Case: Arauz v. Truist Financial Corporation

4:26-cv-00371 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma

Filed Date: June 18, 2026

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Case Summary

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MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed suit in federal court on behalf of Oscar Guillén Arauz, a DACA recipient, challenging the lending practices of Sheffield Financial, a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation, and Matt’s ATV & Offroad. The lawsuit alleges that Sheffield Financial and Matt’s ATV & Offroad unlawfully denied Guillén Arauz credit because the companies require applicants to be either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, in violation of federal civil rights law. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

This case is ongoing.

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Jinan Abufarha (9/19/2026)

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For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73505282/parties/arauz-v-truist-financial-corporation/


Attorney for Plaintiff

Lizama, Marvin Geovanny (Oklahoma)

Lozada, Luis Leonardo (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Defendant

Baughan, Nancy H. (Oklahoma)

Bower, Rebeccah Lynn (Oklahoma)

Hatfield, Lincoln (Oklahoma)

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June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73505282/arauz-v-truist-financial-corporation/

Last updated Sept. 19, 2026, 11:15 p.m.

Docket for: Arauz v. Truist Financial Corporation
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1 June 18, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (paid $405 filing fee; receipt number AOKNDC-3413423) by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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2 June 18, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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3 June 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Court Clerk, directing Oscar Guillen Arauz to file a Disclosure Statement pursuant to FRCvP 7.1 and LCvR 7.1-1, if applicable. The parties shall use the form entitled Disclosure Statement available on the Courts website. (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (mm, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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4 June 22, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF CASE TO A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. ACTION REQUIRED: This case has been randomly assigned to a United States magistrate judge for all purposes, including trial, final entry of judgment, and direct review by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before the assigned Magistrate Judge, if the attached form is not signed and returned within the applicable deadline. The plaintiff or removing party must serve a copy of this notice upon all other parties to this action. (mm, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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5 June 22, 2026

SUMMONS Issued by Court Clerk as to All Defendants (mm, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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6 July 1, 2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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7 July 6, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Mark T Steele Pursuant to LGnR4-4(a), the Court hereby directs Marvin Lizama to file an entry of appearance on behalf of his client no later than July 13, 2026., setting/resetting deadline(s)/hearing(s): ( Miscellaneous Deadline set for 7/13/2026) (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (lmt, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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8 July 6, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Mark T Steele Counsel for Plaintiff is hereby directed to file a disclosure statement utilizing the current form available on the Court's website (see Docket No. 3), on or before July 13, 2026., setting/resetting deadline(s)/hearing(s): ( Miscellaneous Deadline set for 7/13/2026) (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (lmt, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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9 July 10, 2026

Amended DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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10 July 13, 2026

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Marvin Geovanny Lizama on behalf of Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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11 July 29, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Thomas Andrew Saenz to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $125 PHV fee; receipt number AOKNDC-3434441) by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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12 July 29, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Luis Lozada to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $125 PHV fee; receipt number AOKNDC-3434445) by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lizama, Marvin) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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13 July 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Mark T Steele ; granting Plaintiff's motion to admit pro hac vice (Docket No. 11). Thomas Andrew Saenz is admitted pro hac vice and is further directed to file a separate entry of appearance forthwith ; granting 11 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Re: 11 MOTION for Attorney(s) Thomas Andrew Saenz to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $125 PHV fee; receipt number AOKNDC-3434441) ) (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (MTS2, Chambers) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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14 July 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Mark T Steele ; granting Plaintiff's motion to admit pro hac vice (Docket No. 12). Luis Lozada is admitted pro hac vice and is further directed to file a separate entry of appearance forthwith ; granting 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Re: 12 MOTION for Attorney(s) Luis Lozada to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $125 PHV fee; receipt number AOKNDC-3434445) ) (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (MTS2, Chambers) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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15 Aug. 7, 2026

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Luis Leonardo Lozada on behalf of Oscar Guillen Arauz [Note: Attorney Luis Leonardo Lozada added to party Oscar Guillen Arauz(pty:pla).] (Lozada, Luis) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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16 Aug. 11, 2026

WAIVER of Service of Summons sent to Truist Financial Corporation Returned Executed (Re: 1 Complaint ) by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lozada, Luis) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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17 Aug. 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Court Clerk, directing Robert J. McGahan to file by 9/11/2026 a Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice per LGnR4-2. Additionally, if you intend to practice in this district in the future and want to become a member of this district, please submit an application for attorney admission. (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (eaw, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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18 Sept. 4, 2026

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Lincoln Hatfield on behalf of Truist Financial Corporation [Note: Attorney Lincoln Hatfield added to party Truist Financial Corporation(pty:dft).] (Hatfield, Lincoln) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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19 Sept. 4, 2026

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Nancy H. Baughan on behalf of Truist Financial Corporation [Note: Attorney Nancy H. Baughan added to party Truist Financial Corporation(pty:dft).] (Baughan, Nancy) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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20 Sept. 8, 2026

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Rebeccah Lynn Bower on behalf of Truist Financial Corporation [Note: Attorney Rebeccah Lynn Bower added to party Truist Financial Corporation(pty:dft).] (Bower, Rebeccah) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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21 Sept. 8, 2026

MINUTE ORDER by Court Clerk, directing Truist Financial Corporation to file a Disclosure Statement pursuant to FRCvP 7.1 and LCvR 7.1-1, if applicable. The parties shall use the form entitled Disclosure Statement available on the Courts website. (This entry is the Official Order of the Court. No document is attached.) (kv, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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22 Sept. 11, 2026

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Matt's ATV & Offroad, Truist Bank (Re: 1 Complaint ) by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lozada, Luis) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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23 Sept. 17, 2026

WAIVER of Service as to First Amended Complaint (Re: 22 Amended Complaint ) by Truist Bank (McGahan, Robert) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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24 Sept. 17, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed re: Matt's ATV & Offroad (Re: 1 Complaint ) by Oscar Guillen Arauz (Lozada, Luis) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Oklahoma

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 18, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Oklahoma 4:26-cv-00371

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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