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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-12-04
Type Cc Pers Injury Malpractice
Docket 65 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Miller, Joseph|Nail, Roger Dean
Defendant Hacker, Kenneth A.|Magrath, William James|The Washington University|Bjc Health System|Progress West Healthcare Center D/b/a Progress West Hospital|Killian, Rebecca Rae|Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc.|Zurweller, Shara|Courtois, Constance
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Hon. Alessi Deborah Jean

St. Charles County (MO)

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Docket Entries

  1. et Filed in Circuit Ct Petition for Damages. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL
  2. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  4. otice to Take Deposition Notice of Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES P. REINERT On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  6. ert Serv Resp Req Prod Doc Th Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  8. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service-Kenneth Hacker MDs Answers to Plaintiffs Interrogatories; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  9. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service-Benrus Surgicals Answers to Plaintiffs Interrogatories; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  11. ert Serv Resp Req Prod Doc Th Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TERRENCE JOSEPH OTOOLE JR On Behalf Of: PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
  13. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  15. rder of Dismissal COMES NOW PLAINTIFF AND DISMISSES THE ABOVE STYLED CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS TO THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ONLY. EACH PARTY TO BEAR THEIR OWN COSTS. KT Filed By: JOSEPH MILLER
  17. ert Serv Req Prod Docs Things Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  18. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  19. otice of Dismissal Notice of Dismissal - Washington University ONLY; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  20. nswer Filed Answer and Affirmative Defenses of Defendant The Washington University to Plaintiffs First Amended Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH FRANCIS CALLAHAN On Behalf Of: THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
  21. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSEPH FRANCIS CALLAHAN On Behalf Of: THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
  22. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TERRENCE JOSEPH OTOOLE JR On Behalf Of: PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
  23. nswer Filed Answer and Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Progress West Health Center to Plaintiffs First Amended Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TERRENCE JOSEPH OTOOLE JR On Behalf Of: PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
  24. rder of Dismissal COMES NOW PLAINTIFF AND DISMISSES DEFENDANTS SHARA ZURWELLER, CONSTANCE COURTOIS AND BJC HEALTH SYSTEM WITHOUT PREJUDICE. EACH PARTY TO BEAR THEIR OWN COSTS. CF Associated Entries: 02/03/2025 - Notice of Dismissal +
  25. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: REBECCA RAE KILLIAN On Behalf Of: PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
  26. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TERRENCE JOSEPH OTOOLE JR On Behalf Of: PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
  27. nswer Filed Defendants Dr. Hacker and Benrus Surgicals Answer to Plaintiffs First Amended Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  28. ffidavit Filed Section 538.225 Affidavit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  29. ffidavit Filed Section 538.225 Affidavit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  30. ffidavit Filed Section 538.225 Affidavit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  31. ert Serv Req Prod Docs Things Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  32. nswer Filed Defendants Dr. Hacker and Benrus Surgicals Answer to Plaintiffs Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  33. mended Motion/Petition Filed FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR DAMAGES; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL
  34. otice of Dismissal NOTICE OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE OF DEFENDANT SHARA ZURWELLER, RNFA, CONSTANCE COURTOIS, M.D., AND BJC HEALTH SYSTEM; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL Associated Entries: 02/10/2025 - Order of Dismissal +
  35. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM JAMES MAGRATH On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  36. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES P. REINERT On Behalf Of: KENNETH A. HACKER, BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
  37. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-2926; Served To - KENNETH A. HACKER; Served Date - 01/03/2025; Served Time - 12:00:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  38. orporation Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-2921; Served To - BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.; Served Date - 01/03/2025; Served Time - 12:00:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SUMMONS SERVED TO R/S- KENNETH HACKER
  39. ffidavit Special Process Serv Affidavit of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  40. ffidavit Special Process Serv Affidavit of Service - Benrus. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  41. ffidavit Special Process Serv Affidavit of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  42. ffidavit Special Process Serv Affidavit of Service. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  43. orporation Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-2924; Served To - BJC HEALTH SYSTEM; Served Date - 12/10/2024; Served Time - 11:30:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SUMMONS SERVED TO LAUREN SHIPLEY- AUTHORIZED AGENT
  44. orporation Served Document ID - 24-SMCC-2922; Served To - PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL; Served Date - 12/10/2024; Served Time - 11:30:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SUMMONS SERVED TO LAUREN SHIPLEY- AUTHORIZED AGENT
  45. rder - Special Process Server
  46. rder - Special Process Server
  47. rder - Special Process Server
  48. rder - Special Process Server
  49. otion Special Process Server Request for Appoint of Special Process Server and Affidavits. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  50. otion Special Process Server Request for Appoint of Special Process Server and Affidavits. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  51. otion Special Process Server Request for Appoint of Special Process Server and Affidavits. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  52. otion Special Process Server Request for Appoint of Special Process Server and Affidavits. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL On Behalf Of: JOSEPH MILLER
  53. udge/Clerk - Note SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER CANNOT BE APPROVED AT THIS TIME. BEGINNING MAY 1, 2024, EVERY REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER MUST HAVE AN AFFIDAVIT ATTACHED STATING THE SERVER QUALIFIES PER THE RULE. THE AFFIDAVIT AND NOTICE ARE ON THE COURTS WEBSITE.
  54. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2926, for HACKER, KENNETH A. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  55. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2925, for THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  56. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2924, for BJC HEALTH SYSTEM SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  57. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2923, for COURTOIS, CONSTANCE SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  58. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2922, for PROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER D/B/A PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  59. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2921, for BENRUS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  60. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-2920, for ZURWELLER, SHARA SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. AMC
  61. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL
  62. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL
  63. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL
  64. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL
  65. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. Filed By: ROGER DEAN NAIL

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