Item Q1
Memorandum
To: Richard Collins, County Attorney
From: Bob Shillinger, Asst. County Attorney
Date: March 14, 2005
Re: March 2005 litigation report
NEW CASES FILED AGAINST THE COUNTY
BaukniQht, et al. v. Monroe County TBA
11th Cir. Ct. of Appeals Judges: TBA Date Filed: 2/11/05
Appeal of denial of attorney's fees motion filed against the County by takings
case plaintiffs. County had removed the case to Federal Court; plaintiffs sought
remand and attorneys fees. Case was remanded to state court but fees denied.
Growth Management
Status: Appeal being litigated by Johnson, Anselmo who handled
underlying case.
Next Activity:
Appellant's brief due.
Billing to Date:
None.
Fed. Nat'l MortQ. Assoc. v. M. Coleman, Monroe County, et ai, CA K 05-171
16th Circuit Judge: Jones Date Filed: 2/18/05
Mortgage foreclosure case where County holds an inferior interest to bank due to
Article V liens imposed against a person claiming interest in the property.
Mayor served 2/28/05.
Current Status:
Assigned to ACA Mercado.
Next Activity:
Responsive pleading due March 21,2005.
Time:
.5
Costs:
0.00
WalQreens & Gadinsky v. Monroe County CA P 05-120
16th Circuit Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 3/11/05
Petition for certiorari review of DOAH administrative order upholding 1 of 6
findings supporting denial of major conditional use application for redevelopment
of Big Pine Scotty's into Walgreens. No service as of this date.
Current Status:
File with Court for preliminary review.
Next Activity:
Respond if Court finds petition sufficient.
Time:
.5
Costs:
0.00
CASES CLOSED WITHIN LAST MONTH
EleQant Kitchens & Baths, Inc. et al v. MC Contractor's Board 3D04-2993
Third DCA Judge: TBA Date Filed: 11/29/04
Certiorari review to Third DCA of next entry. (ACA Mercado).
Growth Management/Building/Contractor's Examining Board
Status:
Cert. denied, County prevailed.
Next Activity:
Close.
Time:
10.5
Costs: 0.00
EleQant Kitchens & Baths, Inc. et al v. MC Contractor's Board CA M 03-312
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 10/30/2003
Appeal from Contractor's Examining Board of a violation for aiding and abetting
an unlicensed contractor. ACA Mercado is handling this case.
Growth Management/Building/Contractor's Examining Board
Status:
County prevailed; Court affirmed Contractor's Board's decision.
Next Activity:
Close.
Time:
17.0
Costs: 0.00
Hinote Construction v. Monroe County CA P 03-344
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Garcia Date Filed: 6/18/2003
Civil Rights action arising out of a denial by the Planning Commission of a
transfer of commercial square footage to the proposed Walgreen's in Key Largo.
Growth Management.
Current Status:
Plaintiff execute release 2/24/05.
Next Activity:
Close file.
Time: 26.5 hours
Costs: $50.46
Monroe County Bail Bonds v. State ex reI. Monroe County CF K 03-765
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 817/03
Bail bond appeal in State v. James Thomas Hastings, 2003 MM 1845 K.
Current Status: Court dismissed appeal on 6/3/04.
Next Activity:
Close file.
Time: 8.7 hour
Costs: none to date
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Monroe County Bail Bonds v. State ex reI. Monroe County CF K 03-754
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 817/03
Bail bond appea in State v. David Paul Saunders, 2002 MM 2083 K.
Current Status: 12/6/04, Court affirmed trial court's ruling; County prevailed.
Next Activity:
Close file.
Time: 8.8 hour
Costs: none to date
Smart PlanninQ & Growth Coalition v. Monroe County CA P 04-8
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 1/13/04
Certiorari Petition and Declaratory Judgment act alleging that County's
settlement with Hinote Construction, Inc. is inconsistent with compo plan.
Growth Management
Status:
Closed.
Next Activity:
Close file.
