Filing 7 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). (JW) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Krista Fowler Acuna 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). (JVC) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-190-MMH-PDB. (ARL) |
| Filing 4 COMPLAINT for Exoneration or Limitation of Liability (corrected filing) against Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Annette Annette Koonce filed by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Annette Annette Koonce. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Acuna, Krista) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Approve Ad Interim Stipulation of Value, for Monition and Injunction by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Annette Annette Koonce. (Attachments: #1 A- Proposed Monition, #2 B- Proposed Notice of Monition, #3 Text of Proposed Order C- Proposed Order)(Acuna, Krista) |
| Filing 2 STIPULATION re #1 Complaint Ad Interim Stipulation of Value by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Annette Annette Koonce. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Vessel Purchase Invoice, #2 Exhibit B- Vessel Engine Purchase Invoice, #3 Exhibit C- Post-Incident Repair Invoice)(Acuna, Krista) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Exoneration or Limitation of Liability against All Parties (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24401660) filed by Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon, Annette Annette Koonce.(Acuna, Krista) |
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| Petitioner: Affordable Boating of North Florida, LLC. as Titled Owner of the 2023 21' Bennington Pontoon | |
| Represented By: | Krista Fowler Acuna |
| Represented By: | P. Zak Colangelo |
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| Petitioner: Constance Annette Koonce | |
| Represented By: | Krista Fowler Acuna |
| Represented By: | P. Zak Colangelo |
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| Claimant: Nancy DeSoto | |
| Represented By: | Arlen Mason Weintraub |
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