Item S01
July 2005 Litigation Report
To: Mayor Spehar & County Commissioners
From: Bob Shillinger, Asst. County Attorney
Date: July 18, 2005
Cc: Tom Willi, County Administrator
Richard Collins, County Attorney
Summary
New cases filed against County 2 Airports 2
Case closed since last report 5 Community Services 3
CAY Trial level casesl 23 Engineering 2
CAY Post Judgment cases 4 Growth Managementiii 57
CAY Appeals 6 Miscellaneous IV 4
Potential cases to be filed 10 MCSO 7
Outside Counsel Casesii 40 Public Works 5
Total Cases pending 67 Risk Management 3
CASES FILED AGAINST THE COUNTY SINCE LAST MONTH'S REPORT
Cutaia. Thomas v. Monroe County. MCSO. Pretrial Services. etc CAK 05-617
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/21/05
Complaint for unspecified damages. Mayor not served yet.
MCSO
Current Status: Awaiting service
Next Activity: Once served, review to determine if going to refer to outside
counselor handle in house.
Time: .2 Costs: 0.00
Wells FarQo v. Ricky & Barbara Allen & Monroe County CA M 05-177
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 7/1/05
Mortgage foreclosure action, County has a $36,000 SHIP loan that is junior to the
first mortgage. Mayor served 7/14/05.
Housing Authority
Current Status: Reviewing complaint & cross claim options.
Next Activity: 8/3/5 file responsive pleading, review cross claim options.
Time: 1.1 Costs: 0.00
CASES CLOSED SINCE LAST MONTH'S REPORT
Decker. Harry v. Monroe County 3D05-305
Third DCA Judges: TBA Date Filed: 2/14/05
Appeal of circuit court appeal of OSTDS violation.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Status: Court denied Decker's Petition for Writ of Certiorari 5/17/05; Court
disposed of matter without mandate 6/15/05.
Next Activity: CLOSED.
Time: 7.4 Costs: 15.00
Monroe County v. Mario Alfonso CA K 03-1458
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/8/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the SOCC on 6/18/03.
Fine fixed at $91,450.00. Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Settled for $15,920.55.
Next Activity: CLOSED.
Time: 26.0 hours Costs: $151.70
Monroe County v. Reinaldo DelQado & Lourdes Nunez CA P 05 TBA
County Court (Civil) Judge: ptomey Date Filed: TBA
Collection action authorized by SOCC on 6/16/04. Fine set at $6600.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: SOCC released lien on 6/15/05.
Next Activity: Closed.
Time: 2.6 Costs: 0.00
Monroe County v. RodriQuez. Federico et al CA K TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: TBA Date filed: TBA
Code lien collection action authorized by SOCC on 10/17/04. PJM
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Settled for $7,500.
Next Activity: Closed.
Time: 1.5 Costs: 0.00
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PBP Marina, Inc. v. Monroe Countv 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/Planning
Current Status: Dismissed by Plaintiff 6/19/05.
Next Activity: Closed.
Time: 29.5 Costs: none to date
L1TIGA TION - Trial level
See Outside Counsel Section for Cases being Handled Jointly
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/Planning.
Status: Court approved settlement agreement.
Next Activity: Awaiting dismissal by Petitioners.
Time: 7.5 Costs: None
Collins, C & Sum Air Services v. Monroe Countv et al CA M 05-146
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 6/1/05
Declaratory Judgment action regarding lease with FBO at Marathon Airport.
Airports Filed but not served.
Status: Awaiting service of complaint.
Next Activity: Once served, determine if outside counsel should be retained.
Time: 0.2 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
Current Status: Drewing appealed Circuit's denial of writ to Third DCA.
Next Activity: Stayed pending appeal.
Time: 19.5 Costs: 0.00
Fed. Nat'l MortQ. Assoc. v. M. Coleman. Monroe County. et al. 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
$1928 in Article V liens.
Current Status: Bank's motion for summary judgment granted 4/25/05.
County's answer filed @ 3/21/05. County's lien preserved.
Next Activity: 7/20/5, hearing on objection to foreclosure sale & motion to
rescind certificate of sale.
Time: 2.5 Costs: 0.00
Monroe County v. Dirk Damrau CA K 05-667
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Miller Date Filed: 7/11/05
Action to collect $206,100.00 fine authorized by the BaCC 6/18/03.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Complaint filed July 11, 2005.
