FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC

Contacts

Phone	+1 954-941-8889

Authorized person

Name	DANNY FEDER
Role	PRESIDENT
Phone	9549418889

Taxonomy

Taxonomy Code	261QM1300X - Multi-Specialty Clinic/Center
License Number	CH8093
State	FL
Is Primary	Yes

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Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	2015-01-01
Business code	621399
Sponsor’s telephone number	9549548889
Plan sponsor’s address	1725 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, #325, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071

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Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	2015-01-01
Business code	621399
Sponsor’s telephone number	9549548889
Plan sponsor’s address	1725 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, #325, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071

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Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	2015-01-01
Business code	621399
Sponsor’s telephone number	9549548889
Plan sponsor’s address	1725 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, #325, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071

File	View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN)	001
Effective date of plan	2015-01-01
Business code	621399
Sponsor’s telephone number	9549548889
Plan sponsor’s address	1725 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, #325, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010625

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, George L. Cimballa, III, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	DIANA DUBIN, INC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Douglas Howard Stein, Robert H. Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Michael W. Kranz, Jeffrey M. Braxton
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO-19-014000

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Kristen L. Wenger, George L. Cimballa, III
Name	Karysabell Murgas
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Michael W. Kranz, Jeffrey M. Braxton, Robert H. Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Miscellaneous Trial Court Document
Description	Misc. LT pleadings ~ *Civil Cover Sheet
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-157) (203 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-003972

Parties

Name	GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Kristen L. Wenger, Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino
Name	Keisha Especa
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Michael W. Kranz, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Jeffrey M. Braxton, Robert H. Stein
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-156) (248 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003090

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	Tania Reyes Sanchez
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Robert H. Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Michael W. Kranz, Douglas Howard Stein, Jeffrey M. Braxton
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-172) (210 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-000964

Parties

Name	GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	Karla Johnson
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Jeffrey M. Braxton, Douglas Howard Stein, Robert H. Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Michael W. Kranz
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-156) (248 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico Indemnity Company

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-012777

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Drew Andrew Krieger, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	Carla Brinson
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Douglas Howard Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Michael W. Kranz, Robert H. Stein, Jeffrey M. Braxton
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-157) (203 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-013374

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Kristen L. Wenger, George L. Cimballa, III
Name	Lance Adams
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Robert H. Stein, Michael W. Kranz, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Jeffrey M. Braxton, Douglas Howard Stein
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-159) (179 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010625 County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-004539 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003573 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-003968 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010968 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-006469 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-004546 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003088 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-003972 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-012777 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-013361 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-002464 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010970 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-004854 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003084 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-005011 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003578 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010971 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-013999 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-013374 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003090 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-014000 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-004539 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-001449 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003095 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-001122 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-003203 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-004541 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO20-000964 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-002463 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-009278 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-004861 Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010966

Parties

Name	Juan Cordoba
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Lorin Louis Mrachek, Alan Benjamin Rose, Michael W. Kranz, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Robert H. Stein, Jeffrey M. Braxton
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-07-10
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-07-07
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
Docket Date	2023-06-15
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Affirmed
Description	Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-18
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief ~ **SUPPLEMENT** **MOTION GRANTED**
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-17
Type	Motions Relating to Records
Subtype	Motion to Supplement Record
Description	Motion To File Supplemental Record ~ *AMENDED*
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Motions Relating to Records
Subtype	Motion to Supplement Record
Description	Motion To File Supplemental Record
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-07-21
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-06-07
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellants’ June 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellants shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-04-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Discharging Show Cause Order
Description	ORD-Discharging Show Cause ~ ORDERED that, upon consideration of appellant Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s April 27, 2022 motion for extension of time, this court's April 27, 2022 order to show cause is discharged. Further,ORDERED that appellant Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s motion for extension is granted, and appellant shall file the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-27
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-04-27
Type	Order
Subtype	Show Cause
Description	Show Cause Lack of Prosecution, Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellants in the above-styled case are directed to show cause in writing, if any there be, on or before May 9, 2022, why the above-styled case should not be dismissed for lack of timely prosecution, in that appellants' initial brief has not been filed with this court as of this date. Failure to respond to this order will result in a sua sponte dismissal without further notice. If the initial brief is filed within this time, the order to show cause will be considered automatically discharged without further order.
Docket Date	2022-03-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ 6015 PAGES (PAGES 6381 TO 12155)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-03-09
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ 6617 PAGES
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-02-03
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Motions Other
Subtype	Motion To Consolidate
Description	Motion To Consolidate
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-010968

