Easterday et al v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al
| Richard Easterday and Angelica Easterday |
| Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Trans Union LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation |
| 4:2026cv00927 |
| July 27, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Jeremy D Kernodle |
| Consumer Credit |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 16 Case transferred in from District of Texas Northern; Case Number 3:26-cv-02096. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. |
| Notified Attorney for Plaintiff, Ashley B. Smith, 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 THE USDC EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, ATTORNEY ADMISSION LETTER EMIALED TO ASHLEY B. SMITH. (baf) |
| Case: 4:26-cv-00927-JDK Easterday et al v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al was filed on 7/27/2026 and assigned to Judge Kernodle. The # Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (baf) |
Filing 15
ELECTRONIC Order Transferring to Eastern District of Texas.Plaintiffs Richard Easterday and Angelica Easterday filed this suit against Defendants Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Trans Union LLC, and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation ("Toyota MCC") (collectively, "Defendants") alleging, generally, that Defendants violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As alleged in the Complaint, Defendant Toyota MCC has its headquarters in Plano, Texas. Doc. No. 1 at 3. The remaining parties, including Plaintiffs, reside outside of Texas. Id. at 2-3. Plaintiffs allege that venue is proper in the Northern District of Texas because Toyota MCC's "headquarters is located in this judicial district" and "a substantial part of the conduct complained of" and actions giving rise to Plaintiffs' claims occurred in this district. Id. at 4. It is apparent from the Complaint that the only alleged connection to this District is Toyota MCC. However, Plano, Texas is located in Collin County, which is within the Eastern District of Texas, not the Northern District. See 28 U.S.C. 124(c)(3). The Complaint contains no allegations suggesting this civil matter is connected in any way to a county in the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas. For the foregoing reasons, the Court finds that the case has a more substantial connection to the Eastern District of Texas. Accordingly, on the Court's own motion, this case is TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division. See 28 U.S.C. 1404(a). (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 7/23/2026) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.]
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Filing 14
ELECTRONIC ORDER:Before the Court is Defendant Toyota Motor Credit Corporation's ("TMCC") Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint (the "Motion") (Doc. No. 10). The Court starts by noting that TMCC fails to cite to the applicable standard for requesting extensions of time or deadline. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1) (court may extend time or deadline "for good cause"). However, the Court, THIS ONE TIME, can and does find good cause for the requested extension of TMCC's responsive pleading deadline. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(A). Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Defendant TMCC shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint (Doc. No. 1) by August 26, 2026.From the date of this Order, if any party moves for extension of time or deadline without citing to the applicable standard, the Court will summarily deny the motion. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 7/22/2026) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.]
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| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Equifax Information Services LLC. Waiver sent on 6/26/2026. (Smith, Ashley) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gary S Kessler on behalf of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Kessler, Gary) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Keller, Richard) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 10 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Richard C Keller added to party Toyota Motor Credit Corporation(pty:dft) (Keller, Richard) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Experian Information Solutions Inc ; served on 7/6/2026. (Smith, Ashley) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Toyota Motor Credit Corporation ; served on 7/6/2026. (Smith, Ashley) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Trans Union LLC. Waiver sent on 6/26/2026. (Smith, Ashley) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, Trans Union LLC. (kxm) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 5 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. (kxm) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
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Filing 4
ORDER: This Order governs requests to file materials in this case under seal. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 6/25/2026) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.]
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Filing 3
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: This Court requires all counsel of record to review and comply with the undersigned's Judge Specific Requirements as well as the Local Civil Rules for the Northern District of Texas upon making an appearance in a matter before this Court. These can be found at # Judge Specific Requirements and # Local Civil Rules . Further, counsel shall refer to this Court's Judge Specific Requirements and the Local Civil Rules prior to calling chambers with any questions. The Court calls specific attention to Local Civil Rule 7.2(f), which addresses the disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence, and Local Civil Rule 83.10, which address the requirement of local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 6/25/2026) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.]
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| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Angelica Easterday, Richard Easterday. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Smith, Ashley) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Richard Easterday, Angelica Easterday. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16560937) 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, #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Exhibit(s) C, #5 Exhibit(s) D, #6 Exhibit(s) E, #7 Exhibit(s) F, #8 Exhibit(s) G, #9 Exhibit(s) H, #10 Exhibit(s) I, #11 Exhibit(s) J, #12 Exhibit(s) K, #13 Exhibit(s) L, #14 Exhibit(s) M, #15 Exhibit(s) N, #16 Exhibit(s) O, #17 Exhibit(s) P, #18 Exhibit(s) Q) (Smith, Ashley) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 7/27/2026.] |
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