Wicks v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Fonda Wicks
Defendant: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Case Number: 4:2021cv01275
Filed: November 17, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed C O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Labor: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 1001
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: The Court ORDERS the parties to file a joint status report on February 28, 2022 and DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to close this case. The Court may reopen the matter if the joint status report supports doing so. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 12/22/2021) (bdb)
December 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Joint STATUS REPORT as to the Administrative Review filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Moore, Linda)
November 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: Noting the Motion #7 is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Accordingly, the Court STAYS the case so that Defendant may conduct administrative review. The Court ORDERS the parties to file a joint status report regarding the administrative review within 30 days of this Order. The Clerk shall close this matter during the stay. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/24/2021) (sre)
November 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION to Stay this Action and Remand to Defendant for Plaintiff to Exhaust Administrative Remedies filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Moore, Linda)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Before the Court is Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer #5 , filed November 22, 2021. Noting the Motion is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the motion. Defendant is ORDERED to respond to Plaintiff's complaint no later than December 6, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/23/2021) (sre)
November 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Moore, Linda)
November 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND REPORT FOR CONTENTS OF SCHEDULING ORDER: Lead counsel for each party (or a designee attorney with appropriate authority) and any unrepresented party (except for a prisoner litigant proceeding pro se) shall confer (the "Scheduling Conference") as soon as practicable, but in any event no later than December 2, 2021. The Joint Report shall be filed on or before December 16, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 11/18/2021) (sre)
November 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Moore, Linda)
November 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. 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. (sre)
November 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Filing fee $402; receipt number 0539-12393589) 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) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Cover Sheet) (Moore, Linda)

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Plaintiff: Fonda Wicks
Represented By: Rolando Aaron de la Garza
Represented By: R Steven Chandler
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Defendant: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Represented By: Linda G Moore
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