Bone et al v. American Strategic Insurance Corp.
Plaintiff: Luz Ana Bone, Anthony Michael Bone Rivera and Sherleann Marie Melendez Torres
Defendant: American Strategic Insurance Corp.
Case Number: 8:2026cv00663
Filed: March 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: James S Moody
Referring Judge: Anthony E Porcelli
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 17, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE by American Strategic Insurance Corp. of Service of Joint Proposal for Settlement. (Van Fleet, Allison)
August 17, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE by American Strategic Insurance Corp. of Service of Joint Proposal for Settlement. (Van Fleet, Allison)
May 6, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Allison Jaclyn Van Fleet 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). (AA)
May 4, 2026 Filing 18 Defendant's ANSWER and affirmative defenses with Jury Demand to #17 Amended Complaint by American Strategic Insurance Corp.(Van Fleet, Allison) Modified to remove extra period on 5/6/2026 (AA).
April 22, 2026 Filing 17 AMENDED COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Hendrix, Meryl) Modified text on 4/22/2026 (ABM).
April 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Motion to Dismiss as unopposed. For the reasons stated in the Motion, the Court concludes that Plaintiffs shall join Sherleann Marie Melendez Torres in an appropriate manner and file their Amended Complaint on or before May 5, 2026. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr on 4/21/2026. (JG)
April 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion to Strike as unopposed. The Court hereby strikes Plaintiffs' claim for attorneys' fees in this action for the reasons stated in the Motion. Signed by Judge James S. Moody, Jr on 4/21/2026. (JG)
April 20, 2026 Filing 14 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 4/20/2026. (digital) (LV)
April 17, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Claim for Attorneys' Fees by American Strategic Insurance Corp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Policy)(Van Fleet, Allison) Modified on 4/17/2026 to edit text. (JVC)
April 17, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint For Failure to Join Indispensable Party by American Strategic Insurance Corp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #2 Exhibit Lee County Florida Property Appraiser)(Van Fleet, Allison) Modified on 4/17/2026 to edit text. (JVC)
April 13, 2026 Filing 11 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by American Strategic Insurance Corp..(Van Fleet, Allison)
April 1, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The case management conference hearing previously scheduled for 4/22/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Case Management Conference set for 4/20/2026 at 11:00 AM VIA ZOOM before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. (LV)
March 31, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for 4/22/2026 at 11:00 AM VIA ZOOM before Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. (LV)
March 18, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Meryl Hoffman Hendrix 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). (LAW)
March 17, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Meryl Hoffman Hendrix on behalf of Luz Ana Bone, Anthony Michael Bone Rivera. Lead Counsel: Meryl Hendrix. (Hendrix, Meryl)
March 17, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kevin J. Weisser 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). (LAW)
March 17, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kevin J. Weisser 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). (LAW)
March 17, 2026 Filing 4 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. If an attorney has attended a prior IDEAL hearing and consulted with their client regarding participation in the IDEAL program and their client has indicated that they do not wish to participate in the program, the attorney may file a motion requesting that the hearing be canceled. (LV)
March 16, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Allison Jaclyn Van Fleet on behalf of American Strategic Insurance Corp.. Lead Counsel: Michaela D. Scheihing. (Van Fleet, Allison)
March 16, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge James S. Moody, Jr and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:26-cv-663-JSM-AEP. (ARL)
March 13, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Tenth Judicial Circuit, Polk County, Florida, case number 2026CA000408A000BA filed in State Court on 01/27/2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24609182 filed by American Strategic Insurance Corp. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT Exhibit 1 - Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2 - Summons, #3 Exhibit 3 - Notice of Service of Process, #4 Exhibit 4 - Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation 274575, #5 Exhibit 5 - Jan 5, 2026 Coverage Letter, #6 Exhibit 6 - Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation 274556, #7 Exhibit 7 - Sep 9, 2025 Coverage Letter, #8 Exhibit 8 - Property Appraiser Homestead Exemption, #9 Exhibit 9 - ASI Domicile, #10 State Court Docket Sheet Exhibit 10 - State Court Docket Sheet, #11 State Court Other Documents Exhibit 11 - State Court Other Documents, #12 Civil Cover Sheet, #13 Exhibit Table of Contents of Exhibits)(Van Fleet, Allison) Modified text on 3/17/2026 (LAW).

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Plaintiff: Luz Ana Bone
Represented By: Kevin J. Weisser
Represented By: Meryl Hendrix
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Plaintiff: Anthony Michael Bone Rivera
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