On May 10, 2024 a
Miscellaneous
was filed
involving a dispute between
The Cove At Rocky Point Homeowners Association, In,
The Cove At Rocky Point Homeowners Association, Inc.,
and
Aic Services, Inc,
Badger Construction & Associates, Inc.,
Burnstain Holdings Corporation,
Coastal Wall Systems Of Florida, Llc,
Edwin Taylor Corporation,
Five Star Painting Of Florida, Llc,
Hartshorn Custom Contracting, Inc.,
Hendrick Roofing, Inc.,
Italian Terrazzo And Tile Co. Of Brevard, L.L.C,
Joss Contracting, Llc,
Kbi Industries Incorporated,
Ken Creel Stucco & Stone, Inc.,
Largo Glass, Inc.,
Little M & M'S Painting, Inc.,
Manasota Flooring, Inc.,
R.E. Floyd Construction Corporation,
Ripa & Associates, L.L.C.,
Taylor Morrison Of Florida, Inc.,
Vortex Engineering, Llc.,
Weintraub Engineering And Inspections, Inc.,
Zam Llc,
for Civil
in the District Court of Hillsborough County.
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Filing # 198052937 E-Filed 05/10/2024 11:27:17 AM
FORM 1.997. CIVIL COVER SHEET
The civil cover sheet and the information contained in it neither replaces nor supplement the filing and service
of pleadings or other documents as required by law. This form shall be filed by the plaintiff or petitioner with
the Clerk of Court for purpose of reporting uniform data pursuant to section 25.075, Florida Statute. (See
instructions for completion.)
1. CASE STYLE
In the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County, Florida
The Cove at Rocky Point Homeowners Associatic Case Number:
Plaintiff(s)
Division:
vs
Taylor Morrison
of Florida, Inc., et al
Defendant(s)
2. AMOUNT OF CLAIM
Please indicate the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to the nearest dollar. The estimated amount of
the claim is requested for data collection and clerical processing purposes only. The amount of the claim
shall not be used for any other purposes.
1 $8,000 or less
C1 $8,001 - $30,000
C1 $30,001 - $50,000 ss
(J $50,001 - $75,000 = a
(1 $75,001 - $100,000 ae
over $100,000.00
3. TYPE OF CASE (If the case fits more than one type of case, select the most definitive category.) If the
most descriptive label is a subcategory (is indented under a broader category), place an X in both the main
category and subcategory boxes.
CIRCUIT CIVIL
(1 Condominium [Homestead residential foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999
(J Contracts and indebtedness _] Homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more
(J Eminent domain LJ] Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $0 - $50,000
L] Auto negligence (J Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $50,001-
$249,999
(Negligence — other (J Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $250,000 or
more
(1 Business governance (J Other
(J Business torts C Antitrust / trade regulation
(J Environmental/Toxic tort (1 Business transactions
(1 Third party indemnification LJ Constitutional challenge — statute or ordinance
Construction defect (J Constitutional challenge — proposed amendment
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LJ Mass tort (1 Corporate trusts
LJ Negligent security (CD Discrimination — employment or other
(] Nursing home negligence (J Insurance claims
(J Premises liability — commercial LJ Intellectual property
( Premises liability — residential C1 Libel / Slander
(] Products liability (J Shareholder derivative action
C Real property / Mortgage foreclosure LJ Securities litigation
{J Commercial foreclosure $0 - $50,000 (J Trade secrets
(J Commercial foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999 ( Trust litigation
(] Commercial foreclosure $250,000 or more
{_] Homestead residential foreclosure $0 -
$50,000
[) PLEASE CHECK THIS BOX IF THIS CASE IS APPROPRIATE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE
COMPLEX BUSINESS LITIGATION DIVISION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COMPLEX BUSINESS
LITIGATION DIVISION ADDENDUM FORM.
COUNTY CIVIL
CJ Small Claims
C) Civil
L] Real property/Mortgage foreclosure
(J Replevins
(1 Evictions
C Residential Evictions
(J Non-Residential Evictions
(2 Other civil (non-monetary)
4, REMEDIES SOUGHT (Check all that apply):
Monetary;
(J Non-monetary declaratory or injunctive relief;
C Punitive
5. NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: 43
(Specify)
6. IS THIS CASE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
0 Yes
No
7. HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED?
No
(Yes. If “Yes”, list all related cases by name, case number and court.
