Three Dog Bakery, LLC v. J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC et al ** DO NOT FILE IN THIS CASE - case consolidated with case number 25-CV-00217-DGK. All filings should be docketed in Lead Case 25-CV-00217-DGK.
| Missouri Western District Court | |
| Judge: | Greg Kays |
| Case #: | 4:25-cv-00442 |
| Nature of Suit | 196 Contract - Franchise |
| Cause | 28:1346 Breach of Contract |
| Case Filed: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 1:38 AM CST |
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Counter Claimant
J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC
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Counter Defendant
Three Dog Bakery, LLC
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Defendant
J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC
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Defendant
Joseph C Naughton
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Defendant
Lynette Naughton
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Defendant
J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC
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Plaintiff
Three Dog Bakery, LLC
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GPO
Jun 16 2025
ORDER denying 3 Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order. The Court withholds ruling on Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction until the issue is fully briefed. Signed on 6/16/2025 by District Judge Greg Kays. (Law Clerk) |
| Docket last updated: 08/06/2026 11:59 PM CDT |
| Monday, December 08, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases
Mon 12/08 10:31 AM
ORDER GRANTING34 Motion to Consolidate Cases for discovery and pretrial only. Signed on December 8, 2025, by District Judge Greg Kays. (law clerk) (Main Document 40 replaced on 12/8/2025) (TLS) |
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| Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | ||
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Reply Suggestions to Motion
Tue 11/11 11:35 AM
REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re34 MOTION to consolidate cases filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of Defendants J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton, Counter Claimant J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC. (Spann, Kelly) |
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answer
Answer to Counterclaim
Mon 11/10 3:03 PM
ANSWER to Counterclaim Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Counterclaim on behalf of Three Dog Bakery, LLC.(Brooks, Laura) |
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| Monday, November 03, 2025 | ||
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Suggestions in Opposition to Motion
Mon 11/03 7:47 PM
SUGGESTIONS in opposition re34 MOTION to consolidate cases Plaintiff Three Dog Bakery, LLC's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Consolidate filed by Laura K. Brooks on behalf of Plaintiff Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Reply suggestions due by 11/17/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Brooks, Laura) |
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| Friday, October 24, 2025 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Fri 10/24 5:33 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Three Dog Bakery, LLC filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Plaintiff Three Dog Bakery, LLC.(Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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| Monday, October 20, 2025 | ||
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Suggestions in Support of Motion
Mon 10/20 5:50 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re34 MOTION to consolidate cases filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of Defendants J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton, Counter Claimant J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC. (Spann, Kelly) |
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motion
Consolidate Cases
Mon 10/20 5:49 PM
MOTION to consolidate cases filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/3/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Spann, Kelly) |
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Disclosure of corporate interests
Mon 10/20 5:48 PM
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of Counter Claimant J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC, Defendant J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC.(Spann, Kelly) |
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Counterclaim
Mon 10/20 5:46 PM
COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs(Spann, Kelly) |
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Mon 10/20 5:44 PM
ANSWER to28 Amended Complaint, on behalf of J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton.(Attorney Kelly M Spann added to party J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC(pty:dft))(Spann, Kelly) |
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service
Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 10/09 4:08 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC served on 10/7/2025, answer due 10/28/2025. (Brooks, Laura) |
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Designation of Neutral - Mediation and Assessment Program
Thu 10/09 9:54 AM
DESIGNATION OF NEUTRAL naming Amy Coopman(Brooks, Laura) |
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Summons Issued
Fri 10/03 8:33 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC. (WAG) |
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Amended Complaint
Thu 10/02 3:55 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton, J.L.E.T. Enterprises, LLC filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Three Dog Bakery, LLC.(Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - 2016 Franchise Agreement,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2 - May Termination Letter,
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Exhibit 3 - September Termination Letter,
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Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Investigator Brian Evard
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion for Leave to File
Thu 10/02 2:49 PM
ORDER finding as moot19 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting25 motion for leave to file second amended complaint. Signed on October 2, 2025, by District Judge Greg Kays. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (law clerk) |
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| Monday, September 29, 2025 | ||
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Proposed Scheduling Order
Mon 09/29 11:50 AM
Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER and Trial Order by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | ||
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motion
Leave to File Document
Wed 09/24 4:21 PM
MOTION for leave to file Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Suggestions in Support Thereof filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/8/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Second Amended Complaint,
