Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth v. Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Defendant: Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company
Pretrial Services: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2026cv00573
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other Contract
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning May 17, 2027. Counsel and the Parties must be ready for trial on two days' notice at any time during those four weeks. Joinder of Parties due by 9/8/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 9/8/2026. Discovery due by 12/18/2026. Motions due by 1/19/2027. Pretrial Order due by 4/22/2027. MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints Bryan D Bruner as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 11/18/2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/9/2026) (saw)
July 9, 2026 Filing 11 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Proposed Scheduling Order) (Sander, Angelica)
July 7, 2026 Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company filed by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. 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. (Sander, Angelica)
July 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: Having reviewed the filing and the relevant law, the Court GRANTS the Motion #8 . Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Plaintiff to file an amended complaint on or before July 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Considering Plaintiff's noncompliance with the Court's previous order, the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiff pay a monetary sanction in the amount of $405. Payment shall be made into the registry of the Court by July 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Accordingly, the Court VACATES the Dismissal Order (ECF No. #6 ) and Final Judgment (ECF No. #7 ). The Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to REOPEN this case after receipt of payment by Plaintiff. The Court ORDERS the Parties to file a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order on or before July 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/6/2026) (hcc)
July 3, 2026 Filing 8 First MOTION to Set Aside Judgment is filed by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s) Brief in support of Motion, #2 Exhibit(s) Appendix with exhibits, #3 Proposed Order Proposed order) (Sander, Angelica)
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ***VACATED PER #9 ORDER***FINAL JUDGMENT: This final judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58(a). In accordance with the Court's Orders on this same day this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall transmit a true copy of this judgment to the parties. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/22/2026) (saw) Modified on 7/6/2026 (hcc).
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ***VACATED PER #9 ORDER***ORDER: The Court ORDERS that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice per Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/22/2026) (saw) Modified on 7/6/2026 (hcc).
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order ("Joint Report") by May 27, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/13/2026) (saw)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that (1) by May 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. The Court further ORDERS that failure of any party to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of Plaintiff(s)'s claims or granting of a default judgment if appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/13/2026) (saw)
May 11, 2026 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. (saw)
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated. See #1 -8 for image). (saw)
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Health Care Services Corporation. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16435382) 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) B, #3 Exhibit(s) C, #4 Exhibit(s) D, #5 Exhibit(s) E, #6 Exhibit(s) F, #7 Exhibit(s) G, #8 Exhibit(s) H, #9 Declaration(s) of Rachel L. Ellis) (Ellis, Rachel)

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Plaintiff: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Represented By: Benjamin Perez, Jr
Represented By: Guillermo Jesus Chavez
Represented By: Angelica Patricia Sander
Represented By: Daniel Stevan Chavez
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Defendant: Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company
Represented By: Scott T Williams
Represented By: Rachel Leigh Ellis
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Pretrial services: ADR Provider
Represented By: Bryan D Bruner
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