The Gray Insurance Company v. Global Impact Products, LLC et al
| The Gray Insurance Company |
| Global Impact Products, LLC, National Facade Systems USA, LLC, Harm Van Der Mark, Cindy Schram and Christine Orman |
| 8:2026cv01617 |
| June 1, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Virginia M Hernandez Covington |
| Amanda Arnold Sansone |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Contract Default |
| None |
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Final Default Judgment against Defendants Cindy Schram and Christine Orman. (Doc. #26). "A just reason for delay exists when a default judgment would create a risk of inconsistent judgments." Cardinale v. Wang, No. 6:21-cv-379-ACC-GJK, 2021 WL 7543624, at *2 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 13, 2021) (citations omitted). At this time, the case remains pending against Defendants Global Impact Products, LLC, National Facade Systems USA, LLC, and Harm Van Der Mark. Once all pending claims have been resolved, Plaintiff may re-file the motion for final default judgment. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/23/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 26 MOTION for Default Judgment against Christine Orman, Cindy Schram by The Gray Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A, Tab 1, #3 Exhibit A, Tab 2, #4 Exhibit A, Tab 3, #5 Exhibit A, Tab 4, #6 Exhibit A, Tab 5, #7 Exhibit A, Tab 6, #8 Exhibit A, Tab 7, #9 Exhibit B)(Adams, Alberta) |
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Filing 25
ORDER regarding motions for summary judgment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/20/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER: In light of the Court's #23 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 7/20/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 23
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by November 30, 2026. Dispositive motions due by December 31, 2026. Pretrial Conference scheduled for April 15, 2027, at 9:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Bench Trial scheduled for the May 2027 trial calendar in Tampa Courtroom 14B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Conduct mediation by October 30, 2026. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/20/2026. (GSO)
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Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER: The parties have filed an executed "Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge" form. (Doc. #20). However, Defendants Cindy Schram and Christine Orman have not signed the form. Accordingly, because all parties have not consented to proceed before the Magistrate Judge, the matter remains before the undersigned judge. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/13/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 21 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE by The Gray Insurance Company (Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge) (Adams, Alberta) |
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER: On June 18, 2026, Plaintiff filed its "Notice of Service of Complaint" (Doc. #9), indicating that Defendants Global Impact Products, LLC ("Global Impact"), National Facade Systems USA, LLC ("NFS"), and Harm Van Der Mark ("Mr. Van Der Mark") received a copy of the summons and complaint, that an appointed agent of these defendants accepted service on their behalf, and that "the date of service for Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark is June 3, 2026." (Id. at 1-2; Doc. # [9-2] at 2). Accordingly, Defendants Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark's answers to the complaint were due within 21 days of service (i.e., by June 24, 2026). No answer was filed by that deadline, and Plaintiff did not promptly move for entry of Clerk's default. Accordingly, on June 29, 2026, the Court directed Plaintiff to show cause and explain why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. (Doc. # 11). Thereafter, on July 6, 2026, Defendants Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark filed their answer to the complaint. (Doc. #12). On July 7, 2026, Plaintiff filed its response to the Court's show cause order. (Doc. #13). The response indicates that, "[a]s a matter of professional courtesy," Plaintiff's counsel "sent an email to counsel for [Defendants] on June 29, 2026, giving them until July 6, 2026 to file their responsive pleadings." (Id. at 2). Indeed, the exhibits attached to Plaintiff's response indicate that the parties privately agreed to allow Defendants Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark to file their answer late. (Doc. # [13-3] at 2). This is not proper. While the Court agrees that courtesy and professionalism should rule the day, a plaintiff does not have the authority to grant an extension of time for a responsive pleading. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b). Here, the proper procedure would have been for Defendants Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark to file an unopposed motion for an extension of time or for leave to file the answer late, certifying that Plaintiff does not object. The Court would be well within its rights to sua sponte strike the late-filed answer since permission to file out-of-time was not sought. Nevertheless, the Court will move forward with this litigation. The Court expects compliance with deadlines and Court rules and regulations. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/8/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 18 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Christine Orman (JS) |
| Filing 17 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Cindy Schram (JS) |
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER granting #14 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default; granting #15 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. The Clerk is directed to enter default against Cindy Schram and Christine Orman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 7/7/2026. (BEE)
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| Filing 15 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Christine Orman by The Gray Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Adams, Alberta) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Cindy Schram by The Gray Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Adams, Alberta) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. |
| Filing 13 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 11 Order filed by The Gray Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 12 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Global Impact Products, LLC, National Facade Systems USA, LLC, Harm Van Der Mark.(Osborne, Leslie) |
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Filing 11
ENDORSED ORDER: On June 18, 2026, Plaintiff filed its "Notice of Service of Complaint" (Doc. #9), indicating that Defendants Global Impact Products, LLC ("Global Impact"), National Facade Systems USA, LLC ("NFS"), and Harm Van Der Mark ("Mr. Van Der Mark") received a copy of the summons and complaint, that an appointed agent of these defendants accepted service on their behalf, and that "the date of service for Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark is June 3, 2026." (Id. at 1-2; Doc. # [9-2] at 2). Accordingly, Defendants Global Impact, NFS, and Mr. Van Der Mark's answers to the complaint were due within 21 days of service (i.e., by June 24, 2026). Yet, no answer has been filed. And Plaintiff has not promptly applied to the Clerk for entry of Clerk's default. Accordingly, Plaintiff is directed to show cause by July 9, 2026, why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/29/2026. (ATI)
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER: Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by July 20, 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 6/29/2026. (ATI)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE by The Gray Insurance Company re #1 Complaint of Service of Complaint [Doc. 1] to Global Impact Products, LLC, National Facade Systems USA, LLC, and Harm Van Der Mark (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 8 RETURN of service executed on June 12, 2026 by The Gray Insurance Company as to Cindy Schram. (Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 7 RETURN of service executed on June 10, 2026 by The Gray Insurance Company as to Christine Orman. (Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Global Impact Products, LLC, National Facade Systems USA, LLC, Christine Orman, Cindy Schram, Harm Van Der Mark. (LNR) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington and Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. New case number: 8:26-cv-01617-VMC-AAS. (LNR) |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by The Gray Insurance Company. (Adams, Alberta) Modified text on 6/2/2026 (LNR). |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by The Gray Insurance Company. Related case(s): Yes (Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Alberta L. Adams on behalf of The Gray Insurance Company. Lead Counsel: Alberta L. Adams. (Adams, Alberta) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Global Impact Products, LLC, National Facade Systems USA, LLC, Christine Orman, Cindy Schram, Harm Van Der Mark (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25037944) filed by The Gray Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Proposed Summons, #10 Proposed Summons, #11 Proposed Summons, #12 Proposed Summons, #13 Civil Cover Sheet)(Adams, Alberta) |
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