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Filing # 135210499 E-Filed 09/23/2021 04:32:56 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO. 2021-CA-007567
Plaintiff,
Vv.
VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC fik/a
WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND
HARRY RAYMOND,
Defendant.
/
AFFIDAVIT OF IMPROPER SERVICE
STATE OF FLORIDA }
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH }
Before me the undersigned authority personally appeared Christopher B. Choquette, who
deposes and states:
1, I am Christopher B. Choquette, above the legal age of majority and otherwise
competent to make this Affidavit. I am the counsel for Plaintiff, HVC & NC Limited Partnership.
I make this affidavit of my own personal knowledge.
2. On July 14, 2021, a summons was improperly served on Melind Raymond as
Records Custodian of Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC at 751 NW 9" Court, Boca Raton, FL
33486. A copy of the Return of Service is attached as Exhibit “A”.
3. Upon e-filing this Affidavit of improper Service with the court, an aitas summons
will be submitted for issuance to be served on Defendant, Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC, fik/a
Wood Sales by Harry, Inc., c/o Derek Raymond, Registered Agent, 6780 E. Rogers Circle, Boca
Raton, FL 33487.
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The foregoing instrument was SWORN TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED before me this
Oo ) day of September, 2021, by CHRISTOPHER B. CHOQUETTE, ESQ. who is
personally known to me or who has produced as identification, and
who did take an oath.
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RETURN OF SERVICE
State of Florida
Case Number; 2021-CA-007567
“Plaintiff;
HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
vs,
Defendant:
County of PALM BEACH
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VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC FIK/A WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. ET. AL
For:
CHRISTOPHER CHOQUETTE
BERGER SINGERMAN LLP.
$25 OKEECHOBEE BLVD.
STE, 1280,
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
Received by Kenny Allen a
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» 751 Nw 9th Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486.
|, Kenny Allen, do hereby affirm that on the 16th day of July, 2024 at 3:50 pm, f:
CORPORATE: served by delivering a true copy of the SUMMONS
thereon by me, to: Melind Raymond as Records Custodian of VINT/
Registered Agent, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486, and informed said person of the
Procedure, Florida Statute 48.081 or other state statute as applicable.
Description of Person Served: Age: 62, Sex’ F, Race/Skin Color: White, Height:.5'5",
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Circuit Court
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ID COMPLAINT with the date and hour of service endorsed
[AGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, in the absence of the
or any other corporate officer at the address of: 754 Nw 9th
contents therein, in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO. 2021-CA-007567
Plaintiff,
v.
VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC fik/a
WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND
HARRY RAYMOND,
Defendant.
/
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
To All Singular Sheriffs of Said State
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the
Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant,
Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC
fik/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc.
751 NW 9" Court
Boca Raton, FL 33486
If service cannot be made on the Registered Agent because of the Agent's failure to be
available for service of process as required by law, service may be made on (a) the president, vice-
president or other head of the corporation; (b) in the absence of any person described in paragraph
1 janamar fal in tha ahaanaa Af a. Ameen:
(2), on the cashier, treasurer, secretary or general manager: (C} in the absence of aay peison
described in paragraphs (a) or (b), on any director; or (d) in the absence of any person described
in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c), on any officer or business agent residing in the state.
BERGER SINGERMAN
525 Okeechobee Blvd. | SUITE 1250 | West Palm Beach, FLORIDA 33401
t: 561-241-9500 | f: 561-241-0028 | WWW.BERGERSINGERMAN.COM
FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK, 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM
N54O -Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs’
attorney, to-wit: Christopher Choquette, Esq., whose address is: Berger Singerman LLP, 525
Okeechobee Blyd., Suite 1250, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 within 20 days after service of
this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and. to file the original of the
defenses With the Cierk of itis Court either before service on Piaintifis’ attorney or immediately
thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for the
relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
Jul 12 2021
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this day
Joseph Abruzzo
As Clerk of said Court
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As Deputy Clerk JOSIE LUCCE
IMPORTANT
TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH NISARTIITIES ACT OF 1000 san AY
aw AN UE I97U (oUAy,
DISABLED PERSONS WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR “DISABILITIES, NEED SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE
ADA COORDINATOR NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE
PROCEEDING AT THE INDICATED ADDRESS. TELEPHONE: (TDD) or 1/800 955-8770
(y, via Fla. Relay Service).
IMPORTANTE
Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificacién, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una
llamada telefonica no lo protegerd. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe
presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes
interesadas. Si usted no contesta la. demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser
despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal.
Existen otros requisitos legales. Silo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente.
