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MEDIATION RULES

Mediation is a process whereby an impartial person helps the parties attempt to: reach an agreement about
the item(s) in dispute, come to an understanding of the issue(s) being discussed, or accomplish

conciliation. The purpose of mediation is to aid the parties in developing their own agreement with
respect to the issue(s) in dispute.

he Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) conducts such mediation sessions according to the following

rules:
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1. Confidentiality
Communications in mediation are confidential and the mediator shall not disclose any communication

nade during the mediation to the court or anyone else. However, abuse, negleci, and exploitation of
children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities are not confidential issues and must be reported.
Further, certain federal matters may require disclosure.
WARNING: Any confidential communications between the attorney and their client in the presence of a
third party (e.g. relative, friend, advisor) regarding any matter related to the subject of the mediation may
not be protected as confidential if determined to be a waiver of the attorney-client privilege and may be
discoverable and admissible in any subsequent legal proceedings. This may include electronic
communications. ‘
ARNING; Communication between a parent and child during mediation may not be privileged. A _—
communication with non-named parties, whether verbally or electronically, during the mediation may not -
be protected as confidential. The communication may also be discoverable and admissible in a °
ubsequent legal proceeding. a
/WARNING: Anyone that comes into contact with health care treatment/information will be held
accountable by state law. Communication about healthcare/treatment may not be repeated by party,
attorney, or mediator without written consent.

. Participation and Disclosure
Parties are expected to communicate openly, to share all information pertinent to the issue(s), and to
follow instructions as directed by the mediator. Common courtesy shall be exercised toward all in
attendance at the mediation.

3. Legal/Financial Advice

The mediator cannot provide legal or financial advice to either party. The mediator is neutral and will not
advocate for either party: If the need for legal-and/or financial-advice arises -during-‘mediation; the parties
will be encouraged to discuss such issues with an attorney and/or an accountant. ~

4, Bankruptcy
If you have a pending matter in a bankruptcy court, you affirm that your stay has been lifted and the court
~has approved the Office of Dispute Resolution to conduct your mediation.

5. Session Attendance
Parties are expected to attend all mediation sessions scheduled by the mediator.

. Individual Meetings
At times, the process of mediation requires the mediator to hold individual meetings with the parties.
Such information shared during these meetings is confidential unless approval is given by the appropriate
person(s) to share such information.
WARNING; Communication pertaining to a party’s healthcare state or treatment may not be

written/repeated without the party's consent.
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Barbara Sucsy
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Lubbock County, Texas
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CAUSE NO. 2015-514,888 ot
RAS THOMPSON, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
PLAINTIFF, §
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VS. § 237" JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER, §
AS POLICE OFFICE AND THE §
LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT, —§ ;
DEFENDANT. 8 LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS

DEFENDANT WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER’S
RULE 91a MOTION TO DISMISS LAWSUIT AS BASELESS

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
NOW COMES WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER, a Police Officer and Defendant in the

above-styled and numbered cause, and files this Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit as Baseless,

pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a, in support of which, the Defendant would show

the Court as follows:
1. Plaintiff, RAS THOMPSON (“Thompson”), sued Defendant WILLIAM CLAYTON
TROTTER (“Trotter”), a City of Lubbock Police Officer, alleging various tort and civil

rights claims.

2. This lawsuit is substantially the same as the suit Thompson filed in federal court on |
September 6, 2012, styled Ras Lynn Thompson v. William Clayton Trotter, Civil Action
No. 5:12-CV-158-C in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas,
Lubbock Division. (See Exhibit A.) After numerous opportunities to replead and clarify
his complaint, as allowed by 28 U.S.C. §1915, the case was dismissed as frivolous,

pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by order dated April 15, 2013. (See Exhibit B.)



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C Office of the City Attorney

April 24, 2015

Ras Thompson
531 54" Street
Lubbock, Texas 79404

CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED No. 91 7199 9991 7035 5987 5463
and by regular mail

Re: = Ras T hompson y. William Clayton Trotter, as Police Office and the Lubbock
Police Department
Cause No. 2015-51. 4,888; 237" District Court; Lubbock County, Texas
Dear Mr. Thompson:

Enclosed please find Defendant William Clayton Trotter’s Rule 91a Motion to Dismiss
Lawsuit as Baseless in the above referenced matter.

