Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Sam R Cummings
Case #: 1:21-cv-00204
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Nov 12, 2021
Terminated:Mar 07, 2022
Last checked: Wednesday May 11, 2022 4:09 AM CDT
Defendant
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Represented By
Heather Lee Dyer
Office Of The Attorney General
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Plaintiff
David Velasquez
#01274896 TDCJ French Robertson Unit French Robertson Unit 12071 FM 3522
Abilene, TX 79601
Represented By
Nick Luis Olguin
Law Office Of Nick Olguin
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Jennifer Cozby
Terminated: 02/08/2022
Senior Warden TDCJ Robertson Unit 12071 FM 3522
Abilene, TX 79601
Represented By
Heather Lee Dyer
Office Of The Attorney General
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Docket last updated: 04/25/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Friday, April 29, 2022
15 15 misc Status Request Fri 04/29 11:38 AM
Status Request by David Velasquez with Deputy Clerk Response. Copy of public docket sheet mailed to David Velasquez, #1274896, TDCJ Robertson Unit, 12071 FM 3522, Abilene, TX 79601. (amg)
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Monday, March 07, 2022
14 14 order Judgment Mon 03/07 10:59 AM
JUDGMENT. For the reasons stated in the Court's Order of even date, as well as the Court's Order of February 8, 2022, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the above-styled and -numbered civil action be DISMISSED. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 3/7/2022) (amg)
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13 13 1 pgs order Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure ~Util - Terminate Motions Mon 03/07 10:53 AM
ORDER. The Court considered Defendant Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Motion to Dismiss10 pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1), filed February 2, 2022. The docket reflects that Plaintiff has failed to file a timely response to the pending Motion. Thus, it appears Plaintiff is unopposed to the relief sought therein. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss be GRANTED and Plaintiff's claims asserted against Defendant Texas Department of Criminal Justice be DISMISSED. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 3/7/2022) (amg)
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
12 12 order Scheduling Order Tue 02/15 10:46 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER. Pursuant to Rule 16(b), Fed. R. Civ. P., the Court establishes the following schedule for this case: Motions to join other parties and amend the pleadings must be filed by 3:00 p.m. on June 15, 2022. Motions for summary judgment must be filed by 3:00 p.m. on February 15, 2023. The parties must take this case to mediation which must be completed by 3:00 p.m. on February 15, 2023. The mediator must file a report to the Court within seven (7) days from the completion of mediation. Motions in limine must be filed and discovery must be completed by 3:00 p.m. on August 14, 2023. Deadlines will "not be extended except upon good cause shown and by order of theCourt." Jury Trial set for 9/5/2023 at 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 2000, 341 Pine St., Abilene, TX 79601-5928 before Senior Judge Sam R Cummings. See Order for additional instructions and deadlines. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 2/15/2022) (amg)
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Tuesday, February 08, 2022
11 11 1 pgs order Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure Tue 02/08 11:27 AM
ORDER. On this day, the Court considered Defendant Jennifer Cozby's Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6),9 . The docket reflects that Plaintiff has failed to file a timely response to the pending Motion. Thus, it appears Plaintiff is unopposed to the relief sought therein. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss be GRANTED and Plaintiff's claims asserted against Defendant Jennifer Cozby be DISMISSED. **Clerk's Note: Party Jennifer Cozby (Senior Warden) terminated. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 2/8/2022) (amg)
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Wednesday, February 02, 2022
10 10 motion Dismiss Wed 02/02 3:56 PM
MOTION to Dismiss filed by Texas Department of Criminal JusticeAttorney Heather Lee Dyer added to party Texas Department of Criminal Justice(pty:dft) (Dyer, Heather)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, January 10, 2022
9 9 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Mon 01/10 1:23 PM
Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Jennifer CozbyAttorney Heather Lee Dyer added to party Jennifer Cozby(pty:dft) (Dyer, Heather)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order MTD Crzby
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
8 8 service Summons Issued Tue 12/14 4:04 PM
Summons Issued as to Jennifer Cozby, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. (amg)
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7 7 misc Request for Clerk to Issue Document Tue 12/14 11:24 AM
Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by David Velasquez. (Olguin, Nick)
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6 6 misc Request for Clerk to Issue Document Tue 12/14 11:20 AM
Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by David Velasquez. (Olguin, Nick)
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Monday, November 15, 2021
5 5 misc Additional Attachments to Main Document Mon 11/15 2:59 PM
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to1 Complaint,,,, by Plaintiff David Velasquez. (Olguin, Nick)
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Att: 1 Cover Sheet
4 4 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Mon 11/15 2:57 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by David Velasquez. (Olguin, Nick)
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3 3 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Mon 11/15 2:55 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by David Velasquez. (Olguin, Nick)
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2 2 qcref Cummings (West Texas) Mon 11/15 11:03 AM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (amg)
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Friday, November 12, 2021
1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 11/12 5:12 PM
COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against David Velasquez filed by David Velasquez. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-12382387) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Olguin, Nick)
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