Brooks et al v. Scouting America
Plaintiff: Leticia Brooks and William Brooks
Defendant: Scouting America and Boy Scouts of America
Case Number: 4:2026cv00692
Filed: June 5, 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: 20 U.S.C. ยง 1400 Civil Rights of Handicapped Child
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: The Parties received notice (ECF No. #2 ) that they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a), which requires the appearance of local counsel. A review of the record reveals, however, that Plaintiff failed to comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) despite the Court's warning that this would result in dismissal of this case. The Court thus ORDERS that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice per Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/7/2026) (knb)
July 7, 2026 Filing 5 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Leticia Brooks, William Brooks (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Cirkiel, Martin)
June 16, 2026 Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to All Defendants. (Cirkiel, Martin)
June 5, 2026 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Scouting America. (mmw)
June 5, 2026 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. 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. (mmw)
June 5, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against SCOUTING AMERICA F/N/A BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA filed by Leticia Brooks, N.B., a minor, William Brooks. (Fee: $405; Receipt No. ATXNDC-16508824.) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. 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 Cover Sheet) (Cirkiel, Martin) Modified on 6/5/2026 (mmw).

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