Cobb v. Thomas et al
Plaintiff: Melinda Cobb
Defendant: Eric Thomas and Kools Auto Sales and Transport LLC
Case Number: 4:2026cv00505
Filed: April 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Inj: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 27, 2026 Filing 8 Remand Letter mailed to the 141st Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas with certified copies of #7 Order and public docket sheet. (jnp)
April 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The Court finds complete diversity is lacking and ORDERS that this case be REMANDED to the 141st Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/27/2026) (jnp)
April 27, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Notice of Removal filed in state court filed by Eric Thomas (Abelkop, Paul)
April 24, 2026 Filing 5 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. (jnp)
April 24, 2026 Filing 4 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #1 Notice of Removal,,,, by Defendant Eric Thomas. (Abelkop, Paul)
April 24, 2026 Filing 3 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #1 Notice of Removal,,,, by Defendant Eric Thomas. (Abelkop, Paul)
April 24, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Eric Thomas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Abelkop, Paul)
April 24, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Eric Thomas. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16390428) 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 Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Abelkop, Paul)

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Plaintiff: Melinda Cobb
Represented By: Andrew Paul Vrankovic
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Defendant: Eric Thomas
Represented By: Paul J Abelkop
Represented By: Derrick Rashawn Woods
Represented By: Daniel M Karp
Represented By: Jason A Burris
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Defendant: Kools Auto Sales and Transport LLC
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