SLOOTH Inc et al v. Kickz et al
Plaintiff: SLOOTH Inc
Defendant: Kickz doing business as Ramadan Shabazz
Interested Party: Marcus Harris
Case Number: 4:2026cv00035
Filed: January 12, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Prop: Other Personal Property Damage
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Property Damage
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER ACCEPTING #14 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Accordingly, this case is DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to FRCP 41(b). This is a FINAL JUDGMENT for purposes of appeal. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/23/2026) (jnp)
March 23, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:15. Mon Mar 23 11:00:10 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PLAINTIFF SLOOTH, INC.'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN COUNSEL: The Court therefore RECOMMENDS dismissal of this case without prejudice pursuant to FRCP 41(b). Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton no longer assigned to case. Objections to F&R due by 3/19/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 3/5/2026) (jnp)
March 5, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:14. Thu Mar 5 14:05:50 CST 2026 (crt)
February 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part Motion for Extension of Time to Secure Counsel #12 . Plaintiff shall have until March 2, 2026, to obtain counsel. Pursuant to the Court's Order Requiring Plaintiff to Obtain Counsel #9 , the Court will recommend dismissal of this action without further notice if this extended deadline is not met. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/13/2026) (chmb)
February 13, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION for 30-Day Extension of Time to Secure Counsel filed by Marcus Harris, SLOOTH, Inc. (jnp)
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER STRIKING AND UNFILING DOCUMENT #10 Notice of Attorney Appearance filed by SLOOTH, Inc. due to the following deficiency: The signature of the attorney of record, which includes a party proceeding pro se, is required on each document filed. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/12/2026) (jnp)
February 12, 2026 Filing 10 ***STRICKEN AND UNFILED PER #11 ORDER*** NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deatria Mechele Norfleet on behalf of SLOOTH, Inc.. (jnp) Modified docket text per #11 on 2/13/2026 (jnp).
February 12, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:11. Thu Feb 12 14:12:28 CST 2026 (crt)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF SLOOTH, INC. TO OBTAIN COUNSEL: It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall, no later than February 16, 2026, obtain counsel, who shall file a Notice of Appearance of Counsel with the clerk of this Court that contains the name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and signature of new counsel. Failure to timely comply with this order will result in the undersigned recommending dismissal of this action. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 2/2/2026) (mmw)
February 2, 2026 Filing 8 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Kickz filed by SLOOTH, Inc.. 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)
February 2, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9. Mon Feb 2 13:35:46 CST 2026 (crt)
January 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER REGARDING ESTABLISHING THE CITIZENSHIP OF THE PARTIES FOR PURPOSES OF DIVERSITY OF CITIZENSHIP UNDER 28 U.S.C. 1332(a): Based on the foregoing, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff, no later than February 3, 2026, show cause as to why its Complaint should not be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiff may make this showing by filing an Amended Complaint curing the deficiencies set forth above by adding specific details regarding jurisdiction and the citizenship of the parties. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 1/21/2026) (jnp)
January 21, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Wed Jan 21 11:17:16 CST 2026 (crt)
January 16, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Kickz ; served on 1/15/2026; Ramadan Shabazz ; served on 1/15/2026. (jnp)
January 12, 2026 Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp)
January 12, 2026 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: Judge Pittman. 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. (jnp)
January 12, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Kickz, Ramadan Shabazz. (Clerk provided issued summons to Plaintiff OTC in Clerk's office on 1/12/2026.) (jnp)
January 12, 2026 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Marcus Harris. (jnp)
January 12, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Kickz, Ramadan Shabazz filed by Marcus Harris. (Filing fee $405.00; Receipt number 400005530) 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)
January 12, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4, 5. Mon Jan 12 11:58:33 CST 2026 (crt)

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