King v. City of Dallas Texas et al
Plaintiff: Erick Alexander King
Defendant: City of Dallas Texas, Crystal Ross and John Jenkins
Case Number: 3:2026cv00226
Filed: January 29, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: David L Horan
Referring Judge: Ed Kinkeade
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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March 10, 2026 Filing 15 Mail returned as undeliverable. #6 Findings and Recommendations received back from Erick Alexander King as insufficient address; unable to forward. Address updated from last filed document, #11 . New address: 14181 Noe l Rd, Apt 5213, Dallas, TX 75254. The current document not re-mailed. (axm)
February 24, 2026 Filing 14 Mail returned as undeliverable. #2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party, #1 Consent Form received back from Erick King as insufficient address; unable to forward. Address updated from last filed document, #11 . New address: 14181 Noe l Rd, Apt 5213, Dallas, TX 75254. The current document not re-mailed. (axm)
February 20, 2026 Filing 13 Mail returned as undeliverable. #5 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis received back from Erick Alexander King as attempted - not known; unable to forward. Address updated from last filed document, #11 . New address: 14181 Noel Rd, Apt 5213, Dallas, TX 75254. The current document not re-mailed. (axm)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 JUDGMENT - This action came on for consideration by the Court, and the issues having been duly considered and a decision duly rendered, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Plaintiff Erick King's individual claims are DISMISSED under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) for f'ilure to state a claim on which relief may be granted to the extent that Kings claims arising under federal law are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE and his remaining state law are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. And, as to claims by TinMan, an entity currently proceeding pro se, those are claims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of jurisdiction. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/11/2026) (chmb)
February 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/11/2026) (chmb)
February 10, 2026 Filing 12 Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet by Erick Alexander King as to #3 Complaint. (axm)
February 10, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Change of Address for Pro Se litigant Erick Alexander King. New address: 14181 Noel Rd, Apt 5213, Dallas, TX 75254. (axm)
February 10, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Erick Alexander King. (axm)
February 9, 2026 Filing 7 OBJECTION filed by Erick Alexander King re: #6 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #3 Complaint,, filed by Erick King. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s) Supplemental Brief in Support Objections) (King, Erick)
February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #3 Complaint, filed by Erick King. The Court should dismiss any claims by TinMan, an entity currentlyproceeding pro se, without prejudice for lack of jurisdiction. Any party who objects to any part of these findings, conclusions, and recommendation must file specific written objections within 14 days after being served with a copy. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 2/5/2026) (ndt)
February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. But service of process shall not issue, if at all, until the Court completes its screening of this action under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 2/5/2026) (ndt)
February 5, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Thu Feb 5 16:12:28 CST 2026 (crt)
February 5, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Thu Feb 5 16:06:06 CST 2026 (crt)
January 29, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Erick King (cfk)
January 29, 2026 Filing 3 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against City of Dallas Texas, John Jenkins, Crystal Ross filed by Erick King. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be 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. (cfk)
January 29, 2026 Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (cfk)
January 29, 2026 Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). 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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (cfk)
January 29, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1, 2. Thu Jan 29 16:52:45 CST 2026 (crt)

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