What happens if I miss the June 5, 2026 deadline?

A default judgment can be entered against you, letting the plaintiff obtain the relief requested.

Where do I file my written defenses?

File the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Monroe County and serve a copy to the plaintiff's attorney.

Who is the plaintiff's attorney and how do I contact them?

Miles A. Archabal, Esq., 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1650, Miami, FL 33131; serve a copy of defenses there.

Why was this notice published in the newspaper?

Because the defendant could not be served personally, the court authorized service by publication (constructive service).

Court Notice — 1319 Newton St., Key West, FL (25-CA-1066-P)

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Breach of payment obligations

Affects:DefendantsCreditorsGeneral Public

Plaintiff John Deere Construction & Forestry Co. sued Michael Lawrence Flammia and Residential Elec Services, Inc. to recover unpaid amounts under an agreement. Defendant Flammia must file written defenses by June 5, 2026, or risk a default judgment.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to respond: June 5, 2026
Failure to respond may result in default judgment
Action seeks payment for amounts owed to plaintiff
Defendant served by publication in The Key West Citizen

Deadline · Response Deadline

June 5, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare written defenses
Draft and sign your written defenses to the complaint and have them ready to file by June 5, 2026.
2
File original with clerk
File the original defense with the Monroe County Clerk of Court before or immediately after serving the plaintiff's attorney.
3
Serve plaintiff's attorney
Serve a copy of your defenses on Miles A. Archabal, Esq., 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1650, Miami, FL 33131 by June 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the June 5, 2026 deadline?: A default judgment can be entered against you, letting the plaintiff obtain the relief requested.
Where do I file my written defenses?: File the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Monroe County and serve a copy to the plaintiff's attorney.
Who is the plaintiff's attorney and how do I contact them?: Miles A. Archabal, Esq., 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1650, Miami, FL 33131; serve a copy of defenses there.
Why was this notice published in the newspaper?: Because the defendant could not be served personally, the court authorized service by publication (constructive service).

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Legal terms in this notice

Constructive service: Service by publication when the defendant's whereabouts are not confirmed, treated as legal notice.
Default: A court judgment entered when a party fails to respond or appear.
Complaint: The initial court document that starts the lawsuit and states the plaintiff's claims.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR 
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.:  25-CA-1066-P 
JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION &amp; FORESTRY COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RESIDENTIAL ELEC SERVICES, INC. f/k/a RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. d/b/a INTEGRITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES, and MICHAEL LAWRENCE FLAMMIA,
Defendants,
NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: DEFENDANT, MICHAEL LAWRENCE FLAMMIA, whose last known address is:
1319 Newton St., Key West, FL 33040
800 Fleming St, Apt 1C, Key West, FL 33040.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to recover your payment obligations for failure to pay amounts due under an agreement with Plaintiff has been filed against you in Monroe County, Florida Circuit Court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Miles A. Archabal, Esq., the Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1650, Miami, Florida 33131, on or before June 5, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A copy of this Notice of Action will be published in The Key West Citizen for four consecutive weeks.
Dated this 28th day of April, 2026.
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
/s/ Sheral L. Latorre
As Deputy Clerk
05/07/26, 05/14/26, 05/21/26, 05/28/26 KWC
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