Locklear v. Equifax Information Services LLC et al
Plaintiff: Gerald Locklear
Defendant: Equifax Information Services LLC, Trans Union LLC and Nationstar Mortgage LLC doing business as Mr Cooper
Case Number: 3:2026cv01406
Filed: April 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Ed Kinkeade
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ELECTRONIC ORDER:Before the Court is Defendant Nationstar Mortgage LLC, d/b/a Mr. Cooper's ("Nationstar") Agreed Motion to Extend Time to File Answer or Other Responsive Pleading to Plaintiff's Complaint (the "Agreed Motion") (Doc. No. 9). Having carefully considered the same, the Court finds good cause for the requested extension of the responsive pleading deadline. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(A). Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the Agreed Motion. Defendant Nationstar shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff Gerald Locklear's Complaint (Doc. No. 1) by July 1, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 6/3/2026) (chmb)
June 2, 2026 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Nationstar Mortgage LLC ; served on 5/11/2026. (Forsberg, Matthew)
May 29, 2026 Filing 9 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Responsive Pleading filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Gordon Welborne Green added to party Nationstar Mortgage LLC(pty:dft) (Green, Gordon)
May 12, 2026 Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Trans Union LLC. Waiver sent on 5/4/2026. (Forsberg, Matthew)
May 12, 2026 Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Equifax Information Services LLC. Waiver sent on 5/4/2026. (Forsberg, Matthew)
May 1, 2026 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Equifax Information Services LLC, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Trans Union LLC. (kxm)
April 30, 2026 Filing 5 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. (kxm)
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: This Order governs requests to file materials in this case under seal. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 4/30/2026) (chmb)
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: This Court requires all counsel of record to review and comply with the undersigned's Judge Specific Requirements as well as the Local Civil Rules for the Northern District of Texas upon making an appearance in a matter before this Court. These can be found at # Judge Specific Requirements and # Local Civil Rules . Further, counsel shall refer to this Court's Judge Specific Requirements and the Local Civil Rules prior to calling chambers with any questions. The Court calls specific attention to Local Civil Rule 7.2(f), which addresses the disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence, and Local Civil Rule 83.10, which address the requirement of local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 4/30/2026) (chmb)
April 30, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gerald Locklear. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Forsberg, Matthew)
April 30, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Gerald Locklear. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16406748) 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 Civil 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) (Forsberg, Matthew)

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Plaintiff: Gerald Locklear
Represented By: Jonathan Alexander Heeps
Represented By: Matthew P Forsberg
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