Case: Darrington v. Missouri Department of Mental Health

2:25-cv-04268 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Filed Date: Nov. 24, 2025

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case]. This case, brought by a coalition of civil rights organizations, alleged that the Missouri Department of Mental Health has failed to provide court-ordered mental health treatment to pretrial detainees. 

Summary Authors

Madilynn O'Hara (1/16/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Phillips, Mary Elizabeth (Missouri)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71952246/darrington-v-missouri-department-of-mental-health/

Last updated Jan. 16, 2026, 3:12 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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Certify Class

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

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Certify Class

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

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Order

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

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Seal Document

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

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Order

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

Order Transferring/Reassigning Case

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

10

Order

Nov. 26, 2025

Nov. 26, 2025

Order Transferring/Reassigning Case

Nov. 26, 2025

Nov. 26, 2025

25

Extension of Time

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

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Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

Dec. 31, 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

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Rule 16 Notice

Jan. 5, 2026

Jan. 5, 2026

Order

Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2026

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Order of Dismissal

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Mental Health (Facility)

Disability Rights

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 24, 2025

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Missouri 2:25-cv-04268