Case: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Colony Ridge Development, LLC

4:23-cv-04729 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Dec. 20, 2023

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Case Summary

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On December 20, 2023, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and the United States of America filed suit against Colony Ridge Development, LLC and affiliated organizations in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Plaintiffs bring this suit to stop Defendants’ discriminatory targeting of Hispanic consumers with predatory financing and other unlawful conduct, obtain redress for consumers harmed by Defendants’ unlawful conduct, and secure penalties against Defendants, in accordance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1691-1691f; the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619; the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C. §§ 5531, 5536; and the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1720. 

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Judge(s)

Bennett, Alfred Homer (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abelow, Hannah C (Texas)

Assae-Bille, Elisabeth (Texas)

Carrington, Melissa (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Abrams, Michael Raphael (Texas)

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4:23-cv-04729

Complaint

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Colony ridge Development

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

Complaint

Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elisabeth Vanessa Assae-Bille (Fee Exempt) by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/10/2024. (Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexis Christensen (Fee Exempt) by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/10/2024. (Christensen, Alexis) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrea Michelle Lowe (Fee Exempt) by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/10/2024. (Lowe, Andrea) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to Colony Ridge Development, LLC, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) Modified on 12/21/2023 (RhondaMooreKonieczny, 4). (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

8

Request for Issuance of Summons as to Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

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ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 4/26/2024 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Alfred H Bennett. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(AaronJackson, 4) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to Colony Ridge BV, LLC, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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Summons Issued as to Colony Ridge Development, LLC. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(RhondaMooreKonieczny, 4) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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Summons Issued as to Colony Ridge Land, LLC. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(RhondaMooreKonieczny, 4) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jimmy S. McBirney (Fee Exempt) by United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/11/2024. (McBirney, Jimmy) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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Summons Issued as to Loan Originator Services, LLC. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(RhondaMooreKonieczny, 4) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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Summons Issued as to Colony Ridge BV, LLC. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(RhondaMooreKonieczny, 4) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Dec. 21, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Melissa Carrington (Fee Exempt) by United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/17/2024. (Carrington, Melissa) (Entered: 12/27/2023)

Dec. 27, 2023

Dec. 27, 2023

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ORDER granting 2 Motion for Elisabeth Vanessa Assae-Bille to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(KimberlyPicota, 4) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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ORDER granting 13 Motion for Jimmy McBirney to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(KimberlyPicota, 4) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 16 Motion for Melissa Carrington to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(KimberlyPicota, 4) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 4 Motion for Andrea Lowe to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(KimberlyPicota, 4) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 3 Motion for Alexis Christensen to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(KimberlyPicota, 4) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Hannah C. Abelow (Fee Exempt) by United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/24/2024. (Abelow, Hannah) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

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ORDER granting 22 Motion for Hannah Abelow to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(KimberlyPicota, 4) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

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Joint CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/05/2024)

Jan. 5, 2024

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Joint CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of 20 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jimmy S. McBirney (Fee Exempt), 3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alexis Christensen (Fee Exempt), 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrea Michelle Lowe (Fee Exempt), 14 Summons Issued/Not Issued, 18 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 19 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 15 Summons Issued/Not Issued, 8 Summons - Request for Issuance, 7 Summons - Request for Issuance, 23 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Melissa Carrington (Fee Exempt), 10 Summons - Request for Issuance, 21 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 5 Summons - Request for Issuance, 2 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elisabeth Vanessa Assae-Bille (Fee Exempt), 11 Summons Issued/Not Issued, 12 Summons Issued/Not Issued, 1 Complaint, 6 Summons - Request for Issuance, 17 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 22 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Hannah C. Abelow (Fee Exempt) by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/05/2024)

Jan. 5, 2024

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Letter from Rodolfo and Virginia Hernandez re: Colony Ridge, filed. (translated to English) (RebeccaBecknal, 4) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 5, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Colony Ridge Development, LLC served on 12/22/2023, answer due 2/20/2024, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

Jan. 9, 2024

Jan. 9, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Colony Ridge BV, LLC served on 12/22/2023, answer due 2/20/2024, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

Jan. 9, 2024

Jan. 9, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Colony Ridge Land, LLC served on 12/22/2023, answer due 2/20/2024, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

Jan. 9, 2024

Jan. 9, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Loan Originator Services, LLC served on 12/22/2023, answer due 2/20/2024, filed.(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

Jan. 9, 2024

Jan. 9, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth F. Karpati on behalf of United States Of America, filed. (Karpati, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

