Govender v. City of Blue Mound, Texas
Plaintiff: Sagren Kevin Govender
Defendant: City of Blue Mound, Texas
Not Classified By Court: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2020cv01249
Filed: November 17, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Constitutionality of State Statutes
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 13, 2021 Filing 15 NOTICE of Initial Disclosures filed by City of Blue Mound, Texas (Klement, Christopher)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning 1/10/2022 before Judge Mark Pittman. Joinder of Parties due by 3/5/2021. Amended Pleadings due by 3/5/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 9/10/2021. Deadline for mediation is on or before 4/2/2021. Discovery due by 8/13/2021. Pretrial Materials/Order due by 12/16/2021. (see order) (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/5/2021) (tln)
December 30, 2020 Filing 13 Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by City of Blue Mound, Texas. (Noga, Darrell)
December 16, 2020 Filing 12 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Status Conference held on 12/16/2020. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - K. Michael Sturgill; Defense - Darrell G-M Noga. (Court Reporter: Debbie Saenz) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :20. (chmb)
December 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER...The Court hereby RESETS this hearing to now occur at 2:15 p.m. on December 16, 2020, in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Lead counsel are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/16/2020) (wxc)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Before the Court is briefing from the parties (ECF Nos. #6 , #7 ), which includes Plaintiff's brief in support of remand (ECF No. 6). These briefs were filed in response to the Court's Order (ECF No. #5 ) that raised certain jurisdictional concerns. Having considered the briefing, the Court finds it appropriate to set this matter for a 30-minute, in-person hearing at 1:30 p.m. on December 16, 2020, in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Lead counsel are ORDERED to attend. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/11/2020) (npk)
December 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND REPORT FOR CONTENTS OF SCHEDULING ORDER: The Joint Report shall be filed on or before December 30, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/9/2020) (tln)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: The undersigned agrees with Judge Lindsay's approach and accordingly concludes that if Govender does not seek to assert a federal claim against Blue Mound, he must file an amended pleading by December 4, 2020, omitting any reference to the United States Constitution and not asserting any federal law as a basis for federal jurisdiction. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/1/2020) (tln)
November 23, 2020 Filing 7 BRIEF IN SUPPORT filed by City of Blue Mound, Texas re #1 Notice of Removal (Klement, Christopher)
November 23, 2020 Filing 6 PLAINTIFF'S BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF REMAND filed by Sagren Kevin Govender re #5 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,, (Sturgill, K)
November 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: Therefore, both parties are ORDERED to file a brief - not to exceed 10 pages - on or before November 23, 2020, that addresses the removal of this case based on federal question jurisdiction and the Court's concerns explained above. The parties are ORDERED to file responses - not to exceed 10 pages - to said briefs on or before December 1, 2020. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, and/or the dismissal of this case without prejudice, and/or remand of this case, without further notice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/18/2020) (tln)
November 18, 2020 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Wed Nov 18 11:47:49 CST 2020 (crt)
November 17, 2020 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (tln)
November 17, 2020 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by City of Blue Mound, Texas. (Noga, Darrell)
November 17, 2020 Filing 2 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #1 Notice of Removal,,,, by Defendant City of Blue Mound, Texas. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Noga, Darrell)
November 17, 2020 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by City of Blue Mound, Texas. (Filing fee $400; receipt number 0539-11363969) 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), #2 Exhibit(s)) (Noga, Darrell)
November 17, 2020 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Tue Nov 17 13:01:05 CST 2020 (crt)

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Defendant: City of Blue Mound, Texas
Represented By: Christopher Allen Klement
Represented By: Darrell G-M Noga
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Plaintiff: Sagren Kevin Govender
Represented By: K. Michael Sturgill
Represented By: K Michael Sturgill
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Represented By: Wade H McMullen
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