Ellis v. Ventura Foods LLC et al
| Eric Ellis |
| Ventura Foods, LLC and Spencer Williams |
| 4:2025cv00983 |
| September 9, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 20 Mail returned as undeliverable: Electronic Record on Appeal (EROA) mailed to Eric Ellis on 10/14/2025 on disk. [25-11064] received back from Eric Ellis as Unable to Forward. No address update from last filed document. The current document has not been re-mailed. (tle) |
Filing 19
ORDER of USCA No. 25-11064 as to #12 Notice of Appeal, filed by Eric Ellis, #9 Notice of Appeal, filed by Eric Ellis. Under 5TH CIR. R.42.3, the appeal is dismissed as of November 6, 2025, for want of prosecution. The appellant failed to timely submit a financial affidavit in support of motion to proceed in forma pauperis. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter) (tle)
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| Mailed: Electronic Record on Appeal (EROA) mailed to Eric Ellis on 10/14/2025 on disk. [25-11064] (tle) |
| Record on Appeal for USCA5 25-11064 (related to #12 , #9 appeal): Record consisting of: 1 ECF electronic record on appeal (eROA) is certified,. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Licensed attorneys must have filed an appearance in the USCA5 case and be registered for electronic filing in the USCA5 to access the paginated eROA in the USCA5 ECF system. (Take these steps immediately if you have not already done so. Once you have filed the notice of appearance and/or USCA5 ECF registration, it may take up to 3 business days for the circuit to notify the district clerk that we may grant you access to the eROA in the USCA5 ECF system.) To access the paginated record, log in to the USCA5 ECF system, and under the Utilities menu, select Electronic Record on Appeal. Pro se litigants may request a copy of the record by #contacting the appeals deputy in advance to arrange delivery. (tle) |
| Filing 18 Received letter from United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit No. 25-11064. (tle) |
| Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Eric Ellis with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Ellis, Eric) |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Eric Ellis with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Ellis, Eric) |
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Filing 15
ORDER: After review, the Court DENIES the #14 motion. Even if Plaintiff is financially eligible to proceed IFP, he fails to demonstrate that he will raise a nonfrivolous issue on appeal. The Court DIRECTS the clerk of Court to provide a copy of this order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/25/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Eric Ellis with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Ellis, Eric) |
| Filing 13 USCA Case Number 25-11064 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for #12 Notice of Appeal, filed by Eric Ellis, #9 Notice of Appeal, filed by Eric Ellis. (tle) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #6 Judgment, #5 Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure, #11 Order on Motion for Recusal, #8 Order on Motion for Reconsideration to the Fifth Circuit by Eric Ellis. T.O. form to appellant electronically at #Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions #here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Ellis, Eric) |
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Filing 11
ORDER: To the extent the Court has authority to rule on Plaintiff's #10 motion while his direct appeal is pending, the Court DENIES the motion. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/16/2025) (hcc)
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| Filing 10 MOTION for Recusal filed by Eric Ellis with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Ellis, Eric) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #8 Order on Motion for Reconsideration to the Fifth Circuit by Eric Ellis. T.O. form to appellant electronically at #Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions #here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Ellis, Eric) |
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Filing 8
ORDER: For these reasons and because Plaintiff otherwise fails to demonstrate that he is entitled to relief under Rule 59(e), the Court DENIES his #7 motion. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/15/2025) (saw)
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| Filing 7 MOTION for Reconsideration re #6 Judgment, #5 Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure, #4 Order Returning Case to District Judge, filed by Eric Ellis with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Ellis, Eric) |
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Filing 6
JUDGMENT: This final judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58(a). In accordance with the Court's #5 Order on this same day, this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall transmit a true copy of this judgment to the parties. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/12/2025) (saw)
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Filing 5
ORDER: Plaintiff failed to obtain leave of court before filing this action. Therefore, all claims against Defendant Ventura Foods, LLC and Defendant Spencer Williams are hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/12/2025) (saw)
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Filing 4
ORDER RETURNING ACTION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE: Based on the foregoing, it is ORDERED that the above-styled and numbered action, previously referred to the United States Magistrate Judge for findings, conclusions and recommendation, be and hereby is returned to the docket of the United States District Judge for further action as deemed appropriate. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 9/11/2025) (jnp)
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| 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. (For court use only - links to the #national index and to the prior sanctions found within the #circuit index.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (saw) Modified docket text on 9/9/2025 (saw). |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Eric Ellis (saw) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Ventura Foods, LLC, Spencer Williams filed by Eric 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. (saw) |
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