Meeks v. Ray
| James Arthur Meeks, III |
| Tony Ray, Deputy, Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Mark Johnson, Sheriff, Fannin County Sheriff's Office, FNU Saxon, Nurse, Fannin County Detention Center, FNU Barnum, Nurse, Health Service Administrator, Fannin County Detention Center, FNU Melton, Registered Nurse, Fannin County Detention Center, Amarnath Laxminarayan, Doctor, Fannin County Detention Center, FNU Johnson, Correctional Officer, Grievances Coordinator, Fannin County Detention Center, FNU King, Physician Assistant, Fannin County Detention Center, Fannin County Municipality, LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., Melissa Watkins, Fannin County Detention Center Booking Officer, Nick Tredway, Chief Deputy, Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Stacy King, Warden, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C. and FNU Hilty, Nurse, Fannin County Detention Center |
| 25-40542 |
| September 8, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Prisoner - Civil Rights |
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| Filing 62 COURT ORDER granting Motion for leave to file a reply filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [ # 50 ]; granting Motion to file reply in excess pages filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [ # 50 ] [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 02/26/2026 07:54 AM] |
| Filing 61 REPLY filed by [61] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan, LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Melton, Ms. Melissa Watkins, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C. and Mr. FNU Hilty in 25-40542 [ # 60 ]. [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: REPLY filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [61] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray, Mr. Nick Tredway, Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway [ # 47 ]. Date of Service: 02/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Attorney for Appellants: Manhas, Shepard. [25-40542] (Robert Manhas ) [Entered: 02/25/2026 07:49 PM] |
| Filing 60 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [60] to the Motion to proceed IFP filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III in 25-40542 [ # 42 ] [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan, Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. Stacy King, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Melton, Mr. FNU Hilty, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C., LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C. and Ms. Melissa Watkins [60] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III and Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [ # 42 ] Date of Service: 02/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Attorney for Appellants: Manhas, Shepard. [25-40542] (Marvin C. Moos ) [Entered: 02/25/2026 05:52 PM] |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE DUE to Motion to extend time to file a response filed by Appellees LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray, Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan, Mr. Mark Johnson, LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Melton, Fannin County Municipality, Ms. Melissa Watkins, Mr. Nick Tredway, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C. and Mr. FNU Hilty in 25-40542 [ # 35 ]Response/Opposition due on 02/25/2026 [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:48 PM] |
| Filing 50 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III for leave to file a reply [50] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Mr. Tony Ray, Mr. Mark Johnson, Fannin County Municipality and Mr. Nick Tredway in 25-40542 [ # 47 ], to file reply in excess pages. Date of service: 02/20/2026 [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III for leave to file a reply [50] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray, Mr. Nick Tredway, Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway [ # 47 ]. Date of service: 02/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Attorney for Appellants: Manhas, Shepard [25-40542] (Robert Manhas ) [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:23 PM] |
| Filing 49 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellees Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Hilty, Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Melton, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan and Ms. Melissa Watkins for the response/opposition of Appellant's Motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis. Extension Granted to and including 02/25/2026. [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 02/20/2026 09:47 AM] |
| Filing 48 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file appellant's brief filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [ # 45 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 04/08/2026 for Appellant James Arthur Meeks III [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 02/19/2026 10:04 AM] |
| Filing 47 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway [47] to the Motion to proceed IFP filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III in 25-40542 [ # 42 ] Date of Service: 02/18/2026. [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway [47] to the Motion to proceed IFP filed by Appellants Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III and Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [ # 42 ] Date of Service: 02/18/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Attorney for Appellants: Manhas, Shepard. [25-40542] (Thomas Phillip Brandt ) [Entered: 02/18/2026 04:06 PM] |
| Filing 46 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Melton, Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan, Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. FNU King, LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., Ms. Melissa Watkins, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C. and Mr. FNU Hilty for filing Response to Appellant's Motion to Proceed on Appeal In Forma Pauperis until 02/25/2026 [25-40542] (Marvin C. Moos ) [Entered: 02/18/2026 02:32 PM] |
| Filing 45 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III to extend time to file brief as appellant until 04/08/2026 [45]. Date of service: 02/17/2026 [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III to extend time to file brief as appellant until 04/08/2026 [45]. Date of service: 02/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Attorney for Appellants: Manhas, Shepard [25-40542] (Robert Manhas ) [Entered: 02/17/2026 12:58 PM] |
| Filing 43 COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion to proceed IFP filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [ # 23 ] [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 02/09/2026 08:54 AM] |
| Filing 42 OPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III to proceed in forma pauperis [42] Date of Service: 02/05/2026 [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III to proceed in forma pauperis [42]. Date of Service: 02/05/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Attorney for Appellants: Manhas, Shepard [25-40542] (Robert Manhas ) [Entered: 02/05/2026 09:08 PM] |
| Filing 41 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 03/09/2026 for Appellant James Arthur Meeks III. [25-40542] (RA) [Entered: 01/26/2026 03:12 PM] |
