Willis v. Diriye Fleet Inc et al
Plaintiff: Johnathan Willis
Defendant: Khalid Abdilahi and Diriye Fleet Inc
Pretrial Services: ADR Provider
Case Number: 3:2026cv01571
Filed: May 14, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Auto Negligence
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive Motions due by 5/14/2027. Discovery due by 4/9/2027. The parties shall mediate this case before Robert Black (Mediator) at least 90 days before the Trial Setting. Pretrial Conference set for 9/7/2027 at 01:30 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. This case is set for JURY trial on the Court's three-week docket beginning 9/13/2027 before Judge Karen Gren Scholer ("Trial Setting"). Trial may commence any time during this three-week docket. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 7/10/2026) (twd)
July 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charles Adam Floyd. 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 7/10/2026) (chmb)
July 9, 2026 Filing 16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16601377) filed by Khalid Abdilahi, Diriye Fleet Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice)Attorney C Adam Floyd added to party Khalid Abdilahi(pty:dft), Attorney C Adam Floyd added to party Diriye Fleet Inc(pty:dft) (Floyd, C)
July 7, 2026 Filing 15 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Johnathan Willis. 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. (Daws, Judson)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints Robert A Black as mediator. The parties are to complete mediation within 90 days before trial. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/30/2026) (cea)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ELECTRONIC ORDER: At the FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference, held on June 29, 2026, Plaintiff orally moved for leave to amend his Complaint, and the Court granted the Motion. Accordingly, Plaintiff may file an amended Complaint by July 13, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/30/2026) (chmb)
June 29, 2026 Filing 12 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen Gren Scholer: Scheduling Conference held on 6/29/2026. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Judson Daws; Defense - Elizabeth Sanders. (Court Reporter: Tutti Bui) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :12. (tub)
June 29, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joseph D Zopolsky on behalf of Khalid Abdilahi. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Zopolsky, Joseph)
June 24, 2026 Filing 10 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Khalid Abdilahi, Diriye Fleet Inc. (Zopolsky, Joseph)
June 24, 2026 Filing 9 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Khalid Abdilahi, Diriye Fleet Inc. (Zopolsky, Joseph)
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER SETTING INITIAL HEARING: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16, the Court sets this case for hearing on 6/29/2026 at 02:30 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. At least one counsel of record for each party shall be present. This hearing will be conducted in person. The parties are directed to confer and be prepared to discuss with the Court the matters set forth in Rules 16(b)(3) and 26(f). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/15/2026) (twd)
June 10, 2026 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Khalid Abdilahi, Diriye Fleet Inc. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Zopolsky, Joseph) (Main Document 7 falttened on 6/11/2026) (kcr).
June 1, 2026 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Johnathan Willis. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Daws, Judson)
May 29, 2026 Filing 5 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Plaintiffs filed by Khalid Abdilahi, Diriye Fleet Inc. 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. (Zopolsky, Joseph)
May 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: Accordingly, no later than 21 days from the date of this Order, Defendants must file an amended notice of removal that alleges diversity of citizenship, in conformity with 28 U.S.C. 1332; otherwise, this action will be remanded to state court. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/18/2026) (rekc)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 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 5/14/2026) (kxm)
May 14, 2026 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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm)
May 14, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Khalid Abdilahi, Diriye Fleet Inc.. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16449043) 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 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit(s) Index of Documents In State Court Action) (Zopolsky, Joseph)

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Plaintiff: Johnathan Willis
Represented By: Judson Ray Daws
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Defendant: Khalid Abdilahi
Represented By: Joseph D Zopolsky
Represented By: Misty Marie Reeder Escobedo
Represented By: James Craig Erdle
Represented By: C Adam Floyd
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Defendant: Diriye Fleet Inc
Represented By: Misty Marie Reeder Escobedo
Represented By: James Craig Erdle
Represented By: C Adam Floyd
Represented By: Joseph D Zopolsky
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Pretrial services: ADR Provider
Represented By: Robert A Black
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