SCRUGGS v. TRAVELERS
Plaintiff: Granville Scruggs
Defendant: Travelers
Case Number: 4:2023cv00301
Filed: July 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: MARTIN A FITZPATRICK
Referring Judge: MARK E WALKER
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER - It is ORDERED that Defendant's requests for costs, ECF No. #37 , is DENIED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 12/4/2023. (baf)
November 29, 2023 Filing 38 Cease and Desist NOTICE by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS (Attachments: #1 #34 SECOND REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION, #2 #36 ORDER FOR DISMISSAL) (baf)
November 16, 2023 Set Deadline - #37 BILL OF COSTS referred to RDIC. Clerk to check status on 1/16/2024. (baf)
November 15, 2023 Filing 37 BILL OF COSTS by TRAVELERS. (PHILIPPI, ALYSSA)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER FOR DISMISSAL - Plaintiff has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice. ECF No. #35 . The notice is effective without an order. The Clerk shall TERMINATE the pending report and recommendation, ECF No. #34 . The pending motions, ECF No. #32 and ECF No. #26 , are DENIED as moot. The Clerk shall close the file. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/13/2023. (baf)
November 9, 2023 Filing 35 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal titled Fed. Rule 41 NOTICE by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS (baf)
November 9, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #35 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal titled Fed. Rule 41 NOTICE (baf)
November 6, 2023 Filing 34 SECOND REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - It is respectfully RECOMMENDED that the motion to dismiss, ECF No. #26 , be DENIED, but service of process be QUASHED and Plaintiff be required to properly serve the Defendant within thirty days of the date this Report and Recommendation is adopted. It is further RECOMMENDED that Plaintiff's successive "motion for default judgment," ECF No. #32 , be DENIED, and this case be REMANDED for further proceedings. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 11/6/2023. (baf) R&R flag set. (Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 12/4/2023.)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - Plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings, ECF No. #28 , is DENIED. This case is remanded to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 11/3/2023. (baf)
November 3, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #33 ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. (baf)
November 2, 2023 Filing 32 MOTION for Default Judgment by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (baf) (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/16/2023).
November 2, 2023 Filing 31 RESPONSE to re #26 MOTION to Dismiss filed by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (baf)
November 2, 2023 Filing 30 OBJECTION to #29 Report and Recommendations by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (baf)
November 2, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #31 Response to Motion, #32 MOTION for Default Judgment. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
October 18, 2023 Filing 29 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - It is respectfully RECOMMENDED that Plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings, ECF No. #28 , be DENIED and this case REMANDED for further proceedings. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/18/2023. (baf) R&R flag set. (Internal deadline for referral to district judge if objections are not filed earlier: 11/15/2023.)
October 17, 2023 Filing 28 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (baf)
October 17, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #28 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER - Plaintiff's motion for default and default judgment, ECF No. #25 , is DENIED. Ruling on Defendant's motion to dismiss, ECF No. #26 , is DEFERRED. Plaintiff has until November 3, 2023, to file a response in opposition to Defendant's motion to dismiss. The Clerk of Court shall return this case upon receipt of Plaintiff's response, or no later than November 3, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 10/12/2023. (baf)
October 12, 2023 Set Deadlines/Hearings Notify Chambers on 11/3/2023. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 11/3/2023). (baf)
October 12, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss and response to motion for default. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
October 11, 2023 Filing 26 MOTION to Dismiss and response to motion for default by TRAVELERS. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/25/2023). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit complaint) (LAVISKY, MATTHEW)
October 11, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #25 MOTION for Default and Default Judgment. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (baf)
October 10, 2023 Filing 25 MOTION for Default and Default Judgment by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 10/24/2023). (baf)
September 12, 2023 Filing 24 DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: 1 service copy of Re #23 Acknowledgment of Service, #22 Response/Reply (sjb)
September 11, 2023 Filing 23 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE filed by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb)
September 11, 2023 Filing 22 RESPONSE re #18 Order by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb)
September 11, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #23 Acknowledgment of Service, #22 Response/Reply. (sjb)
September 5, 2023 Filing 21 Summons Reissued as to TRAVELERS. (sjb)
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER - Plaintiff's motion to resend summons, ECF No. #19 , is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court shall reissue a summons for the Defendant named in Plaintiff's first amended complaint, ECF No. #5 , and immediately provide it to Plaintiff with a copy of this Order. Plaintiff has until September 12, 2023, to file a response to the prior Order, ECF No. #18 , concerning Plaintiff's waiver of "any and all claims under the Florida Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act." Plaintiff has until September 21, 2023, to clearly demonstrate that Defendant has been properly served with process. The Clerk of Court shall return this case upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than September 21, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 9/5/23. (sjb)(Clerk reissued summons and provided to plaintiff)
September 5, 2023 Set Deadlines/Hearings Notify Chambers on 9/21/2023. Miscellaneous Deadline - by 9/21/2023. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/12/2023). (sjb)
