Ngozi Paula Ejim v. Thomas J. Henry, PLLC, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas adopted a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation in Ngozi Paula Ejim’s action against Thomas J. Henry, PLLC and others. The court overruled the plaintiff’s objections, dismissed claims against Amber Petrig Simon, granted a motion to compel arbitration as to the remaining defendants, and stayed the case pending arbitration.

Holdings

1. The district court adopted the Report and Recommendation and overruled Plaintiff's objections after conducting de novo review.
2. The court granted Amber Petrig Simon's motions to dismiss and dismissed her from the lawsuit.
3. The court granted Thomas J. Henry, PLLC, Emilia Cummings, Elena Fabrin, Jack Genovese II, Laurie Dobson, and Tanya Bachand's motion to compel arbitration and stayed the case as to those defendants pending resolution of the arbitration proceedings.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation should be adopted after de novo review of Plaintiff's objections.
2. Whether Amber Petrig Simon's motions to dismiss should be granted.
3. Whether the remaining defendants' motion to compel arbitration should be granted and the case stayed as to those defendants pending arbitration.

Disposition

other