Next Activity: Serve Defendant.
Time: 3.4 hour Costs: $555.00
Monroe County v. Florida Detroit Diesel SC K 05 -60
County Court (Sm. Claims) Judge: Fowler Date Filed: 3/14/05
Action seeking reimbursement for $4,905.00 in clean up costs associated with
improperly installed machinery. PJM
Public Works/Fleet Management/Risk Management
Current Status: Tentative settlement reached.
Next Activity: Trial 7/18/05 if settlement not finalized.
Time: 6.5 Costs: $275.00
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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/Roads and Bridges.
Current Status: Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity: Mediation scheduled for 8/3/5 @ 10:30 am.
Time: 21.0 Costs: NONE
Monroe County v. Marshall Golnick CC K 05-86
County Court Judge: Fowler Date Filed: 3/21/05
Collection action authorized by BOCC on 6/16/04. Fine set at $11,300.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Settled for $8000.00 in 3 monthly payments. First and
second payments received on time.
Next Activity: DF to make 1 more payment on 7/31/05.
Time: 10.0 Costs: $575.00
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 BOCC on 8/20/03. Fine was
$203,100.00 as of 9/30/03 and accruing at $250.00 per day.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: 3d Party DF motion to dismiss denied.
Next Activity: Hearing on discovery motion 7/14/05.
Time: 14.7 Costs: $20.00.
Monroe County v. Dorothy HouQh, et al. CA P 05-160
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 4/6/05
Code enforcement collection action authorized by BOCC on 9/17/03. As of
9/25/3 lien valued at $25,050.00 and accruing at $50.00 per day.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Two DFs served answer on 6/1/05; Discovery pending.
Next Activity: Motion to compel Discovery hearing, TBA.
Time: 7.1 Costs: $620.00
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Monroe County v. James JeanQuenat CA P 05 -----------
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 7/14/05
Collection action authorized by BaCC on 4/21/04. Fine exceeds 136,100.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Complaint filed.
Next Activity: Serve owner.
Time: 1.4 Costs: $275.00
Monroe County v. Key LarQo Ocean Resorts CooP. Inc. CA P 96-260
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Garcia Date Filed: 5/20/96
Action to foreclose a code enforcement lien.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Development agreement application being reviewed.
Next Activity: Status report due with the Court 10/1/05.
Time: 36.6 hours Costs: $340.00
Monroe County v. Pedro Liz CA K 05 420
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 4/22/2005
Collection action authorized by BaCC on 7/17/03; fines exceed $816,300.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Motion for default pending.
Next Activity: Move for final judgment after default.
Time: 7.6 Costs: $555.00
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
Status: Answer filed, discovery.
Next Activity: Discovery.
Time: 59.0 Costs: 0.00
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Teal. Kimberly & Keith v. Michael AnQel. Monroe County. et al CA M 04 404
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.
Public Works/Roads and Bridges
Status: Discovery. Settlement negotiations ongoing.
Next Activity: County's motion to dismiss TBA pending negotiations.
Time: 9.4 Costs: $133.00
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.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Settled; 3 of 4 releases issued.
Next Activity: Dismissal if DCA doesn't object to permits.
Time: 3.1 Costs: 0.00
WalQreens & Gadinsky v. Monroe County CA K 05-266
16th Circuit Judge: Taylor 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.
Growth Management/Planning
Current Status: Motion to Quash summons pending.
Next Activity: Hearing set 8/1/05.
Time: 8.8 Costs: 0.00
In re: Winn Dixie Stores. Inc. 05-03817 -3F1
U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., M.D.Fla. Judge: Jerry Funk Date Filed: 2/25/05
Voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization case where County might have a claim
against the estate.
Current Status: Reviewing pleadings and investigating County's claim.
Next Activity: Proof of claim deadline 8/1/5.
Time: 0.9 Costs: 0.00
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POST JUDGMENT CASES
Monroe County v. William L. Davis CA P 04-181
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 4/15/04
Action to collect $27,600.00 code enforcement fine from former owner of property
who fraudulently sold property to innocent owner. OF in Federal prison.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Final Judgment of $28,431.00 recorded with State.
Next Activity: Collection.
