National Association of Family Benefits, Inc. et al v. Peak American Financial Group, Inc.
| National Association of Family Benefits, Inc. a California corporation doing business as National Associatin of Family Services and Secure Income Management, LLC |
| Peak American Financial Group, Inc. |
| 4:2026cv01269 |
| September 14, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Sean D Jordan |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition For Removal--Other Contract |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 65 Case transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 8:26-cv-00307. 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. |
| Filing 63 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Zachary D. Stern to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43293745) filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
Filing 64
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS by Judge Fred W. Slaughter #53 . The court TRANSFERS this case to the Eastern District of Texas to be consolidated with the Texas Action. Original file electronically sent. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 62 OBJECTIONS to Notice of Related Case(s), #60 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 61 MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Fred W. Slaughter: PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION #40 ; DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER DENYING PEAK'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE #41 ; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING #53 . The Court takes the Motions under submission. Order to issue. Court Reporter: C/S 08/27/2026. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 60 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. Related Case(s): 2:26-cv-09010 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - to Notice of Filing of Notice of Related Case)(Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 59 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Presently, Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc. and Secure Income Management, LLC's motion for reconsideration, Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.'s motion for reconsideration, and the court's order to show cause are all set for hearing on August 20, 2027 (the "Hearing"). (See Dkts. #40 , #41 , #53 .) On its own motion, the court CONTINUES the Hearing to August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10D. Mediterranean Enters., Inc. v. Ssangyong Corp., 708 F.2d 1458, 1465 (9th Cir. 1983) ("The trial court possesses the inherent power to control its own docket and calendar."). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 58 RESPONSE filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.to Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, #53 , Response, #57 (Attachments: #1 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Reply to Order to Show Cause and Memorandum of Law in Response, #2 Exhibit A to Request for Judicial Notice and Memorandum of Law in Response, #3 Declaration of Mason Jones in Support of Reply to Order to Show Cause and Memorandum of Law in Response, #4 Exhibit B to Declaration of Mason Jones, #5 Exhibit C to Declaration to of Mason Jones)(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 57 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLCto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, #53 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Dane L. Steffenson iso Response to OSC, #2 Exhibit 1 - 2026-01-05 Email)(Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 56
ORDER ON PRETRIAL AND TRIAL PROCEDURES (CIVIL CASES) by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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Filing 55
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: SCHEDULING ORDER. The Court, having reviewed the pleadings and the parties' submissions pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f), VACATES the Scheduling Conference set for August 6, 2026, and sets the following schedule: ( Amended Pleadings due by 5/20/2027., Motions due by 4/8/2027., Last date to conduct settlement conference is 4/20/2027., Jury Trial set for 7/20/2027 at 08:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter., Motion in Limine set for hearing on 6/24/2027 at 08:30 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter., Pretrial Conference set for 6/24/2027 at 08:30 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter.) SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 54 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 days, filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC.. (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 53
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE COURT SHOULD NOT DECLINE TO EXERCISE JURISDICTION AND ORDER CONTINUING HEARING ON PENDING MOTIONS #40 #41 . SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ( Response to Order to Show Cause due by 8/5/2026., Show Cause Hearing set for 8/20/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter.) (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 52 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Before the court is Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc. and Secure Income Management, LLC's motion for reconsideration and Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.s motion for reconsideration. (Dkts. #40 , #41 (collectively, the "Motions").) The court CONTINUES the hearings on the Motions to July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10D. Mediterranean Enters., Inc. v. Ssangyong Corp., 708 F.2d 1458, 1465 (9th Cir. 1983) ("The trial court possesses the inherent power to control its own docket and calendar." ). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 51 REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 #41 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 50 REPLY filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 #40 (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 49 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 #41 filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Excerpts Hrg Transcript 3-26-2026)(Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 48 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 #40 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 47