Jan. 16, 2024

Jan. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Philip Hilder on behalf of Colony Ridge Development, LLC, filed. (Hilder, Philip) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Q. Tate Williams on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (Williams, Quentin) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie K. McGuire on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (McGuire, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Terrence K. Mangan, Jr. (Fee Exempt) by United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/9/2024. (Mangan, Terrence) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Ray on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (Ray, Jason) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Jan. 19, 2024

Jan. 19, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christoper D. Hilton on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Robert G. Hargrove on behalf of Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed. (Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

Jan. 24, 2024

Jan. 24, 2024

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ORDER granting 34 Motion for Terrence Kevin Mangan, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (GlendaHassan, 4) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

Jan. 26, 2024

Jan. 26, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa A. Paulson on behalf of Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed. (Paulson, Lisa) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

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First CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Colony Ridge BV, LLC identifying Colony Ridge, Inc. as Corporate Parent, filed.(Ray, Jason) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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First CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Colony Ridge Development, LLC identifying Colony Ridge, Inc. as Corporate Parent, filed.(Ray, Jason) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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First CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Colony Ridge Land, LLC identifying Colony Ridge, Inc. as Corporate Parent, filed.(Ray, Jason) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

Feb. 6, 2024

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Opposed MOTION to Stay Case by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/27/2024. (Ray, Jason) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

Feb. 6, 2024

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Amended MOTION to Stay Case by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/28/2024. (Ray, Jason) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

Feb. 7, 2024

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed.(Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

Feb. 7, 2024

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Opposed MOTION to Stay by Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/5/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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Feb. 13, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Troy Garris on behalf of Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed. (Garris, Troy) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

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Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/12/2024. (Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/12/2024. (Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

Feb. 20, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 44 Opposed MOTION to Stay Case, 45 Amended MOTION to Stay Case, filed by United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Karpati, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

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Feb. 27, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 44 Opposed MOTION to Stay Case, 47 Opposed MOTION to Stay, filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

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Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 47 Opposed MOTION to Stay, filed by United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order DENYING Motion to Stay as to Counts I and II)(McBirney, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

March 5, 2024

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REPLY in Support of 47 Opposed MOTION to Stay, filed by Loan Originator Services, LLC. (Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

March 12, 2024

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Joint RESPONSE in Opposition to 49 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America. (Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

March 12, 2024

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Joint RESPONSE in Opposition to 50 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America. (Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Loan Originator Services, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/8/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

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REPLY in Support of 49 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, filed by Loan Originator Services, LLC. (Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

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REPLY in Support of 50 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC. (Hilton, Christopher) (Entered: 03/19/2024)

March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

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ORDER granting 57 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (lre4) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

March 21, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to CH&P Management, LLP on 4/10/2024 re: Subpoena, filed. (bli4) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

April 11, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Colony Ridge, Inc., c/o CH&P Management, LLC on 4/10/24 re: Subpoena, filed. (jmt1) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to T-Rex Management, Inc., c/o CH&P Management, LLC on 4/10/24 re: Subpoena, filed. (jmt1) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 11, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to CH&P Management, LLC on 4/10/24 re: Subpoena, filed. (jmt1) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 11, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Houston El Norte Property Owners Association on 4/10/24 re: Subpoena, filed. (jmt1) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by United States Of America, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [PROPOSED] Stipulation and Order Regarding Discovery, # 2 Exhibit B - [PROPOSED] Stipulated Confidentiality Order) (McBirney, Jimmy) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Liberty County Permitting and Inspection Department on 4/11/2024 re: Subpoena, filed. (dah4) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Harris Family Trust on 4/11/2024 re: Subpoena, filed. (dah4) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 18, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Vast Land Enterprises on 4/16/2024 re: Subpoena, filed. (dah4) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

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NOTICE of Resetting. Parties notified. Initial Conference set for 6/28/2024 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Alfred H Bennett, filed. (lre4) (Entered: 04/21/2024)

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Return of Service Unexecuted as to Independent Financial, Inc. re: Subpoena, filed. (dah4) (Entered: 04/23/2024)

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Liberty County Permitting and Inspection Department on 4/11/2024 re: Subpoena, filed. (bli4) (Entered: 04/29/2024)

April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ari Cuenin on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (Cuenin, Ari) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander M. Dvorscak on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (Dvorscak, Alexander) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY re: 49 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 45 Amended MOTION to Stay Case, 50 MOTION to Dismiss, 44 Opposed MOTION to Stay Case, 47 Opposed MOTION to Stay by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Supplemental Authority) (Assae-Bille, Elisabeth) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

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MOTION to Withdraw by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Prop Order Mot to Withdraw Mot to Stay Case) (Ray, Jason) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R. Abrams on behalf of Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, filed. (Abrams, Michael) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

