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ALMOST FAMILY, INC. - Florida Company Profile

Company Details

Entity Name: ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Domestic Profit

ALMOST FAMILY, INC. is structured as a Domestic Profit Corporation, which, in Florida signifies a Profit Corporation (also known as a C-Corporation). This business structure is recognized as a separate legal entity from its owners. This offers shareholders the benefit of limited liability protection, safeguarding their personal assets from the corporation's debts and obligations, and facilitates raising capital through the issuance of stock. In Florida, Domestic Profit Corporations are governed by Title XXXVI, Chapter 607, Florida Statutes – Florida Business Corporation Act.

Status: Inactive

The business entity is inactive. This status may signal operational issues or voluntary closure, raising concerns about the business's ability to repay loans and requiring careful risk assessment by lenders.

Date Filed: 14 Nov 1996 (28 years ago)
Date of dissolution: 26 Sep 1997 (28 years ago)
Last Event: ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT
Event Date Filed: 26 Sep 1997 (28 years ago)
Document Number: P96000094325
Address: C/O MARIE FALCO, 8790 N.W. 24TH PLACE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33322
Mail Address: C/O MARIE FALCO, 8790 N.W. 24TH PLACE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33322
ZIP code: 33322
County: Broward
Place of Formation: FLORIDA

Key Officers & Management

Name Role Address
FALCO MARIE Agent 8790 N.W. 24TH PLACE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33322

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT 1997-09-26 - -

Court Cases

Title Case Number Docket Date Status
ELIZABETH WHITE VS MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC., ET AL. SC2016-0028 2016-01-05 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Certified Direct Conflict
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
4D14-2460

Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
562011CA003562AXXXHC

Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
4D14-488

Parties

Name ELIZABETH WHITE
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Margaret Cooper, Daryl J. Krauza, Joel C. Zwemer, Stephanie L. Serafin, Jane Kreusler-Walsh, Mrs. Rebecca Mercier Vargas
Name MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Patrick M. Muldowney, Mr. James Warren Seegers, TIFFANY LYNN CUMMINS
Name ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. Robert E. Belanger
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Joseph E. Smith
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2017-10-06
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Publish Full
Description PUBLISH FULL
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Docket Date 2017-10-05
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate Issued
Description MANDATE ~ CC: COUNSEL
Docket Date 2017-09-14
Type Order
Subtype Atty Fees DY (J/M/O)
Description ORDER-ATTY FEES DY (J/M/O) ~ Petitioner's motion for appellate attorneys' fees is hereby denied.
Docket Date 2017-09-14
Type Disposition
Subtype Approved in Part
Description DISP-APPROVED IN PART ~ FSC-OPINION: As a result, we approve the decision in White and quash the decision in Hiles. Finally, we remand to the district court with instructions to further remand to the appropriate trial court for any necessary further proceedings consistent with this opinion. It is so ordered.
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Docket Date 2017-08-28
Type Order
Subtype Case Style Change
Description ORDER-CASE STYLE CHANGE ~ The style of the above case has been changed from Elizabeth White vs. Mederi Caretenders, Etc., Et Al. to Elizabeth White vs. Mederi Caretenders Visiting Services of Southeast Florida, LLC., Et Al.
Docket Date 2017-03-09
Type Event
Subtype Oral Argument Held
Description ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
Docket Date 2017-02-27
Type Order
Subtype Other Substantive
Description ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE GR ~ Petitioner Elizabeth White's, Motion to Schedule Separate Oral Arguments or, Alternatively, Realign the Parties for the Purpose of Oral Argument is hereby granted. The Court will hear separate oral arguments for both cases on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Each case shall have a maximum of twenty minutes per side, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.
Docket Date 2017-02-24
Type Motion
Subtype Oral Argument Reconsider
Description MOTION-ORAL ARGUMENT RECONSIDER ~ FILED AS "MOTION TO SCHEDULE SEPARATE ORAL ARGUMENTS OR, ALTERNATIVELY, REALIGN THE PARTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORAL ARGUMENT"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-12-08
Type Order
Subtype Consolidation
Description ORDER-CONSOLIDATION ~ The above cases are hereby consolidated, on the Court's own motion, for all appellate purposes. From this date forward, all documents pertaining to the above consolidated cases should be filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal using case number SC16-28 only.
Docket Date 2016-11-28
Type Order
Subtype OA Schedule (Prev Accepted)
Description ORDER-OA SCHED (PREV ACCEPTED) ~ The Court previously accepted jurisdiction. The Court will hear oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017.A maximum of twenty minutes to the side is allowed for the argument, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
Docket Date 2016-11-22
Type Brief
Subtype Reply-Merit
Description REPLY BRIEF-MERITS ~ FILED AS "PETITIONER'S REPLY BRIEF ON THE MERITS"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-11-07
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REPLY BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Petitioner's "Unopposed Motion for 14-Day Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief is granted and petitioner is allowed to and including November 23, 2016, in which to serve the reply brief on the merits. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO PETITIONER FOR THE FILING OF THE REPLY BRIEF ON THE MERITS.
Docket Date 2016-11-04
Type Motion
Subtype Toll Time
Description MOTION-TOLL TIME ~ FILED AS "UNOPPOSED MOTION TO TOLL BRIEFING SCHEDULE PENDING DISPOSITION OF MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-10-27
Type Order
Subtype Other Substantive
Description ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE GR ~ Petitioner's Motion to Set Related Oral Arguments on the Same Day is hereby granted. The Court shall hear oral argument in the above case on the same date as Americare Home Therapy, Inc., etc. v. Hiles, SC16-400. As previously ordered on July 8, 2016, oral argument will be set by separate order. Counsel for the parties will be notified of the oral argument date approximately sixty days prior to oral argument.
Docket Date 2016-10-20
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "RESPONSE TO RESPONDENTS' SECOND MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-10-13
Type Motion
Subtype Request-Oral Argument
Description REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT ~ FILED AS "RESPONDENTS' REQUEST FOR ORAL ARGUMENT"
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-10-13
Type Brief
Subtype Answer-Merit
Description ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ FILED AS "RESPONDENTS' ANSWER BRIEF ON THE MERITS"
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-10-10
Type Motion
Subtype Other Substantive
Description MOTION-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ~ FILED AS "MOTION TO SET RELATED ORAL ARGUMENTS ON THE SAME DAY"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-09-30
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Respondents' "Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief on the Merits" is granted, and respondents are allowed to and including October 13, 2016, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO RESPONDENTS FOR THE FILING OF THE ANSWER BRIEF ON THE MERITS. All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2016-09-29
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ FILED AS "RESPONDENTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO SERVE ANSWER BRIEF ON THE MERITS"
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-09-06
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix-Merit
Description APPENDIX-MERIT BRIEF ~ FILED AS "APPENDIX TO PETITIONER'S INITIAL BRIEF ON THE MERITS"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-08-26
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Petitioner's "Unopposed Motion for 5-Day Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief on the Merits" is granted and petitioner is allowed to and including September 6, 2016, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO PETITIONER FOR THE FILING OF THE INITIAL BRIEF ON THE MERITS. All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2016-08-25
Type Motion
Subtype Toll Time
Description MOTION-TOLL TIME ~ FILED AS "UNOPPOSED MOTION TO TOLL BRIEFING SCHEDULE PENDING DISPOSITION OF MOTION FOR 5-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-07-28
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Petitioner's "Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief on the Merits" is granted and petitioner is allowed to and including August 29, 2016, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO PETITIONER FOR THE FILING OF THE INITIAL BRIEF ON THE MERITS. All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2016-07-27
Type Motion
Subtype Toll Time
Description MOTION-TOLL TIME ~ FILED AS "UNOPPOSED MOTION TO TOLL BRIEFING SCHEDULE PENDING DISPOSITION OF MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-07-19
Type Record
Subtype Record/Transcript
Description RECORD/TRANSCRIPT ~ VOLUMES 1 & 2 (FILED ELECTRONICALLY)
Docket Date 2016-07-08
Type Order
Subtype Juris Accept/Brief Sched (OA Later Date)
Description ORDER-JURIS ACCEPT/BRIEF SCHED (OA LATER DATE) ~ The Court accepts jurisdiction of this case. Petitioner's initial brief on the merits shall be served on or before July 28, 2016; respondent's answer brief on the merits shall be served twenty days after service of petitioner's initial brief on the merits; and petitioner's reply brief on the merits shall be served twenty days after service of respondent's answer brief on the merits.The Clerk of the Fourth District Court of Appeal shall file the record which shall be properly indexed and paginated on or before September 6, 2016. The Clerk may provide the record in the format as currently maintained at the district court, either paper or electronic.
Docket Date 2016-04-05
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "RESPONSE TO RESPONDENTS' MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-03-28
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix (Amended)
Description APPENDIX-AMENDED-JURIS BRIEF
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-03-23
Type Order
Subtype Brief/Appendix Stricken (Non-Compliance)
Description ORDER-BRIEF/APPENDIX STRICKEN (NON-COMPLIANCE) ~ Respondents' jurisdictional answer brief and appendix, which were filed with this Court on March 21, 2016, do not comply with Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.120(d) and 9.210 and are hereby stricken. Respondents are hereby directed, on or before March 28, 2016, to file an amended brief or an amended brief with appendix which is double-spaced and submitted in either Times New Roman 14 point font or Courier New 12 point font. If respondents choose to file an amended brief with appendix, the appendix must only contain a copy of the opinion or order of the district court of appeal to be reviewed. The brief shall contain, in the following order: a cover sheet, a table of contents, a table of citations, a statement of the case and of the facts, a summary of argument, an argument, a conclusion and include a certificate of compliance which immediately follows the certificate of service. The brief shall not exceed 10 pages. The table of contents and citations, the certificates of service and compliance, and the signature block for the brief's author, shall be excluded from the computation.
Docket Date 2016-03-21
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix-Juris
Description APPENDIX-JURIS BRIEF ~ APPENDIX CONTAINS MORE THAN THE DCA DECISION ** 03/23/16 STRICKEN**
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-03-21
Type Motion
Subtype Attorney's Fees
Description MOTION-ATTORNEYS FEES ~ FILED AS "RESPONDENTS' MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES"
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-03-02
Type Response
Subtype Appendix-Response
Description APPENDIX-RESPONSE ~ FILED AS "APPENDIX TO RESPONSE TO PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES"
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
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Docket Date 2016-03-02
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Juris Brief)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (JURIS BRIEF)
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
Docket Date 2016-03-02
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Juris Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (JURIS BRIEF-RESPONDENT) ~ Respondents' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time is granted and respondents are allowed to and including March 21, 2016, in which to serve the jurisdictional answer brief. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO RESPONDENTS FOR THE FILING OF THE JURISDICTIONAL ANSWER BRIEF.
Docket Date 2016-03-01
Type Order
Subtype Other Substantive
Description ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE GR ~ Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Permit Late Service of Respondents' Response to Petitioner's Motion for Appellate Attorneys' Fees is hereby granted and respondents are allowed to and including March 7, 2016, in which to file a response. (03/02/16: AMENDED TO CHANGE ALL RESPONDENTS PLURAL)
Docket Date 2016-02-29
Type Motion
Subtype Other Substantive
Description MOTION-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ~ FILED AS "RESPONDENTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION TO PERMIT LATE SERVICE OF RESPONDENTS' RESPONSE TO PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEYS' FEES"
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC
Docket Date 2016-02-08
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix-Juris
Description APPENDIX-JURIS BRIEF
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-02-08
Type Motion
Subtype Attorney's Fees
Description MOTION-ATTORNEYS FEES ~ FILED AS "PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEY'S FEES"
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-01-07
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid in Full - $300
Description Fee Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2016-01-07
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Letter
Description LETTER ~ DATED 12/31/2015, RE: FILING FEE
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-01-07
Type Order
Subtype Filing Fee Due
Description ORDER-FILING FEE DUE ~ The jurisdiction of this Court was invoked by the filing of a Notice to Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction in the lower tribunal; however, said notice was not accompanied by the $300.00 filing fee or an order of insolvency from the district court of appeal as required by Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110(b) and 9.120(b). The filing fee is due and payable at the time of filing the notice. Petitioner is allowed to and including February 8, 2016, in which to submit the filing fee, or an order of insolvency, or a proper motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis that complies with sections 57.081 and 57.082, Florida Statutes (2013). Failure to submit the filing fee or one of the above referenced documents to this Court could result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of the notice.Please understand that once this case is dismissed, it is not subject to reinstatement.
Docket Date 2016-01-07
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Juris Brief)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (JURIS BRIEF)
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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Docket Date 2016-01-05
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2016-01-05
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (CERT DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
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ALMOST FAMILY, INC. & CARETENDERS VISITING SER. VS MICHELLE S. SPROW & NURSE ON CALL, INC. 2D2015-1143 2015-03-13 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
12-CA-019208

