Mowen v. Fort Scott, Kansas, City of et al
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| Judge: | Holly L Teeter |
| Referred: | Angel D Mitchell |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-02228 |
| Nature of Suit | 442 Civil Rights - Employment |
| Cause | 42:2000 Job Discrimination (Sex) |
| Case Filed: | May 30, 2024 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Nov 26, 2024 2:47 AM CST |
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Defendant
Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department
Animal Control Division 123 Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701 |
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Defendant
Fort Scott, Kansas, City of
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Plaintiff
Patricia Lynn Mowen
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Jessica Mowen
Terminated: 09/11/2024
208 W. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
Lynn Mowen
Terminated: 09/16/2024
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 05/09/2025 11:59 PM CDT |
| Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Set Aside Order on Motion for Default Judgment
Wed 05/07 2:22 PM
ORDER. The parties have met and conferred and, via email, agree to the following. The Court grants the motion to set aside entry of default (Doc. 25). The Court denies the renewed motion for default judgment (Doc. 16). Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint on or before May 16, 2025. Defendants may answer, move, or otherwise respond in accordance with the Federal Rules or by May 27, 2025, whichever is later. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 5/7/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (md) |
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Cancelled Hearing
Wed 04/23 12:34 PM
NOTICE OF CANCELLED HEARING: The Motion Hearing set for May 15, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. is cancelled. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (md) |
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| Friday, April 18, 2025 | ||
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support
Memorandum in Support of Motion
Fri 04/18 1:18 PM
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of25 MOTION to Set Aside10 Clerks Entry of Default by Defendants Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department, Fort Scott, Kansas, City of(Duvall, Jacqueline) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Exhibit A - Declaration of Brad Matkin,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Exhibit B - Declaration of Devin Tally,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Exhibit C - Declaration of Lisa Lewis,
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Exhibit Exhibit D - Declaration of Tracy Dancer
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motion
Set Aside
Fri 04/18 1:14 PM
MOTION to Set Aside10 Clerks Entry of Default by Defendants Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department, Fort Scott, Kansas, City of (Duvall, Jacqueline) |
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misc
Entry of Appearance
Fri 04/18 1:11 PM
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Jacqueline M. Duvall on behalf of Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department, Fort Scott, Kansas, City of (Duvall, Jacqueline) |
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misc
Entry of Appearance
Fri 04/18 1:09 PM
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Chris R. Pace on behalf of Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department, Fort Scott, Kansas, City of (Pace, Chris) |
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| Monday, March 31, 2025 | ||
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service
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Tue 04/01 9:57 AM
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT returned re18 Order addressed to the Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department (mam) |
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service
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Tue 04/01 9:56 AM
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT returned re18 Order addressed to Office of the City Clerk - Fort Scott. (mam) |
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| Friday, March 28, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings ~Util - Terminate Motions
Fri 03/28 3:57 PM
ORDER granting19 Plaintiff's Motion to Continue Hearing. Plaintiff seeks to continue the default-judgment hearing set for May 8, 2025, or for leave to appear virtually. Because appearing virtually is not conducive to an evidentiary hearing, the Court grants the request to continue the hearing. The hearing is rescheduled for May 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., in Kansas City Courtroom 463. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 3/28/2025. Mailed to pro se party Defendants Fort Scott, Kansas, City of and Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department by regular and certified mail. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.)(md) |
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utility
Motions No Longer Referred
Fri 03/28 9:02 AM
MOTION REFERRAL to Magistrate Judge REMOVED as to: 19 MOTION to Continue Hearing or Leave to Appear Virtually . The motion will be resolved by the District Judge.(alh) |
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| Thursday, March 27, 2025 | ||
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motion
Continue
Thu 03/27 6:48 PM
MOTION to Continue Hearing or Leave to Appear Virtually by Plaintiffs Jessica Mowen, Lynn Mowen, Patricia Lynn Mowen (Liesen, Sarah) |
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| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Thu 03/20 10:43 AM
ORDER re16 Renewed Motion for Default Judgment Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(b)(2). Motion Hearing set for 5/8/2025 at 10:30 AM in KC Courtroom 463 (HLT). A failure to appear at the hearing or to otherwise take action to set aside entry of default will likely result in entry of default judgment and an assessment of damages against Defendants. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 3/20/2025. Sent to Defendants Fort Scott, Kansas, City of and Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department (including Docs.16 -17 ) by regular and certified mail (tracking #s 7022 0410 0003 3816 3662 (City) and 7022 0410 0003 3816 3495 (Police Department)).(mam) |
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| Monday, January 13, 2025 | ||
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support
Memorandum in Support of Motion
Mon 01/13 4:42 PM
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of16 MOTION for Default Judgment Renewed by Plaintiffs Lynn Mowen, Jessica Mowen, Patricia Lynn Mowen(Liesen, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Complaint,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - Charge of Discrimination,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C- Right to Sue,
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Att: 4
Exhibit D - Patricia Mowen Affidavit,
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Att: 5
Exhibit E - Declaration of Sarah Liesen,
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Att: 6
Exhibit F - Offer Letter from Defendants,
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Att: 7
Exhibit G - Plaintiff's Final Paycheck from Defendants,
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Att: 8
Exhibit H - Unemployment Confirmation Letter,
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Att: 9
Exhibit I - Plaintiff's First Paycheck from Community Health
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motion
Default Judgment
Mon 01/13 4:23 PM
MOTION for Default Judgment Renewed by Plaintiffs Lynn Mowen, Jessica Mowen, Patricia Lynn Mowen(Liesen, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Proofs of Service,
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Exhibit B - Affidavit in Support of Motion
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| Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Tue 12/24 7:24 AM
