Case: Strader v. CVS Health Corporation

COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by J Robyn Strader. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13432387) Party to submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and 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: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) EEOC-Notice of Right to Sue, # 2 Exhibit(s) MinuteClinic Providers & Nurses Town Hall Summary-August 26, 2021, # 3 Cover Sheet) (Hacker, David) Modified on 1/11/2023 (mmw). (Entered: 01/11/2023)

Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by J Robyn Strader. (Attachments: # 1 Summons-CVS Health Solutions, LLC, # 2 Summons-MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, # 3 MinuteClinic, LLC) (Hacker, David) (Entered: 01/11/2023)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by J Robyn Strader. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hacker, David) (Entered: 01/11/2023)

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (wxc) (Entered: 01/12/2023)

Summons Issued as to CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. (wxc) (Main Document 5 replaced on 1/12/2023) (wxc). (Entered: 01/12/2023)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to CVS Health Corporation. Waiver sent on 1/19/2023. (Hacker, David) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to CVS Health Solutions, LLC. Waiver sent on 1/19/2023. (Hacker, David) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC. Waiver sent on 1/19/2023. (Hacker, David) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to MinuteClinic, LLC. Waiver sent on 1/19/2023. (Hacker, David) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by January 26, 2023, Plaintiff shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions or a dismissal without prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/23/2023) (sre) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeffrey C Mateer on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Mateer, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stephanie N Taub on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Taub, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christine Kimberly Pratt on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Pratt, Christine) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jared Kelson on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Kelson, Jared) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jonathan Berry on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Berry, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/10/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13592385) filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Court Admissions, # 2 Additional Page(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)Attorney Douglas Peterson added to party J Robyn Strader(pty:pla) (Peterson, Douglas) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13592385) filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Court Admissions, # 2 Additional Page(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)Attorney Douglas Peterson added to party J Robyn Strader(pty:pla) (Peterson, Douglas) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. 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: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice.Attorney Alyssa Marie Peterson added to party CVS Health Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Alyssa Marie Peterson added to party CVS Health Solutions, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Alyssa Marie Peterson added to party MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Alyssa Marie Peterson added to party MinuteClinic, LLC(pty:dft) (Peterson, Alyssa) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Peterson, Alyssa) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Doug Peterson. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/20/2023) (chmb)(tjp) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

ORDER: The Joint Report shall be filed on or before April 3, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/20/2023) (sre) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13615136) filed by CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC Attorney Heather Pierce added to party CVS Health Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Heather Pierce added to party CVS Health Solutions, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Heather Pierce added to party MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Heather Pierce added to party MinuteClinic, LLC(pty:dft) (Pierce, Heather) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 21 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Heather A. Pierce. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/27/2023) (chmb)(tjp) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Joint MOTION to Extend Time to File Joint Report filed by J Robyn Strader (Gardner, Ryan) (Entered: 03/30/2023)

ORDER granting 23 ...Before the Court is the Parties Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Report. ECF No. 23. Having considered the Motion and applicable law, the Court hereby GRANTS the Motion. The Parties deadline to file a Joint Report is thus extended to April 10, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/3/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. 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: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Peterson, Alyssa) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order Joint Report by J Robyn Strader. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A) (Gardner, Ryan) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 6/17/2024 before Judge Mark Pittman. Joinder of Parties due by 6/19/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 6/19/2023. Deadline for mediation is on or before 12/20/2023. Discovery due by 1/19/2024. Motions due by 2/19/2024. Pretrial Order due by 5/23/2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/19/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 04/19/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alyssa Marie Peterson for Kimberly R. Miers on behalf of CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. (Peterson, Alyssa) (Entered: 04/20/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pratt, Christine) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

OBJECTION filed by J Robyn Strader re: 27 Scheduling Order, (Gardner, Ryan) (Entered: 04/28/2023)

