Felknor v. Bank of America, N.A.
Plaintiff: Ryan Taylor Felknor
Defendant: Bank of America NA
Case Number: 4:2025cv01291
Filed: November 17, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Referring Judge: Hal R Ray
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other Contract
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 10, 2026 Filing 34 Proposed Pretrial Order Report by Ryan Taylor Felknor. (Douglas, Bradley)
April 6, 2026 Filing 33 NOTICE of Mediation re: #17 Order Referring Case to ADR, filed by Bank of America NA (Durham, Matthew)
April 3, 2026 Filing 32 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT filed by Bank of America NA. (Durham, Matthew)
March 24, 2026 Filing 31 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Addison Fontein on behalf of Bank of America NA. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Fontein, Addison)
March 24, 2026 Filing 30 ANSWER to #15 Amended Complaint,, filed by Bank of America NA. 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. (Fontein, Addison)
March 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER ACCEPTING #26 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The undersigned District Judge believes that the Findings and Conclusions of the Magistrate Judge are correct, and they are accepted as the Findings and Conclusions of the Court. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/10/2026) (mmw)
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER : The Court, having reviewed the Unopposed #27 Motion for Withdrawal of Shayne D. Moses, David A. Palmer, J. Matthew Sikes, and Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P., is of the opinion that said Motion should be granted. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/9/2026) (mmw)
March 9, 2026 Filing 27 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Ryan Taylor Felknor (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Sikes, James)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONOF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The undersigned RECOMMENDS that Judge Pittman GRANT BOA's #18 Motion to Dismiss in part and DISMISS Felknor's claims under the DTPA, for negligence, and for breach of an informal fiduciary duty under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and DENY the Motion as to Felknor's remaining claims. Any party who objects to any part of these findings, conclusions, and recommendation must file specific written objections within 14 days after being served with a copy. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 2/23/2026) (mmw)
February 19, 2026 Filing 25 Appendix in Support filed by Ryan Taylor Felknor re #23 Response (mmw)
February 18, 2026 Filing 24 REPLY filed by Bank of America NA re: #18 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Durham, Matthew)
February 6, 2026 Filing 23 RESPONSE filed by Ryan Taylor Felknor re: #18 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Sikes, James)
January 30, 2026 Filing 22 Appendix in Support filed by Bank of America NA re #19 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Durham, Matthew)
January 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER: Following Judge Cureton's recusal, ECF No. #20 , the Court hereby ORDERS that the above - captioned case be referred to Judge Ray for pre-trial management. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/21/2026) (mmw)
January 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER OF RECUSAL AND RETURNING ACTION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE: The undersigned hereby RECUSES himself from this action. Based on the foregoing, it is ORDERED that the above - styled and numbered action, previously referred to the United States Magistrate Judge for findings, conclusions and recommendation, be and hereby is returned to the docket of the United States District Judge for further action as deemed appropriate. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 1/21/2026) (mmw)
January 16, 2026 Filing 19 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Bank of America NA re #18 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Appendix) (Durham, Matthew)
January 16, 2026 Filing 18 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Bank of America NA with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Durham, Matthew)
January 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER FOR REFERRAL OF MEDIATION: The parties are to select or designate a mediator. The parties are to complete mediation during the month of June 2026. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for parties to designate a mediator is on or before 4/6/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 1/8/2026) (mmw)
January 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 8/25/2026. Motions due by 9/25/2026. Each party plaintiff file any motions for leave to amend his pleadings no later than January 30, 2026. Each party defendant file any motions for leave to amend his pleadings no later than February 13, 2026. Joinder of Parties due by 1/30/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 1/8/2026) (mmw)
January 2, 2026 Filing 15 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Bank of America NA filed by Ryan Taylor Felknor. 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. (Sikes, James)
December 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Bradley Douglas. 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 Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 12/9/2025) (chmb)
December 9, 2025 Filing 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Bradley Douglas (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16043278) filed by Ryan Taylor Felknor (Sikes, James)
December 5, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Shayne Daniel Moses on behalf of Ryan Taylor Felknor. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Moses, Shayne)
December 2, 2025 Filing 11 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order Joint Discovery/Case Management Plan by Bank of America NA. (Durham, Matthew)
December 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES: Douglas is ORDERED to comply with the local civil rules of the Northern District of Texas no later than December 9, 2025. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's deadline to file an Amended Complaint is hereby extended to no later than January 2, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 12/2/2025) (hcc)
December 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Pro Se Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint. ECF No. #8 . The Motion is hereby DENIED. The Court also ORDERS that the above-captioned case be referred to Judge Cureton for pre-trial management. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/2/2025) (hcc)
December 2, 2025 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10. Tue Dec 2 14:24:25 CST 2025 (crt)
December 2, 2025 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9. Tue Dec 2 09:41:54 CST 2025 (crt)
November 26, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint filed by Ryan Taylor Felknor (mmw)
November 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 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 December 2, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/18/2025) (jnp)
November 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by November 25, 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 11/18/2025) (jnp)
November 18, 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. (bcr)
November 18, 2025 Filing 4 Court Request for Recusal: Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Judge Mark Pittman for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 4:25-cv-01291-P. (bcr)
November 18, 2025 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7. Tue Nov 18 16:11:05 CST 2025 (crt)
November 17, 2025 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. 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. (mmw)
November 17, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Bank of America, N.A.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Durham, Matthew)
November 17, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Bank of America, N.A.. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-15989222) 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) 1 - Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit(s) 2 - State Court Documents, #3 Exhibit(s) 3 - List of Counsel, #4 Exhibit(s) 4 - Civil Action Coversheet, #5 Exhibit(s) 5 - Supplemental Coversheet) (Durham, Matthew)
November 17, 2025 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3. Mon Nov 17 08:42:42 CST 2025 (crt)

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Plaintiff: Ryan Taylor Felknor
Represented By: Bradley Karrington Douglas
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Defendant: Bank of America NA
Represented By: Matthew David Durham
Represented By: Addison Fontein
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