A legal battle has erupted in Shreveport, Louisiana, where a plaintiff has accused multiple defendants of engaging in illegal eviction practices and constitutional rights violations. Cameron Kemp filed a lawsuit on November 15, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana against Michael Powers, Markay Pierre, Eagles Realty NWLA, Full Spectrum Realty, Judge Sheva M Sims, and the City of Shreveport.
The case stems from an eviction initiated by Michael Powers against Kimberly Kemp and others on September 11, 2023. Cameron Kemp claims to have been a tenant at the property in question and alleges that Powers accepted rent payments and communicated with him regarding tenancy matters. Despite this relationship, Kemp argues that Powers engaged in "Self Help Eviction" by sending an invalid five-day notice via text message instead of the legally required ten-day notice for month-to-month leases under Louisiana law. The plaintiff further accuses Judge Sims of bias and conspiracy for allegedly misinterpreting state laws during court proceedings.
Kemp's lawsuit is rooted in alleged violations of Title 42 Section 1983, which allows individuals to sue for constitutional rights infringements by those acting under color of law. The complaint includes claims of due process violations, unlawful seizure of property without proper legal procedures, fraud through forged documents submitted to court, and harassment. Additionally, Kemp asserts that Judge Sims' actions were outside her judicial duties and contributed to the wrongful eviction.
The plaintiff seeks relief from the court including compensation for damages incurred due to the alleged illegal eviction and theft of personal property. He also demands accountability from city officials for failing to protect tenant rights and neglecting their duty to enforce proper legal procedures during evictions.
Representing himself pro se is Cameron Kemp; no attorneys are listed on his behalf or for the defendants. The case is being overseen by U.S. District Court Judge Sheva M Sims under Case ID: 5:24-cv-01598.