ORDER APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT UNDER SEAL #43 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY COURT. See document for details. (es) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 46 Notice of Certificate of Compliance regarding Motion for Reconsideration of Order Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. [Related to No. 40] (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 45 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re APPLICATION to file document (NAFB Deposition Transcript) under seal #43 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 44 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document (NAFB Deposition Transcript) under seal #43 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Unredacted Document)(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 43 APPLICATION to file document (NAFB Deposition Transcript) under seal filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Redacted Document)(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 42 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 #41 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Request for Judicial Notice)(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 41 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 40 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Transfer Case, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction #29 filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum iso, #2 Exhibit A to Memorandum - Kdeiss Depo Transcript, #3 Exhibit B to Memorandum - Kennedy Depo Transcript, #4 Exhibit C to Memorandum - Nguyen Declaration, #5 Exhibit D to Memorandum - Hearing Transcript, #6 Exhibit E to Memorandum - Trust, #7 Declaration of Dane Steffenson iso, #8 Proposed Order) (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 39
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Before the court is Plaintiffs' Application for the clerk of court to enter default against Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc. ("Peak"). #32 ("Application"). Peak filed an answer in this case after their deadline to do so. #33 The court has discretion to consider late-filed answers. Bonita Packing Co. v. O'Sullivan, 165 F.R.D. 610, 614 (C.D. Cal. 1995) ("It is within the Court's discretion whether to enter a default even when a defendant is technically in default for failing to answer or otherwise appear."); O'Connor v. State of Nev., 27 F.3d 357, 364 (9th Cir. 1994) ( "The courts discretion is especially broad where... it is entry of default that is being set aside, rather than a default judgment.") (cleaned up). Peak's late-filed answer and previous briefing indicates an intent to participate and defend in this action. Additionally, Plaintiffs have not demonstrated that they suffered any prejudice as a result of the late-filed answer and long-settled policy favors a decision on the merits. See Eitel v. McCool, 782 F.2d 1470, 1471-72 (9th Cir. 1986). Accordingly, the court DENIES the Application. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 38 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued to The Cavanagh Law Firm was served upon Izen Cahilo - Front Receptionist on 06/08/2026 by Personal service by process server service. (Steffenson, Dane) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 37 Notice OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA ON JEREMY RABALAIS filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Subpoena to Testify)(Steffenson, Dane) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 36 Notice OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPONEA ON JEFFREY NORMAN filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Subpoena to Testify)(Steffenson, Dane) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 35 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: APPLICATION for Entry of Default against Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc. #32 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Answer and/or Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Motion to Dismiss on file. Request for Entry of Default has been forwarded to the assigned Judge. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 34
ORDER SETTING RULE 26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Scheduling Conference is set for 8/6/2026 at 9:00 a.m. **Counsel shall review full Order for details.** (rrp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 33 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc..(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 32 APPLICATION for Entry of Default against Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc. filed by Plaintiff National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Steffenson, Dane) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 31 Notice TO PARTIES OF SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS filed by Attorney for Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Subpoena Duces Tecum, #2 Attachment A)(Steffenson, Dane) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 30
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ( Show Cause Response due by 6/5/2026.) (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 29 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER AND DENYING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION #11 #12 . SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 28
ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Granting #23 Non-Resident Attorney Mason G. Jones APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants, designating Roger L. Scott as local counsel. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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Filing 27
ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Granting #22 Non-Resident Attorney R. Heath APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants, designating Roger L. Scott as local counsel. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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Filing 26
ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: Granting #21 Non-Resident Attorney Dane L. Steffenson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating Kendra S. Canape as local counsel. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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Filing 25
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. Before the court is Defendant's Motion to Transfer #11 and Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction #12 . The court finds these matters appropriate for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the hearings set for May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10D are VACATED and the court takes the matters UNDER SUBMISSION. Defendant's Ex Parte Application to Continue Hearing #24 is DENIED AS MOOT. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 24 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Hearing on Motion to Transfer Venue [Dkt. 11] and Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. 12] from May 21, 2026 to June 4, 2026, June 25, 2026 or July 2, 2026 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Texas #11 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re protect Plaintiffs' business interests #12 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Christina M. Morgan in Support of Ex Parte Application to Continue Hearing on Motion to transfer Venue [Dkt 11] and Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. 12], #2 Declaration of R. Heath Cheek in Support of Ex Parte Application to Continue Hearing on Motion to transfer Venue [Dkt 11] and Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. 12], #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte Application to Continue Hearing on Motion to Transfer Venue [Dkt. 11] and Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. 12]) (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 23 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Mason G. Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42308730) filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (Proposed) Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 22 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney R. Heath Cheek to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42308627) filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (Proposed) Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 21 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Dane L. Steffenson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42300622) filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 20
ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING by Judge Fred W. Slaughter #18 ; the court SETS the Transfer Motion and the Injunction Motion for an in-person hearing on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10D. The court takes the matters out of submission pending the May 21, 2026, hearing date. See Mediterranean Enters., Inc. v. Ssangyong Corp., 708 F.2d 1458, 1465 (9th Cir. 1983) (The trial court possesses the inherent power to control its own docket and calendar.) #11 ( Motion hearing set for 5/21/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter.) SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY COURT. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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Filing 19
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. Before the court is Defendant's Motion to Transfer #11 and Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction #12 . The court finds these matters appropriate for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the hearings set for April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10D are VACATED and the court takes the matters UNDER SUBMISSION. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 18 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Motion Hearing Dates from April 2, 2026 to May 21, 2026 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Texas #11 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re protect Plaintiffs' business interests #12 filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kendra S. Canape iso, #2 Proposed Order)(Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 17 REPLY Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Texas #11 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 16 REPLY to Defendant's Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re protect Plaintiffs' business interests #12 filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert Johnson iso, #2 Exhibit A - Dec of Johnson)(Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 15 Evidentiary Objections re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re protect Plaintiffs' business interests #12 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 14 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re protect Plaintiffs' business interests #12 filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 13 Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Texas #11 filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notice)(Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 12 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re protect Plaintiffs' business interests filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 4/2/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum iso PI, #2 Exhibit 1 to MPA, #3 Declaration of Beckworth iso PI, #4 Declaration of Cortesi iso PI, #5 Declaration of Peterson iso PI, #6 Declaration of Johnson iso PI, #7 Exhibit A & B to Dec of Johnson, #8 Declaration of Norman iso PI, #9 Exhibit 1 to Dec of Norman, #10 Exhibit 2 to Dec of Norman, #11 Exhibit 3 to Dec of Norman, #12 Exhibit 4 to Dec of Norman, #13 Exhibit 5 to Dec of Norman, #14 Exhibit 6 to Dec of Norman, #15 Exhibit 7 to Dec of Norman, #16 Exhibit 8 to Dec of Norman, #17 Exhibit 9 to Dec of Norman, #18 Exhibit 10 to Dec of Norman, #19 Proposed Order) (Attorney Kendra S. Canape added to party National Association of Family Benefits, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Kendra S. Canape added to party Secure Income Management, LLC(pty:pla)) (Canape, Kendra) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 11 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Texas filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/2/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kristin Riesgo in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue, #2 Exhibit 1) (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc., re Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form #5 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #3 , Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #9 , Proof of Service (subsequent documents) #4 , Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form #7 , Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form #6 , Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form,,, #8 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 served on February 13, 2026. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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Filing 9
CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (rrp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.]
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| Filing 8 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Kristina T. Brooks on behalf of Plaintiffs. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at [email protected]. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fred W. Slaughter and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Peak American Financial Group, Inc., filed by Plaintiffs National Association of Family Benefits, Inc., Secure Income Management, LLC. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 1/16/2026 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT 1 TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ). (et) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 4 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc., re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 served on February 10, 2026. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc., (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Orange County Superior Court, case number 30-2026-01540649-CU-BT-NJC Receipt No: ACACDC-41472125 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Peak American Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Attorney Christina Michelle Morgan added to party Peak American Financial Group, Inc.(pty:dft))(Morgan, Christina) [Transferred from California Central on 9/14/2026.] |
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