Polinski v. Starr et al
Plaintiff: Peter J Polinski
Defendant: Brantley Starr and Rebecca Rutherford
Case Number: 3:2026cv02334
Filed: July 14, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brian McKay
Referring Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 14, 2026 Filing 8 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kxm)
July 14, 2026 Filing 7 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (see Special Order 3). Initiating documents received by mail. (For court use only - links to the #national index and to the prior sanctions found within the #circuit index.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm)
July 14, 2026 Filing 6 Case electronically transferred in from District of New York Northern; Case Number 6:26-cv-00807. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should 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. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. Modified date on 7/16/2026 (kxm).
July 14, 2026 Filing 5 TEXT ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE: The Court has received and reviewed Plaintiff's Complaint. (Dkt. #1 ). A review of the Complaint shows that this action has been incorrectly filed in the Northern District of New York. Neither U.S. District Court Judge Brantley Starr nor U.S. Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford are subject to the jurisdiction of this Court. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that this action be transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The 14-day waiting period is hereby waived. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mitchell J. Katz on 7/14/2026. (Copy served upon Pro Se Plaintiff via regular mail) (kck) [Transferred from New York Northern on 7/16/2026.]
May 11, 2026 Filing 4 SIGNED PRO SE NOTICE filed by Peter J. Polinski via MFT on 5/11/26. (tll) [Transferred from New York Northern on 7/16/2026.]
April 27, 2026 Filing 3 PRO SE NOTICE mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff. According to prior cases, he has the Handbook and Local Rules. (tll) [Transferred from New York Northern on 7/16/2026.]
April 27, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Peter J. Polinski. (Attachments: #1 Proposed USM) Motions referred to Judge Mitchell J. Katz. (tll) [Transferred from New York Northern on 7/16/2026.]
April 27, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Rebecca Rutherford and Brantley Starr filed by Peter J. Polinski. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Civil Cover Sheet, #10 Envelope)(tll) [Transferred from New York Northern on 7/16/2026.]

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