Sino conoce aun abogado, puede [lamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal. que aparecen en
Ta amin telah:
14 Bula wieivnica.Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante
el tribunal, deberd usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona
denominada abajo como "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del
Demandante).
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auprés de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de téléphone est insuffisant pour vous protéger. Vous étes
oblige de déposer votre réponse écrite, avec mention du numéro de dossier ci-dessus et du nom
des parties nommées ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne déposez
pas votre réponse écrite dans le relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire,
votre argent, et vos biens peuvent étre saisis par la suite, sans aucun préavis ultérieur du tribunal.
Il y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requérir. les services immédiats d'un avocat.
Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez téléphoner a un service de référence d'avocats
ou a.un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a lannuaire de téléphones).
Si vous choisissez de déposer vous-méme une réponse écrite, il vous faudra également, en
méme temps que cette formalité, faire parvenir ou expédier une copie de votre réponse écrite au
"Plaintiff/Plaintifs Attorney" (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous
10627762-1IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: STANDING ORDER FOR
CASE MANAGEMENT FOR SUBMISSION
OF AGREED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
CASES FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021
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STANDING ORDER FOR CASE , MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION OF AGREED
“CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN IN CIVIL CASES
INTHE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021
AATAICON
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Pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), Florida Rule of General Practice and
Judicial Administration 2.545, and Administrative Order 3.107 entered by the Chief Judge of this
Circuit, the parties are informed of the following information and procedures applicable to civil
lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court on or after April 30, 2021:
1. SERVICE OF THIS ORDER, The Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this Order
with each Summons issued in this case. One copy of this Order is to:be filed with the Cierk of the
Circuit Court with proof of service.
2, CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The Supreme Court of Florida has
established guidelines for the prompt processing and resolution of civil cases. This Court has
adopted a case management system to help meet those guidelines. In contested cases, the parties
are required to participate in the case management system. The case management system requires
catly consultation and cogneration among the narties for the pronaration and submission of an
Agreed Case Management Plan and early involvement by the Court. The Agreed Case
Management Plan requires the parties to identify a case track, confer in good faith and attempt to
narrow the matters in controversy, identify the issues that require direct involvement by the Court,
and establish a schedule for addressing those issues! The Agreed Case Management Plan may be
accessed at the Court’s website at:, httns://1 5thcircuit.com/civil-differentiated-forms-and-orders,
Unless all of the Defendants have been served and have been defaulted or dropped, an Agreed
Case Management Pian must be submitted to the assigned divisional queue via ihe Court's oniine
scheduling system (OLS) as an attachment, in PDF format, to a proposed Order Accepting Agreéd
Case Management Plan on or before 130 days from the date of filing of the initial complaint. If
the parties are unable to agree on an Agreed Case Management Plan by the applicable deadline, a
a Case Track options include Expedited, Streamlined, General, or Complex. Case Tracks have been
established in orde ith the case disposition standards set forth in Florida Rule of General
m= AED NFINCDN
OIL 4. LIVIA JP]case management conference will be scheduled by the Court or the Court will review and issue an
Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the Parties. No matters that
arise as a result of this standing order, including lack of agreement, will be set on the Court’s
Uniform Motion Calendar and will, instead, be settled by the Court either at the case management
conference or via an Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the parties.
If a case management conference is scheduled, attendance by trial counsel and those ‘parties who
are not represented by counsel is mandatory.
If all Defendants are served and defaulted or diopped, the Plaintiff will file the appropriate
documentation to pursue a Default Final Judgment within 130 days of the filing of the complaint
and Final Judgment is to be entered or set for hearing within 150 days of the filing of the complaint.
3. MEDIATION/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR), ADR
provides parties with an out-of-court alternative to settling disagreements. Mediation is a type of
ADR wherein an n independent third party attempts to arrange a
the parties. The Court requires the parties to participate in Meaiai
agree to another form of ADR.
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unless tne parties
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, on this 26 day of April, 2021.
