Hollas v. Independent Bank
Plaintiff: Joseph Hollas
Defendant: Independent Bank
Case Number: 4:2023cv00934
Filed: October 19, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Sean D Jordan
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 15, 2023 NOTICE: The Rule 16 management conference set for 1/10/2024 is cancelled. The Court will issue a scheduling order. (ldm)
December 13, 2023 Filing 32 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #22 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Joseph Hollas. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bethel, Rachel)
December 12, 2023 Filing 31 JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bethel, Rachel)
December 6, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ellen Thomas Johnston on behalf of Joseph Hollas (Johnston, Ellen)
December 6, 2023 Filing 29 REPLY to Response to Motion re #22 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Independent Bank. (Fettinger, George)
December 1, 2023 Filing 28 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Joseph Hollas. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bethel, Rachel)
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER. It is ORDERED that all motions related to Independent Bank's first Motion to Dismiss, (Dkt. #15 ), are DENIED as moot and will be stricken. The parties are directed not to file any additional motions related to Docket entry #15 . It is further ORDERED that any response to Independent Bank's re-urged Motion to Dismiss, (Dkt. #22 ), is due no later than December 1, 2023, and any reply is due no later than seven days after a response is served, in accordance with Local Rule CV-7(f). Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 11/17/2023. (jmb, )
November 17, 2023 Filing 26 ***STRICKEN PER DKT #27 .*** RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief In Support of Its Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Joseph Hollas. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bethel, Rachel) Modified on 11/20/2023 (jmb, ).
November 15, 2023 Filing 25 ***STRICKEN PER DKT #27 .*** RESPONSE to Motion re #24 OPPOSED MOTION to Strike #21 Reply to Response to Motion to Dismiss filed by Independent Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiffs Motion to Strike)(Fettinger, George) Modified on 11/20/2023 (jmb, ).
November 15, 2023 Filing 24 ***STRICKEN PER DKT #27 . ***OPPOSED MOTION to Strike #21 Reply to Response to Motion to Dismiss by Joseph Hollas. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bethel, Rachel) Modified text on 11/17/2023 (jmb, ).
November 15, 2023 Filing 23 ***STRICKEN PER DKT #27 . *** MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief In Support of Its Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Independent Bank. (Fettinger, George) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/15/2023: #1 Proposed Order) (knp, ). Modified text on 11/17/2023 (jmb, ).
November 14, 2023 Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim by Independent Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fettinger, George)
November 13, 2023 NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the #20 NOTICE by Independent Bank of Re-Consideration of Motion to Dismiss (Fettinger, George) submitted by Independent Bank. Motion required. See L.R. CV-7(j). Correction should be made by one business day. (jmb, )
November 13, 2023 Filing 21 ***STRICKEN PER DKT #27 .*** REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Independent Bank. (Fettinger, George) Modified on 11/20/2023 (jmb, ).
November 13, 2023 Filing 20 ***DEFICIENT. TO BE REFILED*** NOTICE by Independent Bank of Re-Consideration of Motion to Dismiss (Fettinger, George) Modified text on 11/14/2023 (jmb, ).
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS: Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 1/10/2024 at 11:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan.. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 11/7/2023. (ch, )
October 30, 2023 Filing 18 ***STRICKEN PER DKT #27 .*** RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Joseph Hollas. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bethel, Rachel) Modified on 11/20/2023 (jmb, ).
October 20, 2023 Notified Attorney, Harjeen Zibari, Per GO 04-12, this court no longer accepts pleadings in paper form. The Clerk will no longer mail or fax notices or orders to parties. All notices and orders generated by this court shall be sent electronically. (jmb, )
October 19, 2023 Note: Pursuant to Local Rule CV 7(j), any motions pending in another federal or state court made by any party will be considered moot at the time of transfer or removal unless they are re-urged in this court. (jmb, )
October 19, 2023 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. (jmb, )
October 19, 2023 Case assigned to District Judge Sean D. Jordan. (jmb, ) Modified date on 10/20/2023 (jmb, ).
October 19, 2023 Filing 17 Case transferred in from District of Texas Northern; Case Number 3:23-cv-01932. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
October 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Order Transferring to Another District: Case transferred to Sherman Division of Eastern District Of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 10/19/2023) (ndt) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 16, 2023 Filing 15 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Independent Bank with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Fettinger, George) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Before the Court is Defendant's Second Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Having considered the motion, the Court finds that Motion has merit and should be GRANTED. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Defendant's deadline to file responsive pleadings toPlaintiff's Complaint is extended to October 18, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 10/12/2023) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 12, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Leanza Rachel Bethel on behalf of Joseph Hollas. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Bethel, Leanza) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 11, 2023 Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Independent Bank filed by Joseph Hollas. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Zibari, Harjeen) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 10, 2023 Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division to the Eastern District of Texas - Sherman Division filed by Joseph Hollas (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Zibari, Harjeen) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 10, 2023 Filing 10 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Independent Bank (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fettinger, George) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
October 4, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Plaintiff's Intent to Amend the Complaint filed by Joseph Hollas (Zibari, Harjeen) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Before the Court is Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Having considered the motion, the Court finds that Motion has merit and should be GRANTED. Accordingly, it isORDERED that Defendant's deadline to file responsive pleadings to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to October 11, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/28/2023) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
September 27, 2023 Filing 7 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Independent Bank Attorney George Marcus Fettinger added to party Independent Bank(pty:dft) (Fettinger, George) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
September 7, 2023 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Independent Bank ; served on 9/6/2023. (Zibari, Harjeen) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
September 7, 2023 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Joseph Hollas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Zibari, Harjeen) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
August 30, 2023 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Independent Bank. (agc) (Main Document 4 replaced on 8/30/2023) (ndt). [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (agc) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Joseph Hollas. (Zibari, Harjeen) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Independent Bank filed by Joseph Hollas. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13994754) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Zibari, Harjeen) (Attachment 1 replaced to flatten PDF on 8/30/2023) (agc). [Transferred from Texas Northern on 10/19/2023.]

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Plaintiff: Joseph Hollas
Represented By: Harjeen Zibari
Represented By: Rachel Bethel
Represented By: Robert Joseph Wiley
Represented By: Ellen Thomas Johnston
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Defendant: Independent Bank
Represented By: George Marcus Fettinger
Represented By: Ruth Ann Daniels
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