Howard et al v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS NATIONAL PENSION FUND et al

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Howard et al v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS NATIONAL PENSION FUND et al

Plaintiff:	Lance Howard, Howard's Mechanical CO., INC and Brayco Manufacturing & Consulting LLC
Defendant:	BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS NATIONAL PENSION FUND, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE COMMITTEE FOR THE SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SHEET METAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INSTITUTE TRUST, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL STABLIZATION AGREEMENT OF THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY and BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Case Number:	2:2026cv00170
Filed:	August 7, 2026
Court:	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge:	Matthew J Kacsmaryk
Nature of Suit:	Contract: Other Contract
Cause of Action:	28 U.S.C. § 1001 E.R.I.S.A.
Jury Demanded By:	Plaintiff

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August 7, 2026	Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Howard's Mechanical CO., INC, Lance Howard, Brayco Manufacturing & Consulting LLC. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16686361) 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) (Mullin, David)

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August 7, 2026

Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Howard's Mechanical CO., INC, Lance Howard, Brayco Manufacturing & Consulting LLC. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16686361) 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) (Mullin, David)

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Plaintiff: Lance Howard
Represented By:	David Mullin
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Plaintiff: Howard's Mechanical CO., INC
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Plaintiff: Brayco Manufacturing & Consulting LLC
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Defendant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS NATIONAL PENSION FUND
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