Case: S.J. v. Tidball

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $400, receipt number AMOWDC-6758089. Service due by 6/1/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet)(D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

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MOTION to appoint Next Friend for S.J. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

MOTION to appoint Next Friend for P.W. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

MOTION to appoint Next Friend for S.E.S. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

MOTION to appoint Next Friend for S.A. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

MOTION to appoint Next Friend for R.R. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

MOTION to appoint Next Friend for B.B. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

MOTION to appoint Next Friend for I.B. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

Motion to allow Jane Perkins to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-6758236) filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

Motion to allow Sarah Grusin to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-6758249) filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

Amended MOTION to appoint Next Friend for R.R. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

Amended MOTION to appoint Next Friend for I.B. ad Litem filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/17/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (D'Souza, Lisa) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. (Woods, Gloria)

NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to an outside mediator. (Attachments: # 1 MAP General Order)(Geiser, Angel) (Entered: 03/04/2020)

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ORDER granting 9 & 10 motions to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorneys Jane Perkins and Sarah Grusin for plaintiffs allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Geiser, Angel) (Entered: 03/04/2020)

RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. All Defendants. (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER granting 2 motion to appoint Next Friend. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Main Document 16 replaced on 3/9/2020 with Correct Order for Motion (Doc. 2)) (View, Pat). NEF regenerated. (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER granting 3 motion to appoint Next Friend. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER granting 4 motion to appoint Next Friend. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER granting 5 motion to appoint Next Friend. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) Modified on 3/6/2020 (View, Pat) to correct docket entry from denying to granting motion as was stated in Order. NEF regenerated. (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER granting 7 motion to appoint Next Friend. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER terminating 6 motion to appoint Next Friend for R.R.; granting 11 amended motion to appoint Next Friend for R.R.. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

ORDER terminating 8 motion to appoint Next Friend for I.B.; granting 12 amended motion to appoint Next Friend for I.B.. Signed on 3/6/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/06/2020)

MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/30/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

Order on Motion to Seal Document

SUGGESTIONS in support re 23 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of Plaintiffs S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 15, # 16 Index Exhibit list)(Related document(s) 23 ) (Ferber, Joel)Modified on 3/17/2020 Sealed Exhibit 16 filed see Doc. 27 (Howard, Linda). (Entered: 03/16/2020)

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MOTION to seal document 24 Suggestions in Support of Motion,, filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/30/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 24 ) (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

ORDER granting 25 motion to seal document Signed on 3/16/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

NOTICE OF FILING(SEALED)Declaration Sealed Exhibit 16 to Suggestions in Support Doc. 24 filed by Lisa Joy D'Souza on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (D'Souza, Lisa) Modified on 3/17/2020 to modify event (Geiser, Angel). Docket Text Modified on 3/17/2020 (Howard, Linda). (Entered: 03/16/2020)

NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 03/16/2020 as Document No. 27, Motion for Order (SEALED). Event modified and motion terminated. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Geiser, Angel)

NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Telephone Conference regarding Motion for Preliminary Injunction Doc. 23 set for 3/31/2020 10:00 AM in Chambers before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall initiate the call. Once all parties are on the line, call Chambers at 417-865-3741.(Howard, Linda) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

RETURN OF SERVICE (non cmp) re 23 MOTION for preliminary injunction . (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

NOTICE of appearance by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services (Attorney Mary L. Reitz added to party Missouri Department of Social Services(pty:dft), Attorney Mary L. Reitz added to party Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services(pty:dft))(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Consent MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply to the Complaint and to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/8/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

ORDER granting 31 consent motion for extension of time to file response. Defendant has up to and including April 24, 2020 in which to file a responsive pleading to the Complaint, including the right to raise all defenses or objections that might have been raised by the original response date, and to file a response to Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Roubal, Kristen) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 3/31/2020 Time in court: 10:02 a.m. to 10:18 a.m.. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 03/31/2020)

NOTICE of filing Submission of exhibit by S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W. re 23 MOTION for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 17)(Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 04/03/2020)

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MOTION to dismiss case filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/8/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

SUGGESTIONS in support re 35 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. (Related document(s) 35 ) (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

