Tote Systems International, LP v. United States of America
| TOTE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, LP |
| United States of America |
| ADR Provider |
| 4:2026cv00209 |
| February 23, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Federal Tax Suits: Taxes (US Plaintiff or Defendant) |
| 26 U.S.C. § 7422 IRS: Refund Taxes |
| Plaintiff |
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| Civil Case Terminated per #20 . (hcc) |
| Filing 20 Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Tote Systems International, LP. (Dies, John) |
Filing 19
SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 8/10/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 8/10/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 8/26/2026. Discovery due by 9/25/2026. Motions due by 10/26/2026. Pretrial Order due by 1/28/2027. This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning February 22, 2027. The Court REFERS this case to mediation and APPOINTS the Honorable Paul D. Stickney as the mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/10/2026) (hcc)
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| Filing 18 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Tote Systems International, LP. (Dies, John) |
| Filing 17 ANSWER to #13 Amended Complaint,, filed by United States of America. 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. (May, Michael) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James O Crewse on behalf of Tote Systems International, LP. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Crewse, James) |
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Filing 15
ORDER: Having considered the filing and the relevant law, the Court finds that the Motion #14 should be and is hereby GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the Parties to file their Joint Report in compliance with the Court's previous Order on or before June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The Court further ORDERS the conference be conducted in-person. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to obtain local counsel in accordance with the Local Rules on or before June 3, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/27/2026) (hcc)
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| Filing 14 Joint MOTION to Extend Time extension of time to file joint status report and to conduct scheduling conference by remote means filed by Tote Systems International, LP (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Dies, John) |
| Filing 13 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against United States of America filed by Tote Systems International, LP. 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. (Fingeret, Jeremy) |
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Filing 12
ORDER: As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by June 1, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/18/2026) (hcc)
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Filing 11
ORDER: Having considered the filing and the relevant law, the Court finds that the Motion for Leave #10 should be and hereby is GRANTED. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall file its Amended Complaint (found at ECF No. #10 -1) on or before May 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Having considered the filing, the Amended Complaint (ECF No. 10-1), and the relevant law, the Court DENIES the Motion to Dismiss #7 without prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/18/2026) (hcc)
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| Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Tote Systems International, LP (Attachments: #1 Proposed Amendment Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint) (Fingeret, Jeremy) |
| Filing 9 RESPONSE filed by Tote Systems International, LP re: #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim (Fingeret, Jeremy) |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by United States of America. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (May, Michael) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim filed by United States of America (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #2 Proposed Order)Attorney Michael W May added to party United States of America(pty:dft) (May, Michael) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John H Dies on behalf of Tote Systems International, LP. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Dies, John) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sarah Hazel Husbands on behalf of Tote Systems International, LP. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Husbands, Sarah) |
| Filing 4 Summons issued as to United States of America, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (hcc) |
| Filing 3 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. (hcc) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by TOTE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, LP. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Fingeret, Jeremy) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against United States of America filed by TOTE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, LP. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16219434) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). 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) (Fingeret, Jeremy) |
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