Luce et al v. City of McKinney, Texas et al
Plaintiff: Lauren L. Gifford and Jacob Luce
Defendant: City of McKinney, Texas and K. Fiddes
Case Number: 4:2026cv00191
Filed: February 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Bill Davis
Referring Judge: Sean D Jordan
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 13, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE REGARDING SYSTEMIC STATE COURT OBSTRUCTION AND COLLUSION by Jacob Luce (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Luce, Jacob)
April 8, 2026 Filing 14 REPLY to Response re #11 MOTION to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by City of McKinney, Texas, K. Fiddes. (Klement, Christopher)
April 1, 2026 Filing 13 RESPONSE re #11 MOTION to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Jacob Luce. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Proposed Order Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss)(Luce, Jacob)
March 31, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE TO THE COURT REGARDING EXHAUSTION OF STATE REMEDIES, EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FILINGS by Jacob Luce (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit Exhibit J)(Luce, Jacob)
March 24, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) by City of McKinney, Texas, K. Fiddes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Klement, Christopher)
March 16, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Filing Related State Proceedings by Lauren L. Gifford, Jacob C. Luce (Attachments: #1 Additional Attachment(s), #2 Cover Letter, #3 Envelope)(jmb)
March 16, 2026 Filing 9 Non-prisoner pro se consent to receive electronic notice filed by Lauren L. Gifford. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmb)
March 16, 2026 Filing 8 Invitation to a TXED Non-Prisoner Pro Se Party to Electronic Filing / Electronic Notice filed by Jacob C. Luce. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmb)
February 25, 2026 Filing 7 Summonses issued as to City of McKinney, Texas, K. Fiddes and forwarded along with the USM-285 to the US Marshals for service. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(rpc)
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #2 Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis. It is further ORDERED that, within 30 days of receipt of this order, the plaintiff must prepare all documents necessary for service of process on the named defendant or defendants in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. It is further ORDERED that the clerk of court issue process and that the United States marshal serve process upon the named defendant or defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bill Davis on 2/25/2026. (rpc)
February 25, 2026 Clerk's Notice of Mailing - Doc(s) #6 mailed to Plaintiffs at the address indicated on the NEF unless otherwise indicated. Mail type: Regular. (rpc)
February 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett recused. Case referral reassigned to Magistrate Judge Bill Davis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett on 2/23/2026. (rpc)
February 23, 2026 Clerk's Notice of Mailing - Doc(s) #3 and NEF mailed to Jacob C. Luce and Lauren L. Gifford at the address indicated on the NEF unless otherwise indicated. Mail type: Regular. (jmb)
February 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING ORDER on Motions to Seal in Civil Cases. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 12/15/2025. (jmb)
February 20, 2026 Filing 3 Case: 4:26-cv-00191-SDJ-AGD Luce et al v. City of McKinney, Texas et al., was filed on 2/20/2026 and assigned to Judge Jordan and referred to Judge Durrett. (Clerk Reminder - Ensure this entry and the attached Non-prisoner Pro Se Instructions, Invitation to a Non-Prisoner Pro Se to E-Filing/Consent to Electronic Notice, and Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge are sent to Pro Se.) (jmb)
February 20, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Lauren L. Gifford, Jacob C. Luce. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmb)
February 20, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of McKinney, Texas, K. Fiddes (fee not paid), filed by Jacob C. Luce, Lauren L. Gifford. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Index of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Cover Letter, #8 Envelope)(jmb)
February 20, 2026 Case assigned to District Judge Sean D. Jordan and referred to Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett. (jmb)

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