MOTION to strike 1 Complaint,, MOTION for more definite statement filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/8/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 1 ) (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

SUGGESTIONS in support re 37 MOTION to strike 1 Complaint, MOTION for more definite statement filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. (Related document(s) 37 ) (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 23 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Reply suggestions due by 5/8/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhbit D, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 8 Index Exhibit Index)(Related document(s) 23 ) (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 6/11/2020. Rule 26 conference due by 5/27/2020. Signed on 4/27/2020 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP)

SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 37 MOTION to strike 1 Complaint, MOTION for more definite statement filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of Plaintiffs S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W.. Reply suggestions due by 5/22/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 37 ) (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 35 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of Plaintiffs S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W.. Reply suggestions due by 5/22/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 35 ) (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re 23 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of Plaintiffs S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W.. (Attachments: # 1 Index Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 17, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 18, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 19, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 20)(Related document(s) 23 ) (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

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Consent MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/3/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 05/20/2020)

ORDER granting 44 consent motion for extension of time to file replies. Reply suggestions are due on or before 5/29/2020. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Roubal, Kristen) (Entered: 05/20/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Motion for Orderfor Appointment of Next Friend by P. W. (Ferber, Joel) Modified on 5/22/2020 to correct event used(James, Carrie). (Entered: 05/21/2020)

Set Deadlines as to 46 MOTION for Appointment of Next Friend. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/4/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. Reply suggestions due by 6/4/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (James, Carrie)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of Plaintiffs S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W..(Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re 35 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. (Related document(s) 35 ) (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 05/29/2020)

REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re 37 MOTION to strike 1 Complaint, MOTION for more definite statement filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. (Related document(s) 37 ) (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 05/29/2020)

Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W.. (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 06/11/2020)

NOTICE of appearance by James Vincent Fletcher on behalf of United States of America (Attorney James Vincent Fletcher added to party United States of America(pty:am))(Fletcher, James) (Entered: 06/15/2020)

RESPONSE to motion re 23 MOTION for preliminary injunction, 35 MOTION to dismiss case, titled Statement of Interest filed by James Vincent Fletcher on behalf of Amicus United States of America. Reply suggestions due by 6/29/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Fletcher, James) (Entered: 06/15/2020)

SCHEDULING AND BENCH TRIAL ORDER:( Initial Pretrial Conference set for 9/30/2021 01:00 PM Courtroom 4B, Jefferson City (VDJJC) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool., Bench Trial set for 3-4 days beginning 10/12/2021 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4B, Jefferson City (VDJJC) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool., Dispositive Motions due by 7/14/2021., Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/12/2021 08:30 AM Courtroom 4B, Jefferson City (VDJJC) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool.), ( Amended Pleadings due by 3/15/2021., Joinder of Parties due by 3/15/2021., Discovery Motions due by 4/14/2021., Status Reports due by 7/17/2020; 9/16/2020; 11/132020; 1/14/2021 and 3/15/2021.) Discovery due by 5/14/2021. Signed on 6/19/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 06/19/2020)

RULES OF TRIAL Signed on 6/19/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 06/19/2020)

MOTION for leave to file Out of Time Defendants' Response filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/16/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 07/02/2020)

ORDER granting 56 motion for leave to file out of time Defendants' response to the statement of interest of the U.S. with consent of Plaintiffs. Defendants have up to and including July 7, 2020 to file their reply to the statement of interests. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Roubal, Kristen) (Entered: 07/06/2020)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

NOTICE of filing of Reply to the Statement of Interest of The United States of America by Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services re 53 Response to Motion, (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Telephone Conference set for 7/20/2020 01:30 PM in Chambers before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Call-in information will be emailed to counsel. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

Consent MOTION for protective order filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/31/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

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STATUS REPORT Joint Discovery Status Report by S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., United States of America, P. W.. (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

NOTICE of filing The United States' Suggestions in Opposition to Defendants' Reply to the Statement of Interest of the United States of America by United States of America re 58 Notice of filing, (Fletcher, James) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 7/20/2020 Time in court: 1:31 p.m to 1:40 p.m. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