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8. IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT?
[] Yes
[No
1 CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge and
belief, and that I have read and will comply with the requirements of Florida Rule of Judicial Administration
2.425.
Signature 1s) Bron C Tanrenbawy) FL Bar Number 1024676
Attorney or Party (Bar Number if attorney)
Brian C. Tannenbaum 05/ 10/2024
Type or Print Name Date
Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 3 of 5
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Cc MMPLEX BUSIN. LITIGATION DIVISION ADDENDUM
Party or Attorney Filing Action Must Place an “X” in One of the Boxes Below
The categories of cases set out below shall guide the parties and the Court in the designation of cases for
the Complex Business Litigation Division (“CBLD”).
AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY GREATER THAN $150,000.00
(1 Non-consumer UCC-related transactions;
( Purchases and sales of businesses or the assets of a business, including contract disputes, commercial
landiord- tenant claims, and business torts;
(C1 Non-consumer sale of goods or services by or to business enterprises;
(J Non-consumer bank or brokerage accounts, including loan, deposit, cash management, and investment
accounts;
CJ Purchase, sale, lease of commercial (real or personal) property or security interests therein;
CJ Commercial surety bonds;
( Franchisee / franchisor relationships and liabilities;
CJ Malpractice against professionals, except health care providers, in connection with rendering
services relating to a business enterprise;
(1 Business torts, including unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference with
contracts;
Complex construction litigation, other than consumer home construction disputes, unless a court
determines that the home construction dispute is business-related and complex; or
LJ Insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, and third party indemnity actions against insurers arising
under policies issued to businesses, such as claims arising under a commercial general liability policy,
commercial property policy, or title insurance policy, not including claims where the underlying dispute
is a personal injury claim, unless a court determines that the personal injury insurance claim is business-
related and complex.
ANY AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY
(J Internal affairs or governance, dissolution or liquidation rights, obligations between or among
owners (shareholders, partners, members), or liability or indemnity of managers (officers, directors,
managers, trustees, or members or partners functioning as managers) of corporations, partnerships,
limited partnerships, limited liability companies or partnerships,
(Trade secrets and non-compete agreements;
CD Intellectual property;
C Securities or state securities laws;
C Antitrust statutes;
Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 4 of 5
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LD Shareholder derivative actions and related class actions; and
(J Corporate trust affairs or director and officer liability.
NOTE: A copy of the Civil Cover Sheet and this Addendum must be served with the Complaint
for all Complex Business Litigation Division cases. See Administrative Order S-2013-021 for
further Complex Business Litigation Division requirements.
Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 5 of 5
5/10/2024 11:27 AM Electronically Filed: Hillsborough County/13th Judicial Circuit Page 5
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Filing # 198052937 E-Filed 05/10/2024 11:27:17 AM FORM 1.997. CIVIL COVER SHEET The civil cover sheet and the information contained in it neither replaces nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other documents as required by law. This form shall be filed by the plaintiff or petitioner with the Clerk of Court for purpose of reporting uniform data pursuant to section 25.075, Florida Statute. (See instructions for completion.) 1. CASE STYLE In the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County, Florida The Cove at Rocky Point Homeowners Associatic Case Number: Plaintiff(s) Division: vs Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc., et al Defendant(s) 2. AMOUNT OF CLAIM Please indicate the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to the nearest dollar. The estimated amount of the claim is requested for data collection and clerical processing purposes only. The amount of the claim shall not be used for any other purposes. 1 $8,000 or less C1 $8,001 - $30,000 C1 $30,001 - $50,000 ss (J $50,001 - $75,000 = a (1 $75,001 - $100,000 ae over $100,000.00 3. TYPE OF CASE (If the case fits more than one type of case, select the most definitive category.) If the most descriptive label is a subcategory (is indented under a broader category), place an X in both the main category and subcategory boxes. CIRCUIT CIVIL (1 Condominium [Homestead residential foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999 (J Contracts and indebtedness _] Homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more (J Eminent domain LJ] Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $0 - $50,000 L] Auto negligence (J Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $50,001- $249,999 (Negligence — other (J Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $250,000 or more (1 Business governance (J Other (J Business torts C Antitrust / trade regulation (J Environmental/Toxic tort (1 Business transactions (1 Third party indemnification LJ Constitutional challenge — statute or ordinance Construction defect (J Constitutional challenge — proposed amendment Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 1 of 5 5/10/2024 11:27 AM Electronically Filed: Hillsborough County/13th Judicial Circuit Page 1 LJ Mass tort (1 Corporate trusts LJ Negligent security (CD Discrimination — employment or other (] Nursing home negligence (J Insurance claims (J Premises liability — commercial LJ Intellectual property ( Premises liability — residential C1 Libel / Slander (] Products liability (J Shareholder derivative action C Real property / Mortgage foreclosure LJ Securities litigation {J Commercial foreclosure $0 - $50,000 (J Trade secrets (J Commercial foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999 ( Trust litigation (] Commercial foreclosure $250,000 or more {_] Homestead residential foreclosure $0 - $50,000 [) PLEASE CHECK THIS BOX IF THIS CASE IS APPROPRIATE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THE COMPLEX BUSINESS LITIGATION DIVISION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COMPLEX BUSINESS LITIGATION DIVISION ADDENDUM FORM. COUNTY CIVIL CJ Small Claims C) Civil L] Real property/Mortgage foreclosure (J Replevins (1 Evictions C Residential Evictions (J Non-Residential Evictions (2 Other civil (non-monetary) 4, REMEDIES SOUGHT (Check all that apply): Monetary; (J Non-monetary declaratory or injunctive relief; C Punitive 5. NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: 43 (Specify) 6. IS THIS CASE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT? 0 Yes No 7. HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED? No (Yes. If “Yes”, list all related cases by name, case number and court. Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 2 of 5 5/10/2024 11:27 AM Electronically Filed: Hillsborough County/13th Judicial Circuit Page 2 8. IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT? [] Yes [No 1 CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have read and will comply with the requirements of Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425. Signature 1s) Bron C Tanrenbawy) FL Bar Number 1024676 Attorney or Party (Bar Number if attorney) Brian C. Tannenbaum 05/ 10/2024 Type or Print Name Date Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 3 of 5 5/10/2024 11:27 AM Electronically Filed: Hillsborough County/13th Judicial Circuit Page 3 Cc MMPLEX BUSIN. LITIGATION DIVISION ADDENDUM Party or Attorney Filing Action Must Place an “X” in One of the Boxes Below The categories of cases set out below shall guide the parties and the Court in the designation of cases for the Complex Business Litigation Division (“CBLD”). AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY GREATER THAN $150,000.00 (1 Non-consumer UCC-related transactions; ( Purchases and sales of businesses or the assets of a business, including contract disputes, commercial landiord- tenant claims, and business torts; (C1 Non-consumer sale of goods or services by or to business enterprises; (J Non-consumer bank or brokerage accounts, including loan, deposit, cash management, and investment accounts; CJ Purchase, sale, lease of commercial (real or personal) property or security interests therein; CJ Commercial surety bonds; ( Franchisee / franchisor relationships and liabilities; CJ Malpractice against professionals, except health care providers, in connection with rendering services relating to a business enterprise; (1 Business torts, including unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference with contracts; Complex construction litigation, other than consumer home construction disputes, unless a court determines that the home construction dispute is business-related and complex; or LJ Insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, and third party indemnity actions against insurers arising under policies issued to businesses, such as claims arising under a commercial general liability policy, commercial property policy, or title insurance policy, not including claims where the underlying dispute is a personal injury claim, unless a court determines that the personal injury insurance claim is business- related and complex. ANY AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY (J Internal affairs or governance, dissolution or liquidation rights, obligations between or among owners (shareholders, partners, members), or liability or indemnity of managers (officers, directors, managers, trustees, or members or partners functioning as managers) of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies or partnerships, (Trade secrets and non-compete agreements; CD Intellectual property; C Securities or state securities laws; C Antitrust statutes; Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 4 of 5 5/10/2024 11:27 AM Electronically Filed: Hillsborough County/13th Judicial Circuit Page 4 LD Shareholder derivative actions and related class actions; and (J Corporate trust affairs or director and officer liability. NOTE: A copy of the Civil Cover Sheet and this Addendum must be served with the Complaint for all Complex Business Litigation Division cases. See Administrative Order S-2013-021 for further Complex Business Litigation Division requirements. Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020) Page 5 of 5 5/10/2024 11:27 AM Electronically Filed: Hillsborough County/13th Judicial Circuit Page 5