Time: 30.0 hours
Costs:
Stevenson, MK v. Monroe County 3D04-1715
Third DCA Judges: TBA Filed: 6/20/04
Appeal of Judge Payne's ruling upholding majority of Code Enforcement Special
Master's decision regarding Caribbean Village storage sign.
Current Status: Case returning to circuit court for disposition.
Next Activity: Close file.
Time: 1.0 hours Costs: none
Turner, Marcia v. Monroe County CA P 04-329
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 7/8/04
Appeal of order entered by Code Enforcement Special Master
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Status:
Dismissed by Court. No appeal taken. Final order.
Next Activity:
Close.
Time:
3.6
Costs: 0.00
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GENERAL LITIGATION
Charles, Marie v. Monroe Countv EEOC 150-2005-00083
EEOC Miami Date Filed: 10/15/04
Allegations of civil rights violation due to discrimination on national origin.
Community Services/Transportation
Status:
EEOC closed its investigation due to insufficient evidence.
Next Activity:
Charles has 90 days to file suit or waive claim
Time:
12.5
Costs:
15.00
Clav, Robert Leefi John & Li ChiunQ Movant v. Monroe Countv CA M 04-05
Circuit Court 16t Judge: Jones Date Filed:01/05/04
Mandamus Petition/takings case regarding Big Pine properties. Mayor served
1/8/04. Growth Management.
Status:
Court approved settlement agreement.
Next Activity:
Awaiting dismissal by Petitioners.
Time: 3.3
Costs:
None
Collins, Thomas et al v. Monroe Countv
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne
Takings action brought by 11 groups of plaintiffs.
Growth Management; CAY co-counsel with Freilich, Leitner & Carlise.
CA M 04-379
Date Filed: 11/22/04
Status:
Discovery.
Next Activity: Motion to continue 3/22/05 partial summary judgment
hearing set for 3/15/05. Deposition set for 3/15/05.
Time: 54.0
Costs: 0.00
DrewinQ, Janice v. Monroe Countv
Third DCA Judges: TBA Date Filed:
Appeal of denial of writ of mandamus in personnel matter.
Community Services/Social Services
3D 04-3044
11/29/04
Status:
Appellant's brief due March 15, 2005.
Next Activity:
Respond to Appellant's brief.
Time: 2.1
Costs:
0.00
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DrewinQ, Janice v. James Roberts as County Administrator CA K 04-686
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/25/04
Mandamus action seeking hearing in personnel dispute between plaintiff and her
supervisor Louis Latorre. Community Affairs/Social Services
Status:
Drewing appealed Circuit's denial of writ to Third DCA.
Next Activity:
Stayed pending appeal.
Time:
19.5
Costs:
0.00
Evans, Brian v. Monroe County 04-CIV-10033-JLK
U.S.Dist.,S.D.Fla. (Key West) Judge: King Date Filed: 5/6/04
Civil action against the County, and others, arising from actions of Sheriff's office
in publicizing the rescission of a warrant it had obtained for his arrest. MCSO
Current Status: Court awarded County & Sheriff $4579.00 in attorney's fees
against Evans for filing frivolous suit. Decision appealed.
Next Activity:
Collection
Time: 9.5
Costs:
0.00
Florida Keys Citizens Coalition v. State & Monroe County DOAH 04-2756
DOAH Judge: Carolyn Holifield Date Filed: 08/05/04
Administrative Rule challenge to agreement with State. CAY co-counsel with
Johnson, Anselmo. Growth Management
Current Status:
Proposed final orders subm itted 1/28/05.
Next Activity:
Awaiting decision by Administrative Law Judge.
CAY Time: 178.6 Costs: TBA
Monroe County v. Florida Detroit Diesel SC K 05 TBA
County Court (Sm. Claims) Judge: Date Filed: 3/11/05
Collection action seeking reimbursement for $4,905.00 in clean up costs
associated with improperly installed machinery.
Fleet management/Risk Management
Current Status: Complaint filed.
Next Activity: Serve Defendant.
Time: 12.2 Costs: $112.00
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Monroe County v. Mark FraleiQh CAP 03-647
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 12/8/3
Ejectment action against owner of structures located on County right-of-way.
