Jones v. Elgin Sweeper Company
| Jeffrey Warren Jones |
| Dianna Mae Seals and Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC |
| ADR Provider |
| 3:2025cv01776 |
| July 8, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Karen Gren Scholer |
| Torts/Pers Inj: Motor Vehicle |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 45
RESPONSE filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones re: #43 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Appendix to Plaintiff's Response, #2 Proposed Order Denying Defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) 2nd Amended Motion to Dismiss) (Robertson, Frank)
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Filing 44
ANSWER to #38 Amended Complaint,, filed by Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. 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. (Veirs, C)
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Filing 43
Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Veirs, C)
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Filing 42
ELECTRONIC ORDER: As a result of #38 Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint, the Court TERMINATES AS MOOT #27 Defendant Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC's Rule 12(b)(6) Amended Motion to Dismiss and #28 Defendant Dianna Mae Seals's Rule 12(b)(6) Amended Motion to Dismiss. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 12/4/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 41
SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for three-week docket beginning 5/10/2027 before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. Discovery due by 2/8/2027. Motions due by 1/8/2027. Pretrial Conference set for 5/3/2027 01:30 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 12/3/2025) (knb)
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Filing 40
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Frank W Robertson on behalf of Jeffrey Warren Jones. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Robertson, Frank)
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Filing 39
Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. (Veirs, C)
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Filing 38
AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones. 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. (Robertson, Frank)
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Filing 36
ELECTRONIC ORDER: At the FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference, held on November 24, 2025, Plaintiff orally moved for leave to amend his Complaint, and the Court granted the Motion. Accordingly, Plaintiff may file an amended Complaint by December 8, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 11/25/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 35
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Plaintiff filed his Fourth Amended Complaint [ECF No. 33] without first seeking leave of Court. Accordingly, the Clerk is instructed to STRIKE Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 11/25/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 37
MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints Paul Michael McCullough, Jr as mediator. The parties are to complete mediation within 90 days before trial. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 11/24/2025) (knb)
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Filing 34
ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen Gren Scholer: Scheduling Conference held on 11/24/2025. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Frank Robertson; Defense - Hunter Veirs. (Court Reporter: Tutti Bui) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :19. (tub)
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Filing 33
***STRICKEN PER 35 ELECTRONIC ORDER*** FOURTH AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones. 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. (Robertson, Frank) Modified event text on 11/10/2025 (knb). Modified on 11/25/2025 (kcr).
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Filing 32
RESPONSE filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones re: #28 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Appendixs, #2 Proposed Order) (Robertson, Frank)
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Filing 31
RESPONSE filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones re: #27 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Appendixs, #2 Proposed Order) (Robertson, Frank)
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Filing 30
ORDER SETTING INITIAL HEARING: FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference set for 11/24/2025 01:00 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 11/4/2025) (ndt)
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Filing 29
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #13 Motion to Remand to State Court. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 10/29/2025) (kcr)
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Filing 28
DEFENDANT DIANNA MAE SEALSS RULE 12(B)(6) AMENDED MOTION TO DISMISS AND SUPPORTING BRIEF re #25 Amended Complaint, under Rule 12(B)(6) filed by Dianna Mae Seals with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Veirs, C) Modified text on 10/21/2025 (kaf).
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Filing 27
DEFENDANT SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, LLCS RULE 12(B)(6) AMENDED MOTION TO DISMISS AND SUPPORTING BRIEF re: #24 MOTION to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Veirs, C) Modified text on 10/21/2025 (kaf).
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Filing 26
ELECTRONIC ORDER: As a result of #25 Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint, the Court TERMINATES AS MOOT #14 Defendant Dianna Mae Seals's Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss and #24 Defendant Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC's Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 10/17/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 25
AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones. 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. (Gomez, Michael)
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Filing 24
MOTION to Dismiss filed by Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (knb)
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Filing 23
ANSWER to #10 Amended Complaint filed by Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. 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. (knb)
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Filing 22
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court GRANTS #21 Defendant Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC's Motion for Leave to File Responsive Pleadings. The Clerk is instructed to receive and file Defendant Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC's Original Answer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, see ECF No. 21-1, and Defendant Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC's Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss and Supporting Brief, see ECF No. 21-2, in the form as received with the Motion. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 10/3/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 21
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Answer to Pltf's Complaint and Motion to Dismiss filed by Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Ex A - Def SCA's Answer to Pltf's Complaint, #2 Exhibit(s) Ex B - Def SCA's Mtn to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6)). Party Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC added.Attorney C Hunter Veirs added to party Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC (pty:dft) (Veirs, C)
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Filing 20
ORDER: No later than 21 days from the date of this Order, Plaintiff must file an amended complaint that alleges diversity of citizenship, in conformity with 28 U.S.C. 1332. The Court cannot address Plaintiff's pending Motion to Remand (ECF No. #13 ) until Plaintiff complies with this Order. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 9/30/2025) (cfk)
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Filing 19
REPLY filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones re: #13 MOTION to Remand to State Court (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Gomez, Michael)
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Filing 18
RESPONSE filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones re: #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Gomez, Michael)
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Filing 17
RESPONSE filed by Dianna Mae Seals re: #13 MOTION to Remand to State Court (Veirs, C)
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Filing 16
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Veirs, C)
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Filing 15
REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Counsel for Plaintiff. on 08.08.25 by Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. Waiver of Service due by 9/11/2025. (Veirs, C)
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Filing 14
Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dianna Mae Seals with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Veirs, C)
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Filing 13
MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A Plaintiffs Original Petition, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Remand) (Gomez, Michael)
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Filing 12
ELECTRONIC ORDER: As a result of #10 Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, the Court TERMINATES AS MOOT #7 Defendant Dianna Mae Seals's Rule 12(b)(5, 6) Motion to Dismiss. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 7/30/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 11
Summons Issued as to Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. (ykp)
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Filing 10
AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones. 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. (Gomez, Michael)
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Filing 9
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jeffrey Warren Jones. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Gomez, Michael) (Main Document 9 flattened on 7/30/2025) (kxm).
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Filing 8
***DISREGARD PER ATTORNEY/SEE DOC #10 FOR CORRECT IMAGE***AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Dianna Mae Seals, Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC filed by Jeffrey Warren Jones. (One or more defendant(s) is no longer named.) Clerk to issue summons(es). 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. (Gomez, Michael) Modified on 7/30/2025 (ykp).
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Filing 7
MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Dianna Mae Seals filed by Dianna Mae Seals with Brief/Memorandum in Support. Attorney C Hunter Veirs added to party Dianna Mae Seals(pty:dft) (Veirs, C)
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Filing 6
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 7/8/2025) (ndt)
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Filing 5
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 Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ndt)
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Filing 4
ORDER: The Court sua sponte ORDERS that this civil action be TRANSFERRED to the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/8/2025) (saw)
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Filing 3
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Elgin Sweeper Company. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated. See #1 -8 for image). (saw)
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Filing 2
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (saw)
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Filing 1
NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Elgin Sweeper Company. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15634113) 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 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s), #7 Exhibit(s), #8 Exhibit(s), #9 Cover Sheet, #10 Cover Sheet Supplement) (McKay, Roy) (Attachment 8 replaced on 7/9/2025) (ndt). (Attachment 9 replaced on 7/9/2025) (ndt). (Attachment 10 replaced on 7/9/2025) (ndt).
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NEW CASE NUMBER 3:25-cv-01776 has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:25-cv-00723-P. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (rekc)
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