Porras et al v. NuStar Energy LP et al
| Elias Porras and Bertha Porras |
| 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 |
| 3:2026cv01474 |
| May 7, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Brantley Starr |
| Torts/Pers Inj: Other Personal Injury |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Tort Action |
| Plaintiff |
Docket Report
This docket was last retrieved on August 20, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
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Filing 25
RESPONSE filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP re: #15 MOTION to Remand (Dominguez, Paloma)
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Filing 24
REPLY filed by Valero Energy Corporation re: #11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Callan, Jennifer)
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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)
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Filing 22
REPLY filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP re: #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Dominguez, Paloma)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Filing 16
RESPONSE filed by Bertha Porras, Elias Porras re: #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Keith)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Filing 12
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Valero Energy Corporation re #11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Callan, Jennifer)
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Filing 11
Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Valero Energy Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Callan, Jennifer)
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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)
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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)
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Filing 8
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by NuStar Energy LP, NuStar Logistics LP, Sunoco LP re #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Johnson, Anne)
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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).
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:2. Fri May 8 10:37:57 CDT 2026 (crt)
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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)
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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)
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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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