Martin v. Hobby Lobby et al
Plaintiff: Annie Martin
Defendant: Hobby Lobby and Hobby Lobby Stores Inc doing business as Hobby Lobby
Pretrial Services: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2025cv00965
Filed: September 3, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Other Personal Injury
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #17 Motion to Extend Time. The Discovery Deadline is June 15, 2026. The Initial Expert Designation Deadline is April 10, 2026.The Responsive Expert Designation Deadline is May 11, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/18/2026)(chmb)
February 13, 2026 Filing 17 Agreed MOTION to Extend Time Extend Expert and Discovery Deadlines filed by Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, Annie Martin (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Gant, Robin) Modified filers on 2/17/2026 (jnp).
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Before the Court is the Parties' #15 Joint Motion for Confidentiality and Protective Order. Having considered the arguments and proposed order, the Court DENIES the motion. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/11/2026) (jnp)
February 11, 2026 Filing 15 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, Hobby Lobby, Annie Martin (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A) (Gant, Robin) Modified filers on 2/11/2026 (jnp).
January 12, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jay Scott Kendrick on behalf of Hobby Lobby, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Kendrick, Jay)
September 23, 2025 Filing 13 AMENDED ANSWER to #7 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Hobby Lobby Stores Inc 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. (Mayer, Zach)
September 18, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dustin Cole Brown for Joshua Klinck on behalf of Annie Martin. (Brown, Dustin)
September 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: The Court ORDERS compliance with Local Rule 83.10(a) by September 25, 2025 or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/18/2025) (jnp)
September 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning October 12, 2026. 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 11/17/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 11/17/2025. Deadline for mediation is on or before 4/15/2026. Discovery due by 5/15/2026. Motions due by 6/15/2026. Pretrial Order due by 9/17/2026. The court appoints Jason Chad Nash as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/18/2025) (jnp)
September 17, 2025 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Annie Martin. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Brown, Dustin)
September 16, 2025 Filing 8 Joint STATUS REPORT regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, Annie Martin. (Mayer, Zach) Modified filers on 9/17/2025 (jnp).
September 9, 2025 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST against All Defendants filed by Annie Martin. 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. (Brown, Dustin)
September 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 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 September 17, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/4/2025) (jnp)
September 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by September 10, 2025, Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint and 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 9/4/2025) (jnp)
September 3, 2025 Filing 4 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (jnp)
September 3, 2025 Filing 3 Designation of lead counsel Zach T Mayer for Defendant Hobby Lobby and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. d/b/a Hobby Lobby. (Mayer, Zach)
September 3, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Hobby Lobby and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. d/b/a Hobby Lobby. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Mayer, Zach)
September 3, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Hobby Lobby and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. d/b/a Hobby Lobby. (Filing fee $405; receipt number BTXNDC-15807284) 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) (Mayer, Zach)

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Plaintiff: Annie Martin
Represented By: Dustin Cole Brown
Represented By: Joshua Stephen Klinck
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Defendant: Hobby Lobby
Represented By: Zach T Mayer
Represented By: Robin R Gant
Represented By: Jay Scott Kendrick
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Defendant: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc doing business as Hobby Lobby
Represented By: Zach T Mayer
Represented By: Robin R Gant
Represented By: Jay Scott Kendrick
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Pretrial services: ADR Provider
Represented By: Jason Chad Nash
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