Keech et al v. Payovich et al
| Adam Jason Keech |
| Timothy Payovich, Anibal Vega, Christopher Cox, Sarah Stephens, Alvarado Independent School District, John Doe Deputy 1, B. Thornton, P. Martain, Adam King, City of Alvarado, Brandon Dunivan, Andrew Nolan and Charles Jenkins |
| 4:2025cv01232 |
| October 30, 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 32
ORDER TRANSERRING CASE TO THE DALLAS DIVISION: It is hereby ORDERED that the above - styled and numbered cause is TRANSFERRED to the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/19/2025) (mmw)
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| Case copied to 3:25cv3179-E. Transfer to Dallas Division complete; clerk to set Related Case hyperlink, clear unnecessary flags, etc. (ldm) |
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Filing 31
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S #28 AMENDED MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: Plaintiffs may proceed in this action without prepayment of costs at this time. Keech's #3 original IFP application is DENIED as moot. While the Court conducts its required screening under 1915(e)(2), service of process will be withheld and the discovery process is stayed. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/18/2025) (jnp)
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| Filing 30 Request for Clerk to issue summons filed by Adam Jason Keech. (Clerk declines to issue at this time) (mmw) |
| Filing 29 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Adam Jason Keech. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (mmw) |
| Filing 28 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Adam Jason Keech (mmw) |
| Filing 27 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Alvarado Independent School District, City of Alvarado, Christopher Cox, Brandon Dunivan, Adam King, P. Martain, Andrew Nolan, Timothy Payovich, Sarah Stephens, B. Thornton, Anibal Vega, Charles Jenkins filed by Adam Jason Keech. 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. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits) (mmw) |
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Filing 26
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part #8 Plaintiffs' Motion Seal Medical Records. Exhibits O, P, and Q on doc. 17, which is a USB drive, are SEALED. Exhibit C is not sealed as such exhibit does not contain any information (and it is noted as forthcoming by Plaintiffs on their motion). In the future, Plaintiffs should review Local Civil Rule 79.3 when requesting documents be sealed. See also Local Civil Rule 79.4. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/6/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 25
Order Unfiling Pleading #18 Supplemental Document filed by Adam Keech due to the following deficiency: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure ("Rule") 15(d), Plaintiff must file a motion to file a supplemental complaint and supplementation is only allowed for "any transaction, occurrence, or event that happened after the date of the pleading to be supplemented." If Plaintiffs wish to file an Amended Complaint, Plaintiffs must comply with Rule 15(a) and, as applicable, Local Civil Rule 15.1. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (mmw)
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Filing 24
ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs' #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. The Court finds that the Motion should be and hereby is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/3/2025) (mmw)
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Filing 23
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #11 Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Production of Public Information Pursuant to Texas Public Information Act ("Act") because such relief is not available in this Court as enforcement of the Act lies exclusively with the Texas State Courts. See Magda Hagan of the Family v. Rosales, No. 5-22-CV-01065-XR-RBF, 2023 WL 4417302, at *2 (W.D. Tex. May 25, 2023); Post Hole Ventures, LLC v. City of Kerrville, TX, No. SA-21-CV-00980-XR, 2022 WL 11455956, at *7 (W.D Tex. Oct. 19, 2022) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 22
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #10 Plaintiff's Motion for Expedited Discovery as premature. The Court notes that Plaintiffs' lawsuit has not yet been served on Defendants. See Lan v. Univ. of Tex. at San Antonio, No. SA-22-CV-00769-FB, 2022 WL 3219427, at *3 (W.D. Tex. Aug. 8, 2022). See also Fed. R. Civ. P. 4, 12, 16, 26-37. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 21
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #9 Plaintiff's Motion for Media Access and Recording in Public Proceedings. See Local Rule 83.18. The Court notes that maintaining courtroom decorum and order and ensuring the fair administration of justice overrides the reasons set forth in Plaintiff's motion. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 20
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Adam Keech, Amanda Webb must address the following deficiency: Plaintiffs have not paid the applicable filing and administrative fees or filed the required long-form IFP application. 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 14 days. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (mmw)
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Filing 19
ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #7 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure ("Rule") 15 governs the filing of amended pleadings. Rule 15(a)(1) allows a party to file an amended pleading ONCE as a matter of course (without leave of Court) under specific circumstances. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 18 ***STRICKEN and UNFILED per #25 ORDER*** Supplemental Document by Adam Keech as to #1 Complaint. (mmw) Modified on 11/3/2025 (mmw). |
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Filing 16
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #5 Motion for Protective Order as such motion is premature and does not satisfy the requirements set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (chmb)
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Filing 15
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #4 Motion for Referral to Texas Rangers or FBI as the Court lacks authority to command these agencies to open an investigation. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 11/3/2025) (chmb)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:20. Mon Nov 3 15:20:40 CST 2025 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:25. Mon Nov 3 16:46:58 CST 2025 (crt) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:24. 23 Mon Nov 3 16:29:12 CST 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 17 Notice of Manual Filing of Exhibits by Adam Keech re #12 Exhibit List. Clerk received USB marked as Exhibits A-W. USB retained in the Clerk's Office under separate cover. (bdb) |
| Filing 14 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp) |
| Filing 13 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Cureton 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. 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. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (bdb) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:13, 14. Fri Oct 31 10:29:31 CDT 2025 (crt) |
| Filing 12 Exhibit List filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Compel Production of Public Information Pursuant to Texas Public Information Act filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 10 MOTION for Expedited Discovery filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Media Access and Recording in Public Proceedings filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Seal Medical Records filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Preserve Evidence filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Referral to Texas Rangers or FBI filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Adam Keech (bdb) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Amanda Webb, Adam Keech. 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. (bdb) |
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