Public Works.
Current Status:
Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity: Discovery, negotiations.
Time: 19.5
Costs: NONE
Neuman, Kenneth v. Monroe County CA K 04-663
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/21/04
Action for damages and to compel County to issue building permits for property
on Big Pine. County settled similar suit in April. Mayor served 6/25/04.
Growth Management
Status: CAY serving as co-counsel. Discovery phase. Settlement
negotiations ongoing.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Time:
5.8
Costs:
0.00
Nunziante, Maril*n v. Monroe County CA K 04-1227
Circuit Court 16t Judge: Jones Date Filed: 11/18/04
Suit over admission practices at Bayshore Manor seeking to invalidate practice of
requiring family members to subsidize those who can't afford the full rate.
Community Services/Social Services; Mayor served 11/19/04.
Status:
Discovery.
Next Activity:
File Answer.
Time:
55.2
Costs: 0.00
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Osborn, Jeff v. Monroe County CAP 04-565
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 11/24/04
Second of two certorari petitions challenging development approval given on the
Northstar project. Growth Management. No service yet.
Status:
Awaiting ruling by Court on whether petition states a claim.
Next Activity:
Respond to petition and Court's order, if entered.
Time:
0.1
Costs:
0.00
PBP Marina, Inc. v. Monroe County CA K 02-561
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: May 2002
Cert. Petition appeal from denial of rezoning on Geiger Key Marina.
Growth Management
Current Status:
BOCC agreed to rehear issue at 4/20/05 BOCC meeting.
Next Activity:
Execute settlement agreement, set up hearing for April 20th.
Time: 22.2 hour
Costs:
none to date
Teal, Kimberly & Keith v. Michael AnQel, Monroe County, et al CA M 04404
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/16/04
Declaratory judgment action by property owners seeking half of a road
purportedly abandoned by County and then quitclaimed to City of Marathon
which was subject of litigation in 2002.
Public Works
Status:
County filed motion to dismiss on 1/7/05.
Next Activity:
Hearing on motion to be set.
Time: 1.3
Costs:
0.00
Tuttle, David, Peter Rosasco & Harley Evans v. Monroe County CAM 04-243
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 6/30/04
Action for damages and to compel County to issue building permits for property
on Big Pine. County settled similar suit in April. Growth Management
Status:
Settled; 3 of 4 releases issued.
Next Activity:
Dismissal if DCA doesn't object to permits.
Time:
2.9
Costs:
0.00
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POTENTIAL CASES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED
Lloyd Good v. Monroe County CA K 04 -----
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
On 11/24/03, the County was served with notice of a claim under the Bert J.
Harris Act regarding two parcels of property owned by Lloyd Good.
Growth Management.
Current Status:
Settlement discussions underway.
Next Activity:
conditional use.
None. Stayed during Good's application for major
Time: 2.1 hours
Costs:
$5.56
TSA v. Monroe County Aviation Department 2004 FLL 0048-51,54
TSA Admin. Hearing ALJ: TBA Date Filed: 5/18/2004
KWIA received notice of proposed civil penalty ($10,000) on each of five alleged
security violations. Settled five cases for $7000.00
Key West International Airport
Status:
Settlement approved 2/16/05.
Next Activity:
Finalize paperwork, close files.
Time: 32.2
Costs: $7000.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT APPEALS
Decker, Harry v. Monroe County 3D05-305
Third DCA Judges: TBA Date Filed: 2/14/05
Appeal of circuit court's decision upholding Code Enforcement Special
Magistrate's decision finding property owner in violation of OSTDS ordinance.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Status:
March 9, 2005, Third DCA ordered County to file response.
Next Activity:
County's response due April 11 , 2005.
Time: 1.0
Costs:
0.00
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Decker, Harry v. Monroe County
Circuit Court 16th Judge Payne
This is an appeal of a code enforcement OSTDS case.
CA K 01-1252
Date Filed: 10/5/01
Current Status: Decker appealed this decision to Third DCA on 2/14/5.
Next Activity: None, pending appeal. See 3D-05-305.
