Penn-America Insurance Company v. Rock Hard Concrete, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Penn-America Insurance Company
Defendant: Rock Hard Concrete, Inc., Costa Homes, Inc., Howard Millian and Susan Millian
Case Number: 8:2024cv00141
Filed: January 16, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Natalie Hirt Adams
Referring Judge: Steven D Merryday
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment (Insurance)
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ENDORSED ORDER: Aaron Alfano's motion (Doc. #28) to withdraw as counsel for the plaintiff is DENIED for failure to comply with Rule 2.02(c)(1)(B)(i), which requires that a motion to withdraw includes a certificate that the lawyer has provided fourteen days' notice to the client or that the client consents to the withdrawal. The motion includes no certificate of the client's consent. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/14/2024. (CJR)
March 14, 2024 Filing 28 MOTION for Aaron Alfano to Withdraw as Attorney and Substitute Counsel by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Alfano, Aaron) Modified on 3/14/2024 as to docket text (ARL).
March 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ENDORSED ORDER: The notice (Doc. #26) to substitute attorney of record and remove Aaron Alfano from the service list is STRICKEN for failure to comply with Local Rule 2.02. Aaron Alfano must move in compliance with Local Rule 2.02 to withdraw as an attorney for the plaintiff. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/13/2024. (CJR)
March 12, 2024 Filing 26 **STRICKEN per Order 27** NOTICE by Penn-America Insurance Company of Change of Attorney of Record (Arend, Erica) Modified on 3/14/2024 as to docket text (ARL).
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting Costa's motion (Doc. #22) to dismiss; dismissing without prejudice the indemnity claims. This action will proceed only as to Penn-America's duty to defend Costa in the underlying arbitration and Penn-America's duty to defend Rock Hard in the state-court action. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/6/2024. (CJR)
February 26, 2024 Filing 24 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #10 Amended Complaint by Howard Millian, Susan Millian. (Taylor, Matthew) Modified docket text on 2/27/2024 (JTM).
February 26, 2024 Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Motion to Stay the Declarations on Duty to Indemnify filed by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Henry, Brian)
February 15, 2024 Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Motion to Stay the Declarations on Duty to Indemnify by Costa Homes, Inc. (Brockmeyer, Molly) Modified on 2/16/2024 (CTR).
February 15, 2024 Filing 21 ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #10 Amended Complaint by Costa Homes, Inc.(Brockmeyer, Molly) Modified on 2/16/2024 (CTR).
February 14, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Molly Brockmeyer 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). (ARL)
February 14, 2024 Filing 19 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Molly Chafe Brockmeyer on behalf of Costa Homes, Inc. Lead Counsel: Molly Chafe Brockmeyer. (Brockmeyer, Molly)
February 14, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Matthew Taylor and Nick Alsaka 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). (ARL)
February 13, 2024 Filing 17 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Howard Millian, Susan Millian.(Taylor, Matthew)
February 9, 2024 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Molly Chafe Brockmeyer on behalf of Costa Homes, Inc. (Brockmeyer, Molly)
February 9, 2024 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Kelly Kegelmeyer, I on behalf of Costa Homes, Inc. (Kegelmeyer, Anna)
February 5, 2024 Filing 14 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Henry, Brian)
February 5, 2024 Filing 13 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Henry, Brian)
February 5, 2024 Filing 12 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Henry, Brian)
February 5, 2024 Filing 11 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Henry, Brian)
February 2, 2024 Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Penn-America Insurance Company. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Policy PAV0264186, #2 Exhibit B Policy PAV0324838, #3 Exhibit C PL RRFA, #4 Exhibit D Demand for Arbitration, #5 Exhibit E Collective Ex. of Corp. Info)(Henry, Brian)
January 22, 2024 Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Penn-America Insurance Company. Related case(s): Yes (Henry, Brian)
January 18, 2024 Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brian P. Henry on behalf of Penn-America Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Brian P. Henry. (Henry, Brian)
January 18, 2024 Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Costa Homes, Inc., Howard Millian, Susan Millian, Rock Hard Concrete, Inc. (LNR)
January 18, 2024 Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Aaron Alfano 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). (LNR)
January 18, 2024 Filing 5 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). (LNR)
January 17, 2024 Filing 4 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c) and Local Rule 3.02(a)(2). -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) 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). (DAY)
January 16, 2024 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:24-cv-141-SDM-NHA. (AA)
January 16, 2024 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Alfano on behalf of Penn-America Insurance Company. (Alfano, Aaron)
January 16, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-21657482) filed by Penn-America Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Proposed Summons)(Henry, Brian)

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Represented By: Molly Chafe Brockmeyer
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