On March 23, 2021 a
Order
was filed
involving a dispute between
Rutherford, Kristin,
and
Allstate Fire And Casualty Insurance Company,
Benoit, Katherine,
for AUTO NEGLIGENCE
in the District Court of Escambia County.
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Filing # 131946555 E-Filed 08/03/2021 02:45:43 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
KRISTIN RUTHERFORD,
Plaintiff,
CASE NO. 2021-CA-000681
vs.
DIVISION: E
KATHERINE BENOIT and
ALLSTATE FIRE AND CASUALTY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant.
/
ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
In order to explore possible settlement of this cause, expedite this proceeding for the
interests of the parties and others affected, efficiently utilize judicial resources, and ensure the
cause is ready for final hearing, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED THAT
A. A thirty (30) minute case management conference is scheduled before the Honorable
Jan Shackelford located at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center,
Pensacola, Florida, on Monday, the 25" day of October, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. Central Time. All
counsel are required to have their personal calendars. ALL PARTIES are required to
attend the conference unless excused by the Judge. If a party is represented by counsel,
only the attorney is required to attend.
This hearing will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Instructions to participate should be
shared with the court reporter if the parties want the hearing recorded.
Join Zoom Meeting from Computer
https://zoom.us/j/7623753843
Meeting ID: 762 375 3843
Dial-in from telephone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Primary)
+1929 205 6099 US (Secondary)
Meeting ID: 762 375 3843B. Counsel or the parties pro se shall be prepared to discuss with the Judge the following
matters:
10.
11.
Scheduling or rescheduling the service of motions, pleadings, and other
papers.
Setting of jury or judge trial.
Coordinating the progress of the case if complex litigation factors are
present.
Limiting, scheduling, ordering, or expediting discovery.
Scheduling disclosure of expert witnesses and the discovery of facts
known and opinions held by such experts.
Scheduling or hearing motions related to admission or exclusion of
evidence.
The status of settlement negotiations and pursuing the possibilities of
settlement.
Requiring filing of preliminary stipulations if issues can be narrowed.
The status of previously ordered mediation and the ordering of mediation
on other issues.
Appointing court experts and allocating the expenses for the appointment.
Scheduling other conferences or determining other matters that may aid in
the disposition of the case.
C. Counsel or the parties pro se shall e-file and submit a courtesy copy to the Judge,
and serve on opposing counsel or party pro se, not less than 48 hours before the Case
Management Conference, a written statement that contains the following:
1.
2.
3.
Undisputed issues.
Disputed issues.
Issues of law that the Judge should decide before this case can be resolved.4. (a) Issues in dispute that cannot be resolved by mediation.
(b) Information needed and your schedule for obtaining necessary
information before a mediation conference.
5. A proposed discovery schedule.
FAILURE OF ANY PARTY TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS
ORDER MAY RESULT IN STRIKING OF PLEADINGS, OR PARTS OF THEM, OR
STAYING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNTIL THIS ORDER IS OBEYED OR
DISMISSING THE ACTION OR RENDERING JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT AGAINST
THE DISOBEDIENT PARTY.
THIS CONFERENCE IS SET WITHOUT CLEARING THE TIME WITH
COUNSEL OR THE PARTIES PRO SE. IF THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE TIME
IS_INCONVENIENT FOR COUNSEL OR THE PARTIES, IT WILL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THAT PERSON TO RESCHEDULE THE CONFERENCE
IMMEDIATELY _ UPON RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER BY CONTACTING THE
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT TO THE UNDERSIGNED JUDGE.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.
df JUDGE JAN SHACKELFORD in 2021 CA 000681
on 08/03/2021 11:06:08 XZ76I5ag
JAN SHACKELFORD
CIRCUIT JUDGE
Copies to:
Lead counsel shall provide copy to co-counsel
Brian Connors, Esq.
Counsel for Plaintiff
Nicole E. Blais, Esq. & Bobby L. Whitney, Jr., Esq.
Counsel for Katherine Benoit
Virgil W. Wright, IIL Esq.
