Luinstra v. Nitor E, LLC
| Michael Luinstra |
| Nitor E, LLC |
| Nitor E, LLC |
| Michael Luinstra, Lauren E. Lombas, Zachary West, Michael Damron, Christopher Smith and Neptune Security, Inc. |
| Zachary West, Christopher Smith and Michael Damron |
| 4:2026cv00683 |
| June 21, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Sean D Jordan |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
| Both |
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Filing 56
ORDER. It is ORDERED that, on or before October 13, 2026, Plaintiff and Equifax shall file with the Court all papers necessary for the closing of this case as to Defendant Equifax. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 8/14/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 55
ORDER granting #54 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Craig Alan McDougal terminated. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 8/14/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 54
UNOPPOSED MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(McDougal, Craig)
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Filing 53
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Charles Smith on behalf of Nitor E, LLC (Smith, Michael)
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Filing 52
REPLY to Response re #43 MOTION to Dismiss Nitor's Counterclaims and Cross Claims filed by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 51
RESPONSE in Opposition re #43 MOTION to Dismiss Nitor's Counterclaims and Cross Claims filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Little, Jason) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/7/2026: #1 Proposed Order) (CLC).
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Filing 50
SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re #27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and to Modify, Extend, or Reinstate Temporary Restraining Order Entered by State District Court filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Little, Jason)
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Filing 49
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff Michael Luinstra's Motion to Remand, (Dkt. #24 ), is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Intervenor Plaintiffs Zachary West, Michael Damron, and Christopher Smith's Motion to Remand, (Dkt. #41 ), is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Counter Defendants Lauren Lombas and Neptune Security, Inc.'s Motion to Remand or Alternatively Motion to Dismiss Under Rule 12(b)(1), (Dkt. #42 ), is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/29/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 48
ORDER granting #47 Motion for Substitution of Counsel. It is ORDERED that Timothy E. Taylor, S. Wesley Butler, Suraj Vege, and Andrew T. Williamson, of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, are WITHDRAWN as counsel for Defendant Nitor E, LLC. It is further ORDERED that J. Mitchell Little and Jon Strain, of Scheef & Stone, LLP, are SUBSTITUTED as counsel for Defendant Nitor E, LLC. It is further ORDERED that J. Mitchell Little be designated as lead counsel for Defendant Nitor E, LLC. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/28/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 47
UNOPPOSED MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order re Unopposed Mtn to Substitute Attorney)(Strain, Jonathan)
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Filing 46
MOTION to Strike #31 Reply to Response to Motion Supplemental Declaration of Chad Carter by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 45
REPLY to Response re #27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and to Modify, Extend, or Reinstate Temporary Restraining Order Entered by State District Court filed by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 44
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 JOINT MOTION to Remand filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration of Chad Carter)(Taylor, Timothy) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/23/2026: #2 Proposed Order) (CLC).
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Filing 43
MOTION to Dismiss Nitor's Counterclaims and Cross Claims by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Carney, Kyle) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/24/2026: #1 Proposed Order) (CLC).
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Filing 42
MOTION to Remand to State Court or Alternative Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Lauren E. Lombas, Neptune Security, Inc.. (Carney, Kyle) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/24/2026: #1 Proposed Order) (CLC).
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Filing 41
MOTION to Remand to State Court by Michael Damron, Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 40
RESPONSE in Opposition re #27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and to Modify, Extend, or Reinstate Temporary Restraining Order Entered by State District Court filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 39
ORDER. Before the Court is the Unopposed Motion to Enlarge Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Defendant's Counterclaim and Third-Party Complaint. (Dkt. #38 ). Having considered the motion and found good cause, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is therefore ORDERED that the deadline to answer or otherwise respond to Defendant's counterclaim and third-party complaint is extended to July 22, 2026. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/16/2026. (jmb)
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Filing 38
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Response by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 37
ORDER. It is ORDERED that, no later than July 22, 2026, Defendant Nitor E, LLC must file a brief, not to exceed ten pages, addressing whether each intervenor plaintiff independently meets the minimum amount in controversy for diversity jurisdiction. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/15/2026. (jmb)
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Filing 36
RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 JOINT MOTION to Remand filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 35
Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) AND (2) Disclosure Statement filed by Nitor E, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Nitor Holdings, Inc. for Nitor E, LLC, Nitor E, LLC. (Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 34
NOTICE of Supplement to Second Amended Notice of Removal by Nitor E, LLC re #20 Amended Notice of Removal,, (Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #30 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Brodie Erwin terminated. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/10/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 32
REPLY to Response re #4 MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 31
REPLY to Response re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration of Chad Carter)(Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 30
UNOPPOSED MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Erwin, Brodie)
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Filing 29
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Timothy E Taylor on behalf of Nitor E, LLC (Taylor, Timothy)
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Filing 28
ORDER. It is ORDERED that the hearing set for July 7, 2026, is CANCELLED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant Nitor E, LLC must respond to the motion to remand by July 10, 2026. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/6/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 27
