Karnas et al v. McGrady
| Dominik Karnas, Edwin Garrison, Rahil Sayed, William Ayer, Anthony Dorn and Todd Webb |
| Tracy McGrady |
| 4:2026cv07533 |
| September 8, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| Andrew S Hanen |
| Other Fraud |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 - Diversity: Securities Fraud |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 46
ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 1/7/2027 at 10:30 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Peter Bray. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter Bray) Parties notified. (bkt4)
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| Filing 45 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bkt4) |
| Filing 44 Case transferred in from Texas Northern. Case Number 3:26-cv-02501; certified copy of transfer order, certified docket sheet, and transfer letter received |
| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (bkt4) |
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Filing 43
ORDER: The Court ordered Plaintiff Dominik Karnas to explain why venue in the Northern District of Texas was proper. (Doc. 40). Because Defendant Tracy McGrady is a resident of the Southern District of Texas, Karnas agrees that this case should be transferred to the Southern District of Texas pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a). Accordingly, the Court instructs the clerk's office to immediately transfer this action. Because the case remains in the Fifth Circuit, a 21-day stay is unnecessary. The Court VACATES all pending deadlines in this case and CLOSES this action in the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 9/2/2026) (twd)
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| Filing 42 RESPONSE filed by Dominik Karnas re: #40 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,, (Seyb, Dalli) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dalli Haley Seyb on behalf of Dominik Karnas. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Seyb, Dalli) |
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Filing 40
ORDER: This was transferred to the Dallas division of the Northern District of Texas from the Southern District of Florida. Unfortunately for the city of Dallas, NBA legend Tracy McGrady has never played for the Mavericks. And he does not live in Dallas. Nor was he served in Dallas. The Court therefore ORDERS Plaintiff Dominik Karnas to brief the Court on why venue is proper in the Northern District of Texas, instead of the Southern District of Texas, where T-Mac resides. Plaintiff Karnas SHALL file the brief no later than 8/26/2026. Defendant McGrady may reply no later than 9/1/2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/19/2026) (twd)
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| Filing 39 Originally filed on 2/09/2024 as document #1 in 1:24cv20535 in the Southern District of Florida (Karnas et al v. Barkley et al) COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Tracy McGrady filed by Todd Webb, Edwin Garrison, William Ayer, Rahil Sayed, Dominik Karnas, Anthony Dorn. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons) (twd) |
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Filing 38
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to appoint local counsel, in accordance with Local Rule 83.10, or to file a motion to proceed without local counsel, by August 30, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 7/30/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 37 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (twd) |
| Filing 36 Case electronically transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:24-cv-20480. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should 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. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. |
| SYSTEM ENTRY - Case 1:24-cv-20480 electronically transferred out to New Jersey. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| SYSTEM ENTRY - Case 1:24-cv-20480 electronically transferred out to New York Southern. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 35
ORDER: The Plaintiffs' Motion to Reopen [ECF No. #16 ] is DENIED. The Plaintiffs' Transfer Motion [ECF No. #17 ] is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 7/28/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 34 SUPPLEMENT to #17 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE, AND TO SEVER CLAIMS AS NECESSARY TO CONFORM THIS CASE TO RELATED PROCEEDINGS , #16 Plaintiff's MOTION to Reopen Case by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ted Christopher Craig on behalf of National Basketball Association, Inc.. Attorney Ted Christopher Craig added to party National Basketball Association, Inc.(pty:dft). (Craig, Ted) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 32 REPLY in Support of Motion re #17 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE, AND TO SEVER CLAIMS AS NECESSARY TO CONFORM THIS CASE TO RELATED PROCEEDINGS , #16 Plaintiff's MOTION to Reopen Case . filed by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 31 Corporate Disclosure Statement by National Basketball Association, Inc. (Santos, Jessica) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 30 RESPONSE in Opposition re #17 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE, AND TO SEVER CLAIMS AS NECESSARY TO CONFORM THIS CASE TO RELATED PROCEEDINGS , #16 Plaintiff's MOTION to Reopen Case filed by National Basketball Association, Inc.. Replies due by 5/28/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Santos, Jessica) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 29
PAPERLESS ORDER granting the pending motions for pro hac vice admission [ECF Nos. 26, 28]. Alexander C. Drylewski and Anthony J. Dreyer may appear and participate in this action on behalf of the National Basketball Association. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of all electronic filings to Alexander C. Drylewski at #[email protected] and to Anthony J. Dreyer at #[email protected]. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 5/21/2026. (dh03) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 28 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Anthony J. Dreyer. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19572821 by National Basketball Association, Inc.. Responses due by 6/4/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Santos, Jessica) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jessica Depaula Santos on behalf of National Basketball Association, Inc. (Santos, Jessica) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Alexander C. Drylewski. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19572307 by National Basketball Association, Inc.. Attorney Jessica Depaula Santos added to party National Basketball Association, Inc.(pty:dft). Responses due by 6/4/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Santos, Jessica) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Benjamin Joseph Tyler on behalf of McCarter & English, LLP. Attorney Benjamin Joseph Tyler added to party McCarter & English, LLP(pty:dft). (Tyler, Benjamin) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 24