Parties

Name	GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Kristen L. Wenger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, George L. Cimballa, III, Drew Andrew Krieger
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Lorin Louis Mrachek, Jeffrey M. Braxton, Michael W. Kranz, Robert H. Stein
Name	Giovanni Gordon
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Miscellaneous Trial Court Document
Description	Misc. LT pleadings ~ *Civil Cover Sheet
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-155) (201 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Government Employees Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-005011

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Drew Andrew Krieger, Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Robert H. Stein, Jeffrey M. Braxton, Douglas Howard Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Michael W. Kranz
Name	Rejeanne Pinckombe
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-156) (248 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Miscellaneous Trial Court Document
Description	Misc. LT pleadings ~ Civil Cover Sheet
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company

Classification	NOA Final - County Small Claims - PIP
Court	4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court	County Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CONO19-002464

Parties

Name	GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Role	Appellant
Status	Active
Representations	Salvatore Thomas Coppolino, Drew Andrew Krieger, Kristen L. Wenger
Name	FLORIDA SPINE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Representations	Jeffrey M. Braxton, Michael W. Kranz, Robert H. Stein, Lorin Louis Mrachek, Douglas Howard Stein
Name	Carlos Barral
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	SOUTH FLORIDA PAIN & REHABILITATION OF HIALEAH, LLC
Role	Appellee
Status	Active
Name	Hon. John D. Fry
Role	Judge/Judicial Officer
Status	Active
Name	Clerk - Broward
Role	Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status	Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description	Order on Motion for Rehearing
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-06
Type	Response
Subtype	Response
Description	Response ~ (GEICO) TO MOTION FOR REHEARING.
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-08-22
Type	Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype	Motion for Rehearing
Description	Motion For Rehearing
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Disposition by Opinion
Subtype	Reversed
Description	Reversed - Authored Opinion
Docket Date	2023-10-20
Type	Mandate
Subtype	Mandate
Description	Mandate
View	View File
Docket Date	2023-09-28
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	West Publishing
Description	West Publishing
Docket Date	2023-08-09
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Deny Attorney's Fees ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s February 6, 2023 motion for attorney's fees and costs is denied. Further,ORDERED that appellee Robert Stein, P.A.’s December 21, 2022 motion for attorney’s fees is denied.
Docket Date	2023-04-13
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice
Description	Notice ~ OF CHANGE OF LAW FIRM
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-02-06
Type	Brief
Subtype	Reply Brief
Description	Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2023-01-12
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Appellant's Reply Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant Geico General Insurance Company’s January 11, 2023 motion for extension of time is granted in part, and appellant shall serve the reply brief within fifteen (15) days from the current due date. In addition, if the reply brief is served after the time provided for in this order, it may be stricken.
Docket Date	2023-01-11
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype	Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description	Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-21
Type	Brief
Subtype	Answer Brief
Description	Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-12-08
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellee's December 6, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief on or before January 23, 2023. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellee is advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-12-06
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-11-08
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance ~ (FILED IN 22-163)
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-09-09
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description	Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-08-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Appendix
Description	Appendix to Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-08-15
Type	Brief
Subtype	Initial Brief
Description	Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-07-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	ORD-Initial Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellants’ July 22, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted in part. Appellants shall serve the initial brief within ten (10) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case will be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellants are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the initial brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time.
Docket Date	2022-07-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-06-15
