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Filing # 183268041 E-Filed 10/04/2023 07:44:40 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. CACE22000165 DIVISION: 92 JUDGE Levenson, Jeffrey R. (09)
Shawnette Saddler, et al
Plaintiff(s) / Petitioner(s)
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Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Defendant(s) / Respondent(s)
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SCHEDULING ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
1. Within ten (10) days of this order, the moving party shall provide opposing counsel with a
copy of alt invoices, time records, cancelled checks, records evidencing services rendered, the name,
address and C.V. of their expert witness, and any other supporting documentation (which may be the
entire file other than the records kept in the Court file and any transcripts) for the fees and costs
requested.
2. Within fifteen (15) days of receiving movant's disclosures, the non-moving party
shall respond in writing to each line item of cost and fees. The Response shall agree to each item in
whole or in part, or state the legal and factual basis for any objection of the whole or part in question,
provide the name, address and C.V. of their expert, and cite any supporting legal authority. If there is
an agreement as to the entitlement in part to a particular fee/cost item, but disagreement with the total
amount replaced, the non-moving party shall state the amount believed to be reasonable.
3 Within fifteen (15) days ofreceipt of the agreements, objections and disclosures, the
moving party shall reply in writing to each objection, either agreeing with the objection, or if not, citing
any contrary legal authority.
4. The attorneys for all interested parties shall meet and review the disputed items,
reduce any stipulations to writing, and provide the Court with an Agreed Order. Thereafter, the experts
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may be deposed.
5. The parties and counsel are directed to exercise good faith in complying with the
terms of this Order. The Court will first consider Motions to Compel Compliance with this Order, and
if necessary may then consider Motions for Sanctions with regard to unreasonable delays, requests for
fees and/or costs, any untenable objections thereto, or any other failure to follow any Order Compelling
Compliance.
6. This matter must be referred to mediation or arbitration prior to scheduling a
hearing.
7. The hearing to determine the amount of fees/costs to award shall not take place until
all counsel file a certification with the Court that all discovery in connection with all fee/cost issues. has
been completed. Any lack of cooperation regarding certification or discovery shall be brought to the
Courts attention as soon as possible by way of Motion to Compel Compliance with the Scheduling
Order.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Broward County, Florida on 4th day of October. 2023.
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CACE22000165 10-04-2023 10:22 AM
Hon. Jeffrey Levenson
CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Electronically Signed by Jeffrey Levenson
Copies Furnished To:
Garrett Elsinger, Esq. E-mail :
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Garrett Elsinger, Esq., E-mail :
Joseph Jesus Portuondo, E-mail:
Pamela D. Simons, E-mail :
Pamela D. Simons, E-mail :
Pamela D. Simons, E-mail :
Peter J. Mineo, E-mail : JTome@mineolaw.com
Peter J. Mineo, E-mail :
Peter J. Mineo, E-mail : lhoyt@mineolaw.com
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Case Number: CACE22000165
Samuel D Lopez, E-mail :
Samuel D Lopez, E-mail :
Samuel D Lopez, E-mail :
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Filing # 183268041 E-Filed 10/04/2023 07:44:40 PM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. CACE22000165 DIVISION: 92 JUDGE Levenson, Jeffrey R. (09) Shawnette Saddler, et al Plaintiff(s) / Petitioner(s) V Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company Defendant(s) / Respondent(s) i SCHEDULING ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES 1. Within ten (10) days of this order, the moving party shall provide opposing counsel with a copy of alt invoices, time records, cancelled checks, records evidencing services rendered, the name, address and C.V. of their expert witness, and any other supporting documentation (which may be the entire file other than the records kept in the Court file and any transcripts) for the fees and costs requested. 2. Within fifteen (15) days of receiving movant's disclosures, the non-moving party shall respond in writing to each line item of cost and fees. The Response shall agree to each item in whole or in part, or state the legal and factual basis for any objection of the whole or part in question, provide the name, address and C.V. of their expert, and cite any supporting legal authority. If there is an agreement as to the entitlement in part to a particular fee/cost item, but disagreement with the total amount replaced, the non-moving party shall state the amount believed to be reasonable. 3 Within fifteen (15) days ofreceipt of the agreements, objections and disclosures, the moving party shall reply in writing to each objection, either agreeing with the objection, or if not, citing any contrary legal authority. 4. The attorneys for all interested parties shall meet and review the disputed items, reduce any stipulations to writing, and provide the Court with an Agreed Order. Thereafter, the experts Page 1 of 3 *** FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL BRENDA D. FORMAN, CLERK 10/04/2023 07:44:40 PM.**** Case Number: CACE22000165 may be deposed. 5. The parties and counsel are directed to exercise good faith in complying with the terms of this Order. The Court will first consider Motions to Compel Compliance with this Order, and if necessary may then consider Motions for Sanctions with regard to unreasonable delays, requests for fees and/or costs, any untenable objections thereto, or any other failure to follow any Order Compelling Compliance. 6. This matter must be referred to mediation or arbitration prior to scheduling a hearing. 7. The hearing to determine the amount of fees/costs to award shall not take place until all counsel file a certification with the Court that all discovery in connection with all fee/cost issues. has been completed. Any lack of cooperation regarding certification or discovery shall be brought to the Courts attention as soon as possible by way of Motion to Compel Compliance with the Scheduling Order. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Broward County, Florida on 4th day of October. 2023. -/7 c*EGUL,eeia:5LLILO:23 o:22 AM?? CACE22000165 10-04-2023 10:22 AM Hon. Jeffrey Levenson CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Electronically Signed by Jeffrey Levenson Copies Furnished To: Garrett Elsinger, Esq. E-mail : , Garrett Elsinger, Esq., E-mail : Joseph Jesus Portuondo, E-mail: Pamela D. Simons, E-mail : Pamela D. Simons, E-mail : Pamela D. Simons, E-mail : Peter J. Mineo, E-mail : JTome@mineolaw.com Peter J. Mineo, E-mail : Peter J. Mineo, E-mail : lhoyt@mineolaw.com Page 2 of 3 Case Number: CACE22000165 Samuel D Lopez, E-mail : Samuel D Lopez, E-mail : Samuel D Lopez, E-mail : Page 3 of 3