Freeman v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
| JOHN FREEMAN |
| WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP |
| 8:2026cv01915 |
| July 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Lindsay S Griffin |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1446 Notice of Removal-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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| Filing 26 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 2/23/2027 at 9:30 am before Gary Larsen. (Kinser, Mikel) |
Filing 25
ORDER referring the action to mediation; designating Mikel Reynolds Kinser as lead counsel; directing lead counsel to coordinate the date and time of mediation and to file a notice of mediation no later than thirty days after this order; directing the parties to mediate by July 12, 2027. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 8/26/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by John Freeman. (Kinser, Mikel) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mikel Reynolds Kinser on behalf of John Freeman. Lead Counsel: Mikel R. Kinser, Esq. (Kinser, Mikel) Modified text on 8/25/2026 (EGP). |
| Filing 22 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 8/20/2026. (DIGITAL) (JS) |
| Filing 21 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:26-cv-1915-LSG. (JNB) |
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Filing 20
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Mandatory Initial Disclosures and Amended Pleadings due by 8/31/2026. Discovery due by 3/19/2027. Dispositive motions due by 4/19/2027. Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/29/2027 at 9:30 a.m. in Tampa Courtroom 12A before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 8/20/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL DeArica Richard 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). (LJC) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by DeArica Richard on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (Richard, DeArica) Modified on 8/18/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 17 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Case Management Conference previously scheduled for August 18, 2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time is August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. All parties will receive an updated Zoom invitation by e-mail. (ML) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE OF HEARING: Case Management Conference set for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. by Zoom Video Conferencing before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. All parties will receive a Zoom invitation by e-mail. (ML) |
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Filing 15
ORDER approving consent to jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge and IDEAL Program. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 7/30/2026. (CED)
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| Filing 14 PROPOSED CONSENT to U.S. Magistrate Judge Authority and IDEAL Program by John Freeman. (North, Joseph) |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Wal-Mart Stores East, LP identifying Corporate Parent Walmart Inc., Other Affiliate Cape Coral Hospital, Other Affiliate Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida, Other Affiliate Gulf Coast Medical Center, Other Affiliate Orlando Health Emergency and Medical Pavilion - Four Corners, Other Affiliate Florida Neurology Institute, Other Affiliate Bryce Van Horn, DC, Other Affiliate Care First Imaging, Other Affiliate Radiology Regional Center - Lehigh Acres, Other Affiliate Orthopedic Specialists of Florida, Other Affiliate Specific Care Chiropractic, Other Affiliate University Orthopedic Care, Other Affiliate Swift Transportation - Swift Carriers, Inc. for Wal-Mart Stores East, LP.. (Reed, Gregory) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. Related case(s): No (Reed, Gregory) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Gregory A. Reed on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. Lead Counsel: Gregory A. Reed. (Reed, Gregory) |
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER granting the motion for an extension of time. Doc. 8. No later than August 3, 2026, the parties must file their consent or case management report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin on 7/21/2026. (ML)
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| Filing 9 Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin: granting 8 ORAL Motion for Extension of Time to File; CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 7/20/2026. (DIGITAL) (CDR) |
| Filing 8 ORAL MOTION for Extension of Time to File Consent or CMR by Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. (CDR) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The IDEAL Case Management Conference hearing previously scheduled for July 21, 2026, is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Case Management Conference set for July 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. by Zoom Video Conferencing before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. All parties will receive an updated Zoom invitation. (ML) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF HEARING: IDEAL Case Management Conference set for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. by Zoom Video Conferencing before Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. All parties will receive a Zoom invitation by e-mail. No later than seven days from the day of the IDEAL case management conference, the parties must either sign and file a Stipulated Consent to the IDEAL Program and Magistrate Judge Authority or submit the standard Case Management Report. (ML) |
| Filing 5 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. (ML) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE to Counsel of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CRB) |
| Filing 3 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). (AA) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Lindsay S. Griffin. New case number: 8:26-cv-1915-MSS-LSG. (AA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and NOTICE OF REMOVAL DEFENDANT Wal-Mart Stores East, LP'S Notice of Removal from Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for Sarasota County, case number 2026-CA-001833 NC filed in State Court on May 31, 2026. Filing fee $405, receipt number AFLMDC-25203390 filed by Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. (Attachments: #1 State Court COMPLAINT Exhibit B, #2 State Court ANSWER, #3 State Court Docket Sheet, #4 State Court Other Documents Composite Exhibit A, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit Composite D)(Reed, Gregory) Modified to remove caps and duplicate language on 7/6/2026 (AA). |
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| Plaintiff: JOHN FREEMAN | |
| Represented By: | Joseph R. North |
| Represented By: | Mikel Reynolds Kinser |
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| Defendant: WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP | |
| Represented By: | Julian Michael Smothers |
| Represented By: | DeArica Richard |
| Represented By: | Gregory A. Reed |
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