Time: 19.0 hours Costs: none
Eads, Barbara v. Monroe County CAP 03-117
Circuit Court 16th Judge Garcia Date Filed: 2/27/03
This is a code enforcement appeal of the special master's order finding the Lowe
House to be in unsafe condition and setting forth a compliance schedule.
Status:
Appeal stayed pending review by HPC.
Next Activity: Status check 4/1/05.
Time: 3.6 hours Costs: none
Fuchs, WalburQa v. Monroe County
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Vernon
This is a code enforcement appeal of an OSTDS case.
CA K 01-1251
Date Filed: 10/5/01
Current Status: The County's brief filed.
Next Activity:
Await Court's decision.
Time: 11.5 hours Costs: none
Stevenson, MK v. Monroe County CA K 02-257
Circuit Court 16th Judge Payne Filed: 2/26/02
Appeal of a finding that Caribbean Village storage sign was an off premises sign.
Current Status: Appeal and cross appeal of this decision dismissed by both
parties.
Next Activity: Await return of jurisdiction from 3d DCA so can issue
mandate to code enforcement special magistrate.
Time: 31.0 hours Costs: none
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CODE ENFORCEMENT FORECLOSURES/COLLECTIONS
Monroe County v. Mario Alfonso CA K 03-1458
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed: 12108/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the sacc on 6/18/03.
Fine fixed at $91,450.00.
Current Status:
Settled.
Next Activity: Awaiting sale by Defendant.
Time: 23.6 hour
Costs: $151.70
Monroe County v. Holly Grace Blandeaux SC K 05-TBA
Small Claims Judge: TBA Date Filed: TBA
Code enforcement collection action authorized by sacc on 7/14/04.
Fine is fixed at $584.88.
Current Status: Demand letter returned unclaimed, complaint drafted.
Next Activity: File suit in small claims court.
Time: 2.4 Costs: 0.00
Monroe County v. Patricia Cambo, et al CA K 04 578
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 5/27/04
Action authorized by the sacc 12/17/3. Fine fixed at $62,800.00. Three
defendants: M/M Joel Rogers, current owners; Patricia M. Cambo, violator/former
owner. Settled for $10,000.00.
Current Status: Agreement with Mayor for signature.
Next Activity: Finalize paperwork, close case.
Time: 16.7 hour
Costs: $0.00
Monroe County v. Dirk Damrau CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the sacc 6/18/03. Fine was
$169,900.00 as of 7/18/03 and accruing at $200.00 per day.
Current Status: Compliance achieved.
Next Activity:
File suit.
Time: 1.6 hour
Costs: none to date
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Monroe County v. William L. Davis CA P 04-181
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 4/15/04
Action to collect $29,500.00 code enforcement fine from former owner of property
who fraudulently sold property to innocent owner. OF in Federal prison.
Current Status:
Motion for Final Judgment filed.
Next Activity:
Hearing on motion scheduled for 4/13/05.
Time: 5.6 hour
Costs:
$21 .00
Monroe County v. Reinaldo DelQado & Lourdes Nunez CA P 05 TBA
County Court (Civil) Judge: ptomey Date Filed: TBA
Collection action authorized by sacc on 6/16/04. Fine set at $6600.00.
Current Status:
Researching issues raised by owners re: timely compliance.
Next Activity:
Status check 3/1/5.
Time: 2.0
Costs:
0.00
Monroe County v. Dan Gleason SC P 03 - 165
Small Claims Court Judge: ptomey Date Filed: 8/5/03
Small claims action for a money judgment to collect $520.00 in unpaid code
enforcement fines and costs authorized by the sacc in April of 2003.
Current Status:
Final judgment registered w/ Oept. of State.
Next Activity: Continue w/ enforcement proceedings.
Time: 9.5 hours
Costs: $65.92
Monroe County v. Marshall Golnick CC K 04-TBA
County Court Judge: TBA Date Filed: TBA
Collection action authorized by sacc on 6/16/04. Fine set at $11,300.00.
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity: File suit.
