Smith et al v. USAA General Indemnity Company
| Ruel W. Smith and Amy C. Lamb-Smith |
| USAA General Indemnity Company |
| 8:2025cv03040 |
| November 10, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Mary S Scriven |
| Christopher P Tuite |
| Insurance |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 4072 Payment of Flood Insurance Claim |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 15 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by USAA General Indemnity Company.(Sullivan, Sean) |
| FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24646240 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Sean P. Sullivan. (Goldfarb, Jordan) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Sean Sullivan Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JG) |
Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant's #12 Motion for Special Admission as to attorney Sean P. Sullivan. If counsel has not already done so, within fourteen (14) days hereof, he shall complete the e-filer registration (more information available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers). Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 3/13/2026. (ACL)
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| Filing 12 First MOTION for Sean P. Sullivan to appear pro hac vice by USAA General Indemnity Company. (Goldfarb, Jordan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. |
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Filing 11
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING Defendant USAA General Indemnity Company's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. #9 Defendant may file an answer or other response to Plaintiffs' Complaint on or before March 23, 2026. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 2/25/2026. (ZAA)
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| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by USAA General Indemnity Company identifying Corporate Parent USAA General Indemnity Company for USAA General Indemnity Company. (Wonder, Chantel) Modified text on 2/26/2026 (AW). |
| Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 COMPLAINT by All Defendants. (Wonder, Chantel) Modified on 2/26/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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Filing 8
ENDORSED ORDER VACATING DISMISSAL. On November 13, 2025, the Court entered an Endorsed Order directing Plaintiffs to, within fourteen days, either pay the filing fee or file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. (Dkt. 5) The docket reflects that Plaintiffs paid the filing fee. Accordingly, Plaintiffs are discharged of any obligation imposed under the Endorsed Order dated November 13, 2025, (Dkt. 5), and the Court VACATES the Endorsed Order dismissing the case the Court entered on December 10, 2025. (Dkt. 7) This case shall remain open. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 12/16/2025. (ZAA) Modified text on 12/17/2025 (CTR).
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Filing 7
***VACATED PER ORDER #8***ENDORSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL. In an Order dated November 13, 2025, the Court directed Plaintiffs to either pay the filing fee or to file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis within fourteen (14) days. (Dkt. 5) The Order cautioned Plaintiffs "that a failure to abide by this directive may result in the dismissal of their case." (Id.) Plaintiffs failed to comply with the Order. Accordingly, this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 12/10/2025. (ZAA) Modified on 12/17/2025 (CTR).
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Filing 5
ENDORSED ORDER. This cause is before the Court sua sponte. It appears from a review of the docket that Plaintiffs have neither paid the filing fee nor filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP motion"). Accordingly, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, Plaintiffs are DIRECTED to either pay the filing fee or file an IFP motion. Plaintiffs are cautioned that a failure to abide by this directive may result in the dismissal of their case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 11/13/2025. (ZAA)
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| Filing 4 NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Consent to Electronic Noticing by Amy C. Lamb-Smith, Ruel W. Smith. (MCB) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Amy C. Lamb-Smith, Ruel W. Smith. Related case(s): No. (MCB) |
| Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Amy C. Lamb-Smith, Ruel W. Smith. (MCB) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against USAA General Indemnity Company with Jury Demand filed by Ruel W. Smith, Amy C. Lamb-Smith. (Filing Fee Not Paid - IFP Not Provided) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A and B, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(MCB) |
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