HEINTZELMAN v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al
| PEYTON HEINTZELMAN |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC, J&J AND ALMS MISSION SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LLC, PREMIER WATER & ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC, SPX COOLING TECH LLC and COMFORT SYSTEMS USA (SOUTHEAST) INC |
| 3:2025cv01885 |
| October 7, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| HOPE T CANNON |
| M CASEY RODGERS |
| P.I.: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2671 Federal Tort Claims Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 48
ORDER re #47 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to #22 Amended Complaint. The motion is GRANTED. Defendant Comfort Systems USA's response to the Amended Complaint (ECF No. #22 ) is extended to April 13, 2026. (Answer due by 4/13/2026.) Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 4/3/2026. (mb)
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| Filing 47 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #22 Amended Complaint by COMFORT SYSTEMS USA (SOUTHEAST) INC. (SCARPONE, KAYLA) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #47 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #22 Amended Complaint. (mb) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Lien by PREMIER WATER & ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC (ROGERS, RANDALL) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by KAYLA MICHELLE SCARPONE on behalf of COMFORT SYSTEMS USA (SOUTHEAST) INC (SCARPONE, KAYLA) |
| Filing 44 MOTION for Protective Order and to Stay Discovery by SPX COOLING TECH LLC. (DIAZ, CALEB) |
| Set Deadlines re #44 MOTION for Protective Order and to Stay Discovery. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 4/6/2026). (mb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #43 RESPONSE in Opposition re #41 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. (mb) |
| Filing 43 RESPONSE in Opposition re #41 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by PEYTON HEINTZELMAN. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA CHRISTOPHER CANTON on behalf of PREMIER WATER & ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC (CANTON, JOSHUA) |
| Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/19/2026). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (FISHER, PETER) |
| Filing 40 Sealed Document Re: #38 ORDER. (baf) |
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Filing 39
ORDER re #35 MOTION for Extension to Respond to COMPLAINT. The motion is GRANTED for good cause shown. The Government's response to the Amended Complaint (ECF No. #22 ) is due within 7 days of the date of this Order. (Government's RESPONSE due by 3/11/2026).) Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 3/4/2026. (mb)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #40 Sealed Document. (baf) |
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Filing 38
ORDER re #34 MOTION to Seal Document and for Protective Order. Defendant, United States of America's Motion to File Document Under Seal and for Protective Order, ECF #34 , is GRANTED without any objection from the parties; and it is hereby ORDERED as listed herein the ORDER. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 3/3/2026. (mb)
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| Filing 37 Summons Issued as to COMFORT SYSTEMS USA (SOUTHEAST) INC. (mb) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE req for summons by PEYTON HEINTZELMAN (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #35 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (No responses filed). (mb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #34 UNITED STATES' MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL AND FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER - Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/24/2026. (Extension of time filed). (mb) |
| Set Deadlines re #35 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 3/2/2026). (mb) |
| Filing 35 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (FISHER, PETER) |
| Set Deadline re #34 UNITED STATES' MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL AND FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER - Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 2/24/2026. (jfj) |
| Filing 34 MOTION to Seal Document and for Protective Order by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (FISHER, PETER) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint, #33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. (mb) |
| Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by PEYTON HEINTZELMAN. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by PEYTON HEINTZELMAN. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #31 RESPONSE in Opposition re #30 First MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint. (mb) |
| Filing 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re #30 First MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by PEYTON HEINTZELMAN. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 30 First MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by PREMIER WATER & ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 1/6/2026). (FRIEDMAN, DALE) |
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Filing 29
ORDER re #28 MOTION to Enlarge Deadline to Respond to Motions to Dismiss. The motion is GRANTED as requested. The Plaintiff's deadline to respond to the Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. #23 and #27 ) is extended to January 7, 2026. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response to motions not filed earlier: 1/7/2026).) Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 12/22/2025. (mb)
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| Filing 28 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by PEYTON HEINTZELMAN. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #28 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (mb) |
| Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/29/2025). (TALBERT, JAMES) |
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Filing 26
ORDER re #24 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended COMPLAINT. The motion is GRANTED as requested. Defendant Premier Water & Energy's deadline to respond to the Amended Complaint (ECF No. #22 ) is extended to December 26, 2025. (Answer due by 12/26/2025.) Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 12/15/2025. (mb)
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Filing 25
ORDER re #15 and #19 Motions to Dismiss COMPLAINT. The motions are DENIED as moot. See ECF No. #22 . Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 12/15/2025. (mb)
