Brooks v. City of Southmayd, Texas et al
Plaintiff: Kameron Brooks
Defendant: City of Southmayd, Texas, Debra Thompson, Michael Aguirre and Jeff Laughlin
Case Number: 4:2026cv00518
Filed: May 18, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jeremy D Kernodle
Referring Judge: K Nicole Mitchell
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
July 15, 2026 Filing 17 Summons returned executed Debra Thompson served on 7/7/2026. (baf)
July 15, 2026 Filing 16 Summons returned executed Michael Aguirre served on 7/7/2026. (baf)
July 15, 2026 Filing 15 Summons returned executed City of Southmayd, Texas served on 7/7/2026. (baf)
July 15, 2026 Filing 14 Summons returned executed Jeff Laughlin served on 7/7/2026 . (baf)
June 30, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE Waiver of Service by Debra Thompson re #7 Summons Issued (Montgomery, D.)
June 30, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE Waiver of Service by Jeff Laughlin re #9 Summons Issued, #1 Complaint (Montgomery, D.)
June 30, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE Waiver of Service by City of Southmayd, Texas re #1 Complaint, #6 Summons Issued (Montgomery, D.)
June 30, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE Waiver of Service by Michael Aguirre re #1 Complaint, #8 Summons Issued (Montgomery, D.)
May 26, 2026 Filing 9 Summons issued as to Jeff Laughlin. Forwarded with USM 285 form to the USMS. (knp)
May 26, 2026 Filing 8 Summons issued as to Michael Aguirre. Forwarded with USM 285 form to the USMS. (knp)
May 26, 2026 Filing 7 Summons issued as to Debra Thompson. Forwarded with USM 285 form to the USMS. (knp)
May 26, 2026 Filing 6 Summons issued as to City of Southmayd, Texas. Forwarded with USM 285 form to the USMS. (knp)
May 18, 2026 Clerk's Notice of Mailing - Doc(s) #5 mailed to KAMERON BROOKS at the address indicated on the NEF unless otherwise indicated. Mail type: Email. (baf)
May 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #3 Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk shall issue summons. The Court, having determined that appointment of the United States Marshal to serve process is necessary and appropriate in this case because Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis, service shall be perfected by the United States Marshal without cost to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell on 5/18/2026. (baf)
May 18, 2026 Filing 4 Case: 4:26-cv-00518-JDK-KNM Brooks v. City of Southmayd, Texas et al was filed on 5/18/2026 and assigned to Judge Kernodle and referred to Judge Mitchell. (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.) (knp)
May 18, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Kameron Brooks. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support)(knp)
May 18, 2026 Filing 2 Non-prisoner pro se consent to receive electronic notice filed by Kameron Brooks. (knp)
May 18, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (fee not paid) filed by Kameron Brooks.(knp) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/18/2026: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (knp).
May 18, 2026 Case assigned to District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle and referred to Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell. (knp)

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Defendant: City of Southmayd, Texas
Represented By: D. Randall Montgomery
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Defendant: Debra Thompson
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