Sorenson v. American Airlines, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Nathalie Sorenson
Defendant: American Airlines, Inc. a Delaware corporation doing business as American Airlines and Thor Zurbriggen-Roy
Not Classified By Court: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2022cv00503
Filed: June 9, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Office: Fort Worth Office
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Other Personal Injury
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER: Having considered the Motion #41 , docket entries, and applicable law, the Court is of the opinion that the Motion should be GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs counsel shall be jointly and severally responsible for paying the total sum of $402.002 to the Clerk of the Court for the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022. The Court ORDERS that Plaintiffs counsel must certify to the Court via a filed affidavit that they have read, understand, and will comply with these five documents throughout the remainder of this litigation by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Finally, the Court ORDERS that Plaintiff file an amendedcomplaint in compliance with the Courts June 10, 2022 Order 5 by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, or risk additional sanctions and possible dismissal. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/26/2022) (jgg)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 REPLY filed by Nathalie Sorenson re: #41 MOTION for Reconsideration re #39 Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure, #40 Judgment, (Hunnicutt, Richard)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Richard W Hunnicutt, III on behalf of Nathalie Sorenson. (Filer will update contact info in ECF.) (Hunnicutt, Richard)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Appendix in Support filed by American Airlines, Inc. re #43 Response/Objection Appendix of Non-Published Cases (Knudsen, Meredith)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 RESPONSE filed by American Airlines, Inc. re: #41 MOTION for Reconsideration re #39 Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure, #40 Judgment, (Knudsen, Meredith)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER: Responses due by 8/5/2022. Replies due by 8/12/2022. re: #41 MOTION for Reconsideration re #39 Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure, #40 Judgment, (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/25/2022) (jgg)
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION for Reconsideration re #39 Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure, #40 Judgment, filed by Nathalie Sorenson (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Proposed Order Proposed Order on pltf's Mtn for reconsideration) (Pierce, Mark)
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 FINAL JUDGMENT: This Final Judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58. In accordance with the Order of Dismissal (ECF No. 39): It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that this civil action is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk shall transmit a true copy of this Final Judgment to the parties and the case shall be closed. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/18/2022) (sre)
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Court thus ORDERS that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice per Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Defendant American Airlines, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #37 ) is hereby DENIED as moot. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/18/2022) (sre)
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:39,40. Mon Jul 18 15:42:49 CDT 2022 (crt)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by American Airlines, Inc. re #37 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1) (Knudsen, Meredith)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by American Airlines, Inc. (Knudsen, Meredith)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:36. Wed Jul 6 12:32:16 CDT 2022 (crt)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 3/13/2023. Joinder of Parties due by 8/15/2022. Amended Pleadings due by 8/15/2022. Deadline for mediation is on or before 11/30/2022. Discovery due by 11/11/2022. Motions due by 11/14/2022. Pretrial Order due by 2/16/2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/5/2022) (jgg)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark David Pierce on behalf of Nathalie Sorenson. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Pierce, Mark)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by American Airlines, Inc.. (Knudsen, Meredith)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:33. Tue Jun 28 14:02:16 CDT 2022 (crt)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER...A review of the record reveals that Plaintiff has failed to comply with Local Rule 83.10(a), as Plaintiffs counsel is in Austin, Texas and Plantation, Florida. Accordingly, no later than July 1, 2022, Plaintiff shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions and/or dismissal of this action without prejudice for failure to timely comply with the Courts Orders. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/27/2022) (wxc)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Shauna J Wright for Meredith Knudsen Marylynn Smitherman on behalf of American Airlines, Inc.. (Wright, Shauna)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that: (1) on or before July 1, 2022, Plaintiff file an amended complaint; and (2) within 14 days after Plaintiff files the amended complaint, but no later than July 15, 2022, Defendant shall file an answer or other response to the amended complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/10/2022) (mmw)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER: The Joint Report shall be filed on or before July 1, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/10/2022) (mmw)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:30, 31. Fri Jun 10 15:09:41 CDT 2022 (crt)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 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. (mmw)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Case electronically transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:22-cv-20265. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should 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. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed.
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:27. Thu Jun 9 13:24:43 CDT 2022 (crt)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:29 and NEF of 28. Thu Jun 9 10:29:08 CDT 2022 (crt) Modified on 6/9/2022 (mmw).
