Lassiter v. Lassiter et al
Plaintiff: Christopher Lassiter
Defendant: Roshawnda Lassiter, Melissa K. Swan, Schneider Law Firm, P.C., Kyle Whitaker, Lindsey Hill, Cheryl Lopez, John Bernard Schwartz, PLLC, Heather King and Does 1-20 4:25-cv-1068-O
Case Number: 4:2025cv01068
Filed: September 30, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER denying #10 ; #12 : To the extent Plaintiff seeks to proceed IFP in this case, the Court DENIES his request as moot. This case is closed, and Plaintiff has not sought or obtained relief from the Court's judgment. To the extent Plaintiff seeks to proceed IFP on appeal, the Court DENIES his request. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 1/7/2026) (wxc)
January 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 USCA Case Number 25-11314 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for #13 Notice of Appeal, filed by Christopher Lassiter. (tle)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #9 Judgment, to the Fifth Circuit by Christopher Lassiter. 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. (tle)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christopher Lassiter (wxc)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Christopher Lassiter. 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)
November 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christopher Lassiter (wxc)
November 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 JUDGMENT: This action came on for consideration by the Court, and the issues having been duly considered and a decision duly rendered, It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that: 1. The Plaintiff's Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. 2. The taxable costs of court, as calculated by the clerk of court, shall be borne by the party incurring such costs. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 11/10/2025) (wxc)
November 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order Accepting Findings and Recommendations re: #7 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #1 Complaint filed by Christopher Lassiter. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 11/10/2025) (wxc)
October 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The undersigned therefore RECOMMENDS that Plaintiff's #1 complaint be DISMISSED for lack of prosecution, without prejudice to being refiled. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Each party to this action has the right to serve and file specific written objections in the United States District Court to the United States Magistrate Judge's proposed findings, conclusions, and recommendation within fourteen (14) days after the party has been served with a copy of this document. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 10/22/2025) (saw)
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Christopher Lassiter must address the following deficiency: Although Plaintiff filed a long - form IFP application, he did not complete all sections of the form. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 10/16/2025. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 10/2/2025) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (mmw)
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Thu Oct 2 09:33:17 CDT 2025 (crt)
October 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp)
October 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. 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 Hal R. Ray, Jr. (jnp)
October 1, 2025 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4, 5. Wed Oct 1 10:13:16 CDT 2025 (crt)
September 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Christopher Lassiter. (Clerk's Note: Application for IFP pending - Clerk will not issue summons at this time.) (jnp)
September 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christopher Lassiter (jnp)
September 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Does 1-20 4:25-cv-1068-O, Lindsey Hill, John Bernard Schwartz, PLLC, Heather King, Roshawnda Lassiter, Cheryl Lopez, Schneider Law Firm, P.C., Melissa K. Swan, Kyle Whitaker filed by Christopher Lassiter. 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. (jnp)

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