Ely v. The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC et al
| Jessica R Ely |
| The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC doing business as L Makeup Institute doing business as L Makeup Agency & Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh and Andrea Graham |
| 4:2025cv01467 |
| December 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Jeffrey L Cureton |
| Mark Pittman |
| Contract: Other Contract |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Breach of Contract |
| None |
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Filing 45
Order Accepting Findings and Recommendations re: #32 Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #18 Motion to Strike filed by Jessica R Ely. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/7/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 44
NOTICE of Related Case Plaintiff Filing of Discovery Materials re: #38 Response/Objection, #18 MOTION to Strike, #36 Notice (Other), #14 Response/Objection, #10 Notice (Other), #37 Response/Objection, #41 Response/Objection, #15 Notice (Other), #26 MOTION to Join, #43 Reply,,, #42 Response/Objection, #21 Response/Objection, #1 Complaint, filed by Jessica R Ely (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Pltf Email with Def Kyle Waugh RE - Estimated Invoice to TWC VRS, #2 Exhibit(s) Pltf NelNet Loan Servicer FAFSA Account Payments LMI, #3 Exhibit(s) Pltf US DOE NSLDS Report, #4 Exhibit(s) Pltf - FAFSA LMI FEDSUB, #5 Exhibit(s) Pltf FAFSA FEDUNSUB LOAN) (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 43
REPLY filed by Jessica R Ely re: #38 Response/Objection, #36 Notice (Other), #37 Response/Objection, #41 Response/Objection, #42 Response/Objection, #32 Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #18 Motion to Strike filed by Jessica R Ely. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - LMI, #2 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - LMI - Susana Ulloa 6-29-23 - 714-23, #3 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - LMI - Susana Ulloa - 7-13-23 - 7-14-23, #4 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - LMI - Lisa Torti - 6-21-23 - 11-27-23, #5 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - LMI Class Group Chat - 10-23-23 - 12-8-23, #6 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - Kay B - 11-15-23, #7 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - Kay B & Sky C - 10-26-23 - 11-28-23, #8 Exhibit(s) Pltf Txt Msg - TWC VR Counselor - Monte Hurt - 11-9-23) (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 42
RESPONSE filed by Jessica R Ely re: #38 Response/Objection, #36 Notice (Other), #37 Response/Objection, #41 Response/Objection, #32 Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #18 Motion to Strike filed by Jessica R Ely. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) TWC CCST Email Kyle Waugh, #2 Exhibit(s) TWC VR Counselor Email, #3 Exhibit(s) LMI Notice of Availability of Institutional Information) (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 41
RESPONSE filed by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh re: #38 Response/Objection (Walker, Zandra)
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Filing 40
ORDER REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT #39 : Rule 12(e) does not provide the Court authority to order a more definitive statement in this case. Based on the foregoing, Plaintiff's Motion for a More Definite Statement Regarding Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Filing Judicially Noticed Materials [doc. #39 ] is DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 3/9/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 39
First MOTION for More Definite Statement Defendants Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Filing Judicially Noticed Materials filed by Jessica R Ely (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 38
OBJECTION filed by Jessica R Ely re: #32 Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #18 Motion to Strike filed by Jessica R Ely. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A - Kyle Waugh Affidavit) (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 37
RESPONSE filed by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh re: #36 Notice (Other), (Walker, Zandra)
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Filing 36
NOTICE of Filing Judicially Noticed Materials re: #18 MOTION to Strike, #32 Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #18 Motion to Strike filed by Jessica R Ely. filed by Jessica R Ely (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A - Kyle Waugh Affidavit, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B - TWC VR Refund Worksheet, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C - LMI TWC CCST Licenses) (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 35
MEDIATION ORDER. The parties are to select or designate a mediator. The parties are to complete mediation during the month of February. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for parties to designate a mediator is on or before 12/7/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/23/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 34
SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 1/4/2027. Motions due by 2/24/2027. Amended Pleadings due by 5/7/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 4/23/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/23/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 33
Joint STATUS REPORT filed by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh. (Walker, Zandra)
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Filing 32
Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: #18 Motion to Strike filed by Jessica R Ely. Objections to F&R due by 3/6/2026 (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/20/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 31
ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED DISCOVERY PLAN: The parties are ordered to electronically file with the clerk of the court the signed Joint Status Report within 28 days of the date of the filing of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/3/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 30
ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #26 Motion for Joinder based on #27 . (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 1/15/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 29
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #28 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Zandra Walker. 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 1/14/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 28
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Zandra Walker (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16119188) filed by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Additional Page(s))Attorney David W Green added to party The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC(pty:res), Attorney David W Green added to party Kyle Waugh(pty:res), Attorney David W Green added to party Lissette Waugh(pty:res) (Green, David)
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Filing 27
RESPONSE filed by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh re: #26 MOTION to Join (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s)) (Green, David)
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Filing 26
MOTION to Join filed by Jessica R Ely (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) LMI Licenses, #2 Exhibit(s) LMI proof of payment of CCST Dues, #3 Exhibit(s) LMI Ownership from PECOS - CCST, #4 Exhibit(s) Emails RE: Tuition Payment, etc, #5 Exhibit(s) Student Financial Aid Award Letter, #6 Exhibit(s) LMI LOA's, #7 Exhibit(s) LMI Floor Plan, #8 Exhibit(s) LMI Account Summary & Progress Report, #9 Exhibit(s) LMI Itemized Invoice to TWC VR Program) (Ely, Jessica)
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Filing 25
Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp)
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Filing 24
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) 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. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (jnp)
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Filing 23
Case electronically transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 1:25-cv-01345. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should 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. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed.
