Bentzen et al v. Anesthesia Associates, PA et al
| Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza and Kenneth D. Simmons, III |
| Anesthesia Associates, PA and Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC |
| 1:2025cv00568 |
| December 3, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Marcia A Crone |
| Anti-Trust |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1 Antitrust Litigation |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 49 AMENDED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DISMISSAL - the court acknowledges that this action is dismissed in its entirety, effective the date of the parties' voluntary dismissal. The Sherman Act claims made by plfs Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, and Jared Martinez are dismissed with prejudice. All other claims are dismissed without prejudice. Each party shall bear its own attys' fees. Any outstanding motions are denied as moot. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/14/2026. (SCM) |
| Filing 48 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DISMISSAL - this action is dismissed in its entirety, with prejudice, effective the date of the parties' voluntary dismissal. Each party shall bear its own attys' fees. Any outstanding motions are denied as moot. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/1/2026. (Motion #11 terminated) (SCM) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III (Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 46 CORRECTED NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Taylor Wade Miller on behalf of Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA (Miller, Taylor) |
| Filing 45 **Filed in Error, please view #46 Corrected Appearance** NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Taylor Wade Miller on behalf of Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA (Miller, Taylor) Modified on 4/24/2026 (SCM). |
| NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 6/25/2026 at 04:00 PM in Beaumont Courthouse before District Judge Marcia A. Crone in chambers. Counsel must appear in person. (jc) |
Filing 44
ORDER directing the parties to conduct Rule 26(f) Conference by 5/12/2026. Additionally, the parties shall attempt in good faith to agree on certain matters, and shall file with the court a joint written report outlining their proposals by 5/26/2026. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 4/14/2026. (SCM)
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Filing 43
MEMORANDUM and ORDER denying #8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 4/8/2026. (SCM)
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| Filing 42 NOTICE Plaintiffs' Post-Preliminary Injunction Hearing Summary Brief by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III (Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE Defendants' Post Hearing Brief by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA (Werner, John) |
| Filing 40 Joint Exhibits admitted during court proceeding held/concluded on 3/6/26 by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA, Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (jc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9) (jc). |
| Filing 39 Exhibits admitted during court proceeding held/concluded on 3/6/26 by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (jc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10) (jc). (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 17, #14 Exhibit 18, #15 Exhibit 19, #16 Exhibit 24, #17 Exhibit 25, #18 Exhibit 26) (jc). (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #19 Exhibit 27, #20 Exhibit 28, #21 Exhibit 29, #22 Exhibit 30, #23 Exhibit 31) (jc). |
| Filing 38 Exhibits admitted during court proceeding held/concluded on 3/6/26 by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (jc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10) (jc). (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20) (jc). (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2026: #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 Exhibit 30, #31 Exhibit 31) (jc). |
| Filing 37 Joint Witness List by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA, Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (jc) |
| Filing 36 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Marcia A. Crone: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 3/6/2026 from 10:03 - 05:43. Witnesses testified. Counsel must submit a 7-page briefing to the court within 7 days. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Chris Portner, Justin Hutchings, Jennifer Fleury, Cori Ast; Defense - John Werner, Glen Morgan, Matthew Morgan. Exhibits admitted. (Court Reporter - Ed Reed) (jc) |
| Filing 35 Paper Transcript Request by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III for 3/6/2026, Hearing: Preliminary Injunction before Judge Marcia A. Crone. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A)(Hutchings, Justin) (Forwarded to Court Reporter, Ed Reed, on 3/9/2026) (slo) |
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Filing 34
ORDER that defts' Exhibits 1-12, 17-19, and 24-31 are admitted as unopposed. Pltfs' objections to Exhibits 13-15, 16, 20, and 21-23 are sustained. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/5/2026. (SCM)
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Filing 33
ORDER overruling defts' objections to pltfs' Exhibits 1-21. Pltfs' Exhibits 22-31 are admitted as unopposed. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/5/2026. (SCM)
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Filing 32
ORDER granting #31 Motion for Leave to File Defendants' Responses to Plaintiffs Objections to Defendants Exhibit List. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/4/2026. (SCM)
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| Filing 31 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to File Defendants Responses to Plaintiffs Objections to Defendants Exhibit List by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Werner, John) |
| Filing 30 RESPONSE to #27 Notice of Plaintiffs' Objections to Defendants' Exhibits and Witnesses by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (Werner, John) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (SCM). |
| Filing 29 RESPONSE to Defendants' Objections to Plaintiffs' Exhibit List by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III (Attachments: #1 Supplement Docket)(Fleury, Jennifer) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (SCM). |
