Michael's Keys v. Republic Franklin Insurance Co.
Plaintiff: Michael's Keys
Defendant: Republic Franklin Insurance Co.
Pretrial Services: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2026cv00795
Filed: June 26, 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 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 24, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED ANSWER to #7 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand filed by Republic Franklin Insurance Co. 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. (Buechler, Daniel)
July 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning May 3, 2027. Joinder of Parties due by 9/8/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 9/8/2026. Deadline for mediation is on or before 11/4/2026. Discovery due by 12/4/2026. Motions due by 1/4/2027. Pretrial Order due by 4/8/2027. The court appoints Geffrey W Anderson as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/10/2026) (jnp)
July 10, 2026 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Republic Franklin Insurance Co. filed by Michael's Keys. 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)
July 10, 2026 Filing 6 Joint STATUS REPORT Joint Report filed by Michael's Keys, Republic Franklin Insurance Co. (Spadoni, Andrew) Modified filers on 7/10/2026 (jnp).
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that (1) by July 10, 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 7/1/2026) (jnp)
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 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 July 10, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/1/2026) (jnp)
June 29, 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. (jnp)
June 26, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Republic Franklin Insurance Company. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Buechler, Daniel)
June 26, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by Republic Franklin Insurance Company. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16568515) 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 Exh A, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement Exh B, #3 Exhibit(s) C - Index of Matters Filed, #4 Exhibit(s) D D1-D4 Index & St Ct Docs, #5 Exhibit(s) E Plf Notice) (Buechler, Daniel)

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Plaintiff: Michael's Keys
Represented By: Andrew Dalton Spadoni
Represented By: Preston J Dugas, III
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Defendant: Republic Franklin Insurance Co.
Represented By: Alexander R Myers
Represented By: Daniel P Buechler
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Pretrial services: ADR Provider
Represented By: Geffrey W Anderson
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