Thank you for your time and attention.

JCGAw
enclosure

POBox 2000 ¢ 162513"Street Lubbock, TX 79457 @ 806-775-2222 « Facsimile 806-775-3307



2015-514,888 Filed 4/16/2015 4:16:09 PM

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Ill.

It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Defendant William
Clayton Trotter’s Rule 91a Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit as Baseless, filed by the City of Lubbock
on behalf of its Police Officer William Clayton Trotter, is GRANTED; and the Plaintiff's lawsuit
is hereby DISMISSED and the Defendants are hereby awarded their reasonable expenses in the

amount of $1,000.00, for which execution may issue.

SO ORDERED, this _ 9th day of _ June , 2015.

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JUDGE PRESIDING



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April 27, 2015

Office of Dispute Resolution

Ras Thompson
531 East 54th Street
Lubbock, TX 79404- |

John Grace

P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 794457

ae Court Ordered mediation has been scheduled.

Re: Ras Thompson v. William Trotter
2015-514,888
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:30 PM

Location: Office of Dispute Resolution
916 Main, Suite 800, Lubbock, Texas

Assigned Neutral: Caroline Clark

Without an objection to the appointment, the designated mediator will remain as assigned. If all parties agree to
engage a mediator outside our system, notice is appreciated, but default mediation dates will remain on our docket
until the court received confirmation from the selected mediator of a completed or scheduled private mediation. |

Fees are as follows: mediation fee ($100 per party, per hour) and an administrative fee ($50 per party). Payment for
mediation services is expected upon completion of the mediation. Credit card payments are acceptable. If thre is an
inability to pay the mediator fee, please contact our office prior to the mediation.

Per your scheduling order, if you do not appear for mediation and/or you have not canceled your mediation at least 24
hours in advance, you will be assessed a $75.00 fee.

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All parties and attorneys are required to sign and adhere to the enclosed Mediation Rules. You will be asked to sign
the Rules at our office or you may bring the enclosed copy already signed. If you have any special communication or
odation needs or questions about the proceedings, please contact our office.

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<a Main, Suite 800, Lubbock, Texas - P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock, Texas 79408
Local: 806 775-1720 Toll Free: 866 329-3522 Fax: 806 775-7929
e-mail: odr@co.lubbock.tx.us website: www.co.lubbock.tx.us


Q/-15-00289-CV
RAS THOMPSON, IN PRO SE
531 54th street (806) 368-9705
LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404

JUNE 30,2015

TO:MS.VIVIAN LONG,CEERK RE: CIVIL TORT NOTICE FOR OUT-TIME
SEVENTH APPELLATE DISTRICT APPEAL.
POTTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE NO:_ 2015-514, 888.
501 S.FILLMORE, STREET FROM
(806) 342-2650 Fax.(806) TRIAL COURT DEPRIVATION
AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101-9540 due process laws rights
trial.

RE: Ras Thompson v. William Clayto Trotter,As Policer AND The
LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT,ET AL: L E

DEAR CLERK MS.VIVIAN LONG: JUL 12 2018

PLEASE FILE THE FOLLOWIN ,CIVIL TORT MOTIONS THE THE NOTI
SEVENTH COURT OF APPEALS

THE FOLLWING; VIVIAN LONG, CLERK

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PLAINTIFF'S CIVIL TORT ""NOTICE FOR A
OUT OF TIME APPEALS ON DEPRIVATION DUE
PROCESS LAWS DAY OFTRIAL COURT RIGHTS..

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PLAINTIFF'S CIVIL TORT MOTION FOR APPEAL ON
APPLICATION DECLARATION INSUPPORT OG REQUEST
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS ON APPEAL.

PLEASE file as such constitutional rights due process,

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NSJ THOMPSON, IN PRO SE:

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CAUSE NO. 2015-514,888

IN THE DISTRICT court >

237" JUDICIAL DISTRICT

RAS THOMPSON,
PLAINTIFF,

VS.

WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER,
AS POLICE OFFICE AND THE
LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT,

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DEFENDANT. §

LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS

ORDER ON DEFENDANT WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER’S
RULE 91a MOTION TO DISMISS LAWSUIT AS BASELESS

ON THE 5TM DAY OF JUNE, 2015, came on to be heard Defendant WILLIAM
CLAYTON TROTTER’S RULE 91a MOTION TO DISMISS LAWSUIT AS BASELESS, filed
by the City of Lubbock on behalf of its Police Officer William Clayton Trotter. The Plaintiff
appeared pro se. The Defendant appeared by and through John C. Grace, Assistant City Attorney
for the City of Lubbock.

1.

After considering the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss, the pleadings on file in this cause
of action, the legal authorities, and the arguments of the parties, the Court finds that the Motion
to Dismiss is well taken and the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss is hereby GRANTED.

Il.

The Court further finds that the City of Lubbock, on behalf of the Defendant, has
incurred expenses in preparing and filing the Motion to Dismiss. Accordingly, the City of
Lubbock, on behalf of the Defendant, is awarded $1,000.00 as expenses, including reasonable

attorney fees.

Barbara Sucsy
District Clerk



Les HATCH 237TH District CourT TERRI RAMSEY

JUDGE PRESIDING (LUBBOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE - SIXTH FLOOR) OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER
P.O. BOX 10536
Lussock, TEXAS 79408 Branbi R. Lova
(806) 775-1027 District COURT CooRDINATOR

Fax (806) 775-1629

June 9, 2015

Via eFile
John Grace

Via Regular Mail
Ras Lynn Thompson /
521 East Street |
Lubbock, TX 79404 :

Re: Ras Thompson v. William Clayton Trotter, as Police Officer and the Lubbock
Police Department, Cause No. 2015-514,888; In the 237" District Court of Lubbock

County, Texas;
Mr. Grace and Mr. Thompson:

The Court grants Defendant Trotters Rule 91a Motion to Dismiss and awards attorney
fees of $1,000.00.

Mr. Grace, please prepare an order.

_ tL

Les HATCH
Judge Presiding


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OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT CLERK

ROOM 105, COURTHOUSE BARBARA SUCSY
POBox 10536 DISTRICT CLERK
LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79408-3536 JUDY BORDER
(806) 775-1317 CHIEF DEPUTY

FAX (806) 775-7992

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June 10, 2015

John Charles Grace
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457

Ras Lynn Thompson
531 East 54th Street
Lubbock, TX 79404

Re: Cause No. 2015-514,888
In the 237th District Court of Lubbock County, Texas
Ras Thompson vy. William Clayton Trotter, As Policer Office And The Lubbock Police
Department

In compliance with Rule 306a(3) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, you are hereby notified
that a/an Order On Defendant William Clayton Trotter's Rule 91a Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit
As Basless was signed in the above styled and numbered cause on June 9, 2015.

Barbara Sucsy, District Clerk
Lubbock County, Texas

By. Nun

"Denise Long U



7, Communication between Sessions/Notice of Settlement

If mediation is continued to another date, the mediator will not discuss the mediation with either party or
any attorney in the case between mediation sessions. If the parties settle their dispute before reconvéning -
the mediation, the parties or their attorneys will immediately inform the ODR of settlement.

8. Safe Place

Named parties are not allowed to carry weapons or wear law enforcement uniforms in mediation. No
subpoenas, citations, writs or other process shall be served at or near the location of a mediation. Unless
otherwise directed by the court, participants shall not be arrested during mediation.

. Reporting Outcome of Mediation
If the parties or mediator terminate the mediation before an agreement is reached, the report to the court
will reflect an Impasse. If the parties reach an agreement during mediation that resolves all or part of
their dispute, the mediator may record a Rule 11 and Mediation Agreement that will state the terms of the
agreement. The Rule 1] and Mediation Agreement will be given to the parties and their attorneys. Parties
who attend mediation without counsel ‘may sign the agreement at the mediation or may wait to sign the
agreement until after their attorneys have reviewed and approved the agreement. Once signed, the Rule 1]
and Mediation Agreement may be enforceable as a judgment. Before signing, and thereby executing,
\ | any agreement, parties have the right to have it independently reviewed by a lawyer.

10. Fees
Parties and/or counsel acknowledge and accept responsibility for fees that may be incurred.

11. Non-named Individuals

Prior permission must be obtained from the Office of Dispute Resolution before any individuals who are
not actual parties to the matter being mediated or their legal counsel may accompany a party to, or
otherwise participate in, the mediation. Even if prior permission is granted, the Office of Dispute
Resolution reserves the right to request any non-party to leave for the duration of the mediation. In order
to assist the parties in reaching an agreement, it may be necessary for the mediator to interview other
persons. If so, the mediator will discuss and inform everyone involved. Such discussions are confidential.

By signing this agreement, we are acknowledging the following information:

We agree to use our best efforts to participate in the mediation process in accordance with these rules,
Chapter 154 of the Texas Civil Practice and'Remedies Code, Texas Family Code 153.0071, Texas Estates

Code 1055.151, and the Supreme Court’s guidelines that “counsel shall cooperate with the court and the

mediator in the initiation and conduct of the mediation.” ~ .

We Sari pomnowedee that we have read and understood the Mediation Rules this day of
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Filed 5/14/2015 1:45:00 PM
Barbara Sucsy

District Clerk

Lubbock County, Texas |

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wi CAUSE NO. 2015-514,888 OL

THOMPSON, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
PLAINTIFF, §
§
VS. § 237" JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER, §
AS POLICE OFFICE AND THE § ‘ba
LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT, §
DEFENDANT. § LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS
ORDER SETTING HEARING

The Court having found the Defendant William Clayton Trotter’s Rule 91a Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit as
Baseless to be in proper form, and Defendant having requested a hearing on same,
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the above-referenced and number cause is hereby set for hearing on

the 5* day of June, 2015 at 9:00, a.m. in the 237" District Court of Lubbock County, Texas.

he ldusel

JUDGE PRESIDING

sIGNepon 9/14/2015



IN THE SEVENTH COURT OF APPEAL
THE ‘TEXAS DISTRICT OF
POTTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE

) AMARILLO, TEXAS (
*
IN PRO SE: * "" NOTICE OF APPEAL ""
* On
RAS THOMPSON, IN PRO SE * DEPRIVATION TRIAL COURT
531 54th street (806) 368-9705 * NO:_20015-514-2888
LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404 * TO
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PLAINTIFF APPELLANT . *
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WILLIAM CLAYTON TROTTER, ET AL * UL 18 206
THE LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT * J
P.O.BOX 2000 at 1625 13th street * APPEALS
LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79457 * SEE OT EEA
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PLAINTIFF APPELLANT ""NOTICE FOR OUT OF TIME APPEALS""

NOTICE is hereby given that RAS THOMPSON,IN PRO SE ,in good faith

in the above named case,hereby appeal to the ""SEVENTH APPEALS COURT DISTRICT OF
texas" FROM THE FINAL JUDGMENT, TRIAL COURT OF THE 237TH DISTRICT COURT OF LUBBOCE

COUNTY,Cause No.2015-514,888;As such deprivation of due process laws see exhibits
(A)(B) as such deprivation court trial dates constitutional violations due process

laws.Entered in this action on the 5/14/2015.

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DATE: 7-3 2015 as — —eEE

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Office of the City Attorney

June 10, 2015

Ras Thompson
531 54" Street
Lubbock, Texas 79404

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CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED No, ‘27359 9952 703

and by regular mail

Re: Ras Thompson v. William Clayton Trotter, as Police Office and the Lubbock

Police Department
Cause No. 2015-514,888; 237" District Court; Lubbock County, Texas

Dear Mr. Thompson:

Enclosed please find the Order on Defendant William Clayton Trotter’s Rule 91a Motion
to Dismiss Lawsuit as Baseless filed in the above referenced matter. I have also included a copy
of the Judge’s letter dated June 9, 2015 which was mailed to you as well on that date. Please
note the Order of the Court awards attorney’s fees to the City of Lubbock in the amount of
$1,000.00.

Thank you for your time and attention.

ssistan/Cyuy Attorney

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