Missouri Western District Court
Judge:Gary A Fenner
Case #: 5:22-cv-06117
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1981 Civil Rights
Case Filed:Oct 26, 2022
Terminated:Aug 30, 2023
Last checked: Monday Apr 24, 2023 3:46 AM CDT
Defendant
Missouri Supreme Court
207 W. High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Represented By
Joyce A. Johnson
Missouri Attorney General'S Office-Kc
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Defendant
Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel
217 E. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Represented By
Ryan J. McDaniels
Newman, Comley & Ruth, P.C. - Jc
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John A. Ruth
Newman, Comley & Ruth, P.C.
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Defendant
Alan D Pratzel
Chief Disciplinary Counsel 3327 American Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Represented By
Ryan J. McDaniels
Newman, Comley & Ruth, P.C. - Jc
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John A. Ruth
Newman, Comley & Ruth, P.C.
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Plaintiff
John W Stapleton, Jr
7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210
Kansas City, MO 64153
Plaintiff
Linda R Stapleton
7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210
Kansas City, MO 64153


Docket last updated: 7 hours ago
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
33 33 appeal USCA Mandate Wed 06/05 12:19 PM
MANDATE of US COURT OF APPEALS as to28 Notice of Appeal, filed by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton with mandate issued on 06/05/2024. (Terry, Jason)
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Monday, May 06, 2024
32 32 appeal USCA Judgment and/or Opinion Mon 05/06 10:08 AM
USCA Judgment and/or Opinion as to28 Notice of Appeal, filed by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton This is a preliminary judgment and/or opinion of U.S. Court of Appeals; jurisdiction is not recovered until the Mandate is issued by the U.S Court of Appeals. It is hereby ordered and adjudged that the judgment of the district court in this cause is affirmed in accordance with the opinion of this Court.(Terry, Jason)
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Att: 1 Opinion
Friday, October 13, 2023
31 31 appeal USCA Case Number and Briefing Schedule Fri 10/13 10:45 AM
BRIEFING SCHEDULE from 8th Circuit Court of Appeals for 23-3175 for28 Notice of Appeal, filed by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton. (Terry, Jason)
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
misc Receipt Thu 10/12 11:54 AM
RECEIPT number KCMO400000930 in the amount of $505.00 issued to John W Stapleton, Jr.. (Woods, Gloria)
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Sunday, October 01, 2023
30 30 appeal USCA Case Number and Briefing Schedule Sun 10/01 5:15 PM
USCA Case Number from 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is 23-3175 for28 Notice of Appeal, filed by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton.(Terry, Jason)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
29 29 appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals Wed 09/27 3:47 PM
TRANSMISSION of Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit via electronic mail. Related document28 Notice of Appeal,. (Cole, Jonathan)
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28 28 appeal Notice of Appeal Wed 09/27 2:23 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to27 Clerk's Judgment,26 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton. Filing fee $ 00, receipt number Not Paid. (Submitted on 9/27/2023 via EDSS) (Houston, Kiambu) (Houston, Kiambu)
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Att: 1 (9/27/2023) Duplicate filing submitted at front counter
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
27 27 order Clerk's Judgment Wed 08/30 2:21 PM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT (Mitchell, Lisa) Modified on 8/30/2023 to reflect copy of Clerk's Judgment mailed to the following individuals: John W Stapleton, Jr 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 Linda R Stapleton 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 (Woods, Gloria)
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26 26 11 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 08/30 2:02 PM
ORDER granting10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed on 8/30/23 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. (Mitchell, Lisa) Modified on 8/30/2023 to reflect a copy of the order mailed to the following individuals: John W Stapleton, Jr 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 Linda R Stapleton 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 (Woods, Gloria)
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25 25 13 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Party Wed 08/30 1:56 PM
ORDER granting5 motion to dismiss. Signed on 8/30/23 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. (Mitchell, Lisa) Modified on 8/30/2023 to reflect a copy of the order mailed to the following individuals: John W Stapleton, Jr 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 Linda R Stapleton 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 (Woods, Gloria)
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Monday, August 14, 2023
24 24 order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Mon 08/14 11:30 AM
ORDER granting23 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Joyce A. Johnson terminated. Signed on 8/14/23 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Mitchell, Lisa)
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
23 23 motion Withdraw as Attorney Thu 08/10 3:18 PM
MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/24/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Johnson, Joyce)
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22 22 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 08/10 2:49 PM
NOTICE of appearance by Justin D. Mettlen on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court (Attorney Justin D. Mettlen added to party Missouri Supreme Court(pty:dft))(Mettlen, Justin)
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Friday, June 23, 2023
21 21 order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Fri 06/23 9:35 AM
ORDER granting20 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney John A. Ruth terminated. Signed on 6/23/23 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Mitchell, Lisa)
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20 20 motion Withdraw as Attorney Fri 06/23 8:05 AM
MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by John A. Ruth on behalf of Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alan D Pratzel. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/7/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ruth, John)