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s June 10, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before August 4, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-06-10
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-26
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO General Insurance Company’s, April 25, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief on or before June 20, 2022. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Order
Subtype	Order Striking Filing
Description	Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellant, GEICO Insurance Company’s, April 22, 2022 motion is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order.
Docket Date	2022-04-25
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-04-22
Type	Motions Extensions
Subtype	Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description	Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief ~ **STRICKEN** GEICO
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-02-16
Type	Record
Subtype	Record on Appeal
Description	Received Records ~ (22-159) (179 PAGES)
On Behalf Of	Clerk - Broward
Docket Date	2022-02-14
Type	Order
Subtype	Order
Description	ORD-Sua Sponte ~ Upon consideration of the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response to this court’s January 21, 2022 order, and appellant Geico Insurance Co.’s February 8, 2022 response, it is ORDERED that case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, and 4D22-165 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D21-2699. Further,ORDERED that case numbers 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-191, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 are consolidated for all purposes and shall proceed under the time schedule for a final appeal and according to the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110, and shall proceed under case number 4D22-154. Further,ORDERED that the proposed briefing schedule provided in the parties’ February 3, 2022 joint response is adopted. Appellant may file directions to the clerk under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.200(a) within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, and appellee may file directions for additional documents and exhibits within twenty (20) days thereafter.ORDERED that the parties’ February 3, 2022 request for extension of time is granted in part without prejudice to seeking a further extension if necessary. Appellants shall serve their respective initial briefs within thirty (30) days from the filing of the record on appeal. In addition, if the initial briefs are not served within the time provided for in this order, the above–styled cases may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions.ORDERED that the captions in case numbers 4D21-2699 and 4D22-154 are corrected to change the name of the appellants to Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC and Geico Insurance Co., and the name of the appellee to Robert Stein, P.A. All future filings shall reflect this change. Further,ORDERED that Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC’s November 22, 2021 motion to consolidate is denied as moot. Further,ORDERED that this court’s January 24, 2022 order to show cause is discharged.
Docket Date	2022-01-27
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appearance
Description	Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of	Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Order
Subtype	Order to Show Cause
Description	Order to Show Cause ~ ORDERED that the parties are to show cause, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, as to why case numbers 4D21-2699, 4D21-2957, 4D21-3204, 4D22-165, 4D22-154, 4D22-155, 4D22-157, 4D22-158, 4D22-159, 4D22-162, 4D22-163, 4D22-172, 4D22-173, 4D22-174, 4D22-175, 4D22-178, 4D22-179, 4D22-180, 4D22-181, 4D22-183, 4D22-184, 4D22-187, 4D22-189, 4D22-190, 4D22-193, 4D22-194, 4D22-195, 4D22-196, 4D22-197, 4D22-198, 4D22-199, 4D22-200, and 4D22-201 should not be consolidated for all purposes. Further,ORDERED that the parties are to address how the briefing will be handled as to the appeals’ differences in awards of attorney’s fees against solely Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and against both Florida Spine and Joint Institute, LLC, and Geico Insurance Co.
Docket Date	2022-01-24
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Case Filing Fee Paid through Portal
Description	Case Filing Fee Paid Through Portal
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Letter
Subtype	Acknowledgment Letter
Description	Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date	2022-01-20
Type	Order
Subtype	Order on Filing Fee
Description	ORD-Pay Filing Fee-Civil Appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED that appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee. The attorney filing the Notice of Appeal has a duty to tender the filing fee to the appellate court when the appeal is initiated. See In Re Payment of Filing Fees, 744 So. 2d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Failure of the attorney to pay will result in referral to the Department of Financial Services for collection.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed.
Docket Date	2022-01-19
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Miscellaneous Trial Court Document
Description	Misc. LT pleadings ~ Civil Cover Sheet
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Notice
Subtype	Notice of Appeal
Description	Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of	Geico General Insurance Company
Docket Date	2022-01-18
Type	Misc. Events
Subtype	Fee Status
Description	FP:Fee Paid Through Portal