Zarraga v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston
Plaintiff: Rebecca Zarraga
Defendant: Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston
Case Number: 1:2018cv24212
Filed: October 12, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: K Michael Moore
Referring Judge: Andrea M Simonton
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 1132
Jury Demanded By: None
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November 30, 2018 Filing 10 PAPERLESS NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE UPON NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiff's Notice of Settlement #9 stating that the Parties have settled this matter. THE PARTIES are hereby directed to file a stipulation of dismissal of all claims signed by all parties pursuant to Rule 41(a), Fed. R. Civ. P., within twenty (20) days from the date of this Notice. If such papers are not filed within the time specified, this matter will be DISMISSED and the Court will be divested of jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. The Clerk of the Court is instructed to administratively CLOSE this case. All pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/30/2018. (ah03)
November 30, 2018 Filing 9 NOTICE of Settlement by Rebecca Zarraga (Gavidia, Cesar)
November 2, 2018 Reset Deadlines Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston answer due 11/30/2018 Per DE#8. (cqs)
November 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file a Joint Scheduling Report and for Defendant to Respond to the Complaint. #7 . Therein, Plaintiff explains that the parties are engaging in settlement discussions and requests an extension of time until November 30, 2018 to file both the Joint Scheduling Report and an answer to the Complaint. The deadline to file the Joint Scheduling Report is December 21, 2018. See Paperless Pretrial Order 4 . Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plaintiff's Motion #7 is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Defendant shall respond to the Complaint on or before November 30, 2018; however, the deadline for filing a Joint Scheduling Report remains unaffected by this Order. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/1/2018. (ah03)
November 1, 2018 Filing 7 Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, 4 Pretrial Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, To File the Joint Scheduling Report and for Defendant to Respond to Complaint by Rebecca Zarraga. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gavidia, Cesar)
October 23, 2018 Filing 6 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline by Rebecca Zarraga. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston served on 10/19/2018, answer due 11/9/2018. (Gavidia, Cesar)
October 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 5 PAPERLESS ORDER REFERRING PRETRIAL DISCOVERY MATTERS TO CHIEF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ANDREA M. SIMONTON. PURSUANT to 28 U.S.C. 636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, the above-captioned Cause is referred to United States Magistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton to take all necessary and proper action as required by law with respect to any and all pretrial discovery matters. Any motion affecting deadlines set by the Court's Scheduling Order is excluded from this referral, unless specifically referred by separate Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall comply with Magistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton's discovery procedures, which can be found on the Southern District of Florida website, www.flsd.uscourts.gov, under the tab for Judge Simonton, in the drop down menu Judge Information. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 10/12/2018. (jm01)
October 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 4 PAPERLESS PRETRIAL ORDER. This order has been entered upon the filing of the complaint. Plaintiff's counsel is hereby ORDERED to forward to all defendants, upon receipt of a responsive pleading, a copy of this Order. It is further ORDERED that S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1 shall apply to this case and the parties shall hold a scheduling conference no later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, or within sixty (60) days after the filing of the complaint, whichever occurs first. However, if all defendants have not been served by the expiration of this deadline, Plaintiff shall move for an enlargement of time to hold the scheduling conference, not to exceed 90 days from the filing of the Complaint. Within ten (10) days of the scheduling conference, counsel shall file a joint scheduling report. Failure of counsel to file a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal, default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs. The parties should note that the time period for filing a joint scheduling report is not tolled by the filing of any other pleading, such as an amended complaint or Rule 12 motion. The scheduling conference may be held via telephone. At the conference, the parties shall comply with the following agenda that the Court adopts from S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1: (1) Documents (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.1 and 2) - The parties shall determine the procedure for exchanging a copy of, or a description by category and location of, all documents and other evidence that is reasonably available and that a party expects to offer or may offer if the need arises. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B). (a) Documents include computations of the nature and extent of any category of damages claimed by the disclosing party unless the computations are privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C). (b) Documents include insurance agreements which may be at issue with the satisfaction of the judgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(D). (2) List of Witnesses - The parties shall exchange the name, address and telephone number of each individual known to have knowledge of the facts supporting the material allegations of the pleading filed by the party. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(A). The parties have a continuing obligation to disclose this information. (3) Discussions and Deadlines (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.2) - The parties shall discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case. Failure to comply with this Order or to exchange the information listed above may result in sanctions and/or the exclusion of documents or witnesses at the time of trial. S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.I. Pursuant to Administrative Order 2016-70 of the Southern District of Florida and consistent with the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuits Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, within three days of the conclusion of a trial or other proceeding, parties must file via CM/ECF electronic versions of documentary exhibits admitted into evidence, including photographs of non-documentary physical exhibits. The Parties are directed to comply with each of the requirements set forth in Administrative Order 2016-70 unless directed otherwise by the Court.Telephonic appearances are not permitted for any purpose. Upon reaching a settlement in this matter the parties are instructed to notify the Court by telephone and to file a Notice of Settlement within twenty-four (24) hours. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 10/12/2018. (jm01)
October 12, 2018 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. (lh)
October 12, 2018 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge K. Michael Moore and Ch. Magistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (lh)
October 12, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number 113C-11070996, filed by Rebecca Zarraga. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s), #3 Exhibit Disability Policy)(Gavidia, Cesar)

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