Cooksey v. Holdar et al
Plaintiff: Joe Cooksey
Defendant: James Holdar, II and Caden Goodman
Case Number: 3:2026cv00415
Filed: February 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Ada Brown
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
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 23, 2026 Filing 24 Joint STATUS REPORT Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II. (Hogg, Jon)
June 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Order transferring case to the San Angelo Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 6/11/2026) (cea)
June 11, 2026 Case copied to 6:26cv0234-H. Transfer to San Angelo Division complete; clerk to set Related Case hyperlink, clear unnecessary flags, etc. (ldm)
June 10, 2026 Filing 22 Joint Notice of Settlement filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II. (Hogg, Jon) Modified text on 6/11/2026 (ykp).
June 4, 2026 Filing 21 REPLY filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II re: #16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Hogg, Jon)
June 4, 2026 Filing 20 REPLY filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II re: #16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Hogg, Jon)
May 22, 2026 Filing 19 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Joe Cooksey re #18 Response/Objection to Defendants' MTD First Amended Complaint (Grable, Brandon)
May 22, 2026 Filing 18 RESPONSE filed by Joe Cooksey re: #16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Grable, Brandon)
May 5, 2026 Filing 17 NOTICE of Non- Opposition re: #15 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by Joe Cooksey (Grable, Brandon)
May 1, 2026 Filing 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II (Hogg, Jon)
April 23, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Hogg, Jon)
April 17, 2026 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Joe Cooksey. 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. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Burn Ban Order) (Grable, Brandon)
April 17, 2026 Filing 13 RESPONSE filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II re: 11 Order (Hogg, Jon)
April 17, 2026 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Hogg, Jon) (Main Document 12 replaced on 4/30/2026) (ndt).
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where the attorney of record for a party does not reside or maintain their principal office in this district. Within twenty-one days of this Order, Defendants shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Civil Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in sanctions being imposed for failure to comply with an order of the Court. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 4/17/2026) (chmb)
April 16, 2026 Filing 10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II with Brief/Memorandum in Support. Attorney Jon Mark Hogg added to party Caden Goodman(pty:dft), Attorney Jon Mark Hogg added to party James Holdar, II(pty:dft) (Hogg, Jon)
April 13, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to All Defendants. (Grable, Brandon)
March 18, 2026 Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Caden Goodman, James Holdar, II. (kcr)
March 17, 2026 Filing 7 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Joe Cooksey. (Grable, Brandon)
March 2, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jason C N Smith on behalf of Joe Cooksey. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Smith, Jason)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #4 Motion Proceed Without Local Counsel. Accordingly, within thirty days from the date of this order, Plaintiff shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Rule 83.10(a). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 2/19/2026) (chmb)
February 18, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Without Local Counsel filed by Joe Cooksey (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grable, Brandon) Modified text on 2/20/2026 (kxm).
February 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where the attorney of record for a party does not reside or maintain their principal office in this district. Within twenty-one days of this Order, Plaintiff shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Civil Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in sanctions being imposed for failure to comply with an order of the Court. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 2/18/2026) (chmb)
February 17, 2026 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. 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. (ndt)
February 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Joe Cooksey. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16199036) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. 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, 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. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Grable, Brandon)

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Plaintiff: Joe Cooksey
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