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WITHDRAWN SEE DOC # 108. Opposed MOTION for Protective Order by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/9/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Atlas Declaration), # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Proposed Order) (McBirney, Jimmy) Modified on 1/6/2025 (lre4). (Entered: 06/18/2024)

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Opposed MOTION for Protective Order by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/9/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Exhibit A), # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (McBirney, Jimmy) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

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June 18, 2024

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Supplemental JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by United States Of America, filed. (McBirney, Jimmy) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

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EXHIBITS 1-1, 1-2 on USB flash drive re: 78 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order by United States Of America, filed. (cmk4) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

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NOTICE of Setting as to 49 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 79 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order, 78 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order, 50 MOTION to Dismiss . Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 8/9/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Alfred H Bennett, filed. (lre4) (Entered: 06/30/2024)

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SCHEDULING ORDER. Amended Pleadings due by 8/28/2024. Joinder of Parties due by 8/28/2024 Pltf Expert Witness List due by 3/21/2025. Deft Expert Witness List due by 4/21/2025. Discovery due by 6/27/2025. Motion Filing due by 8/29/2025. Joint Pretrial Order due by 11/7/2025. Docket Call set for 12/5/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Alfred H Bennett. Jury Trial set for 12/8/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Alfred H Bennett(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (mmm4) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alfred H Bennett. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 6/28/2024. Motion hearing scheduled August 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Dates agreed, scheduling order to follow. Appearances: Quentin Tate Williams, Philip Harlan Hilder, Robert Green Hargrove, Elizabeth Frances Karpati, Jimmy S McBirney, Melissa Carrington, Hannah C Abelow.(Court Reporter: L. Smith), filed. (lre4)

June 28, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alfred H Bennett. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 6/28/2024. Motion hearing scheduled August 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Dates agreed, scheduling order to follow. Appearances: Quentin Tate Williams, Philip Harlan Hilder, Robert Green Hargrove, Elizabeth Frances Karpati, Jimmy S McBirney, Melissa Carrington, Michael Raphael Abrams, Elisabeth Assae-Bille.(Court Reporter: L. Smith), filed. (lre4) Modified on 7/1/2024 (lre4).

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Agreed MOTION for Protective Order by United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/29/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Exhibit A)) (McBirney, Jimmy) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 78 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order, filed by Loan Originator Services, LLC. (Hargrove, Robert) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 78 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order, filed by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, Colony Ridge, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) (Abrams, Michael) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

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AGREED STIPULATED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER granting 84 Motion for Protective Order.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (fmc2) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

July 11, 2024

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REPLY in Support of 78 Opposed MOTION for Protective Order, filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, United States Of America. (Carrington, Melissa) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alfred H Bennett. MOTION HEARING held on 8/9/2024. Appearances:(Court Reporter: H. Alcaraz), filed. (lre4) Modified on 9/9/2024 (lre4).

Aug. 9, 2024

Aug. 9, 2024

89

AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Michael Abrams for Transcript of Motion Hearing 8/9/24 Judge Bennett. 14-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: H. Alcaraz, filed. (Abrams, Michael) Modified on 9/10/2024 (cng4). (Entered: 08/15/2024)

Aug. 15, 2024

Aug. 15, 2024

90

AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Jason T. Manuel for Transcript of Motion Hearing held on 8/9/2024 before Judge Alfred H Bennett. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber:H. Alcaraz, filed. (mew4) Modified on 9/10/2024 (cng4). (Entered: 08/28/2024)

Aug. 28, 2024

Aug. 28, 2024

Motion Hearing

Aug. 29, 2024

Aug. 29, 2024

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alfred H Bennett. MOTION HEARING held on 8/29/2024. Appearances:(Court Reporter: H. Alcaraz), filed. (lre4)

Aug. 29, 2024

Aug. 29, 2024

91

TRANSCRIPT re: Motion Hearing held on 8/9/24 before Judge Alfred H Bennett. Court Reporter/Transcriber Heather Alcaraz. Ordering Party Jason Manuel Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/9/2024., filed. (Alcaraz, Heather) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

Sept. 10, 2024

Sept. 10, 2024

92

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 91 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (dah4) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Sept. 11, 2024

Sept. 11, 2024

93

ORDER granting 49 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting in part and denying in part 50 Motion to Dismiss.(Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (lre4) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Sept. 13, 2024

Sept. 13, 2024

RECAP
94

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Colony Ridge BV, LLC, Colony Ridge Development, LLC, Colony Ridge Land, LLC, Colony Ridge, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Abrams, Michael) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

1 Proposed Order

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Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 20, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Texas 4:23-cv-04729

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket