Simpson v. Stoker et al
Plaintiff: Henry Simpson
Defendant: Susan Odak, Calhoun, L Tanner Harrell and E. Maxxie
Case Number: 4:2025cv04488
Filed: September 22, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: David Hittner
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. with Jury Demand by E. Maxxie, Susan Odak, L Tanner Harrell, filed. (El-Hammamy, Amar)
March 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Confirmation of receipt of payment from TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL in the amount of $ 38.00 Receipt date: 3/16/2026. Receipt number 400019224. Purpose Description: Civil Filing Fee/PLRA/Non-Prisoner Installment/CCAM. (jmh4)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER ON MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. Based on the above, the Court ORDERS that Simpson's motion for reconsideration, (Dkt. #14 ), is DENIED. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION for Reconsideration of dismissal of defendant Stoker #13 Order to Answer,, by Henry Simpson, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/23/2026. (dah4)
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER TO ANSWER. The Court has conducted the screening required by 28 U.S.C. 1915A and finds that an answer is necessary from the following three defendants: UTMB Pack I Unit employee L. Tanner Harrell; UTMB Pack I Unit medical provider Susan Odak; and Pack I Unit Property Officer E. Maxxie. Simpson's claims against Stoker in this action are dismissed. However, because Simpson may be able to pursue claims for these alleged violations under state law, the dismissal is without prejudice. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
January 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Confirmation of receipt of payment from TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL in the amount of $ 60.00 Receipt date: 1/15/2026. Receipt number 400017938. Purpose Description: Civil Filing Fee/PLRA/Non-Prisoner Installment/CCAM. (jmh4)
January 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT by Henry Simpson, filed. (anc4)
December 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER DENYING MOTION TO CERTIFY A CLASS. Simpson's motion to certify a class, (Dkt. #10 ), is DENIED. Simpson is reminded that his response to the Order for More Definite Statement must be filed by December 31, 2025, or his action may be dismissed without further notice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
December 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Confirmation of receipt of payment from TDCJ INMATE TRUST FUND in the amount of $ 10.00 Receipt date: 12/11/2025. Receipt number 400017285. Purpose Description: Civil Filing Fee/PLRA/Non-Prisoner Installment/CCAM. (jmh4)
December 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION to Certify as a Class Action by Henry Simpson, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/30/2025. (sew4)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT as to Henry Simpson. More Definite Statement due by 12/31/2025. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
November 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Confirmation of receipt of payment from TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL in the amount of $ 20.00 Receipt date: 11/24/2025. Receipt number 400016887. Purpose Description: Civil Filing Fee/PLRA/Non-Prisoner Installment/CCAM. (jmh4)
November 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Confirmation of receipt of payment from TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL in the amount of $ 36.00 Receipt date: 11/24/2025. Receipt number 400016887. Purpose Description: Civil Filing Fee/PLRA/Non-Prisoner Installment/CCAM. (jmh4)
October 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Henry Simpson. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Henry Simpson. (cng4)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CLERKS NOTICE OF DEFICIENT PLEADING. Parties notified. Notice of Compliance due by 10/22/2025, filed. (Attachments: #1 Appendix) (bsg4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (bmn4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bmn4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by Henry Simpson, filed. (bmn4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Henry Simpson, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/14/2025. (bmn4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Prisoner Civil Rights COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405) filed by Henry Simpson. (bmn4)
September 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (bmn4)

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Defendant: Susan Odak
Represented By: Amar Y. El-Hammamy
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