Banda v. Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC
| Veronica Banda |
| Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC doing business as Wal-Mart Supercenter |
| ADR Provider |
| 4:2026cv00617 |
| May 21, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Torts/Pers Inj: Other Personal Injury |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Both |
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| Filing 24 AMENDED COMPLAINT Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint against Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC filed by Veronica Banda. 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. (Munich-Droz, Melissa) |
Filing 23
ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff to file the amended complaint by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/15/2026) (bdb)
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Filing 22
SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning January 4, 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 9/14/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 9/14/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 9/8/2026. Discovery due by 8/7/2026. Motions due by 9/15/2026. Pretrial Order due by 12/10/2026. The court appoints Bryan D Bruner as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/15/2026) (bdb)
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| Filing 21 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand filed by Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC. 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. 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. (Johnson, David) |
| Filing 20 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Show Cause Hearing held on 6/30/2026. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Melissa Ilia Munich-Droz; Defense - David Johnson, Helen Emerson. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :14. (chmb) |
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Filing 19
ORDER: Before the Court are the Motions for Leave to File. ECF Nos. #16 , #17 . The Court hereby ORDERS that the Motions are GRANTED. The Court additionally held a hearing on the Motions. ECF No. #18 . The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff's Counsel Melissa Ilia Munich-Droz to pay a fine of $200 to the Clerk's Office and Defendant's Counsel David Johnson and Helen Emerson to each pay a fine of $100 per attorney to the Clerk's Office. The fines must be paid to the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/30/2026) (saw)
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Filing 18
ORDER: Before the Court are the Motions for Leave to File. ECF Nos. #16 , #17 . The Court hereby ORDERS that the Motions are SET for a SHOW CAUSE hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Judge Pittman's courtroom. All Counsel for all parties are ordered to appear for the hearing. The Parties should be prepared to show cause for their failure to abide by the Court's deadlines. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/24/2026) (saw)
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| Filing 17 Agreed MOTION for Leave to File Joint Report filed by Veronica Banda (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Initial Joint Report, #2 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Joint Report) (Munich-Droz, Melissa) |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Veronica Banda (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) First Amended Complaint, #2 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Leave) (Munich-Droz, Melissa) |
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Filing 15
Order Unfiling Pleading #9 Amended Complaint filed by Veronica Banda due to the following deficiency: Needs Motion for Leave to file untimely amended complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/22/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 14
Order Unfiling Pleading #13 Status Report filed by Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC due to the following deficiency: Needs Motion for Leave to file untimely report. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/22/2026) (wxc)
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| Filing 13 *** UNFILED PER ORDER #14 *** Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC. (Johnson, David) Modified on 6/22/2026 (wxc). |
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Filing 12
ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF: Having considered the Motion, the Court is of the opinion the #11 Motion should be GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE THE ORDERED that Melissa Munich-Droz is substituted counsel of record for Plaintiff in the place of Grady Jones. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/22/2026) (jnp)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:12. Mon Jun 22 08:58:19 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Melissa Ilia Munich-Droz,Melissa Ilia Munich-Droz for Veronica Banda. Motion filed by Veronica Banda (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order Granting Substitution of Counsel for Plaintiff) (Munich-Droz, Melissa) |
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Filing 10
Order Unfiling Pleading #7 due to the following deficiency: The motion or response must include: proposed order. See LR 7.1(c) or LCrR 47.1(c). Other: proposed order must be emailed in word document. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/18/2026) (wxc)
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| Filing 9 *** UNFILED PER ORDER #15 *** AMENDED COMPLAINT Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint against Wal-Mart Stores Texas LLC filed by Veronica Banda. 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. (Munich-Droz, Melissa) Modified on 6/22/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Veronica Banda. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Munich-Droz, Melissa) |
| Filing 7 ***UNFILED PER ORDER #10 *** MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Melissa Ilia Munich-Droz,Melissa Ilia Munich-Droz for Veronica Banda. Motion filed by Veronica Banda (Munich-Droz, Melissa) Modified on 6/18/2026 (wxc). |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10. Thu Jun 18 16:56:27 CDT 2026 (crt) |
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Filing 6
ORDER: The Court ORDERS that (1) by May 29, 2026, Plaintiff(s) file an amended complaint that complies with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and the undersigneds judge-specific requirements 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 5/22/2026) (knb)
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Filing 5
ORDER: Lead counsel for each party or designee attorney with appropriate authority and any unrepresented party must confer in an in-person, face-to-face conference as soon as practicable. As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order by June 5, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/22/2026) (knb)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Fri May 22 09:30:01 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Fri May 22 09:28:09 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Fri May 22 09:07:28 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 4 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. (knb) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Walmart Stores Texas LLC. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16466008) 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.. (Emerson, Helen) Modified event text on 5/22/2026 (knb). |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Walmart Stores Texas LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Emerson, Helen) |
| Filing 1 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to #3 Notice of Removal filed by Walmart Stores Texas LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Cover Sheet, #4 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Emerson, Helen) Modified event text on 5/22/2026 (knb). |
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