Time: 6.2 hour Costs: $56.00
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.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Final judgment registered wI Oept. of State.
Next Activity: Collection.
Time: 9.5 hours Costs: $65.92
Monroe County v. Lily Marks CA K 03-1152
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 10/2/3
Collection action of 2 code enforcement liens. Final Judgment $795,270.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Final judgment entered for $795,270.005/9/05.
Next Activity: Collection.
Time: 8.3 Costs: $55.00
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APPEALS
Decker. Harry v. Monroe County CA K 01-1252
Circuit Court 16th Judge Payne Date Filed: 10/5/01
This is an appeal of a code enforcement aSTDS case.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Decision affirmed by Third DCA on 5/17/05.
Next Activity: Motion to issue mandate pending.
Time: 19.8 hours Costs: none
DrewinQ. Janice v. Monroe County 3D 04-3044
Third DCA Judges:TBA Date Filed: 11/29/04
Appeal of denial of writ of mandamus in personnel matter.
Community Services/Social Services
Current Status: Awaiting decision by Court.
Next Activity: Awaiting decision by Court.
Time: 31.4 Costs: 15.00
Eads. Barbara v. Monroe County CAP 03-117
Circuit Court 16th Judge Garcia Date Filed: 2/27/03
Appeal of order finding the Lowe House to be in unsafe condition.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Status: Appeal stayed pending application for variance and building permit.
Next Activity: Pretrial conference scheduled for 8/19/05.
Time: 3.1 hours Costs: none
Fuchs. WalburQa v. Monroe County CA K 01-1251
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Miller Date Filed: 10/5/01
This is a code enforcement appeal of an aSTDS case.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: The County's brief filed.
Next Activity: Await Court's decision.
Time: 11.5 hours Costs: none
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Monroe County v. Lanes. GeorQe & Denise CA M 04-310
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 9/15/04
Appeal of decision regarding elevation requirements for replacement structure.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Oral argument and briefs completed.
Next Activity: Awaiting decision by the Court.
Time: 10.0 hours Costs: none
Thomas. David v. Monroe County CA K 05-499
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 5/16/05
Appeal of Contractor's Examining Board decision.
Growth ManagementlBuildinglContractor's Examining Board
Status: Awaiting service of initial brief.
Next Activity: File Answer brief once served.
Time: 1.1 Costs: 0.00
POTENTIAL CASES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED YET
Good. Lloyd v. Monroe County CA K 05 -----
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Bert J. Harris Act claim regarding two parcels of property owned by Lloyd Good.
Growth Management/Planning
Current Status: Settlement discussions underway.
Next Activity: None. Stayed during Good's application for major
conditional use.
Time: 8.6 hours Costs: $5.56
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Harum. James v. Monroe County. DOH. & Z. Krstic CA P 05 TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Threatened action for injunctive relief to compel County to prosecute code
enforcement violation against Zivadin Kristic by his neighbor James Harum.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Underlying code case held 5/26/05, mitigation plan in effect.
Next Activity: Move to dismiss and for sanctions if filed since wlo merit.
Time: 2.4 Costs: $0.00
Monroe County v. Matthew Bonnett CA K 05 TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge:TBA Date Filed: TBA
Code enforcement lien collection action authorized 10/17/04. PJM
As of 5/115, $150/day fine exceeded $78,000.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Demand letter prepared.
Next Activity: Serve demand letter.
Time: .5 Costs: 0.00
Monroe County v. Jean M. Louis & Itnor Corp. CA K 05 TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge:TBA Date Filed: TBA
Code fine collection action authorized by BOCC on 10/17/04. $34,200.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Owners not complying with settlement agreement approved
by BOCC on 4/20105.
Next Activity: File foreclosure action if not resolved.
Time: 1.5 Costs: 0.00
Monroe County v. Arthur Mehr (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed: TBA
Code fine collection action. Fine exceeds $42,000.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity: File suit.
Time: 2.1 hour Costs: $150.00
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Monroe County v. Blair & Althea Mooney CA K TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: TBA Date Filed: TBA
Code lien collection action authorized by BOCC on 10/17/04. $146,100.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Negotiating with owners' counsel.
Next Activity: Presentation of settlement offer at June BOCC meeting.
