Sheppard v. Mountain Valley Indemnity Company
Plaintiff: Matthew Sheppard
Defendant: Mountain Valley Indemnity Company
Not Classified By Court: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2023cv00446
Filed: May 4, 2023
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Contract: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1446 Breach of Contract- Insurance
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 5, 2023 Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Matthew Sheppard. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Dobson, Christopher)
June 2, 2023 Filing 12 ***DISREGARD WILL REFILE PER ATTORNEY*** ANSWER to Complaint filed by Mountain Valley Indemnity 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. 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. (Harmon, J) Modified on 6/5/2023 (saw).
June 2, 2023 Filing 11 ***DISREGARD WILL REFILE PER ATTORNEY*** CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Mountain Valley Indemnity Company. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Harmon, J) Modified on 6/5/2023 (saw).
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning May 6, 2024. Counsel and the Parties must be ready for trial on two days notice at any time during those four weeks. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/23/2023) (tjc)
May 19, 2023 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Mountain Valley Indemnity Company filed by Matthew Sheppard. 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. (Dobson, Christopher) Modified per pdf on 5/22/2023 (dgt).
May 19, 2023 Filing 8 Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Mountain Valley Indemnity Company. (Kolodoski, Matthew)
May 16, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Preston J Dugas, III on behalf of Matthew Sheppard. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Dugas, Preston)
May 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #5 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorneys are further reminded that they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice. The Court notes that Plaintiff's new counsel also does not satisfy the local counsel requirement. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/16/2023) (rjh) Modified on 5/18/2023 (sre).
May 15, 2023 Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Christopher John Dobson,Christopher John Dobson,Christopher John Dobson for Matthew Sheppard. Motion filed by Matthew Sheppard with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit(s) Termination Letter)Attorney Christopher John Dobson added to party Matthew Sheppard(pty:pla) (Dobson, Christopher)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that (1) by May 19, 2023, Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint that complies with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and the undersigned's judge-specific requirements and (2) within 14 days after Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint, Defendant(s) file an answer or other response to the amended complaint. The Court further ORDERS that failure of any party to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of Plaintiff(s)'s claims or granting of a default judgment if appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/5/2023) (fba)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party (except for a prisoner litigant proceeding pro se) must confer ("Scheduling Conference") in an in-person, face-to-face conference as soon as practicable. As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order ("Joint Report") by May 19, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/5/2023) (fba)
May 4, 2023 Filing 2 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. (fba)
May 4, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Mountain Valley Indemnity Company. (Filing fee $402; receipt number ATXNDC-13716675) 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 Index of Matters, #2 Exhibit(s) B Docket Sheet and State Court Documents, #3 Exhibit(s) C List of Parties and Counsel, #4 Cover Sheet, #5 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Kolodoski, Matthew) (Attachment 4 replaced on 5/4/2023) (fba).

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Plaintiff: Matthew Sheppard
Represented By: Jason M Ciofalo
Represented By: Jason Palker
Represented By: Preston J Dugas, III
Represented By: Christopher John Dobson
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Defendant: Mountain Valley Indemnity Company
Represented By: Matthew John Kolodoski
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Not classified by court: ADR Provider
Represented By: Donald E Herrmann
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