Transfer Order from the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation: We conclude that the Northern District of Texas is an appropriate transferee district. IT IS ORDERED that the actions listed on Schedule A and pending outside the Northern District of Texas are transferred to the Northern District of Texas and, with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Ada E. Brown for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #1: Prior to the initial status conference and an entry of Case Management Orders governing further pretrial proceedings in this case, the provisions of this Order shall govern the practice and procedure of those actions that are transferred to this Court by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. This Order shall also apply to any actions later filed in, removed to, or transferred to this Court ("tag-along actions"). If any attorneys wish to serve on the Plaintiff Steering Committee, they are instructed to file into the record an application with support regarding the position sought by 8/7/2024. The Court also instructs Defense Counsel to file into the record their positions on the necessity, if any, to designate lead defense counsel or a defense steering committee or both by 8/7/2024. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 7/24/2024) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #2: The Court appoints the below leadership structure for Plaintiffs. See Organizational Structures, Ann. Manual Complex Lit. § 10.221 (4th ed.). The Court has reviewed the applications counsel submitted and concludes that all of the lawyers applying for leadership positions have satisfactory qualifications, credentials, and experience to serve in leadership roles in the litigation. See Courts Responsibilities, Ann. Manual Complex Lit. § 10.224 (4th ed.). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/14/2024) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #3: NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE W. ROYAL FURGESON, JR. (RET.) AS SPECIAL MASTER:

After reviewing this Order and Judge W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. (ret.)'s affidavit, the parties are required by 9/11/2024, to either (i) file their consent to the appointment of Judge W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. (ret.) as Special Master or (ii) file their objection to said appointment. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/21/2024) (Attachments: # 1 J Furgeson Affidavit) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #4: GIVING NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF CRAIG BALL AS SPECIAL MASTER FOR ESI AND DISCOVERY:

After reviewing this Order and Craig Ball's affidavit, the parties are required by 9/11/2024, to either (i) file their consent to the appointment of Craig Ball as Special Master for ESI and Discovery or (ii) file their objection to said appointment. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/21/2024) (Attachments: # 1 Craig Ball Affidavit) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #5: An Initial Case Management Conference is set for 9/18/2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 1100 Commerce Street, Room 1310 Dallas, Texas 75242-1003. The Court anticipates the conference shall last approximately two hours in total. Lead and liaison counsel shall be expected to attend in person along with defense counsel. Members of Plaintiffs Executive Committee and Steering Committee may attend in person, as desired. Others may attend remotely. Instructions on remote participation for the Initial Case Management Conference shall be circulated prior to the hearing. This Initial Case Management Conference is open to all Parties. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/27/2024) (twd) (Main Document 14 replaced on 8/27/2024) (twd). Docket text modified on 8/27/2024. 

NOTICE of live-stream link for remote attendance of the 9/18/2024 Initial Case Management Conference set by [172] CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #5. 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #6: In light of the Parties' respective consent and the Court's prior orders referenced herein, it is ORDERED that Judge W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. (Ret.) is appointed as special master in this multidistrict litigation action in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/24/2024) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #7: In light of the Parties' respective consent and the Court's prior orders referenced herein, it is ORDERED that Craig Ball is appointed as special master for ESI and discovery in this multidistrict litigation action in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/24/2024) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #9: A Second Case Management Conference is set for 11/20/2024 at 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1310, 1100 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242-1310 before Judge Ada Brown. The Court anticipates the conference shall last approximately two hours in total. Plaintiff's lead and liaison counsel shall be expected to attend in person along with defense counsel. Members of Plaintiff's Executive Committee and Steering Committee may attend in person, as desired. Others may attend remotely. Instructions on remote participation for the Second Case Management Conference shall be circulated prior to the hearing. This Second Case Management Conference is open to all Parties. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/30/2024) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #10 AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/9/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #11 AGREED FEDERAL RULE OF EVIDENCE 502(d) ORDER. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/9/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #12 STANDING ORDER ON FILING MATERIALS UNDER SEAL. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/9/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #13 ORDER REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 1/10/2025)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #14 STIPULATED PROTOCOL AND ORDER FOR DISCOVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 1/14/2025)

PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER -

Schedule: The Court hereby sets the following schedule of events:

Class Lists delivered to Settlement Administrator June 30, 2025

Notice Program Commencement - August 4, 2025

Notice Program Complete - October 17, 2025

Deadline to file Motion for Final Approval and Application/s for Attorneys Fees, Costs, and Service Awards October 3, 2025

Opt-Out Deadline - October 17, 2025

Objection Deadline - October 17, 2025

Reminder Email Deadline October 29, 2025

Deadline to Respond to Objections - November 18, 2025

Deadline to Submit Claim Forms November 18, 2025

Final Approval Hearing - Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Central Standard Time

The Court further acknowledges the following scheduled events as agreed by the Parties:

Last day for AT&T to fund the initial portion of the AT&T 1 Escrow Account and the AT&T 2 Escrow Account. July 3, 2025

Last day for AT&T to provide Plaintiffs with a confidential written attestation outlining steps to further secure customer information. July 18, 2025

Final Report of Settlement Administrator regarding the number of written requests for exclusions and other items. October 22, 2025

Last day for Defendants to notify Class Counsel and the Court of their intent to terminate this Agreement if a specified number of Settlement Class members opt-out of the Settlement October 31, 2025

Deadline to reply claim deficiency letter and provide requested information. November 21, 2025

Settlement Administrator to provide report summarizing number and breakdown of claims. November 21, 2025

Settlement Administrator to provide declaration regarding results of Notice Program. November 26, 2025.

The Court DENIES the (ECF No. 297) Motion to Intervene without prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 6/20/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #15 NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD J ARSENAULT AS SPECIAL CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION MASTER: After reviewing this Order and Richard J Arsenault's affidavit, the Parties are required within seven (7) calendar days, to either: (i) file their consent to the appointment of Richard J. Arsenault as Special Claims Administration Master, or (ii) file their objection to said appointment. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/3/2025)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #15 NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD J ARSENAULT AS SPECIAL CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION MASTER: After reviewing this Order and Richard J Arsenault's affidavit, the Parties are required within seven (7) calendar days, to either: (i) file their consent to the appointment of Richard J. Arsenault as Special Claims Administration Master, or (ii) file their objection to said appointment. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/3/2025)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #17 ORDER APPOINTING RICHARD J ARSENAULT AS SPECIAL CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION MASTER (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/23/2025) (twd)