Lassiter v. State of Texas et al
Plaintiff: Christopher Lassiter
Defendant: State of Texas, Roshawnda C. Lassiter, Susan Schlosser Shepard, Lake Worth Counseling, PLLC, Melissa Swan, Schneider Law Firm and Fort Worth Police Department
Case Number: 4:2025cv01101
Filed: October 7, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Terry R Means
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Prop: Other Personal Property Damage
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 12, 2026 Electronic Record on Appeal (EROA) transmitted to Christopher Lassiter on disk by mail. [25-113146] (tle)
February 11, 2026 Record on Appeal for USCA5 25-11316 (related to #11 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)
January 23, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on appeal (Pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 24(a)(5)) re #11 Notice of Appeal, filed by Christopher Lassiter. [Filed as Urgent via dallas appeals email]. Received 5 additional pleadings titled: (1)Emergency Motion Relief ADA Payment. (2) SEPT8-1-21-2026.(3) TX Motion IFP. (4)TX Emergency Motion Relief ADA Payment. (5) TX Motion Restitution all addressed Cause Number 325-603019-16 in the 325th Judicial District Court. Additional pleadings not entered on CM/ECF due to unsafe pdf file errors. Paper Copies in Clerks Office. (tle)
January 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER DENYING #10 APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: To the extent Plaintiff seeks to proceed IFP in this case, the Court DENIES his request as moot. To the extent Plaintiff seeks to proceed IFP on appeal, the Court DENIES his request. (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 1/9/2026) (mmw)
January 7, 2026 Filing 12 USCA Case Number 25-11316 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for #11 Notice of Appeal, filed by Christopher Lassiter. (tle)
December 1, 2025 Filing 11 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #8 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 Filing 10 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christopher Lassiter (wxc)
December 1, 2025 Filing 9 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 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 FINAL JUDGMENT: In accordance with the Court's order of dismissal entered this day, it is the final judgment of the Court that Plaintiff's complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice. (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 11/13/2025) (mmw)
November 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT WITHOUT PREJUDICE: The Court DISMISSES Plaintiff's complaint without prejudice for failure to prosecute under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 11/13/2025) (mmw)
October 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS WITHOUT PREJUDICE: Pro-se Plaintiff filed a long-form application to proceed informa pauperis (IFP) in this new civil action. (Doc. #2 .) The Court finds that it is deficient and DENIES it without prejudice to Plaintiff's right to file a proper IFP application. If Plaintiff wants to proceed with this action, he must, within 30 days, either pay the $405 filing and administrative fees to the clerk of Court or file a signed, complete long-form IFP application. If Plaintiff does not comply with this order, the Court will dismiss this action without further notice for failure to prosecute. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 10/9/2025) (saw)
October 7, 2025 Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (mmw)
October 7, 2025 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. 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. (mmw)
October 7, 2025 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue summons filed by Christopher Lassiter. (Clerk declines to issue at this time per pending IFP motion) (mmw)
October 7, 2025 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christopher Lassiter (mmw)
October 7, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND 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. (mmw)

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