Eldreth v. The City Of Houston Texas et al
| James Ray Eldreth |
| The City Of Houston Texas, Harris County Texas, AC Espinal, MJ Alvarado, John Doe 1 Supervisor, John 2 Auto Theft D Doe, Officer Smith, Supervisor John Doe and Detective Derek Terrell |
| 4:2026cv02883 |
| April 10, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| Charles Eskridge |
| Dena Hanovice Palermo |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 7
ORDER denying Leave to File Electronically #5 . Plaintiff has managed to file and serve documents up to this point without access to the Courts electronic filing system. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo) Parties notified. (abb4)
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| Filing 6 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Plaintiff, filed. (abh4) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to File Electronically by James Eldreth, filed. Motions referred to Dena Hanovice Palermo. Motion Docket Date 6/3/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (abh4) |
| Filing 4 First AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against MJ Alvarado, AC Espinal, The City Of Houston Texas, Smith, "John Doe" 1 Supervisor, Derek Terrell, and "John Doe" 2 Auto Theft Detective Partner filed by James Eldreth. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by James Eldreth. (abh4) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/13/2026: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (abh4). |
| Summons Issued as to MJ Alvarado, AC Espinal, Officer Smith, Derek Terrell, The City Of Houston Texas. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed. (abh4) |
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Filing 3
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo. (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (jmg4)
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| Filing 2 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (hlc4) |
| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (hlc4) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against MJ Alvarado, AC Espinal, Harris County Texas, John Doe Officers 1-5, John Doe Prosecutors 1-3, The City Of Houston Texas filed by James Eldreth. (th4) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2026: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (th4). |
| Initial Filing fee: $405.00 re: #1 Complaint, receipt number 400019875, filed. (th4) |
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