PROTECTIVE ORDER with Attachment A. Motions terminated: 60 Consent MOTION for protective order filed by S. E. S., I. B., R. R., P. W., C. T., S. J., B. B., S. A., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, T. S.. Signed on 7/22/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 07/22/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs Request for Production of Documents filed by Joel D Ferber on behalf of Plaintiffs S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W..(Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 07/24/2020)

NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Oral Argument on all pending motions set for 8/27/2020 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4B, Jefferson City (VDJJC) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 08/12/2020)

MOTION for leave to appear Appear by Videoconference filed by Sarah Grusin on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/3/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Grusin, Sarah) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

ORDER granting 67 motion for leave to appear by video. Signed on 8/20/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING - **Location Change only**This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Oral Argument set for 8/27/2020 10:00 AM in DJ Courtroom 1, Springfield (MDH) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

MOTION for extension of time to complete discovery Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections and Responses to Plaintiffs' Written Discovery to Defendants filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/4/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

ORDER granting 70 consent motion for extension of time to respond or object to Plaintiffs' first request for production of documents. Defendants have up to and including September 22, 2020 to file objections or responses to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Roubal, Kristen) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery

NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Oral Argument set for 8/27/2020 10:00 AM will be held by telephone conference in Chambers before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Call-in information will be emailed to counsel.(Howard, Linda) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

NOTICE of appearance by Lindsey Weinstock on behalf of United States of America (Attorney Lindsey Weinstock added to party United States of America(pty:am))(Weinstock, Lindsey) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool: ORAL ARGUMENT held on 8/27/2020. Time in court: 10:01 a.m. to 12:02 p.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Jeannine Rankin, 417-225-7713, jeannine_rankin@mow.uscourts.gov. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 08/27/2020)

ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT of Oral Argument held August 27, 2020 before Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Court Reporter: Jeannine Rankin, 417-225-7713, jeannine_rankin@mow.uscourts.gov. Number of pages: 70. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. If necessary, Notice of Intent to Redact is due by 9/15/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/7/2020. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. (Rankin, Jeannine) (Entered: 09/08/2020)

ORDER granting 46 motion for appointment of next friend. A.W. appointed NF for P.W. Signed on 9/9/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 09/09/2020)

ORDER APPOINTING MEDIATOR and DENYING 35 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services, Missouri Department of Social Services, and DENYING 37 MOTION to strike 1 Complaint, MOTION for more definite statement filed by Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services, Missouri Department of Social Services. The Court ORDERS the parties to contact Jeff Schaeperkoetter to schedule mediation and to hold mediation within 30 days of the date of this Order unless time is extended by the mediator for good cause. A status report shall be submitted to the Court within 10 days of completion of mediation to advise of case status. The Court stays the pending motion for preliminary injunction until after mediation. Signed on 9/10/20 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

STATUS REPORT Second Discovery Status report by S. A., B. B., I. B., Caring for Complex Kids Coalition, S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., United States of America, P. W.. (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 09/16/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 09/22/2020)

Consent MOTION for extension of time Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/14/2020 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 09/30/2020)

ORDER granting 80 consent motion for extension of time to file answer and affirmative defenses to Plaintiff's complaint. Defendants have up to and including October 30, 2020 to file an answer and affirmative defenses. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Roubal, Kristen) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

NOTICE of appearance by Margarete Crawford on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services (Attorney Margarete Crawford added to party Missouri Department of Social Services(pty:dft), Attorney Margarete Crawford added to party Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services(pty:dft))(Crawford, Margarete) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 10/13/2020)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, Defendants Jennifer Tidball, in her Official Capacity as Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Social Services, and Missouri Department of Social Service's Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendants Missouri Department of Social Services, Jennifer Tidball, Acting Director of Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 11/06/2020)

STATUS REPORT 3rd Joint Discovery Status report by S. A., B. B., I. B., S. J., R. R., S. E. S., T. S., C. T., P. W.. (Ferber, Joel) (Entered: 11/13/2020)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Missouri Department of Social Services Certificate of Service filed by Mary L. Reitz on behalf of Defendant Missouri Department of Social Services.(Reitz, Mary) (Entered: 12/22/2020)