Evidence Record
Exhibit 19
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 112162576 By: Alyssa Henderson Filed: 3/9/2026 11:02 AM Pgs-1
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Court Order 129th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas Civil litigation - judgment enforcement proceedings 2026-03-09 to 2026-03-13
case_dismissaljudgment_enforcementvoluntary_withdrawal
Analytical Frame
Legal proceedings termination via nonsuit
Analytical Summary
This court order documents the voluntary dismissal of judgment enforcement proceedings in Harris County, Texas. On March 9, 2026, plaintiffs Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC and Secure Community, LLC filed a Notice of Nonsuit to withdraw their claims seeking to collect and enforce a judgment against Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt individually. Judge Michael Romy of the 129th Judicial District Court signed the order on March 13, 2026, formally dismissing all claims with each party bearing their own costs and fees. The case represents the termination of post-judgment collection efforts without indicating whether the underlying judgment was satisfied or what motivated the withdrawal.
Key Points
- Plaintiffs filed Notice of Nonsuit on March 9, 2026 to voluntarily dismiss their judgment enforcement claims
- Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC and Secure Community, LLC were seeking to collect on an underlying judgment
- Defendants were Cyberlux Corporation (corporate entity) and Mark Schmidt (individual)
- Court granted dismissal on March 13, 2026 with each party bearing their own costs
- No indication provided regarding satisfaction of underlying judgment or reason for withdrawal
Stage 2
Core — Entities, Events, Claims
12 nodes
ENT-001
Entity
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC
Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC - plaintiff and judgment-creditor in Harris County enforcement proceedings
Page 2 — ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC, and
SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC,
Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors,
ENT-002
Entity
Secure Community, LLC
Secure Community, LLC - co-plaintiff and judgment-creditor alongside Atlantic Wave Holdings
Page 2 — ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC, and
SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC,
Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors,
ENT-003
Entity
Cyberlux Corporation
Cyberlux Corporation - defendant and judgment-debtor, corporate entity subject to enforcement action
Page 2 — CYBERLUX CORPORATION and MARK
SCHMIDT, Individually,
Defendants/Judgment-Debtors.
ENT-004
Entity
Mark Schmidt
Mark Schmidt - individual defendant and judgment-debtor, named individually in enforcement proceedings
Page 2 — CYBERLUX CORPORATION and MARK
SCHMIDT, Individually,
Defendants/Judgment-Debtors.
ENT-005
Entity
Judge Michael Romy
Judge Michael Romy - presiding judge of the 129th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas, who signed the dismissal order
Page 2 — Signed:
3/13/2026
Michael Romy
Presiding Judge
129th Judicial District Court
Harris County, Texas
ENT-006
Entity
129th Judicial District Court
129th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas - court with jurisdiction over the judgment enforcement proceedings
Page 2 — IN THE DISTRICT COURT
4A
129th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
EVT-001
Event
Notice of Nonsuit Filed
Filing of Notice of Nonsuit on March 9, 2026 by plaintiffs Atlantic Wave Holdings and Secure Community to voluntarily dismiss their judgment enforcement claims
Page 2 — Pursuant to the Notice of Nonsuit filed on March 9, 2026, the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding
EVT-002
Event
Court Order Signed
Judge Michael Romy signed the Order on Nonsuit on March 13, 2026, formally dismissing all claims in the judgment enforcement proceeding
Page 2 — SIGNED on March
2026
Signed:
3/13/2026
Michael Romy
Presiding Judge
EVT-003
Event
Case Dismissal
Claims against Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt were dismissed pursuant to the Notice of Nonsuit, terminating the judgment enforcement proceedings
Page 2 — the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt are hereby DISMISSED.
EVT-004
Event
Document Filed in Federal Case
This Harris County court order was filed as Exhibit 19 in federal case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG on April 15, 2026
Page 1 — Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-21 Filed 04/15/26 Page 1 of 2 PageID# 2862
EXHIBIT 19
CLM-001
Claim
Judgment Enforcement Claims
Atlantic Wave Holdings and Secure Community sought to collect and enforce an underlying judgment against Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt
Page 2 — the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt
CLM-002
Claim
Cost Allocation
Each party is responsible for the costs and fees they individually incurred in the proceedings
Page 2 — All costs and fees are paid by the parties that incurred them.
