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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-11-18
Type Cc Wrongful Death
Docket 72 entries
Disposition dismiss

Parties

Plaintiff Leniger, On Behalf Of Decedent, Ronald Scheer, Sally|Carnie, Kein Michael Jr|Simon, John G.|Mcphail, Patrick Ryan
Defendant St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers|Ruizmorales, Jayla|Otto, Theresa Ann|Heigele, Christopher Lee|Polk, Jayson|Otto, Theresa Ann|Heigele, Christopher Lee|Brighton, Antonio|Kimani, John|Otto, Theresa Ann|Heigele, Christopher Lee|Johnson, Valarie|Otto, Theresa Ann|Heigele, Christopher Lee
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Hon. Alessi Deborah Jean

St. Charles County (MO)

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Docket Entries

  2. Dismiss by Ct w/o Prejudice THE COURT FINDS THAT PURSUANT TO LOCAL COURT RULE 8.2, THIS CASE HAS HAD NOT ACTIVITY FOR THE PRECEDING SIX MONTHS. THAT A NOTICE OF DISMISSAL WAS SENT TO ALL PARTIES AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THIS DATE. AND THAT NO WRITTEN MOTION TO REINSTATE CASE TO ACTIVE STATUS ACCOMPANIED BY A REQUEST FOR TRIAL SETTING HAS BEEN FILED. THE COURT HEREBY DISMISSES THE ABOVE STYLED CAUSE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. DJA
  3. Notice COURT'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISMISS ON DISMISSAL DOCKET SENT TO ALL PARTIES. KT
  4. Filing: ORIGINAL PROCEEDING IN PROHIBITION FILED. KT
  5. Motion of Withdrawl of Counsel Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES, JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON
  6. Answer Filed Answer Polk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER LEE HEIGELE On Behalf Of: JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES, JAYSON POLK, JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON
  7. Answer Filed Answer of Ruiz-Morales; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER LEE HEIGELE
  8. Answer Filed Answer Kimani; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER LEE HEIGELE
  9. Answer Filed Filed By: CHRISTOPHER LEE HEIGELE
  10. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance-Chris Heigele; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER LEE HEIGELE
  11. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: THERESA ANN OTTO On Behalf Of: JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES, JAYSON POLK, JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON
  12. Summons Withdrawn Document ID - 23-SMCC-693; Served To - ANTONIO BRIGHTON; Served Date - 05/01/2023; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - OT; Reason Description - RECL; Service Text -PARTY DISMISSED
  13. Summons Withdrawn Document ID - 23-SMCC-217; Served To - ANTONIO BRIGHTON; Served Date - 05/01/2023; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - OT; Reason Description - RECL; Service Text -PARTY DISMISSED
  14. Order of Dismissal COMES NOW PLAINTIFF AND DISMISSES THE ABOVE STYLED CASE AS TO DEFENDANT ANTONIO BRIGHTON ONLY. EACH PARTY TO BEAR THEIR OWN COSTS. KT
  15. Notice of Dismissal Dismissal without Prejudice of Antonio Brighton Only; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  16. Motion Granted/Sustained DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER IS GRANTED; PER DJA /dsh Filed By: DEBORAH JEAN ALESSI Associated Entries: 04/21/2023 - Motion for Extension of Time +
  17. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Return of Service; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  18. Motion for Extension of Time Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES, JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Motion Granted/Sustained +
  19. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Return of Service; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  20. Order - Special Process Server
  21. Pluries Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMCC-693, for BRIGHTON, ANTONIO. BOTH SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. HMB
  22. Pluries Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMCC-692, for POLK, JAYSON.
  23. Motion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. HMB Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  24. Pluries Summons Issued Request for Issuance of Pluries Summonses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR
  25. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Returns of Service Non Est; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  26. Order CAUSE CALLED AND ALL MOTIONS HEARD; DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS COUNT 1 IS GREANTED AND MOTION TO DIMISS ALL OTHER COUNTS IS DENIED; DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO STRIKE IS GRANTED IN PART - SEE ORDER FOR DETIALS; DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR RUIZ MORALES TO REJOIN FILINGS OUT OF TIME IS GRANTED; INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SERVED IN THIS ACTION HAVE 30 DAYS TO FILE AN ANSWER; PER DJA /dsh Filed By: DEBORAH JEAN ALESSI
  27. Hearing Held Associated Entries: 01/31/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/27/2023; 9:00 AM; DEBORAH JEAN ALESSI; St Charles Circuit Div
  28. Response Filed Plaintiffs Response in Opposition to Defendants Ruiz-Morales, Kimani and Johnsons Motion to Dismiss Counts II-III and VIII-XI; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  29. Order - Special Process Server
  30. Pluries Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMCC-392, for POLK, JAYSON. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. HMB
  31. Request Filed Request for Appointment of Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  32. Alias Summons Requested Request for Issuance of Pluries Summons for Jayson Polk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR
  33. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Return of Service; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  34. Order - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 01/27/2023 - Request Filed + Associated Entries: 01/27/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
  35. Alias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMCC-217, for BRIGHTON, ANTONIO. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. HMB