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and to Modify, Extend, or Reinstate Temporary Restraining Order Entered by State District Court by Michael Luinstra. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, #8 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 26
JOINT RESPONSE re #4 MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Proposed Order)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 25
JOINT RESPONSE re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Michael Damron, Lauren E. Lombas, Michael Luinstra, Neptune Security, Inc., Christopher Smith, Zachary West. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Proposed Order)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 24
JOINT MOTION to Remand by Michael Luinstra. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Carney, Kyle)
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Filing 23
Summons returned executed by Nitor E, LLC. Lauren E. Lombas served on 6/24/2026. (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 22
Summons returned executed by Nitor E, LLC. Neptune Security, Inc. served on 6/24/2026. (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 21
ORDER Setting Hearing on Motions #4 MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum of Law in Support, #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum of Law in Support : Motion Hearing set for 7/7/2026 at 10:30 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff must file a response to the motions no later than July 2, 2026. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/29/2026. (baf)
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Filing 20
AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Nitor E, LLC (Second Amended) from Denton County 442nd District, case number 26-6339-442., filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Supp/Removal case, #2 Exhibit A - State Court Docket Sheet, #3 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for TRO, #4 Exhibit C - Plaintiff's Proposed TRO, #5 Exhibit D - Original Petition in Intervention, #6 Exhibit E - List of Parties and Counsel, #7 Exhibit F - Declaration of Chad Carter)(Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 19
ORDER ON JURISDICTIONAL PLEADING. It is ORDERED that, no later than June 29, 2026, Nitor must file a second amended notice of removal that alleges facts sufficient to invoke this Court's jurisdiction. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/26/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 18
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Andrew Williamson on behalf of Nitor E, LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11624479. (Williamson, Andrew)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Suraj Vege on behalf of Nitor E, LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11624458. (Vege, Suraj)
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Filing 16
AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Nitor E, LLC from Denton County 442nd District, case number 26-6339-442., filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Supp/Removal case, #2 Exhibit A - State Court Docket Sheet, #3 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for TRO, #4 Exhibit C - Plaintiff's Proposed TRO, #5 Exhibit D - Original Petition in Intervention, #6 Exhibit E - List of Parties and Counsel, #7 Exhibit F - Declaration of Chad Carter)(Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 15
ORDER ON JURISDICTIONAL PLEADING. It is ORDERED that, no later than June 29, 2026, Nitor must file an amended notice of removal that alleges facts sufficient to invoke this Court's jurisdiction. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/24/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 14
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Brodie Erwin on behalf of Nitor E, LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11620274. (Erwin, Brodie)
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Filing 13
Summons issued as to Lauren E. Lombas, Neptune Security, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Summons - Neptune)(CLC)
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Filing 12
STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS TO SEAL IN CIVIL CASES. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/23/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 11
ORDER OF RECUSAL. District Judge J. Campbell Barker recused. Case reassigned to District Judge Sean D. Jordan for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge J. Campbell Barker on 6/23/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 10
Certificate of Service by Nitor E, LLC of Initial Filings (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 9
Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Neptune Security, Inc. (Revised) filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 8
Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Lauren Lombas (Revised) filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 7
ORDER Regulating Practice. Signed by District Judge J. Campbell Barker on 6/22/2026. (CLC)
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Filing 6
Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Counterclaim Defendant Neptune Security, Inc. filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 5
Request for Clerk to issue Summons to Counterclaim Defendant Lauren Lombas filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 4
MOTION to Expedite Discovery and Memorandum of Law in Support by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum of Law in Support by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Chad Carter, #2 Exhibit B - Nitor Employment Agreement, #3 Exhibit C - West, Damron, Smith Empl. Agreements, #4 Exhibit D - 2026 Nitor Employee Handbook, #5 Exhibit E - Neptune Registration (TX Comptroller), #6 Exhibit F - Declaration of Calesha Pickard, #7 Exhibit G - Advanced Sol. Grp. NDA, #8 Exhibit H - June 10 Email, #9 Exhibit I - Declaration of Jacob Jessup, #10 Exhibit J - June 12, 2026 Ltr to Luinstra, #11 Exhibit K - West Damron & Smith Letters, #12 Proposed Order)(Butler, Samuel)
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Case: Luinstra v. Nitor E, LLC was filed on 6/21/2026 and assigned to Judge Barker. The # Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (CLC)
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Case assigned to District Judge J. Campbell Barker. (CLC)
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Filing 2
COUNTERCLAIM (Verified) and Answer to Plaintiff's Original Petition, Application for TRO and Injunction Relief against Lauren E Lombas, Zachary West, Michael Luinstra, Christopher Smith, Neptune Security, Inc., Michael Damron, filed by Nitor E, LLC.(Butler, Samuel)
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Filing 1
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Nitor E, LLC from Denton County 442nd District, case number 26-6339-442. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11615311), filed by Nitor E, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Supp/Removal case, #2 Exhibit A - State Court Docket Sheet, #3 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for TRO, #4 Exhibit C - Plaintiff's Proposed TRO, #5 Exhibit D - Original Petition in Intervention, #6 Exhibit E - List of Parties and Counsel, #7 Exhibit F - Declaration of Chad Carter)(Butler, Samuel)
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