White v. Lowe's Home Centers, LLC et al
| John White |
| Lowe's Home Centers, LLC |
| Donna Doyle |
| 8:2026cv00451 |
| February 18, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Lindsay S Griffin |
| Mary S Scriven |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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| Filing 38 Amended NOTICE of Appearance by Krystal Yearwood Moise on behalf of Lowe's Home Centers, LLC (Moise, Krystal) Modified text on 8/11/2026 (LAW). |
| Filing 37 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Donna Doyle 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). (AW) |
Filing 36
ENDORSED ORDER. In the Joint Notice Regarding Status of Mediation, the Parties state that "[m]ediation has not yet occurred, but the parties have tentatively scheduled it for October 19, 2026, with mediator, Donna Doyle, pending the Court's agreement." (Dkt. 35 at 1) "The parties initially scheduled mediation to occur on September 29, 2026, with Bill Levens, but agreed to explore other mediators after Plaintiff's deposition, while discovery was ongoing." (Id. at 3) The Parties "respectfully request that the Court extend the mediation deadline to November 31, 2026, to allow sufficient time for the completion of essential discovery and the compulsory medical examination, which will enable the parties to mediate in good faith with full knowledge of the relevant facts." (Id.) At the Parties' request, the mediator shall be Ms. Donna Doyle, and not Mr. Bill Levens. Ms. Doyle's contact information is: Mediate First, Inc.; 200 E Robinson St Ste 700, Orlando, FL 32801-1903; 407-649-9495; [email protected]. The Clerk is DIRECTED to update the docket accordingly. Additionally, at the request of the Parties, the deadline to complete mediation is extended to November 31, 2026. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 8/5/2026. (ZAA)
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| Filing 35 NOTICE by John White Joint Notice Regarding Status of Mediation (Leveille, Keven) Modified all caps text on 8/4/2026 (CTR). |
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Filing 34
ENDORSED ORDER DIRECTING the Parties to advise as to the status of mediation. The Parties are ORDERED to file a joint notice within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. The Case Management and Scheduling Order set a mediation deadline of July 10, 2026. (Dkt. 17 at 2) The Court has not extended the deadline. The Parties' joint notice must advise as to the result of the mediation if it has occurred. If the mediation has not occurred, the Parties shall include in the joint notice an explanation as to why it has not occurred. The Court reminds the Parties of their obligation under Local Rule 3.09(a) to promptly advise the Court if the matter is settled. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 7/29/2026. (ZAA)
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| Filing 33 NOTICE of Certification Regarding Federal Rule 5(d)(1)(A)by John White (Leveille, Keven) Modified text on 7/28/2026 (ABM). |
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Filing 32
ENDORSED ORDER: In accord with my previous orders, Docs. 20, 22, 29, and the plaintiff's notice of withdrawal, Doc. #31, the "Notice of Taking Deposition," Doc. 30, is STRICKEN. The Clerk is DIRECTED to remove the image from the docket. Doc. 30. Because of his repeated failure to comply with my orders about the filing of discovery, Attorney Keven Leveille is directed to file--no later than August 7, 2026--a notice certifying that he has read and understands the requirements of Rule 5(d)(1)(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly that "disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) or (2) and the following discovery requests and responses must not be filed until they are used in the proceeding or the court orders filing: depositions, interrogatories, requests for documents or tangible things or to permit entry onto land, and requests for admission." Either a failure to so certify or a further violation of this rule (or both) may result in a sanction. See Doc. 29; Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(f)(1)(C). Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 7/28/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 31 NOTICE of withdrawal re 30 NOTICE OF TAKING DEPOSITION by John White (Leveille, Keven) Modified text on 7/27/2026 (ADR). |
| Filing 30 STRICKEN AND IMAGES REMOVED PER COURT'S ENDORSED ORDER 32***NOTICE of taking deposition by John White (Leveille, Keven) Modified text on 7/27/2026 (ADR). Modified text on 7/28/2026 (ABM). |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER: The plaintiff John White has been reminded twice, Docs. 20, 22, not to file discovery on the docket pursuant to Section I.C.1, Middle District of Florida Civil Discovery Handbook (2021). See also Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(1)(A). Despite these orders, counsel for the plaintiff files additional discovery materials on the docket. See Docs. 26-28. Accordingly, documents 26, 27, and 28, are STRICKEN, and the Clerk is DIRECTED to remove the images from the docket. Counsel for the plaintiff is warned that further failure to comply with a court order could result in a sanction. Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(f)(1)(C) (authorizing a court to issue "any just orders," which include sanctions, for failure to obey a pretrial order). Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 7/15/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 28 STRICKEN per Endorsed Order 29. AMENDED EXPERT Witness Disclosure by John White. (Leveille, Keven) Modified text and removed PDF on 7/15/2026 (BD). |
