Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Schulz et al
Plaintiff: Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Defendant: Samuel Schulz, Deriel Ruben Dones-Gomez, Kevin Ray Clark, Horace Holmes, David Mensah, Brandon Parker, Evan Kirby, Cody Harrison Peyton and Terrie Noll
Cross-Complainant: Deriel Ruben Dones-Gomez
Cross-Defendant: Kevin Ray Clark, Cody Harrison Peyton, Horace Holmes, Evan Kirby, David Mensah, Terrie Noll, Brandon Parker and Samuel Schulz
Case Number: 3:2026cv00706
Filed: March 31, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jordan Emery Pratt
Referring Judge: Monte C Richardson
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1335 Interpleader Action
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER striking #9 #22 Plaintiff's Notices of Voluntary Dismissal. The parties may file a stipulation of voluntary dismissal that complies with Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), or Plaintiff may file a motion for voluntary dismissal that complies with Rule 41(a)(2). Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 5/28/2026. (ASN)
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER striking Defendant Schulz's #7 Answer and #17 Amended Answer. On or before June 3, 2026, Defendant Schulz may file an answer and crossclaims, or an otherwise responsive pleading, that complies with this Court's Order and all applicable rules, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules for the Middle District of Florida. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 5/22/2026. (ASN)
May 21, 2026 Filing 25 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company. (Hintson, Michele)
May 18, 2026 Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss Evan Kirby's Counterclaim by Auto-Owners Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hintson, Michele)
May 18, 2026 Filing 23 RETURN of service executed on May 12, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Cody Harrison Peyton. (Hintson, Michele)
May 14, 2026 Filing 22 *STRICKEN PURSUANT TO #27 ORDER*** NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Terrie Noll by Auto-Owners Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hintson, Michele) Modified on 5/14/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). Modified on 5/29/2026 (LSS).
May 14, 2026 Filing 21 RETURN of service executed on May 7, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Kevin Ray Clark. (Hintson, Michele)
May 14, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE by Auto-Owners Insurance Company re #1 Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Kevin Ray Clark Response to Summons of Civil Action)(Hintson, Michele)
May 14, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE by Auto-Owners Insurance Company re #1 Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Brandon Parker Answer and Claim)(Hintson, Michele)
May 9, 2026 Filing 18 ANSWER to #1 Complaint , CROSSCLAIM against Kevin Ray Clark, Cody Harrison Peyton, Horace Holmes, Evan Kirby, David Mensah, Terrie Noll, Brandon Parker, Samuel Schulz by Deriel Ruben Dones-Gomez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Krampert, Bryce)
May 4, 2026 Filing 17 STRICKEN per Order #26 SUPPLEMENT to #7 Answer and MOTION to file cross-claim against all defendants. by Samuel Schulz. (JDR) Modified on 5/22/2026 to edit docket text (ELA).
May 1, 2026 Filing 16 RETURN of service executed on April 14, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Samuel Schulz. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 15 RETURN of service executed on April 14, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Horace Holmes. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 14 RETURN of service executed on April 13, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Evan Kirby. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on April 18, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Deriel Ruben Dones-Gomez. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 12 RETURN of service executed on April 13, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Terrie Noll. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 11 RETURN of service executed on April 7, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to David Mensah. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 10 RETURN of service executed on April 10, 2026 by Auto-Owners Insurance Company as to Brandon Parker. (Hintson, Michele)
May 1, 2026 Filing 9 *STRICKEN PURSUANT TO #27 ORDER*** NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant David Mensah by Auto-Owners Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hintson, Michele) Modified on 5/1/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). Modified on 5/29/2026 (LSS).
April 30, 2026 Filing 8 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Evan Kirby. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 5, #2 Mailing Envelope)(JDR)
April 20, 2026 Filing 7 STRICKEN per Order #26 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Samuel Schulz (JDR) Modified text, color on 5/5/2026 (JDR). Modified on 5/22/2026to edit docket text (ELA).
April 7, 2026 Filing 6 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)
April 2, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michele Leo Hintson on behalf of Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Michele Leo Hintson. (Hintson, Michele)
April 2, 2026 Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Kevin Ray Clark, Deriel Ruben Dones-Gomez, Cody Harrison Peyton, Horace Holmes, Evan Kirby, David Mensah, Terrie Noll, Brandon Parker, Samuel Schulz. (JOS)
April 2, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michele Leo Hintson 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). (JOS)
April 1, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:26-cv-00706-JEP-MCR. (JOS)
March 31, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Interpleader and Declaratory Relief against Kevin Ray Clark, Deriel Ruben Dones-Gomez, Cody Harrison Peyton, Horace Holmes, Evan Kirby, David Mensah, Terrie Noll, Brandon Parker, Samuel Schulz (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24698936) filed by Auto-Owners Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Proposed Summons, #10 Proposed Summons, #11 Proposed Summons)(Hintson, Michele)

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