Time:
6.5
Costs: 0.00
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Monroe County v. Jack HaQopian, CA P 03-529
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: GARCIA Date Filed: 10/1/03
Code enforcement collection action authorized by sacc on 8/20/03. Fine was
$203,100.00 as of 9/30/03 and accruing at $250.00 per day.
Current Status: County filed Motion for Summary Judgment.
Next Activity: Motion for summary judgment hearing, tba.
Time: 9.1
Costs:
$20.00.
Monroe County v. Dorothy HouQh CA P 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Code enforcement collection action authorized by sacc on 9/17/03. As of
9/25/3 lien valued at $25,050.00 and accruing at $50.00 per day.
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity: File suit.
Time: 1.0
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. James Jeanquenat CA P 05 ------------
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Code Enforcement collection action authorized by sacc on 4/21/04. As of that
date, the fine was $136,100.00 and accruing at $500.00 per day.
Current Status:
Negotiating with owner.
Next Activity:
Status check 4/1/05.
Time: .7
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. Key LarQo Ocean Resorts Coop, Inc. CA P 96-260
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Garcia Date Filed: 5/20/96
This is an action to foreclose a code enforcement lien.
Current Status: Revised development agreement application being reviewed
by Growth Management.
Next Activity:
Status report due 4/1/05.
Time: 36.6 hours
Costs: $340.00
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Monroe County v. Pedro Liz (Bakery) CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Code enforcement collection action authorized by sacc on 7/17/03 when fine
was $119,900.00 and accruing at $200.00 per day.
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity:
File suit.
Time: 1.0
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. Pedro Liz (Trailer) CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Code enforcement collection action authorized by sacc on 9/17/03. As of
9/25/3 lien valued at $133,300.00 & accruing at $200 per day.
Current Status: Title search in progress.
Next Activity: File suit.
Time: .5
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. Lily Marks CA K 03-1152
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 10/2/3
Two code enforcement collection actions authorized by sacc on 8/20/03 and
12/27/03. As of 5/26/04, fines totaled $537,950.00 and accruing at $750/day.
Current Status: Discovery.
Next Activity: Move for summary judgment.
Time: 4.0
Costs:
$20.00
Monroe County v. Arthur Mehr (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the sacc 6/18/03.
Fine had reached $28,380 on 7/18/03 and continues to accrue at $20 per day.
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity: File suit.
Time: 2.1 hour
Costs: $150.00
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Monroe County v. Safe Harbor Marine Railway Corp. CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the sacc 6/18/03.
As of 1/1/4, lien totaled $106,700.00.
Current Status: Title search pending.
Next Activity:
File suit once search is complete.
Time: 1.5 hour
Costs: none to date
Monroe County v. Joseph Sutton CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the sacc 6/18/03.
Fine was approximately $18,000.00 when compliance achieved.
Current Status: Property in compliance. Negotiating with owner.
Next Activity:
Status report 2/1/5.
Time: 1.5 hour
Costs: none
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CASES BEING LITIGATED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL
(other than Morgan & Hendrick)
Ferencik, Libanoff, Brandt, Bustamante and Williams, P.A.
Monroe County v. Bender & Associates. et al CA K 03 915
Circuit 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 8/4/03
Suit filed against Bender & Associates, D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc., Security
Impact Glass Holdings, L.L.C., and Preservation Services, Inc. for breach of
contract and negligent misrepresentation arising from the defective design,
fabrication, and/or installation of the windows in the Gato building.
Status:
Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity:
Motion to dismiss 3/17/05.
Billing to date:
$39,676.00
Costs:
$5,603.78
Monroe County v. LodQe Construction. et al. CA K 00-617
Circuit 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 5/11/2000
Suit filed against general contractor Lodge Construction & its surety for breach of
contract to build Gato Building.
Status: Reserved on appeal November 24, 2004. New trial granted.
Mandate issued 2/16/05.
Next Activity:
Set for trial.
Billing to date:
$297,767.75
Costs:
$71,522.28
Bob Freilich & Tyson Smith
Collins. Thomas et al v. Monroe County
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne
Takings action brought by 11 groups of plaintiffs.
