Lester et al v. Showhauler Truckers, Inc, et al
| Richard Lester, Kelly Lester and Loni Lester |
| Showhauler Trucks, Inc. doing business as Showhauler Motorhome Conversions |
| ADR Provider |
| 4:2025cv00628 |
| June 16, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Torts/Pers Inj: Motor Vehicle Product Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 47 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester. (Stogner, Brant) |
| Filing 46 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester. (Stogner, Brant) |
| Filing 45 Designation of Experts by Showhauler Trucks, Inc.. (Luckett, Jack) |
Filing 44
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #43 Motion for Leave to File. The Court grants leave to file Defendants Designation of Expert Witnesses and Disclosure of Expert Testimony. The filing relates back to the October 20, 2025 responsive expert designation deadline and will be considered timely under the Courts Scheduling Order. Counsel should make his filing no later than November 18, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/17/2025)(chmb)
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| Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Defendant's Designation of Expert Witnesses and Disclosure of Expert Testimony Previously Served on Plaintiffs filed by Showhauler Trucks, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2) (Luckett, Jack) |
| Filing 42 Designation of Experts by Richard Lester. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A) (Stogner, Brant) |
| Filing 41 Notice of Attorney Appearance by William D Taylor on behalf of Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester. (wxc) |
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Filing 40
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #39 Motion for Leave to File Notice of Appearance. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/15/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 39 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Appearance filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A - Notice of Appearance) (Taylor, William) |
| Filing 38 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Showhauler Trucks, Inc. filed by Richard Lester, Kelly Lester, Loni Lester. (One or more defendant(s) is no longer named.) 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. (Stogner, Brant) |
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Filing 37
ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs' Motion for Dismissal of Defendant Performance Boat and RV Storage, LTD. ECF No. #36 . Having reviewed that Motion, it is hereby GRANTED. Accordingly, the claims against Defendant Performance Boat and RV Storage, LTD are hereby DISMISSED. Further, Performance Boat and RV Storage, LTDs Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #29 ) is DENIED as moot. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs file an amended complaint, which removes Performance Boat and RV Storage, LTD from the complaint, on or before August 14, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/7/2025) (sre)
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| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Performance Boat & RV Storage, Ltd. filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Stogner, Brant) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ruben Alan Garcia on behalf of Performance Boat & RV Storage Ltd.. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Garcia, Ruben) |
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Filing 34
SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 5/18/2026 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 4th Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Judge Mark Pittman. Joinder of Parties due by 9/16/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 9/16/2025. Deadline for mediation is on or before 11/19/2025. Discovery due by 12/19/2025. Motions due by 1/19/2026. Pretrial Order due by 4/23/2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/18/2025) (wxc)
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| Filing 33 Joint STATUS REPORT for Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Showhauler Trucks, Inc.. (Luckett, Jack) |
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Filing 31
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #30 Motion to waive local counsel requirement. Defendant shall obtain local counsel on or before July 24, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/17/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 30 MOTION Waiver of Local Counsel Rule filed by Performance Boat & RV Storage Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Talbot, David) |
| Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under FRCP 12(b)(2), Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim() filed by Performance Boat & RV Storage Ltd. with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s) Appendix, #2 Proposed Order) (Talbot, David) |
| Filing 28 ANSWER to #9 Amended Complaint,, filed by Showhauler Trucks, Inc.. 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. (Luckett, Jack) |
| Filing 32 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Show Cause Hearing held on 7/10/2025. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Brant Stogner, Barney Dill, Jennifer Stogner, Jonathan Sneed, William Taylor; Defense - Jack Luckett (Showhauler Trucks, Inc.) Counsel for Performance failed to appear. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :26. (chmb) |
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Filing 27
ORDER: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party must confer 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 by July 17, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/10/2025) (jnp)
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Filing 26
ORDER: Based on the Court's findings at that hearing, and having considered the least severe sanction, it is ORDERED pursuant to Local Rule 83.8(b), Rule 11, and the Court's inherent authority, Plaintiffs are hereby sanctioned and shall pay into the registry of the Court $405 on or before 4:30 p.m., July 14, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/10/2025) (jnp)
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Filing 25
ORDER: The Court finds that there is good cause to reopen the case and therefore GRANTS the #16 Motion. It is therefore ORDERED that this case be REINSTATED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/10/2025) (jnp)
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Filing 24
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #23 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys Barney Patrick Dill and Taylor Pace are hereby terminated as counsel of record. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/10/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester (Taylor, William) |
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Filing 22
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sneed, Jonathan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/7/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 21
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Stogner, Jennifer. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/7/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 20
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Stogner, Brant. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/7/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 19
ORDER: This #16 Motion is SET for a hearing at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2025, in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse. It is further ORDERED that ALL COUNSEL for Plaintiffs attend prepared to SHOW CAUSE why they should not be sanctioned for failing to comply with the Court's orders. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/3/2025) (saw)
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| Filing 18 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William D Taylor on behalf of Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Taylor, William) |
| Filing 17 Appendix in Support filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester re #16 Unopposed MOTION to Set Aside Judgment FRCP 59(e) (Stogner, Jennifer) |
| Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION to Set Aside Judgment FRCP 59(e) filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Stogner, Jennifer) |
| Filing 15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15621679) filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester (Sneed, Jonathan) |
| Filing 14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15621662) filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester (Stogner, Jennifer) |
| Filing 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15621635) filed by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester (Stogner, Brant) |
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Filing 12
FINAL JUDGMENT: This final judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58(a). In accordance with the Court's Order on this same day, this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall transmit a true copy of this judgment to the parties. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/25/2025) (sre)
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Filing 11
ORDER: The Court thus ORDERS that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice per 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/25/2025) (sre)
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| Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Kelly Lester, Loni Lester, Richard Lester. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Dill, Barney) |
| Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Richard Lester, Kelly Lester, Loni Lester. 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. (Dill, Barney) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Barney Patrick Dill on behalf of Kelly Lester. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Dill, Barney) |
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Filing 7
ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants Unopposed Motion to Extend Answer Deadline. ECF No. #6 . In its Motion, Defendant Performance Boat & RV Storage, Ltd. ("Performance") states that its answer deadline is June 23, 2025. Id. at 2.1 However, a review of the docket sheet reveals that is not the case. See ECF No. 4. In fact, Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint is not due until June 24, 2025. Id. And any answer or responsive pleading is not due until two weeks after that. Id. Consequently, Performance's Motion is DENIED as moot. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/23/2025) (sre)
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| Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time of Defendant Performance Boat & RV Storage's Answer Deadline filed by Performance Boat & RV Storage Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order). Party Performance Boat & RV Storage, Ltd added.Attorney David A Talbot added to party Performance Boat & RV Storage Ltd.(pty:dft) (Talbot, David) |
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Filing 5
ORDER: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 7/1/2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/17/2025) (sre)
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Filing 4
ORDER: the Court ORDERS that (1) by June 24, 2025, 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 undersigneds 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 6/17/2025) (sre)
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| 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. (sre) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by SHOWHAULER TRUCKS, INC. D/B/A SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME CONVERSIONS. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Luckett, Jack) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by SHOWHAULER TRUCKS, INC. D/B/A SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME CONVERSIONS. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15580502) 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 Being Filed, #2 Exhibit(s) B - Consent to Removal, #3 Cover Sheet, #4 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Luckett, Jack) |
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