Winters v. Galaxy Gas LLC et al
Plaintiff: Lacey Winters
Defendant: Galaxy Gas LLC, Patriot Beverage LLC, Sweet & Sour Holdings LLC, Waterline Marketing Corporation, Vice City LLC, Metatron Cubed LLC, Vape Craft LLC, WOSV TX LLC doing business as World of Smoke, Samnani Investments LLC doing business as Vapor Arena, Infinity & Beyond SHR LLC doing business as Infinity & Beyond Shop, MM Grand LLC doing business as Universal Smoke and Vape, L&K Distribution Inc, United Brands Products Design Development and Marketing Inc doing business as United Brands Corporation, 11SixtySix LLC, Lesoo USA Inc, GreatWhip USA Inc, Commerce Enterprises Inc, Ayra Ventures LLC doing business as Vape Craft, Gas Pipe Inc doing business as The Gas Pipe, NSKHOJA Investment Inc doing business as Vapor Arena Smoke Shop, Supreme Smoke and Vape LLC doing business as Supreme Smoke, Guangdong Lesoo Technology Co Ltd, Xuzhou Basic Industry Co Ltd and Pluto Brands LLC
Case Number: 3:2026cv00397
Filed: February 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
March 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER: The Court GRANTS the #11 Joint Motion. Because the Court does not havesubject-matter jurisdiction, this case is REMANDED to the 192nd District Court of Dallas County, Texas. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 3/4/2026) (Attachments: #1 Remand Letter) (kcr)
March 3, 2026 Filing 11 STIPULATION TO REMAND REMOVED ACTION by Lacey Winters. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Tillotson, Jeffrey)
March 3, 2026 Filing 10 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond to Petition by L&K Distribution Inc. (Zachman, Jeffrey)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: Defendant L&K Distribution, Inc.s Notice of Removal, filed February 13, 2026, appears to predicate subject matter jurisdiction upon diversity of citizenship, 28 U.S.C 1332, but fails to allege properly the citizenship of all Defendants other than L&K Distribution. The Court has not specifically evaluated whether the Notice of Removal complies with Northern District of Texas Local Civil Rule 81.1. If L&K Distribution is satisfied that the Notice of Removal complies with Rule 81.1 and that additional documents are unnecessary to address the defect identified in this Order, the amended notice of removal required by this Order need not also contain the documents required by Rule 81.1. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 2/19/2026) (ndt)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kayla H. Lee. Important Reminder: An attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 2/19/2026) (chmb)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey A. Zachman. Important Reminder: An attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 2/19/2026) (chmb)
February 18, 2026 Filing 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16205190) filed by L&K Distribution Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Kayla Lee added to party L&K Distribution Inc(pty:dft) (Lee, Kayla)
February 18, 2026 Filing 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16204965) filed by L&K Distribution Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Jeffrey A Zachman added to party L&K Distribution Inc(pty:dft) (Zachman, Jeffrey)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 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 2/13/2026) (kcr)
February 13, 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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
February 13, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by L&K Distribution, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Nickel, Matthew)
February 13, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by L&K Distribution, Inc.. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16196341) 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) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Cover Sheet, #4 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Nickel, Matthew) (Attachment 1, 3, 4 flattened on 2/17/2026) (kcr).

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Plaintiff: Lacey Winters
Represented By: Yvette Diaz
Represented By: Tim K Goss
Represented By: Mollie Mallory
Represented By: David P Matthews
Represented By: Jeffrey M Tillotson
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Defendant: Galaxy Gas LLC
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Defendant: Vape Craft LLC
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Defendant: WOSV TX LLC doing business as World of Smoke
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Defendant: Samnani Investments LLC doing business as Vapor Arena
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Defendant: Infinity & Beyond SHR LLC doing business as Infinity & Beyond Shop
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Defendant: MM Grand LLC doing business as Universal Smoke and Vape
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Defendant: L&K Distribution Inc
Represented By: Spencer Dennis Hamilton
Represented By: Kayla Lee
Represented By: Jeffrey A Zachman
Represented By: Matthew Thomas Nickel
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Defendant: United Brands Products Design Development and Marketing Inc doing business as United Brands Corporation
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Defendant: 11SixtySix LLC
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Defendant: Lesoo USA Inc
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Defendant: Ayra Ventures LLC doing business as Vape Craft
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Defendant: Gas Pipe Inc doing business as The Gas Pipe
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Defendant: NSKHOJA Investment Inc doing business as Vapor Arena Smoke Shop
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Defendant: Supreme Smoke and Vape LLC doing business as Supreme Smoke
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Defendant: Guangdong Lesoo Technology Co Ltd
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