Thomas v. Sillivent
Plaintiff: Fabian Antonio Thomas
Defendant: Skylar Sillivent, Officer, in his Individual Capacity, Aaron Gillespie, Officer, in his Individual Capacity, Russell Douglas, Officer, in his Individual Capacity, Joaquin Reyes, Officer, in his Individual Capacity, T.S. Vowell-Zundel, Sergeant, in his Individual Capacity, City of the Colony, The and City of The Colony, Texas, The
Case Number: 26-40136
Filed: March 12, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 26, 2026 Filing 56 APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied. Reply Brief due on 09/16/2026 for Appellant Fabian Antonio Thomas [26-40136] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by City of The Colony, Texas, Mr. Russell Douglas, Mr. Aaron Gillespie, Mr. Joaquin Reyes, Mr. Skylar Sillivent and Ms. T.S. Vowell-Zundel. Date of service: 08/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellee: Davis; US mail - Appellant Thomas [26-40136] (Robert Jacob Davis ) [Entered: 08/26/2026 03:59 PM]
July 29, 2026 Filing 55 BRIEFING RESUMED. Appellee's Brief due on 08/28/2026, for Appellees City of The Colony, Texas, Russell Douglas, Aaron Gillespie, Joaquin Reyes, Skylar Sillivent and T.S. Vowell-Zundel. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/29/2026 12:21 PM]
July 29, 2026 Filing 54 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to reopen case [ # 43 ]; and denying Motion to waive requirement to file record excerpts, filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas [ # 43 ]; and denying Motion for expedited ruling on motion to reopen case and to waive requirement to file record excerpts, filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas [ # 44 ]. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/29/2026 12:07 PM]
July 16, 2026 Filing 44 OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas for expedited ruling on Motion to reopen case [ # 43 ], and to waive reqmt to file record excerpts [ # 43 ] [44]. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/21/2026 01:38 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 43 MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas to reopen case [43], and to waive requirement to file record excerpts [43]. Default has NOT been remedied. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/21/2026 01:31 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 40 CLERK ORDER dismissing appeal pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 42, for failure to file Appellant's record excerpts [40]. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/13/2026 12:44 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 39 COURT ACTION striking Record Excerpts filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas [ # 15 ] [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/13/2026 12:42 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 38 COURT ORDER: On June 8, 2026, the clerk provided the appellant 14 days to correct deficiencies in the record excerpts filed on June 1, 2026. The directed corrections were not made. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the previously filed record excerpts are stricken because they do not comply with the applicable Fed. R. App. P. or 5th Cir. R., and the clerk is directed to dismiss the appeal for failure to prosecute under 5th Cir. R.42.3 [38]; [ # 15 ]. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/13/2026 12:28 PM]
July 7, 2026 Filing 32 COURT ORDER denying Motion for reconsideration filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas [ # 22 ]. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/07/2026 02:52 PM]
June 26, 2026 Filing 22 MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas for reconsideration of the 06/26/2026 clerk order granting Motion to extend time to file appellee's brief filed by Appellees Mr. Skylar Sillivent, Mr. Aaron Gillespie, Mr. Russell Douglas, Mr. Joaquin Reyes, Ms. T.S. Vowell-Zundel and City of The Colony, Texas in 26-40136 [ # 16 ] [22]. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/02/2026 10:14 AM]
June 26, 2026 Filing 21 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas [21] to the Motion to extend time to file appellee's brief filed by Appellees Mr. Skylar Sillivent, Mr. Aaron Gillespie, Mr. Russell Douglas, Mr. Joaquin Reyes, Ms. T.S. Vowell-Zundel and City of The Colony, Texas in 26-40136 [ # 16 ]. Date of Service: 06/26/2026. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/02/2026 10:01 AM]
June 26, 2026 Filing 20 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file appellee's brief filed by Appellees Mr. Skylar Sillivent, Mr. Aaron Gillespie, Mr. Russell Douglas, Mr. Joaquin Reyes, Ms. T.S. Vowell-Zundel and City of The Colony, Texas [ # 16 ] Appellee's Brief due on 07/31/2026 for Appellees City of The Colony, Texas, Russell Douglas, Aaron Gillespie, Joaquin Reyes, Skylar Sillivent and T.S. Vowell-Zundel [26-40136] (ABT) [Entered: 06/26/2026 09:11 AM]
June 25, 2026 Filing 16 OPPOSED MOTION to extend time to file brief of appellee until 07/31/2026 [16]. Date of service: 06/25/2026 [26-40136] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees City of The Colony, Texas, Mr. Russell Douglas, Mr. Aaron Gillespie, Mr. Joaquin Reyes, Mr. Skylar Sillivent and Ms. T.S. Vowell-Zundel to extend time to file brief of appellee until 07/31/2026 [16]. Date of service: 06/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellee: Davis; US mail - Appellant Thomas [26-40136] (Robert Jacob Davis ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 07:35 AM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 15 STRICKEN RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas. Record Excerpts NOT Sufficient as the Optional Contents exceed the 40-page limit; and the Table of Contents must be edited to reflect changes made to the record excerpts. Optional contents exceed page limitations by approx. 209 pages. Instructions to Party/Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Record Excerpts due on 06/22/2026, for Appellant Fabian Antonio Thomas. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:17 AM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 14 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Appellee's Brief due on 07/01/2026, for Appellees City of The Colony, Texas, Russell Douglas, Aaron Gillespie, Joaquin Reyes, Skylar Sillivent and T.S. Vowell-Zundel. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:04 AM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 13 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Appellant's Brief & Record Excerpts received 05/31/2026, from Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas, because the documents were erroneously submitted via the procedure reserved to File Case Originating Documents. No Further Action Required at this time as Appellant has taken corrective action by submitting the Appellant's Brief & Record Excerpts via the pro se email. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 10:47 AM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 12 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 06/01/2026 for Appellant Fabian Antonio Thomas. [26-40136] (DDL) [Entered: 04/22/2026 04:30 PM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 11 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? Yes Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-40136] (DDL) [Entered: 04/22/2026 04:29 PM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 10 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:25-CV-1207. Electronic ROA due on 04/20/2026. [26-40136] (KJ) [Entered: 04/03/2026 10:09 AM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Robert Jacob Davis for Appellees City of The Colony, Texas, T.S. Vowell-Zundel, Joaquin Reyes, Russell Douglas, Aaron Gillespie, and Skylar Sillivent in 26-40136. [26-40136] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/03/2026 10:07 AM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-40136] (Robert Jacob Davis ) [Entered: 04/03/2026 09:51 AM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 7 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [7] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [26-40136] (KJ) [Entered: 04/03/2026 09:18 AM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 6 FEE PAID by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas. [26-40136] (KJ) [Entered: 04/03/2026 08:58 AM]
March 12, 2026 Filing 2 CASE CAPTION updated. Appellee City of the Colony in 26-40136 substituted by Appellee City of The Colony, Texas in 26-40136 [26-40136] (AMD) [Entered: 03/12/2026 11:11 AM]
March 12, 2026 Filing 1 CIVIL RIGHTS CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Fabian Antonio Thomas [26-40136] (AMD) [Entered: 03/12/2026 11:07 AM]

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