North American Butterfly Association, et al v. Neuhaus & Sons, LLC, et al
Plaintiff: Marianna Trevino Wright and North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center
Defendant: We Build The Wall, Inc., Neuhaus & Sons, LLC, Brian Kolfage, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co. and Fisher Industries
Case Number: 7:2019cv00411
Filed: December 13, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Randy Crane
Nature of Suit: Real Property: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 10, 2020 Filing 42 RESPONSE to #30 MOTION for Joinder as to #29 Amended MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #29 Amended MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center. (Pena, Javier)
February 5, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 2/5/2020. Case called on docket. Parties agreed to reset Initial Pretrial in April 2020, by further order to allow modeling to be completed in related case 7:19cv403. Appearances:Javier Pena, Plaintiff; Mark Joseph Courtois/Lance Alan Kirby/ David George Oliveira, Defendants. (ERO:Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)
February 5, 2020 Filing 41 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. Initial Conference reset for 4/8/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(JenniferNogueira, 7)
February 4, 2020 Filing 40 Supplemental BRIEF in Support re: #29 Amended MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., filed.(Courtois, Mark)
January 31, 2020 Filing 39 RESPONSE in Opposition to #26 Opposed MOTION to Remand, filed by We Build The Wall, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Haskins, Thomas)
January 31, 2020 Filing 38 Joint REPLY to Response to #26 Opposed MOTION to Remand, filed by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A, B, and C, #2 Proposed Order)(Courtois, Mark)
January 30, 2020 Filing 37 REPLY in Support of #14 First MOTION to Dismiss , filed by We Build The Wall, Inc.. (Haskins, Thomas)
January 27, 2020 Filing 36 Agreed JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., filed.(Courtois, Mark)
January 27, 2020 Filing 35 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., filed.(Courtois, Mark)
January 27, 2020 Filing 34 MINUTE ENTRY (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
January 24, 2020 Filing 33 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Neuhaus & Sons, LLC, filed.(Kirby, Lance)
January 23, 2020 Filing 32 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A Notarized Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B Photos)(Pena, Javier)
January 23, 2020 Filing 31 RESPONSE to #30 MOTION for Joinder as to #29 Amended MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center. (Pena, Javier)
January 22, 2020 Filing 30 MOTION for Joinder as to #29 Amended MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Neuhaus & Sons, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/12/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kirby, Lance)
January 20, 2020 Filing 29 Amended MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., filed. Motion Docket Date 2/10/2020. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Courtois, Mark)
January 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER STRIKING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS re: #21 Brief (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(SandraSilva/kb, 7)
January 16, 2020 Filing 27 TRANSCRIPT re: Preliminary Injunction Hearing (Cont'd) -- (PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT - EXCLUDES COURT'S RULING, PREVIOUSLY TRANSCRIBED) held on January 9, 2020 before Judge Randy Crane. Court Reporter/Transcriber Judicial Transcribers of Texas, LLC. Ordering Party E. Paxton Warner Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/15/2020., filed. (mahenry, )
January 10, 2020 Filing 26 Opposed MOTION to Remand by North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/31/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pena, Javier)
January 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting Defendant's Unopposed #24 Motion for Leave to Appear for Attorney of Record.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(kanelson, 7)
January 9, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING, along with PRELIMINARY INJUCTION HEARING IN 7:19cv403 held on 1/9/2020. Cases called on the docket. Parties agreed to allow the Court to hear both cases at the same time. The Government offered Exhibit 1-10-Admitted without objection. Status of the exchange of information between parties was presented to the Court. Plaintiff in cause No. 7:19cv411 called Witness No. 1) Mark Tompkins, telephonically. Later, in 7:19cv403, the Government called witness 2.) Dr. Uni, then Defense counsel called Witness 3.) Thomas C. Fisher and 4.) Greg Ginch. After testimony and discussion, the Court found Plaintiffs' evidence in 19cv411 to be highly speculative and not proof of substantial success on the merits. Furthermore, the Court found there is legally insufficient evidence presented by the Government of any affect in violation of the treaty. The Court DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE #16 Government's Request for Preliminary Injunction in 7:19cv403 and Plaintiffs' Request for Temporary Restraining Order in 7:19cv411. Appearances:Javier Pena, Plaintiff; Mark J. Courtois/Lance Alan Kirby/Victor Vincent Vicinaiz, Defendants.(ERO: Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)
January 8, 2020 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Victor V. Vicinaiz to Appear as Attorney by We Build The Wall, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 1/29/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Ds Unopposed Motion for Leave)(Vicinaiz, Victor)
January 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER Striking Document re: #22 MOTION for Victor V. Vicinaiz to Appear as Attorney (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
January 8, 2020 Filing 22 MOTION for Victor V. Vicinaiz to Appear as Attorney by We Build The Wall, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 1/29/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order for Leave to Appear for Attorney of Record)(Vicinaiz, Victor)