ORDER...Before the Court is Plaintiff's Objection to the Court-Appointed Mediator, Marianne Auld (ECF No. 30 ). The Objection is wholly devoid of any specific reason why Ms. Auld is objectionable other than the vague assertion that a potential conflict exists. ECF No. 30 . Although the Court has serious concerns as to whether the objection has any merit, the Court will begrudgingly sustain the objection. Certainly, Ms. Auld is one of the most respected and talented attorneys in Texas, if not the United States. Nonetheless, the Court hereby APPOINTS the Honorable Deborah G. Hankinson to serve as the Court- Appointed Mediator in this case. It is ORDERED that the mediation shall take place on or before December 20, 2023. Attorney Deborah G Hankinson for ADR Provider added. Attorney Marianne Auld terminated. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/9/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 05/09/2023)

WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL ORDER the Court finds the motion should be GRANTED 29 . Therefore, it is ORDERED that Christine Kimberly Pratt, counsel for plaintiff, is hereby relieved of any future professional obligation, responsibility or duty to the plaintiff other that providing access to any and all materials which are necessary to represent the plaintiff in this case and which are within her possession to plaintiffs counsel. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/17/2023) (jgg) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Jeannie M. DeVeney (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13792103) filed by CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC (DeVeney, Jeannnie) (Entered: 06/06/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 33 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeannie M. DeVeney. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/7/2023) (chmb)(tjp) (Entered: 06/07/2023)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Plaintiff's Proposed Protective Order (Exhibit A), # 2 Proposed Order Defendants' Proposed Protective Order (Exhibit B)) (Taub, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/14/2023)

ORDER denying 35 ...Before the Court is the Joint Motion for Entry of Protective Order on Confidentiality (Motion). ECF No. 35 . Having considered the Parties arguments and their respective proposed protective orders, the Court will DENY the Motion (ECF No. 35 ). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/17/2023) (wxc) (Main Document 36 replaced on 7/17/2023) (wxc). (Entered: 07/17/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alyssa Marie Peterson for Melinda J. Wetzel on behalf of CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. (Peterson, Alyssa) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alyssa M Stokes for Allison C. Williams on behalf of CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC. (Stokes, Alyssa) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 27 Scheduling Order, filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] Order Granting Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order) (Hacker, David) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

ORDER granting 39 Having considered the Motion and applicable law, the Court concludes good cause for amendment exists and GRANTS the Motion (ECF No. 39 ). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/19/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 10/19/2023)

ORDER...A licensed attorney who isn't admitted in the Northern District of Texas may only appear in cases here with permission of the presiding judge. See N.D. TEX. R. 83.9(a). The record shows Melinda Wetzel isnt admitted to practice in this District and hasnt requested permission to do so in compliance with Local Rule 83.9(a). Accordingly, within fourteen days of this Order, Wetzel must file an application to proceed pro hac vice or otherwise comply with Rule 83.9(a). Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions, including striking of filings and/or a ban from practicing in the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/25/2023) (wxc) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Camille Peeples Varone on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Varone, Camille) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tabitha Marie Harrington on behalf of J Robyn Strader. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Harrington, Tabitha) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14217632) filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Andrew Wade Smith added to party J Robyn Strader(pty:pla) (Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 44 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Andrew W. Smith. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/7/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alyssa M. Stokes filed by CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Miers, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeremy Wayne Hawpe on behalf of CVS Health Corporation, CVS Health Solutions, LLC, MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Texas, LLC, MinuteClinic, LLC. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hawpe, Jeremy) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 46 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Alyssa M Stokes terminated as counsel of record. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/17/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 01/17/2024)

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

***RESCINDED PER ORDER 50 *** ORDER...the Parties are ORDERED to file a Status Report to SHOW CAUSE why they failed to file a mediation report on or before January 26, 2024. Alternatively, the Parties may obviate the need to do so by filing the required mediation report by that date. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/22/2024) (wxc) Modified on 1/22/2024 (wxc). (Entered: 01/22/2024)

ORDER...The Courts prior Order (ECF No. 49 ) is hereby RESCINDED per the deadline extension in ECF No. 40 . (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/22/2024) (wxc) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 40 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gardner, Ryan) (Entered: 02/19/2024)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 40 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (CORRECTED) filed by J Robyn Strader (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gardner, Ryan) (Entered: 02/19/2024)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS an extension but DENIES the proposed extensions in the Motion. Rather, all deadlines in the Parties' Motion (ECF No. 51, 52 ) are hereby EXTENDED by thirty (30) days. Trial is reset for 11/18/2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/20/2024) (bdb) (Entered: 02/20/2024)