Payton v. HCA Healthcare et al
Plaintiff: Heidi Payton
Defendant: HCA Healthcare, C/HCA Inc, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC, HCA Health Services of Texas Inc, Columbia North Texas Subsidiary GP LLC, Medical City Healthcare, Medical City Denton, Parallon Workforce Management Solutions, LLC and Parallon Workforce Solutions
Case Number: 3:2026cv00221
Filed: January 28, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Sam A Lindsay
Referring Judge: Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Employment
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 2, 2026 Filing 15 ELECTRONIC ORDER: On June 30, 2026, Defendant filed a motion to dismiss Plaintiff's claims. (See Dkt. No. 13.) In accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b)(2), the Court finds good cause to delay entering a scheduling order pending disposition of the motion. The Court will enter an initial scheduling order, if necessary, after the motion to dismiss is resolved. The parties will refrain from filing additional motions while the motion to dismiss is pending. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 7/2/2026)
June 30, 2026 Filing 14 Appendix in Support filed by C/HCA Inc, Columbia North Texas Subsidiary GP LLC, HCA Health Services of Texas Inc, HCA Healthcare, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC re #13 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Motion for Sanctions (Morton, Sarah)
June 30, 2026 Filing 13 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by C/HCA Inc, Columbia North Texas Subsidiary GP LLC, HCA Health Services of Texas Inc, HCA Healthcare, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Morton, Sarah)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER TERMINATING MOTION as moot because it is directed at a complaint that has been superseded by the Amended Complaint. #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 6/9/2026) (ali)
June 9, 2026 Filing 11 RESPONSE filed by Heidi Payton re: #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Iwu, Marshay)
June 9, 2026 Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Heidi Payton. 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. (Iwu, Marshay)
May 19, 2026 Filing 9 Appendix in Support filed by C/HCA Inc, Columbia North Texas Subsidiary GP LLC, HCA Health Services of Texas Inc, HCA Healthcare, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC re #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and Motion for Sanctions Under 28 U.S.C. 1927 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 4, #5 Exhibit(s) 5, #6 Exhibit(s) 6, #7 Exhibit(s) 7, #8 Exhibit(s) 8) (Morton, Sarah)
May 19, 2026 Filing 8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by C/HCA Inc, Columbia North Texas Subsidiary GP LLC, HCA Health Services of Texas Inc, HCA Healthcare, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Morton, Sarah)
May 8, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to All Defendants. (Iwu, Marshay)
April 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Pursuant to Rule 4(m) Plaintiff is ORDERED to serve each defendant and to file proof of service as required by Fed. R.Civ. P. 4(l) by May 20, 2026. Failure to do so will result in a recommendation that this action be dismissed as to any unserved defendant. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 4/29/2026) (mcrd)
April 28, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to C/HCA Inc, Columbia North Texas Subsidiary GP LLC, HCA Health Services of Texas Inc, HCA Healthcare, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions LLC. (kxm)
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE: This case is hereby referred to United States Magistrate Judge Brian McKay for pretrial management. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 1/29/2026) (knb)
January 28, 2026 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. (ykp)
January 28, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Heidi Payton. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Iwu, Marshay)
January 28, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Heidi Payton. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16151471) Clerk to issue summons(es). 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. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Iwu, Marshay)

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Plaintiff: Heidi Payton
Represented By: Marshay T Iwu
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Defendant: HCA Healthcare
Represented By: Alyssa Nicole Rodriguez
Represented By: Sarah Beth Morton
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Represented By: Alyssa Nicole Rodriguez
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