Bartlett v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al
Plaintiff: Richard Bartlett
Defendant: Equifax Information Services LLC and Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC
Case Number: 3:2026cv01193
Filed: April 15, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brantley Starr
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #29 Motion to Extend Time. Before the Court is the parties' Joint Motion for an Extension of Time. Given the unopposed nature of the Motion, the Court GRANTS it. The parties now have until October 28, 2026, to complete the terms and conditions of settlement. After that date, the Court will DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE all claims between these parties. And upon dismissal of this case, each party will bear its own attorney's fees and costs. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 9/25/2026) (chmb)
September 25, 2026 Filing 29 Joint MOTION to Extend Time to Complete Settlement and File Dismissal Papers filed by Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC (Danner, R)
September 3, 2026 Filing 28 Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL regarding Trans Union LLC by Richard Bartlett. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Smith, Ashley)
September 3, 2026 Filing 27 NOTICE of Dismissal Voluntary regarding Equifax Information Services LLC filed by Richard Bartlett (Smith, Ashley)
August 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 45-DAY DISMISSAL ORDER: The Court has been advised that all parties have reached a settlement agreement. (Doc. #25 ). After 45 days have elapsed from the issuance of this order, the Court DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE all claims between these parties subject to the parties' right to reopen the litigation within those 45 days if the settlement is not consummated. Upon dismissal of this case, each party will bear its own attorney's fees and costs. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/11/2026) (chmb)
August 10, 2026 Filing 25 NOTICE of Settlement reached with Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC filed by Richard Bartlett (Smith, Ashley)
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ELECTRONIC ORDER. Before the Court is Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC's Third Unopposed motion for extension of time to file answer. (Doc. #23 ). Having considered the motion, and its unopposed nature, the Court GRANTS it. The Court ORDERS Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC's answer or responsive pleading due on or before 8/10/2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 7/20/2026) (chmb)
July 17, 2026 Filing 23 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 10, 2026 filed by Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC (Danner, R)
June 30, 2026 Filing 22 NOTICE of Settlement reached with Equifax Information Services LLC filed by Richard Bartlett (Smith, Ashley)
June 30, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE of Settlement reached with Trans Union LLC filed by Richard Bartlett (Smith, Ashley)
June 17, 2026 Filing 20 NOTICE of Dismissal regarding Experian Information Solutions, Inc. filed by Richard Bartlett (Smith, Ashley)
June 16, 2026 Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Trans Union LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Agha, Samin)
June 16, 2026 Filing 18 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,,, filed by Trans Union 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. Attorney Samin Agha added to party Trans Union LLC(pty:dft) (Agha, Samin)
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ELECTRONIC ORDER. Before the Court is Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC's Unopposed motion for extension of time to file answer. (Doc. #16 ). Having considered the motion, and its unopposed nature, the Court GRANTS it. The Court ORDERS Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC's answer or responsive pleading due on or before 7/20/2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/15/2026) (chmb)
June 12, 2026 Filing 16 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Second) filed by Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC (Danner, R)
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ELECTRONIC ORDER. Before the Court is Defendant Equifax Information Services LLC's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs Complaint (the Motion). (Doc. #12 ). After considering the Motion, the Court finds that the Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Equifax has up to and until July 14, 2026, to file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs Complaint. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/12/2026) (chmb)
June 11, 2026 Filing 14 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Equifax Information Services LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Seger, Forrest)
June 11, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elena Mak on behalf of Equifax Information Services LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Mak, Elena)
June 11, 2026 Filing 12 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Equifax Information Services LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Forrest Mathew Seger, III added to party Equifax Information Services LLC(pty:dft) (Seger, Forrest)
May 19, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Settlement reached with Experian filed by Richard Bartlett (Smith, Ashley)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ELECTRONIC ORDER. Before the Court is Defendant Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC's (Nissan) Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Doc. #7 ). Having considered the Motion, and its unopposed nature, the Court GRANTS Nissan's Motion and EXTENDS its answer deadline to be 6/19/2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 5/12/2026) (chmb)
May 12, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC ; served on 4/27/2026. (Smith, Ashley)
May 12, 2026 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Experian Information Solutions Inc ; served on 4/28/2026. (Smith, Ashley)
May 11, 2026 Filing 7 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC Attorney R Dwayne Danner added to party Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC(pty:dft) (Danner, R)
April 28, 2026 Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Equifax Information Services LLC. Waiver sent on 4/17/2026. (Smith, Ashley)
April 21, 2026 Filing 5 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Trans Union LLC. Waiver sent on 4/17/2026. (Smith, Ashley)
April 16, 2026 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc, Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC, Trans Union LLC. (axm)
April 15, 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. (axm)
April 15, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Richard Bartlett. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Smith, Ashley)
April 15, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Richard Bartlett. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16362018) 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, #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Exhibit(s) C, #5 Exhibit(s) D, #6 Exhibit(s) E, #7 Exhibit(s) F, #8 Exhibit(s) G) (Smith, Ashley)

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Plaintiff: Richard Bartlett
Represented By: Ashley Burnette Smith
Represented By: Jonathan Alexander Heeps
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Defendant: Equifax Information Services LLC
Represented By: Elena Mak
Represented By: Forrest Mathew Seger, III
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Defendant: Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLC
Represented By: R Dwayne Danner
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