Growth Management
CA M 04-379
Date Filed: 11/22/04
Status:
County filed Third Party complaint. Waiting to serve the State.
Next Activity:
3/22/05.
Serve state; discovery, motions. Hearings 3/15/05 &
Billing to date:
$55,429.49
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Johnson, Anselmo Murdoch Burke & George
BaukniQht, Ska~s & Rockett v. Monroe County CA P 04-451
Circuit Court 16 Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 9/24/04
Inverse condemnation/takings case filed by Jimmy & Nancy Bauknight, Teague
Skaggs, & Kathleen Rockett for three lots on Big Pine Key. Mayor served 10/4/4.
Growth Management
Status:
Federal Court remanded to state court.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to date:
$832.24
Costs:
0.00
BaukniQht, SkaQQs & Rockett v. Monroe County 04 CV 10105
U.S. D.C. S.Fla. Judge: Moore Date Filed: 11/1/04
Inverse condemnation/takings case filed by Jimmy & Nancy Bauknight, Teague
Skaggs, & Kathleen Rockett for three lots on Big Pine Key. Mayor served 10/4/4.
Growth Management
Status: Federal Court remanded to state court. Attorney's fee motion
appealed to 11 th Cricuit
Next Activity: None.
Billing to date:
none
Costs:
0.00
Florida Keys Citizens Coalition v. State & Monroe County DOAH 04-2756
DOAH Judge: Carolyn Holifield Date Filed: 08/05/04
Administrative Rule challenge to agreement with State to fund purchases of
environmentally sensitive lands, provide perm its for workforce housing, etc; CAY
serving as co-counsel.
Growth Management
Status:
Recommended final order filed 1/28/05.
Next Activity:
Awaiting decision of Court.
Billing to Date:
$59,464.92
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Moore, Russell v. Monroe County CA P 04-452
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 9/24/04
Mandamusllnverse condemnation/takings case filed for one lot on Big Pine.
Mayor served on 10/4/4. Growth Management
Status:
Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to Date:
$499.50.
Neuman, Kenneth v. Monroe County CA K 04-663
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/21/04
Action for damages and to compel County to issue building permits for property
on Big Pine. CAY serving as co-counsel.
Growth Management
Status:
Discovery.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to Date:
$2,326.92
Purdy, Jolly & Giuffreda, P.A.
Evans, Brian v. Monroe County 04-CIV-10033-JLK
U.S.Dist.,S.D.Fla. (Miami) Judge: King Date Filed: 5/6/04
Civil action against the County, and others, arising from actions of Sheriff's office
in publicizing the rescission of a warrant it had obtained for his arrest. MCSO
Current Status: Court awarded County & Sheriff $4579.00 in attorney's fees
against Evans for filing frivolous suit & denied Evan's motion to stay enforcement
of judgment pending appeal.
Next Activity:
Collection.
Billing to Date:
none
Costs:
0.00
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Evans, Brian v. Monroe County, et al. CIV S 04-1042 LRH
U.S. D.C. Nevada Judge: Date Filed: 7/28/04
Same allegations as Evans v. Monroe County, et a/,_04-CIV-1 0033-JLK, see
above, where County is seeking sanctions against Evans for vexatious and
frivolous litigation. MCSO
Current Status: Evans has appealed dismissal by Court. County & Sheriff
seeking attorney's fees.
Next Activity:
Awaiting court's ruling on attorney's fee motion.
Billing to Date:
none
Costs: 0.00
Evans, Brian v. KW Citizen, Monroe County, et al CV S 04-1742-KJD-LRL
U.S. Dist. Ct. Nevada Judge: Date Filed: 1/6/2005
Latest suit by chronic litigant/lounge singer claiming that he was defamed by
misstatements by MCSa employee printed in Key West Citizen.
MCSO
Status: Evans voluntarily dismissed case on 2/11/05. Evans states he is
going to or has re-filed case.
Next Activity:
Await service.
