Turner v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Plaintiff: Haiden Turner
Defendant: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2025cv01103
Filed: October 7, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's #12 Motion for Reconsideration. The Court hereby DENIES the Motion. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/18/2025) (jnp)
December 9, 2025 Filing 15 REPLY filed by Haiden Turner re: #12 MOTION for Reconsideration (Lesher, Lee)
December 5, 2025 Filing 14 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. re: #12 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rivas, Karl)
November 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration. ECF No. #12 . The Court hereby ORDERS Defendant to respond to the Motion on or before December 5, 2025. Thereafter, Plaintiff shall file a reply on or before December 9, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/25/2025) (saw)
November 24, 2025 Filing 12 MOTION for Reconsideration filed by Haiden Turner (Attachments: #1 Declaration(s) Scott Frieling, #2 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT A, #3 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT B, #4 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT C, #5 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT D, #6 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT E, #7 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT F, #8 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT G, #9 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT H, #10 Declaration(s) Lee Lesher) (Frieling, Scott)
October 27, 2025 Filing 11 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Status Conference held on 10/27/2025. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - N/A; Defense - Karl Rivas. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :13. (chmb)
October 27, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: This final judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58(a). In accordance with the Court's #9 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 10/27/2025) (saw)
October 27, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: Upon Plaintiff's counsel repeated failure to comply with the Court's orders, the Court hereby DISMISSES this case without prejudice for want of prosecution under Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff's Counsel to pay the costs and fees expended by Naman Howell Smith and Lee in preparation for and attending the October 15, 2025 hearing and the October 27, 2025 hearing in the amount of $8,000. Out of that amount, $8,000 is to be disbursed by the Clerk of the Court to Naman Howell Smith and Lee PLLC. This amount is based upon the good faith representations by counsel at the October 27, 2025 hearing. The Court determines that this is the least severe sanction available to deter such behavior. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/27/2025) (saw)
October 27, 2025 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9, 10. Mon Oct 27 14:05:07 CDT 2025 (crt)
October 15, 2025 Filing 8 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Status Conference held on 10/15/2025. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - N/A; Defense - David Dowell, Karl Rivas. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :17. (chmb)
October 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that all Plaintiff's counsel of record appear at a SHOW CAUSE HEARING to be held October 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse. Given the absence of Plaintiff's counsel from today's joint status conference, the Court further ORDERS all counsel for all Parties to attend a joint status conference on October 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/15/2025) (saw)
October 15, 2025 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Wed Oct 15 14:09:43 CDT 2025 (crt)
October 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: The Court hereby SETS a hearing and joint status conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Courthouse, located at 501 W. 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. The Court ORDERS all counsel for all Parties to attend. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/8/2025) (saw)
October 8, 2025 Filing 5 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. (saw)
October 7, 2025 Filing 4 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. re #1 Notice of Removal,,,,, (Rivas, Karl)
October 7, 2025 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Rivas, Karl)
October 7, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Rivas, Karl)
October 7, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15896528) 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) Index, #2 Exhibit(s) Proceedings & Pleadings, #3 Exhibit(s) State Court Docket Sheet, #4 Exhibit(s) List of All Counsel of Record, #5 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Cover Sheet Supplement Civil Cover Sheet Supplement) (Rivas, Karl)

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Plaintiff: Haiden Turner
Represented By: Lee Brandon Lesher
Represented By: Scott R Frieling
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Defendant: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Represented By: David B Dowell
Represented By: Karl T Rivas
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