August 29, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #19 MOTION TO RESEND SUMMONS. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (sjb)
August 28, 2023 Filing 19 MOTION TO RESEND SUMMONS by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER - Plaintiff's motion for remand, ECF No. #7 , is DENIED. If Plaintiff is not properly receiving all Orders from this Court in the mail, he must file a correct and proper mailing address no later than August 31, 2023.Plaintiff has until September 12, 2023, to file a response to this Order which demonstrates good cause for continuing this case in light of Plaintiff's waiver of "any and all claims under the Florida Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act." Plaintiff has until September 21, 2023, to clearly demonstrate that Defendant has been properly served with process. The Clerk of Court shall return this case upon receipt of Plaintiff's compliance with this Order, or no later than September 21, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/22/23. (sjb)
August 22, 2023 Set Deadlines/Hearings Notify Chambers on 9/21/2023. Miscellaneous Deadline - by 9/21/2023. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/12/2023). Notice of change of address due by 8/31/2023. (sjb)
August 21, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #17 Response/Reply. (sjb)
August 21, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #16 Response in Opposition to Motion. (sjb)
August 18, 2023 Filing 17 RESPONSE To #15 Order by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS (sjb)
August 18, 2023 Filing 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION to Remand filed by TRAVELERS. (PHILIPPI, ALYSSA)
August 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER - Notify Chambers on 8/22/2023. Response to Plaintiff's motion to remand - by 8/18/2023. Response to Order ECF. No. #8 by 8/14/2023. Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/22/2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/11/23. (sjb)
August 11, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #14 Notice (Other). (sjb)
August 10, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND REQUEST TO ENTER DEFAULT AS A MATTER OF LAW by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS (sjb)
August 10, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #13 Mail Returned. (sjb)
August 9, 2023 Filing 13 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Re: #4 ORDER. Return to sender. Unable to forward (sjb)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER - Plaintiff's successive motion for remand, ECF No. #9 , is DENIED. Plaintiff's second successive motion for remand, ECF No. #10 , is DENIED. Plaintiff must file a response to the July 31, 2023, Order (ECF No. #8 ) no later than August 14, 2023. Defendant must file a response to Plaintiff's motion to remand, ECF No. #7 , on or before August 18, 2023. The Clerk of Court shall return this case upon the filing of service documents, Defendant's filing of a response, Plaintiff's filing of a response, or no later than August 18, 2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 8/4/23. (sjb)
August 4, 2023 Set Deadlines/Hearings Notify Chambers on 8/18/2023. Response to motion due by 8/18/2023. Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/14/2023 (sjb)
August 4, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #12 Response/Reply. (sjb)
August 3, 2023 Filing 12 EMERGENCY RESPONSE re #8 Order by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS (sjb)
August 1, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #9 MOTION FOR REMAND PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 1447 (C) AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW AND EXHIBITS. (sjb)
August 1, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #10 MOTION ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL EMERGENCY MOTOIN FOR REMAND WITH FACTS FOR REMOVAL FROM DISTRICT COURT FOR REASONS OTHER THAN SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (sjb)
July 31, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL EMERGENCY MOTOIN FOR REMAND WITH FACTS FOR REMOVAL FROM DISTRICT COURT FOR REASONS OTHER THAN SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER - Notify Chambers on 8/18/2023. Response to motion by 8/18/2023. Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 8/14/2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/31/23. (sjb)
July 28, 2023 Filing 9 EMERGENCY MOTION FOR REMAND PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 1447 (C) AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW AND EXHIBITS by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb) (Main Document 9 replaced on 8/4/2023) (sjb).
July 27, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #7 MOTION to Remand. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (sjb)
July 26, 2023 Filing 7 SUPPLEMENTAL EMERGENCY MOTION FOR REMAND WITH FACTS FOR REMOVAL FORM DISTRICT COURT FOR REASONS OTHER THAN SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb)
July 19, 2023 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to TRAVELERS. (sjb)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER - For clarity, the Clerk of Court shall separately docket the Amended Complaint which was filed by Plaintiff in state court, ECF No. [1-2] at 13-19, on this Court's docket. The Clerk of Court issue a summons for the Defendant, and deliver the summons along with this Order to Plaintiff, who is responsible for prompt service of the summons and Amended Complaint upon the Defendant. The Clerk shall also forward to Plaintiff the AO-398 Form (Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waiver Service of a Summons) and two copies of the AO-399 Form used if Plaintiff decides to request the Defendant waiver formal service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d). Notify Chambers on 9/18/2023. Motions due by 8/14/2023. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 7/19/23. (sjb)(Clerk corrected docket, provided summons and forms as directed.)
July 18, 2023 Filing 3 Notice to Pro Se (sjb)
July 18, 2023 ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: #1 Notice of Removal, #2 Civil Cover Sheet. (sjb)
July 13, 2023 Filing 5 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against TRAVELERS, filed by GRANVILLE SCRUGGS. (sjb) (Main Document 5 replaced on 8/4/2023) (sjb).
July 13, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (sjb)
July 13, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Travelers from 2nd Judicial Circuit Court, case number 2023 CA 1655. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7971824.), filed by Travelers. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A - State Court Documents) (PHILIPPI, ALYSSA)

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