VADA, LLC v. Vada LLC et al
| Texas Western District Court | |
| Judge: | David A Ezra |
| Case #: | 1:26-cv-01129 |
| Nature of Suit | 840 Property Rights - Trademark |
| Cause | 15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act) |
| Case Filed: | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Last checked: Sunday Jun 14, 2026 3:35 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Brittany Layne, LLC
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Defendant
Vada LLC
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Plaintiff
Vada, LLC
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| Docket last updated: 6 hours ago |
| Thursday, September 03, 2026 | ||
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Transcript Request (Miscellaneous)
Thu 09/03 3:21 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Vada, LLC for proceedings held on June 9, 2026. Proceedings Transcribed: Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Court Reporter: April Balcombe. (Allen, Vincent) |
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| Monday, August 31, 2026 | ||
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Transcript Filed
Mon 08/31 1:05 PM
Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 6/9/2026, Proceedings Transcribed: MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING. Court Reporter/Transcriber: April Balcombe, Telephone number: 512.925.6810. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 9/21/2026, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/1/2026, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/30/2026, (Balcombe, April) |
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| Monday, July 27, 2026 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Mon 07/27 11:52 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC, re35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Brittany Layne, LLC (Lanquist, Edward) |
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| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | ||
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Order of Limited Referral
Wed 07/22 10:01 AM
ORDER of Limited Referral to United States Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower for Mediation re35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) |
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| Monday, July 20, 2026 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Mon 07/20 12:08 PM
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Vada, LLC, re35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Brittany Layne, LLC (Baroody, Theodore) |
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| Monday, July 06, 2026 | ||
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Mon 07/06 2:48 PM
ANSWER to31 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Vada LLC.(Douglass, Scott) |
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Dismiss
Mon 07/06 2:42 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Brittany Layne, LLC. (Douglass, Scott) |
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Notice
Mon 07/06 1:48 PM
NOTICE (JOINT) TO COURT REGARDING MEDIATION by Vada, LLC (Baroody, Theodore) |
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| Thursday, July 02, 2026 | ||
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
Thu 07/02 9:26 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alexis Nicole Del Rio on behalf of Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC. Attorney Alexis Nicole Del Rio added to party Brittany Layne, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Alexis Nicole Del Rio added to party Vada LLC(pty:dft) (Del Rio, Alexis) |
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| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | ||
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Transcript Request (Miscellaneous)
Tue 06/30 2:32 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC for proceedings held on June 9, 2026. Proceedings Transcribed: Temporary Restraining Order & Preliminary Injunction.. (Douglass, Scott) |
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| Monday, June 22, 2026 | ||
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Order on Motion to Dismiss
Mon 06/22 10:28 AM
Text Order MOOTING9 Motion to Dismiss WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO REFILING in light of31 Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LDlc) |
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| Friday, June 19, 2026 | ||
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Amended Complaint
Fri 06/19 4:38 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants amending, filed by Vada, LLC.(Baroody, Theodore) |
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| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | ||
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Sealed Order
Thu 06/11 1:08 PM
SEALED ORDER DENYING4 Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) |
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| Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | ||
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Exhibit List
Fri 06/12 10:32 AM
Defendant's Exhibit List re26 Motion Hearing by Brittany Layne, LLC and Vada LLC.(cc3) |
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Exhibit List
Fri 06/12 10:29 AM
Plaintiff's Exhibit List re26 Motion Hearing by Vada, LLC.(cc3) |
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Witness List
Wed 06/10 4:47 PM
Witness List for26 Motion Hearing held on 06/09/2026 by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC, Vada, LLC. (pg) Modified on 6/10/2026 to link to Motion Hearing event (pg) |
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Motion Hearing
Wed 06/10 4:45 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David A. Ezra: Motion Hearing held on 6/9/2026 re4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Vada, LLC. Motion Taken under Advisement. Written Order Forthcoming. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter April Balcombe.)(pg) |
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| Monday, June 08, 2026 | ||
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Witness List
Mon 06/08 2:33 PM
Witness List by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC. (Douglass, Scott) |
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Witness List
Mon 06/08 12:56 PM
Witness List by Vada, LLC. (Baroody, Theodore) |
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| Sunday, June 07, 2026 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Sun 06/07 10:11 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC, re9 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) filed by Defendant Brittany Layne, LLC, Defendant Vada LLC (Douglass, Scott) |
