Fansler et al v. Chastain-Skillman LLC et al
| Richard Fansler, David White, John Ricotta, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Tina Wilder, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Sterling Strader Buckley, Steele Strader and Jill Manka |
| Chastain-Skillman LLC and Drummond Company Inc. |
| 8:2026cv01071 |
| April 14, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Thomas P Barber |
| Anthony E Porcelli |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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| Filing 42 REPLY to Response to Motion re #20 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Chastain-Skillman LLC. (Boudet, John) |
| Filing 41 REPLY to Response to Motion re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint in Support of Drummond's Motion to Dismiss filed by Drummond Company Inc. (Grady, Frederick) Modified text on 6/12/2026 (ABM). |
Filing 40
ENDORSED ORDER: Defendants' "Unopposed Motion by Defendants for Leave to File Reply Briefs in Support of Their Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint" (Doc. #39) is granted to the extent that Defendants may file replies -- within the page limitations proposed in the motion -- on or before June 11, 2026. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 6/4/2026. (ANL)
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| Filing 39 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief In Support Of Motions to Dismiss Amended Complaint by All Defendants. (Grady, Frederick) |
| Filing 38 RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Sterling Strader Buckley, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Richard Fansler, Jill Manka, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, John Ricotta, Steele Strader, David White, Tina Wilder. (Nace, Jonathan) |
| Filing 37 RESPONSE in Opposition re #20 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Sterling Strader Buckley, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Richard Fansler, Jill Manka, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, John Ricotta, Steele Strader, David White, Tina Wilder. (Nace, Jonathan) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of compliance by Attorney Ryan Ellis by Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Sterling Strader Buckley, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Richard Fansler, Jill Manka, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, John Ricotta, Steele Strader, David White, Tina Wilder (Ellis, Ryan) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of hearing: Initial Case Management Conference set for JUNE 24, 2026, at 09:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. NOTE: Parties are advised that should they consent to have this entire case heard by the assigned Magistrate Judge, this hearing will be cancelled, and parties will proceed as directed by the Magistrate Judge. Parties wishing to consent to the Magistrate Judge shall file the attached form on or before the date of this hearing. Failure to appear at the mandatory conference may result in sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the case.(SRC) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA74383 for $150) by attorney Ryan Daniel Ellis, appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Related document: #29 MOTION for Ryan D. Ellis to appear pro hac vice. (AW) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of compliance re 24 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Sterling Strader Buckley, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Richard Fansler, Jill Manka, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, John Ricotta, Steele Strader, David White, Tina Wilder (Nace, Jonathan) |
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Filing 33
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiffs' "Consent Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss" (Doc. #31) is granted. Plaintiffs may file their responses to the motions to dismiss on or before June 2, 2026. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 5/27/2026. (EKB)
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| Filing 32 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Grady, Frederick) |
| Filing 31 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint , #20 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Nace, Jonathan) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER granting #29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Ryan Ellis may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 5/14/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 29 MOTION for Ryan D. Ellis to appear pro hac vice by All Plaintiffs. (eportal) (MCB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 28 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Chastain-Skillman LLC. (Boudet, John) |
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 Motion to Withdraw. Attorneys Ricardo M. Martnez-Cid, Lea P. Bucciero, and Zachary S. Gorwitz of the law firm Podhurst Orseck, PA, are terminated as counsel for Plaintiffs and relieved of any further responsibility in this action. The remaining attorneys shall continue to be listed as counsel of record for Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 5/13/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw Podhurst Orseck, P.A. as Counsel of Record by All Plaintiffs. (Gorwitz, Zachary) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor B. Arnold on behalf of Chastain-Skillman LLC. (Arnold, Trevor) |
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting #22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Jonathan B. Nace may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 5/7/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 23 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Sterling Strader Buckley, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Richard Fansler, Jill Manka, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, John Ricotta, Steele Strader, David White, Tina Wilder. (Nace, Christopher) |
| Filing 22 Amended MOTION for Jonathan Barry Nace to appear pro hac vice by All Plaintiffs. (Nace, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Jonathan Barry Nace to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24910685 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Nace, Jonathan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Chastain-Skillman LLC. (Boudet, John) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by John Armando Boudet on behalf of Chastain-Skillman LLC (Boudet, John) |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Drummond Company Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Completion/Final Order, #2 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #3 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #4 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #5 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #6 Exhibit Fee Simple Deed, #7 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #8 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #9 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #10 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #11 Exhibit Warranty Deed, #12 Exhibit Warranty Deed)(Grady, Frederick) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher T. Nace on behalf of Duane Baker, Silvia Baker, Dennis Bohl, Sterling Strader Buckley, Jimmie Downing, Sheryl Downing, Richard Fansler, Jill Manka, Martin Parker, Tracey Parker, John Ricotta, Steele Strader, David White, Tina Wilder (Nace, Christopher) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Drummond Company Inc. Related case(s): Yes (Grady, Frederick) Modified on 4/29/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB). |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of compliance re 10 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Drummond Company Inc. (Balogh, Bryan) Modified on 4/29/2026 (SPM). |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of compliance re 11 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Drummond Company Inc. (Mancuso, Allyson) Modified on 4/29/2026 (SPM). |
| Filing 13 NOTICE informing the parties that they may consent to the jurisdiction of a United States magistrate judge by filing Form AO 85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge using the event Consent to Jurisdiction of US Magistrate Judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 1.07(c), Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), and Local Rule 3.03. -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to file promptly a Notice of a Related Action identifying and describing any related action either pending or closed in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. -Local Rule 3.03 requires each party to file a disclosure statement. Counsel must make their disclosures using the standard court form. The Disclosure Statement form can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC) |
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Filing 11
ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Allyson R. Mancuso may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant The Drummond Company, Inc. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/24/2026. (CPK)
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Bryan O. Balogh may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant The Drummond Company, Inc. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 4/24/2026. (CPK)
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| Filing 9 MOTION for Allyson R. Mancuso to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24840989 for $150 by Drummond Company Inc.. (Grady, Frederick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Bryan O. Balogh to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24840971 for $150 by Drummond Company Inc. (Grady, Frederick) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. Modified text to correct party associated as per Counsel's legal assistant's call on 4/24/2026 (AM). |
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER: The motion for extension of time (Doc. #6) is granted. Defendants may file their response to the amended complaint on or before May 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 4/15/2026. (ANL)
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| Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #2 Notice of Removal Amended Complaint [Dkt 2-1] by All Defendants. (Grady, Frederick) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Alex Jerome Brown, Christopher Thomas Nidel, Jonathan Barry Nace, Ryan Daniel Ellis, and W. Mark Lanier, Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (RLD) |
| Filing 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:26-cv-1071-TPB-AEP. (RLD) |
| Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Drummond Company Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Drummond Company Inc. for Drummond Company Inc. (Grady, Frederick) Modified on 4/15/2026 to edit docket text. (AR) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Tenth Judicial Circuit Polk County, case number 2025-CA-003315 filed in State Court on 08/22/2025. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24775837 filed by Drummond Company Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Other Documents, #3 State Court Docket, #4 State Court Other Documents Other Pleadings, #5 State Court Civil Cover, #6 Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Exhibit B Declaration of Michael Gallagher)(Grady, Frederick) Modified on 4/15/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 1 NOTICE of Appearance and Lead Counsel Designation by Frederick John Grady on behalf of Drummond Company Inc. Lead Counsel: Frederick J. Grady. (Grady, Frederick) Modified on 4/15/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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