Counsel for Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:
Court Administration, ADA Liaison
Escambia County
190 Governmental Center, 5" Floor
Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone (850) 595-4400 Fax (850) 595-0360
ADA.Escambia@flcourts |. gov
at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.”
Document Filed Date
August 03, 2021
Case Filing Date
March 23, 2021
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Filing # 131946555 E-Filed 08/03/2021 02:45:43 PM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION KRISTIN RUTHERFORD, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 2021-CA-000681 vs. DIVISION: E KATHERINE BENOIT and ALLSTATE FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant. / ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE In order to explore possible settlement of this cause, expedite this proceeding for the interests of the parties and others affected, efficiently utilize judicial resources, and ensure the cause is ready for final hearing, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED THAT A. A thirty (30) minute case management conference is scheduled before the Honorable Jan Shackelford located at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida, on Monday, the 25" day of October, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. Central Time. All counsel are required to have their personal calendars. ALL PARTIES are required to attend the conference unless excused by the Judge. If a party is represented by counsel, only the attorney is required to attend. This hearing will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Instructions to participate should be shared with the court reporter if the parties want the hearing recorded. Join Zoom Meeting from Computer https://zoom.us/j/7623753843 Meeting ID: 762 375 3843 Dial-in from telephone +1 312 626 6799 US (Primary) +1929 205 6099 US (Secondary) Meeting ID: 762 375 3843B. Counsel or the parties pro se shall be prepared to discuss with the Judge the following matters: 10. 11. Scheduling or rescheduling the service of motions, pleadings, and other papers. Setting of jury or judge trial. Coordinating the progress of the case if complex litigation factors are present. Limiting, scheduling, ordering, or expediting discovery. Scheduling disclosure of expert witnesses and the discovery of facts known and opinions held by such experts. Scheduling or hearing motions related to admission or exclusion of evidence. The status of settlement negotiations and pursuing the possibilities of settlement. Requiring filing of preliminary stipulations if issues can be narrowed. The status of previously ordered mediation and the ordering of mediation on other issues. Appointing court experts and allocating the expenses for the appointment. Scheduling other conferences or determining other matters that may aid in the disposition of the case. C. Counsel or the parties pro se shall e-file and submit a courtesy copy to the Judge, and serve on opposing counsel or party pro se, not less than 48 hours before the Case Management Conference, a written statement that contains the following: 1. 2. 3. Undisputed issues. Disputed issues. Issues of law that the Judge should decide before this case can be resolved.4. (a) Issues in dispute that cannot be resolved by mediation. (b) Information needed and your schedule for obtaining necessary information before a mediation conference. 5. A proposed discovery schedule. FAILURE OF ANY PARTY TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN STRIKING OF PLEADINGS, OR PARTS OF THEM, OR STAYING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNTIL THIS ORDER IS OBEYED OR DISMISSING THE ACTION OR RENDERING JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT AGAINST THE DISOBEDIENT PARTY. THIS CONFERENCE IS SET WITHOUT CLEARING THE TIME WITH COUNSEL OR THE PARTIES PRO SE. IF THE SCHEDULED CONFERENCE TIME IS_INCONVENIENT FOR COUNSEL OR THE PARTIES, IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THAT PERSON TO RESCHEDULE THE CONFERENCE IMMEDIATELY _ UPON RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER BY CONTACTING THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT TO THE UNDERSIGNED JUDGE. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. df JUDGE JAN SHACKELFORD in 2021 CA 000681 on 08/03/2021 11:06:08 XZ76I5ag JAN SHACKELFORD CIRCUIT JUDGE Copies to: Lead counsel shall provide copy to co-counsel Brian Connors, Esq. Counsel for Plaintiff Nicole E. Blais, Esq. & Bobby L. Whitney, Jr., Esq. Counsel for Katherine Benoit Virgil W. Wright, IIL Esq. Counsel for Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Escambia County 190 Governmental Center, 5" Floor Pensacola, FL 32502 Phone (850) 595-4400 Fax (850) 595-0360 ADA.Escambia@flcourts |. gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.”