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
19 19 notice Notice of Filing Thu 01/12 3:58 PM
SUPPLEMENTAL Suggestions in opposition by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton re10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. (Crocker, Susan)
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Thursday, January 05, 2023
18 18 respm Suggestions in Support of Motion Thu 01/05 3:02 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Defendant's Reply Suggestions in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Defendant Missouri Supreme Court. Related [+] (Johnson, Joyce)
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Wednesday, January 04, 2023
17 17 respm Reply Suggestions to Motion Wed 01/04 2:13 PM
REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re5 MOTION to dismiss party filed by John A. Ruth on behalf of Defendants Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alan D Pratzel. Related [+] (Ruth, John)
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
15 15 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Order on Motion to Stay Tue 12/27 10:05 AM
ORDER granting9 motion for leave to file; granting12 motion for extension of time to file response/reply re9 MOTION for leave to file ,12 MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to5 MOTION to dismiss party ,14 MOTION to stay (Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/12/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court.); granting14 motion to stay. Signed on 12/27/22 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. (Mitchell, Lisa) Modified on 12/27/2022 a copy of order mailed to: John W Stapleton, Jr and Linda R Stapleton at 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153. (Kern, Kendra)
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Thursday, December 22, 2022
16 16 respm Suggestions in Opposition to Motion Tue 12/27 11:35 AM
PRO SE SUGGESTIONS in opposition re10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM on behalf of Plaintiffs John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton. Reply suggestions due by 1/5/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. Related [+] (Crocker, Susan)
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Friday, December 09, 2022
14 14 motion Stay Fri 12/09 2:04 PM
MOTION to stay filed by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/23/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Johnson, Joyce)
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13 13 order Rule 16 Notice Fri 12/09 11:05 AM
RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 1/23/2023. Rule 26 conference due by 1/13/2023. Signed on 12/9/22 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. (Mitchell, Lisa) Modified on 12/9/2022 to reflect a copy of the order mailed to John W Stapleton, Jr Linda R Stapleton 7280 N.W. 87th Terrace Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 (Woods, Gloria)
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Thursday, December 08, 2022
12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 12/08 4:17 PM
Pro Se MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to5 MOTION to dismiss party filed by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/22/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. Related [+] (Woods, Gloria)
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11 11 respm Suggestions in Support of Motion Thu 12/08 3:05 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Defendant Missouri Supreme Court. Related [+] (Johnson, Joyce)
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10 10 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Thu 12/08 3:05 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/22/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Johnson, Joyce)
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Friday, December 02, 2022
9 9 motion Leave to File Document Fri 12/02 3:59 PM
MOTION for leave to file filed by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/16/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Johnson, Joyce)
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8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 12/02 3:58 PM
NOTICE of appearance by Joyce A. Johnson on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court (Attorney Joyce A. Johnson added to party Missouri Supreme Court(pty:dft))(Johnson, Joyce)
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
7 7 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 11/23 12:00 PM
NOTICE of appearance by Ryan J. McDaniels on behalf of Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alan D Pratzel (Attorney Ryan J. McDaniels added to party Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel(pty:dft), Attorney Ryan J. McDaniels added to party Alan D Pratzel(pty:dft))(McDaniels, Ryan)
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6 6 respm Suggestions in Support of Motion Wed 11/23 11:58 AM
SUGGESTIONS in support re5 MOTION to dismiss party filed by John A. Ruth on behalf of Defendants Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alan D Pratzel. Related [+] (Ruth, John)
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5 5 motion Dismiss Party Wed 11/23 11:56 AM
MOTION to dismiss party filed by John A. Ruth on behalf of Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alan D Pratzel. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/7/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ruth, John)
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4 4 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 11/23 11:53 AM
NOTICE of appearance by John A. Ruth on behalf of Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alan D Pratzel (Attorney John A. Ruth added to party Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel(pty:dft), Attorney John A. Ruth added to party Alan D Pratzel(pty:dft))(Ruth, John)
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Thursday, November 17, 2022
3 3 notice Notice of Filing Fri 11/18 2:37 PM
NOTICE of filing by Linda R Stapleton(Woods, Gloria)
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Att: 1 Envelope
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
2 2 notice Notice of MAPADMIN Wed 10/26 4:51 PM
NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS. Notice of MAP assignment to Program Director. Copy of the MAP Notice and General Order were hand delivered to pro se Plaintiff, Linda R Stapleton while in office on today's date.(Woods, Gloria)
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Att: 1 MAP General Order
1 1 cmp Complaint Wed 10/26 4:44 PM
Pro Se COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by John W Stapleton, Jr, Linda R Stapleton, $402 paid, receipt no. KCMO097502. Service due by 1/24/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Woods, Gloria)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet