Akouala v. Amazon.com Services LLC et al
| Christian Akouala |
| Amazon.com Services LLC, Amazon.com Inc, Amazon DEN5, Amazon DEN6, Amazon DEN7, Amazon DEN8, Amazon AFW1, Amazon FTW, Express Employment Professionals, VSSI LLC Staffing Services, LSI/LSJ Staffing Services, Luxor Staffing, Lasko Products, IneriGroup Insourcing Solutions, Walmart Inc, D-Skilled Staffing, Jibe Staffing, The Job Center Staffing, Mica Corporation, Liberty Packaging and Core Personnel Staffing Services |
| 4:2026cv00607 |
| May 18, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Hal R Ray |
| Civil Rights: Employment |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 51
ORDER granting #46 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mikaela Shaw Masoudpour. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/16/2026) (saw)
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Filing 50
ORDER: Akouala does not show that his request for evidence preservation is appropriate and does not show sufficient good cause exists to permit him to conduct early discovery under Rule 26(d)(1). Accordingly, Akouala's Motion (ECF No. #47 ) is DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/16/2026) (saw)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:50, 51. Thu Jul 16 12:30:01 CDT 2026 (crt) |
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Filing 49
ORDER granting #44 : Before the Court are the Motion for Leave to Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline (ECF No. #44 ) that Walmart Inc. (Walmart) filed on July 13, 2026, and Response (ECF No. #48 ) that pro se plaintiff Christian Akouala filed on July 14, 2026. Walmart seeks a thirty-five-day extension for its responsive pleading deadline. ECF No. #44 . For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the Motion and extends the answer deadline from July 15, 2026 to August 19, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/15/2026) (wxc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:49. Wed Jul 15 10:39:29 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 48 RESPONSE filed by Christian Akouala re: #44 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (wxc) |
| Filing 47 Plaintiff's Motion for Preservation of Evidence and for Leave to Conduct Early Discovery filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) |
| Filing 46 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16614902) filed by Amazon.com Inc, Amazon.com Services LLC (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)Attorney Mikaela Shaw Masoudpour added to party Amazon.com Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Mikaela Shaw Masoudpour added to party Amazon.com Services LLC(pty:dft) (Masoudpour, Mikaela) |
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Filing 45
ORDER: Plaintiff SHALL FILE his response to the Motion on or before July 21, 2026. Walmart SHALL NOT FILE a reply unless the Court orders it to do so. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/14/2026) (wxc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:45. Tue Jul 14 11:33:01 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 44 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Walmart Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Erin Elizabeth Drumm added to party Walmart Inc(pty:dft) (Drumm, Erin) |
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Filing 43
ORDER: Before the Court is the Supplemental Declaration of Continuing Amazon Wage and Schedule Violations (ECF No. #42 ) that pro se Plaintiff Christian Akouala filed on July 10, 2026. The Court has already devoted judicial resources on three other occasions striking Akouala's non-conforming pleadings. See ECF Nos. #22 , #26 , #31 . Accordingly, the Court directs the Clerk of Court to STRIKE Akouala's filing (ECF No. #42 ). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/13/2026) (wxc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:43. Mon Jul 13 14:57:00 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 42 *** STRICKEN PER ORDER #43 **** Supplemental Declaration of Continuing Amazon Wage and Schedule Violations by Christian Akouala. (knb) Modified on 7/13/2026 (wxc). Modified file date on 7/14/2026 (saw). |
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Filing 41
ORDER: The Court GRANTS the #40 Motion in part and extends the answer deadline from July 14, 2026 to August 18, 2026. It is therefore ORDERED that Defendants SHALL answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (ECF No. #37 ) on or before August 18, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 7/7/2026) (bdb)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:41. Tue Jul 7 10:51:56 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 40 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Answer Date or in the Alternative (), Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint filed by Amazon.com Inc, Amazon.com Services LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Elizabeth A Bones added to party Amazon.com Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Elizabeth A Bones added to party Amazon.com Services LLC(pty:dft) (Bones, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 39 USM-285 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Amazon AFW1 ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon DEN5 ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon DEN6 ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon DEN7 ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon DEN8 ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon FTW ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon.com Inc ; served on 6/23/2026; Amazon.com Services LLC ; served on 6/23/2026. (wxc) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:36. Wed Jul 1 13:02:57 CDT 2026 (crt) |
