Govindji v. Covington Specialty Insurance Company
| Yogesh Govindji |
| COVINGTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY |
| ADR Provider |
| 3:2026cv01654 |
| May 21, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Karen Gren Scholer |
| Contract: Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-(Citizenship) |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 21
ORDER granting #20 Joint Stipulation Concerning Abatement. This case is ABATED and ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED until such time as to reinspection process is concluded. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 7/17/2026) (axm)
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| Case Stayed per #21 Order. (axm) |
| Filing 20 Joint STIPULATION Concerning Abatement by Covington Specialty Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Murphy, Alicia) |
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Filing 19
ELECTRONIC ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the #18 Agreed Motion to Enlarge Time to Respond to Defendant's Amended Motion to Preclude Attorney Fees and Abate, to and including July 14, 2026, is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 7/1/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #13 Amended Verified MOTION to Abate and Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees Under Texas Insurance Code Section 542A.007(D) filed by Yogesh Govindji with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Woellner, Andrew) |
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Filing 17
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: The Court ORDERS this case to mediation before: Courtenay L. Bass. Mediation shall be in person or by videoconference, as directed by the Mediator, and completed by 90 days before trial. The Mediator shall be responsible for communicating with counsel to coordinate a date for the mediation. Upon completion of the mediation, the Mediator shall submit a report to the Court within five days. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/16/2026) (twd)
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Filing 16
ELECTRONIC ORDER: At the FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference, held on June 16, 2026, Plaintiff orally moved for leave to amend the Complaint, and the Court granted the Motion. Accordingly, Plaintiff may file an amended Complaint by July 7, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/16/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 15 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen Gren Scholer: Scheduling Conference held on 6/16/2026. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Andrew Woellner; Defense - Alicia Murphy. (Court Reporter: Tutti Bui) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :16. (tub) |
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Filing 14
ELECTRONIC ORDER: As a result of #13 Defendant's Opposed Amended Verified Motion to Abate and Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees Under Texas Insurance Code Section 542A.007(d), the Court TERMINATES AS MOOT #6 Defendant's Opposed Motion to Abate and to Preclude Attorneys Fees. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/10/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 13 Amended Verified MOTION to Abate and Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees Under Texas Insurance Code Section 542A.007(D) filed by Covington Specialty Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Murphy, Alicia) Modified text on 6/10/2026 (kxm). |
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Filing 12
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court GRANTS #11 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel, pursuant to Local Rule 83.10(a). Counsel are required to review this Court's rules, which can be found at http://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/judge/district-judge-karen-gren-scholer. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/8/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Proceed without Local Counsel filed by Yogesh Govindji (Woellner, Andrew) Modified text on 6/8/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Yogesh Govindji. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Woellner, Andrew) |
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Filing 9
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court GRANTS #8 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Substitute Counsel. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/5/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Paige C Jones,Paige C Jones,Alicia Anne Murphy for Covington Specialty Insurance Company. Motion filed by Covington Specialty Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Paige C Jones added to party Covington Specialty Insurance Company(pty:dft) (Jones, Paige) |
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Filing 7
ORDER SETTING INITIAL HEARING: FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference set for 6/16/2026 at 01:30 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. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 6/4/2026) (cea)
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| Filing 6 MOTION for Attorney Fees Defendant Covington Specialty Insurance Company's Opposed Motion to Abate and to Preclude Attorney's Fees filed by Covington Specialty Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Gibbs, Jennifer) |
| Filing 5 ANSWER to Complaint filed by Covington Specialty Insurance Company. 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. (Gibbs, Jennifer) |
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Filing 4
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 5/21/2026) (kxm)
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| 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. (kxm) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by COVINGTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Gibbs, Jennifer) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by COVINGTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16467350) 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, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement, #3 Exhibit(s) A1, #4 Exhibit(s) A-2, #5 Exhibit(s) B-1, #6 Exhibit(s) B-2, #7 Exhibit(s) B-3, #8 Exhibit(s) B-4, #9 Exhibit(s) B-5, #10 Exhibit(s) C, #11 Exhibit(s) D, #12 Exhibit(s) E) (Gibbs, Jennifer) |
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