Samuelson v. King et al
Petitioner: Michael D. Samuelson and Michael Dean Samuelson
Respondent: FNU King, Rene Hinojosa, Alma Montana and Aaron Booker
Case Number: 4:2023cv01034
Filed: October 11, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: Before the Court are Plaintiff's applications to proceed in forma pauperis in this civil-rights action. See ECF Nos. 10, 12. After review, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs applications and ORDERS the that Plaintiff will not be assessed an initial partial filing fee because he lacks the requisite funds in his inmate trust account to pay an initial fee. However, Plaintiff will be required to pay the full filing fee of $350.00. (Clerk to mail a copy to the inmate accounting office). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/7/2023) (tjc)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: The Court concludes that Samuelson's claims must be separated into two different actions. Samuelson's civil-rights claims will proceed in this action, and his habeas claims will be severed and considered in a new civil action. The Court DIRECTS the clerk of Court to: (1) open a new civil action (Nature of Suit 530) (4:23-cv-01126-O opened); and (2) docket a copy of Samuelson's habeas petition (ECF No. #11 ), application to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. #12 ); and this order in the new civil action. Samuelson's civil-rights claims to recover monetary damages remain pending in this action and will be adjudicated in due course. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/7/2023) (tjc) Modified on 11/30/2023 (sre).
November 7, 2023 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:13, 14. Tue Nov 7 10:25:04 CST 2023 (crt)
November 2, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Michael Dean Samuelson (wxc)
November 2, 2023 Filing 11 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Rene Hinojosa, FNU King filed by Michael Dean Samuelson. 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. (wxc)
October 27, 2023 Filing 10 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of trust account filed by Michael Dean Samuelson (wxc)
October 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER...Samuelson is advised that the Court intends to construe this civil-rights complaint as a pretrial petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241. However, damages are not recoverable in a habeas petition. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/24/2023) (Attachments: #1 2241 Form) (wxc)
October 24, 2023 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9. Tue Oct 24 14:03:50 CDT 2023 (crt)
October 23, 2023 Filing 8 Request for IFP form filed by Michael Dean Samuelson (Clerk to mail form) (mmw)
October 12, 2023 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:. 6,7 Thu Oct 12 09:52:48 CDT 2023 (crt)
October 11, 2023 Filing 7 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (tjc)
October 11, 2023 Filing 6 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. (For court use only - links to the #national index and to the prior sanctions found within the #circuit index.) 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. (tjc)
October 11, 2023 Filing 5 Case electronically transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 1:23-cv-01209. 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 on 10/12/2023 (tjc).
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cc3) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 10, 2023 CASE NO LONGER REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Dustin M. Howell. (cc3) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 10, 2023 Case reassigned to Judge Robert Pitman. Judge Docket II - Austin no longer assigned to the case. (cc3) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 2, 2023 Filing 3 Case Opening Letter to Michael D. Samuelson. (kp) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Dustin M. Howell. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (kp) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 2, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT (FILING FEE DUE), filed by Michael D. Samuelson. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Letter, #3 Financial Information Sheet, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit, #12 Envelope)(kp) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 2, 2023 Case assigned to Judge Docket II - Austin. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (kp) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 2, 2023 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Michael D. Samuelson. (kp) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]
October 2, 2023 If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Howell. (kp) [Transferred from Texas Western on 10/12/2023.]

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