| Filing 27 STRICKEN per Endorsed Order 29. EXPERT Witness Disclosure by John White. (Attachments: # 1 Witness List)(Leveille, Keven) Modified text and removed PDFS on 7/15/2026 (BD). |
| Filing 26 STRICKEN per Endorsed Order 29. SUPPLEMENT Supplemental Requests for Admission by John White. (Leveille, Keven) Modified on 7/14/2026 as to docket text (LJC). Modified on 7/15/2026 to remove PDF (BD). |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Intent to Satisfy Admission Requirements and Pay Required Fee by John White. (Leveille, Keven) Modified text on 6/18/2026 (MCB). |
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER DIRECTING Respondent's counsel, Mr. Keven Leveille, to file, on or before June 22, 2026, a paper advising whether Mr. Leveille intends to satisfy the requirements for admission to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and pay the required fee. If Mr. Leveille does not timely file in this case a paper advising the Court of Mr. Leveille's intention to satisfy the requirements for admission to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and pay the required fee, his filing privileges will be terminated in this case and his client will be without counsel in this case. In that event, Plaintiff would have to proceed pro se or secure new counsel to represent Plaintiff in this case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/17/2026. (ZAA)
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| Filing 23 NOTICE by John White Notice ofPFS (Leveille, Keven). |
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Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER striking the plaintiff's "Notice of Service of Interrogatories," Doc. #21, and directing the Clerk to remove the image from the docket. Counsel for all parties are reminded that discovery materials "shall not be filed with the Court as a matter of course." M.D. Fla. Civil Discovery Handbook (2021) at I.C.1. ("Discovery materials are filed only in limited circumstances, including if ordered by the Court, if necessary to the presentation or defense of a motion, or if required by law or rule."); Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(1)(A); see also Docs. 19, 20. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 5/21/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 21 ***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO COURT'S 22 ORDER*** NOTICE of Service of Interrogatories by John White < (Attachments: #1 Request for Production, #2 Request for Admissions)(Leveille, Keven) Modified text on 5/21/2026 (JDR). Modified text on 5/22/2026 (AA). |
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER striking the plaintiff's "Notice of Serving Answers to First Set of Interrogatories," Doc. 19, and directing the Clerk to remove the image from the docket. Discovery materials, including "[c]opies of written interrogatories, answers and objections to interrogatories[]... shall not be filed with the Court as a matter of course." M.D. Fla. Civil Discovery Handbook (2021) at I.C.1. ("Discovery materials are filed only in limited circumstances, including if ordered by the Court, if necessary to the presentation or defense of a motion, or if required by law or rule."); Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(1)(A). Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 5/19/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 19 ***STRICKEN AND REMOVED PER ORDER 20*** NOTICE of Serving Answers to Defendant Firs Set of Interrogatories by John White (Attachments: # 1 Main Document Response to First Request for Production (Leveille, Keven) Modified docket text on 5/19/2026 (JG). |
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER DISMISSING DEFENDANT JANE DOE AS FRAUDULENTLY JOINED. On March 24, 2026, the Court directed Plaintiff to "to file, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, a response to Defendant's assertion that Jane Doe is fraudulently joined and should not be considered for diversity jurisdictional assessment." (Dkt. 15) On April 20, 2026, the Court noted that the Plaintiff had not filed a response to Defendant's assertion and the time for doing so had passed. (Dkt. 16) Moreover, the Court advised that "the Court will dismiss Jane Doe as fraudulently joined in this action without further notice unless Plaintiff files a paper, within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, showing cause why Jane Doe should not be dismissed." (Dkt. 16) Plaintiff has not filed a paper showing cause why Jane Doe should not be dismissed, and the time for doing so has passed. Accordingly, Jane Doe is DISMISSED from this case. This case shall proceed in the ordinary course as to the remaining defendant. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 4/29/2026. (ZAA)