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| Thursday, June 04, 2026 | ||
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Sealed Document
Thu 06/04 12:27 PM
Reply Brief in Support of4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Vada, LLC pursuant to W.D. Texas SDS procedures. (cc3) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document
Thu 06/04 10:04 AM
Text Order GRANTING 21 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. The Clerk is DIRECTED to file Plaintiff's Reply Brief [21-1] with accompanying exhibits [21-2] and [21-3] on the docket UNDER SEAL. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LDlc) |
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| Wednesday, June 03, 2026 | ||
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Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document
Thu 06/04 9:44 AM
Motion to File Documents under Seal by Vada, LLC pursuant to W.D. Texas SDS procedures (cc3) |
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| Monday, June 01, 2026 | ||
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Order on Motion for Discovery
Mon 06/01 2:37 PM
ORDER GRANTING12 Opposed MOTION for Discovery (Expedited). Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) |
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Reply to Response to Motion
Mon 06/01 12:52 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Vada, LLC, re12 Opposed MOTION for Discovery (Expedited) filed by Plaintiff Vada, LLC (Baroody, Theodore) |
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| Friday, May 29, 2026 | ||
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Response to Motion
Fri 05/29 3:18 PM
RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC, re12 Opposed MOTION for Discovery (Expedited) filed by Plaintiff Vada, LLC (Douglass, Scott) |
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | ||
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Order on Motion to Expedite
Wed 05/27 12:26 PM
ORDER GRANTING13 Motion to Expedite Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 05/27 12:22 PM
ORDER GRANTING10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to EDWARD D. LANQUIST. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ||
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Proposed Order
Tue 05/26 2:50 PM
Proposed Order to13 MOTION to Expedite Opposed Plaintiff's Motion for Expedited Discovery by Vada, LLC. (Baroody, Theodore) |
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Proposed Order
Tue 05/26 2:48 PM
Proposed Order to12 Opposed MOTION for Discovery (Expedited) by Vada, LLC. (Baroody, Theodore) |
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Expedite
Tue 05/26 2:02 PM
MOTION to Expedite Opposed Plaintiff's Motion for Expedited Discovery by Vada, LLC. (Baroody, Theodore) |
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Discovery
Tue 05/26 1:56 PM
Opposed MOTION for Discovery (Expedited) by Vada, LLC. (Baroody, Theodore) |
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| Friday, May 22, 2026 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Fri 05/22 4:01 PM
Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC, re4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Vada, LLC(Douglass, Scott) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 05/22 1:20 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Scott M. Douglass on behalf of Edward D. Lanquist, Jr. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-22001497) by on behalf of Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC. (Douglass, Scott) |
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Dismiss
Fri 05/22 10:27 AM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) by Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC.(Douglass, Scott) |
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Notice
Fri 05/08 6:00 PM
NOTICE of Filing of Certificate of Service of Dkt. 7 by Vada, LLC (Baroody, Theodore) |
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Order Setting Briefing Schedule ~Util - Set Hearings
Fri 05/08 5:15 PM
ORDER SETTING PI BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING. (Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 6/9/2026 01:30 PM before Judge David A. Ezra). Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cnr) |
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| Wednesday, May 06, 2026 | ||
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Order on Motion for TRO
Wed 05/06 1:27 PM
ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE4 Motion for TRO. Based on the foregoing, the Court DENIES IN PART Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (Dkt. # 4.) Specifically, Plaintiffs Motion for a TRO is denied. The Court will HOLD IN ABEYANCE Plaintiffs request for preliminary injunction until defendants make a formal appearance in this case. A briefing schedule and hearing will be set by separate Order. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (pg) |
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| Thursday, April 30, 2026 | ||
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Summons Issued
Thu 04/30 3:05 PM
Summons Issued as to Brittany Layne, LLC, Vada LLC. (cr5) |
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Temporary Restraining Order
Thu 04/30 1:46 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by VADA, LLC.(Allen, Vincent) |
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Disclosure Statement (Rule 7)
Thu 04/30 1:16 PM
RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by VADA, LLC. (Allen, Vincent) |
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Request for Issuance of Summons
Thu 04/30 1:13 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by VADA, LLC. (Allen, Vincent) |
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Complaint
Thu 04/30 1:09 PM
COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-21862854), filed by VADA, LLC.(Allen, Vincent) (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/30/2026 to flatten document) (cr5) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Thu 04/30 2:25 PM
Case assigned to Judge David A. Ezra. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (cr5) |
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To be Referred to AU Mag Judge
Thu 04/30 2:26 PM
If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Howell. (cr5) |
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Jury Demand
Thu 04/30 2:26 PM
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Vada, LLC. (cr5) |
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