Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L. v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L.
Defendant: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. and Health Options, Inc.
Case Number: 9:2021cv81165
Filed: July 1, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Bruce E Reinhart
Referring Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1446
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER Setting Discovery Status Conference: Status Conference Re: Discovery Matters set for 3/18/2022 01:00 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart . Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 8/11/2021. See attached document for full details. (drz) Modified on 8/11/2021 (drz).
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER FOR MAGISTRATE JUDGE BRUCE REINHART. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on 8/11/2021. See attached document for full details. (drz)
August 11, 2021 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per Order DE#21 . Status Conference Re: Discovery Matters set for 3/18/2022 01:00 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart. (drz)
August 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER SETTING JURY TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: ( Jury Trial set for 8/15/2022 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II., Calendar Call set for 8/9/2022 11:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II., Amended Pleadings due by 9/20/2021., Discovery due by 4/19/2022., Expert Discovery due by 4/19/2022., Joinder of Parties due by 9/20/2021., Mediation Deadline 4/26/2022., In Limine Motions due by 5/31/2022., Dispositive Motions due by 5/3/2022., Motions due by 5/3/2022., Pretrial Stipulation due by 5/31/2022.). Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/9/2021. See attached document for full details. (drz) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.
August 4, 2021 Filing 18 REPLY to Response to Motion re #4 Plaintiff's MOTION to Remand and incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc.. (Conner, Tim)
August 3, 2021 Filing 17 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Conner, Tim)
August 3, 2021 Filing 16 Plaintiff's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L. (Bennett, Anthony)
July 30, 2021 Filing 15 Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, Corporate Parent Diversified Health Services, Inc., Corporate Parent GuideWell Group, Inc. for Health Options, Inc.; Corporate Parent GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (Conner, Tim)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #12 Defendants Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.'s and Health Options, Inc.'s Joint Motion for Leave to File Sur-reply in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Remand. The sur-reply shall be filed by August 4, 2021 and shall not exceed five pages. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/28/2021. (as03)
July 23, 2021 Filing 13 REPLY to Response to Motion re #7 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Strike Jury Demand filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc.. (Conner, Tim)
July 22, 2021 Filing 12 Joint MOTION for Leave to File SUR-REPLY IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR REMAND by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc.. (Conner, Tim)
July 20, 2021 Filing 11 REPLY to Response to Motion re #4 Plaintiff's MOTION to Remand and incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Bennett, Anthony)
July 20, 2021 Filing 10 STATUS REPORT of Removal by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc. (Conner, Tim)
July 16, 2021 Filing 9 RESPONSE to Motion re #4 Plaintiff's MOTION to Remand and incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc.. Replies due by 7/23/2021. (Conner, Tim)
July 16, 2021 Filing 8 RESPONSE to Motion re #7 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Strike Jury Demand filed by Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L.. Replies due by 7/23/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits to Response to Motion)(Bennett, Anthony)
July 8, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Strike Jury Demand by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Health Options, Inc.. Responses due by 7/22/2021 (Conner, Tim)
July 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report due by 7/30/2021 Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/6/2021. See attached document for full details. (drz)
July 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REQUIRING REMOVAL STATUS REPORT. Removal Status Report due by 7/20/2021. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/6/2021. See attached document for full details. (drz)
July 2, 2021 Filing 4 Plaintiff's MOTION to Remand and incorporated Memorandum of Law by Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L.. (Bennett, Anthony)
July 2, 2021 Filing 3 Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Incorrect case opening information. The Filer selected the incorrect Cause of Action when filing. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (drz)
July 1, 2021 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart 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. (drz)
July 1, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint) Filing fee $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-14814979, filed by Health Options, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C)(Conner, Tim) Modified on 7/2/2021 (drz).( No Answer, Affirmative Defenses or Motion to Dismiss filed in State Court).

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Plaintiff: Orthopaedic Care Specialists, P.L.
Represented By: Anthony Bennett
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Defendant: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
Represented By: Tim J Conner
Represented By: Jennifer A. Mansfield
Represented By: Laura Beard Renstrom
Represented By: Michael B. Decembrino, Jr.
Represented By: Michael Manuel Gropper
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Defendant: Health Options, Inc.
Represented By: Tim J Conner
Represented By: Jennifer A. Mansfield
Represented By: Laura Beard Renstrom
Represented By: Michael B. Decembrino, Jr.
Represented By: Michael Manuel Gropper
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