Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. v. Pro Intermodal LLC et al
| Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. |
| Pro Intermodal LLC, Francisco Alfonso Correa, Thomas Crowell, Lucas Gaetano Arellano, Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez and Fatima Balzano |
| 1:2026cv21078 |
| February 18, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Cecilia M Altonaga |
| Lisette M Reid |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment (Insurance) |
| Defendant |
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Filing 79
ORDER granting #78 Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.'s Unopposed Motion to Vacate Order of Dismissal. The July 14, 2026 Order #74 is SET ASIDE. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 78 Unopposed MOTION to Vacate #74 Order, by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/31/2026. (Savino, Brittney) |
| Filing 77 NOTICE of Joint Liability by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. re #72 Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines, (Savino, Brittney) |
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Filing 76
ORDER denying #75 Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.'s Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint... Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/16/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 75 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint for Declaratory Relief by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/29/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Third Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit A - Policy, #3 Exhibit B - Policy Changes, #4 Exhibit C - Underlying Lawsuit, #5 Exhibit D - Re-addition Request)(Savino, Brittney) |
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Filing 74
ORDER that Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.'s claims against Defendants, Fatima Balzano, Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez, Lucas Gaetano Arellano, and Francisco Alfonso Correa, as stated in the Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment #53 are DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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Filing 73
ORDER granting #67 Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.'s Unopposed Motion to Strike Defendant, Pro Intermodal LLC's Affirmative Defenses. Pro Intermodal LLC's Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth Affirmative Defenses and request for attorney's fees #56 are STRICKEN. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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Filing 72
ORDER ON DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT PROCEDURE. Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc., must file one of two responses by July 13, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 71 Clerk's Entry of Default as to FATIMA BALZANO - Motions Terminated: #66 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 6/25/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 70 Clerk's Entry of Default as to FRANCISCO ALFONSO CORREA - Motions Terminated: #65 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 6/25/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 69 Clerk's Entry of Default as to JACOPO GUILLERMO FERNANDEZ - Motions Terminated: #64 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 6/25/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 68 Clerk's Entry of Default as to LUCAS GAETANO ARELLANO - Motions Terminated: #63 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 6/25/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 67 Unopposed MOTION to Strike #56 Answer to Amended Complaint by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/8/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 66 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Fatima Balzano by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 65 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Francisco Alfonso Correa by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 64 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 63 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Lucas Gaetano Arellano by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 7/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 62
ORDER that Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. shall submit a motion for entry of Clerk's defaults no later than June 24, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 61 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 14 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Francisco Alfonso Correa served on 6/3/2026, response/answer due 6/17/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 60 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 14 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Fatima Balzano served on 6/1/2026, response/answer due 6/15/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 59 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 14 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez served on 6/1/2026, response/answer due 6/15/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 58 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #53 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, with a 14 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Lucas Gaetano Arellano served on 6/1/2026, response/answer due 6/15/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 57
Order Setting Aside the portion of the Court's June 1, 2026 Order #55 directing Plaintiff to submit a Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default against Defendant, Pro Intermodal LLC. Plaintiff remains obligated to perfect service of the SAC on previously defaulted Defendants in accordance with the June 1, 2026 Order. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/4/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 56 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Pro Intermodal LLC. (Hernandez, Hoss) |
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Filing 55
OMNIBUS ORDER. Plaintiff shall submit a motion for entry of Clerk's default against Defendant, Pro Intermodal LLC no later than June 5, 2026. On or before June 22, 2026, Plaintiff shall perfect service of the SAC on Defendants Francisco Alfonso Correa, Lucas Gaetano Arellano, Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez, and Fatima Balzano or show cause why its claims against these Defendants should not be dismissed for failure to perfect service of process. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/1/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 54 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Thomas Crowell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Ahrens, Mark) |
| Filing 53 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT against All Defendants filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Policy, #2 Exhibit B - Endorsement to the Policy, #3 Exhibit C - Underlying Lawsuit, #4 Exhibit D - Re-Addition Request)(Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 52
ORDER granting #51 Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory Relief. Plaintiff shall file its amended complaint as a separate docket entry on or before May 15, 2026. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 51 MOTION to Amend/Correct #6 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 5/26/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit A - Policy, #3 Exhibit B - Endorsement to the Policy, #4 Exhibit C - Underlying Lawsuit, #5 Exhibit D - Re-Addition Request)(Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 50
ORDER SCHEDULING MEDIATION before Mediator Manuel R. Morales on September 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. The parties are reminded that a report of the mediation is due within seven (7) days of the mediation conference. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt) Modified text on 5/1/2026 (nt).