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER granting #15 Motion to Change Venue. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 6/8/2022. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Civil Case Terminated per order DE#27 . Closing Case. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE as to Thor Zurbriggen-Roy, granting #23 Agreed Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Nathalie Sorenson. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/22/2022. See attached document for full details. (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 RESPONSE in Support re #23 Agreed Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by American Airlines, Inc.. (Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 PAPERLESS ORDER re ECF No. #23 Agreed Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice ("Motion"). Defendant American Airlines, Inc. is ordered to file a Response to the Motion advising the Court of their position on the relief sought no later than April 25, 2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (gm00) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Agreed Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice as to Thor Zurbriggen-Roy ONLY by Nathalie Sorenson (Lewis, Jeannete) Modified text/status per Chambers on 4/22/2022 (sk). [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 24 as to #23 Agreed Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice. Responses due by 4/25/2022 (pcs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
March 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Castro on behalf of American Airlines, Inc.. Attorney Jennifer Castro added to party American Airlines, Inc.(pty:dft). (Castro, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER Scheduling Mediation before Steven R. Jaffe, Esq. Mediation Hearing set for 10/25/2022 10:00 AM. Mediation report due on or before 10/28/2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 3/10/2022. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added Steven R Jaffe as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 10/25/2022 at 10:00 a.m. EST. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order Scheduling Mediation)(Castro, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
March 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Defendant's REPLY to #18 Response in Opposition to Motion, Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue by American Airlines, Inc., Thor Zurbriggen-Roy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Nathalie Sorenson. Replies due by 3/7/2022. (Attachments: #1 Deposition of Nathalie Sorensen, #2 Deposition of Avery Andon, #3 Deposition of David Coulson, #4 Deposition of Jeannie Etter, #5 Exhibit Amer Airlines Fact Sheet, #6 Transcripts of George Flores, #7 Exhibit Notice of Non-Suit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit Cover Page (Avery Andon))(Lewis, Jeannete) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: (Amended Pleadings due by 4/18/2022., Discovery due by 10/18/2022., Expert Discovery due by 10/18/2022., Joinder of Parties due by 4/18/2022., Mediation Deadline 11/1/2022., In Limine Motions due by 11/9/2022., Dispositive Motions due by 11/9/2022., Motions due by 11/9/2022., Pretrial Stipulation due by 1/30/2023., Jury Trial set for 7/13/2023 09:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom., Calendar Call set for 2/7/2023 01:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 2/16/2022. See attached document for full details. (pcs) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by American Airlines, Inc., Thor Zurbriggen-Roy (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Change Venue by American Airlines, Inc., Thor Zurbriggen-Roy. Responses due by 2/28/2022 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Texas Court Civil Docket, #2 Exhibit Northern District of Texas, Indexed State Court Filings 1/2, #3 Exhibit Northern District of Texas, Indexed State Court Filings 2/2)(Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Defendants' ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal with Jury Demand by American Airlines, Inc., Thor Zurbriggen-Roy. (Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER granting ECF No. #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Mark Pierce. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (ta00) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
February 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Plaintiff's MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Mark Pierce. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-15377831 by Nathalie Sorenson. Responses due by 2/22/2022 (Attachments: #1 Certification of Mark Pierce, #2 Text of Proposed Order Granting M Admit PHV)(Lewis, Jeannete) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #9 Motion for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's Complaint by February 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (BB) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER granting ECF No. #9 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to Complaint by February 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (ta00) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #6 Order of Requirements,, Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report,, Set Response/Answer Due Deadline, Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by American Airlines, Inc., Thor Zurbriggen-Roy. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Compliance Defendants' Notice of Compliance with Court Order [ECF No. 06] by American Airlines, Inc., Thor Zurbriggen-Roy re #6 Order of Requirements,, Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report,, Set Response/Answer Due Deadline, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A) (Garcia, Carlos) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER ON POST-REMOVAL PROCEDURES, AND REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report due by 2/15/2022 Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 1/25/2022. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER ON POST-REMOVAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIRING SCHEDULINGREPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES ( Joint Scheduling Report due by 2/15/2022), American Airlines, Inc. response/answer due 1/31/2022; THOR ZURBRIGGEN-ROY response/answer due 1/31/2022. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 1/25/2022. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Incorrect case opening information. The Filer selected the incorrect Jury demand when filing. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Party(ies) Improperly Formatted. The Filer failed to enter the party name(s) in accordance with the CM/ECF Format for Adding Parties for Attorneys Guide. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file the document. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Incorrect case opening information. The Filer selected the incorrect Cause of Action when filing. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (drz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (STATE COURT COMPLAINT - Complaint and demand for Jury Trial) Filing fee $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-15342239, filed by THOR ZURBRIGGEN-ROY, AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC., a Delaware corporation d/b/a AMERICAN AIRLINES. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - State Court Pleadings, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - State Court Complaint, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Sunbiz for AA, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Defendant's Notice of Removal (Stgate Court), #5 Civil Cover Sheet Federal Civil Cover Sheet)(Garcia, Carlos) Modified Text on 1/25/2022 (drz). ( No Answer, Affirmative Defenses or Motion to Dismiss filed in State Court) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 6/9/2022.]

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Plaintiff: Nathalie Sorenson
Represented By: Jeannete C. Lewis
Represented By: Mark D. Pierce
Represented By: Mark David Pierce
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Defendant: American Airlines, Inc. a Delaware corporation doing business as American Airlines
Represented By: Jennifer Castro
Represented By: Carlos A. Garcia
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Represented By: Shauna J Wright
Represented By: Marylynn Beatrice Smitherman
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Defendant: Thor Zurbriggen-Roy
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