Morell v. Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp.
Plaintiff: Elizabeth Morell
Defendant: Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp and Jeremy Roper
Case Number: 4:2026cv01107
Filed: August 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Sean D Jordan
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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August 20, 2026 Filing 5 Case transferred in from District of Texas Northern; Case Number 3:26-cv-02387. 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.
August 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: This case was removed to Federal Court on 7/21/2026, from 298th Judicial District in Dallas, Texas. Removal to the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division was proper under 28 U.S.C. 1441. However, the events that give rise to this lawsuit occurred in Plano, Texas -- which is in the Eastern District of Texas. The Court granted leave to file an objection to transfer no later than 8/12/2026. No objection was filed. Accordingly, this case is immediately TRANSFERRED to the Eastern District of Texas, where venue is proper. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/19/2026) (twd) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/20/2026.]
July 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER: The events that give rise to this lawsuit occurred in Plano, Texas which is in the Eastern District of Texas despite being north of Dallas. Accordingly, the Court intends to transfer this case to the Eastern District of Texas, where "a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred." The parties are granted leave to file an objection to theCourt transferring this action to the Eastern District of Texas no later than 8/12/2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 7/22/2026) (kcr) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/20/2026.]
July 21, 2026 Filing 2 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 Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/20/2026.]
July 21, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp.. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16634502) 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 and Instructions 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 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement Supplemental Cover Sheet, #3 Additional Page(s) Index of Documents, #4 Exhibit(s) Docket Sheet, #5 Exhibit(s) Plaintiff's Original Petition, #6 Exhibit(s) Citation and Return of Service, #7 Exhibit(s) Defendant's Original Answer, #8 Exhibit(s) Motion for Leave) (Bennett, Paul) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/20/2026.]

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Plaintiff: Elizabeth Morell
Represented By: Scott Philip Brinkerhoff
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Defendant: Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp
Represented By: Jason Bethel Jacob
Represented By: Paul William Bennett
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