Musick v. The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
| Sandra Kay Musick |
| The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America |
| ADR Provider |
| 4:2025cv01236 |
| October 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Labor: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1132 E.R.I.S.A. |
| None |
Docket Report
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Filing 14
SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning Monday, February 8, 2027. Joinder of Parties due by 5/22/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 5/22/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 8/12/2026. Discovery due by 9/11/2026. Motions due by 10/12/2026. Pretrial Order due by 1/14/2027. The court appoints John W Brookman as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/24/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 13 Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Sandra Kay Musick. (Fuentes, Astrid) Modified filers on 3/25/2026 (jnp). |
Filing 12
ORDER: Before the Court is Braxton S Thrash's #11 application for admission pro hac vice. Having considered the application, the Court concludes it will be DENIED. Mr. Thrash shall apply for admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on or before April 10, 2026, and diligently pursue such application until he is either admitted to practice before this Court or denied admission. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/24/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16299008) filed by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)Attorney Braxton S Thrash added to party The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America(pty:dft) (Thrash, Braxton) |
Filing 10
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. Counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by March 24, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/10/2026) (knb)
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| Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Fuentes, Astrid) |
| Filing 8 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. 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. 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.Attorney Astrid E Fuentes added to party The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America(pty:dft) (Fuentes, Astrid) |
| Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Waiver sent on 1/9/2025. (McDonald, Britney) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Britney Anne Heath McDonald for Lucas G. Radney on behalf of Sandra Kay Musick. (McDonald, Britney) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. (sre) |
| 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. (sre) |
| Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sandra Kay Musick. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (McDonald, Britney) |
| Filing 2 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Sandra Kay Musick. (McDonald, Britney) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America filed by Sandra Kay Musick. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15952481) Clerk to issue summons(es). 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, 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 Cover Sheet) (McDonald, Britney) |
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