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Court

Alaska Unified

Alaska

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Case Information

Filed 2024-05-20
Status Reopened
Type Civil Superior Ct (3 Pa)|Other Superior Court Complaint
Docket 70 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Burk, Johnny Lee Preston
Defendant Alaska Department Of Public Safety|Alaska State Trooper Cox|Alaska State Trooper Witherspoon|The Frontiersman Newspaper|Pharr, John C|Ada Robert J Collins|Da Roman Kalytiak|Ag Gregg D Renkes|1 Unkown Alaska State Trooper Supervisor
Photo of Hon. Stohler Kristen C

Judge

Hon. Stohler Kristen C

North Slope Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. PROOF OF SERVICE
  2. Superior Court Complaint Receipt: 2272345 Date: 03/21/2025
  3. Notice of Attached exhibits Johnny-Lee Preston Burk (Plaintiff);
  4. Prisoner Request for Filing Fee Exemption Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #1
  5. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #1 Prisoner Request for Filing Fee Exemption
  6. NOTICE: Case Not To Proceed Until Filing Fee Is Paid or Waived
  7. Notice of Inability to Pay Filing Fee and Request for Exemption Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #2
  8. Order Granting Motion in Part - Notice of Inability to Pay Filing Fee and Request for Exemption Case Motion #2 Notice of Inability to Pay Filing Fee and Request for Exemption
  9. Notice and Dismissal for Failure to Pay Filing Fee
  10. Case Closed
  11. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: TO: JOHNNY-LEE PRESTON BURK The following documents are being returned to you. Request for Indigent Copies ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: This case has been closed due to failure to pay filing fee. If copies are still needed you can file the attached TF-920 Request for Exemption From Payment fees (Copies) and then use the TF-311 Records Request. Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 02/04/2025 09:19:09.10
  12. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: TO: JOHNNY-LEE PRESTON BURK The following documents are being returned to you. Letter and Check received 2/24/2025 ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: This case has already been closed for failure to pay filing fee. You may need to ask to reopen the case if you wish to proceed with this case. Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 02/25/2025 12:33:15.63
  13. Plaintiff's Motion to Re-open Civil Action Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #3
  14. Summons and Notice to Both Parties of Judicial Assignment
  15. Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Re-open Civil Action Case Motion #3 Plaintiff's Motion to Re-open Civil Action
  16. Case Reopened
  17. Motion to Dismiss On Basis of Failure to State a Claim Attorney: Pharr, John C. (8211140) Filing Party: Pharr, John C Case Motion #4
  18. Attorney Information Attorney Pharr, John C. representing Defendant Pharr, John C as of 04/02/2025
  19. Burk's Notice of Pending Opposition to Dismissal Johnny-Lee Preston Burk (Plaintiff);
  20. Motion for Leave to Accept Late Filed Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Pwk only) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #5
  21. Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant John C. Pharr's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to AK. R. CIV. P. 12(B)(6) (Pwk only) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Johnny-Lee Preston Burk (Plaintiff); Case Motion #4: Motion to Dismiss On Basis of Failure to State a Claim
  22. Burk's Notice of Inability to Complete Service on Certain Defendants Johnny-Lee Preston Burk (Plaintiff);
  23. Plaintiff's Notice of Service on Defendants in Action (PPK only) Johnny-Lee Preston Burk (Plaintiff);
  24. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: TO: JOHNNY-LEE PRESTON BURK RE: Plaintiff's Notice of Service on Defendants in Action ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: You have not filed proof showing that you served a summons with the complaint on each defendant pursuant to Civil Rule 4. You must serve each party by either (1) certified mail with restricted delivery to each defendant and return receipt, or (2) process server. Then file proof of service with the court. Please also note that you must serve a managing member, an officer, or an authorized agent when serving an LLC and show proof of who was served in that capacity. You are also required to serve the Attorney General in Juneau and Anchorage when serving an officer of the state or state agency. See How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit (form CIV-106), available at ak-courts.info/civ106. Civil Rule 4. Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 05/31/2025 14:25:59.43
  25. Notice of Intent
  26. Plaintiff's Request for Evidence Hearing Regarding Injury and Timeliness of Complaint (PPK only) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #6
  27. Plaintiff's Request for Court's Subpoena of Witnesses for Hearing (PPK only) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #7
  28. Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint Against Defendant Forntiersman Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) Filing Party: The Frontiersman Newspaper Case Motion #8
  29. Attorney Information Attorney McKay, D John representing Defendant The Frontiersman Newspaper as of 06/26/2025
  30. Entry of Appearance Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) The Frontiersman Newspaper (Defendant);
  31. Consent to Service by Fax or E-mail Between Parties Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) The Frontiersman Newspaper (Defendant);
  32. Order Granting Motion for Leave to Accept Late Filed Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Case Motion #5 Motion for Leave to Accept Late Filed Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Pwk only)
  33. Motion to Accept Late Filed Reply (PPK only) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #9