Time: .5 Costs: 0.00
Monroe County v. Outland Properties CA P 05 TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: TBA
Collection action authorized by BOCC on 10/17/04. Fine over $225,000.00
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Demand letter drafted.
Next Activity: Serve demand letter.
Time: .5 hour Costs: 0.00
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 BOCC 6/18/03.
As of 1/114, lien totaled $106,700.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity: Draft complaint.
Time: 1.5 hour Costs: $300.00
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State of Florida v. Monroe County TBA
TBA Judge: TBA Date Filed: nla
Threatened action by AG's Medicaid Fraud unit regarding alleged over billings for
ambulance services for advanced life support services vis a vis basic life support
services.
Public SafetylFire Rescue
Current Status: After not hearing from state for over a year, AG is proposing
negotiated agreement on how to bill future services in exchange for a dismissal
of all prior disputed billings.
Next Activity: Settlement conference with State.
Time: 9.2 Costs: 0.00
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
Breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation action arising from the
defective windows in the Gato building.
EngineeringlConstruction Management
Status: Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity: Ruling on motion to dismiss heard 6/29/05.
Fees billed to date: $55,121.00 Costs: $6,246.83
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.
EngineeringlConstruction Management
Status: Reserved on appeal November 24,2004. New trial granted.
Mandate issued 2/16/05.
Next Activity: Set for trial.
Fees billed to date: $298,015.25 Costs: $71,523.31
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Bob Freilich & Tyson Smith
Collins. Thomas et al v. Monroe County CA M 04-379
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 11/22/04
Takings action brought by 11 groups of plaintiffs.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Discovery.
Next Activity: Motion for summary judgment 8130105.
Fees billed to date: $280,057.42
CAY Time: 77.9 Costs: ------
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 condemnationltakings case filed by Jimmy & Nancy Bauknight, Teague
Skaggs, & Kathleen Rockett for three lots on Big Pine Key. Mayor served 10/4/4.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Federal Court remanded to state court.
Next Activity: Action on hold pending appeal in 11 th Circuit.
Fees billed 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 condemnationltakings case filed by Jimmy & Nancy Bauknight, Teague
Skaggs, & Kathleen Rockett for three lots on Big Pine Key. Mayor served 10/4/4.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Federal Court remanded to state court. Attorney's fee motion
appealed to 11th Circuit
Next Activity: None.
Fees billed to date: none Costs: 0.00
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BaukniQht. et al. v. Monroe County 05-10868-F
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.
Plaintiffs are seeking between $15,000 and $18,000 in fees.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Briefs completed.
Next Activity: Oral Argument granted week of 12/5/05, date TBA.
Fees billed to date: None.
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 permits for workforce housing, etc; CAY
serving as co-counsel.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Final Order in County's favor issued 6/29105.
Next Activity: Final approval of rule by Administration Commission.
Fees billed to date: $59,464.92
CAY Time: 190.1
Hardee. Evelyn v. Monroe County CA P 05-255
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 6/3/05
Negligence action arising from alleged fall resulting in personal injury at PK Court
house. Mayor served 6/10105. See also Johnson, Anselmo cases.
Risk ManagementlPublic Works
Status: Answer filed 6/24/05.
Next Activity: Discovery.
Fees billed to date: $660.20
CAY Time: 1.9 Costs: 0.00
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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.
Growth Management/Planning CAY co-counsel.
Status: Discovery.
Next Activity: Discovery.
Fees billed to date: $2,326.92
CAY Time: 5.8 Costs: 0.00
Riverview Consultants. Inc. v. Monroe County CA K 05-373
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 4/13/2005
Tortious interference with contract case. League of City's carrier counsel.
Risk ManagementlAirport/MCSO
Status: Plaintiff gave mandatory 6 month notice of claim on April 8, 2005.
Next Activity: File responsive pleading once served.
Fees billed to date: $743.86.
CAY Time: 3.5 Costs: 0.00
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.
Fees billed to date: none
CAY Time: 9.5 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: Jones Date Filed: 7/28/04
Same allegations as prior case which were brought in Nevada. MCSO
Current Status: Evans has appealed dism issal by Court.
Next Activity: None while case is on appeal.