‘Siniamewe Circuit Judge
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Filing # 135210499 E-Filed 09/23/2021 04:32:56 PM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO. 2021-CA-007567 Plaintiff, Vv. VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC fik/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND HARRY RAYMOND, Defendant. / AFFIDAVIT OF IMPROPER SERVICE STATE OF FLORIDA } COUNTY OF PALM BEACH } Before me the undersigned authority personally appeared Christopher B. Choquette, who deposes and states: 1, I am Christopher B. Choquette, above the legal age of majority and otherwise competent to make this Affidavit. I am the counsel for Plaintiff, HVC & NC Limited Partnership. I make this affidavit of my own personal knowledge. 2. On July 14, 2021, a summons was improperly served on Melind Raymond as Records Custodian of Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC at 751 NW 9" Court, Boca Raton, FL 33486. A copy of the Return of Service is attached as Exhibit “A”. 3. Upon e-filing this Affidavit of improper Service with the court, an aitas summons will be submitted for issuance to be served on Defendant, Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC, fik/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc., c/o Derek Raymond, Registered Agent, 6780 E. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33487. 10842021-1 CHEN. DAIAARCACUAAIINTY Cl INGEDU ARDIIV7ZN FLED nainainngs n4.29-5e DNA PILL. PAL DLA VUUINE TT, PL, JUOL IE mDNUeeY, ULLIAN, voreuieue to Ut.ue.uU FiFURTHER AFFIANT:SAYETH NAUGHT. en Christopher B. Choquette The foregoing instrument was SWORN TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED before me this Oo ) day of September, 2021, by CHRISTOPHER B. CHOQUETTE, ESQ. who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification, and who did take an oath. NOTARY PUBLIC Sign: rine Wighalle Qhurgunseur Ree Antone Denton 70D AT\ IMLY COMMISSION DAPUES. ywLany s°72uq, Notary Public Stat Sef Micncte L Jourgensen 5. My Commission 3700s ono Expires 06/0 10842021-1Exhibit “A”Filing # 131116002 E-Filed 07/21/2021 01:10:50 PM RETURN OF SERVICE State of Florida Case Number; 2021-CA-007567 “Plaintiff; HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP vs, Defendant: County of PALM BEACH Te F2 VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC FIK/A WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. ET. AL For: CHRISTOPHER CHOQUETTE BERGER SINGERMAN LLP. $25 OKEECHOBEE BLVD. STE, 1280, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 Received by Kenny Allen a A WOOD SALES BY HARRY, IN # willy, 2024 ai 10:03 am fo be served on VINTAGE & SPECIAI » 751 Nw 9th Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486. |, Kenny Allen, do hereby affirm that on the 16th day of July, 2024 at 3:50 pm, f: CORPORATE: served by delivering a true copy of the SUMMONS thereon by me, to: Melind Raymond as Records Custodian of VINT/ Registered Agent, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486, and informed said person of the Procedure, Florida Statute 48.081 or other state statute as applicable. Description of Person Served: Age: 62, Sex’ F, Race/Skin Color: White, Height:.5'5", Y Under penalties of perjury, | declare that | have read the foregoing and that the facts state 18, have no interest in the above action, and am a Certified Process Server, in good sta effected in accordance with State Statutes. oe Circuit Court | LTY WOOD, LLC F/K/ ID COMPLAINT with the date and hour of service endorsed [AGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, in the absence of the or any other corporate officer at the address of: 754 Nw 9th contents therein, in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Weight: 140, Hair: Light Brown, Glasses: d in it are true. | am over the age of inding, in the county in which service was Kenny Allen Process Server # 2060 OUF Services, Inc. 13727 S.W. 152nd Street Suite 354 Miami, FL 33477 (954) 929-4215 e OIE_onoansacan reue tol Tae Our Job Serial Ref; OJF Job#2021011540 Copyright © 1992-2021 Database Services, inc. - Process Server's Toolbox V8 2ane ‘ “16: 7 L Filing # 130276587 E-Filed 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM DATE... |t-Joo ime, 3: SOpe ‘ mimiais: Ar DH QOLO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO. 2021-CA-007567 Plaintiff, v. VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC fik/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND HARRY RAYMOND, Defendant. / SUMMONS THE STATE OF FLORIDA To All Singular Sheriffs of Said State YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant, Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC fik/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc. 751 NW 9" Court Boca Raton, FL 33486 If service cannot be made on the Registered Agent because of the Agent's failure to be available for service of process as required by law, service may be made on (a) the president, vice- president or other head of the corporation; (b) in the absence of any person described in paragraph 1 janamar fal in tha ahaanaa Af a. Ameen: (2), on the cashier, treasurer, secretary or general manager: (C} in the absence of aay peison described in paragraphs (a) or (b), on any director; or (d) in the absence of any person described in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c), on any officer or business agent residing in the state. BERGER SINGERMAN 525 Okeechobee Blvd. | SUITE 1250 | West Palm Beach, FLORIDA 33401 t: 561-241-9500 | f: 561-241-0028 | WWW.BERGERSINGERMAN.COM FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK, 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM N54O -Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs’ attorney, to-wit: Christopher Choquette, Esq., whose address is: Berger Singerman LLP, 525 Okeechobee Blyd., Suite 1250, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 within 20 days after service of this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and. to file the original of the defenses With the Cierk of itis Court either before service on Piaintifis’ attorney or immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Jul 12 2021 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this day Joseph Abruzzo As Clerk of said Court Byzede + EF te 4 As Deputy Clerk JOSIE LUCCE IMPORTANT TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH NISARTIITIES ACT OF 1000 san AY aw AN UE I97U (oUAy, DISABLED PERSONS WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR “DISABILITIES, NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING AT THE INDICATED ADDRESS. TELEPHONE: (TDD) or 1/800 955-8770 (y, via Fla. Relay Service). IMPORTANTE Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta notificacién, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una llamada telefonica no lo protegerd. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la. demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitos legales. Silo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Sino conoce aun abogado, puede [lamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal. que aparecen en Ta amin telah: 14 Bula wieivnica.Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante el tribunal, deberd usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada abajo como "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante). IMPORTANT Des poursuites. judicaires ont été > entreprises contre, vous. Mord avez 20j jours consécutifs a partir Aste Anta dn In UG 14 GaLs Oc Tassignation ae cétié on pour agpaser line reponse CCinte a 1a yp) J auprés de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de téléphone est insuffisant pour vous protéger. Vous étes oblige de déposer votre réponse écrite, avec mention du numéro de dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommées ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne déposez pas votre réponse écrite dans le relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent étre saisis par la suite, sans aucun préavis ultérieur du tribunal. Il y a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requérir. les services immédiats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez téléphoner a un service de référence d'avocats ou a.un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a lannuaire de téléphones). Si vous choisissez de déposer vous-méme une réponse écrite, il vous faudra également, en méme temps que cette formalité, faire parvenir ou expédier une copie de votre réponse écrite au "Plaintiff/Plaintifs Attorney" (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous 10627762-1IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: STANDING ORDER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF AGREED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CASES FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021 ea / STANDING ORDER FOR CASE , MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION OF AGREED “CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN IN CIVIL CASES INTHE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021 AATAICON jw&mpuy Pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545, and Administrative Order 3.107 entered by the Chief Judge of this Circuit, the parties are informed of the following information and procedures applicable to civil lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court on or after April 30, 2021: 1. SERVICE OF THIS ORDER, The Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this Order with each Summons issued in this case. One copy of this Order is to:be filed with the Cierk of the Circuit Court with proof of service. 2, CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The Supreme Court of Florida has established guidelines for the prompt processing and resolution of civil cases. This Court has adopted a case management system to help meet those guidelines. In contested cases, the parties are required to participate in the case management system. The case management system requires catly consultation and cogneration among the narties for the pronaration and submission of an Agreed Case Management Plan and early involvement by the Court. The Agreed Case Management Plan requires the parties to identify a case track, confer in good faith and attempt to narrow the matters in controversy, identify the issues that require direct involvement by the Court, and establish a schedule for addressing those issues! The Agreed Case Management Plan may be accessed at the Court’s website at:, httns://1 5thcircuit.com/civil-differentiated-forms-and-orders, Unless all of the Defendants have been served and have been defaulted or dropped, an Agreed Case Management Pian must be submitted to the assigned divisional queue via ihe Court's oniine scheduling system (OLS) as an attachment, in PDF format, to a proposed Order Accepting Agreéd Case Management Plan on or before 130 days from the date of filing of the initial complaint. If the parties are unable to agree on an Agreed Case Management Plan by the applicable deadline, a a Case Track options include Expedited, Streamlined, General, or Complex. Case Tracks have been established in orde ith the case disposition standards set forth in Florida Rule of General m= AED NFINCDN OIL 4. LIVIA JP]case management conference will be scheduled by the Court or the Court will review and issue an Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the Parties. No matters that arise as a result of this standing order, including lack of agreement, will be set on the Court’s Uniform Motion Calendar and will, instead, be settled by the Court either at the case management conference or via an Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the parties. If a case management conference is scheduled, attendance by trial counsel and those ‘parties who are not represented by counsel is mandatory. If all Defendants are served and defaulted or diopped, the Plaintiff will file the appropriate documentation to pursue a Default Final Judgment within 130 days of the filing of the complaint and Final Judgment is to be entered or set for hearing within 150 days of the filing of the complaint. 3. MEDIATION/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR), ADR provides parties with an out-of-court alternative to settling disagreements. Mediation is a type of ADR wherein an n independent third party attempts to arrange a the parties. The Court requires the parties to participate in Meaiai agree to another form of ADR. weet ate 2 unless tne parties DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, on this 26 day of April, 2021. ‘Siniamewe Circuit Judge