Roberts v. American Airlines et al
Plaintiff: Lisa Roberts
Defendant: American Airlines, Deborah Johnson and American Airlines, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2026cv00624
Filed: May 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Referring Judge: Hal R Ray
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Employment
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: Because Roberts is proceeding in forma pauperis, she is entitled to have officers of the Court issue and serve all process. Roberts SHALL complete the Summons Form and Form USM-285 for the Defendants and return them to the Clerk on or before August 9, 2026. Upon receipt, the Clerk SHALL issue summons for Defendants and forward the summons, the complete Form 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 7/9/2026) (Attachments: #1 Summons Form, #2 USM-285) (knb)
July 9, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:20. Thu Jul 9 14:13:28 CDT 2026 (crt)
July 2, 2026 Filing 19 Mail returned as undeliverable. #16 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis received back from Lisa Roberts as Return to Sender - Not deliverable as addressed - Unable to Forward. No address update from last filed document. The current document has not been re-mailed. (jnp)
June 24, 2026 Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against American Airlines, American Airlines, Inc. filed by Lisa Roberts. 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)
June 23, 2026 Filing 17 Mail returned as undeliverable. #11 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, #10 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, received back from Lisa Roberts as Not Deliverable as Addressed. No address update from last filed document. The current document has not been re-mailed. (saw)
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: Plaintiff's amended IFP application is GRANTED. ECF No. #15 . Plaintiff may proceed in this action without paying the $405 filing and administrative fees. Plaintiff's original IFP application is DENIED as moot. ECF No. #4 . (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 6/15/2026) (saw)
June 15, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:16. Mon Jun 15 11:10:47 CDT 2026 (crt)
June 11, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Lisa Roberts (saw)
June 11, 2026 Filing 14 Determination and Notice of Rights filed by Lisa Roberts (saw)
June 11, 2026 Filing 13 Document titled "Hardship"/Response re: #12 Order And Notice of Deficiency filed by Lisa Roberts (saw) Modified text on 6/15/2026 (knb).
May 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Lisa Roberts must address the following deficiency: Plaintiff shall either pay the total filing and administrative fees of $405 or file an amended long-form IFP application that is complete and return it to the clerk of Court. No further process shall issue except upon order of 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 6/11/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/28/2026) (Attachments: #1 Additional Pages Long Form IFP) (saw)
May 28, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:12. Thu May 28 13:52:06 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: Roberts SHALL demonstrate that she received a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC, or other state agency with which Roberts filed a charge of discrimination, for a discrimination charge she made to the EEOC or such state agency by filing a copy of such letter or other document and proof of the time of her receipt of the letter or other document. She SHALL do so on or before June 9, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/27/2026) (wxc)
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Roberts SHALL file an amended complaint that sets forth a short and plain statement consisting of plausible, non-conclusory factual allegations supporting each cause of action pursuant to Rules 8(a) and 15(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Civil Rule 7.1 on or before June 24, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 5/27/2026) (wxc)
May 27, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:11. Wed May 27 13:19:49 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 27, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10. Wed May 27 13:20:30 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 22, 2026 Filing 9 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (saw)
May 22, 2026 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. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. (saw)
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE: The Court will immediately transfer this action to the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas under Section 1404(a) and the undersigned's authority granted by Rule 2(a) (3) of the Court's Miscellaneous Order No. 6. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 5/22/2026) (cea)
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER REGARDING FILINGS AFTER INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER: In a soon-to-be-entered order, the Court will transfer this case to the Fort Worth Division of this district. Plaintiff is advised that any motions or other documents, briefs, or the like filed after this case is transferred must be filed in the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 5/22/2026) (cea)
May 22, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8, 9. Fri May 22 14:28:25 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 22, 2026 NEW CASE NUMBER 4:26-cv-624 has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 3:26-cv-01642. 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. (rekc)
May 22, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7. Fri May 22 10:32:33 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 21, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1,2. Thu May 21 10:21:48 CDT 2026 (crt)
May 20, 2026 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Lisa Roberts. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (kxm)
May 20, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Lisa Roberts. (kxm)
May 20, 2026 Filing 3 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against American Airlines, Deborah Johnson filed by Lisa Roberts. 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 20, 2026 Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kxm)
May 20, 2026 Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm)

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