  36. Request Filed Request for Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  37. Alias Summons Requested Request for Issuance of Alias Summons for Antonio Brightmon; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR
  38. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/27/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 03/27/2023; 9:00 AM; DEBORAH JEAN ALESSI; St Charles Circuit Div
  39. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TREATMENT CENTERS, JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES, JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON
  40. Order - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 11/18/2022 - Motion Special Process Server + Associated Entries: 11/21/2022 - Order - Special Process Server + Associated Entries: 02/02/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
  41. Alias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMCC-200, for POLK, JAYSON. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. HMB
  42. Request Filed Request for Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER Associated Entries: 02/02/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
  43. Alias Summons Requested Request for Issuance of Alias Summons for Jayson Polk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR
  44. Motion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss Claim Against SLDDTC; Affidavit of Jacinda Thudium; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TREATMENT CENTERS
  45. Mot for Leave to File Out/Time Motion for Leave to Re-Join Filings Out of Time; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES
  46. Motion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss Claims Against Ruiz-Morales, Kimani, and Johnson; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON
  47. Order Withdrawing Attorney: COUNSEL MATTHEW J LAUDANO IS GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW; PER DJA /dsh Filed By: DEBORAH JEAN ALESSI
  48. Motion of Withdrawl of Counsel Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES
  49. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Returns of Service Non Est; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  50. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 22-SMCC-2185; Served To - ANTONIO BRIGHTON; Served Date - 12/20/2022; Served Time - 08:12:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -
  51. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 22-SMCC-2184; Served To - JAYSON POLK; Served Date - 12/01/2022; Served Time - 11:05:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -
  52. Motion to Strike Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO On Behalf Of: ST. LOUIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TREATMENT CENTERS, JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES, JOHN KIMANI, VALARIE JOHNSON
  53. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW JAMES LAUDANO
  54. Summons Personally Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-2182; Served To - ST. LOUIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TREATMENT CENTERS; Server - MAY, DAVID; Served Date - 07-DEC-22; Served Time - 18:39:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served
  55. Notice of Service Memorandum Filing Return of Service - John Kimani; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  56. Family Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-2183; Served To - JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES; Served Date - 12/03/2022; Served Time - 11:00:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SUMMONS FOR JAYLA RUIZ-MORALES SERVED TO SON, MARIANO RUIZ
  57. Notice of Service Memorandum Filing Return of Service; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  58. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Return of Service; Exhibit A - Return of Service for Valarie Johnson; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  59. Summons Personally Served Document ID - 22-SMCC-2187; Served To - VALARIE JOHNSON; Served Date - 11/29/2022; Served Time - 09:42:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SUMMONS SERVED TO VALARIE JOHNSON
  60. Memorandum Filed Memorandum Filing Return of Service; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  61. Order - Special Process Server ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER Associated Entries: 11/18/2022 - Motion Special Process Server + Associated Entries: 01/27/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
  62. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance - Patrick R. McPhail; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  63. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-2187, for JOHNSON, VALARIE. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. MLS
  64. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-2186, for KIMANI, JOHN.
  65. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-2185, for BRIGHTON, ANTONIO.
  66. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-2184, for POLK, JAYSON.
  67. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-2183, for RUIZ-MORALES, JAYLA.
  68. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SMCC-2182, for ST. LOUIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TREATMENT CENTERS.
  69. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR
  70. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance - Kevin M. Carnie, Jr.. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR On Behalf Of: SALLY LENIGER, ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT, RONALD SCHEER
  71. Motion Special Process Server MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR Associated Entries: 11/21/2022 - Order - Special Process Server + Associated Entries: 01/27/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
  72. Pet Filed in Circuit Ct Petition; Exhibit 1 - Anti-Thrust Pelvic Harness Instructions; Exhibit 2 - Ronald Scheers Individual Support Plan; Affidavit of Kevin M. Carnie, Jr. Regarding St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers - St. Charles Habilitation Center; Affidavit of Kevin M. Carnie, Jr. Regarding Jayla Ruiz-Morales; Affidavit of Kevin M. Carnie, Jr. Regarding Jayson Polk; Affidavit of Kevin M. Carnie, Jr. Regarding Antonio Brighton; Affidavit of Kevin M. Carnie, Jr. Regarding John Kimani; Affidavit of Kevin M. Carnie, Jr. Regarding Valarie Johnson. Filed By: KEVIN MICHAEL CARNIE JR

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