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| Filing 24 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by PREMIER WATER & ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC. (FRIEDMAN, DALE) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #24 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (mb) |
| Filing 23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by SPX COOLING TECH LLC. (DIAZ, CALEB) |
| Set Deadlines re #23 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/26/2025). (mb) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #22 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Comfort Systems USA (Southeast) Inc. (mb) |
| Filing 22 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Comfort Systems USA (Southeast) Inc., filed by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
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Filing 21
ORDER re #20 MOTION to Enlarge Deadline to Respond to Defendant, SPX COOLING TECH, LLC's MOTION to DISMISS. The motion is GRANTED as requested. The Plaintiff's deadline to respond to the Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #15 ) is extended to December 1, 2025. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/1/2025).) Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 11/25/2025. (mb)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #20 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 MOTION to Dismiss. (mb) |
| Filing 20 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 MOTION to Dismiss by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Set Deadlines re #19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum of Law In Support. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 12/3/2025). (mb) |
| Filing 19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum of Law In Support by ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC, J&J AND ALMS MISSION SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LLC. (TALBERT, JAMES) |
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Filing 18
ORDER. On October 29, 2025, the Court entered an order staying this case due to a lapse in federal government appropriations. See ECF No. 29 . The Government has filed a motion to lift the stay confirming restoration of funding. See ECF No. #17 . On consideration, the Court finds it appropriate to lift the stay. Accordingly: The previously entered stay of this matter is hereby LIFTED. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 11/17/25. (jfj)
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| Filing 17 MOTION to Lift Stay re #13 Order on Motion to Stay, by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (FISHER, PETER) |
| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #17 MOTION to Lift Stay re #13 Order on Motion to Stay, (mb) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES ANDREW TALBERT on behalf of ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC, J&J AND ALMS MISSION SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LLC (TALBERT, JAMES) |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss by SPX COOLING TECH LLC. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/24/2025). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (DIAZ, CALEB) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON. ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC served on 10/20/2025, answer due 11/10/2025; J&J AND ALMS MISSION SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LLC served on 10/20/2025, answer due 11/10/2025; PREMIER WATER & ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC served on 10/20/2025, answer due 11/10/2025; SPX COOLING TECH LLC served on 10/20/2025, answer due 11/10/2025; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA served on 10/21/2025, answer due 11/12/2025., AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint , filed by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Affidavit, #3 Affidavit, #4 Affidavit) (CHILDS, EVIN) |
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Filing 13
ORDER re #10 Motion to Stay. Given the terms of the Act and the Government shutdown, the motion is GRANTED. This case is therefore STAYED until further Order. Defendant is directed to promptly move to lift the stay when Congress appropriates the necessary funds. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 10/29/2025. (mb)
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| ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #10 MOTION to Stay Deadlines Due to Lapse of Appropriations (mb) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by CALEB WILLIAM DIAZ on behalf of SPX COOLING TECH LLC (DIAZ, CALEB) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by JANNEA SUZANNE ROGERS on behalf of SPX COOLING TECH LLC (ROGERS, JANNEA) |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Stay Deadlines Due to Lapse of Appropriations by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (SPACCAROTELLA, JOHN) |
| Filing 9 Summons Issued as to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Summonses: #1 Summons - ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS, #2 Summons- J&J and ALMS Mission Support Solutions LLC, #3 Summons - PREMIUM WATER, #4 Summons - SPX COOLING TECH LLC). (mb) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE request summons be issued by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE request summons be issued by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of request summons be issued by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE request summons be issued by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of request summons be issued by HEINTZELMAN PEYTON (CHILDS, EVIN) |
| Filing 3 DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: The clerk will issue summons upon submission. You may obtain the 2 page summons form by visiting our website @ www.flnd.uscourts.gov. Click on Forms & Publications; national court forms; AO 440 Summons in a Civil Action. (mb) |
| Filing 2 DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: The parties in the above-referenced case were added to the docket incorrectly and will be corrected by the clerk. Party names are to be entered in all caps and without punctuation. For future reference, please review the procedure for adding/creating new parties in the "Style Guide for Electronic Case Filing" and/or chapter 10 of the "CM/ECF Attorney User's Guide," available at www.flnd.uscourts.gov. (mah) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Heintzelman Peyton ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AFLNDC-9660832.), filed by Heintzelman Peyton. (CHILDS, EVIN) |
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