Alexander v. Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.
| Dan Alexander |
| Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc. and Straight Forward Construction, LLC |
| Charles Buford |
| Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc. |
| Straight Forward Construction, LLC |
| 8:2026cv01401 |
| May 8, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Natalie Hirt Adams |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Both |
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Filing 25
ORDER appointing Charles A. Buford as mediator in this action. The mediation conference is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. The Court directs that all counsel, parties, corporate representatives, and any other required claims professionals shall be present at the mediation conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement. The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/6/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on November 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. before Charles A. Buford. (Bevil, Sean) |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER striking the notice of mediation. (Doc. #22). The notice indicates that the mediation will take place remotely via Zoom. As explained in the CMSO, the Court does not permit remote mediations: "The Court does not allow mediation by telephone or video conference. Personal attendance is required." (Doc. #17 at 9). The Court imposes this requirement because it firmly believes that in-person mediations are more productive than video mediations. In-person mediations are appropriate absent truly exigent circumstances, such as serious health concerns of the parties. Accordingly, the parties are directed to amend the notice to schedule an in-person mediation conference. Lead Counsel shall file the amended notice informing the Court as to the date, time, and location of mediation by July 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/6/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 22 **STRICKEN PER ORDER 23** NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on November 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. before Charles A. Buford. (Bevil, Sean) Modified on 7/6/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 21 SUMMONS issued as to Straight Forward Construction, LLC. (MLB) |
| Filing 20 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc. (Adams, John) Modified on 6/18/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
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Filing 19
ORDER regarding motions for summary judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/15/2026. (GSO) (Main Document 19 replaced on 6/15/2026) (GSO).
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the Court's #17 Case Management and Scheduling Order, no case management hearing will be held. Additionally, in order to keep cases moving on track, the Court has found it necessary to impose some restrictions on the types and number of extensions to case management deadlines that it grants. Thus, the parties are advised that, while short extensions, especially if unopposed, will be favorably considered, the Court will not substantially move the dispositive motions deadline or the trial date. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/15/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 17
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by January 15, 2027. Dispositive motions due by February 15, 2027. Pretrial Conference scheduled for June 17, 2027, at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Jury Trial scheduled for the July 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 14B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Conduct mediation by January 22, 2027. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/15/2026. (GSO)
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| Filing 16 THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Straight Forward Construction, LLC filed by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Adams, John) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.. Related case(s): No (Adams, John) |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.. (Adams, John) |
| Filing 13 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.(Adams, John) Modified text on 6/1/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 12 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Bevil, Sean) |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Dan Alexander. (Bevil, Sean) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Dan Alexander. Related case(s): No (Bevil, Sean) |
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER granting Defendant Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.'s motion for extension of time. (Doc. #8). The Court notes Ridgeline's response to the complaint was due May 15, 2026 (Id. at 2), and that Ridgeline "attempted in good faith to confer" but "Plaintiff's counsel did not respond." (Id. at 4). Under the circumstances, the Court finds the requested extension is appropriate. Accordingly, Ridgeline's response to the complaint is now due May 29, 2026. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/18/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc. (Adams, John) Modified on 5/18/2026 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Sean Patrick Bevil on behalf of Dan Alexander. Lead Counsel: Sean P. Bevil, Esq.. (Bevil, Sean) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Local Rule 1.07(c) 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 3.03 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). (GSO) |
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Filing 5
ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by May 29, 2026, file a completed uniform Case Management Report. The Court believes that six to eight months is a sufficient period of time to conduct discovery in the vast majority of cases. If the parties believe that more than eight months will be needed to complete discovery, the parties should provide the Court with a detailed explanation as to why additional time is needed and a timeline for the discovery that is planned. After the Case Management Report is filed, the Court will determine whether a Case Management Hearing is necessary before entry of a Case Management and Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 5/12/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by John Hardy Adams on behalf of Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc.. Lead Counsel: John H. Adams. (Adams, John) |
| Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:26-cv-01401-VMC-NHA. (CTR) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE 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). (CTR) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, FL, 2026-CA-002251. (Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-24925854) filed by Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT, #2 State Court Docket Sheet, #3 State Court Other Documents, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Adams, John) Modified text on 5/11/2026 (CTR). Modified text on 5/14/2026. (AET) |
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