Stage 3
In Situ — Quotations, Tells, Tensions, Questions
5 nodes
TEN-001
Tension
Individual vs Corporate Liability
Mark Schmidt was named individually as a judgment-debtor separate from Cyberlux Corporation, suggesting potential piercing of corporate veil or personal guarantee liability
Page 2 — CYBERLUX CORPORATION and MARK
SCHMIDT, Individually,
Defendants/Judgment-Debtors.
QST-001
Question
Underlying Judgment Details
What was the nature and amount of the underlying judgment that Atlantic Wave Holdings and Secure Community were attempting to enforce?
Page 2 — the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding
QST-002
Question
Reason for Nonsuit
Why did the plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss their judgment enforcement claims? Was the judgment satisfied, was there a settlement, or were there other strategic reasons?
Page 2 — Pursuant to the Notice of Nonsuit filed on March 9, 2026, the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt are hereby DISMISSED.
QST-003
Question
Federal Case Connection
Why was this state court order filed as an exhibit in federal case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG, and what is the relationship between the state and federal proceedings?
Page 1 — Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-21 Filed 04/15/26 Page 1 of 2 PageID# 2862
EXHIBIT 19
QST-004
Question
Status of Underlying Judgment
Does the nonsuit affect the validity or enforceability of the underlying judgment, or only the current enforcement proceeding?
Page 2 — the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt are hereby DISMISSED.
Stage 4
Interpretive — Inferences, Omissions, Patterns
6 nodes
INF-001
Inference
Judgment Enforcement Context
This appears to be a post-judgment collection proceeding rather than the underlying litigation. The plaintiffs had already obtained a judgment and were pursuing enforcement mechanisms, which they then voluntarily abandoned.
Page 2 — the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt
INF-002
Inference
Potential Settlement or Satisfaction
The voluntary nonsuit filed by judgment-creditors suggests possible settlement, payment of judgment, or strategic litigation reasons. Creditors typically do not abandon collection efforts without receiving satisfaction or facing insurmountable obstacles.
Page 2 — Pursuant to the Notice of Nonsuit filed on March 9, 2026, the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment
INF-003
Inference
Personal Liability Implications
Mark Schmidt's designation as an individual judgment-debtor alongside Cyberlux Corporation indicates he was held personally liable, possibly through piercing the corporate veil, personal guarantee, or direct involvement in the underlying conduct that led to the judgment.
Page 2 — CYBERLUX CORPORATION and MARK
SCHMIDT, Individually,
Defendants/Judgment-Debtors.
OMI-001
Omission
No Terms of Resolution
The order provides no information about whether the underlying judgment was satisfied, settled, or remains unpaid. This absence is notable given that creditors are voluntarily dismissing collection efforts.
Page 2 — Pursuant to the Notice of Nonsuit filed on March 9, 2026, the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt are hereby DISMISSED.
OMI-002
Omission
No Underlying Case Details
The order references 'the underlying judgment' and assigns a cause number (2024-48085) but provides no details about the original dispute, the basis for the judgment, or the amount owed.
Page 2 — CAUSE NO. 2024-48085
ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC, and
SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC,
Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors,
OMI-003
Omission
No Federal Case Context
While the document indicates it was filed as Exhibit 19 in a federal case, no explanation is provided for why a state court dismissal order is relevant to federal proceedings or what those federal proceedings involve.
Page 1 — Case 3:25-cv-00483-JAG Document 175-21 Filed 04/15/26 Page 1 of 2 PageID# 2862
EXHIBIT 19
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2 pages · 1163 charactersEXHIBIT 19
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 112162576 By: Alyssa Henderson Filed: 3/9/2026 11:02 AM Pgs-1
CAUSE NO. 2024-48085
ATLANTIC WAVE HOLDINGS, LLC, and § §
SECURE COMMUNITY, LLC, Plaintiffs/Judgment-Creditors, S 8 V. CYBERLUX CORPORATION and MARK g 8 9 SCHMIDT, Individually, § Defendants/Judgment-Debtors. 8 ORDER ON NONSUIT
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
129th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Pursuant to the Notice of Nonsuit filed on March 9, 2026, the claims of Plaintiffs/Judgment- Creditors Atlantic Wave Holdings, LLC, and Secure Community_ LLC, to collect and enforce the underlying judgment in this proceeding against Defendants/Judgment-Debtors Cyberlux Corporation and Mark Schmidt are hereby DISMISSED. All costs and fees are paid by the parties that incurred them.
SIGNED on March 2026
Signed:
3/13/2026
Michael Romy
Presiding Judge 129th Judicial District Court Harris County, Texas
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