January 7, 2020 Filing 21 BRIEF re: #20 Answer to Amended Complaint by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A, 1-8)(Courtois, Mark)
January 7, 2020 Filing 20 ANSWER to #11 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Fisher Industries, Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., filed.(Courtois, Mark)
January 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Unopposed #18 Motion to Allow Expert to Appear Telephonically for the Hearing on Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
January 6, 2020 Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION for Expert Mark Tompkins to Appear as Telephonically by North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/27/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pena, Javier)
January 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER RESETTING HEARING ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Hearing reset for 1/9/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
January 3, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. TRO HEARING held on 1/3/2020, along with Civil Cause No. 7:19cv403. Case called on docket. Status of cases discussed. Plaintiffs' counsel called witness No. 1 Mark Thompkins. After testimony, the Court announced resetting hearing on Temporary Restraining Order on 1/9/2020 at 10:00 AM. Appearances: Javier Pena, Plaintiff; Lance Alan Kirby, David George Oliveira, Defense. (ERO:Sandra Silva/Karen Lopez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)
January 2, 2020 Filing 16 STATEMENT Rule 7.1 Disclosure by We Build The Wall, Inc., filed.(Oliveira, David)
January 2, 2020 Filing 15 DECLARATION, filed.(Oliveira, David)
January 2, 2020 Filing 14 First MOTION to Dismiss by We Build The Wall, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 1/23/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order on WBTH Mt2Dismiss)(Oliveira, David)
January 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER STRIKING PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT AND APPLICATION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF re: #11 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(SandraSilva, 7)
December 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER SETTING HEARING ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ( Hearing set for 1/3/2020 at 10:00 am before Judge Randy Crane)(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(AdrianDeLaRosa, 7)
December 23, 2019 Filing 11 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A Notarized Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B Photos)(Pena, Javier)
December 23, 2019 Filing 10 ANSWER to Complaint by Neuhaus & Sons, LLC, filed.(Kirby, Lance)
December 20, 2019 Filing 9 Supplemental EXHIBITS by Neuhaus & Sons, LLC, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B)(Kirby, Lance)
December 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
December 19, 2019 Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for David Oliveira to Appear as Telephonically by We Build The Wall, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 1/9/2020. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Haskins, Thomas)
December 19, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 12/19/2019. Case called on docket. The parties discussed the causes of action, the parties' views on how this case relates to 7:19-cv-403 and motions the parties expect to file in the future. Plaintiff will file an amended pleading and then the Court will issue an order setting a TRO hearing for 1/3/20 at 10 a.m. Court orally granted We Build the Wall, Inc.'s request for an extension of time to file its responsive pleading. WBTW's responsive pleading is now due 1/2/2020. Appearances:Javier Pena,Plaintiff; Mark Joseph Courtois/ Lance Alan Kirby//David George Oliveira/Thomas G Haskins, Jr., Defendants. (ERO: Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)
December 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER Striking Document re: #5 MOTION for All Defense Counsel to Appear as Motion for Counsel to Appear Telephonically (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
December 18, 2019 Filing 5 MOTION for All Defense Counsel to Appear as Motion for Counsel to Appear Telephonically by We Build The Wall, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 1/8/2020. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex 1 - Order Setting Hearing on Preliminary Injunction, #2 Exhibit Ex 2 - Order of Dismissal As to Defendant We Build The Wall)(Oliveira, David)
December 17, 2019 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas G. Haskins on behalf of We Build The Wall, Inc., filed. (Haskins, Thomas)
December 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER Status Conference set for 12/19/2019 at 01:30 PM before Judge Randy Crane (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
December 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 2/5/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane (by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7)
December 13, 2019 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from State Court, case number C-5049-19-I (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0541-23763999) filed by Neuhaus & Sons, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G)(Kirby, Lance)

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Plaintiff: Marianna Trevino Wright
Represented By: Javier Pena
Represented By: Rebecca Vela
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Plaintiff: North American Butterfly Association dba National Butterfly Center
Represented By: Javier Pena
Represented By: Rebecca Vela
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Defendant: We Build The Wall, Inc.
Represented By: Thomas G Haskins, Jr
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Defendant: Neuhaus & Sons, LLC
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Defendant: Brian Kolfage
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Defendant: Fisher Sand and Gravel Co.
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