Ellis v. City of Fort Worth et al
Plaintiff: Eric L. Ellis and Eric Lamar Ellis
Defendant: City of Fort Worth, Officer Carlos Daniel Cervantes and Officer Matthew Anderson
Case Number: 4:2023cv00685
Filed: July 5, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey L Cureton
Referring Judge: Mark Pittman
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
August 22, 2023 Filing 9 Appendix in Support filed by Eric Lamar Ellis re #1 Complaint,, (Ellis, Eric)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER ACCEPTING #6 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The Court ORDERS that (1) monetary sanctions may be imposed on Plaintiff for future vexatious litigation considered to be abusive and harassing in nature, and (2) that Plaintiff must obtain leave to court by filing a motion before he is permitted to file any additional complaints in this district. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/4/2023) (bdb)
July 13, 2023 Filing 7 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by Eric Lamar Ellis re: #6 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #1 Complaint,, filed by Eric L. Ellis. (Ellis, Eric)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The Court RECOMMENDS that Eric L. Ellis is declared a vexatious litigant and that the District Court warn Ellis by order that (1) monetary sanctions may be imposed for future vexatious litigation considered to be abusive and harassing in nature, and (2) that Ellis must obtain leave to court by filing a motion before he is permitted to file any additional complaints in this district. Under 28 U.S.C. 636, it is ORDERED that each party is granted until 7/26/2023, to serve and file written objections to the United States Magistrate Judge's proposed findings, conclusions and recommendation. It is further ORDERED that if objections are filed and the opposing party chooses to file a response, the response shall be filed within seven (7) days of the filing date of the objections. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 7/12/2023) (twd)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: Plaintiff shall pay the required $402 filing and administrative fees to the Clerk of Court within FOURTEEN (14) days from the date of this Order. If he fails to do so, denial of leave to proceed informa pauperis will be recommended, and this case will be subject to dismissal without prejudice as provided by Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 7/6/2023) (mmw)
July 5, 2023 Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (fba)
July 5, 2023 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Cureton preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (fba)
July 5, 2023 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Eric L. Ellis. (fba)
July 5, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against City of Fort Worth, Officer Carlos Daniel Cervantes, Officer Matthew Anderson filed by Eric L. Ellis. 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. (fba)

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