Snider v. Wise County, Texas et al
| Fay Lynn Snider |
| Wise County, Texas, Sheriff Lane Akin, Sheriff Cary Mellema, Sgt. James Foster, IV, ACO Miranda Miller, ACO Director Sherri Hartfield, Deputy Matthew Veld, Deputy Ryan Stallard, Megan Ford, Amy Roskilly, Bryn Hudson, John and Jane Does 1-20 4:26-cv-00426-O and G. Gognait |
| 4:2026cv00426 |
| April 7, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Reed O'Connor |
| Hal R Ray |
| Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 25
ORDER: Before the Court is the #24 Motion to Dismiss that Defendants Sheriff Cary Mellema, Deputy Matthew Veld, Deputy Ryan Stallard, Megan Ford, and Amy Roskilly filed on June 3, 2026. Plaintiff Fay Lynn Snider shall file her response to the Motion on or before June 24, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/4/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 24 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Megan Ford, Cary Mellema, Amy Roskilly, Ryan Stallard, Matthew Veld with Brief/Memorandum in Support. Attorney Christopher Allen Klement added to party Megan Ford(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher Allen Klement added to party Cary Mellema(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher Allen Klement added to party Amy Roskilly(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher Allen Klement added to party Ryan Stallard(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher Allen Klement added to party Matthew Veld(pty:dft) (Klement, Christopher) |
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Filing 23
ORDER ACCEPTING #18 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's 2 request for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction are DENIED. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 6/3/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Megan Ford ; served on 5/14/2026; Cary Mellema ; served on 5/14/2026; Amy Roskilly ; served on 5/14/2026; Ryan Stallard ; served on 5/14/2026; Matthew Veld ; served on 5/14/2026; Wise County, Texas ; served on 5/14/2026. (jnp) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Recent Developments Relevant to Pending Motion filed by Fay Lynn Snider (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Oag ruling letter 04/27/2026, #2 Exhibit(s) M. Ford letter to oag 05/18/26, #3 Exhibit(s) Ford/Clark letters to oag 05/21/26, #4 Exhibit(s) M. Ford email to plaintiff 05/18/26, #5 Exhibit(s) M. Ford email to plaintiff 05/21/26, #6 Exhibit(s) plaintiff oag ruling email to wcso 05/06/26, #7 Exhibit(s) plaintiff letter to oag 05/24/26) (Snider, Fay) |
| Filing 20 OBJECTION to #18 Findings and Recommendations filed by Fay Lynn Snider. (Snider, Fay) Modified to add filer on 5/12/2026 (jnp). |
| Filing 19 Summons Issued as to Lane Akin, Megan Ford, James Foster, IV, G. Gognait, Sherri Hartfield, Bryn Hudson, Cary Mellema, Miranda Miller, Amy Roskilly, Ryan Stallard, Matthew Veld, Wise County, Texas. (Clerk provided issued summons to USMS w/ USM-285, #15 Amended Complaint, and #16 Order for service of process.) (Attachments: #1 USM-285) (jnp) |
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Filing 18
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: After reviewing the pleadings and applicable legal authorities, the undersigned RECOMMENDS that Chief United States District Judge Reed O'Connor DENY Plaintiff's 2 Motion for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction. Any party who objects to any part of these findings, conclusions, and recommendation must file specific written objections within 14 days after being served with a copy. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/11/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 17 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons/Supplemental Document by Fay Lynn Snider . (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #3 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #4 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #5 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #6 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #7 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #8 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #9 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #10 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #11 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285, #12 Cover Sheet Supplement AO440-USM285) (Snider, Fay) Modified docket text on 5/11/2026 (jnp). |
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Filing 16
ORDER: Because Snider is proceeding in forma pauperis, she is entitled to have officers of the Court issue and serve all process. Snider SHALL complete the Summons Forms and Forms USM-285 for the identified Defendants and return them to the Clerk on or before May 29, 2026. In addition to the twelve identified Defendants, Snider has also named twenty unknown John and Jane Does as Defendants in this case. If Snider wishes to proceed in this action against those unnamed Defendants, she SHALL identify them, request the appropriate number of forms from the Clerk, complete those forms, and return them to the Clerk on or before June 12, 2026. Upon receipt of any of Snider's forms, the Clerk shall issue summons for the Defendants and forward the summonses, the completed Forms USM-285, and copies of the Complaint and this Order to the U.S. Marshals Service for service of process. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/8/2026) (Attachments: #1 Summons Form, #2 USM-285) (jnp)
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| Filing 15 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Fay Lynn Snider. Summons(es) not requested at this time. 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. (Snider, Fay) |
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Filing 14
ORDER: If Snider wishes to make the Amended Complaint her operative pleading in this case, she may do so by filing an Amended Complaint on or before April 30, 2026. If she does not file an Amended Complaint by that date, the Court will continue to screen her original complaint under 28 U.S.C. 1915. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 4/28/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 13 MOTION to Withdraw #12 Amended Complaint,, filed by Fay Lynn Snider (Snider, Fay) |
| Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND First Amended Complaint against All Defendants filed by Fay Lynn Snider. 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. (Snider, Fay) |
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Filing 11
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: Plaintiff's #10 second amended IFP application is GRANTED. Plaintiff may proceed in this action without paying the $405 filing and administrative fees. Plaintiff's #3 original and #9 first amended IFP applications are DENIED as moot. Service of process shall be withheld pending judicial screening under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 4/20/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Fay Lynn Snider (jnp) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Fay Lynn Snider (Snider, Fay) |
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Filing 8
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Fay Lynn Snider must address the following deficiency: Plaintiff has not paid the applicable filing and administrative fees or filed the long-form IFP application required by the Court. 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 4/23/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 4/9/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (jnp)
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| Filing 7 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (saw) (Main Document 7 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7. Wed Apr 8 09:13:27 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 6 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Ray 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. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. (saw) (Main Document 6 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). |
| Filing 5 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Fay Lynn Snider. (saw) (Main Document 5 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). |
| Filing 4 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Fay Lynn Snider. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Attachments: #1 Additional Pages Possible Duplicate #1, #2 Additional Pages Possible Duplicate #2) (saw) (Main Document 4 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). (Attachment 2 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Fay Lynn Snider (Attachments: #1 Additional Pages Possible Duplicate) (saw) (Main Document 3 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Lane Akin, John and Jane Does 1-20 4:26-cv-00426-O, Megan Ford, James Foster, IV, Sherri Hartfield, Bryn Hudson, Cary Mellema, Miranda Miller, Amy Roskilly, Ryan Stallard, Matthew Veld, Wise County, Texas filed by Fay Lynn Snider. 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 Additional Page(s) Possible Duplicate #1, #2 Additional Page(s) Possible Duplicate #2) (saw) (Main Document 1 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). (Attachment 2 replaced on 4/8/2026) (saw). |
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