| Filing 40 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [25-40542] (RA) [Entered: 01/26/2026 03:11 PM] |
| Filing 39 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file a response filed by Appellees LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray, Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan, Mr. Mark Johnson, LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Melton, Fannin County Municipality, Ms. Melissa Watkins, Mr. Nick Tredway, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C. and Mr. FNU Hilty [ # 35 ] Response/Opposition deadline updated to 02/18/2026 [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 01/21/2026 04:16 PM] |
| Filing 35 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees FNU Barnum, FNU Hilty, FNU Johnson, FNU King, FNU Melton, FNU Sexton, Mr. Stacy king, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Amarnath Laxminarayan, Melissa Watkins, Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway to extend the time to file a response to the Motion to proceed IFP [ # 23 ] filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III in 25-40542 until 02/18/2026 [35]. Date of service: 01/19/2026. [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Hilty, Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Melton, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan and Ms. Melissa Watkins for filing RESPONSE TO APPELLANT'S MOTION TO PROCEED ON APPEAL IN FORMA PAUPERIS until 02/18/2026 [25-40542] (Marvin C. Moos ) [Entered: 01/19/2026 01:01 PM] |
| Filing 34 CASE CAPTION updated. Party information modified for James Arthur Meeks III in 25-40542. Update: Pro Se deselected because appellant has counsel.. [25-40542] (JAK) [Entered: 01/15/2026 10:09 AM] |
| Filing 33 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:22-CV-237. Electronic ROA due on 01/30/2026. [25-40542] (SEP) [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:37 AM] |
| Filing 31 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellees Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Hilty, Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Melton, Mr. FNU Saxon, Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan, Mr. Tony Ray, Mr. Nick Tredway and Ms. Melissa Watkins. Extension Granted to and including 01/22/2026 for filing a response/opposition to the motion to proceed in forma pauperis. [25-40542] (SEP) [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:35 AM] |
| Filing 29 3 STRIKES case. [25-40542] (SEP) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:35 AM] |
| Filing 25 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Lauren Shepard for party(s) Appellant James Arthur Meeks III, in case 25-40542 [25-40542] (KJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 08:24 AM] |
| Filing 24 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway for filing Response to Plaintiff-Appellant's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis until 01/22/2026 [25-40542] (Thomas Phillip Brandt ) [Entered: 01/07/2026 12:56 PM] |
| Filing 23 WITHDRAWN OPPOSED MOTION to proceed in forma pauperis. [23] Fee deadline canceled. Affidavit due on 02/05/2026 for Appellant James Arthur Meeks III. Date of service: 01/02/2026. [25-40542] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III to proceed in forma pauperis [23]. Date of service: 01/02/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Brandt, Brandt, Moos; Appellant Manhas; US mail - Appellant Meeks [25-40542] (Robert Manhas ) [Entered: 01/02/2026 10:16 PM] |
| Filing 20 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Robert Manhas for Appellant James Arthur Meeks III in 25-40542 [25-40542] (IAC) [Entered: 12/24/2025 04:36 PM] |
| Filing 19 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40542] (Lauren Shepard ) [Entered: 12/24/2025 01:59 PM] |
| Filing 18 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-40542] (Robert Manhas ) [Entered: 12/24/2025 01:58 PM] |
| Filing 17 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Christopher T. Brandt for Appellee Nick Tredway in 25-40542, Attorney Christopher T. Brandt for Appellee Fannin County Municipality in 25-40542, Attorney Christopher T. Brandt for Appellee Mark Johnson in 25-40542, Attorney Christopher T. Brandt for Appellee Tony Ray in 25-40542 [25-40542] (IAC) [Entered: 12/16/2025 11:17 AM] |
| Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Thomas Phillip Brandt for party(s) Appellee Mark Johnson, Appellee Fannin County Municipality, Appellee Nick Tredway, Appellee Tony Ray, in case 25-40542 [25-40542] (IAC) [Entered: 12/12/2025 03:28 PM] |
| Filing 14 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Christopher T. Brandt for Fannin County Municipality, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Tony Ray and Mr. Nick Tredway for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40542] (Christopher T. Brandt ) [Entered: 12/11/2025 05:13 PM] |
| Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-40542] (Thomas Phillip Brandt ) [Entered: 12/11/2025 05:11 PM] |
| Filing 12 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee FNU Hilty in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C. in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee Stacy King in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee Melissa Watkins in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C. in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C. in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee FNU King in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee FNU Johnson in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee Amarnath Laxminarayan in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee FNU Melton in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee FNU Barnum in 25-40542, Attorney Marvin C. Moos for Appellee FNU Saxon in 25-40542 [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 12/11/2025 02:17 PM] |
| Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Marvin C. Moos for Mr. FNU Barnum, Mr. FNU Hilty, Mr. FNU Johnson, Mr. FNU King, Mr. FNU Melton, Mr. FNU Saxon, Mr. Stacy King, LaSalle Corrections West, L.L.C., LaSalle Corrections, L.L.C., LaSalle Management Company, L.L.C., Mr. Amarnath Laxminarayan and Ms. Melissa Watkins for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-40542] (Marvin C. Moos ) [Entered: 12/11/2025 01:50 PM] |
| Filing 10 DISTRICT COURT ORDER of 12/01/2025 denying IFP for Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III. Fee due on 01/02/2026 for Appellant James Arthur Meeks III [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 12/02/2025 09:07 AM] |
| Filing 8 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Appellant's brief received from Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III because Premature filing. Our court is still waiting on DC to rule on IFP. [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 11/05/2025 01:19 PM] |
| Filing 6 DISTRICT COURT NOTICE - IFP pending for Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III. Fee deadline satisfied. [25-40542] (AMD) [Entered: 10/10/2025 01:19 PM] |
| Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Fee or motion for IFP in DC due on 11/12/2025 for Appellant James Arthur Meeks III [25-40542] (JAK) [Entered: 09/18/2025 09:23 AM] |
| Filing 1 PRISONER CASE WITHOUT COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. James Arthur Meeks, III [25-40542] (JAK) [Entered: 09/08/2025 10:11 AM] |
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