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Filing 38
ORDER: The Court DENIES the Motion (ECF No. #35 ). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/30/2026) (saw)
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| Filing 37 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Amazon.com Inc, Amazon.com Services LLC, Express Employment Professionals, IneriGroup Insourcing Solutions, LSI/LSJ Staffing Services, Lasko Products, VSSI LLC Staffing Services, D-Skilled Staffing, Jibe Staffing, The Job Center Staffing, Mica Corporation, Liberty Packaging, Core Personnel Staffing Services filed by Christian Akouala. 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. (saw) |
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Filing 36
ORDER: The Court GRANTS the Motion (ECF No. #34 ). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to file Plaintiff's Final Amended Complaint (ECF No. #34 -1) as his "First Amended Complaint" on the docket. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/30/2026) (saw)
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| Filing 35 Motion to Appoint Counsel filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) |
| Filing 34 Motion for Leave to File Proposed Final Amended Complaint filed by Christian Akouala (Attachments: #1 Proposed Final Amended Complaint, #2 Proposed Order) (wxc) |
| Filing 33 USM-285 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Walmart Inc. on 6/24/26. (wxc) |
| Filing 32 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Walmart Inc. ; served on 6/24/2026. (saw) |
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Filing 31
ORDER: The Court directs the Clerk of Court to STRIKE Akouala's filing (ECF No. #27 ). The Court directs the Clerk of Court to STRIKE Akouala's filing (ECF No. #29 ). The Court has warned Akouala on multiple occasions that as a pro se litigant he is stillexpected to adhere to the Court's Local Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/24/2026) (wxc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:31. Wed Jun 24 12:28:58 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 30 Plaintiff's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order filed by Christian Akouala re: #22 Order (wxc) |
| Filing 29 *** UNFILED PER ORDER #31 *** AMENDED COMPLAINT against Amazon.com Inc, Amazon.com Services LLC, Core Personnel Staffing Services, D-Skilled Staffing, Express Employment Professionals, IneriGroup Insourcing Solutions, LSI/LSJ Staffing Services, Jibe Staffing, The Job Center Staffing, VSSI LLC Staffing Services, Walmart Inc. filed by Christian Akouala. 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) Modified on 6/24/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 28 Plaintiff's Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order Denying Motion #23 filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) |
| Filing 27 *** UNFILED PER ORDER #31 *** Plaintiff's Consolidated Medical and Payroll Evidence Packet filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) Modified on 6/24/2026 (wxc). |
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Filing 26
ORDER: The Court directs the Clerk of Court to STRIKE Akouala's filing (ECF No. #25 ). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/18/2026) (bdb)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:26. Thu Jun 18 10:12:55 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 25 ***STRICKEN PER #26 ORDER*** Plaintiff's Supplemental Identification of Additional Defendants filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) Modified on 6/18/2026 (bdb). |
| Filing 24 ***PLEASE DISREGARD - DOCKETED IN ERROR*** Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (wxc) Modified to add note on 6/22/2026 (jnp). |
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Filing 23
ORDER denying #15 : the Court DENIES the Motion without prejudice to Akouala's right to move the Court to take notice of appropriate facts later as the case progresses. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/17/2026) (wxc)
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Filing 22
ORDER: The Court directs the Clerk of Court to STRIKE Akouala's filings (ECF No. #13 , #14 , #16 , #17 , #19 ). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/17/2026) (wxc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:22,23. Wed Jun 17 11:37:38 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 21 Summons Issued as to Lasko Products. (Attachments: #1 Additional Pages USM 285) (saw) |
| Filing 20 Summons Issued as to Amazon AFW1, Amazon DEN5, Amazon DEN6, Amazon DEN7, Amazon DEN8, Amazon FTW, Amazon.com Inc, Amazon.com Services LLC, Express Employment Professionals, IneriGroup Insourcing Solutions, LSI/LSJ Staffing Services, Luxor Staffing, VSSI LLC Staffing Services, Walmart Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Additional Pages - USM 285) (saw) |
