Smith v. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Danielle Smith
Defendant: The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Not Classified By Court: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2023cv01036
Filed: October 12, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Labor: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1132 E.R.I.S.A.
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: The Court, having reviewed the #12 motions and arguments of counsels, is of the opinion that said Motion should be all things GRANTED. It is therefore, ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED as follows: The deadline to mediate the case is now February 29, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/8/2023) (bdb)
December 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Extend Time Mediaton Deadline filed by Danielle Smith (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Humphreys, Mark)
November 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning July 1, 2024. Counsel and the Parties must be ready for trial on two days' notice at any time during those four weeks. Joinder of Parties due by 1/26/2024. Amended Pleadings due by 1/26/2024. Discovery due by 2/2/2024. Motions due by 3/4/2024. Pretrial Order due by 6/6/2024. The court appoints M Beth Krugler as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 1/3/2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/27/2023) (bdb)
November 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order (Joint Report) by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. (Rademaekers-2, Iwana)
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: Counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order ("Joint Report") by November 23, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/2/2023) (tjc)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company re #7 MOTION to Dismiss (Partially) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B) (Rademaekers-2, Iwana)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss (Partially) filed by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rademaekers-2, Iwana)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint,, filed by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. 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. 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. (Rademaekers-2, Iwana)
October 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Danielle Smith. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Humphreys, Mark)
October 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company filed by Danielle Smith. 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. (Humphreys, Mark)
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 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. (tjc)
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Rademaekers-2, Iwana)
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. (Filing fee $402; receipt number ATXNDC-14097141) 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 Exhibit(s) D, #5 Cover Sheet, #6 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Rademaekers-2, Iwana)

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Plaintiff: Danielle Smith
Represented By: Mark S Humphreys
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Defendant: The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Represented By: Iwana Rademaekers-2
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Not classified by court: ADR Provider
Represented By: M Beth Krugler
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