Vine Oil & Gas LP et al v. Ho et al
Plaintiff: Brix Oil & Gas LP, Vine Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC and Vine Management Services LLC
Defendant: Daniel Ho, Indigo Minerals, LLC and Indigo Natural Resources LLC
Case Number: 4:2019cv00346
Filed: May 10, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Amos L Mazzant
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE. All relief not previously granted is hereby DENIED. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this civil action. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/2/2019. (rpc, )
September 30, 2019 Filing 48 MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice Against Defendants, Indigo Minerals, LLC, and Indigo Natural Resources, LLC by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Munisteri, James) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/30/2019) (rpc, ).
September 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER granting #46 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Court hereby ORDERS that Indigo submit its answer to Vine's complaint no later than October 13, 2019. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 9/16/2019. (rpc, )
September 16, 2019 Answer Due Deadline Updated for Indigo Minerals, LLC to 10/13/2019; Indigo Natural Resources LLC to 10/13/2019. (rpc, )
September 13, 2019 Filing 46 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Furlow, Elizabeth)
August 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. It is ORDERED that Indigo's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or in the Alternative, to Transfer to the Southern District of Texas (Dkt. #25 ) is in all respects DENIED. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 8/30/2019. (rpc, )
August 15, 2019 Filing 44 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP (Thomas, Jonathan)
August 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 43 SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/6/2020 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Amended Pleadings due by 9/25/2019. Discovery due by 12/18/2019. Joinder of Parties due by 8/14/2019. Mediation Completion due by 12/6/2019. Motions due by 2/17/2020. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 6/22/2020. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 6/6/2020. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 8/2/2019. (rpc, )
July 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER granting #41 MOTION Withdraw Application for Preliminary Injunction. The Court further cancels the hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion set for Monday, July 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 7/26/2019. (daj, )
July 26, 2019 Filing 41 MOTION Withdraw Application for Preliminary Injunction re #38 Temporary Restraining Order, Set Hearings, Terminate Motions by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
July 26, 2019 Due to the Court's civil hearing schedule, the July 30, 2019 Scheduling Conference is CANCELLED. The Court will enter a Scheduling Order. (tls)
July 26, 2019 In light of the filing of Plaintiffs' Motion to Withdraw its Preliminary Injunction Application (Dkt. #41), the Court hereby CANCELS the July 29, 2019 Preliminary Injunction Hearing. (tls)
July 25, 2019 Filing 40 NOTICE by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP re #38 Temporary Restraining Order, Set Hearings, Terminate Motions Withdrawal of Application for Preliminary Injunction (Thomas, Jonathan)
July 15, 2019 Filing 39 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP . (Attachments: #1 Appendix I, #2 Exhibit B)(Munisteri, James) Modified on 7/16/2019 (rpc, ).
June 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 38 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 7/29/2019 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 6/28/2019. (rpc, )
June 25, 2019 Filing 37 REPLY to Response to Motion re #25 MOTION to Dismiss INDIGO'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO TRANSFER TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS filed by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Rubenstein, Jonathan)
June 24, 2019 Filing 36 RESPONSE in Support re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Improper Venue filed by Daniel Ho. (Johnson, Foster)
June 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER. Indigo Minerals, LLC, and Indigo Natural Resources, LLC's Opposed Motion for Protective Order and to Quash Vine's Subpoena of Jason Zhao (Dkt. #31 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 6/21/2019. (rpc, )
June 20, 2019 Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order and to Quash Vine's Subpoena of Jason Zhao filed by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER granting #32 Motion for Expedited Consideration of Indigo's OpposedMotion for a Protective Order and to Quash Vine's Subpoena of Jason Zhao. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 6/19/2019. (rpc, )
June 19, 2019 Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Indigo's Opposed Motion for Protective Order and to Quash Vine's Subpoena of Jason Zhao by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rubenstein, Jonathan)
June 19, 2019 Filing 31 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order and to Quash Vine's Subpoena of Jason Zhao by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Rubenstein, Jonathan)
June 19, 2019 Counsel are reminded that the Court has not opted out of this court's Local Rules concerning courtesy copies; therefore, Counsel are asked to comply with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9) and Local Rule CV-10(b) with respect to sending courtesy copies to Judge Mazzant. Please send copies of pleadings that exceed 20 pages to Judge Mazzant's chambers. Please use tabs and dividers for exhibits. (tls)
June 18, 2019 Filing 30 RESPONSE in Opposition re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Improper Venue, #25 MOTION to Dismiss INDIGO'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO TRANSFER TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS filed by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
June 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/17/2019. Rule 16 Management Conference set for 7/30/2019 at 02:00 PM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 6/11/2019. (rpc, )
June 5, 2019 Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Improper Venue by Daniel Ho. Responses due by 6/19/2019 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Johnson, Foster) (Attachment 2 replaced on 6/6/2019) (rpc, ).
