Fontaine v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company et al
Plaintiff: Jack Fontaine
Defendant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Devin Smith
Case Number: 3:2026cv01525
Filed: June 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Laura Lothman Lambert
Referring Judge: Jordan Emery Pratt
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Notice of Removal-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 11, 2026 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). (TPL)
June 11, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Scott Alan Richman on behalf of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Lead Counsel: Scott A. Richman. (Richman, Scott)
June 11, 2026 Filing 5 COMPLAINT against Devin Smith, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with Jury Demand filed by Jack Fontaine. (Originally filed in State Court on 3/6/2026) (BD)
June 11, 2026 Filing 4 ENTERED IN ERROR due to wrong State Court attachment. NOTICE TO COUNSEL Joseph Pace Mawhinney, II 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). (BD) Modified text and regenerated NEF on 6/11/2026 (BD).
June 11, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE 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). (BD)
June 11, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-1525-JEP-LLL. (BD)
June 10, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Fourth Judicial Circuit In And For Duval County, case number 16-2024-CA-006392 filed in State Court on March 4, 2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25093915 filed by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gutierrez, Tiffany) Modified text on 6/11/2026 (BD). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/11/2026: #5 State Court Complaint) (BD).

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Plaintiff: Jack Fontaine
Represented By: Ian Andrew Steiner
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Defendant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Represented By: Tiffany Marie Gutierrez
Represented By: Scott Alan Richman
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