Symonds Flags and Poles Inc v. State Farm Lloyds
Plaintiff: Symonds Flags and Poles Inc
Defendant: State Farm Lloyds
Case Number: 3:2025cv01031
Filed: April 25, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: A Joe Fish
Nature of Suit: Contract: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1446 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE AND CERTAIN PRETRIAL REQUIREMENTS: Trial set for 11/2/2026 four-week docket beginning before Senior Judge A. Joe Fish. Joinder of Parties due by 11/24/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 11/24/2025. Motions due by 6/1/2026. Discovery due by 7/1/2026. Pretrial Order due by 10/23/2026. Pretrial Materials due by 10/23/2026. Pretrial Conference set for 10/30/2026 10:30 AM before Senior Judge A. Joe Fish. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 9/4/2025) (knb)
August 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Order Referring Motion re: #10 MOTION to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Brian McKay. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/11/2025) (ndt)
August 5, 2025 Filing 22 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc. (Sapp, Jacob)
July 18, 2025 Filing 21 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Max A Moran on behalf of State Farm Lloyds. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Moran, Max)
July 16, 2025 Filing 20 PLAINTIFFS AMENDED NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF LEAD COUNSEL by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc. Amendment to #7 Notice of Attorney Appearance. and Designation of Lead Counsel. (Sapp, Jacob) Modified text on 7/17/2025 (kaf).
July 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report due by 8/6/2025. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/15/2025) (ndt)
June 18, 2025 Filing 18 Appendix in Support filed by State Farm Lloyds #10 MOTION to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees (Sapp, Matthew) Modified linkage on 6/23/2025 (knb).
June 18, 2025 Filing 17 REPLY filed by State Farm Lloyds re: #10 MOTION to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees (Sapp, Matthew)
June 4, 2025 Filing 16 Appendix in Support filed by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc re #14 Response/Objection to Defendant's Motion to Limit Plaintiff's Claim to Attorneys' Fees (Sapp, Molly) Modified linkage on 6/5/2025 (knb).
June 4, 2025 Filing 15 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc re #14 Response/Objection to Defendant's Motion to Limit Plaintiff's Claim to Attorneys' Fees (Sapp, Molly)
June 4, 2025 Filing 14 RESPONSE filed by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc re: #10 MOTION to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees (Sapp, Molly)
May 15, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of Plaintiff's Designation of Local Counsel re: #9 Notice of Attorney Appearance filed by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc (Sapp, Molly)
May 14, 2025 Filing 12 Appendix in Support filed by State Farm Lloyds re #11 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, #10 MOTION Motion to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees (Sapp, Matthew)
May 14, 2025 Filing 11 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by State Farm Lloyds re #10 MOTION to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees (Sapp, Matthew)
May 14, 2025 Filing 10 MOTION to Limit Plaintiff's Claim for Attorney's Fees filed by State Farm Lloyds (Sapp, Matthew)
May 14, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James O Crewse on behalf of Symonds Flags and Poles Inc. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Crewse, James)
May 14, 2025 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Symonds Flags and Poles Inc. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Sapp, Jacob)
May 14, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jacob Sapp for Molly Sapp on behalf of Symonds Flags and Poles Inc. (Sapp, Jacob)
April 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ELECTRONIC ORDER: On April 25, 2025, the defendant filed a notice of removal in this case. N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 81.2 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 May 16, 2025, the plaintiff must comply with Rule 3.1(c) so that the court can ensure that recusal is not required in this case. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/29/2025) (chmb)
April 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Jacob G. Sapp ("counsel"), whose name appears on a pleading in this case, is not a member of the Bar of the Northern District of Texas. Accordingly, no later than May 16, 2025, counsel shall either (1) provide to the court, and to the Clerk of Court, satisfactory documentation of membership* or (2) apply for membership in the Bar of this court or for admission pro hac vice for this case. (*A letter stating the date of counsel's admission to the Bar of this court is satisfactory documentation.) (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/29/2025) (chmb)
April 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC ORDER: N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where counsel of record for a party does not reside in this district. Accordingly, no later than May 15, 2025, the plaintiff shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so will result in dismissal without prejudice of this case without further notice. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/29/2025) (chmb)
April 25, 2025 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 (Judge McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
April 25, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by State Farm Lloyds. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Egeland, Susan)
April 25, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by State Farm Lloyds. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15453276) 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) Exh A-G) (Egeland, Susan)

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Defendant: State Farm Lloyds
Represented By: Susan E Egeland
Represented By: Matthew Clay Sapp
Represented By: Max A Moran
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Plaintiff: Symonds Flags and Poles Inc
Represented By: Molly J Sapp
Represented By: James O Crewse
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