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Filing 17
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 4/24/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 4/24/2026. Discovery due by 12/30/2026. Dispositive motions due by 1/29/2027. Pretrial statement due by 7/26/2027. All other motions due by 8/2/2027. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 10/2/2026. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 11/6/2026. Jury Trial set for the SEPTEMBER 2027 TRIAL TERM, which commences 8/30/2027, with a more precise trial date to follow. Conduct mediation hearing by 7/10/2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 4/22/2026. (ZAA)
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER. On March 24, 2026, the Court directed Plaintiff to "to file, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, a response to Defendant's assertion that Jane Doe is fraudulently joined and should not be considered for diversity jurisdictional assessment." (Dkt. 15) Plaintiff has not filed a response and the time for doing so has passed. Accordingly, the Court will dismiss Jane Doe as fraudulently joined in this action without further notice unless Plaintiff files a paper, within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, showing cause why Jane Doe should not be dismissed. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 4/20/2026. (ZAA)
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER. The Parties' Case Management Report ("CMR") includes the following statement: "The parties do request a preliminary pretrial conference, and the parties want to discuss A timeline for Plaintiff to drop Jane Doe from the litigation as Jane Doe is fraudulently joined. Pursuant to Rule 21, the Court may drop a party on its own." (Dkt. 14 at 3) Plaintiff is DIRECTED to file, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, a response to Defendant's assertion that Jane Doe is fraudulently joined and should not be considered for diversity jurisdictional assessment. Upon review of the paper, the Court will consider whether a pretrial conference is required. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/24/2026. (ZAA)
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| Filing 14 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Arline, Kathy) |
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Filing 13
ENDORSED ORDER granting the motion, Doc. 11, for an extension of time. No later than March 11, 2026, the parties must either sign and file the Stipulated Consent to the IDEAL Program or submit the Case Management Report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 3/2/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 12 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin: IDEAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 3/2/2026. (Digital) (ABC) |
| Filing 11 ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to File IDEAL Consent/Case Management Report by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC. (ABC) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF HEARING: IDEAL Case Management Conference set for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. by Zoom Video Conferencing before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. All parties will receive a Zoom invitation by e-mail. No later than seven days from the day of the IDEAL case management conference, the parties must either sign and file a Stipulated Consent to the IDEAL Program and Magistrate Judge Authority or submit the standard Case Management Report. (ML) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (ML) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Keven Leveille on behalf of John White. Lead Counsel: Keven Leveille, Esq. (Leveille, Keven) Modified on 2/19/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Keven Leveille 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) |
| Filing 6 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:26-cv-00451-MSS-LSG. (LAW) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Krystal Yearwood Moise on behalf of Lowe's Home Centers, LLC. Lead Counsel: Krystal Yearwood-Moise. (Moise, Krystal) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Lowe's Companies, Inc. for Lowe's Home Centers, LLC.. (Arline, Kathy) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Arline, Kathy) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC re #1 Notice of Removal (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Arline, Kathy) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit in and for Manatee County Fl, case number 25-CA-002810 filed in State Court on 11/09/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24485503 filed by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court ANSWER, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Arline, Kathy) |
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