Damaka, Inc. v. The Cigna Group

2:25-cv-00594

Overview

Case Number 2:25-cv-00594

Filing Date 2025-05-30

Status Litigation filed

Court District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 28:1338 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc.

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Ricardo Joel Bonilla

Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 747-5071

Fax: +1 (214) 747-2091

1717 Main Street, Suite 5000, Dallas, TX 75201

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Ricardo Joel Bonilla

Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 747-5071

Fax: +1 (214) 747-2091

1717 Main Street, Suite 5000, Dallas, TX 75201

The Cigna Group

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Ricardo Joel Bonilla

Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 747-5071

Fax: +1 (214) 747-2091

1717 Main Street, Suite 5000, Dallas, TX 75201

Plaintiff

Damaka, Inc.

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Justin Kurt Truelove

Truelove Law Firm

Tel: +1 (903) 938-8321

Fax: +1 (903) 215-8510

207 N Wellington, P O Box 1409

Alfred Ross Fabricant

Fabricant LLP - NY

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

230 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor W.

Vincent J Rubino , III

Fabricant LLP - NY

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

230 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor W.

Peter Lambrianakos

Fabricant LLP

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 South

Jacob Daniel Ostling

Fabricant LLP - Rye

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

411 Theodore Fremd Road, Suite 206 South

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Rodney Gilstrap

Patents Involved

5 Patents

There are 5 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US9027032	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US9578092	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US9270744	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US11576046	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US11930362	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10874210.), filed by Damaka, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 9,027,032, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Patent No. 9,578,092, # 3 Exhibit C - U.S. Patent No. 9,270,744, # 4 Exhibit D - U.S. Patent No. 11,576,046, # 5 Exhibit E - U.S. Patent No. 11,930,362, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

2025-05-30

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10874210.), filed by Damaka, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 9,027,032, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Patent No. 9,578,092, # 3 Exhibit C - U.S. Patent No. 9,270,744, # 4 Exhibit D - U.S. Patent No. 11,576,046, # 5 Exhibit E - U.S. Patent No. 11,930,362, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10874210.), filed by Damaka, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 9,027,032, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Patent No. 9,578,092, # 3 Exhibit C - U.S. Patent No. 9,270,744, # 4 Exhibit D - U.S. Patent No. 11,576,046, # 5 Exhibit E - U.S. Patent No. 11,930,362, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10874210.), filed by Damaka, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 9,027,032, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Patent No. 9,578,092, # 3 Exhibit C - U.S. Patent No. 9,270,744, # 4 Exhibit D - U.S. Patent No. 11,576,046, # 5 Exhibit E - U.S. Patent No. 11,930,362, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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Damaka, Inc. v. The Cigna Group

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc.

Represented By

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

Represented By

The Cigna Group

Represented By

Plaintiff

Damaka, Inc.

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Damaka, Inc. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alfred Ross Fabricant on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter Lambrianakos on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vincent J Rubino, III on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jacob Daniel Ostling on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Ostling, Jacob) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

SUMMONS Issued as to Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Attachment(s), # 2 Additional Attachment(s))(NKL) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Damaka, Inc.. The Cigna Group served on 6/11/2025. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Damaka, Inc.. Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc. served on 6/11/2025. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Damaka, Inc.. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company served on 6/11/2025. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, The Cigna Group. Summons originally served on 6/11/2025. Agreed new answer date is 8/1/2025.(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, The Cigna Group. Summons originally served on 6/11/2025. Agreed new answer date is 8/18/2025.(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

ORDER - Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 9/30/2025 at 09:30 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/15/2025. (NKL) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss For Ineligibility Under 35 U.S.C. § 101 by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,, COUNTERCLAIM against Damaka, Inc. by Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, The Cigna Group.(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

JOINT NOTICE Joint Position Statement Regarding § 101 Claim Construction by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group (Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Damaka, Inc. v. The Cigna Group

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company Follow

Represented By

The Cigna Group Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Damaka, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Damaka, Inc. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alfred Ross Fabricant on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter Lambrianakos on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vincent J Rubino, III on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jacob Daniel Ostling on behalf of Damaka, Inc. (Ostling, Jacob) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

SUMMONS Issued as to Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Attachment(s), # 2 Additional Attachment(s))(NKL) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Damaka, Inc.. The Cigna Group served on 6/11/2025. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Damaka, Inc.. Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc. served on 6/11/2025. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Damaka, Inc.. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company served on 6/11/2025. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, The Cigna Group. Summons originally served on 6/11/2025. Agreed new answer date is 8/1/2025.(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, The Cigna Group. Summons originally served on 6/11/2025. Agreed new answer date is 8/18/2025.(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

ORDER - Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 9/30/2025 at 09:30 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/15/2025. (NKL) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss For Ineligibility Under 35 U.S.C. § 101 by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,, COUNTERCLAIM against Damaka, Inc. by Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, The Cigna Group.(Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

JOINT NOTICE Joint Position Statement Regarding § 101 Claim Construction by Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc., The Cigna Group (Bonilla, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Track Case Updates

Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc.

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

The Cigna Group

Damaka, Inc.