June 5, 2019 Filing 27 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joseph Y Ahmad on behalf of Daniel Ho (Ahmad, Joseph)
June 5, 2019 Filing 26 MOTION Enter Agreed Order by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
June 5, 2019 In light of the filing of Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Enter an Agreed Order (Dkt. #26), the June 5, 2019 hearing is CANCELLED. (tls)
June 4, 2019 Filing 25 MOTION to Dismiss INDIGO'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO TRANSFER TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rubenstein, Jonathan)
June 4, 2019 Filing 24 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Pennington Furlow on behalf of Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC (Furlow, Elizabeth)
May 30, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Louis E. Layrisson, III on behalf of Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC (Layrisson, Louis)
May 30, 2019 Filing 22 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Russell Carter Lewis on behalf of Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC (Lewis, Russell)
May 30, 2019 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION to Expedite CONSIDERATION OF INDIGO'S OPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF RESPONSIVE PLEADING DEADLINE by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rubenstein, Jonathan)
May 30, 2019 Filing 20 Opposed MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF JUNE 4 RESPONSIVE PLEADING DEADLINE by Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rubenstein, Jonathan)
May 30, 2019 Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jonathan Bell Rubenstein on behalf of Indigo Minerals, LLC, Indigo Natural Resources LLC (Rubenstein, Jonathan)
May 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting in part #15 Motion for Hearing as to Plaintiffs' Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. #2 ), and that motion is hereby set for hearing on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 5:15 p.m. The request for hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery is denied as moot. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 5/24/2019. (rpc, )
May 24, 2019 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : Motion Hearing set for 6/5/2019 at 05:15 PM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. (rpc, )
May 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting in part #3 Motion to Expedite Discovery and governs only Plaintiffs and Defendant Daniel Ho. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 5/22/2019. (rpc, )
May 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #14 Motion to Enter an Agreed Order. Indigo shall maintain and preserve all data that Indigo has allegedly downloaded, copied, or otherwise reviewed from Plaintiffs' Pason Systems U.S. Database. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Application for a Temporary Restraining Orderand Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. #2 ) is resolved with respect to the Indigo Defendants. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 5/22/2019. (rpc, )
May 16, 2019 Filing 15 MOTION for Hearing re #3 MOTION to Expedite Discovery, #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
May 16, 2019 Filing 14 MOTION to Enter Agreed Order by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
May 16, 2019 Filing 13 ***DEFICIENT. TO BE REFILED. PLEASE DISREGARD*** NOTICE by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP ADVISING OF AGREED ORDER AND REQUESTING HEARING (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Thomas, Jonathan) Modified on 5/16/2019 (rpc, ).
May 16, 2019 Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Vine Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Brix Oil & Gas LP, Vine Management Services LLC. Daniel Ho served on 5/15/2019, answer due 6/5/2019. (Thomas, Jonathan)
May 16, 2019 NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the #13 Notice ADVISING OF AGREED ORDER AND REQUESTING HEARING submitted by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. The document should be filed as a motion setting forth the relief requested. Correction should be made by one business day. (rpc, )
May 14, 2019 Filing 11 NOTICE by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP re #9 Notice (Other) Regarding Parties Negotiation (Thomas, Jonathan)
May 14, 2019 Filing 10 ***PLEASE DISREGARD. FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY. INCORRECT DOCKET EVENT USED*** AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Daniel Ho on May 13, 2019, filed by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Thomas, Jonathan) Modified on 5/14/2019 (rpc, ).
May 14, 2019 Filing 9 NOTICE by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP Defendant Indigo's Counsel (Thomas, Jonathan)
May 14, 2019 NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the #8 NOTICE of Defendant Indigo's Counsel submitted by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. The filed document is correspondence and was not filed in pleading format. Correction should be made by one business day. (rpc, )
May 13, 2019 Filing 8 ***PLEASE DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY - LETTER ONLY*** NOTICE by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP of Defendant Indigo's Counsel (Thomas, Jonathan) Modified on 5/14/2019 (rpc, ).
May 13, 2019 Filing 7 SUMMONS Issued as to Indigo Natural Resources LLC. (rpc, )
May 13, 2019 Filing 6 SUMMONS Issued as to Indigo Minerals, LLC. (rpc, )
May 13, 2019 Filing 5 SUMMONS Issued as to Daniel Ho. (rpc, )
May 11, 2019 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP (Thomas, Jonathan)
May 10, 2019 Filing 3 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
May 10, 2019 Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Brix Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Vine Management Services LLC, Vine Oil & Gas LP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Jonathan)
May 10, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Original against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-7263943.), filed by Vine Oil & Gas LP, Brix Operating LLC, Brix Oil & Gas LP, Vine Management Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit A-2, #4 Exhibit A-3, #5 Exhibit B)(Thomas, Jonathan)
May 10, 2019 Case Assigned to District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (rpc, )
May 10, 2019 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. (rpc, )

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Defendant: Daniel Ho
Represented By: Joseph Y Ahmad
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Defendant: Indigo Minerals, LLC
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Defendant: Indigo Natural Resources LLC
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