Merrett v. Liberty Insurance Corporation
Plaintiff: TOMMY A. MERRETT
Defendant: LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
Pretrial Services: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2026cv00452
Filed: April 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Contract: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Petition for Removal- Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning May 3, 2027. Joinder of Parties due by 6/30/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 6/30/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 11/4/2026. Discovery due by 12/4/2026. Motions due by 1/3/2027. Pretrial Order due by 4/8/2027. The court appoints Jason Chad Nash as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/1/2026) (mmw)
April 30, 2026 Filing 10 AMENDED ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint,, filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation 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. (Vera, Orlando)
April 30, 2026 Filing 9 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Vera, Orlando)
April 16, 2026 Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Liberty Insurance Corporation filed by Tommy A. Merrett. 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. (Spadoni, Andrew)
April 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that (1) by April 20, 2026, Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint and (2) within 14 days after Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint, Defendant(s) file an answer or other response to the amended complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/13/2026) (mmw)
April 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order (Joint Report) by April 27, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/13/2026) (mmw)
April 13, 2026 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. (mmw)
April 10, 2026 Filing 4 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #1 Notice of Removal,,,, by Defendant LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION. (Leary, Kieran)
April 10, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of - CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE OF REMOVAL re: #1 Notice of Removal,,,, filed by LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION (Leary, Kieran)
April 10, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Leary, Kieran)
April 10, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16353402) 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) A, #2 Exhibit(s) A-1, #3 Exhibit(s) A-2, #4 Exhibit(s) A-3, #5 Cover Sheet, #6 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Leary, Kieran)

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Plaintiff: TOMMY A. MERRETT
Represented By: Preston J Dugas, III
Represented By: Andrew Dalton Spadoni
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Defendant: LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
Represented By: Orlando Vera, Jr
Represented By: Kieran Warren Leary
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Pretrial services: ADR Provider
Represented By: Jason Chad Nash
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