Bryant v. Seaton et al
Plaintiff: Kerwin Bryant
Defendant: J. Seaton, J. Martin, C. Nelson, S. Johnson, R. Valadez, J. Barcena, F. Ramos, Mark A. Garza, Mark Corn, R. Resendez, J. Reyna, J. Castillo, K. Hayles, 187th Judicial District Court, 399th District Court, Assistant District Attorney, 399th Judicial District Court, Assistant District Attorney, 187th Judicial District Court, San Antonio Police Department, City of San Antonio and A. Garansuay
Case Number: 5:2021cv00863
Filed: September 10, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Xavier Rodriguez
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER STAYING CASE - ORDERED that Bryants remaining 1983 claims, i.e., his claims for monetary damages against the twelve SAPD officials based on the alleged unlawful arrests and searches, are STAYED pending resolution of his State criminal proceedings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Bryant shall file an advisory with the Court stating the status of his pending criminal cases sixty (60) days from the date of this Order and file subsequent advisories every (60) days thereafter. Additionally, Bryant shall file an advisory with the Court informing the Court of any disposition of his criminal proceedings, i.e., dismissal, acquittal, conviction, within ten (10) days after any such disposition. If Bryant fails to file an advisory, i.e., status report, as mandated by this Order, the Court will dismiss his suit for failure to comply with this Courts Order. At any time, Bryant may voluntarily dismiss this matter by filing a motion to dismiss. The Clerk of Court is directed to ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSE this case during the pendency of the stay. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (rg)
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDERED that Bryants 1983 claims against Defendants Assistant District Attorney, 187th Judicial District Court, and Assistant District Attorney 399thJudicial District Court, in their official capacities for monetary damages (ECF No. 8) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR WANT OF JURISDICTION because they are barred by sovereign immunity. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Bryants 1983 claims against Defendants SAPD and COSA, as well as his claims for defamation, discrimination, and theft, (ECF No. 8) are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, to the extent Bryant seeks release from confinementby asking to have his criminal charges dismissed, his 1983 claims against Defendants (ECF IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, to the extent Bryant seeks release from confinement by asking to have his criminal charges dismissed, his 1983 claims against Defendants (ECF No. 8) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to the filing of a 28 U.S.C. 2241 habeas corpus action in a proper venue after he has exhausted his available statecourt remedies. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (rg)
October 18, 2021 Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants amending #1 Complaint, filed by Kerwin Bryant.(bc)
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE-- IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order, Bryant must show cause why his Complaint and the claims therein should not be stayed or dismissed by filing an amended complaint that cures the noted deficiencies as to Kerwin Bryant.. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (mgr)
October 1, 2021 Mailed Order (doc #6) and 1983 Form to Plaintiff. (mgr)
September 30, 2021 ReMailed Document #4 to Plaintiff using his TDCJ Number. (rg)
September 24, 2021 ReMailed Document #4 to Plaintiff using his SID Number. (rg)
September 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Bryants Application to Proceed IFP (ECF No. 2) is GRANTED. IT FURTHER ORDERED that BCADC must deduct $23.67 from Bryants institutional trust fund account and forward it to the U.S. Clerk of Court, 655 E. Csar E. Chvez Blvd., Room G65, San Antonio, Texas 78206, referencing the case number stated in the style of this Order. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (rg)
September 10, 2021 Filing 3 Case Opening Letter to Kerwin Bryant. (nm)
September 10, 2021 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Kerwin Bryant. (nm)
September 10, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT, filed by Kerwin Bryant. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Copy of Envelope)(nm)
September 10, 2021 If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Bemporad. (nm)
September 10, 2021 THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ. (nm)

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