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Case Information

Filed 2024-07-10
Type Cc Pers Injury Vehicular
Docket 64 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Ferren, Kathy|Ferren, Samantha|Simkins, Daid Karl
Defendant Klinger, Karen H
Photo of Hon. Dunne Ellen W

Judge

Hon. Dunne Ellen W

St. Louis County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Certificate of Service Certificate of Service re Deft Karen H. Klingler First INT and First RFP to Plf Samantha Ferren; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  3. Certificate of Service Certificate of Service re Deft Karen H Klingler First INT and First RFP to Plf Kathy Ferren; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  4. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance of Joseph R Dreyer as co-counsel for Deft Karen H. Klingler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  5. Answer Filed Deft Karen M. Klingler Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plfs Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  6. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance of Christopher P. Leritz and Leritz Plunkert PC for Deft Karen H. Klingler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
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  8. Certificate of Service Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  9. Affidavit Filed Affidavit of Return of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  10. Family Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-6077; Served To - KAREN H KLINGER; Served Date - 07/22/2024; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
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  12. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-6077, for KLINGER, KAREN H Summons Attached in PDF Form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.Net and Process for Service.
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  14. Filing Info Sheet eFiling
  15. Motion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Process Server. On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  16. otice to Take Deposition Notice of Videotaped Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  17. udge Assigned CAUSE ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ELLEN DUNNE FOR HEARING AND DETERMINATION PER ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NUMBER 25-16
  18. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  19. otion for Trial Setting Motion for Trial Setting; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  20. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing re Defendant Motion for Leave to File Third-Party Petition and Crossclaim for Contribution against Plaintiff Samantha Ferren; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  21. otion for Leave Motion for Leave to File Third-Party Petition and Crossclaim for Contribution; Ex. A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  22. ert Serv Req Prod Docs Things COS S. Ferrens First Rogs RFP directed to Dft Klinger; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES APPOLIOUS JONES On Behalf Of: SAMANTHA FERREN
  23. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  24. ert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service re Deft-Counter Plf Karen H. Klinger First INT to Plf-Counter Deft Samantha Ferren; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  25. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance by James A. Jones, II; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES APPOLIOUS JONES
  26. nswer Filed Answer to Counterclaim for Property Damage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES LAWRENCE HODGES
  27. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance and Jury Demand by James L. Hodges; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES LAWRENCE HODGES
  28. ert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  29. otice to Take Deposition Notice to take deposition duces tecum; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  30. rder PARTIES APPEAR ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY. COURT GRANTS DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR PLAINTIFFS TO ANSWER INTERROGATORIES REGARDING PRIOR ILLNESSES AND/OR INJURIES RELATING TO BODY PARTS INJURED IN THE CURRENT INCIDENT. DEFENDANT HAS BEEN PROVIDED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MEDICAL RECORDS TO EACH PLAINTIFF FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT. IF ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS ARE NECESSARY BASED ON INTERROGATORY RESPONSES, DEFENDANT WILL SUBMIT ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS WITHIN 10 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF INTERROGATORY ANSWERS. PLAINTIFFS WILL SUPPLEMENT THEIR INTERROGATORIES WITHIN 15 DAYS. SO ORDERED: JUDGE JOHN R. LASATER. Associated Entries: 12/20/2024 - Motion to Compel +
  31. otion Hearing Held Associated Entries: 01/21/2025 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 02/27/2025; 9:00 AM; JOHN ROBERT LASATER; St Louis County
  32. ubpoena Requested Subpoena for Taking Deposition; Exhibit 1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  33. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  34. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  35. mended Answer Filed Defts Amended Answer, Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaim for Property Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  36. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition Duces Tecum; Subpoena - Verizon; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  37. otion Hearing Scheduled MOTION TO COMPEL Associated Entries: 02/27/2025 - Motion Hearing Held Scheduled For: 02/27/2025; 9:00 AM; JOHN ROBERT LASATER; St Louis County
  38. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing re Defendant Motion to Compel Discovery of Plaintiffs; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  39. udge Assigned CAUSE REASSIGNED TO DIV 15 FOR HEARING DETERMINATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2025 PER ADMINISTRATIVE 2025-ORDER NUMBER 25-1
  40. otion to Compel Defendant Motion to Compel Discovery; Ex. A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER Associated Entries: 02/27/2025 - Order +
  41. emorandum Filed Memorandum for Clerk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  42. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  43. otion Filed Deft Karen H Klingler Motion to File Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaim for Property Damages against Plf Samantha Ferren; Amended Answer, Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaim for Property Damages Deft Karen H. Klingler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  44. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service re Deft Karen H. Klingler Answers to Plfs First INT and Responses to Plfs First RFP; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  45. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  46. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service re Deft Karen H. Klingler First INT and First RFP to Plf Samantha Ferren; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  47. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service re Deft Karen H Klingler First INT and First RFP to Plf Kathy Ferren; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  48. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance of Joseph R Dreyer as co-counsel for Deft Karen H. Klingler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH R DREYER On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  49. nswer Filed Deft Karen M. Klingler Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plfs Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  50. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance of Christopher P. Leritz and Leritz Plunkert PC for Deft Karen H. Klingler; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER P. LERITZ On Behalf Of: KAREN H KLINGER
  51. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  52. ffidavit Filed Affidavit of Return of Service. Filed By: DAVID KARL SIMKINS On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN
  53. amily Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-6077; Served To - KAREN H KLINGER; Served Date - 07/22/2024; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  54. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-6077, for KLINGER, KAREN H Summons Attached in PDF Form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.Net and Process for Service.
  55. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  56. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Process Server. On Behalf Of: KATHY FERREN, SAMANTHA FERREN

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