Stovall v. 322nd District Court of Tarrant County et al
Plaintiff: Kenneth Stovall
Defendant: 322nd District Court of Tarrant County, Brandy Michelle Austin, Jeffrey Kaitcer, Judge Mumford and Niesha Wilhite
Case Number: 4:2026cv00588
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER ACCEPTING #9 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The Court ORDERS that Plaintiff's complaint be DISMISSED with prejudice for making false allegations of poverty. This is a FINAL JUDGMENT for purposes of appeal. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 6/22/2026) (jnp)
June 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: #3 Complaint filed by Kenneth Stovall. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/5/2026) (wxc)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ***VACATED PER ORDER #9 *** ORDER AUTHORIZING PLAINTIFF TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS #4 : It is therefore ORDERED that Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. #4 ) is GRANTED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 5/14/2026) (wxc) Modified on 6/8/2026 (wxc).
May 13, 2026 Filing 7 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (wxc)
May 13, 2026 Filing 6 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. (wxc)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF TRANSFER: The Court TRANSFERS this action to the Fort Worth Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas under 1391(b) and the authority granted by the Courts Miscellaneous Order No. 6. Stovall is again WARNED that continuing to refile the same lawsuit in this division may result in sanctions that could restrict his ability to file lawsuits pro se and in forma pauperis or subject him to monetary sanctions. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 5/13/2026) (mcrd)
May 13, 2026 NEW CASE NUMBER 4:26-cv-00588-P Stovall v. 322nd District Court of Tarrant County et al has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 3:26cv1511-O. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (ldm)
May 11, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Kenneth Stovall. (kxm)
May 11, 2026 Filing 3 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against 322nd District Court of Tarrant County, Brandy Michelle Austin, Judge Mumford, Jeffrey Kaitcer filed by Kenneth Stovall. 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. (kxm)
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kxm)
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge McKay). 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. (kxm)

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