Time: .2
Costs:
0.00
Evans, Brian v. MCSO, Monroe County, et al. 04-17429
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judges: TBA Date Filed: 12/09/2004
Appeal of Nevada Court's dismissal of suit against County, Sheriff, and State
Attorney on jurisdictional grounds.
Status:
Appeal will be litigated by MCSa's insurer's counsel.
Next Activity:
Evan's brief is due on March 7,2005.
Time: .2
Costs:
0.00
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Evans, Brian v. MCSO, Monroe County, et al. 05-10077-B
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Judges: TBA Date Filed: 1/5/2005
Appeal of Judge King's order imposing sanctions and awarding attorney's fees
against Evans for filing a frivolous lawsuit.
MCSO
Status:
Appeal filed. Carrier counsel (Purdy) will defend appeal.
Next Activity:
Evans brief.
Time: .2
Costs:
0.00
The Smith Law Firm
Monroe County v. Post Buckley, Schuh, and JerniQan CA K 95-402
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 3/30/95
Malpractice claim against the County's former engineering firm for miscalculation
of bonds necessary to finance improvements to Card Sound Road.
Public Works
Current Status:
Set for trial, 6/6/05.
Next Activity:
Motion to dismiss hearing 3/21/05.
Billing to date:
$337,714.55
Vernis & Bowling of the Florida Keys, P.A.
GAP Properties of SW Florida-I, Inc. v. Monroe County CA K 04-1321
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/10/2004
Certiorari review of final administrative action involving dock condominium
conversion on Stock Island.
Growth Management
Status:
Motions pending.
Next Activity:
Hearing on motion to dismiss 3/21/05.
CAY Time: 1.5
Billing to date: none
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Key Tex S. D. Condo Assoc. v. Monroe County & T. McGarry CA K 04-224
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 3/2/04
Petition for Prohibition to prevent County from denying permits because of
ownership conversion to condominiums and Mandamus to compel the building
department to accept permit applications that have been placed on hold.
Growth Management
Status: 4 of 5 counts dismissed with prejudice. One remaining count
challenging constitutionality of S 9.5-49 of the Code.
Next Activity:
Nothing scheduled.
Billing to date:
$31,716.90
Monroe County v. Mary Boza, CA K 03-1508
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Vernon Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18/03.
Current Status: Motions & discovery.
Next Activity: Hearing set for 5/11/05.
Billing to date:
none.
Monroe County v. Alain Y. Depierrefeu, CA K 03-1504
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Vernon Date Filed: 12/18/2003
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18/03.
Current Status: Complaint filed.
Next Activity:
Hearing 3/18/05.
Billing to date: none
Monroe County v. Alain Y. Depierrefeu, CA K 03-1507
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Vernon Date Filed: 12/18/2003
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18/03.
Current Status: Complaint filed.
Next Activity:
Hearing 3/18/05.
Billing to date: none
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Monroe County v. Mary Ellen Lloyd, CA M 03-362
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/19/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC 4/18/03.
Current Status:
Filed.
Next Activity:
Discovery
Billing to date: none
Monroe County v. James Messera, et al CA K 03-1509
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC 4/18/03.
Current Status:
Filed.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to date:
none.
Monroe County v. Joe Posada, III CA K 03-1503
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC 4/18/03.
Current Status:
Settlement negotiations.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to date:
none.
Monroe County v. VirQinia Sawyer & Tony Welters CA K 03-1505
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03..
Current Status: Discovery
Next Activity:
Discovery
Billing to date: none
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Monroe County v. VirQinia Sawyer CA K 03-1506
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03..
Current Status:
Discovery
Next Activity: Discovery motion to be held 3/15/05.
Billing to date: none
Monroe County v. Louis Welters CA K 04-639
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/14/04
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03.
Current Status:
No service yet.
Next Activity:
Re issue summons and serve DFs.
Billing to date:
none.
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Osborn, Jeff v. Monroe County CAP 04-564
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 11/24/04
First of two certiorari petitions challenging development approval given on the
Northstar project.
Growth Management.
Status:
Dismiss without prejudice by Court.
Next Activity:
Plaintiff has until 3/22/05 to refile.
Billing to date:
none.
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