Whittaker v. City of Magnolia Texas et al
Plaintiff: Christopher Whittaker
Defendant: Matthew Dantzer, City of Magnolia Texas and Doc
Case Number: 4:2026cv03427
Filed: April 28, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Lee H Rosenthal
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
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
June 24, 2026 Filing 16 Opposed RESPONSE to #11 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Christopher Whittaker. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Plaintiffs Proposed Order Denying Motion to Dismiss) (Robinett, Billy)
June 23, 2026 Filing 15 Opposed RESPONSE to #10 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint filed by Christopher Whittaker. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Plaintiffs Proposed Order Denying Motion to Dismiss) (Robinett, Billy)
June 23, 2026 Filing 14 First AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants filed by Christopher Whittaker. (Robinett, Billy)
June 22, 2026 Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Matthew Dantzer, filed. (Albin, Kelly)
June 18, 2026 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by City of Magnolia Texas, filed. (Helfand, William)
June 4, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by City of Magnolia Texas, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/25/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order) (Helfand, William)
June 2, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint by Matthew Dantzer, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/23/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order on Motion to Dismiss) (Albin, Kelly)
May 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER on Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4)
May 14, 2026 Filing 8 RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to City of Magnolia Texas served on 5/14/2026, answer due 6/4/2026, filed. (Robinett, Billy)
May 12, 2026 Filing 7 RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Matthew Dantzer served on 5/12/2026, answer due 6/2/2026, filed. (Robinett, Billy)
May 5, 2026 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to City of Magnolia Texas, Matthew Dantzer. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (bow4)
April 30, 2026 Filing 5 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Matthew Dantzer, filed. (Robinett, Billy)
April 30, 2026 Filing 4 Request for Issuance of Summons as to City of Magnolia Texas, filed. (Robinett, Billy)
April 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER Scheduling Rule 16 Conference With the Court and Setting Out the Requirements for Initial Pretrial Work. Initial Conference set for 8/14/2026 at 09:30 AM by video before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) (Attachments: #1 Attachments) Parties notified. (dmm4)
April 29, 2026 Filing 2 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (dmm4)
April 29, 2026 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. (dmm4)
April 28, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-35703645) filed by Christopher Whittaker. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Complaint Cover Sheet) (Robinett, Billy) (Main Document 1 replaced on 4/29/2026) (mew4).

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Defendant: Matthew Dantzer
Represented By: Kelly R. Albin
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Defendant: City of Magnolia Texas
Represented By: William Scott Helfand
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Defendant: Doc
Represented By: Kelly R. Albin
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Plaintiff: Christopher Whittaker
Represented By: Billy Robert Robinett
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