Fees billed to date: none Costs: 0.00
Evans. Brian v. KW Citizen. Monroe County. et al CV S 04-1742-KJD-LRL
u.S. D.C. Nevada Judge: Dawson Date Filed: 1/6/2005
Defamation suit over alleged misstatements by Mark Willis in the Citizen. MCSO
Status: Evans dismissed case on 2/11/05. Evans states he will refile.
Next Activity: Await service.
Fees billed to date: none 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 in CIV S 04-1042 LRH. MCSO
Status: Briefs completed.
Next Activity: Await decision by Court.
Fees billed to date: none Costs: 0.00
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 award of attorney's fees against Evans for filing a frivolous lawsuit.
MCSO
Status: Briefs completed.
Next Activity: Await decision by Court.
Fees billed to date: none Costs: 0.00
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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 WorkslRoads and Bridges
Current Status: Defense verdict 6/14105.
Next Activity: Finalize attorney's fees.
Fees billed to date: $630,311.78.
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: Payne Date Filed: 12/10/2004
Certiorari review of administrative action involving dock failure to obtain plat
approval due to subdividing and an improper change of use without a major or
minor conditional use permit.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: 7112105, Court affirmed Planning Comm.'s decision, denied petition.
Next Activity: Resolve County's motions for attorney's fees & to strike.
Fees billed to date: $26,875.00 Costs: $306.43
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
Action to prevent County from denying permits because of ownership conversion
to condominiums and compel County to accept permit applications that have
been rejected MCC 9.5-49.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Dismissed by agreement wI leave to refile.
Next Activity: Petitioners have until 8/5/5 to refile.
Fees billed to date: $32,290.50 Costs: $2,540.84.
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Monroe County v. Mary Boza. CA K 03-1508
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18103.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Board agreed to settle for $7,300.00 on 6/15/05.
Next Activity: Finalize terms of settlement.
Fees billed to date: $7,300.00.
CAY Time: 2.0
Monroe County v. Alain Y. Depierrefeu. CA K 03-1504
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/2003
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18103.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Final default judgment entered on 6/21/05 for $144,505.03.
Next Activity: 7/20105 -- BOCC to approve foreclosure.
Fees billed to date: none.
Monroe County v. Alain Y. Depierrefeu. CA K 03-1507
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/2003
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18103.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Final default judgment entered on 6/21/05 for $616,555.03.
Next Activity: 7/20105, BOCC to approve foreclosure.
Fees billed to date: none.
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 4/18103.
The total amount of the lien owed to the County is $143,500.00.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Compliance achieved 8/31/2004.
Next Activity: Settlement offer to be presented at August BOCC meeting.
Fees billed to date: None.
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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 4/18103.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Owners working on compliance.
Next Activity: Settlement discussions ongoing.
Fees billed to date: none.
Monroe County v. Joe Posada. III CA K 03-1503
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC 4/18103.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: Settlement unproductive.
Next Activity: Proceed with foreclosure.
Fees billed 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 7/15103.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: DFs served.
Next Activity: DF have until 7/29/05 to file response.
Fees billed to date: none.
Monroe County v. VirQinia Sawyer CA K 03-1506
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03..
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: DFs served.
Next Activity: DFs have until 7/29/05 to file response.
Fees billed to date: none.
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Monroe County v. Louis Welters CA K 04-639
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/14/2004
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Current Status: DF served by publication.
Next Activity: OF has until 7/29/05 to file response.
Fees billed to date: None.
Osborn. Jeff v. Monroe County CAP 04-564
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 11/24/04
1 of 2 certiorari petitions challenging development approval of Northstar project.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: Pleadings complete.
Next Activity: Oral argument set for 9/12/05 @ 8:45 a.m.
Fees billed to date: $14,039.50 Costs: $261 .49
Osborn. Jeff v. Monroe County CAP 04-565
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed 11/24/04
2 of 2 certiorari petitions challenging development approval of Northstar project.
Growth Management/Planning
Status: PL filed belated amended petition, motion to dismiss denied.
Next Activity: County's response due 7/27/05.
Fees billed to date: $3,920.50 Costs: $146.93
i Includes cases listed under outside counsel if County Attorney's office has entered appearance
as co-counsel.
II Includes cases listed under Growth Management Litigation Report.
III Includes cases listed under Growth Management Litigation Report.
IV Article V issue, bankruptcy claim, Housing Authority, and Fire Rescue.
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