Chalmers v. Leigh et al
Plaintiff: Dexter Jones Chalmers
Defendant: Amanda J Leigh and Micheal Kopech
Case Number: 2:2026cv00698
Filed: August 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Office: Marshall Office
Presiding Judge: Rodney Gilstrap
Referring Judge: Roy S Payne
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Case: Chalmers v. Leigh et al was filed on 8/17/2026 and assigned to Judge Gilstrap and referred to Judge Payne. (Clerk Reminder - Ensure this entry and the attached Pro Se Instructions and Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge are sent to Pro Se.) (NKL)
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Case transferred in from Beaumont Division on 08/16/2026 ( Case Number 1:26-cv-353.). (NKL)
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Clerk's Notice of Mailing - Docket sheet, pro se instructions and consent to proceed mailed to the recipients listed in the NEF. Mail type: Regular. (NKL)
August 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER transferring this action to the Marshall Division of the US District Court for the Eastern District of TX. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 8/16/26. Mailed to Chalmers 8/17. (tkd)
August 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MEMORANDUM OPINION Regarding Venue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 8/16/26. Mailed to Chalmers 8/17. (tkd)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Case: Chalmers v. Leigh et al was filed on 8/13/2026 and assigned to Judge Truncale and referred to Magistrate Judge Hawthorn. (Clerk's note - this entry and the attached Pro Se Instructions and Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge mailed to Chalmers 8/13) (tkd)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Dexter Jones Chalmers. (tkd)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Micheal Kopech, Amanda J Leigh (fee not paid), filed by Dexter Jones Chalmers.(tkd)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Case referred to Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn pursuant to a Standing Order (tkd)

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