Nichols v. Unum Group
Plaintiff: Nichols and Rex Nichols
Defendant: Unum Group and Unum Group doing business as Unum Group Corporation
Case Number: 3:2015cv00153
Filed: January 16, 2015
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Office: Dallas Office
County: Dallas
Presiding Judge: Sidney A Fitzwater
Nature of Suit: Contract: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1132
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 13, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 17 AGREED ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 4/13/2015) (ctf)
April 13, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:17. Mon Apr 13 08:23:12 CDT 2015 (crt)
April 10, 2015 Filing 16 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL with Prejudice by Unum Group. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lynch, Dennis)
April 10, 2015 Civil Case Terminated per #16 Stipulation of Dismissal. (ctf)
March 27, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: On 2/24/2015 the court filed an order directing plaintiff to file a certificate of interested persons, as required by the local civil rules of this court. The deadline for doing so was 3/17/2015, but plaintiff has not yet complied with the order. Accordingly, if plaintiff does not file the required certificate of interested persons no later than 14 calendar days from the date this order is filed, the court will dismiss this action without prejudice for want of prosecution without additional prior notice. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 3/27/2015) (ctf)
March 27, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:15. Fri Mar 27 14:30:11 CDT 2015 (crt)
March 4, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that each party, by March 20, 2015, provide to the other party modified Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures. (See order for specifics) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L Horan on 3/4/2015) (mcrd)
March 4, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:14. Wed Mar 4 13:41:54 CST 2015 (crt)
February 25, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 7/17/2015. Discovery due by 12/18/2015. Joinder of Parties due by 7/17/2015. Dispositive Motions due by 1/15/2016. Status Report due by 12/18/2015. If the court determines that a trial is necessary, it will set the case for trial by separate order. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/25/2015) (chmb)
February 25, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:13. Wed Feb 25 09:30:00 CST 2015 (crt)
February 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER: On 1/16/2015 defendant filed a notice of removal in this case, but plaintiff has not complied with N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 81.2, which requires that "[w]ithin 21 days after the notice of removal is filed, the plaintiff shall file a separately signed certificate of interested persons that complies with LR 3.1(c) or 3.2(e). Accordingly, no later than 21 days after this order is filed, plaintiff must comply with Rule 81.2, or must adopt another party's previously-filed certificate, so that the court can ensure that recusal is not required in this case. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/24/2015) (ctf)
February 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER OF REFERENCE: In a letter to the court (as required by the court's 1/20/2015 order), defendant objects to the requirement that it make initial disclosures under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1). Accordingly, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A), the court refers to United States Magistrate Judge David L. Horan for determination defendant's objection to making Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures, the determination of what disclosures-if any-are to be made, and the determination of a time for disclosure. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/24/2015) (ctf)
February 24, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:11, 12. Tue Feb 24 11:50:18 CST 2015 (crt)
February 19, 2015 Filing 10 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Rex Nichols, Unum Group. (Lynch, Dennis)
February 10, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ELECTRONIC ORDER statistically terminating #7 MOTION to Remand, Including Objections/Exceptions to Defendant's Notice of Removal and Brief in Support filed by Rex Nichols. The MOTION has been withdrawn per #8 NOTICE to Withdraw Motion to Remand filed by Rex Nichols.. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/10/2015) (Judge Sidney A Fitzwater)
February 10, 2015 Filing 8 NOTICE to Withdraw Motion to Remand filed by Rex Nichols. (jrr)
February 2, 2015 Filing 7 MOTION to Remand, Including Objections/Exceptions to Defendant's Notice of Removal and Brief in Support filed by Rex Nichols. (tln)
January 20, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Order for Scheduling Order Proposal: Scheduling Proposal due by 2/19/2015. (Ordered by Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 1/20/2015) (chmb)
January 20, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No: 6. Tue Jan 20 15:14:52 CST 2015 (crt)
January 16, 2015 Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (jrr)
January 16, 2015 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge Fitzwater. Case received electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (jrr)
January 16, 2015 Filing 3 Original ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal) filed by Unum Group, COUNTERCLAIM against Rex Nichols filed by Unum Group (Lynch, Dennis)
January 16, 2015 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Unum Group identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate Unum Group for UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. (Lynch, Dennis)
January 16, 2015 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 134th Judicial District, Dallas County, Texas case number DC-14-12109 filed by Unum Group (Filing fee $400; receipt number 0539-6541403) In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy 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 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Cover Sheet, #3 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Lynch, Dennis)
January 16, 2015 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4,5. Fri Jan 16 13:13:16 CST 2015 (crt)

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