Parties

Name CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations Gregory R. Schmitz, Esq., JAMES W. SEEGERS, ESQ., PATRICK M MULDOWNEY, ESQ.
Name NURSE ON CALL, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations MARGARET L. COOPER, ESQ., DAVID C. POTTER, ESQ.
Name HILLSBOROUGH CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2016-05-09
Type Record
Subtype Returned Records
Description Returned Records ~ SET VIA AUTO RECORD RETURN APPLICATION
Docket Date 2016-02-16
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2016-01-29
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed
Docket Date 2016-01-29
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Attorney Fees/Appellant ~ The Appellants' motion for appellate attorney's fees is denied. The Appellees' motion requesting appellate attorney's fees under section 542.335(1)(k), Florida Statutes (2014), is granted as follows. The Appellees are entitled to reasonable appellate attorney's fees. We remand to the circuit court to determine the amount.
Docket Date 2016-01-20
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set ~ Tampa
Docket Date 2016-01-14
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-10-26
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix for Reply Brief
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-10-23
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant Reply Brief
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-10-23
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-10-23
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-10-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 14-RB DUE 10/23/15
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-09-11
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ RB DUE 10/09/15
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-09-08
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANTS' RESPONSE TO APPELLEE'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-08-21
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2015-08-21
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee Answer Brief ~ WORD
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2015-07-06
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 40 - AB DUE 08/25/15
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2015-06-26
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Appellant Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-05-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time
Description Stipulation for Extension of Time ~ 49 - IB DUE 06/26/15
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-05-05
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ FTP RECORD WOLFE
Docket Date 2015-03-23
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Related Case or Issue
Description Notice of Related Case
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-03-13
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2015-03-13
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2015-03-13
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Lower Tribunal Transmittal Cover Sheet
Description LOWER TRIBUNAL TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET
MEDERI CARETENDERS, ETC., ET AL. VS ELIZABETH WHITE 4D2014-0488 2014-02-05 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 4th District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St. Lucie County
562011CA003562

