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Court

Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-11-22
Type Cc Contract Other
Docket 60 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Zapatka, Joseph Iii|Hosmer, William Craig|Zapatka, Suellen|Wacker, Richard Paul|Lillie, Trais James
Defendant American Family Insurance Co|Smith, Cody W
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Judge

Hon. Taylor, Nathan Robert

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Docket Entries

  2. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 25-SMCC-945, for SMITH, CODY W Alias Summons saved and attached in PDF format for Attorney to retrieve from secure case.net./jj
  3. rder - Special Process Server Special Process Server appointed as requested. /jj
  5. orrespondence Filed (Docketed on 04/09/2025 at 1410) Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. /jj Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  6. roposed Order Filed (Docketed on 04/09/2025 at 1410) Order Appointing Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Accepted as filed. /jj Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  7. otion Special Process Server (Docketed on 04/09/2025 at 1410) Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. /jj Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  9. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 25-SMCC-736; Served To - CODY W SMITH; Server - GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF; Served Date - 04/03/2025; Served Time - 11:43:57; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -non-est moved no forward /am
  11. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 25-SMCC-736, for SMITH, CODY W Summons saved and attached in PDF format for Attorney to retrieve from secure case.net./jj
  12. mended Motion/Petition Filed First Amended Petition deemed filed. /jj
  13. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WOODROW ROBINSON TROWBRIDGE III
  14. otion Granted/Sustained Plaintiff Zapatka by Atty Hosmer. No other appearances. Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Petition is GRANTED. Amended Petition is deemed filed. So Ordered. NRT/jrg Associated Entries: 02/13/2025 - Amended Motion/Petition Filed +
  15. otion Hearing Held Associated Entries: 03/12/2025 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/20/2025; 9:30 AM; NATHAN ROBERT TAYLOR; Greene
  16. ffidavit Filed Affidavit of Sally Zapatka; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL AARON BLOCK On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  17. otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/20/2025 - Motion Hearing Held Scheduled For: 03/20/2025; 9:30 AM; NATHAN ROBERT TAYLOR; Greene
  18. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Notice of Hearing as to Motion to Amend Petition on 3-20-2025 at 9:30am. /jrg Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  19. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Notice of Hearing as to Settlement on 6-25-2025 at 1:30pm /jrg Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  20. orrespondence Filed Letter to court requesting summons for Defendant Smith; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  22. mended Motion/Petition Filed First Amended Petition for Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III Associated Entries: 03/20/2025 - Motion Granted/Sustained +
  23. otion to File Amended Pet Motion to Amend Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  24. ert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOEL AARON BLOCK On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  25. otice Notice of Substitution of Attorney; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  26. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TRAVIS JAMES LILLIE On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  27. ertificate of Service Return of Service non est Def Smith; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Accepted as filed /jrg Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  28. ntry of Appearance Filed (Docketed on 12-12-2024 at 4:08pm) Entry of Appearance JAB; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service./ac Filed By: JOEL AARON BLOCK On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  29. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 25-SMCC-945, for SMITH, CODY W Alias Summons saved and attached in PDF format for Attorney to retrieve from secure case.net./jj
  30. otion Denied Court is in receipt of proposed Order appointing Next Friend. The Court finds a Rule 52.02(k) hearing is required for appointment of Next Friend. So Ordered. NRT/jrg
  31. umm Issd- Circ Pers Serv O/S Document ID: 24-SMOS-292, for AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CO Summons saved and attached in PDF format for Attorney to retrieve from secure case.net./jj
  32. orrespondence Filed (Docketed on 04/09/2025 at 1410) Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. /jj Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  33. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  34. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  35. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Petition. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  36. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Appointment for NF in associated to Appoint Next Friend (consent) filed on 11/22/2024. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER Associated Entries: 11/22/2024 - Consent to Appt Next Friend +
  37. ther Proposed Document Filed Appointment for NF. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  38. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Consent. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  39. onsent to Appt Next Friend Redacted Consent. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER Associated Entries: 11/22/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  40. roposed Order Filed Unredacted Order Appointing NF. Proposed Order Appointing Next Friend Sent to Division 7 on 11/25/2024 at 1030. /jj Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  41. otion Granted/Sustained Plaintiff Zapatka by Atty Hosmer. No other appearances. Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Petition is GRANTED. Amended Petition is deemed filed. So Ordered. NRT/jrg Associated Entries: 02/13/2025 - Amended Motion/Petition Filed +
  42. otion Hearing Held Associated Entries: 03/12/2025 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/20/2025; 9:30 AM; NATHAN ROBERT TAYLOR; Greene
  43. otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/20/2025 - Motion Hearing Held Scheduled For: 03/20/2025; 9:30 AM; NATHAN ROBERT TAYLOR; Greene
  44. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Notice of Hearing as to Motion to Amend Petition on 3-20-2025 at 9:30am. /jrg Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III , SUELLEN ZAPATKA
  45. orrespondence Filed Letter to court requesting summons for Defendant Smith; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  46. mended Motion/Petition Filed First Amended Petition for Damages; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III Associated Entries: 03/20/2025 - Motion Granted/Sustained +
  47. otion to File Amended Pet Motion to Amend Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  48. otice Notice of Substitution of Attorney; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM CRAIG HOSMER On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  49. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TRAVIS JAMES LILLIE On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  50. ntry of Appearance Filed (Docketed on 12-12-2024 at 4:08pm) Entry of Appearance JAB; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service./ac Filed By: JOEL AARON BLOCK On Behalf Of: JOSEPH ZAPATKA III
  51. otion Denied Court is in receipt of proposed Order appointing Next Friend. The Court finds a Rule 52.02(k) hearing is required for appointment of Next Friend. So Ordered. NRT/jrg
  52. umm Issd- Circ Pers Serv O/S Document ID: 24-SMOS-292, for AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CO Summons saved and attached in PDF format for Attorney to retrieve from secure case.net./jj
  53. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  54. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  55. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Petition. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  56. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Appointment for NF in associated to Appoint Next Friend (consent) filed on 11/22/2024. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER Associated Entries: 11/22/2024 - Consent to Appt Next Friend +
  57. ther Proposed Document Filed Appointment for NF. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  58. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Consent. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER
  59. onsent to Appt Next Friend Redacted Consent. Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER Associated Entries: 11/22/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  60. roposed Order Filed Unredacted Order Appointing NF. Proposed Order Appointing Next Friend Sent to Division 7 on 11/25/2024 at 1030. /jj Filed By: RICHARD PAUL WACKER

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