Sampedro et al v. UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY et al
| Denise Trlica, Claudia Sampedro, Carissa Rosario, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Eva Pepaj, Denise Milani, Mercedes Terrell, Iesha Marie Crespo, Lina Posada, Paola Canas, Mariana Davalos, Dessie Mitcheson, Carmen Electra, Abigail Ratchford and Jamillette Gaxiola |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY and MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY |
| MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY, Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola, Dessie Mitcheson, Eva Pepaj, Lina Posada, Abigail Ratchford, Carissa Rosario, Claudia Sampedro, Mercedes Terrell and Denise Trlica |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY |
| MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY |
| 9:2025cv81433 |
| November 18, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| None |
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Filing 53
ORDER REGARDING STATUS OF COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC. ( Deadline to obtain new counsel 5/22/2026., Status Report due by 5/22/2026.) Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 5/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 52 Clerk's Entry of Default as to MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC Granting DE #51 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 5/11/2026. (cwc) |
| Filing 51 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. Responses due by 5/22/2026. (Trincado, Daniel) |
| Filing 50 MOTION to Compel Settlement Agreements Responsive to Request for Production by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. Responses due by 5/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Responses, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Trincado, Daniel) |
| Filing 49 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time - Discovery and Pretrial Motions Deadlines by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY. Responses due by 5/22/2026. (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 48 Witness List by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY.. (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 47 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #20 ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal),, Third Party Complaint,, Counterclaim, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY served on 4/8/2026, response/answer due 4/29/2026. (Trincado, Daniel) |
| Filing 46 Summons Issued as to MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY. (pc) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (Trincado, Daniel) |
| Filing 44 Summons Issued as to MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY. (cwc) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) to Majestic Group Management, LLC by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (Trincado, Daniel) |
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Filing 42
ORDER granting #41 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr)
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| Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to effectuate service of third-party defendant Majestic Group Management, LLC by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. Responses due by 3/24/2026. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Ex. A - Affidavit of Nonservice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Ex. B - Proposed Order)(Trincado, Daniel) |
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Filing 40
ORDER. The Clerk shall terminate Defendant Wilshire Insurance Company as a party. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 3/9/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 39 STIPULATION of Dismissal , Partial, by Wilshire Insurance Company (Abate, Maria) |
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Filing 38
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING DEADLINE TO FILE DISMISSAL DOCUMENTS. Plaintiffs and Defendant Wilshire Insurance Company have notified the Court that they have settled their claims. (DE #37 ). Consistent with the instructions set forth in the Pretrial Scheduling Order (See DE #19 at 7), the Parties shall file appropriate closing documents within 10 days, or no later than March 11, 2026. Until the closing documents are filed, compliance with all pretrial deadlines is expected and required. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/24/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 37 NOTICE of Settlement by Wilshire Insurance Company (Abate, Maria) |
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Filing 36
ORDER denying DE #10 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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Filing 35
ORDER DISMISSING DEFENDANT JAMES RIVER INSURANCE. Denying as MOOT DE #11 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), filed by JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY. The Clerk shall terminate James River Insurance as a party. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (cwc)
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| Filing 34 REPLY in Support of Motion re #10 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Wilshire Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Abate, Maria) |
| Filing 33 Joint STIPULATION of Dismissal Partial by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola (Khomiak, Ludmila) Modified Text on 1/26/2026 (cwc). |
| Filing 32 Initial Disclosure(s) by Wilshire Insurance Company (Abate, Maria) |
| Filing 31 Initial Disclosure(s) of Rule26(a)(1) by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
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Filing 30
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #29 Defendant Wilshire Insurance Company's Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss. Defendant Wilshire Insurance Company seeks a one-week enlargement of time until January 27, 2026 to file its Reply memorandum in support of its Motion to Dismiss due to upcoming trial preparation and two appellate briefs due. I find good cause and therefore the deadline for Defendant to file its Reply brief is extended to January 27, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/16/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #24 Response in Opposition to Motion, to Dismiss by Wilshire Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A)(Abate, Maria) |
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Filing 28
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING DEADLINE TO FILE DISMISSAL DOCUMENTS. Plaintiffs and Defendant James River Insurance Company have notified the Court that they have settled their claims. (DE #25 ). The Court congratulates these Parties on their amicable resolution of this matter. The Notice states they need 30 days to file a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. No good cause for such a delay is described or explained in the Notice. Consistent with the instructions set forth in the Pretrial Scheduling Order (See DE #19 at 7), the Parties shall file appropriate dismissal documents as to Defendant James River Insurance Co. within 10 days, or no later than January 26, 2026. Until the dismissal documents are filed, the Court expects compliance with all pretrial deadlines. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/15/2026. (kid)
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| Filing 27 Summons Issued as to MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY. (cwc) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) for, Majestic Group Management LLC by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY re #20 ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal),, Third Party Complaint,, Counterclaim, filed by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (Attachments: #1 Summon(s)) (Warren, Aaron) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Settlement between Plaintiffs and Defendant James River Insurance Company by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #10 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola. Replies due by 1/20/2026. (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 23 Plaintiffs' ANSWER to Counterclaim raised by United Specialty Insurance Company by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola. (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Orestes Rusty Perez as Mediator. (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 21 REPORT REGARDING Joint Discovery Plan by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 20 Amended ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal , THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. (Warren, Aaron) |
