Texas Western District Court
Judge:Fred Biery
Referred: Richard B Farrer
Case #: 5:22-cv-00873
Nature of Suit290 Real Property - All Other Real Property
Cause28:1441 Petition for Removal - Foreclosure
Case Filed:Aug 10, 2022
Terminated:May 22, 2023
Case in other court:408th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, 2022CI14261
Last checked: Friday Feb 10, 2023 11:23 AM CST
Counter Defendant
Maria E. Gomez
Represented By
Gregory T. Van Cleave
The Law Office Of Albert W. Van Cleave
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Ruth A. Stepherson
Law Office Of Ruth Stepherson
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Michael Matthew Williams
Law Firm Of M. Matthew Williams, PLLC
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Counter Plaintiff
Specialized Loan Servicing LLC
Represented By
Branch Masterson Sheppard
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
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Annarose Marie Harding
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
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Defendant
Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC
Represented By
Branch Masterson Sheppard
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
contact info
Annarose Marie Harding
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
contact info
Plaintiff
Maria E. Gomez
Represented By
Gregory T. Van Cleave
The Law Office Of Albert W. Van Cleave
contact info
Ruth A. Stepherson
Law Office Of Ruth Stepherson
contact info
Michael Matthew Williams
Law Firm Of M. Matthew Williams, PLLC
contact info

GPO May 04 2023
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 28 Motion to Amend Complaint,,, filed by Maria E. Gomez, CASE NO LONGER REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (mgr)
GPO May 22 2023
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 32 Report and Recommendations, Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr)

Docket last updated: 04/24/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
35 35 misc Remark Tue 05/23 10:02 AM
Remand Letter to Bexar County (mgr) (Main Document 35 replaced on 5/23/2023) (mgr)
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misc Remark (No Doc#) Tue 05/23 10:20 AM
Mailed certified copy of Order33 , certified copy of docket sheet and remand letter35 to Bexar County (mgr)
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Monday, May 22, 2023
34 34 cmp Amended Complaint Tue 05/23 9:54 AM
SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Debra Smith, Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC amending9 Amended Complaint,,., filed by Maria E. Gomez.(mgr) (mgr)
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Att: 1 17 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit A,
Att: 2 1 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit B,
Att: 3 7 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit C,
Att: 4 5 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit D,
Att: 5 11 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit E,
Att: 6 2 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit F,
Att: 7 6 pgs (5/23/2023) Exhibit G
33 33 2 pgs order Order Adopting/Rejecting Report and Recommendations Tue 05/23 9:44 AM
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for32 Report and Recommendations, Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr)
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Thursday, May 04, 2023
32 32 10 pgs misc Report and Recommendations ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge Fri 05/05 9:38 AM
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re28 Motion to Amend Complaint,,, filed by Maria E. Gomez, CASE NO LONGER REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (mgr)
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Thursday, March 02, 2023
31 31 misc Pretrial Disclosures Thu 03/02 10:01 PM
Pretrial Disclosures Plaintiff's Expert Disclosure by Maria E. Gomez. (Williams, Michael)
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
30 30 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Wed 02/22 5:12 PM
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, re28 MOTION to Amend Complaint Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To File Second Amended Complaint And To Remand To State Court filed by Plaintiff Maria E. Gomez (Sheppard, Branch)
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023
29 29 misc Proposed Order Wed 02/08 10:53 PM
Proposed Order Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To File Second Amended Complaint And To Remand To State Court to28 MOTION to Amend Complaint Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To File Second Amended Complaint And To Remand To State Court by Maria E. Gomez. (Williams, Michael)
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28 28 motion Amend Complaint Wed 02/08 10:49 PM
MOTION to Amend Complaint Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To File Second Amended Complaint And To Remand To State Court by Maria E. Gomez.. Motions referred to Judge Richard B. Farrer. (Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit C - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit D - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit E - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit F - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit G - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
27 27 minutes Motion Hearing Wed 01/25 4:04 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard B. Farrer: Motion Hearing held on 1/25/2023 re23 MOTION to Strike22 Amended Complaint,, filed by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter FTR Gold.)(mgr)
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26 26 motion Continue Wed 01/25 12:34 PM
MOTION to Continue EMERGENCY MOTION TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY OR, ALTERNATIVELY, RESET HEARING by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC.. Motions referred to Judge Richard B. Farrer. (Sheppard, Branch)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Verification
order Order on Motion to Continue Wed 01/25 1:11 PM
Text Order GRANTING26 Emergency Motion to Attend Virtually entered by Judge Richard B. Farrer. Counsel may appear by Zoom at the hearing scheduled for January 25, 2023, at 1:30 PM. The Court will send instructions for Zoom attendance by separate communication. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (AS)
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order Order on Motion to Strike Wed 01/25 2:57 PM
Text Order GRANTING23 Motion to Strike for the reasons stated on the record at the January 25, 2023, hearing. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file a motion to amend and remand, with the Second Amended Complaint attached, on or before February 8, 2023. The Court will deem such a motion to be timely filed under the governing Scheduling Order. Defendant shall then have 14 days to file a response. Entered by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (AS)
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Tuesday, January 03, 2023
25 25 1 pgs order Order Setting Hearing on Motion Wed 01/04 10:02 AM
ORDER Setting Hearing on23 MOTION to Strike22 Amended Complaint : Motion Hearing set for 1/25/2023 1:30 PM before Judge Richard B. Farrer. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (bc)
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Monday, December 19, 2022
24 24 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 12/19 8:17 PM
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Maria E. Gomez, re23 MOTION to Strike22 Amended Complaint,, filed by Defendant Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Proposed Order Plaintiff's Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaint
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
23 23 motion Strike Tue 12/06 3:45 PM
MOTION to Strike22 Amended Complaint,, by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC.. Motions referred to Judge Richard B. Farrer. (Sheppard, Branch)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
22 22 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 11/30 10:56 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against Maria E. Gomez amending, filed by Maria E. Gomez.(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Deed of Trust,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Notice of Substitute Trustee Sale,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Original Petition and Temporary Restraining Order,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Temporary Restraining Order,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Facsimile to Specialized Loan Servicing,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Emails with Sr. Counsel,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Trustee's Deed Upon Sale