  34. Amended Order
  35. Reply to Opposition to Motion to Dismiss on the Basis of Failure to State a Claim Attorney: Pharr, John C. (8211140) Case Motion #4: Motion to Dismiss On Basis of Failure to State a Claim
  36. Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment [Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss] Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Johnny-Lee Preston Burk (Plaintiff); Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #10
  37. Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss [filed with Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment] Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #11
  38. Opposition to Burk Motions to Strike Defendant Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss and for Entry of Default Judgment (2 pleadings, 1 filing) (PPK only) D John McKay (Attorney) on behalf of The Frontiersman Newspaper (Defendant) Case Motion #10: Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment [Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss], Case Motion #11: Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss [filed with Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment]
  39. Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice (PPK only) Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #12
  40. Order Granting Motion to Accept Late Filed Reply Case Motion #9 Motion to Accept Late Filed Reply (PPK only)
  41. Response to Burk Request for Judicial Notice and Notice Concerning Pending and Revised Pleadings Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) Case Motion #12: Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice (PPK only)
  42. (Revised) Opposition to Burk Motions to Strike Defendant Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss and For Entry of Default Judgment (2 Pleadings 1 Filing) Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) Case Motion #11: Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss [filed with Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment]
  43. PROOF OF SERVICE
  44. (Revised) Opposition to Burk Motions For Entry of Default Judgment (2 Pleadings 1 Filing) D John McKay (Attorney) on behalf of The Frontiersman Newspaper (Defendant) Case Motion #10: Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment [Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss]
  45. Proposed Order Not Used (Not Linked to Motion) Prop. Order Denying Burk Motions Allowing Additional Time for Burk Opp. to MTD rev. 082225
  46. Notice of Newly Discovered Evidence and Request for Temporary Stay Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #14
  47. Proposed Order Not Used (Not Linked to Motion) Order
  48. Defendant Frontiersman's Request for Extension of Time to Reply to Plaintiff Burk's Opposition to Motion to dismiss Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) Filing Party: The Frontiersman Newspaper Case Motion #13
  49. PROOF OF SERVICE
  50. Frontiersman's Opposition to Plaintiff Burk's Motion for Stay D John McKay (Attorney) on behalf of The Frontiersman Newspaper (Defendant) Case Motion #14: Notice of Newly Discovered Evidence and Request for Temporary Stay
  51. PROOF OF SERVICE
  52. Proposed Order Not Used (Not Linked to Motion) Proposed Order Denying Burk Motions for Stay Granting Extensions of Time for Opp to MTD and Reply
  53. PROOF OF SERVICE
  54. PROOF OF SERVICE
  55. Notice of Apparent Ripeness of Defendant Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss D John McKay (Attorney) on behalf of The Frontiersman Newspaper (Defendant) Case Motion #8: Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint Against Defendant Forntiersman
  56. PROOF OF SERVICE
  57. Plaintiff's Request for Indigent Psych-Eval and Supplemental Request for Stay Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Burk, Johnny-Lee Preston Case Motion #15
  58. Order Denying Plaintiff Burk's Motions for Entry of Default Judgment and to Strike Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss Case Motion #10: Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment [Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss] Case Motion #11: Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss [filed with Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment]
  59. Order Denying Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice Case Motion #12 Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice (PPK only)
  60. Order Denying Plaintiff Burk's Motion for Stay, Addressing Time for Plaintiff's Opposition to Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss, and Extending Time for Frontiersman's Reply to Burk Opposition Case Motion #13: Defendant Frontiersman's Request for Extension of Time to Reply to Plaintiff Burk's Opposition to Motion to dismiss, Case Motion #14: Notice of Newly Discovered Evidence and Request for Temporary Stay
  61. Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment Case Motion #10 Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment [Motion to Strike the Frontiersman's Motion to Dismiss]
  62. Notice to Parties Regarding Pending Motions to Dismiss
  63. Court Notice: NOTICE TO PARTIES RE MOTIONS TO DISMISS
  64. Notice of Inability to File
  65. Notice of Previous Filing and Current Posture of Litigation
  66. Court Order: Plaintiff's Request for Indigent Psych-Eval and Supplemental Request for Stay
  67. Court Order: ORDER GRANTING FRONTIERSMAN'S MOTION TO DISMISS
  68. Court Order: ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PHARR'S MOTION TO DISMISS
  69. Defendant Frontiersman's Motion for Award of Attorney Fees As Prevailing Party Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) Filing Party: The Frontiersman Newspaper Case Motion #16
  70. Defendant Frontiersman's Motion for Entry of Final Judgment In Favor of Defendant Frontiersman Attorney: McKay, D John (7811117) Filing Party: The Frontiersman Newspaper Case Motion #17

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