Barnett v. Refinishing Systems et al
Plaintiff: Daniel Barnett
Defendant: Refinishing Systems and Matthew C Armstrong
Counter-Claimant: Refinishing Systems and Matthew C Armstrong
Counter-Defendant: Daniel Barnett
Case Number: 2:2024cv00230
Filed: October 25, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Matthew J Kacsmaryk
Referring Judge: Lee Ann Reno
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Prop: Other Personal Property Damage
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Appendix in Support filed by Daniel Barnett re #17 Reply to Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs Motion to Remand (Mullin, David)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 REPLY filed by Daniel Barnett re: #8 Motion to Remand. (Mullin, David) Modified linkage on 12/23/2024 (awc).
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties shall be ready for trial on or before July 15, 2026. This is not a trial setting. Joinder of Parties due by 4/11/2025. Pretrial Materials (Expert Witnesses) due by 6/6/2025 for parties seeking affirmative relief and due by 8/15/2025 for parties opposing affirmative relief. Amended Pleadings due by 1/14/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 2/13/2026. Discovery due by 3/16/2026. Summary Judgment/Dispositive Motions due by 4/14/2026. Motions Not Otherwise Covered due by 5/15/2026. The parties must file Rule 26(a)(3) disclosures on or before June 15, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno on 12/20/2024) (awc)
December 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno: FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference held on 12/19/2024. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - David Mullin, Melissa Denai Hightower; Defense - J Daren Brown. (Court Reporter: Digital File) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :58. (mcrd)
December 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Daniel Barnett. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Mullin, David)
December 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order Joint Proposed Scheduling Order by Daniel Barnett. (Mullin, David)
December 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Mullin, David)
December 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Brown, J)
December 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 RESPONSE filed by Refinishing Systems, Matthew C Armstrong re: #8 MOTION to Remand and Brief in Support (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Brown, J)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant Original ANSWER to Counterclaim filed by Daniel Barnett. Related document: #5 Answer to Complaint,,, Counterclaim,,, COUNTERCLAIM against All Defendants filed by Daniel Barnett (Mullin, David)
November 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION to Remand and Brief in Support filed by Daniel Barnett with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Mullin, David)
November 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND SETTING RULE 16 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: **Lead counsel for each party is required to attend in-person.** Joint Proposed Scheduling Order due by 12/13/2024. FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference set for 12/19/2024 09:30 AM 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 11/7/2024) (mcrd)
November 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 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 11/7/2024) (mcrd)
November 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Defendant's First Amended ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand filed by Refinishing Systems, Matthew Armstrong. 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., Amended COUNTERCLAIM against Daniel Barnett filed by Refinishing Systems, Matthew Armstrong (Brown, J)
October 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE: Under the authority of 28 U.S.C. 636(b) and Rule 2(c) of Miscellaneous Order No. 6 of this District, this action is hereby REFERRED to U.S. Magistrate Judge Reno for pretrial management. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 10/30/2024) (awc)
October 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 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. (cmk)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Matthew Armstrong, Refinishing Systems. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Brown, J)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Refinishing Systems, Matthew Armstrong. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15016669) 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. (Brown, J)

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Defendant: Refinishing Systems
Represented By: James Ethan Colley, I
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