Smolinski v. Haltom City et al
Plaintiff: Thomas Smolinski
Defendant: Haltom City, North Richland Hills, N. Richland Hills, Ivan Arias and Travis Horton
Case Number: 4:2026cv01096
Filed: September 4, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey L Cureton
Referring Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Thomas Smolinski must address the following deficiency: Although Plaintiff filed a long-form IFP application, he did not complete all sections of the form. It is therefore ORDERED that Plaintiff shall either pay the $405 filing and administrative fees or file a complete long-form IFP application with the clerk of 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 30 days. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 9/9/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (jnp)
September 9, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Wed Sep 9 12:30:16 CDT 2026 (crt)
September 8, 2026 Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp)
September 8, 2026 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. 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. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (jnp)
September 8, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4, 5. Tue Sep 8 11:18:07 CDT 2026 (crt)
September 4, 2026 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Thomas Smolinski. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (jnp)
September 4, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Thomas Smolinski (jnp)
September 4, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Ivan Arias, Haltom City, Travis Horton, N. Richland Hills, North Richland Hills filed by Thomas Smolinski. 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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