DeWitt v. Trinity Logistics, Inc.
| William Michael DeWitt |
| Trinity Logistics, Inc., Burris Logistics, Inc., Jake Lafferty, Derek Wise, Ethan Trexler, Megan Morgan and Jennifer Braun |
| 4:2025cv00560 |
| May 27, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Reed O'Connor |
| Hal R Ray |
| Civil Rights: Employment |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Employment Discrimination |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 29
ORDER: Because the Court is unsure whether it has subject-matter jurisdiction in this case, the parties SHALL SHOW CAUSE on or before December 3, 2025, whether there is complete diversity of citizenship between Plaintiff and Defendants or federal question jurisdiction. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 11/19/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 28 Proposed MOTION for Discovery (Plaintiffs Request to Proceed on the Merits) filed by William Michael DeWitt (DeWitt, William) |
| Filing 27 REPLY filed by William Michael DeWitt re: #26 MOTION to Strike #24 Response/Objection, #25 Response/Objection (DeWitt, William) |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Strike #24 Response/Objection, #25 Response/Objection filed by Jennifer Braun, Burris Logistics, Inc., Jake Lafferty, Megan Morgan, Ethan Trexler, Trinity Logistics, Inc., Derek Wise (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Scott, David) |
| Filing 25 RESPONSE filed by William Michael DeWitt re: #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (DeWitt, William) |
| Filing 24 RESPONSE filed by William Michael DeWitt re: #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (DeWitt, William) |
| Filing 23 REPLY filed by Jennifer Braun re: #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Scott, David) |
| Filing 22 REPLY filed by Jennifer Braun, Burris Logistics, Inc., Jake Lafferty, Megan Morgan, Ethan Trexler, Trinity Logistics, Inc., Derek Wise re: #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Scott, David) |
| Filing 21 REPLY filed by William Michael DeWitt re: #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (DeWitt, William) |
| Filing 20 RESPONSE filed by William Michael DeWitt re: #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (DeWitt, William) |
| Filing 19 REPLY filed by William Michael DeWitt re: #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (DeWitt, William) |
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Filing 18
ORDER: Plaintiff shall file his responses to the Motions (ECF Nos. #14 , #16 ) on or before August 4, 2025. Also by that date, Plaintiff shall file briefs that comply with the Local Civil Rules of the Northern District of Texas, specifically (1) Rule 7.1(d) and Rule 7.2. The Court cautions Plaintiff that failure to file responses by August 4, 2025, may result in a ruling on the Motions without the responses. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/15/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 17 Appendix in Support filed by Jennifer Braun re #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A) (Scott, David) |
| Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Jennifer Braun with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Scott, David) |
| Filing 15 Appendix in Support filed by Jennifer Braun, Burris Logistics, Inc., Jake Lafferty, Megan Morgan, Ethan Trexler, Trinity Logistics, Inc., Derek Wise re #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A) (Scott, David) |
| Filing 14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Jennifer Braun, Burris Logistics, Inc., Jake Lafferty, Megan Morgan, Ethan Trexler, Trinity Logistics, Inc., Derek Wise with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney David A Scott added to party Jennifer Braun(pty:dft), Attorney David A Scott added to party Burris Logistics, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney David A Scott added to party Jake Lafferty (pty:dft), Attorney David A Scott added to party Megan Morgan(pty:dft), Attorney David A Scott added to party Ethan Trexler (pty:dft), Attorney David A Scott added to party Derek Wise(pty:dft) (Scott, David) |
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Filing 13
SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 8/4/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 8/4/2025. Motions due by 5/15/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 6/15/2026. Discovery due by 3/16/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/30/2025) (hcc)
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Filing 12
ORDER: Defendant requests that the Court extend the deadline to file a response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by 14 days. Noting that the #11 Motion is unopposed, and for good cause shown, the Motion is GRANTED. It is therefore ORDERED that Defendant must respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint on or before July 14, 2025. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/30/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Responsive Pleading to Amended Complaint filed by Trinity Logistics, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Proposed Order) (Scott, David) |
| Filing 10 Joint STATUS REPORT Rule 26(f) filed by Trinity Logistics, Inc.. (Scott, David) |
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Filing 9
ORDER: The Court therefore GRANTS Plaintiff's 8 Motion to File First Amended Complaint. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint previously filed as ECF No. #7 -1 at 1-18, is deemed filed on June 18, 2025, and the Clerk of Court shall note the filing on the docket sheet in this case. (Unless the document has already been filed, clerk to enter the document as of the date of this order.) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/23/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 8 MOTION to File First Amended Complaint filed by William Michael DeWitt (see doc #7 for image) (bdb) |
| Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by William Michael DeWitt. (One or more defendant(s) is no longer named.) Clerk to issue summons(es). 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. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) First Amended Complaint) (DeWitt, William) |
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Filing 6
ORDER: Lead counsel for each party and any unrepresented party SHALL confer by June 12, 2025. The Joint Report SHALL be filed by June 26, 2025. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/29/2025) (hcc)
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Filing 5
ORDER TO REPLEAD: The Court ORDERS that on or before June 18, 2025, Plaintiff shall file an amended pleading entitled "Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint." Defendant shall by within ten days after Plaintiff files the First Amended Complaint, file an answer or other response to Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint. The Court further ORDERS that failure of any party to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions, up to and including dismissal of Plaintiff's claims or granting of a default judgment, as appropriate, without further notice. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/29/2025) (hcc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Thu May 29 09:17:18 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Thu May 29 09:05:57 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (hcc) |
| Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) 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. (hcc) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3,4. Wed May 28 09:40:19 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Trinity Logistics, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Scott, David) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Trinity Logistics, Inc.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15530069) 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 Index, #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Exhibit(s) C, #5 Exhibit(s) D, #6 Exhibit(s) E, #7 Exhibit(s) F, #8 Exhibit(s) G, #9 Exhibit(s) H, #10 Exhibit(s) I, #11 Exhibit(s) J, #12 Exhibit(s) K, #13 Exhibit(s) L, #14 Cover Sheet, #15 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Scott, David) Modified filing fee payment information on 5/28/2025 (hcc). |
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