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
21 21 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Order on Motion for Leave to File Tue 11/29 3:30 PM
ORDER DENYING3 Motion to Dismiss; DENYING without prejudice as premature3 Motion for Summary Judgment; GRANTING10 Motion for Leave to File Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (rg)
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Friday, November 18, 2022
20 20 order Scheduling Order Fri 11/18 3:16 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: ADR Report Deadline due by 7/31/2023, Amended Pleadings due by 1/18/2023, Discovery due by 5/31/2023, Joinder of Parties due by 1/18/2023, Dispositve Motions due by 6/30/2023. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (rg)
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
19 19 minutes Pretrial Conference Wed 11/16 3:06 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard B. Farrer: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 11/16/2022. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter ftr gold.)(rg)
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18 18 notice Notice of Attorney Appearance Wed 11/16 10:56 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Annarose Marie Harding on behalf of Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC. Attorney Annarose Marie Harding added to party Specialized Loan Servicing LLC(pty:cc), Attorney Annarose Marie Harding added to party Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC(pty:dft) (Harding, Annarose)
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Monday, November 14, 2022
17 17 misc Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan Mon 11/14 8:40 PM
Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan Joint Proposed by Maria E. Gomez. (Williams, Michael)
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16 16 misc Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order Mon 11/14 8:38 PM
Scheduling Recommendations Agreed by Maria E. Gomez. (Williams, Michael)
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Wednesday, November 02, 2022
15 15 9 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 11/03 3:28 PM
ORDER REGARDING CERTAIN PRETRIAL MATTERS (Proposed Scheduling Recommendations Order due by 11/14/2022, Initial Pretrial Conference set for 11/16/2022 1:30 PM before Judge Richard B. Farrer) All parties are required to appear by Zoom for the hearing. Signed by Judge Richard B. Farrer. (rg)
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Friday, October 21, 2022
14 14 3 pgs order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Fri 10/21 2:50 PM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer for disposition of all pretrial matters and motions, and any request for injunctive relief. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. Referral Magistrate Judge: Richard B. Farrer. (rg)
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13 13 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 10/21 9:45 AM
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, re10 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Maria E. Gomez(Sheppard, Branch)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Friday, October 14, 2022
12 12 misc Proposed Order Fri 10/14 12:31 AM
Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and MSJ to3 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment by Maria E. Gomez. (Williams, Michael)
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
11 11 misc Proposed Order Fri 10/14 12:07 AM
Proposed Order Motion for Leave to File Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint to10 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Maria E. Gomez. (Williams, Michael)
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10 10 motion Leave to File Document Thu 10/13 11:58 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Maria E. Gomez.(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint
9 9 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 10/13 11:49 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Maria E. Gomez against Maria E. Gomez amending, filed by Maria E. Gomez.(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Deed of Trust,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Notice of Trustee Sale,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Original Petition and Temporary Restraining Order,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Temporary Restraining Order,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Fax of Original Petition and Temporary Restraining Order to Customer Service,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Emails with Sr. Counsel,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Trustee's Deed Upon Sale
8 8 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Thu 10/13 11:26 PM
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Maria E. Gomez, re3 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Van Cleave,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Deed of Trust,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit B - Notice of Trustee Sale,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit C - Original Petition and Temporary Restraining Order,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit D - Temporary Restraining Order,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit E - Fax of Original Petition and Temporary Restraining Order to Customer Service,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit F - Emails to Sr. Counsel,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit G - Trustee's Deed Upon Sale
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
7 7 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Wed 10/05 5:13 PM
ORDER GRANTING6 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re6 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by M. Matthew Williams, Attorney for Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr)
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
6 6 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 09/29 9:38 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by M. Matthew Williams, Attorney for by Maria E. Gomez.(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Order Granting Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Summary Judgment
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
5 5 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Tue 09/20 1:40 PM
ORDER GRANTING4 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Michael Matthew Williams,Ruth A. Stepherson for Maria E. Gomez,Michael Matthew Williams,Ruth A. Stepherson for Maria E. Gomez. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rg)
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Friday, September 16, 2022
4 4 motion Substitute Attorney Fri 09/16 3:09 PM
Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney Gregory T. Van Cleave with M. Matthew Williams by Maria E. Gomez.(Williams, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, September 08, 2022
3 3 motion Dismiss Summary Judgment Thu 09/08 1:24 PM
MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION for Summary Judgment by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC.(Sheppard, Branch)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Exhibit E,
Att: 6 Exhibit F,
Att: 7 Exhibit G,
Att: 8 Exhibit H,
Att: 9 Exhibit I,
Att: 10 Exhibit J,
Att: 11 Exhibit K,
Att: 12 Exhibit L
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
2 2 notice Notice Wed 08/10 3:10 PM
NOTICE of Index of Matters Being Filed by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC re1 Notice of Removal (Sheppard, Branch)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal Wed 08/10 2:21 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC (Filing fee $402 receipt number ATXWDC-16382823), filed by Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC.(Sheppard, Branch)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44,
Att: 2 Supplement
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Thu 08/11 5:04 PM
Case assigned to Judge Fred Biery. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rg)
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misc To be Referred to SA Mag Judge Thu 08/11 5:05 PM
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer. (rg)
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