BellSouth Telecommunications LLC et al v. Sonic.Net LLC
Plaintiff: BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Illinois Bell Telephone Company LLC, Indiana Bell Telephone Company LLC, Michigan Bell Telephone Company LLC, Nevada Bell Telephone Company LLC, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company LLC, The Ohio Bell Telephone Company LLC and Wisconsin Bell LLC
Defendant: Sonic.Net LLC doing business as Sonic
Case Number: 3:2026cv02549
Filed: July 31, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jane J Boyle
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Per #8 Stipulation of Dismissal Without Prejudice, the parties have settled the case. All claims and affirmative defenses in this case are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE with each party to pay its own fees and costs. The Court will retain jurisdiction to enforce the parties' settlement agreement. See Energy Mgmt. Servs., LLC v. City of Alexandria, 739 F.3d 255, 261 n.3 (5th Cir. 2014) ("With consent of the parties, a district court may expressly retain jurisdiction over a settlement agreement in order to enforce the parties' compliance with that agreement and thereafter may assert jurisdiction over breach of settlement claims.") The Clerk is directed to close the case. (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 9/2/2026) (chmb)
September 2, 2026 Civil Case Terminated per 9 Electronic Order. (axm)
August 31, 2026 Filing 8 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE by BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Illinois Bell Telephone Company LLC, Indiana Bell Telephone Company LLC, Michigan Bell Telephone Company LLC, Nevada Bell Telephone Company LLC, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company LLC, The Ohio Bell Telephone Company LLC, Wisconsin Bell LLC. (Robbins, Dion)
August 31, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brett D Solberg on behalf of Sonic.Net LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Solberg, Brett)
August 12, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Sonic.Net LLC ; served on 8/10/2026. (Robbins, Dion)
August 6, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Sonic.Net LLC. (ykp)
August 4, 2026 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Illinois Bell Telephone Company LLC, Indiana Bell Telephone Company LLC, Michigan Bell Telephone Company LLC, Nevada Bell Telephone Company LLC, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company LLC, The Ohio Bell Telephone Company LLC, Wisconsin Bell LLC. (Robbins, Dion)
July 31, 2026 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. (ykp)
July 31, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Nevada Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC, The Ohio Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Wisconsin Bell, LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Robbins, Dion)
July 31, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against SONIC.NET, LLC d/b/a SONIC filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Wisconsin Bell, LLC, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Nevada Bell Telephone Company, LLC, BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, LLC, The Ohio Bell Telephone Company, LLC, Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16666383) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. 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) (Robbins, Dion) (Attachment 1 flattened replaced and added filing fee information on 8/3/2026 (ykp).

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