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:24, 25. w/ NEF of #23 Tue Dec 30 16:25:18 CST 2025 (crt)
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Filing 22
ORDER that this case is TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (klw) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 21
RESPONSE to Motion, filed by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh, re #18 MOTION to Strike filed by Plaintiff Jessica R Ely Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs Motion to Strike Defendants Affirmative Defenses and Admissions and Denials (Gelina, Matthew) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 20
Memorandum in Support, filed by Jessica R Ely, re #18 MOTION to Strike filed by Plaintiff Jessica R Ely. (cnr) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 19
RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Jessica R Ely, re #9 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against The L Makeup Agency and Lissette Waugh Institute, LLC., filed by Plaintiff Jessica R Ely (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 18
MOTION to Strike Defendant's Affirmative Defenses by Jessica R Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 17
REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Jessica R Ely, re #9 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against The L Makeup Agency and Lissette Waugh Institute, LLC., filed by Plaintiff Jessica R Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 16
ORDER DENYING #9 Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 14
RESPONSE To Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Leave to Replead by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC. (Gelina, Matthew) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 13
RESPONSE To Plaintiff's Request for Clerk's Entry of Default by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC. (Gelina, Matthew) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 15
NOTICE of Filing, Email Correspondence by Jessica R Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 12
First Amended Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to the Defendant's #8 Motion for Leave to Replead by Jessica R Ely. (cnr) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 11
Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to the Defendant's #8 Motion for Leave to Replead, filed by Jessica R Ely. (cnr) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 10
NOTICE of Filing, Email Correspondence by Jessica R Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 9
MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against The L Makeup Agency and Lissette Waugh Institute, LLC., by Jessica R Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 8
ANSWER to Complaint . Attorney Matthew R. Gelina added to party The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC(pty:dft) by The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC.(Gelina, Matthew) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 7
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jessica R Ely. The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC served on 10/23/2025, answer due 11/13/2025; Kyle Waugh served on 10/29/2025, answer due 11/19/2025; Lissette Waugh served on 10/23/2025, answer due 11/13/2025. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 6
Summons Issued as to Andrea Graham, The L Makeup Agency and Institute, LLC, Kyle Waugh, Lissette Waugh. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Text Order DENYING #4 Motion to Appoint Counsel entered by Judge Robert Pitman. Having applied the factors delineated in Ulmer v. Chancellor, 691 F.2d 209, 212 (5th Cir. 1982), IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff has not, as of this date, established to this Court's satisfaction that the issues are too complex, that complainant is incapable of bringing them, or that appointed counsel is necessary to present meritorious issues to the Court. [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Text Order MOOTING #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by Judge Robert Pitman. In light of Plaintiff's payment of the filing fee, (Dkt. 1), this motion is MOOT. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lslc) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 5
Proposed Summons by Jessica Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 4
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jessica Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 3
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jessica Ely. (dm) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Text Order GRANTING #2 Pro Se Motion for Permission to file Electronically entered by Judge Robert Pitman. Plaintiff will receive further instructions by e-mail. Plaintiff is not required to file electronically, but the Court strongly recommends that he register as soon as possible once he receives instructions. Once Plaintiff registers, the Court will assume that Plaintiff timely receives electronic notifications and reviews all docket activity. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (qtlc) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 2
Pro Se MOTION for Permission to file Electronically by Jessica Ely. (cr5) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number 2689), filed by Jessica Ely. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Receipt)(cr5) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Hightower. (cr5) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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Case assigned to Judge Robert Pitman. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (cr5) [Transferred from Texas Western on 12/30/2025.]
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