| Filing 19 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: ( Amended Pleadings due by 1/22/2026., Discovery due by 5/14/2026., Joinder of Parties due by 1/22/2026., In Limine Motions due by 5/28/2026., Dispositive Motions due by 5/28/2026., Motions due by 5/28/2026., Pretrial Stipulation due by 6/29/2026., Jury Trial set for 7/27/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 7/22/2026 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.). Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 12/18/2025. See attached document for full details. (cwc) #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. |
| Set Deadlines as to DE #11 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), , and DE #10 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . Responses due by 1/13/2026. Per DE 18 (cwc) |
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Filing 18
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #16 Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time. Plaintiff seeks an extension of time from December 23, 2025 to January 13, 2026 to file a Response to the motions to dismiss (DE #10 , DE #11 ) due to religious observance and matters scheduled prior to the motion to dismiss. I find good cause and accordingly the Response deadline is extended to January 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 12/18/2025. (kid)
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| Filing 17 PAPERLESS Minute Order for proceedings held before Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held via Zoom Video Teleconference. Scheduling Conference held on 12/18/2025. The Court discussed whether parties would be added, there are motions pending, the trial period, pretrial deadlines, motions to continue, sealing of documents, consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, mediation or settlement conferences, requirements if a settlement is reached, the local rules, discovery, and good faith conferral. Written scheduling order and order of referral to mediation will be issued. Total time in court: 33 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Ludmila Khomiak, Bryan M. Walsh, Daniel Trincado, Matthew Scarfone. (Digital 11:00:40) (swr) |
| Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file responses to Defendant James River Insurance Company's Motion to Dismiss and Defendant Wilshire Insurance Company's Motion to Dismiss re #10 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #11 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola. Responses due by 12/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 15 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Paola Canas, Iesha Marie Crespo, Mariana Davalos, Carmen Electra, TIFFANY TOTH GRAY, Jamillette Gaxiola (Khomiak, Ludmila) |
| Filing 14 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Wilshire Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent IAT Insurance Group, Inc., Corporate Parent Goose Creek Capital, Inc., Corporate Parent IAT Reinsurance Company Ltd., Corporate Parent Occidental Fire & Casualty Company of North Carolina, Other Affiliate Peter R Kellogg for Wilshire Insurance Company (Abate, Maria) |
| Filing 13 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal , COUNTERCLAIM against MAJESTIC GROUP MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A IVY by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. (Warren, Aaron) |
| Filing 12 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY identifying Corporate Parent James River Group Inc, Other Affiliate James River Group Holdings LTD for JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY (Walsh, Bryan) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss the State Court Complaint contained within the Notice of Removal with Prejudice #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY. Responses due by 12/23/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Walsh, Bryan) |
| Filing 10 MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Wilshire Insurance Company. Responses due by 12/23/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Abate, Maria) |
| Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 12/18/2025 at 11:00 AM in the West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman to take place via Zoom Video Teleconference (VTC). Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed two (2) business days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Motions to modify the trial date must specifically state the basis for the request, including detailed factual support, and must provide a compelling reason. The parties are further advised that the Court is strongly disinclined to modify the trial date based upon the scheduling "tracks" contained within the Local Rules and/or based upon vague references to the complexities of the case. To log in through ZoomGov Meeting, use Meeting ID: 160 540 3826 and Passcode: 246129. All counsel shall appear by both audio and video. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)'s conference report requirement. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 12/9/2025. (nrs) |
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Filing 8
ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: ( Jury Trial set for 7/27/2026 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 7/22/2026 01:15 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Ch. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman for Settlement. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 12/2/2025. See attached document for full details. (cwc) #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.
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Filing 7
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #6 Defendant United Specialty Insurance Company's ("USIC"), unopposed motion for extension of time. Defendant seeks a 14-day extension of time to respond to the Complaint, vaguely citing to the press of other litigation deadlines and the holiday week. Motions for extension of time must set forth good cause supported by specific facts. This motion is lacking in details and does not provide me with sufficient information to determine whether the good cause standard is met. I will grant the motion in the interest of expediency because the request is unopposed and the extension sought is relatively brief. However counsel is advised that future motions to extend litigation deadlines must be better supported or they will be summarily denied. Moreover, counsel is reminded that motions for extension must be filed in advance of the deadline sought to be extended. Defendant USIC must respond to the Complaint by December 9, 2025. No further extensions will be authorized. This Order applies to the moving Defendant only. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 12/1/2025. (kid)
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| Filing 6 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Trincado, Daniel) |
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Filing 5
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #4 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant James River Insurance Company seeks a 14-day extension of time to file a Response to the Complaint. In support, Defendant cites that its counsel was recently retained, the upcoming holiday, and the press of other business. I find that the Motion adequately sets forth good cause for the brief extension requested and therefore it is granted. Accordingly, Defendant shall file a Response to the Complaint no later than December 9, 2025. This extension applies to the moving defendant only. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 11/21/2025. (kid)
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| Filing 4 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Savani, Junaid) |
| Filing 3 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Cassandra L. Egas, mailing date November 19, 2025, (pt) |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman 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. (cwc) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint for Declaratory Relief) Filing fee $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18966246, filed by UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A - 2019 policy, #3 Exhibit B - 2020 Policy, #4 Exhibit C - State Court Cover Sheet/Complaint/Amended Complaint/Filings)(Trincado, Daniel) (No Answer/No Motion to Dismiss Filed) Modified Text on 11/18/2025 (cwc). |
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