Zacate v. Anderson et al
| Jose Guadalupe Zacate |
| Joseph Leon Anderson III and ZA Trucking, LLC |
| 5:2025cv00166 |
| October 6, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| Marina Garcia Marmolejo |
| Christopher dos Santos |
| Motor Vehicle |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Personal Injury |
| Both |
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Filing 19
SCHEDULING ORDER. Joinder of Parties due by 4/8/2026. Written Discovery due by 1/9/2026. Pltf Expert Witness List due by 4/3/2026. Pltf Amend Pleadings due by 4/3/2026. Deft Expert Witness List due by 5/15/2026. Deft Amend Pleadings due by 5/15/2026. Mediation due by 8/14/2026. All Discovery due by 7/8/2026. File Motions due by 8/7/2026. Dispositive Motions Filing due by 9/7/2026. TRACK A - if no dispositive motions are filed: Deadline to File Joint Pretrial Order, Motions in Limine, and Proposed Jury Instructions (or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law)October 9, 2026. TRACK B - if no dispositive motions are filed: Deadline to File Joint Pretrial Order, Motions in Limine, and Proposed Jury Instructions (or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law)January 8, 2027. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mtl5)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher A. dos Santos. INITIAL PRETRIAL & SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 12/9/2025. The Court reviewed the purpose of the hearing pursuant to FRCP 16(b) and (c), the factual background of the case, and the basis for jurisdiction. There are no pending motions. The Court inquired as to the status of settlement negotiations. The Court then turned to the proposed scheduling order in this case. Agreement was reached as to all dates. The Court will issue a scheduling order. The scheduling order will be modified only upon a showing of good cause. The Court emphasized the importance of conferring before filing opposed motions and of providing the Court with prompt notification of settlement. The Court directed the parties to review the District Judges court rules, available on the Courts website. A written scheduling order will follow. Appearances by Zoom videoconference: Kelly Forester f/PLAINTIFF. Jake Ware f/DEFENDANTS. [Time in Court: 10:43 AM - 10:52](ERO: Emmanuel Garcia), filed. (mlr5) |
| Filing 18 JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Joseph Leon Anderson III, ZA Trucking, LLC, filed. (Ware, Jake) |
| Filing 17 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by ZA Trucking, LLC, filed. (Ware, Jake) |
| Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Joseph Leon Anderson III, filed. (Ware, Jake) |
| Filing 15 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Joseph Leon Anderson III, ZA Trucking, LLC, filed. (Ware, Jake) |
| Filing 14 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. with Jury Demand by Joseph Leon Anderson III, ZA Trucking, LLC, filed. (Ware, Jake) |
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Filing 13
ORDER FOR CONFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Initial Conference set for 12/9/2025 at 10:45 AM in by video before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5)
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| Filing 12 NOTICE of forwarding of Affidavits by Jose Guadalupe Zacate, filed. (Forester, Kelly) |
| Filing 11 Second Amended Complaint #8 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Jose Guadalupe Zacate, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/20/2025. (mtl5) Modified on 10/31/2025 (mtl5). Modified on 10/31/2025 (mtl5). |
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Filing 10
ORDER. Having no substantial reason to deny Plaintiffs request, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. (Dkt. No. 8)..(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mtl5) Modified on 10/30/2025 (mtl5).
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| Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Jose Guadalupe Zacate, filed. (Forester, Kelly) |
| Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Second Amended ComplaintMotions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Jose Guadalupe Zacate, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/20/2025. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Proposed Order) (Forester, Kelly) |
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Filing 7
ORDER. The Court STRIKES Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint. (Dkt. No. 4). Plaintiff may file a motion for leave to file his Second Amended Complaint. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (akp5)
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| Filing 6 Supplemental BRIEF In Support Defendants' re: #1 Notice of Removal, by Joseph Leon Anderson III, ZA Trucking, LLC, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A-Texas Certified Peace Officers Crash Report, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B-Warranty Deed (DOC #1417860), filed on February 1, 2021, in Webb County, Texas, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C-Neuriom Health Assist, LLC - Invoice, #4 Exhibit Exhibit C-1-Plaintiffs Medical Records from Laredo Medical, #5 Exhibit Exhibit D-Notice of Non-Suit - United Independent School District et al., vs. Jose Zacate and Maria Zacate, #6 Exhibit Exhibit E-Plaintiff Registered Voter Public Record Search, #7 Exhibit Exhibit F-Affidavit of Sonja Sabo Djuric, #8 Exhibit Exhibit F-1-ZA Trucking, LLCs Annual Statement, #9 Exhibit Exhibit F-2-ZA Trucking, LLCs Articles of Organization, #10 Exhibit Exhibit F-3-Defendant Joseph Leon Anderson, IIIs Drivers License, #11 Exhibit Exhibit G-Warranty Deed Slavojka Sabo, #12 Exhibit Exhibit H-Mortgage Document Slavojka Sabo) (Ware, Jake) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Jake Bailey Ware on behalf of Joseph Leon Anderson III, ZA Trucking, LLC, filed. (Ware, Jake) |
| Filing 4 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants filed by Jose Guadalupe Zacate. (Forester, Kelly) |
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Filing 3
ORDER. The Court ORDERS Defendants to submit supplemental briefing demonstrating the basis for subject-matter jurisdiction no later than October 15, 2025. The briefing must address the Courts concerns regarding the citizenship of Plaintiff and Defendant ZA Truckings sole member as set forth above. Plaintiff may file responsive briefing, if any, no later than October 20, 2025. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mtl5)
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Filing 2
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (mtl5)
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| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos 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. (rlt5) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 406th Judicial Disctric, Webb County, case number 2025CVA001653D4 (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-34267471) filed by ZA Trucking, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit All Processes-Exh A, #2 Exhibit Pet and Ans- Exh B, #3 Exhibit Index of Matters- Exh C, #4 Exhibit Counsel of Rec List- Exh D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Pelayo, Jazmine) |
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