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| Filing 49 NOTICE OF FILING PROPOSED ORDER SCHEDULING MEDIATION by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. re #44 Order to Show Cause, (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER SCHEDULING MEDIATION) (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 48 Defendant's NOTICE of filing Prointermodal's Certificate of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Pro Intermodal LLC (Hernandez, Hoss) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE Disclosure Statement by Thomas Crowell (Ahrens, Mark) |
| Filing 46 Initial Disclosure(s) of Notice of Pendency of Other Actions by Thomas Crowell (Ahrens, Mark) |
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Filing 45
ORDER that Defendants, Pro Intermodal LLC and Thomas Crowell shall comply with the April 20, 2026 Order #41 by April 29, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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Filing 44
ORDER that on or before April 29, 2026, the parties shall file a proposed order scheduling mediation that includes a scheduled time, date, and place for the mediation. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 43 NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added Manuel R Morales as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 9/10/2026 @ 2 pm. (Morales, Manuel) |
| Filing 42 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Thomas Crowell. Attorney Mark Robert Ahrens added to party Thomas Crowell(pty:dft). (Ahrens, Mark) |
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Filing 41
ORDER that on or before April 24, 2026, Defendants, Pro Intermodal LLC and Thomas Crowell shall file their certificate of interested parties and corporate disclosure statements. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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Filing 40
ORDER SETTING BENCH TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Bench Trial set for 2/8/2027 before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Calendar Call set for 2/2/2027 at 9:00 AM in Miami Division before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Parties must have completed mediation and filed a mediation report by 10/19/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/14/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 39 NOTICE of Filing PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. re #38 SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f)/16.1 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER) (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 38 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 37 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE OF JOINT LIABILITY by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. re #33 Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines, (Savino, Brittney) |
| Filing 35 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #6 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Thomas Crowell served on 4/3/2026, response/answer due 4/24/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 34
ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties due by 4/13/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (wc)
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Filing 33
ORDER ON DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT PROCEDURE that Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc., must file a response by April 10, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (wc)
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| Filing 32 Clerk's Entry of Default as to FRANCISCO ALFONSO CORREA - Motions Terminated: #28 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 4/2/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 31 Clerk's Entry of Default as to LUCAS GAETANO ARELLANO - Motions Terminated: #27 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 4/2/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 30 Clerk's Entry of Default as to JACOPO GUILLERMO FERNANDEZ - Motions Terminated: #26 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default, Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 4/2/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 29 Clerk's Entry of Default as to Fatima Balzano - Motions Terminated: #25 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 4/2/2026. (gqa) |
| Filing 28 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Francisco Alfonso Correa by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 4/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 27 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Lucas Gaetano Arellano by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 4/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 4/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 25 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Fatima Balzano by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Responses due by 4/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Military Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Default)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 24 CLERK'S NOTICE resending copy of #23 Order to parties. (nt) |
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Filing 23
ORDER that Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. shall submit a motion for entry of Clerk's defaults no later than April 3, 2026 Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt) (Main Document 23 replaced on 3/30/2026) (nt).
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| Filing 22 NOTICE of Compliance WITH THE COURTS ORDER DATED MARCH 17, 2026 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. re #15 Order to Show Cause, (Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 21
ORDER that on or before March 24, 2026, Plaintiff shall submit a notice to the Court certifying it has sent copies of the Court's March 17, 2026 Order to Defendants. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 20 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #6 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Pro Intermodal LLC served on 3/2/2026, response/answer due 3/23/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 19 Pro Intermodal LLC's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Pro Intermodal LLC. Attorney Hoss Hernandez added to party Pro Intermodal LLC(pty:dft). (Hernandez, Hoss) |
| Filing 18 Summons Issued as to Pro Intermodal LLC. (c/o Secretary of State) (gqa) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) for PRO INTERMODAL LLC c/o Secretary of State by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 16 Summons (Affidavit) Returned Unexecuted by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. as to Pro Intermodal LLC. (Taylor, Brady) |
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Filing 15
ORDER that on or before March 27, 2026, counsel for Defendants, Francisco Alfonso Correa, Fatima Balzano, Lucas Gaetano Arellano, and Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez shall either enter notices of appearance; or each Defendant shall file a notice to proceed pro se. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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Filing 14
ORDER that on or before May 19, 2026, Plaintiff shall perfect service upon Defendants Pro Intermodal LLC and Thomas Crowell or show cause why these Defendants should not be dismissed for failure to perfect service of process. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 13 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #7 Summons Returned Executed,. Incorrect Service Date Entered; ERROR - The incorrect service date was entered. The correction was made by the Clerk and filing was re-docketed, see [de# 12 ]. It is not necessary to refile this document. (gqa) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Francisco Alfonso Correa served on 2/19/2026, response/answer due 3/12/2026. See image DE #7 (gqa) |
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Filing 11
ORDER that Defendants shall not file responses until all Defendants have been served. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 2/25/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 10 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez served on 2/21/2026, response/answer due 3/16/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Lucas Gaetano Arellano served on 2/21/2026, response/answer due 3/16/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Fatima Balzano served on 2/21/2026, response/answer due 3/16/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. Francisco Alfonso Correa served on 1/19/2026, response/answer due 2/9/2026. (Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT against All Defendants, filed by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Underlying Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Policy)(Taylor, Brady) |
| Filing 5 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #4 Order to Show Cause, by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. (Savino, Brittney) |
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Filing 4
ORDER that Plaintiff, Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. has until February 26, 2026 to show cause why the case should not be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 2/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt)
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| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (kpe) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid 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. (kpe) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19231602, filed by Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Underlying Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Policy, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summon(s) Pro Intermodal LLC, #5 Summon(s) Francisco Alfonso Correa, #6 Summon(s) Thomas Crowell, #7 Summon(s) Lucas Gaetano Arellano, #8 Summon(s) Jacopo Guillermo Fernandez, #9 Summon(s) Fatima Balzano)(Taylor, Brady) |
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