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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-07-08
Type Cc Other Miscellaneous Actions
Docket 20 entries
Disposition tried by court-civil

Parties

Plaintiff Smith, Christina S
Defendant Lowe's Home Centers, Llc|Short, Meredith
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Judge

Hon. Schaefer Kate H

Andrew County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Judgment Entered It is therefore ordered and decreed that a settlement of minor plaintiff's claims as set forth in the confidential settlement agreement and release is in the best interest of said minor, it is reasonable and proper and is hereby approved. That the confidential settlement agreement and release to be executed by J.F. That payment as set forth in the confidential settlement agreement and release is reasonable and proper and is hereby approved. J.F. as next friend of minor Plaintiff is hereby authorized and directed to execute the receipt of settlement proceeds and satisfaction of judgment on behalf of said minor.
  3. Judgment Entered
  4. Tried by Court-Civil Petitioner appears in person and by attorney C Smith. Respondent appears by attorney M Short. Evidence presented. Judgment to be entered by agreement. Judgment to be prepared by Respondent.
  5. Trial Setting Held Associated Entries: 07/10/2024 - Trial Setting Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/19/2024; 9:00 AM; KATE H SCHAEFER; Buchanan
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  7. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order - Application for Order of Minor Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MEREDITH SHORT On Behalf Of: LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC
  8. Application Filed Application for Order Approving Minor Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MEREDITH SHORT On Behalf Of: LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC
  9. Designation of Lead Attorney Designation of Lead Attorney - MJS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MEREDITH SHORT On Behalf Of: LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC
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  11. Entry of Appearance Filed ENTRY OF APPEARANCE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: Minor Plaintiff/Petitioner, Next Friend
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  13. Order Appt Next of Friend ORDER GRANTING APPOINTMENT OF NEXT FRIEND
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  15. Notice NOTICE OF HEARING MAILED TO PETITIONER AND SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO ATTORNEY
  16. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order for Next Friend. Filed By: MEREDITH SHORT On Behalf Of: Minor Plaintiff/Petitioner, Next Friend, LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC, CHRISTINA SMITH
  17. Trial Setting Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/19/2024 - Trial Setting Held Scheduled For: 08/19/2024; 9:00 AM; KATE H SCHAEFER; Buchanan
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  19. Motion to Appoint Next Friend PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEXT FRIEND AND CONSENT TO SERVE AS NEXT FRIEND Filed By: MEREDITH SHORT
  20. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Confidential Filing Sheet - Electronic Filing Filed By: MEREDITH SHORT

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