| Filing 19 *** STRICKEN PER ORDER #22 *** Plaintiff's Supplemental Narrative Statement in Support of #1 Complaint filed by Christian Akouala (saw) Modified on 6/17/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 18 Document titled "Form USM-285 Completion Guide Service of Process Information -All Defendants" re: #12 Request for Clerkto Issue Document filed by Christian Akouala (saw) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/16/2026: #1 Additional Page(s) Additional Pages) (saw). |
| Filing 17 *** STRICKEN PER ORDER #22 *** Plaintiff's Supplemental Narrative Statement in Support of Complaint filed by Christian Akouala (saw) Modified on 6/17/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 16 *** STRICKEN PER ORDER #22 *** Plaintiff's Statement of Claims Against Defendant No. 1 - Amazon.com services LLC and Related Amazon Entities filed by Christian Akouala (saw) Modified file date on 6/16/2026 (saw). Modified on 6/17/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Judicial Notice and Request for Transfer of Records from Prior Federal Proceeding filed by Christian Akouala (saw) |
| Filing 14 *** STRICKEN PER ORDER #22 *** Plaintiff's Supplemental Declaration of Persistent Harassment, Psychological Damages and Insurance Failure filed by Christian Akouala (saw) Modified on 6/17/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 13 *** STRICKEN PER ORDER #22 *** Plaintiff's Medical Evidence Summary filed by Christian Akouala (saw) Modified on 6/17/2026 (wxc). |
| Filing 12 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Christian Akouala. (Attachments: #1 Additional Pages USM 287) (saw) Modified file date on 6/16/2026 (saw). |
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Filing 11
ORDER: Because Akouala is proceeding in forma pauperis, he is entitled to have officers of the Court issue and serve all process. 28 U.S.C. 1915(d); Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/4/2026) (Attachments: #1 Summons Form 1, #2 Summons Form 2, #3 Summons Form 3, #4 Summons Form 4, #5 Summons Form 5, #6 Summons Form 6, #7 Summons Form 7, #8 Summons Form 8, #9 Summons Form 9, #10 Summons Form 10, #11 Summons Form 11, #12 Summons Form 12, #13 Summons Form 13, #14 Summons Form 14, #15 Summons Form 15, #16 USM-285 1, #17 USM-285 2, #18 USM-285 3, #19 USM-285 4, #20 USM-285 5, #21 USM-285 6, #22 USM-285 7, #23 USM-285 8, #24 USM-285 9, #25 USM-285 10, #26 USM-285 11, #27 USM-285 12, #28 USM-285 13, #29 USM-285 14, #30 USM-285 15) (wxc)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:11. Thu Jun 4 11:40:05 CDT 2026 (crt) |
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Filing 10
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: Plaintiff's #9 amended IFP application is GRANTED. Plaintiff may proceed in this action without paying the $405 filing and administrative fees. Plaintiff's #2 original IFP application is 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 6/3/2026) (jnp)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10. Wed Jun 3 08:47:59 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 9 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) |
| Filing 8 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. 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. (bcr) |
| Filing 7 Court Request for Recusal: Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Judge Mark Pittman for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 4:26-cv-00607-P. (bcr) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7 & 8. Tue May 26 08:49:28 CDT 2026 (crt) Modified on 5/26/2026 (bcr). |
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Filing 6
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Christian Akouala must address the following deficiency: Plaintiff has not paid the applicable filing and administrative fees or filed a long-form IFP application, which is required for non-prisoners who wish to proceed IFP. 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 6/5/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/22/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP Form) (knb)
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| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Fri May 22 09:46:54 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 5 Supporting Statement and Evidence EEOC/Workplace Discrimination Complaint filed by Christian Akouala (wxc) |
| Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp) |
| Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. 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. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. (jnp) |
| ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3, 4. Tue May 19 10:57:52 CDT 2026 (crt) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christian Akouala (jnp) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Amazon AFW1, Amazon DEN5, Amazon DEN6, Amazon DEN7, Amazon DEN8, Amazon FTW, Amazon.com Services LLC, Amazon.com, Inc., Express Employment Professionals, IneriGroup Insourcing Solutions, LSI/LSJ Staffing Services, Lasko Products, Luxor Staffing, VSSI LLC Staffing Services, Walmart Inc. filed by Christian Akouala. 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) |
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