Porras et al v. NuStar Energy LP et al
Plaintiff: Elias Porras and Bertha Porras
Defendant: NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP, Valero Energy Corporation, Valero Energy Partners LP, Valero Refining and Marketing Company, Valero Refining-Texas LP and Valero Marketing and Supply Company
Case Number: 3:2026cv01474
Filed: May 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brantley Starr
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Other Personal Injury
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Tort Action
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 RESPONSE filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP re: #15 MOTION to Remand (Dominguez, Paloma)
June 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 REPLY filed by Valero Energy Corporation re: #11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Callan, Jennifer)
June 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 REPLY filed by Valero Energy Partners LP, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Valero Refining and Marketing Company, Valero Refining-Texas LP re: #9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Callan, Jennifer)
June 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 REPLY filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP re: #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Dominguez, Paloma)
June 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paloma Alexandra Dominguez on behalf of NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Dominguez, Paloma)
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rodgers Connor Barbe on behalf of Bertha Porras, Elias Porras. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Barbe, Rodgers)
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Collen A Clark on behalf of Bertha Porras, Elias Porras. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Clark, Collen)
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 RESPONSE filed by Bertha Porras, Elias Porras re: #11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Keith)
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 RESPONSE filed by Bertha Porras, Elias Porras re: #9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Keith)
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 RESPONSE filed by Bertha Porras, Elias Porras re: #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Keith)
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Remand filed by Bertha Porras, Elias Porras (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion for Remand, #2 Exhibit(s) Appendix in Support of Motion for Remand, #3 Proposed Order) (Patton, Keith)
May 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David W Burns. 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 Judge Brantley Starr on 5/17/2026) (chmb)
May 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16449523) filed by Valero Energy Corporation, Valero Energy Partners LP, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Valero Refining and Marketing Company, Valero Refining-Texas LP (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order) (Burns, David)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Valero Energy Corporation re #11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Callan, Jennifer)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Valero Energy Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Callan, Jennifer)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Valero Energy Partners LP, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Valero Refining and Marketing Company, Valero Refining-Texas LP re #9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Callan, Jennifer)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Valero Energy Partners LP, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Valero Refining and Marketing Company, Valero Refining-Texas LP (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Callan, Jennifer)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP re #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Johnson, Anne)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (Johnson, Anne) Docket text modified per counsel request on 5/14/2026 (twd).
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE of Docket Text/Document Modification. Document 6 filed on 05/13/2026 was removed from the Court's docket and will be retained by the Clerk's Office in the appropriate file. (cea)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Anne Marie Johnson for Brett J. Young on behalf of NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP. (Johnson, Anne)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs Elias Porras and Bertha Porras to appoint local counsel, in accordance with Local Rule 83.10 by June 12, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 5/12/2026) (chmb)
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sean Robert Hicks on behalf of Valero Energy Corporation, Valero Energy Partners LP, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Valero Refining and Marketing Company, Valero Refining-Texas LP. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hicks, Sean)
May 8, 2026 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:2. Fri May 8 10:37:57 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 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. (kxm)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF) **See document [1-13] for image.**. (kxm)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Sunoco LP, NuStar Logistics LP, NuStar Energy LP. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16427483) 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) 1 - Index of Matters Filed, #2 Exhibit(s) 2 - Porras Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit(s) 3 - Porras Supplemental Cover Sheet, #4 Exhibit(s) 4 - Affidavit of Service, #5 Exhibit(s) 5 - Plaintiffs' Original Petition, #6 Exhibit(s) 6 - Nustar's Original Answer, #7 Exhibit(s) 7 - Valero's Original Answer, #8 Exhibit(s) 8 - Plaintiffs' Jury Trial Demand, #9 Exhibit(s) 9 - All Orders Signed by State Judge, #10 Exhibit(s) 10 - State Court Docket Sheet, #11 Exhibit(s) 11 - Statement of Interest by Non-Party The United States, #12 Exhibit(s) 12 - Notice of Preemption Application, #13 Exhibit(s) 13 - Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Persons) (Johnson, Anne) Modified text on 5/8/2026 (kxm).

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Plaintiff: Elias Porras
Represented By: Rodgers Connor Barbe
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