| Filing 28 RESPONSE to #27 Notice of Plaintiffs' Objections to Defendants' Exhibits and Witnesses by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (Werner, John) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (SCM). |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Plaintiffs' Objections to Defendants' Exhibits and Witnesses by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III (Fleury, Jennifer) Modified text on 2/26/2026 (SCM). |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Letter Brief by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA re #16 Reply to Response to Motion, (Werner, John) |
| Filing 25 Witness List by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 24 Exhibit List of Plaintiffs by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III.. (Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 23 JOINT Exhibit List by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III.. (Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Defendants' Objections to Plaintiffs' Exhibit List by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA (Werner, John) Modified text on 2/26/2026 (SCM). |
| Filing 21 Exhibit List by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA.. (Werner, John) |
| Filing 20 Witness List by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (Werner, John) |
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Filing 19
ORDER resetting Preliminary Injunction Hearing to 3/6/2026 at 10:00 AM in Ctrm 3 (Beaumont) before District Judge Marcia A. Crone. Additionally, parties are to adhere to the following deadlines: The parties shall exchange propose exhibits, exhibit lists, and witness lists by 5:00 PM on 2/25/2026. The parties shall also file any objections to the proposed witnesses and/or exhibits by 5:00 PM on 2/25/2026. Responses to objections are due by 5:00 PM on 2/27/2026. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 2/11/2026. (SCM)
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| Filing 18 REPLY to Response re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of M. Bentzen, #2 Supplemental Declaration of C. DuBois, #3 Supplemental Declaration of L. Mendoza, #4 Supplemental Declaration of M. Denman, #5 Supplemental Declaration of T. Young, #6 Appendix A)(Fleury, Jennifer) |
| NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 3/6/2026 at 01:00 PM in Ctrm 3 (Beaumont) before District Judge Marcia A. Crone. (JC) |
| Filing 17 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 16 REPLY to Response re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Werner, John) |
| Filing 15 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (Fleury, Jennifer) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/15/2026: #1 Proposed Order) (SCM). |
| Filing 14 RESPONSE re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration Declaration of John Werner, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Exhibit M, #15 Exhibit N, #16 Exhibit O, #17 Exhibit P, #18 Exhibit Q, #19 Exhibit R, #20 Exhibit S, #21 Exhibit T, #22 Exhibit U, #23 Exhibit V, #24 Exhibit W, #25 Exhibit X, #26 Exhibit Y)(Werner, John) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/15/2026: #27 Proposed Order) (SCM). |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #12 Joint Motion for Rule 12 Motion Briefing Schedule. Pltfs' response to #11 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) shall be due by 1/14/2026, and defts' reply shall be due by 1/21/2026. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 1/6/2026. (SCM)
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| Filing 12 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fleury, Jennifer) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/6/2026: #2 Revised Proposed Order) (SCM). (Attachment 2 replaced on 1/6/2026) (SCM). |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or, In the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Werner, John) Modified text on 12/30/2025 (SCM). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/6/2026: #2 Revised Proposed Order) (SCM). |
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Filing 10
ORDER granting #9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction Briefing Schedule. Deft's response to pltf's #8 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction shall be due by 1/14/2026, and pltf's reply shall be due by 1/28/2026. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 12/29/2025. (SCM)
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| Filing 9 JOINT MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Briefing Schedule by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration of Bentzen, #2 Affidavit/Declaration of DuBois, #3 Affidavit/Declaration of Gibbs, #4 Affidavit/Declaration of Hoffpauir, #5 Affidavit/Declaration of Martinez, #6 Affidavit/Declaration of Mendoza, #7 Affidavit/Declaration of Simmons, #8 Affidavit/Declaration of Denman, #9 Affidavit/Declaration of Young, #10 Proposed Order)(Fleury, Jennifer) |
| Filing 7 Summons returned executed by Monica Bentzen. Anesthesia Associates, PA served on 12/10/2025. (Hutchings, Justin) |
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Filing 6
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE: Case reassigned to District Judge Marcia A. Crone for all further proceedings. District Judge Michael J. Truncale no longer assigned to case. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/5/2025. (SCM)
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| Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Cori Ast on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11242478. (Ast, Cori) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Justin Graham Hutchings on behalf of Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11241374. (Hutchings, Justin) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Justin W. Bernick on behalf of Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11238884. (Bernick, Justin) |
| Filing 2 Summonses issued as to Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA, and emailed back to atty for service. (SCM) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Anesthesia Associates Group, PLLC, Anesthesia Associates, PA ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11237887.), filed by John Hoffpauir, Monica Bentzen, Jared Martinez, Kenneth D. Simmons, III, Lance T. Mendoza, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Fleury, Jennifer) |
| In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (SCM) |
| DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Monica Bentzen, Chad R. Dubois, Garrett Gibbs, John Hoffpauir, Jared Martinez, Lance T. Mendoza, Kenneth D. Simmons, III. (SCM) |
| Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (SCM) |
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