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Missouri Unified County

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Case Information

Filed 2021-10-04
Type Cc Other Miscellaneous Actions
Docket 39 entries
Disposition dismiss

Parties

Plaintiff Sellman, Matthew Scott
Defendant Microsoft Corporation|Lawson, Laura Beth
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Judge

Hon. Johnson Laura J

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. Correspondence Sent Notice of Entry sent to PETP.
  3. Hearing Held Plaintiff appears in person. Defendant appears through counsel. This case was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction on January 27, 2022. The dismissal became final on February 27, 2022. In April, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Lift Stay Order and a First Amended Complaint. In July, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint, and Motion for Reconsideration. These motions were not timely and are not properly before the Court. The Court attempted to contact Plaintiff regarding his request for translator. This case is closed. /s/ Laura Johnson Associated Entries: 08/09/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/09/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/18/2022; 9:00 AM; LAURA J JOHNSON; Christian County Cir Ct Bldg
  4. Response Filed Microsofts Response to Plaintiffs Motions. Filed By: LAURA BETH LAWSON On Behalf Of: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
  5. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/18/2022 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 08/18/2022; 9:00 AM; LAURA J JOHNSON; Christian County Cir Ct Bldg
  6. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 07/28/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/18/2022 - Hearing Held + Hearing Continued From: 08/10/2022; 9:00 AM Motion Hearing
  7. Judge/Clerk - Note On 8/9/22 Attorney Lawson left a voicemail that she has spoken to Pro Se to tell him that she is unavailable 8/10/22 for noticed hearing and that Pro se is agreeable to continue 8/10/22 hearing and reschedule on a date that both parties are available.
  8. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/09/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 08/10/2022; 9:00 AM; LAURA J JOHNSON; Christian County Cir Ct Bldg
  9. Notice of Court Hearing Sent NOTICE OF ENTRY MAILED TO DFT.
  10. Certificate of Service CERTIFICATE OF SERVICES Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  11. Notice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING SET FOR 8-10 AT 9:00 A.M. Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  12. Notice of Court Hearing Sent
  13. Judge/Clerk - Note JUDGE IS NOT AVAILABLE ON 7-20-2022. PLAINTIFF TO FILE NEW NOTICE OF HEARING WITH NEW DATE.
  14. Certificate of Service Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  15. Motion to Reconsider MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  16. Motion for Leave MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  17. Notice of Hearing Filed Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  18. Notice of Hearing Filed Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  19. Other Proposed Document Filed Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  20. Motion Filed MOTION TO LIFT STAY ORDER Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  21. Request Filed Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  22. Certificate of Service Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  23. Correspondence Sent Notice mailed to PET at address on file
  24. Dismiss by Ct w/o Prejudice
  25. Hearing Held Defendant appears through counsel. Plaintiff does not appear. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Motion to Compel Arbitration or, in the alternative, to Stay Action is sustained, and Plaintiff's Petition is dismissed without prejudice. The Microsoft Services Agreement contains a binding arbitration agreement, and this case must first be submitted to arbitration. /s/ Laura Johnson Associated Entries: 01/11/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/27/2022; 9:00 AM; LAURA J JOHNSON; Christian County Cir Ct Bldg
  26. Judge/Clerk - Note The 38th Judicial Circuit, [Divisions 1 & 2 only], is conducting a pilot program of a feature on Case.net that allows parties and counsel to appear virtually with ease. The feature is a link called "Virtual Hearing Room", and it allows parties and counsel to immediately access a proceeding remotely. To access the Virtual Hearing Room link, first enter the case number in the Case Number search on Case.net. When the case is displayed, clink on "Scheduled Hearings & Trial". You will see the Virtual Hearing Room link. Click on that to attend the proceeding remotely. Please register/sign in as yourself and mute your microphone until your case is called. All routine civil motions as of 10/28/21 will be heard via the virtual hearing room only. Should this not be a possibility, please contact the Judge's clerk. jrt
  27. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/27/2022 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 01/27/2022; 9:00 AM; LAURA J JOHNSON; Christian County Cir Ct Bldg
  28. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: LAURA BETH LAWSON On Behalf Of: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
  29. Suggestions in Support Suggestions In Support of Defendant Microsoft Corporations Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint. Filed By: LAURA BETH LAWSON On Behalf Of: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
  30. Motion to Compel Arbitration Motion to Compel Arbitration. Filed By: LAURA BETH LAWSON
  31. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance. Filed By: LAURA BETH LAWSON On Behalf Of: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
  32. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMOS-45, for MICROSOFT CORPORATION. MAILED TO THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT WITH SERVICE FEE ATTACHED.
  33. Correspondence Filed Filed By: MATTHEW SCOTT SELLMAN
  34. Correspondence Sent Notice of Entry mailed to Petitioner at last known address
  35. Judge/Clerk - Note This case is waiting for service fee for summons to be issued.
  36. Order Finding that Plaintiff lacks sufficient resources to pay the filing fee in this case, Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed as a Poor Person is sustained. Plaintiff's Petition may be filed without payment of the filing fee. /s/ Judge Laura Johnson
  37. Judge Assigned
  38. Mot to Proc In Forma Pauperis INFORMA PAUPERIS. SENT TO JUDGE FOR REVIEW.
  39. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed

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