Merchants National Bonding, Inc. v. TECO Energy, LLC et al
| Merchants National Bonding, Inc. |
| Primoris Services Corporation and Peoples Gas System, Inc. |
| 6:2025cv02100 |
| November 3, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe |
| Leslie Hoffman Price |
| Prop. Damage Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Property Damage |
| None |
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| Filing 35 NOTICE OF SELECTION of Andrew Winston as mediator by Merchants National Bonding, Inc. (Bains, Brandon) |
Filing 34
ORDER granting #31 Justin Smith's Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Peoples Gas System. Attorney Justin Chandler Smith terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 2/24/2026. (MKH)
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| Filing 33 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brandon Kevin Bains on behalf of Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Lead Counsel: Brandon Bains. (Bains, Brandon) Modified text on 2/19/2026 (MGB). |
| Filing 32 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brandon Kevin Bains 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). (WLB) |
| Filing 31 MOTION for Justin C. Smith to Withdraw as Attorney for Peoples Gas System by Peoples Gas System, Inc. (Smith, Justin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. Modified on 2/17/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
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Filing 30
ORDER granting in part and denying without prejudice in part #29 Adam Griffin's and Justin Smith's Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Peoples Gas System. Adam Griffin, Esq., is hereby TERMINATED as counsel of record for Defendant Peoples Gas System, Inc. However, to the extent the motion seeks the withdrawal of Justin C. Smith, Esq., the motion is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 2/17/2026. (MKH)
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| Filing 29 MOTION for Adam D. Griffin and Justin C. Smith to Withdraw as Attorney for Peoples Gas System by Peoples Gas System, Inc.. (Griffin, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Anthony Costello on behalf of Peoples Gas System, Inc. (Costello, Michael) |
| Filing 27 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Merchants National Bonding, Inc.. (Bains, Brandon) |
| Filing 26 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Peoples Gas System, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent TECO Energy, Inc., Corporate Parent Emera Inc., Corporate Parent Emera US Holdings, Inc. for Peoples Gas System, Inc. (Griffin, Adam) Modified text on 2/6/2026 (MCB). |
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Filing 25
STANDING ORDER on Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 2/7/2022. (SKW)
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Filing 24
ORDER: the parties are directed to confer, and then advise the Court, on the selection of a mediator, on or before March 31, 2026. Failure to timely comply with this Order will result in the Court's appointment of a mediator. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 2/4/2026. (RMF)
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Filing 23
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/16/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 3/16/2026. Discovery due by 5/3/2027 Dispositive motions due by 6/1/2027 Pretrial statement due by 10/4/2027 All other motions due by 9/1/2027 Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 3/2/2027 Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 4/1/2027. Trial Status Conference set for 10/12/2027 at 12:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe Bench Trial set for the November 2027 trial term commencing on 11/1/2027 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 3 B before Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe. Conduct mediation hearing by 5/17/2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 2/4/2026. (RMF)
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| Filing 22 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #18 Amended Complaint by Primoris Services Corporation.(Costello, Michael) |
| Filing 21 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #18 Amended Complaint by Peoples Gas System, Inc.(Griffin, Adam) Modified text on 1/16/2026 (LAW). |
| Filing 20 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Bains, Brandon) |
| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Primoris Services Corporation. (Costello, Michael) |
| Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Primoris Services Corporation, Peoples Gas System, Inc. filed by Merchants National Bonding, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7)(Bains, Brandon) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER striking #14 Disclosure Statement for lack of compliance with Local Rule 3.03. The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules became effective November 1, 2025. Counsel is directed to review the Local Rules and refile using the revised, standard Disclosure Statement form provided by the Middle District of Florida. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 12/14/2025. (TAH)
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| Filing 16 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint by Primoris Services Corporation.(Costello, Michael) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE by Primoris Services Corporation (Costello, Michael) |
| Filing 14 ***STRICKEN PER ORDER 17*** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Primoris Services Corporation identifying Corporate Parent Primoris Services Corporation for Primoris Services Corporation.. (Costello, Michael) Modified on 12/15/2025 to strike as directed (RPB). |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER Granting Defendant Primoris Services Corporation's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint #12. The deadline for Defendant Primoris Services Corporation to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended up to and including December 11, 2025. Defendant is cautioned that future filings that fail to comply with the Local Rules (the present motion fails to comply with Local Rule 3.01(b) and 3.01(g)) may be stricken or summarily denied without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price on 11/26/2025. (RPB)
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| Filing 12 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Primoris Services Corporation. (Costello, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Anthony Costello on behalf of Primoris Services Corporation (Costello, Michael) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Justin Chandler Smith 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). (LJC) |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by TECO Energy, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Emera Inc., Corporate Parent Emera U.S. Holdings, Inc. for TECO Energy, LLC. (Griffin, Adam) Modified on 11/25/2025 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 8 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by TECO Energy, LLC.(Griffin, Adam) |
| 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). (RMF) |
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Filing 6
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe on 11/24/2025. (RMF)
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| Filing 5 RETURN of service executed on 11/6/25 by Merchants National Bonding, Inc. as to TECO Energy, LLC. (Bains, Brandon) |
| Filing 4 RETURN of service executed on 11/5/25 by Merchants National Bonding, Inc. as to Primoris Services Corporation. (Bains, Brandon) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Primoris Services Corporation, TECO Energy, LLC. (JDR) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe and Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. New case number: 6:25-cv-02100-AGM-LHP. (JOS) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number BFLMDC-24068653) filed by Merchants National Bonding, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons)(Bains, Brandon) |
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