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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-04
Type Cc Wrongful Death
Docket 112 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Soltero, Jo Ann|Chaffee, Kein Lee|Steele, Jonathan Thomas
Defendant Nursing & Rehab At Carmel Hills, Llc|Merrill, Matthew M.|Flairty, Connor Michael|Opco Mo Skilled Mgmt Llc|Merrill, Matthew M.|Flairty, Connor Michael|Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt Inc|Merrill, Matthew M.|Flairty, Connor Michael|Missouri Health Care Group Llc|Redwood Health Group Llc|Eternal Healthcare Group Llc|Ward, Cynthia|Glisson, John
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Hon. Atkins, Cory Lee

Grundy County (MO)

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Docket Entries

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  2. Dismissed by Parties
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  4. Proposed Order Filed ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO, Next Friend
  5. Satisfaction of Judgment Filed RECEIPT AND SATISFACTION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO, Next Friend
  6. Notice of Dismissal AMENDED NOTICE OF DISMISSAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO, Next Friend
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  8. Voluntary Dismissal Filed Notice of Dismissal with Prejudice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO, Next Friend
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  10. Order Approving Settlement Order approving wrongful death settlement and allocation of proceeds
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  12. Hearing Held Associated Entries: 11/14/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/23/2024; 9:00 AM; CORY LEE ATKINS; Jackson - Independence
  13. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order Approving WD Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE
  14. Application Filed Application for WD Approval; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE
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  16. Notice of Hearing Filed WD Settlement Approval Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JONATHAN THOMAS STEELE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO, Next Friend
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  18. Answer Filed DEFENDANT NURSING REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLCS ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS SECOND AMENDED PETITION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC
  19. Answer Filed DEFENDANT OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT, LLCS ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS SECOND AMENDED PETITION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC
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  21. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/22/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Hearing Continued From: 11/14/2023; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  22. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/23/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 01/23/2024; 9:00 AM; CORY LEE ATKINS; Jackson - Independence
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  24. Motion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 07/07/2023 - Proposed Order Filed Associated Entries: 07/07/2023 - Motion for Default Judgment +
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  26. Proposed Order Filed Stipulated and Agreed Protective Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC, OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC, OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC, ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
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  28. Cert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC
  29. Notice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Video Recorded Deposition of Plaintiff Jo Ann Soltero; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC, OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC, OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC, ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
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  31. Certificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY
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  33. Proposed Order Filed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC, OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC
  34. Mot for Leave to File Out/Time Nursing Rehab at Carmel Hills, LLC and Opco MO Skilled Mgmt, LLCs Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Answers Out of Time and Suggestions in Support; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC, OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC
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  36. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC
  37. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC
  38. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC
  39. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CONNOR MICHAEL FLAIRTY On Behalf Of: ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
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  41. Order Appt Next of Friend Order
  42. Motion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 08/21/2023 - Motion Filed +
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  44. Cert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service - Plaintiffs First Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  46. Notc Change of Address Filed Notice of Change of Address; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  48. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/14/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 11/14/2023; 9:00 AM; CORY LEE ATKINS; Jackson - Independence
  49. Hearing Held Associated Entries: 05/09/2023 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/22/2023; 9:00 AM; CORY LEE ATKINS; Jackson - Independence
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  51. Proposed Order Filed
  52. Motion Filed Plaintiffs Motion for Appointment of Next of Kin; Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO Associated Entries: 09/18/2023 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  53. Corporation Served Document ID - 23-SMOS-769; Served To - OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC; Server - ; Served Date - 20-JUL-23; Served Time - 12:47:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - Left w/Emanual Jacobo
  54. Filing: NO ACTION TAKEN -DUPLICATE SUBMISSION -ROS - OPCO CA Skilled MGMT, Inc; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  55. Notice of Service ROS - ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  57. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - John Glisson; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  58. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Cynthia Ward; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  59. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Eternal Healthcare Group; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  60. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Redwood Healthcare Group; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  61. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Missouri Healthcare Group; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  62. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Opco CA Skilled Management; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  63. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Opco MO Skilled Management; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  64. Affidavit in Support of Pet AOM - Nursing Rehab at Carmel Hills; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  66. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
  67. Answer Filed Answer of Eternal Healthcare Group LLC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
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  69. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC
  70. Answer Filed Answer to Second Amended Petition of Opco CA Skilled Mgmt Inc; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: OPCO CA SKILLED MGMT INC
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  72. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC
  73. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC
  74. Suggestions in Opposition Suggestions in Opposition to Motion for Entry of Interlocutory Order of Default; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Exhibit C; Exhibit D; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW M. MERRILL On Behalf Of: NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC, OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC
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  76. Motion for Default Judgment Plaintiffs Motion for Interlocutory Order of Default Judgment; Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO Associated Entries: 11/08/2023 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  77. Proposed Order Filed Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE Associated Entries: 11/08/2023 - Motion Granted/Sustained
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  79. Filing: ROS - Redwood Health Group, LLC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. DUPLICATE 23-SMCC-5963 Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE
  80. Notice of Service ROS - OPCO MO Skilled MGMT, LLC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE
  81. Notice of Service ROS - Nursing Rehab at Carmel Hills; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE
  82. Filing: ROS - MO Healthcare Group; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. DUPLICATE 23-SMCC-5961 Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE
  83. Corporation Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-5959; Served To - OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC; Served Date - 05/31/2023; Served Time - 13:50:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  84. Corporation Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-5958; Served To - NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC; Served Date - 05/31/2023; Served Time - 13:50:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
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  86. Return Service - Other Document ID - 23-SMCC-5961; Served To - MISSOURI HEALTH CARE GROUP LLC; Server - ; Served Date - 09-JUN-23; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Not Available; Reason Description - Other; Service Text - summons not returned party dismissed
  87. Notice of Dismissal Notice of Dismissal Without Prejudice of Defendant Missouri Health Care Group, LLC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Defendant Missouri Health Care Group, LLC is dismissed without prejudice only. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  88. Amended Motion/Petition Filed Plaintiffs Second Amended Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  90. Amended Motion/Petition Filed Plaintiffs First Amended Petition for Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  92. Notice of Dismissal Ps Dismissal without Prejudice of Redwood Health Group, LLC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Defendant Redwood Health Group LLC is dismissed without prejudice only. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
  93. Return Service - Other Document ID - 23-SMCC-5963; Served To - REDWOOD HEALTH GROUP LLC; Server - ; Served Date - 31-MAY-23; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Not Available; Reason Description - Other; Service Text - summons not returned, party dismissed
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  95. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-5966, for GLISSON, JOHN.
  96. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-5964, for WARD, CYNTHIA.
  97. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMOS-770, for ETERNAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC.
  98. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-5963, for REDWOOD HEALTH GROUP LLC.
  99. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-5961, for MISSOURI HEALTH CARE GROUP LLC.
  100. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMOS-769, for OPCA CA SKILLED MGMT INC.
  101. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-5959, for OPCO MO SKILLED MGMT LLC.
  102. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 23-SMCC-5958, for NURSING & REHAB AT CARMEL HILLS, LLC.
  103. Order - Special Process Server
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  105. Motion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO
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  107. Correspondence Sent 2023 pps
  108. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/22/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 08/22/2023; 9:00 AM; CORY LEE ATKINS; Jackson - Independence
  109. Judge Assigned
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  111. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE
  112. Application Filed App for SPS. Filed By: KEVIN LEE CHAFFEE On Behalf Of: JO ANN SOLTERO

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