Nwala v. A.O. Smith Corporation et al
Plaintiff: Chima Nwala
Defendant: A.O. Smith Corporation and Tri-Care Services, Inc.
Case Number: 8:2026cv01274
Filed: April 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Thomas P Barber
Referring Judge: T G Wilson
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 2301 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 26, 2026 Filing 10 USCA Order Issued as a Mandate - Dismissed for Want of Prosecution as to #8 Notice of Appeal filed by Chima Nwala. USCA number: 26-11793-FF. ***Stay lifted. (MCB)
May 22, 2026 ***11th Circuit Case Number: 26-11793-F for #8 Notice of Appeal filed by Chima Nwala. (MCB)
May 21, 2026 Filing 9 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to the U.S. Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit re #8 Notice of Appeal. Filing fee paid. (LD)
May 20, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 6 Order Dismissing Case by Chima Nwala. Filing fee $605.00, receipt number TPA074336 . ***Case Stayed. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(LD) Modified on 5/22/2026 (LD).
May 8, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB)
May 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ENDORSED ORDER: Upon review of Plaintiff's amended complaint (Doc. #5), the Court concludes that the amount in controversy resulting from Plaintiff's dispute about his home water heater is not satisfied under either the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or 28 U.S.C. 1332. The Court therefore lacks subject matter jurisdiction over this case. This case is dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, and thereafter close this case. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 5/8/2026. (ANL)
May 7, 2026 Filing 5 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against A.O. Smith Corporation, Tri-Care Services, Inc. filed by Chima Nwala. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(MCB)
May 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: The complaint (Doc. #1) is dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. On or before May 26, 2026, Plaintiff is directed to file an amended complaint that establishes subject matter jurisdiction. Failure to file an amended complaint as directed will result in this Order becoming a final judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 5/4/2026. (ANL)
May 1, 2026 Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to A.O. Smith Corporation, Tri-Care Services, Inc. (CTR)
April 30, 2026 Filing 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Chima Nwala. (CTR)
April 30, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against A.O. Smith Corporation, Tri-Care Services, Inc. with Jury Demand Filing fee $405.00, receipt number TPA074189 filed by Chima Nwala. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-F, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Mailing Envelope)(CTR)

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