Roberson v. LVNV Funding LLC
Plaintiff: Edward Roberson, III
Defendant: LVNV Funding LLC, United Revenue LLC, United Revenue Corporation, RS Clark & Associates Inc and Columbia Debt Recovery LLC
Case Number: 3:2025cv02270
Filed: August 22, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jane J Boyle
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 32 RESPONSE filed by Columbia Debt Recovery LLC re: 27 Order,,, (Wier, Keith)
October 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ***DISREGARD ENTERED IN ERROR*** STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report due by 11/7/2025. (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 10/17/2025) (kcr) Modified on 10/17/2025 (kcr).
October 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Plaintiff notified the Court that he and Defendant United Revenue, LLC ("United"), have settled all claims between those two parties. The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff and United to submit a joint stipulation of dismissal or an agreed final judgment on or before November 14, 2025. Existing deadlines as to United only are hereby STAYED. This Order has no effect on proceedings between Plaintiff and all other Defendants. (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 10/17/2025) (chmb)
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT filed by Edward Roberson, III. (Woods, James) Modified text on 10/17/2025 (kaf).
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 RESPONSE filed by Edward Roberson, III re: #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State Claim (Woods, James)
October 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court previously ordered Defendant Columbia Debt Recovery LLC ("Columbia") to show cause why it did not timely file its answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Doc. 24, Order. After reviewing Columbia's Response (Doc. 25), the Court granted Columbia an extension whereby it could file its answer or otherwise respond by October 10, 2025. Doc. 26, Order. Columbia has yet to file its answer or otherwise respond and its time to do so under the Court's prior order has expired. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Columbia to SHOW CAUSE why it has not filed a responsive pleading or otherwise complied with the Court's prior order, and why the Court should not impose sanctions, on or before October 20, 2025. Failure to respond or file its answer before the Courts deadline will result in sanctions and may result in default judgment without further notice. (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 10/14/2025) (chmb)
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court has reviewed Defendant Columbia Debt Recovery LLC ("Columbia")'s response (Doc. 25) to its Order to Show Cause (Doc. 24). Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Defendant Columbia to file its answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before October 10, 2025. (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 10/2/2025) (chmb)
October 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 RESPONSE filed by Columbia Debt Recovery LLC re: 24 Order (Wier, Keith) Modified event text on 10/2/2025 (knb).
September 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Defendant Columbia Debt Recovery LLC was served with process on August 27, 2025. See Doc. 11. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(1)(A)(i), Columbia had 21 days to file its answer or otherwise respond. This deadline has passed, and Columbia has not filed a responsive pleading or otherwise responded. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Columbia to SHOW CAUSE as to why it has failed to comply with this deadline on or before October 3, 2025. Failure to comply with this Order may result in default judgment without further notice. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 9/26/2025) (chmb)
September 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ELECTRONIC ORDER denying without prejudice #20 Motion for Substituted Service. While Plaintiff asserts that it first attempted service with Defendant United Revenue, LLC's registered agent at the address provided by the Texas Secretary of State, the accompanying affidavits of service do not reflect any such attempt. Doc. 20, Ex. A. Plaintiff must attempt service again at that location, or provide an affidavit of service reflecting such efforts, before requesting an alternative method.(Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 9/26/2025) (chmb)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by RS Clark & Associates Inc. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Bowdich, John)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State Claim filed by RS Clark & Associates Inc. Attorney John W Bowdich, II added to party RS Clark & Associates Inc(pty:condft) (Bowdich, John) Modified text on 9/26/2025 (knb).
September 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Substituted Service. (Woods, James) Modified event text on 9/22/2025 (kxm).
September 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #18 Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 9/17/2025) (chmb)
September 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel filed by LVNV Funding LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Newburger, Manuel)
September 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by LVNV Funding LLC. 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. (Newburger, Manuel)
September 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by LVNV Funding LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Newburger, Manuel)
September 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Manuel H Newburger on behalf of LVNV Funding LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Newburger, Manuel)
September 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Summons Issued as to United Revenue LLC. (kcr) (Main Document 12 replaced to correct on 9/9/2025) (knb).
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Edward Roberson, III on Columbia Debt Recovery (Woods, James)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Edward Roberson, III on RS Clark & Associates (Woods, James)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Request for Clerk to issue Summons against United Revenue filed by Edward Roberson, III. (Woods, James)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against United Revenue LLC filed by Edward Roberson, III. 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. (Woods, James)
September 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES: Member case(s) 3:25-cv-2272-B, 3:25-cv-2273-B, 3:25-cv-2274-B consolidated with lead case 3:25-cv-2270-B. United Revenue LLC, RS Clark & Associates Inc and Columbia Debt Recovery LLC added to case pursuant to consolidation. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 9/5/2025) (axm)
September 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Edward Roberson, III re #1 Complaint,,,, #5 Summons Issued (Woods, James)
August 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to LVNV Funding LLC. (ykp)
August 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 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. (ykp)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Edward Roberson, III. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Woods, James)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Edward Roberson, III. (Woods, James)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against LVNV Funding LLC filed by Edward Roberson, III. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15771351) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. 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. (Woods, James)

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Plaintiff: Edward Roberson, III
Represented By: James Andrew Woods, II
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Defendant: LVNV Funding LLC
Represented By: Manuel H Newburger
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Defendant: United Revenue LLC
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Defendant: RS Clark & Associates Inc
Represented By: Todd J Liles
Represented By: John W Bowdich, II
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Defendant: Columbia Debt Recovery LLC
Represented By: Keith Wier
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