Parties

Name ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations PATRICK M. MULDOWNEY, MARILYN MORAN, JAMES W. SEEGERS, TIFFANY L. CUMMINS
Name ELIZABETH WHITE
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations Daryl J. Krauza, JOEL C. ZWEMER, Rebecca Mercier Vargas, MARGARET LESLIE COOPER, Jane Kreusler-Walsh, Stephanie L. Serafin
Name Hon. Robert E. Belanger
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Clerk - St. Lucie
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2014-07-17
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 08/17/14
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2017-11-15
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2017-11-15
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2017-10-25
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Reversed
Description Reversed - Per Curiam Opinion ~ ON REMAND FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA
Docket Date 2017-10-05
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Mandate
Description Supreme Court Mandate ~ SC16-28, SC16-400
Docket Date 2017-09-15
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Order
Description Misc. Supreme Court Order ~ SC16-28, SC16-400
Docket Date 2014-10-03
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Reply Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Reply Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 11/12/14
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2016-07-18
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Record Sent to Supreme Court
Description 4DCA record sent to Supreme Court
Docket Date 2016-07-08
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Supreme Court Order
Description Misc. Supreme Court Order ~ SC16-28
Docket Date 2016-01-07
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Acknowledged Receipt from Supreme Court
Description Ack. Receipt from Supreme Court ~ SC16-28
Docket Date 2016-01-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice
Description Notice sent to the Supreme Court
Docket Date 2015-12-31
Type Supreme Court
Subtype Notice to Invok. Disc. Jur. FSC
Description Notice of Discretionary Jurisdiction to Supreme Court
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2015-12-18
Type Misc. Events
Subtype West Publishing
Description West Publishing
Docket Date 2015-12-18
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2015-12-02
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Order Granting Attorney Fees-Prevailing ~ ORDERED that the appellants' September 26, 2014 motion for attorneys' fees is granted conditioned on the trial court determining that appellants are the prevailing party and, if so, setting the amount of the attorneys' fees to be awarded for this appellate case. If a motion for rehearing is filed in this court, then services rendered in connection with the filing of the motion, including but not limited to preparation of a responsive pleading, shall be taken into account in computing the amount of the fee.
Docket Date 2015-12-02
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Reversed
Description Reversed - Per Curiam Opinion ~ Conflict Certified; (Cases 4D14-448 & 4D14-2460 are consolidated for opinion purposes)
Docket Date 2015-11-10
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set ~ 4DCA
Docket Date 2015-11-09
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2015-09-04
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description ORD-Setting Oral Argument ~ This case is set for Oral Argument on November 10, 2015, at 9:30 A.M. for 20 minutes total per side for 4D14-488 and 4D14-2460. The court calendars can be viewed on this court's website at HYPERLINK "http://www.4dca.org" www.4dca.org. Attorneys not registered with this court¿s eDCA and pro se parties are required to file a "Notice of Receipt of Oral Argument" within ten (10) days from the date of this order, acknowledging they have received this order.
Docket Date 2015-08-21
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2015-01-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Grant Miscellaneous Motion ~ ORDERED that appellee's motion filed December 18, 2014, to assign the above-styled appeal to the same merits panel as case number 4D14-2460 is granted.
Docket Date 2014-12-19
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority ~ RE: MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-12-18
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion ~ TO ASSIGN APPEALS TO SAME PANEL (WITH 14-2460) (GRANTED 1/8/15)
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-11-12
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument
Docket Date 2014-11-12
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant's Reply Brief
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-10-13
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-10-01
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-09-26
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-09-26
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description Response ~ TO MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-09-23
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion to Supplement Record & EOT/Toll Briefing
Description ORD-Allowing Attachment to Record ~ ORDERED that the appellee's motion to supplement the record filed September 17, 2014, is granted, and the record is hereby supplemented to include the material referenced in the motion filed as an appendix to the answer brief. Said appendix was filed September 17, 2014.
Docket Date 2014-09-17
Type Record
Subtype Appendix
Description Appendix to Brief ~ TO ANSWER BRIEF
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-09-17
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees ~ (RESPONSE FILED 9/26/14)
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-09-17
Type Motions Relating to Records
Subtype Motion to Supplement Record
Description Motion To File Supplemental Record
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-09-17
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee's Answer Brief
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-08-15
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Answer Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Answer Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 09/17/14
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-06-18
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellee's unopposed motion filed June 9, 2014, for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of this order. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal.
Docket Date 2014-06-09
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 ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-05-21
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ SIX (6) VOLUMES
Docket Date 2014-05-16
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-04-07
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Agreed Extension of Time - Initial Brief
Description Notice of Agreed Extension - Initial Brief ~ 30 DAYS TO 05/17/14
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-03-04
Type Order
Subtype Order to Register/Update eDCA
Description Counsel to register with eDCA ~ Be advised that Margaret L. Cooper, Patrick M. Muldowney and Tiffany L. Cummins have failed to comply with this Court¿s Administrative Order No. 2013-01, requiring counsel of record to register with the Fourth District Court of Appeal¿s electronic filing system to receive electronic copies of court communications, including but not limited to orders.You are further advised that to receive all communications from this Court in electronic form you must register at www.4dca.org or https://edca.4dca.org.Unless you obtain a hardship waiver of the registration requirement the Clerk of the Court shall cease mailing paper copies of all communications from the Court to you after ten (10) days from the date of this order.Paper copies can be obtained by completing a Copy Request Form located at www.4dca.org.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Marshal, Daniel DiGiacomo, 4th District Court of Appeal, 1525 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, telephone (561)242-2000; 1-800-955-8771(TDD): or 1-800-955-8770(V) via Florida Relay Service, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Docket Date 2014-02-28
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appearance
Description Notice of Appearance
On Behalf Of ELIZABETH WHITE
Docket Date 2014-02-18
Type Letter
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter
Description Acknowledgment Letter
Docket Date 2014-02-05
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING
Docket Date 2014-02-05
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
ALMOST FAMILY, INC., ET AL., VS MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW & NURSE ON CALL, INC. 2D2013-3963 2013-08-08 Closed
Classification NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other
Court 2nd District Court of Appeal
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County
12-CA-19208

