Skaugstad et al v. Tie Lasater et al
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| Judge: | Stephanie M Rose |
| Referred: | Stephen B Jackson, Jr |
| Case #: | 3:25-cv-00127 |
| Nature of Suit | 370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud |
| Cause | 28:1331fr Fed. Question: Fraud |
| Case Filed: | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Last checked: Sunday May 17, 2026 2:34 AM CDT |
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Defendant
KCAP Re Fund II, LLC
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Defendant
KeyCity Capital, LLC
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Defendant
Tie Lasater
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Plaintiff
Charles Skaugstad
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Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC
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Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC
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Plaintiff
Town Square Developers, L.L.P.
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| Docket last updated: 10 hours ago |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | ||
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/26/2026.(Morgan, Rachel) |
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| Friday, October 09, 2026 | ||
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MOTION to Compel Document Production by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/23/2026.(Tschoepe, Justin) |
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| Thursday, October 08, 2026 | ||
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RESPONSE to Motion re44 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. Replies due by 10/15/2026.(Tschoepe, Justin) |
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| Tuesday, October 06, 2026 | ||
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/20/2026. (Erickson, Benjamin) |
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| Friday, October 02, 2026 | ||
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order
Order (Seal Entry Optional) ~Util - Set Hearings
Fri 10/02 9:51 AM
TEXT ORDER RESETTING TRIAL : The Jury Trial for this case will begin on September 27, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in the Davenport Courthouse before Chief Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Estimated length is 5 days. A Final Pretrial Conference will be held on September 1, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. in the Davenport Courthouse before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 10/2/2026. (jeb) |
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| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | ||
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order
Continue
Tue 09/22 1:55 PM
TEXT ORDER granting41 Agreed Motion for Continuance and Entry of Amended Scheduling Order. Plaintiffs must designate expert witnesses and disclose their written reports by January 11, 2027. Defendants must designate expert witnesses and disclose their written reports by February 12, 2027. Plaintiffs must designate rebuttal expert witnesses and disclose their written reports by March 5, 2027. Discovery must be completed by March 12, 2027. Dispositive motions must be filed by March 12, 2027. The trial and final pretrial conference will be rescheduled by a separate order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 9/22/2026. (jeb) |
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Consent MOTION to Continue Agreed Motion for Continuance and Entry of Amended Scheduling Order by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/6/2026.(Tschoepe, Justin) |
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| Monday, September 21, 2026 | ||
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ORDER denying without prejudice39 Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendants. Defendants to have new counsel appear by October 5, 2026. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 9/21/2026. (jeb) |
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| Monday, September 14, 2026 | ||
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 9/28/2026. (Erickson, Benjamin) |
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| Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | ||
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NOTICE of Appearance by Guy R. Cook on behalf of KeyCity Fund Management, LLC (Cook, Guy) |
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| Friday, July 31, 2026 | ||
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ANSWER to35 Amended Complaint by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.(Erickson, Benjamin) |
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| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | ||
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Summons Issued to Counsel for Service regarding35 .(kjw) |
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| Monday, July 20, 2026 | ||
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Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater., filed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC.(O'Rourke, Jason) |
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| Friday, July 17, 2026 | ||
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order
Leave to File
Fri 07/17 4:48 PM
TEXT ORDER granting33 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file the proposed amended complaint and have until July 21, 2026 to do so. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 7/17/2026. (jeb) |
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Unresisted MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 7/31/2026.(Mangieri, Grace) |
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STIPULATION Joint Stipulation of Dismissal of KCAP RE FUND II, LLC and Proposed Order by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (Mangieri, Grace) |
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| Tuesday, June 02, 2026 | ||
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Certified Copy request from Texas State Securities Board. (kjw) |
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| Friday, April 10, 2026 | ||
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 04/10 1:22 PM
TEXT ORDER granting29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Brenton J. Browne. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 4/10/2026. (nla) |
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| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | ||
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5969177 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | ||
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ANSWER to21 Amended Complaint by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater.(Cook, Guy) |
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NOTICE by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC of Bankruptcy Filing .(Cook, Guy) |
