UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TAMPA DIVISION
IN ADMIRALTY
Case 8:25-cv-2876-SDM-AAS
IN RE:
PETITION OF PETER CALABRESE, JR., as Owner of a 2023 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport E, hull identification number YAMC0293K223, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances,
Petitioner.
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR EXONERATION
FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NOTICE is hereby given that Petitioner Peter Calabrese, Jr. (“Petitioner”), as Owner of a 2023 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport E, hull identification number YAMC0293K223, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances (the “Vessel”), has filed a Petition claiming the benefit of exoneration from and/or limitation of liability according to law and as provided in Section 30501 et seq. of Title 46, United States Code, Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the statutes supplemental thereto and amendatory thereof, and also contesting liability independently of the limitation of liability claimed in said Petition for any loss, damage or injury occurring on or about May 25, 2024, in navigable waters in the area of Boca Grande, Charlotte County, Florida as described in the Petition and said Petition also stating the facts and circumstances upon which exoneration from and/or limitation or liability is claimed.
All persons or corporations having claims arising out of the events mentioned above and as more particularly described in the Petition must present them as provided in Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, to the Clerk, United States District Courthouse for the Middle District of Florida located at 2110 First Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 and serve on or mail copies thereof to the Petitioner’s attorneys, Charles S. Davant, Esquire and Brandon Bushway, Esquire, Davant Law, P.A., 100 NE Third Ave, Suite 440, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, on or before December 12, 2025 or be defaulted. Personal attendance is not required.
Any claimant desiring to contest the allegations of the Petition shall file and serve on counsel for Petitioner an Answer to the Petition on or before the aforesaid date unless the Claim includes an Answer so designated or be defaulted.
Brandon Bushway
Davant Law P.A.
100 NE Third Ave, Suite 440
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.414.0400 Office
beb@davantlaw.com
11/16/25, 11/23/25, 11/30/25, 12/07/25 64866
