Chalifoux v. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. et al
Plaintiff: Joseph Chalifoux
Defendant: Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Esq. Danielle M. Simpson, Karen J. Wonsetler, Esq., Wonsetler & Webner, P.A., Philadelphia Insurance Company, Westfield Insurance Company and John Does 1-2
Pretrial Services: James L. Nulman
Case Number: 5:2026cv00309
Filed: April 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Philip R Lammens
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Accommodations
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 3601 Fair Housing Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 25, 2026 Filing 18 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on March 10, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. before James L. Nulman, Esq.. (Postman, Barry)
June 24, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Joseph Chalifoux. Related case(s): Yes. (MGB)
June 24, 2026 Filing 16 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Joseph Chalifoux. (MGB)
June 23, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren S. Curtis on behalf of Philadelphia Insurance Company (Curtis, Lauren)
June 23, 2026 Filing 14 WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/23/2026 by Philadelphia Insurance Company as to Philadelphia Insurance Company. (Curtis, Lauren)
June 17, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Danielle M. Simpson. (Postman, Barry)
June 12, 2026 Filing 12 CASE REFERRED to Mediation. (MLB)
June 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 7/30/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 7/30/2026. Discovery due by 4/5/2027. Dispositive motions due by 5/3/2027. Pretrial statement due by 8/16/2027. All other motions due by 8/23/2027. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 2/1/2027. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 3/1/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/21/2027 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 10/4/2027 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 4/12/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/11/2026. (KM)
June 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER to show cause as to Joseph Chalifoux. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of May 6, 2026 directing counsel to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions and a Disclosure Statement. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE and file a response to said Order within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case without further notice or other appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/11/2026. (KM)
June 10, 2026 Filing 9 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Postman, Barry)
May 20, 2026 Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Danielle M. Simpson. (Postman, Barry)
May 20, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. identifying Corporate Parent Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. for Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A... (Postman, Barry)
May 20, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Danielle M. Simpson. Related case(s): Yes (Postman, Barry)
May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/6/2026. (KM)
May 5, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Barry A. Postman on behalf of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Danielle M. Simpson (Postman, Barry)
May 4, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE to pro se litigant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 5/4/2026. (MGB)
April 30, 2026 Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Philadelphia Insurance Company, Danielle M. Simpson, Westfield Insurance Company, Wonsetler & Webner, P.A., Karen J. Wonsetler, Esq. (MGB)
April 30, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., John Does 1-2, Philadelphia Insurance Company, Danielle M. Simpson, Westfield Insurance Company, Wonsetler & Webner, P.A., Karen J. Wonsetler, Esq. with Jury Demand Filing fee $405.00, receipt number OCA-14481 filed by Joseph Chalifoux. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-J, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(MGB) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/6/2026 to correct page orientation) (LAW).

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Defendant: Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
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Defendant: Philadelphia Insurance Company
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Pretrial services: James L. Nulman
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