Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas |
| 3:2025cv02678 |
| September 22, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Sidney A Fitzwater |
| Contract: Other Contract |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 25 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Perez, Benjamin) |
| Filing 24 Appendix in Support filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas re #23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, or in the Alternative, Motion to Strike and Brief in Support (Williams, Scott) |
| Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, or in the Alternative, Motion to Strike and Brief in Support filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Marisol Jiminian with Exhibits A-1 and A-2) (Williams, Scott) |
Filing 22
ORDER: On November 19, 2025 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 December 3, 2025, 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, this action will be subject to dismissal without prejudice for want of prosecution, without additional prior notice. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 12/16/2025) (cea)
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| Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. 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. (Perez, Benjamin) |
| Filing 20 AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. (Attachments: #1 Declaration(s) Declaration of Rachel L. Ellis, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Rachel L. Ellis, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Rachel L. Ellis, #4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Rachel L. Ellis, #5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A - Petition, #6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B - Summons/Citation, #7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C - Notice of Rule 11 Agreement, #8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D - Declaration of Scott T. Williams with Exhibit, #9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E - Declaration of Suzanne Livorsi, #10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F - Civil Cover Sheet, #11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G - Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet, #12 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H - Index of State Court Filings, #13 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I - State Court Action Docket Sheet, #14 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J- Court Filings in the State Court Action, #15 Exhibit(s) Exhibit K - Certificate of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement) (Williams, Scott) Modified text on 12/5/2025 (knb). |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Marilyn Mackenzie Walters for Guillermo J. Chavez on behalf of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. (Walters, Marilyn) |
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Filing 18
SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 1/30/2026. Discovery due by 7/24/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 1/9/2026. Motions due by 8/24/2026. Status Report due by 7/24/2026. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 11/19/2025) (ndt)
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Filing 17
ORDER: Defendant's notice of removal, filed September 22, 2025, appears to predicate subject matter jurisdiction upon diversity of citizenship, 28 U.S.C. 1332, but fails to allege properly the citizenship of plaintiff Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ("Texas Health") for the following reason. Failure to allege corporation's principal place of business. Defendant alleges plaintiff's address but does not allege that this is also plaintiffs principal place of business. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 11/19/2025) (ndt)
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Filing 16
TRIAL SETTING ORDER: This case is set for trial on 3/22/2027 for a two-week docket before Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 11/19/2025) (ndt)
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Filing 15
ORDER: Plaintiff has not filed the certificate of interested persons required by N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 81.2. Within 14 days of the date this order is filed, plaintiff must comply with Rule 81.2 so that the court can determine whether recusal is required in this case. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 11/19/2025) (ndt)
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Filing 14
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #11 Joint MOTION to Extend Time Concerning Plaintiff's and Defendant's Filing Deadlines filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Plaintiff's deadline to file the Second Amended Complaint is extended to December 5, 2025, and BCBSTX is granted 14 days to file its responsive pleading after Plaintiff has filed the Second Amended Complaint. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 11/12/2025) (Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater)
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| Filing 13 ***DISREGARD/DUPLICATE FILING PER ATTORNEY***Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. (Williams, Scott) Modified on 11/12/2025 (ykp). |
| Filing 12 Joint Scheduling Proposal filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (Williams, Scott) Docket text modified on 11/12/2025 (twd). |
| Filing 11 Joint MOTION to Extend Time Concerning Plaintiff's and Defendant's Filing Deadlines filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Joint Scheduling Proposal) (Williams, Scott) |
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Filing 10
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Marilyn Mackenzie Walters. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 11/6/2025) (Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater)
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| Filing 9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15967044) filed by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Walters, Marilyn) |
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Filing 8
Order for Scheduling Order Proposal: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 11/13/2025. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 10/16/2025) (kcr)
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| Filing 7 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 Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (knb) |
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Filing 6
ORDER: The Court DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to TRANSFER this matter to the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/1/2025) (hcc)
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| NEW CASE NUMBER 3:25-cv-2678 has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:25-cv-01026-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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Filing 5
ORDER: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party must confer in an in-person, face-to-face conference as soon as practicable. As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by October 7, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2025) (jnp)
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Filing 4
ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by September 30, 2025, Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint and within 14 days after Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint, Defendant(s) file an answer or other response to the amended complaint. The Court further ORDERS that failure of any party to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of Plaintiff(s)'s claims or granting of a default judgment if appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2025) (jnp)
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| Filing 3 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. (jnp) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Health Care Service Corporation. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Williams, Scott) Modified Clerk QC note on 9/23/2025 (jnp). |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Health Care Service Corporation. (Filing fee $405; receipt number BTXNDC-15858194) 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) Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, #4 Declaration(s) Declaration of S. Williams with Exhibit, #5 Declaration(s) Declaration of S. Livorsi, #6 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Cover Sheet Supplement Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet, #8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit K) (Williams, Scott) |
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| Plaintiff: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | |
| Represented By: | Guillermo Jesus Chavez |
| Represented By: | Benjamin Perez, Jr |
| Represented By: | Marilyn Mackenzie Walters |
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| Defendant: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | |
| Represented By: | Rachel Leigh Ellis |
| Represented By: | Scott T Williams |
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