Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated v. Ohio Security Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated
Defendant: Ohio Security Insurance Company
Pretrial Services: Gary Larsen
Case Number: 6:2025cv01733
Filed: September 9, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Paul G Byron
Referring Judge: Nathan W Hill
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 10, 2025 Filing 28 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). (MLB)
December 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER re #26 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal Without Prejudice. Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Ohio Security Insurance Company are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to close the file. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 12/10/2025. (JRI)
December 9, 2025 Filing 26 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated. (Monroe, Katie)
November 21, 2025 Filing 25 AMENDED ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Ohio Security Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit EUO letter, #2 Exhibit 3MG Roofing Estimate for Prior Windstorm Claim, #3 Exhibit 3MG Roofing Estimate for Hurricane Milton Claim, #4 Exhibit EUO of Daniel Strickland)(Jones, Paul) Modified text on 11/21/2025 (BD).
October 23, 2025 Filing 24 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on October 13, 2026 before Gary Larsen. (Monroe, Katie)
October 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 12/5/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 12/5/2025. Discovery due by 10/5/2026. Dispositive motions due by 11/2/2026. Pretrial statement due by 2/16/2027. All other motions due by 2/22/2027. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 8/3/2026. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 9/1/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/16/2027 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 4/5/2027 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 10/16/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 10/10/2025. (KM)
October 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ENDORSED ORDER striking 19 Response to Order to Show Cause. In light of Plaintiff's #17 Notice of Pendency of Related Actions & #18 Disclosure Statement, the Court has discharged the #16 Order to Show Cause. However, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to remove from the docket the aforementioned 19 Response, which blames a named paralegal for the conduct of counsel. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 10/9/2025. (JRI)
October 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ENDORSED ORDER discharging #16 Order to show cause. However, Plaintiff's counsel is reminded that it is counsel-- not her office staff--that is responsible to the Court. Thus, the Court does not appreciate counsel blaming her neglect on her office staff. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 10/8/2025. (KM) Modified on 10/9/2025 to add docket text (KM).
October 8, 2025 Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Jones, Paul)
October 7, 2025 Filing 19 ***STRIKEN PER ENDORSED ORDER 22*** RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated. (Monroe, Katie) Modified on 10/9/2025 to edit text and remove document per Endorsed Order 22. (JVC)
October 7, 2025 Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated. (Monroe, Katie)
October 7, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated . Related case(s): Yes (Monroe, Katie) (Main Document 17 replaced on 10/8/2025) (MGB). Modified to remove blank pages on 10/8/2025 (MGB).
October 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER to show cause as to Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated. Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's Order of September 10, 2025 directing counsel to file a Notice of Pendency of Other Actions and a Disclosure Statement. (Doc. #6). 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 10/1/2025. (KM)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER re #13 Notice of Withdrawal of Reply to Defendant's Answer and Affirmative Defenses. The Court construes the aforementioned #13 Notice as a Motion to Withdraw Plaintiff Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated's 12 Reply to Defendant's Answer and Affirmative Defenses. Accordingly, the construed Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to remove the aforementioned 12 Reply from the docket. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/25/2025. (JRI)
September 24, 2025 Filing 14 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Katie S. Monroe of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB)
September 23, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL re 12 Reply to Defendant's Answer and Affirmative Defenses by Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated (Monroe, Katie) Modified on 9/24/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
September 22, 2025 Filing 12 ***PDF REMOVED SEE DE 15***RESPONSE re #8 Answer to Complaint filed by Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated. (Monroe, Katie) Modified to edit docket text on 9/26/2025 (RLD).
September 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER. Defendant Ohio Security Insurance Company shall file a motion for the undersigned's recusal, if appropriate, within seven (7) days of this Order. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/19/2025. (JRI)
September 16, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Ohio Security Insurance Company. Related case(s): No (Jones, Paul)
September 16, 2025 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Ohio Security Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., Other Affiliate Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Other Affiliate Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, Other Affiliate Peerless Insurance Company, Other Affiliate The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, Other Affiliate Ohio Casualty Corporation, Other Affiliate Liberty Mutual Group Inc., Other Affiliate LMHC Massachusetts Holdings Inc., Other Affiliate Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Other Affiliate Ohio Security Insurance Company for Ohio Security Insurance Company.. (Jones, Paul)
September 16, 2025 Filing 8 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Ohio Security Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Ohio Security's letter requesting EUO, relevant documents and sworn proofs of loss)(Jones, Paul)
September 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill on 9/10/2025. (JOR)
September 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 9/10/2025. (KM)
September 10, 2025 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Katie S. Monroe 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)
September 10, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Farhana Panjwani on behalf of Ohio Security Insurance Company (Panjwani, Farhana) Modified docket text on 9/10/2025 (JOS).
September 10, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Paul Hudson Jones, II on behalf of Ohio Security Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Paul Hudson Jones II. (Jones, Paul) Modified docket text on 9/10/2025 (JOS).
September 9, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:25-cv-1733-PGB-NWH. (AA)
September 9, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Civil Court in and for Orange County, case number 2025-CA-007720-O filed in State Court on 8/12/25. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-23843030 filed by Ohio Security Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Notice of Service of Process, #2 Exhibit B - Sunbiz Annual Reports, #3 Exhibit C - Certified Policy, #4 Exhibit D - 3MG Roofing Estimate, #5 State Court Docket Sheet, #6 State Court Other Documents, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Jones, Paul) Modified docket text on 9/10/2025 (JOS).

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Plaintiff: Dover Shores Baptist Church Incorporated
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Represented By: Farhana Panjwani
Represented By: Paul Hudson Jones, II
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Represented By: Gary Hill Larsen
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