ORDER granting14 Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time. Plaintiff asks for an additional 10 days to file a renewed motion for default judgment because of counsel's travel schedule, the holidays, and the press of other business. The Court finds good cause for the extension and grants Plaintiff until January 13, 2025 to file a renewed motion for default judgment. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 12/24/24. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (ct) |
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| Monday, December 23, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Mon 12/23 3:17 PM
Unopposed MOTION for extension of time to File Renewed Motion for Default Judgment by Plaintiffs Lynn Mowen, Jessica Mowen, Patricia Lynn Mowen (Liesen, Sarah) |
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utility
Motions No Longer Referred
Mon 12/23 4:02 PM
MOTION REFERRAL to Magistrate Judge REMOVED as to: 14 Unopposed MOTION for extension of time to File Renewed Motion for Default Judgment. The motion will be resolved by the District Judge.(alh) |
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| Friday, December 13, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Default Judgment
Fri 12/13 10:02 AM
ORDER denying without prejudice11 Motion for Default Judgment. Any renewed motion for default judgment must be filed by January 3, 2025. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 12/12/2024. (sz) |
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| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | ||
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support
Memorandum in Support of Motion
Wed 12/11 6:29 PM
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of11 MOTION for Default Judgment by Plaintiffs Lynn Mowen, Jessica Mowen, Patricia Lynn Mowen(Liesen, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Proofs of Service,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - Clerk's Entry of Default,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C - Plaintiff's Affidavit in Support of Motion for Default,
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Att: 4
Exhibit D - Charge of Discrimination,
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Att: 5
Exhibit E - Right to Sue,
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Att: 6
Exhibit F - Complaint
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motion
Default Judgment
Wed 12/11 6:25 PM
MOTION for Default Judgment by Plaintiffs Lynn Mowen, Jessica Mowen, Patricia Lynn Mowen (Liesen, Sarah) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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order
Clerks Entry of Default
Wed 11/20 12:59 PM
CLERKS ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Fort Scott, Kansas and Fort Scott, Kansas, Police Department. Signed by deputy clerk on 11/20/2024. (md) |
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| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | ||
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misc
Certificate of Service
Tue 11/12 4:53 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion for Entry of Default, Affidavit in Support of Motion for Default, and Proposed Entry of Default by Patricia Lynn Mowen re8 Application for Clerks Entry of Default. (Liesen, Sarah) |
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misc
Application for Clerks Entry of Default
Tue 11/12 4:50 PM
APPLICATION FOR CLERKS ENTRY OF DEFAULT by Patricia Lynn Mowen.(Liesen, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit,
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Att: 2
Exhibit A
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| Sunday, September 22, 2024 | ||
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service
Return of Service of Summons EXECUTED
Sun 09/22 6:51 PM
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED -- Personal Service by Patricia Lynn Mowen upon Fort Scott, Kansas, City of served on 9/17/2024, answer due 10/8/2024 (Liesen, Sarah) |
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service
Return of Service of Summons EXECUTED
Sun 09/22 6:49 PM
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED -- Personal Service by Patricia Lynn Mowen upon Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department served on 9/17/2024, answer due 10/8/2024 (Liesen, Sarah) |
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| Monday, September 16, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 09/16 11:57 AM
ORDER NUNC PRO TUNC correcting substituted-plaintiff's name. The court's September 11, 2024 order (ECF 4 ) is modified to read: ORDER granting3 motion to substitute party following the named plaintiff's death. Patricia Lynn Mowen , as the administrator of the estate of Jessica Mowen, is substituted as plaintiff. The court notes that the default time for service set by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) has passed. The court orders plaintiff to effectuate service by September 25, 2024, or to show cause by that date why the court should not dismiss the case for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell on 9/16/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.)(alh) |
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 09/16 4:30 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Fort Scott, Kansas Police Department, Fort Scott, Kansas, City of. (issued to Attorney for service) Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge Form provided to counsel for service with complaint. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (nac) |
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| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Substitute Party
Wed 09/11 2:40 PM
ORDER granting3 motion to substitute party following the named plaintiff's death. Lynn Mowen, as the administrator of the estate of Jessica Mowen, is substituted as plaintiff. The court notes that the default time for service set by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) has passed. The court orders plaintiff to effectuate service by September 25, 2024 , or to show cause by that date why the court should not dismiss the case for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell on 9/11/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (alh) |
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~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
Fri 09/13 2:28 PM
Parties: Lynn Mowen added and Jessica Mowen terminated per 4 Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell on 09/11/2024. (kmc) |
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| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | ||
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motion
Substitute Party
Tue 09/10 3:00 PM
MOTION to Substitute Party by Plaintiff Jessica Mowen (Edelman, Alexander) |
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| Friday, May 31, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Judge Assignment
Fri 05/31 10:49 AM
NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case assigned to District Judge Holly L. Teeter and Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell for all proceedings. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY: A United States magistrate judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action if all parties voluntarily consent. Information & consent forms are available at http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-forms/notice-consent-and-reference-civil-action-magistrate-judge (jsh) |
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| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | ||
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misc
Civil Cover Sheet
Thu 05/30 8:04 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET by Plaintiff Jessica Mowen. (Liesen, Sarah) |
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cmp
Complaint (attorney)
Thu 05/30 8:02 PM
COMPLAINT with trial location of Kansas City ( Filing fee $405, Internet Payment Receipt Number AKSDC-6359652.), filed by Jessica Mowen.(Liesen, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B
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