Ernie Haire Ford, Inc. v. Atkinson

Filing 26

ORDER of recusal. Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington recused. The Clerk of Court is directed to reassign this case pursuant to its normal procedures. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 8/13/2015. (KAK)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TAMPA DIVISION
IN RE: ERNIE HAIRE FORD, INC.,
Debtor.
_____________________________/
ERNIE HAIRE FORD, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.

Case No. 8:15-cv-476-T-33

BENJAMIN J. ATKINSON, ET AL.,
Defendants.
_______________________________/
ORDER
This matter is before the Court sua sponte.

Recently,

Kelly Carey, Esq., entered a notice of appearance in this
action.

Although it is not mandatory, the Court determines

that it is appropriate to recuse herself in this case.

Carey

is a former employee and is also personally acquainted with
the undersigned and the undersigned’s family members.
to

avoid

even

the

appearance

of

impropriety

and

Thus,
in

an

abundance of caution, the undersigned recuses herself from
this case pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(a).
Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED:
1.

The undersigned is recused from this case.

2.

The Clerk of Court is directed to reassign this case

pursuant to its normal procedures.
DONE and ORDERED in Chambers in Tampa, Florida, this 13th
day of August, 2015.

Copies:

All Counsel of Record

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