Copeland v. Tarrant County, Texas et al
Plaintiff: Kathryn Copeland
Defendant: Tarrant County, Texas, Office of Court Administration, Judith Wells, Kenneth Newell and David Evans
Case Number: 4:2025cv00890
Filed: August 19, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
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 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: After reviewing Copeland's financial affidavit, the Court GRANTS her #2 application. Copeland may proceed in this action without paying the $405 filing and administrative fees. Because Copeland is proceeding IFP, this case is governed by the applicable provisions of 28 U.S.C. 1915. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 8/21/2025) (hcc)
August 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. 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. (hcc)
August 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Kathryn Copeland. ***FILED USING EMERGENCY FILING EMAIL*** (cea)
August 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against David Evans, Kenneth Newell, Office of Court Administration, Tarrant County, Texas, Judith Wells filed by Kathryn Copeland. 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. ***FILED USING THE EMERGENCY FILING DEADLINE*** (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (cea)
August 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Court Request for Recusal: Judge Mark Pittman recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Chief District Judge Reed C. O'Connor for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 4:25-cv-890-O. (bdb)

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Plaintiff: Kathryn Copeland
Represented By: John Allen Douglas
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Defendant: Tarrant County, Texas
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Defendant: Office of Court Administration
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Defendant: Judith Wells
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Defendant: Kenneth Newell
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