Scheduling order sets initial pretrial conference and discovery deadlines in Alexandria case

The court set the initial pretrial conference for February 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Alexandria Courtroom 501. Magistrate Judge Lindsey R.

Vaala will preside over this conference. The parties must complete discovery by June 12, 2026. The final pretrial conference is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., to be held telephonically before District Judge Anthony J.

Trenga. Judge Trenga signed the scheduling order on January 22, 2026. The order includes a magistrate consent form and a pretrial notice.

The case remains active, but the docket number and filing date are not publicly available. The presiding district judge has been identified as Anthony J. Trenga, but no other judicial assignments have been made.

The court has not disclosed the specific claims or parties involved. The scheduling order establishes the timeline for discovery and pretrial proceedings, marking the early procedural phase of the litigation.

Magistrate Judge Vaala’s role in the initial conference suggests the court will address early case management issues, including discovery disputes and scheduling. The telephonic final pretrial conference before Judge Trenga will likely focus on trial readiness and any outstanding motions. The timeline indicates discovery will span nearly four months, a standard period for complex federal cases.

No substantive rulings or motions have been recorded publicly. The case appears to be in the initial stages, with the court setting deadlines to move the litigation forward. The absence of a docket number limits access to case details, but the court’s scheduling order provides a framework for upcoming procedural steps.