Buckler v. Ruiz et al
Plaintiff: Twyla Maria Buckler
Defendant: Julien Ruiz and TFA Logistics LLC
Case Number: 3:2025cv01409
Filed: June 5, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: David L Horan
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Auto Negligence
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 12, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of Service of Discl and Experts filed by Twyla Maria Buckler (Hester, Christy)
August 8, 2025 Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Julien Ruiz, TFA Logistics LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1 - Email to Counsel) (Lagow, Drew)
August 7, 2025 Filing 15 NOTICE of Service of Rule 26a1 Initial Disclosures filed by Twyla Maria Buckler (Hester, Christy)
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 STANDING ORDER ON REQUESTS FOR HEARINGS AND ORAL ARGUMENTS. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/6/2025) (kcr)
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 STANDING ORDER ON FILING MATERIALS UNDER SEAL. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/6/2025) (kcr)
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 STANDING ORDER ON DISCOVERY AND NON-DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/6/2025) (kcr)
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STANDING ORDER REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/6/2025) (kcr)
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial set for 5/12/2026 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1561, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242-1310 before Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. Pretrial Conference set for 5/11/2026 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1561, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242-1310 before Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. Pretrial Materials due by 5/5/2026. Pretrial Order due by 5/5/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/6/2025) (kcr)
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 11/13/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 11/13/2025. Discovery due by 1/12/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 1/12/2026. Motions due by 2/11/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/6/2025) (kcr)
August 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ELECTRONIC ORDER OF TRANSFER TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE - Before the Court is the Parties' Joint Status Report, filed on July 30, 2025. It appears the parties have consented in writing to trial of this case before a United States Magistrate Judge in accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 636(c). See Paragraph 19. It is therefore ORDERED by the Court that this case be, and it is hereby TRANSFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge David Horan for entry of judgment in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c), with any appeal therefrom to be taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c)(3). Judge Ada Brown no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/1/2025) (chmb)
July 30, 2025 Filing 7 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Julien Ruiz, TFA Logistics LLC. (Lagow, Drew)
July 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report Due 3 Weeks from the Date of this Order. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 7/9/2025) (kcr)
July 4, 2025 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Julien Ruiz. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Lagow, Drew)
July 4, 2025 Filing 4 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand filed by Julien Ruiz. 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. (Lagow, Drew)
June 5, 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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ndt)
June 5, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE of Related Case re: #1 Notice of Removal, filed by Julien Ruiz (Lagow, Drew)
June 5, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Julien Ruiz. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15552345) 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) 1 - Index of State Court Filings, #4 Exhibit(s) 2 - State Court Docket Sheet, #5 Exhibit(s) 3 - First Original Petition, #6 Exhibit(s) 4 - Notice of Dismissal Hearing (4-7-25), #7 Exhibit(s) 5 - Request Citation-TFA Logistics, LLC, #8 Exhibit(s) 6 - Citation to TFA Logistics, LLC, #9 Exhibit(s) 7 - Return of Service-TFA Logistics, LLC, #10 Exhibit(s) 8 - Combined Original Answer-TFA Logistics, LLC, #11 Exhibit(s) 9 - Proposed Order-Motion to Bifurcate, #12 Exhibit(s) 10 - Certificate of Conference-Motion to Bifurcate, #13 Exhibit(s) 11 - Notice of Dismissal Hearing (4-28-25), #14 Exhibit(s) 12 - Request Citation-Julien Ruiz, #15 Exhibit(s) 13 - Citation to Julien Ruiz, #16 Exhibit(s) 14 - Plaintiff Motion to Retain on Docket, #17 Exhibit(s) 15 - Proposed Order-Motion to Retain on Docket, #18 Exhibit(s) 16 - Vacation Letter (Hester), #19 Exhibit(s) 17 - Notice of Intention to Take DWQ, #20 Exhibit(s) 18 - Return of Service-Great American Ins Co, #21 Exhibit(s) 19 - Certificate of Interested Persons) (Lagow, Drew)

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Plaintiff: Twyla Maria Buckler
Represented By: Christy Lynn Hester
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Defendant: Julien Ruiz
Represented By: Drew A Lagow
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Represented By: Drew A Lagow
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