RSL 1 LLC v. Gotham Insurance Company et al
Plaintiff: RSL 1 LLC
Defendant: Gotham Insurance Company and Axis Surplus Insurance Company
Pretrial Services: ADR Provider
Counter-Claimant: Gotham Insurance Company
Counter-Defendant: RSL 1 LLC
Case Number: 4:2026cv00682
Filed: June 4, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Contract: Insurance
Cause of Action: 12 U.S.C. § 635 Breach of Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 22, 2026 Filing 21 ANSWER to Counterclaim filed by RSL 1 LLC. Related document: #20 Answer to Amended Complaint,,,, Counterclaim,,, 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. (Jones, William)
July 1, 2026 Filing 20 Original ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint filed by Gotham Insurance Company. 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. First COUNTERCLAIM for Declarations against RSL 1 LLC filed by Gotham Insurance Company (Hogue, Robert)
July 1, 2026 Filing 19 ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint filed by Axis Surplus Insurance Company. 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. (Wilkin, Bruce)
June 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 8/25/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 8/25/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 9/25/2026. Discovery due by 9/14/2026. Motions due by 9/18/2026. Pretrial Order due by 12/17/2026. This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning January 11, 2027. The Court REFERS this case to mediation and APPOINTS Judge Paul Stickney as the mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/29/2026) (hcc) (Main Document 18 replaced per DJ chambers and filed date updated on 6/29/2026) (hcc) Modified docket text on 6/29/2026 (hcc)
June 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Vacate Order of Dismissal and Reopen the Case. ECF No. #15 . Having considered the Motion, relevant docket entries, and applicable law, the Court GRANTS the Motion. The Clerk of the Court is ORDERED to reopen the case. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/26/2026) (hcc)
June 25, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE of Plaintiff's Designation of Local Counsel filed by RSL 1 LLC (Jones, William)
June 25, 2026 Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION to Vacate Order of Dismissal, Unopposed MOTION to Reopen Case filed by RSL 1 LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Vacate Order of Dismissal and Reopen the Case) (Jones, William)
June 24, 2026 Civil Case Terminated per #14 Order and DJ Chambers. (bdb)
June 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 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 6/24/2026) (saw)
June 23, 2026 Filing 13 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Gotham Insurance Company. (Hogue, Robert)
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #10 Motion to Proceed Without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/22/2026)(chmb)
June 19, 2026 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Axis Surplus Insurance Company. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Wilkin, Bruce)
June 18, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Without Designating Local Counsel filed by RSL 1 LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Appear Without Designating Local Counsel) (Jones, William)
June 18, 2026 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by RSL 1 LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Jones, William)
June 17, 2026 Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND (Corrected Filing) against Axis Surplus Insurance Company, Gotham Insurance Company filed by RSL 1 LLC. 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. (Bearb, Timothy)
June 16, 2026 Filing 7 ***PLEASE DISREGARD PER FILER - SEE DOC #8 FOR CORRECTED FILING*** AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Axis Surplus Insurance Company, Gotham Insurance Company filed by RSL 1 LLC. 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. (Bearb, Timothy) Modified to add note per filer request on 6/17/2026 (jnp).
June 16, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Timothy E Drake on behalf of Axis Surplus Insurance Company. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Drake, Timothy)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that (1) by June 16, 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 undersigned's 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 6/9/2026) (bdb)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: As a result of the Scheduling Conference, counsel must prepare and submit a Report Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order ("Joint Report") by June 23, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/9/2026) (saw)
June 4, 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. (mmw)
June 4, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Related Case re: #1 Notice of Removal,,,, filed by Axis Surplus Insurance Company, Gotham Insurance Company (Hogue, Robert)
June 4, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Axis Surplus Insurance Company, Gotham Insurance Company. ($405 Receipt No. ATXNDC-16505516) 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), #2 Cover Sheet, #3 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Hogue, Robert) Modified fee information on 6/4/2026 (mmw).

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Plaintiff: RSL 1 LLC
Represented By: Timothy Bearb
Represented By: William T Jones, Jr
Represented By: Robert P Woodliff
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Represented By: Robert G Hogue
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Defendant: Axis Surplus Insurance Company
Represented By: Marjorie C Nicol
Represented By: Cooper Montgomery
Represented By: Bruce Ramsey Wilkin
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