Kerrane et al v. Federal Emergency Management Agency et al
Plaintiff: WILLIAM KERRANE and CATHERINE KERRANE
Defendant: Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Flood Insurance Program and David Richardson
Case Number: 8:2025cv02091
Filed: August 6, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: John L Badalamenti
Referring Judge: Amanda Arnold Sansone
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 12 U.S.C. § 0635 Breach of Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 2, 2026 Filing 30 REPLY to affirmative defenses by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica)
December 22, 2025 Filing 29 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Leuthauser, Stephanie)
December 22, 2025 Filing 28 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #27 Amended Complaint by Federal Emergency Management Agency.(Leuthauser, Stephanie)
December 4, 2025 Filing 27 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Flood Insurance Program, David Richardson with Jury Demand filed by William Kerrane, Catherine Kerrane.(Balyasny, Monica) Modified text to correct defendant's name on 12/8/2025 (AM).
December 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 TEXT ORDER. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to strike Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (Doc. #25) for failure to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(2), which requires Plaintiffs to obtain written consent from the opposing party or the Court's leave. Signed by Judge John L. Badalamenti on 12/3/2025. (BPC)
December 2, 2025 Filing 25 STRICKEN per 26 ORDER. AMENDED COMPLAINT against Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Flood Insurance Program, David Richardson, as the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in his Official Capacity with Jury Demand. filed by William Kerrane, Catherine Kerrane.(Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 12/3/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
November 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ENDORSED ORDER granting #23 Motion to Set Aside Clerk's Default. The defendants must respond to the amended complaint by 12/26/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/25/2025. (BEE)
November 25, 2025 Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION to Set Aside Clerk Default by Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Leuthauser, Stephanie) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
November 20, 2025 Filing 22 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, Standard Flood Insurance Policy (AMS)
November 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ENDORSED ORDER granting #20 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. The Clerk is directed to enter default against Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, and Standard Flood Insurance Policy. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/20/2025. (BEE)
November 18, 2025 Filing 20 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, Standard Flood Insurance Policy by William Kerrane, Catherine Kerrane. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proof of Service)(Balyasny, Monica) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
November 18, 2025 Filing 19 NOTICE of Service Update to Government Entities by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proof of Service, #2 Exhibit Proof of Service, #3 Exhibit Proof of Service, #4 Exhibit Proof of Service, #5 Exhibit Proof of Service)(Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 11/19/2025 to edit docket text (MSN).
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER denying without prejudice #17 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 10/2/2025. (BEE)
October 1, 2025 Filing 17 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, Standard Flood Insurance Policy by William Kerrane, Catherine Kerrane. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Service)(Balyasny, Monica) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone.
October 1, 2025 Filing 16 RETURN of service executed on September 4, 2025 by William Kerrane, Catherine Kerrane as to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, Standard Flood Insurance Policy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Service, #2 Exhibit Affidavit of Service, #3 Exhibit Affidavit of Service, #4 Exhibit Affidavit of Service)(Balyasny, Monica)
September 24, 2025 Filing 15 Case Reassigned to Judge John L. Badalamenti. New case number: 8:25-cv-2091-JLB-AAS. Judge Steven D. Merryday no longer assigned to the case. (AET)
August 8, 2025 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, Standard Flood Insurance Policy with Jury Demand. filed by William Kerrane, Catherine Kerrane.(Balyasny, Monica)
August 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER: A review reveals that the complaint (Doc. #1) uses in the main text twelve-point Times New Roman--a violation of Local Rule 1.08, which requires at least fourteen-point Times New Roman. The complaint (Doc. #1) is STRICKEN. No later than AUGUST 22, 2025, the plaintiffs may re-file a complaint that complies with the Local Rules. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 8/8/2025. (DJL)
August 7, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Monica Yanna Balyasny on behalf of Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. Lead Counsel: Monica Y. Balyasny. (Balyasny, Monica)
August 7, 2025 Filing 11 SUMMONS issued as to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, National Flood Insurance Program, Standard Flood Insurance Policy. (ABM)
August 7, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Monica Yanna Balyasny 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). (JVC)
August 7, 2025 Filing 9 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. New case number: 8:25-cv-2091-SDM-AAS. (AA)
August 6, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Monica Yanna Balyasny on behalf of Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane . (Balyasny, Monica) Counsel to refile using correct event. Modified text on 8/7/2025 (AA). Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 5 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 4 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 3 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 2 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Catherine Kerrane, William Kerrane. (Balyasny, Monica) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
August 6, 2025 Filing 1 **STRICKEN PER ORDER 13** COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23702512) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Balyasny, Monica) Modified text on 8/8/2025 (KME).

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Plaintiff: WILLIAM KERRANE
Represented By: Monica Yanna Balyasny
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Plaintiff: CATHERINE KERRANE
Represented By: Monica Yanna Balyasny
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Defendant: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Represented By: Stephanie Smith Leuthauser
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Defendant: National Flood Insurance Program
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Defendant: David Richardson
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