Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Sam A Lindsay
Case #: 3:24-cv-00988
Nature of Suit140 Contract - Negotiable Instrument
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Case Filed:Apr 23, 2024
Last checked: Sunday Oct 20, 2024 5:05 AM CDT
Defendant
Todd A Brooks
Represented By
Stephen W Davis
Cook Keith & Davis, A Professional Corporation
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Darrell W Cook
Cook Keith & Davis
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Peter C Smart
Crain Caton & James PC
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Plaintiff
Washington Federal Bank
Represented By
Christopher Lance Halgren
Mcginnis Lochridge LLP
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Andrew Thomas Green
Mcginnis Lochridge LLP
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Kevin Elder Barnett
Mcginnis Lochridge LLP
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Docket last updated: 04/25/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
28 28 trial Designation of Experts Tue 04/08 12:37 PM
Designation of Experts by Washington Federal Bank. (Halgren, Christopher)
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
27 27 respm Reply Thu 01/30 5:47 PM
REPLY filed by Washington Federal Bank re:18 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Green, Andrew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A
Thursday, January 16, 2025
26 26 misc Amended Document Thu 01/16 7:08 PM
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Todd A Brooks. Amendment to23 Response/Objection. . (Cook, Darrell)
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25 25 respm Appendix in Support Thu 01/16 5:59 PM
Appendix in Support filed by Todd A Brooks re23 Response/Objection,24 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Cook, Darrell)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A - Brooks Declaration
24 24 respm Brief/Memorandum In Support Thu 01/16 5:53 PM
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Todd A Brooks re23 Response/Objection to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (Cook, Darrell)
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23 23 respm Response/Objection Thu 01/16 5:51 PM
RESPONSE filed by Todd A Brooks re:18 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Cook, Darrell)
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Friday, December 27, 2024
22 22 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply Mon 12/30 8:58 AM
ORDER granting20 Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. Responses due by 1/16/2025. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 12/27/2024) (cfk)
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Thursday, December 26, 2024
21 21 misc Status Report Thu 12/26 4:00 PM
Joint STATUS REPORT regarding settlement filed by Washington Federal Bank. (Green, Andrew)
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Monday, December 23, 2024
20 20 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Mon 12/23 4:40 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to18 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Todd A Brooks (Cook, Darrell)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, December 13, 2024
19 19 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Mon 12/16 8:19 AM
ORDER granting17 Unopposed Motion: Accordingly, the court allows Mr. Kevin Barnett to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiff, and he is relieved of any further obligation to or representation of Plaintiff in this case. Mr. James T. Philips is substituted as counsel of record for Plaintiff. Messrs. Christopher L Halgren and Andrew T Green will remain as counsel of record for Plaintiff. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 12/13/2024) (twd)
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
18 18 motion Summary Judgment Thu 12/12 5:30 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Washington Federal Bank (Green, Andrew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A,
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Att: 19 Exhibit(s) D16,
Att: 20 Proposed Order
17 17 motion Substitute Attorney Thu 12/12 12:08 PM
Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Andrew Thomas Green,James T Phillips for Washington Federal Bank. Motion filed by Washington Federal Bank (Green, Andrew)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, September 26, 2024
16 16 2 pgs order Order For ADR Fri 09/27 9:27 AM
MEDIATION ORDER. The parties are to select or designate a mediator.[LINK:Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary] form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 7/7/2025. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 9/26/2024) (kaf)
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15 15 order Scheduling Order Fri 09/27 9:20 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Trial set for four-week docket beginning 12/1/2025 before Judge Sam A. Lindsay. Joinder of Parties due by 2/3/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 2/3/2025. Motions due by 7/21/2025. Discovery due by 7/7/2025. Pretrial Order due by 11/3/2025. Pretrial Materials due by 11/3/2025. Status Report due by 12/26/2025. Pretrial Conference set for 11/25/2025 09:00 AM before Judge Sam A. Lindsay. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 9/26/2024) (kaf)
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14 14 misc Status Report Thu 09/26 11:09 AM
Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Washington Federal Bank. (Halgren, Christopher)
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
13 13 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Thu 09/26 8:33 AM
ORDER granting12 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Accordingly, the court allows Mr. Peter C. Smart and the law firm of Crain Caton & James, P.C. to withdraw as counsel for Defendant, and they are relieved of any further obligation to or representation of Defendant in this case. Mr. Stephen W. Davis and the attorneys of law firm Cook Keith & Davis, a Professional Corporation are hereby substituted as counsel of record for Defendant. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 9/25/2024) (cfk)
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
12 12 motion Substitute Attorney Tue 09/24 11:20 AM
Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Darrell W Cook,Darrell W Cook,Stephen W Davis for Todd A Brooks. Motion filed by Todd A BrooksAttorney Darrell W Cook added to party Todd A Brooks(pty:dft) (Cook, Darrell)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Substitution of Counsel
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
11 11 order Status Report Order Tue 08/27 3:56 PM
ORDER REQUIRING ATTORNEY CONFERENCE AND STATUS REPORT: Joint Status Report due by 9/26/2024. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 8/27/2024) (kcr)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
10 10 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Mon 08/26 3:26 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Todd A Brooks. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Smart, Peter)
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9 9 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 08/26 3:24 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint,,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Todd A Brooks. 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:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Smart, Peter)
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Friday, July 05, 2024
8 8 misc Stipulation Fri 07/05 1:22 PM
STIPULATION as to Service and Answer Deadline by Todd A Brooks. (Smart, Peter)
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Friday, June 21, 2024
7 7 service Certificate of Service Fri 06/21 1:18 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Washington Federal Bank Return of Service of Summons on Todd Brooks (Halgren, Christopher)
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Friday, June 14, 2024
6 6 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Fri 06/14 1:52 PM
ORDER granting5 Motion for Substituted Service (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 6/14/2024) (chmb)
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Friday, May 17, 2024
5 5 motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 05/17 4:00 PM
MOTION Plaintiff's Motion For Substituted Service re4 Summons Issued filed by Washington Federal Bank (Halgren, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A,
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Att: 4 Exhibit(s) D,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) E,
Att: 6 Proposed Order
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
4 4 service Summons Issued Wed 04/24 11:16 AM
Summons Issued as to Todd A Brooks. (kcr)
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3 3 qcref Lindsay Wed 04/24 11:15 AM
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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
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2 2 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Tue 04/23 3:26 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Washington Federal Bank f/k/a Washington Federal N.A.. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Halgren, Christopher)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 04/23 3:21 PM
COMPLAINT against Todd A Brooks filed by Washington Federal Bank f/k/a Washington Federal N.A.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-14563533) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK: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, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Halgren, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Cover Sheet