NRG Investments, Inc. v. Blackboard Insurance Company
Plaintiff: NRG INVESTMENTS, INC and NRG Investments, Inc.
Defendant: Blackboard Insurance Company
Not Classified By Court: Rodney Max
Case Number: 8:2022cv02848
Filed: December 16, 2022
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Virginia M Hernandez Covington
Referring Judge: Thomas G Wilson
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER: The Court is aware that the parties have requested that mediation be held via Zoom videoconference. (Doc. #13). However, in-person mediations can be safely conducted with proper precautions in place, such as social distancing and the wearing of masks. The Court firmly believes that in-person mediations are more productive than video mediations, and finds in-person mediation appropriate absent truly exigent circumstances, such as serious health conditions. The request to mediate remotely is denied. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/4/2023. (DMD)
February 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER appointing Rodney Max as mediator in this action. The mediation conference is scheduled for September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The Court directs that all counsel, parties, corporate representatives, and any other required claims professionals shall be present at the mediation conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement. The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/3/2023. (DMD)
February 3, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on September 8, 2023 at 10:00am before Rodney Max. (Cherichello, Thomas)
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ENDORSED ORDER: On January 12, 2023, the Court entered its Case Management and Scheduling Order, directing Plaintiff to file a notice of mediation by February 2, 2023. (Doc. #9). A review of the docket reveals that no notice has been filed. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to file a notice of mediation, indicating the date, time, and location of the mediation conference, by February 8, 2023. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/3/2023. (DMD)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER regarding motions for summary judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/12/2023. (MEJ)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the Court's Case Management and Scheduling Order at Doc. #9, no case management hearing will be held. Additionally, in order to keep cases moving on track, the Court has found it necessary to impose some restrictions on the types and number of extensions to case management deadlines that it grants. Thus, the parties are advised that, while short extensions, especially if unopposed, will be favorably considered, the Court will not substantially move the dispositive motions deadline or the trial date. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/12/2023. (MEJ)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/15/2024 at 09:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, Jury Trial set for the March 2024 Trial Term in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Conduct mediation hearing by 9/15/2023. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/12/2023. (MEJ)
January 6, 2023 Filing 8 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Murphy, Eugene)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER: On December 19, 2022, the Court directed counsel to meet and confer and to file a completed Case Management Report by January 3, 2023. (Doc. # 4). That date has passed, but no Case Management Report has been filed. Accordingly, the parties are directed to file the completed Case Management Report by January 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/4/2023. (DMD)
December 20, 2022 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 and Local Rule 3.03 by Blackboard Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent American International Group, Inc., Other Affiliate Richard Gonzalez, Other Affiliate Blackboard Specialty Insurance Company, Other Affiliate Blackboard U.S. Holdings, Inc. for Blackboard Insurance Company. (Murphy, Eugene)
December 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 STANDING ORDER regarding discovery motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 12/20/2022. (ABC)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by January 3, 2023, file a completed Case Management Report. The Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery in the vast majority of cases. If the parties believe that more than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. After the Case Management Report is filed, the Court will determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 12/19/2022. (CKW)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by December 30, 2022, file a completed Case Management Report. The Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery in the vast majority of cases. If the parties believe that more than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. After the Case Management Report is filed, the Court will determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 12/19/2022. (TWL)
December 16, 2022 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:22-cv-2848-VMC-TGW. (SJB)
December 16, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 13th Judicial Circuit In and for Hillsborough County, Florida, case number 22-CA-007667 filed in State Court on 9/10/22. Filing fee $402, receipt number AFLMDC-20314938 filed by Blackboard Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 State Court Other Documents Composite Ex 1, #2 State Court COMPLAINT, #3 State Court ANSWER, #4 State Court Docket Sheet, #5 Affidavit Declaration, #6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Murphy, Eugene) Modified text on 12/19/2022 (KME).

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Plaintiff: NRG INVESTMENTS, INC
Represented By: Thomas James Cherichello
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Represented By: Thomas James Cherichello
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Defendant: Blackboard Insurance Company
Represented By: Eugene P. Murphy
Represented By: Audrey Dias
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Represented By: Rodney A. Max
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