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| Thursday, January 15, 2026 | ||
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ORDER REGARDING FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE REQUIREMENTS. See order for particulars and deadlines. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 1/15/2026.(jeb) |
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SCHEDULING AND TRIAL SETTING ORDER . Initial Disclosures due by 1/29/2026. Motions to Add Parties due by 7/17/2026. Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 7/17/2026. Plaintiffs Expert Witness Disclosures due by 8/17/2026. Defendants Expert Witness Disclosures due by 9/16/2026. Plaintiffs Rebuttal Expert Witness Disclosures due by 10/9/2026. Discovery Deadline 10/16/2026. Dispositive Motion Deadline 10/16/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/3/2027 at 11:00 a.m. in Davenport Courthouse before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Jury Trial set to begin 3/29/2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Davenport Courthouse before Chief Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Estimated length 5 days. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 1/15/2026. (jeb) |
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Scheduling Conference
Thu 01/15 10:28 AM
TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr.: Scheduling Conference held on 1/15/2026. Attorneys Bonnie Fraase & Grace Mangieri appeared for plaintiffs. Attorney Rachel Morgan appeared for defendants. Scheduling order to be entered. Court Time: 20 minutes. (jeb) |
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| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | ||
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Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC. (Erickson, Benjamin) |
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| Monday, January 12, 2026 | ||
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NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Marie Morgan on behalf of KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater (Morgan, Rachel) |
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| Thursday, January 08, 2026 | ||
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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. All Defendants., filed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC.(O'Rourke, Jason) |
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| Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | ||
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PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND DISCOVERY PLAN . (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Grace Ellen Mangieri on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mangieri, Grace) |
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| Friday, January 02, 2026 | ||
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order
Order (Seal Entry Optional) ~Util - Set Hearings
Fri 01/02 2:17 PM
TEXT ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: A Scheduling Conference will be held by video on January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. The parties must confer and file by January 9, 2026 a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan as provided under L.R. 16. A link to join the video conference will be emailed to counsel. Recording or broadcasting of the video conference is prohibited. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 1/2/2026. (jeb) |
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| Friday, December 19, 2025 | ||
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Fri 12/19 1:37 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Corporate Disclosure Statement deadline set for defendant 1/9/2026. (btg) |
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| Thursday, December 18, 2025 | ||
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ANSWER to Complaint by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater.(Erickson, Benjamin) |
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. Tie Lasater served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE of Appearance by Guy R. Cook on behalf of All Defendants (Cook, Guy) |
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| Friday, December 12, 2025 | ||
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Extension of Time to Answer
Fri 12/12 9:13 AM
TEXT ORDER granting13 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Responsive Pleading. Defendants have until December 18, 2025 to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 12/12/2025. (jeb) |
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| Thursday, December 11, 2025 | ||
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Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. (Erickson, Benjamin) |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Ted Erickson on behalf of KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater (Erickson, Benjamin) |
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| Tuesday, December 02, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P. Diversity Case Disclosure Statement . (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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| Friday, November 21, 2025 | ||
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 11/21 3:42 PM
TEXT ORDER granting4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Bonnie C. Fraase; granting5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Justin Tschoepe; granting6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice R. Paul Yetter. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 11/21/2025. (btg) |
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. KeyCity Capital, LLC served on 11/20/2025, answer due 12/11/2025. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. KCAP Re Fund II, LLC served on 11/20/2025, answer due 12/11/2025. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5881951 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5881942 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5881937 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | ||
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Counsel should download the attached corporate disclosure packet in compliance with Local Rule 7.1 for the disclosure statements. Corporate Disclosure Statement deadline set for plaintiff 12/10/2025. (btg) |
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| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | ||
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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason) |
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5879051., filed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 2/16/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 2/16/2026.(O'Rourke, Jason) |
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