Thomas v. Bruss
Plaintiff: Kerry Lee Thomas
Defendant: Eric M. Bruss and Wayne Schultz
Case Number: 25-20590
Filed: December 31, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on June 25, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
June 25, 2026 Filing 46 ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Ms. Brittany Nicole Francis for Appellee Mr. Kerry Lee Thomas [25-20590] (Brittany Nicole Francis ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 01:46 PM]
June 23, 2026 Filing 43 CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Tuesday, 08/04/2026 in New Orleans in the West Courtroom -- AM session. The courtroom deputy assigned to your case is Olivia G. Andry. See the letter attached for full contact information.. [25-20590] (OGA) [Entered: 06/23/2026 02:11 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 41 Paper copies of Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz in 25-20590 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. [25-20590] (SME) [Entered: 06/03/2026 12:19 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 40 Paper copies of Record Excerpts filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz in 25-20590 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due deadline satisfied. [25-20590] (SME) [Entered: 06/03/2026 12:18 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 39 Paper copies of Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz in 25-20590 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20590] (SME) [Entered: 06/03/2026 12:17 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 37 Paper copies of Appellee Brief filed by Appellee Mr. Kerry Lee Thomas in 25-20590 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20590] (SME) [Entered: 05/28/2026 02:26 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 36 CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 08/03/2026. [25-20590] (CBW) [Entered: 05/28/2026 02:02 PM]
May 27, 2026 Filing 34 PAPER COPIES REQUESTED for the Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz in 25-20590 [ # 27 ], Appellee Brief filed by Appellee Mr. Kerry Lee Thomas in 25-20590 [ # 26 ], Record Excerpts filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz in 25-20590 [ # 25 ], Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz in 25-20590 [ # 24 ]. Paper Copies of Brief due on 06/01/2026 for Appellants Eric M. Bruss and Wayne Schultz and Appellee Kerry Lee Thomas.. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 06/01/2026 for Appellants Eric M. Bruss and Wayne Schultz. [25-20590] (OGA) [Entered: 05/27/2026 08:34 AM]
May 14, 2026 Filing 28 BRIEFING COMPLETE. [25-20590] (JAK) [Entered: 05/14/2026 02:35 PM]
May 13, 2026 Filing 27 APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED Reply Brief deadline satisfied [25-20590] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz. Date of service: 05/13/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Clark-Ansani, Francis; Attorney for Appellants: Gould, Hamm, Vinson [25-20590] (Stephanie Anne Hamm ) [Entered: 05/13/2026 04:18 PM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 26 APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED. E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied. Reply Brief due on 05/13/2026 for Appellants Eric M. Bruss and Wayne Schultz. [25-20590] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Kerry Lee Thomas. Date of service: 04/22/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Clark-Ansani, Francis; Attorney for Appellants: Gould, Hamm, Vinson [25-20590] (Alessandro Clark-Ansani ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 10:23 PM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 25 RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. [25-20590] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz. Date of service: 03/23/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Clark-Ansani, Francis; Attorney for Appellants: Gould, Hamm, Vinson [25-20590] (Stephanie Anne Hamm ) [Entered: 03/23/2026 04:14 PM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 24 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Appellee's Brief due on 04/22/2026 for Appellee Kerry Lee Thomas [25-20590] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz. Date of service: 03/23/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Clark-Ansani, Francis; Attorney for Appellants: Gould, Hamm, Vinson [25-20590] (Stephanie Anne Hamm ) [Entered: 03/23/2026 04:12 PM]
February 10, 2026 Filing 22 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 03/23/2026 for Appellants Eric M. Bruss and Wayne Schultz. [25-20590] (MVM) [Entered: 02/10/2026 12:01 PM]
February 10, 2026 Filing 21 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? Yes. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? Yes Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [25-20590] (MVM) [Entered: 02/10/2026 12:00 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 20 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brittany Nicole Francis for party(s) Appellee Kerry Lee Thomas, in case 25-20590 [25-20590] (JAK) [Entered: 01/28/2026 04:02 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 19 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brittany Nicole Francis for party(s) Appellee Kerry Lee Thomas, in case 25-20590 [25-20590] (JAK) [Entered: 01/28/2026 04:00 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 18 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Alessandro Clark-Ansani for party(s) Appellee Kerry Lee Thomas, in case 25-20590 [25-20590] (JAK) [Entered: 01/28/2026 03:55 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 17 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:23-CV-662. Electronic ROA due on 02/12/2026. [25-20590] (JAK) [Entered: 01/28/2026 02:44 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 16 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [25-20590] (JAK) [Entered: 01/28/2026 02:43 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20590] (Brittany Nicole Francis ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 02:41 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 14 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20590] (Brittany Nicole Francis ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 02:37 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20590] (Alessandro Clark-Ansani ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 12:41 PM]
January 28, 2026 Filing 12 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultzfor the Court to process. Date of service: 01/28/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Clark-Ansani, Francis; Attorney for Appellants: Gould, Hamm; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Vinson. [25-20590] (Stephanie Anne Hamm ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 10:55 AM]
January 22, 2026 Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Alexa Gould for party(s) Appellant Eric M. Bruss Appellant Wayne Schultz, in case 25-20590 [25-20590] (MVM) [Entered: 01/22/2026 11:15 AM]
January 20, 2026 Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20590] (Alexa Gould ) [Entered: 01/20/2026 02:30 PM]
January 16, 2026 Filing 8 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [8] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Transcript order due on 02/02/2026 for Appellants Eric M. Bruss and Wayne Schultz [25-20590] (KJ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 09:18 AM]
January 15, 2026 Filing 5 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Stephanie Anne Hamm for party(s) Appellant Eric M. Bruss Appellant Wayne Schultz, in case 25-20590 [25-20590] (ABT) [Entered: 01/15/2026 11:05 AM]
January 14, 2026 Filing 4 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20590] (Stephanie Anne Hamm ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 11:00 AM]
December 31, 2025 Filing 1 CIVIL RIGHTS CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Eric M. Bruss and Mr. Wayne Schultz [25-20590] (KJ) [Entered: 12/31/2025 11:13 AM]

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Plaintiff: Kerry Lee Thomas
Represented By: Brittany Nicole Francis
Represented By: Alessandro Clark-Ansani
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Defendant: Eric M. Bruss
Represented By: Celena Cavazos Vinson
Represented By: Alexa Gould
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