Davis v. Highland Park Independent School District
Plaintiff: Timothy Davis
Defendant: Highland Park Independent School District
Case Number: 3:2025cv03463
Filed: December 18, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Sidney A Fitzwater
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Employment
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 JUDGMENT: For the reasons set out in an order filed today, it is ordered and adjudged that this action is dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with multiple court orders. Defendant's taxable costs of court, as calculated by the clerk of court, are assessed against plaintiff. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 5/12/2026) (cea)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Order: This case was removed on December 18, 2025. On February 2, 2026 the court entered an order directing plaintiff to provide the clerk with a certificate of interested persons, as required by N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 81.2. When plaintiff did not comply with the order, the court by April 9, 2026 order again directed plaintiff to comply, and advised plaintiff that if he did not file the required certificate of interested persons within 14 calendar days from the date the order was filed, the court would dismiss this action without prejudice for want of prosecution without additional prior notice. Because, after two court orders, plaintiff has still not filed the required certificate of interested persons, this action is dismissed without prejudice for want of prosecution by judgment filed today. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 5/12/2026) (cea)
April 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: If plaintiff does not file the required certificate of interested persons no later than 14 calendar days from the date this order is filed, the court will dismiss this action without prejudice for want of prosecution, without additional prior notice. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 4/9/2026) (axm)
April 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Highland Park Independent School District re #16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Walker, Meredith)
April 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Highland Park Independent School District (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Walker, Meredith)
March 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 REPLY filed by Timothy Davis re: #12 Memorandum Opinion and Order, (Davis, Timothy)
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #13 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk of Court is ordered to terminate Bethany Walters as counsel of record for Defendant. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 3/3/2026) (ndt)
March 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Bethany Walters filed by Highland Park Independent School District (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Walker, Meredith)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting #5 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Highland Park Independent School District and granting plaintiff 28 days to replead. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/24/2026) (Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: Plaintiff has not filed the certificate of interested persons required by N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 81.2. Within 14 days of the date this order is filed, plaintiff must comply with Rule 81.2 so that the court can determine whether recusal is required in this case. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/2/2026) (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 3/27/2026. Amended Pleadings due by 6/18/2026. Discovery due by 12/4/2026. Motions due by 1/22/2027. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/2/2026) (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 TRIAL SETTING ORDER: Trial set for two-week docket beginning 5/3/2027 before Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/2/2026) (knb)
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Highland Park Independent School District. (Walker, Meredith)
December 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 1/26/2026. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 12/29/2025) (kcr)
December 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Highland Park Independent School District re #5 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Walker, Meredith)
December 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Highland Park Independent School District (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Walker, Meredith)
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kxm)
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm)
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Highland Park Independent School District. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Walker, Meredith)
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Highland Park Independent School District. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-16065883) In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement, #3 Additional Page(s) Appendix of State Court Documents) (Walker, Meredith) (Attachment 1 flattened on 12/18/2025) (kxm). Modified on 12/18/2025 (kxm).

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