Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. v. National Builders Insurance Company
| Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. |
| National Builders Insurance Company and Vinings Insurance Company |
| Robert Doan |
| 8:2025cv02677 |
| October 1, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kathryn Kimball Mizelle |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 36
AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: In the light of the #35 Amended Case Management Report, the Court VACATES the #24 Case Management and Scheduling Order and the #29 Mediation Order. Discovery due by July 15, 2026. Dispositive motions due by September 3, 2026. Final Pretrial Conference scheduled for March 11, 2027, at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Jury Trial scheduled for the April 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/13/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 35 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Cogburn, Matthew) Modified text on 3/13/2026 (KAC). |
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Filing 34
ORDER granting #32 Motion to Withdraw as to attorney Lauren Kerr. Please see the attached document for more information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 3/6/2026. (TC)
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| Filing 33 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 3/5/2026. (Digital) (AMS) |
| Filing 32 MOTION for Lauren D. Kerr to Withdraw as Attorney for Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. by Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc.. (Kerr, Lauren) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
| Filing 31 NOTICE OF HEARING: For the reasons set forth in the February 26, 2026, Order (30), a case management conference is set for March 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite via Zoom videoconference. All pertinent parties will receive a Zoom videoconference invitation by separate email. Each person who participates in the proceeding must attend using his or her own device so that he or she appears on a separate screen during the videoconference.(TC) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER: The Court REFERS the parties to a status conference before the magistrate judge to consider consent to trial by the magistrate judge under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/26/2026. (MLR)
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Filing 29
MEDIATION ORDER: This case is set for mediation on May 5, 2026. Within seven days following the mediation conference, Lead Counsel shall file a Mediation Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/7/2026. (MLR)
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| Filing 28 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 05/05/2026 9:30 am before Robert Doan. (Cogburn, Matthew) |
| Filing 27 AMENDED ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to #1 Complaint by National Builders Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Cordoba, Maria) Modified on 1/5/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). |
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Filing 26
ENDORSED ORDER granting the #25 Motion to Amend Affirmative Defenses. Defendant shall amend no later than January 2, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/31/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 25 Unopposed MOTION to Amend Affirmative Defenses by National Builders Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Cordoba, Maria) Modified all caps text on 12/31/2025 (CTR). |
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Filing 24
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by December 14, 2026. Dispositive motions due by February 4, 2027. Final Pretrial Conference scheduled for March 11, 2027, at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Jury Trial scheduled for the April 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 13B before Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. Conduct mediation by January 21, 2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/29/2025. (GSO)
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER granting the motion for an extension of time. If Plaintiff intends to move to strike, it shall do so no later than December 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/17/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 22 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to Response to Affirmative Defenses by Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. (Cogburn, Matthew) Modified on 12/17/2025 to edit docket text (ELA). |
| Filing 21 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Maria Cordoba 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). (LJC) |
| Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by National Builders Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent Builders Insurance Group, Inc., Corporate Parent Builders Insurance Intermediate Holding Company, Corporate Parent Builders Insurance Mutual Holding Company, Corporate Parent Builders Insurance (An Association Captive Company) f/k/a Builders Insurance (A Mutual Captive Company) for National Builders Insurance Company. (Haine-Roberts, Logan) Modified on 12/15/2025 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Matthew R. Cogburn on behalf of Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. Lead Counsel: Matthew R. Cogburn. (Cogburn, Matthew) |
| Filing 18 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Cogburn, Matthew) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lauren Danielle Kerr and Matthew R. Cogburn 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) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER: Defendant's #11 Corporate Disclosure Statement fails to meet the standards this Court requires to effectively screen cases for potential conflicts. The Court requires parties to disclose "ownership however small of a party's shares or stock," not simply those whose ownership constitutes 10% or more. See (Doc. #6) at #6. Defendant must file a new statement using the form attached to the 3 Civil Case Order (also available on the undersigned's website) by December 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/3/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 15 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by National Builders Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice of Cancellation, #2 Exhibit Chart of Lawsuits, #3 Exhibit Composite)(Cordoba, Maria) |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. (Cogburn, Matthew) Modified text on 10/29/2025 (KME). |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Maria Cordoba on behalf of National Builders Insurance Company (Cordoba, Maria) |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER: This Court GRANTS the defendant's Motion for Extension of Time. (Doc. #10). The defendant's response to the complaint is due no later than November 26, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/27/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by National Builders Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent Builders Insurance Group, Inc. for National Builders Insurance Company.. (Haine-Roberts, Logan) |
| Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by National Builders Insurance Company. (Haine-Roberts, Logan). |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Logan Galbraith Haine-Roberts on behalf of National Builders Insurance Company (Haine-Roberts, Logan). |
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Filing 8
ENDORSED ORDER: As required by Local Rule 3.03, plaintiff Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. must file a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying parties and interested corporations in which any assigned judge may be a shareholder, as well as for other matters that might require consideration of recusal. Plaintiff Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. must file the foregoing by using the template attached to (Doc. #6) (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab). Plaintiff must file the Disclosure Statement and Certification no later than October 28, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/21/2025. (MLR)
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| Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on 10/06/25 by Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. as to National Builders Insurance Company. (Cogburn, Matthew) |
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Filing 6
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The Parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after any Defendant appears. Each Party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days after appearing. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 10/3/2025. (SJR)
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| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to National Builders Insurance Company. (MCB) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Lauren D. Kerr 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). (JOS) |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:25-cv-02677-KKM-CPT. (JOS) |
| Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc identifying Corporate Parent Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. (Cogburn, Matthew) Modified on 10/2/2025 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against National Builders Insurance Company with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23942593) filed by Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Civil Cover Sheet, #8 Proposed Summons)(Cogburn, Matthew) Modified text on 10/3/2025 (MCB). |
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