Annuity & IRA Contracts

Davis v. Symetra Life Ins. Co., LPL Financial, LLC, 2:26-cv-01546-KCD-KRH (M.D. Fla., Sep. 10, 2026 (Dudek, J.) (granting Defendants’ motion to dismiss and transferring case to the Central District of California under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), holding that the dispute over the annuity and IRA funds substantially overlaps with previously filed California interpleader actions and therefore should proceed in the first-filed forum). https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2026-01546-53-2-cv

Auto Insurance

Melvin v. Progressive Select Ins. Co., et al., 5:25cv86-MCR/MJF (N.D. Fla., Sep. 11, 2026 (Rodgers, J.) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation and dismissing Plaintiff’s complaint with prejudice, holding that Plaintiff failed to comply with court order to file a single second amended complaint and her two second amended complaints are “shotgun” pleadings). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-flnd-5_25-cv-00086/pdf/USCOURTS-flnd-5_25-cv-00086-1.pdf

The Fine Print:

The cases discussed are not a comprehensive list of all Florida decisions from this week. SLC may omit some, including PCAs and procedural rulings unrelated to coverage. SLC also excludes any cases in which I am or have been personally involved. These summaries are provided solely for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Any opinions expressed are my own and are not intended as legal guidance for any specific situation.