PAPERLESS ORDER granting the pending motions for pro hac vice admission [ECF Nos. 21, 22]. Heather A. Waller and Jeff G. Hammel may appear and participate in this action on behalf of Ketchum, Inc. The Clerk shall provide electronic notification of all electronic filings to Heather A. Waller at #[email protected] and to Jeff G. Hammel at #[email protected]. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 5/21/2026. (dh03) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 23 Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Ketchum Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Omnicom Group Inc. for Ketchum Inc. (Williams, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jeff G. Hammel. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19570751 by Ketchum Inc.. Responses due by 6/4/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Jeff G. Hammel, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Williams, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Heather A. Waller. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19570726 by Ketchum Inc.. Responses due by 6/4/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Heather A. Waller, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Williams, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jonathan Lentine Williams on behalf of Ketchum Inc.. Attorney Jonathan Lentine Williams added to party Ketchum Inc.(pty:condft). (Williams, Jonathan) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stephen Patrick Warren on behalf of McCarter & English, LLP. Attorney Stephen Patrick Warren added to party McCarter & English, LLP(pty:dft). (Warren, Stephen) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal WITHOUT PREJUDICE by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 17 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE, AND TO SEVER CLAIMS AS NECESSARY TO CONFORM THIS CASE TO RELATED PROCEEDINGS by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb. Responses due by 5/21/2026. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 16 Plaintiff's MOTION to Reopen Case by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb. Responses due by 5/21/2026. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 15
ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING CLASS SETTLEMENT granting #14 Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 10/7/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 14 MOTION PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF DEFENDANT MATTHEW BARKLEY'S CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CLASS, AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF FILING CORRECTED COMPLAINT by William Ayer, Anthony Dorn, Edwin Garrison, Dominik Karnas, Rahil Sayed, Todd Webb re #1 Complaint, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 12
ORDER REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid for Pretrial Non-Dispositive Matters. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra-MJ no longer assigned as presider/referral judge(s) in case. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 3/18/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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Filing 11
ORDER Administratively Closing Case. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 3/6/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Todd Webb, Rahil Sayed, Dominik Karnas, William Ayer, Edwin Garrison, Anthony Dorn. Scott Melker waiver sent on 2/16/2024, response/answer due 4/16/2024. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Todd Webb, Rahil Sayed, Dominik Karnas, William Ayer, Edwin Garrison, Marshall Faulk, Anthony Dorn. Matthew Barkley served on 2/28/2024, response/answer due 3/20/2024. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Case Stayed Per DE#8 and Chambers request. (nwn) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 8
ORDER Consolidating Cases. . Karnas v. Ketchum, Inc., No. 24-cv-20534-RKA, and Karnas v. Barkley, No. 24-cv-20535-RKA, are hereby CONSOLIDATED into Karnas v. McCarter & English, LLP, No. 24-cv-20480-RKA. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 2/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (amb) Text Modified on 2/29/2024 (amb). [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Todd Webb, Rahil Sayed, Dominik Karnas, William Ayer, Edwin Garrison, Anthony Dorn. National Basketball Association, Inc. waiver sent on 2/14/2024, response/answer due 4/15/2024. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
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Filing 6
Order in Cases with Multiple Defendants Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 2/13/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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Filing 5
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to Judge Roy K. Altman and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra for all further proceedings, accepted and signed on 2/8/2024. Judge William P. Dimitrouleas no longer assigned to case Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 2/8/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.]
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| Filing 4 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Kerry J. Miller, Molly L. Wells, C. Hogan Paschal, mailing date February 7, 2024, (pt) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 3 Summons Issued as to McCarter & English, LLP, National Basketball Association, Inc.. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (pc) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against McCarter & English LLP, National Basketball Association Inc. Filing fees $ 405.00. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID FLSDC-17273523, payment transferred from : 24-cv-20480 Garrison et al v. McCarter & English, LLP et al, filed by Todd Webb, Rahil Sayed, Dominik Karnas, William Ayer, Edwin Garrison, Anthony Dorn. (Moskowitz, Adam) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 7/29/2026.] Document added and docket text modified on 8/4/2026 (twd). |
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