Obame v. Putman et al
Plaintiff: Kimberly Obame
Defendant: Crete Carrier Corporation and Dennis Putman
Case Number: 4:2026cv00712
Filed: June 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: J Campbell Barker
Referring Judge: K Nicole Mitchell
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Tort/Motor Vehicle (P.I.)
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 7, 2026 Filing 12 RESPONSE in Opposition re #8 MOTION to Remand filed by Crete Carrier Corporation, Dennis Putman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Affidavit of Dennis Putman, #2 Proposed Order Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Remand)(Junek, Jessica)
August 4, 2026 Filing 11 FIRST NOTICE OF SERVICE OF RULE 26 INITIAL DISCLOSURES by Kimberly Obame (Gaytan, Edward)
July 24, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brennan E. Clay on behalf of Kimberly Obame (Clay, Brennan)
July 24, 2026 Filing 9 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Kimberly Obame (Clay, Brennan)
July 24, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Remand by Kimberly Obame. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Clay, Brennan)
July 24, 2026 Filing 7 Acknowledgment of Receipt by Plaintiff's counsel, Eddie Gayton, on 7/22/2026 as to #6 Order. (rpc)
July 16, 2026 Clerk's Notice of Mailing - Doc(s) #6 mailed to Plaintiff's attorney, Eddit Gaytan, at Witherite Law Group, PLLC, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75231, ATTN: Eddie Gaytan, as well as by email to [email protected].. Mail type: CMRRR (Tracking Number 9589 0710 5270 0382 3390 09) and email. (rpc)
July 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file either a motion to remand or an amended complaint which complies with federal pleading standards by July 24, 2026. The Court notes that Plaintiff's counsel, Eddie Gayton, is not admitted to practice in this District. Before Mr. Gaytan may file a motion to remand or an amended complaint, he must either obtain admission to practice in the Eastern District of Texas or file an application to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell on 7/15/2026. (rpc)
July 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REFERRING. Plaintiff initiated this case in state court, seeking damages for injuries allegedly caused by defendants. Doc. 1-5 at 12. Defendants removed the case to this court. Doc. #1 . The court designates a magistrate judge to the full extent authorized by 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1) to handle this matter. The case is referred to Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell. Signed by District Judge J. Campbell Barker on 7/13/2026. (rpc)
July 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Medical Damages ORDER. Signed by District Judge J. Campbell Barker on 7/13/2026. (rpc)
June 25, 2026 Notified Attorney Eddie Gaytan, 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. ***ATTORNEY NOT ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN OUR COURT ATTORNEY ADMISSION LETTER SENT VIA EMAIL*** (jmb)
June 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER Regulating Practice in Civil Cases. Signed by District Judge J. Campbell Barker on 3/20/2026. (jmb)
June 24, 2026 Case assigned to District Judge J. Campbell Barker. (jmb)
June 24, 2026 Case: 4:26-cv-00712-JCB Obame v. Putman, et al., was filed on 6/25/2026 and assigned to Judge Barker. The # Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (jmb)
June 24, 2026 Filing 2 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(2) Disclosure Statement identifying party citizenship filed by Crete Carrier Corporation, Dennis Putman (Junek, Jessica)
June 24, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Dennis Putman, Crete Carrier Corporation from 15th Judicial District, Grayson County, case number CV-26-1307. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11623540), filed by Dennis Putman, Crete Carrier Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Supplement Supplement Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit Ex. A - Affidavit of Brittney Krause, #4 Exhibit Ex. B - Affidavit of Dennis Putman, #5 Exhibit Ex. C - Index of Matters Being Filed)(Junek, Jessica)

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Plaintiff: Kimberly Obame
Represented By: Edward Gaytan
Represented By: Brennan E. Clay
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Defendant: Crete Carrier Corporation
Represented By: Jessica C Junek
Represented By: Lynn Sue Castagna
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Represented By: Jessica C Junek
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