Millard et al v. Rios et al
| John Millard and Thomas Liniarski |
| Julian Cortez Rios, Adaptec Solutions, LLC doing business as Aloi Material Handling and Automation, Marion Duane Wood, Joseph Lewis Bateman and Zachry Construction Corporation |
| 4:2026cv00087 |
| January 26, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Jeffrey L Cureton |
| Torts/Pers Inj: Motor Vehicle |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Defendant |
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| Filing 35 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Marion Duane Wood ; served on 7/13/2026. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 34 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Zachry Construction Corporation ; served on 7/13/2026. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 33 ANSWER to #29 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Julian Cortez Rios. 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. (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 32 ANSWER to #29 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Adaptec Solutions, LLC. 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. (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 31 Summons Issued as to Joseph Lewis Bateman, Marion Duane Wood, Zachry Construction Corporation. (wxc) |
| Filing 30 Request for Clerk to issue Summons in A Civil Action to Defendant Wood, Bateman, and Zachry Construction filed by Thomas Liniarski, John Millard. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 29 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second against Adaptec Solutions, LLC, Julian Cortez Rios, Marion Duane Wood, Joseph Lewis Bateman, Zachry Construction Corporation filed by John Millard, Thomas Liniarski. Clerk to issue summons(es). 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. (Ayres, Christopher) |
Filing 28
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting LECTRONIC ORDER granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to Join Additional Parties and File Second Amended Complaint #27 . (The requesting party must file the document with the clerk.) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/29/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Join Additional Parties and File Second Amended Complaint filed by Thomas Liniarski, John Millard (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Ayres, Christopher) |
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Filing 26
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting Joint Motion to Extend Formal Settlement Conference Deadline #25 . The deadline to conduct a formal settlement conference is extended until August, 31, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/18/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 25 Joint MOTION to Extend Time Deadline for Formal Settlement Conference filed by Adaptec Solutions, LLC, Julian Cortez Rios (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 24 ANSWER to #9 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Julian Cortez Rios. 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. (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 23 ANSWER to #9 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Adaptec Solutions, LLC. 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. (Madden, Patrick) |
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Filing 22
MEDIATION ORDER. The parties are to select or designate a mediator. The parties are to complete mediation during the month of March. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for parties to designate a mediator is on or before 1/4/2027. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 4/27/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 21
SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 3/29/2027. Motions due by 4/30/2027. Amended Pleadings due by 7/13/2026. Pretrial Conference set for 8/26/2027 09:30 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 508, 501 W. 10th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. Joinder of Parties due by 6/29/2026. Jury Trial set for 9/20/2027 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 508, 501 W. 10th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 4/27/2026) (wxc) Modified docket text on 4/30/2026 (saw).
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Filing 20
ORDER: The Parties have indicated in their Joint Status Report that they consent to a trial before a United States Magistrate Judge. ECF No. #19 . It is therefore ORDERED that the above-captioned case is hereby reassigned to United States Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cureton for all further proceedings and the entry of judgment in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c)(1), with any appeal therefrom taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c)(3). Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton for all further proceedings. Judge Mark Pittman no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/23/2026) (saw)
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| Filing 19 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order Joint Report by Thomas Liniarski, John Millard. (Ayres, Christopher) |
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Filing 18
ORDER: Before the Court are the Motions to Dismiss. ECF Nos. #7 - #8 , #12 . After considering the relevant facts, applicable law, and relevant docket entries, the Court hereby ORDERS that the Motions are DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/16/2026) (hcc)
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| Filing 17 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. (wxc) |
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Filing 16
ORDER: The above styled and numbered case is hereby TRANSFERRED to the docket of United States District Judge Mark T. Pittman. This case will now be numbered Civil Action No. 4:26-cv-00087-P. Case reassigned to Judge Mark Pittman for all further proceedings. Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/15/2026) (wxc)
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| Filing 15 REPLY filed by Adaptec Solutions, LLC, Julian Cortez Rios re: #12 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 14 RESPONSE filed by Thomas Liniarski, John Millard re: #12 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Ayres, Christopher) |
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Filing 13
Order for Scheduling Order Proposal: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 4/23/2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/26/2026) (wxc)
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| Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Adaptec Solutions, LLC, Julian Cortez Rios (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 11 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #10 Response/Objection by Plaintiffs Thomas Liniarski, John Millard. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 10 RESPONSE filed by Thomas Liniarski, John Millard re: #7 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by John Millard, Thomas Liniarski. 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. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Julian Cortez Rios Attorney Patrick Francis Madden added to party Julian Cortez Rios(pty:dft) (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 7 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Adaptec Solutions, LLC Attorney Patrick Francis Madden added to party Adaptec Solutions, LLC(pty:dft) (Madden, Patrick) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Julian Cortez Rios ; served on 2/5/2026. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Adaptec Solutions, LLC ; served on 1/27/2026. (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Adaptec Solutions, LLC, Julian Cortez Rios. (wxc) |
| 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. (wxc) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Thomas Liniarski, John Millard. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Ayres, Christopher) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by John Millard, Thomas Liniarski. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16144485) 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 Civil Case Sheet) (Ayres, Christopher) |
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