Carlos Ruiz v. Tavakoli et al
Plaintiff: Carlos Ruiz
Defendant: Tavakoli, Timbreza, Christy Coss, Clark Benu and Kenneth Williams
Case Number: 3:2026cv00545
Filed: July 16, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Presiding Judge: Carla Baldwin
Referring Judge: Anne R Traum
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 24, 2026 Filing 8 Notice to the court by Carlos Ruiz re #6 Order. (BLE)
July 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Plaintiff has until August 20, 2026, to submit a signed amended complaint to this Court. Plaintiff is cautioned that this action will be subject to dismissal without prejudice if Plaintiff fails to timely comply with this order. A dismissal without prejudice allows Plaintiff to refile the case with the Court, under a new case number, when Plaintiff can file a signed complaint and either file a complete application to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the required filing fee. The Clerk of the Court is directed to SEND Plaintiff (1) the approved form for filing a 42 U.S.C. 1983 complaint and instructions for the same and (2) a copy of his original complaint (ECF No. #1 -1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 7/21/2026. (For Distribution by law library.) (Attachments: #1 Ruiz Complaint, #2 1983 Complaint form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)
July 20, 2026 Filing 7 FINANCIAL CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Carlos Ruiz. (DBN)
July 17, 2026 Filing 5 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 7/17/2026. Plaintiff Carlos Ruiz with Inmate Number 94960 is an inmate in the custody of the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) and is housed at Northern Nevada Correctional Center NNCC. Plaintiff has submitted an application to proceed in forma pauperis to the court. Plaintiff authorizes the NDOC to provide a copy of their trust fund account statement for activity covering the last six months to this court. The NDOC is ORDERED to file directly with the court the following documents pertaining to Plaintiff Carlos Ruiz: (a) current account balance, (b) average monthly account balance, and (c) average monthly deposits for the last six months by email to #[email protected]. A copy of this order has been electronically sent to NDOC. (For Distribution by law library.) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA)
July 17, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Plaintiff Carlos Ruiz.. (BLE)
July 17, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION to exceed page limit for filing civil rights complaint filed by Plaintiff Carlos Ruiz. Responses are due by 7/31/2026. (BLE) (misc) (nondispositive)
July 17, 2026 Filing 2 ADVISORY LETTER to litigant. (For Distribution by law library.) (WJ)
July 17, 2026 Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. (WJ)
July 16, 2026 Filing 1 RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Plaintiff. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: #1 complaint, #2 civil cover sheet, #3 exhibits) (WJ)

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Plaintiff: Carlos Ruiz
Represented By: Law Library - Northern NV CC
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Defendant: Tavakoli
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Defendant: Timbreza
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Defendant: Christy Coss
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Defendant: Kenneth Williams
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