Parties

Name CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES
Role Appellant
Status Active
Name ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Role Appellant
Status Active
Representations PATRICK M MULDOWNEY, ESQ.
Name MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Role Appellee
Status Active
Representations MARGARET L. COOPER, ESQ., DAVID C. POTTER, ESQ.
Name NURSE ON CALL, INC.
Role Appellee
Status Active
Name HILLSBOROUGH CLERK
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2017-11-13
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Case Destroyed
Description Case Destroyed
Docket Date 2015-10-15
Type Record
Subtype Returned Records
Description Returned Records ~ SET VIA AUTO RECORD RETURN APPLICATION
Docket Date 2014-12-03
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate
Description Mandate
Docket Date 2014-10-24
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Rehearing
Description ORD-DENYING REHEARING ~ rehearing on fees.
Docket Date 2014-10-15
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLEES' RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLANTS' MOTIONFOR REHEARING, WRITTEN OPINION, AND CERTIFICATION
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2014-10-08
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ APPELLANTS' RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO APPELLEES' MOTION FOR REHEARING
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-10-03
Type Post-Disposition Motions
Subtype Motion for Rehearing
Description Motion For Rehearing ~ APPELLANTS' MOTION FOR REHEARING, WRITTEN OPINION, AND CERTIFICATION
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-09-19
Type Disposition by Opinion
Subtype Affirmed
Description Affirmed - Citation
Docket Date 2014-09-19
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Attorneys Fees/Deny/Appellee
Docket Date 2014-08-26
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Oral Argument Date Set
Description Oral Argument Date Set
Docket Date 2014-08-18
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Supplemental Authority
Description Notice of Supplemental Authority
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2014-04-07
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ in opposition to motion for attorneys fees
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2014-04-02
Type Order
Subtype Order on Miscellaneous Motion
Description Deny Miscellaneous Motion-79a ~ AE's mot. for leave to file reply to AA's response to AE's mot. for attorney's fees
Docket Date 2014-04-01
Type Brief
Subtype Reply Brief
Description Appellant Reply Brief
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-04-01
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-03-28
Type Motions Other
Subtype Miscellaneous Motion
Description Miscellaneous Motion ~ FOR LEAVE TO REPLY TO AA'S RESPONSE TO AE'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2014-02-21
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Reply Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF
Docket Date 2014-02-20
Type Motions Relating to Oral Argument
Subtype Motion/Request for Oral Argument
Description Request for Oral Argument ~ AA Patrick M Muldowney, Esq. 978396
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-02-20
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 ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-02-10
Type Response
Subtype Response
Description RESPONSE ~ to motion for attorneys fees
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2014-02-03
Type Brief
Subtype Answer Brief
Description Appellee Answer Brief
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2014-02-03
Type Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs
Subtype Motion For Attorney's Fees
Description Motion For Attorney's Fees
On Behalf Of MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2013-12-26
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR ANSWER BRIEF
Docket Date 2013-12-20
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 MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2013-11-25
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR ANSWER BRIEF
Docket Date 2013-11-22
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 MICHELLE SAMMONS SPROW
Docket Date 2013-11-14
Type Record
Subtype Appendix to Initial Brief
Description Appendix for Initial Brief ~ VOLUME 6 OF THE APPENDIX
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2013-11-14
Type Brief
Subtype Initial Brief
Description Initial Appellant Brief on Merits ~ INITIAL BRIEF OF APPELLANTS,ALMOST FAMILY, INC. andCARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF PINELLAS COUNTY, LLC
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2013-10-08
Type Order
Subtype Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief
Description ORDER GRANTING EOT FOR INITIAL BRIEF
Docket Date 2013-10-08
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 ALMOST FAMILY, INC.
Docket Date 2013-10-07
Type Record
Subtype Record on Appeal
Description Received Records ~ FTP RECORD WOLFE
Docket Date 2013-08-20
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Order Appealed
Description order appealed
Docket Date 2013-08-08
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description A3:Paid In Full - $300
Docket Date 2013-08-08
Type Notice
Subtype Notice of Appeal
Description Notice of Appeal Filed
On Behalf Of ALMOST FAMILY, INC.

Documents

Name Date
DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO 1997 1996-11-14

Date of last update: 02 Apr 2025

Sources: Florida Department of State