Shields v. Branson et al
Plaintiff: Joe Shields
Defendant: Sally Harris Branson, Randal Luther Hale, Joseph Dominick Matranga, Shawna Rene Talton and John Doe Robotext Blasters
Case Number: 4:2026cv04625
Filed: June 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Andrew S Hanen
Nature of Suit: Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Cause of Action: 47 U.S.C. ยง 227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 11, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (vp3)
June 11, 2026 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Sally Harris Branson, Randal Luther Hale, Joseph Dominick Matranga, Shawna Rene Talton. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed. (vp3)
June 11, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Joe Shields. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (vp3)
June 11, 2026 Filing fee: $405.00, receipt number 300000651, filed. (vp3)
June 11, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho 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. (vp3)

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