First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas v. Church Mutual Insurance Company
Plaintiff: First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas
Defendant: Church Mutual Insurance Company
Case Number: 2:2023cv00109
Filed: June 29, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Matthew J Kacsmaryk
Referring Judge: Lee Ann Reno
Nature of Suit: Contract: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: On this date, the undersigned held a conference and advised the parties on the record of a possible conflict of interest with respect to prior church membership at First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas. Counsel of both parties represented to the Court on the record that no recusal was necessary. (ECF 10). Therefore, pretrial management of this matter will commence. However, the parties will be permitted to reconsider their representations, and inform the Court of any changes, until August 25, 2023. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno on 8/23/2023) (daa)
August 23, 2023 Filing 10 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno: Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held on 8/23/2023. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Marty Rowley; Defense - Lindsey P Bruning. (Court Reporter: Digital File) (No exhibits) Time in Court - 0:55. (mcrd)
August 21, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Change of Address for Attorney John Hunt Lovell on behalf of First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas. (Filer will update contact info in ECF.) (Lovell, John)
August 18, 2023 Filing 8 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Church Mutual Insurance Company. (Bruning, Lindsey)
July 25, 2023 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rowley, Marty)
July 20, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Hunt Lovell on behalf of First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas. (Filer will update contact info in ECF.) (Lovell, John)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND SETTING RULE 16 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: JOINT Proposed Scheduling Order due by 8/18/2023. FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference set for 8/23/2023 01:15 PM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 2nd Floor, 205 S. E. 5th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101-1559 before Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno on 7/19/2023) (nht)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING ORDERS: This case is subject to the following standing orders, which concern: (1) compliance with the local counsel requirements of the Northern District of Texas; (2) required procedures for any discovery disputes that may arise in this case; and (3) required procedures for any motions for leave to file documents under seal. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno on 7/18/2023) (mcrd)
July 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE to Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 7/17/2023) (nht)
June 30, 2023 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 (No magistrate judge assigned). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (daa)
June 29, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Church Mutual Insurance Company. (Filing fee $402; receipt number ATXNDC-13852322) 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, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement, #3 Exhibit(s) A, #4 Exhibit(s) B, #5 Exhibit(s) C1, #6 Exhibit(s) C2, #7 Exhibit(s) C3, #8 Exhibit(s) C4, #9 Exhibit(s) C5, #10 Exhibit(s) D - Cert of Interested Parties) (Bruning, Lindsey)

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Plaintiff: First Methodist Church of Panhandle, Texas
Represented By: Marty Rowley
Represented By: John Hunt Lovell
Represented By: Matthew Scott Merriott
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Defendant: Church Mutual Insurance Company
Represented By: Lindsey P Bruning
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