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Exhibit 1 - 2016 Franchise Agreement,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 2 - May Termination Letter,
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Exhibit 3 - September Termination Letter,
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Exhibit 4 - Investigator Declaration
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| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | ||
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Reply Suggestions to Motion
Thu 08/21 11:35 AM
REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of Defendants J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton. (Spann, Kelly) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Exhibit A
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| Friday, August 15, 2025 | ||
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order
Rule 16 Notice
Fri 08/15 11:29 AM
RULE 16 NOTICE. Rule 26 conference due by 9/15/2025. Proposed scheduling order due by 9/29/2025. Signed on 8/15/25 by District Judge Greg Kays. (TLS) |
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| Monday, August 11, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for TRO Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 08/11 8:55 AM
ORDER. In light of the amended complaint, ECF No. 13, Plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction3 , and Defendants motion to dismiss14 , are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed on 8/11/2025 by District Judge Greg Kays. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Law Clerk) |
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Suggestions in Opposition to Motion
Fri 08/08 2:33 PM
SUGGESTIONS in opposition re19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Three Dog Bakery, LLC's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Plaintiff Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Reply suggestions due by 8/22/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - 2021 Franchise Agreement
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| Monday, August 04, 2025 | ||
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Suggestions in Support of Motion
Mon 08/04 6:38 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of Defendants J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton. (Spann, Kelly) |
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 08/04 6:38 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/18/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Spann, Kelly) |
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service
Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 07/17 3:18 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of amended complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Lynette Naughton served on 7/17/2025, answer due 8/7/2025. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 07/17 3:17 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of amended complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Joseph C Naughton served on 7/17/2025, answer due 8/7/2025. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 07/17 3:15 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of amended complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC served on 7/17/2025, answer due 8/7/2025. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Suggestions in Support of Motion
Tue 07/08 8:35 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of Defendants J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton. (Spann, Kelly) |
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Tue 07/08 8:34 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kelly M Spann on behalf of J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/22/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attorney Kelly M Spann added to party J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Kelly M Spann added to party Joseph C Naughton(pty:dft), Attorney Kelly M Spann added to party Lynette Naughton(pty:dft))(Spann, Kelly) |
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Amended Complaint
Mon 06/30 5:35 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Three Dog Bakery, LLC.(Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Exhibit 3
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| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | ||
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Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 06/19 2:05 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Lynette Naughton served on 6/18/2025, answer due 7/9/2025. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 06/19 2:04 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Joseph C Naughton served on 6/18/2025, answer due 7/9/2025. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Thu 06/19 2:03 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Three Dog Bakery, LLC. J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC served on 6/18/2025, answer due 7/9/2025. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Order
Tue 06/17 2:41 PM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER. All attorneys and unrepresented parties shall carefully study and comply with the ISO along with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Western District of Missouri's Local Rules (the Local Rules). Failure to comply with the ISO may result in the Court imposing sanctions, including but not limited to monetary payments, dismissal of claims or cases, entry of default judgment, or other appropriate sanctions. Signed on 6/17/25 by District Judge Greg Kays. (TLS) |
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Order
Mon 06/16 2:38 PM
ORDER denying3 Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order. The Court withholds ruling on Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction until the issue is fully briefed. Signed on 6/16/2025 by District Judge Greg Kays. (Law Clerk) |
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Order Transferring/Reassigning Case
Mon 06/16 12:44 PM
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. With the consent of the Honorable Greg Kays, this case is reassigned to District Judge Greg Kays for all further proceedings. District Judge Brian C Wimes no longer assigned to case. Please make a note of the new case number: 25-0442 CV-W-DGK. Signed on 6/16/25 by District Judge Brian C Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (TLD) |
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Notice of MAPN
Fri 06/13 4:04 PM
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 outside neutral category I. (KRK) |
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MAP General Order
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Order Transferring/Reassigning Case
Fri 06/13 3:58 PM
ORDER TRANSFERRING/REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to District Judge Brian C Wimes for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts no longer assigned to case. Please note the new case number is 4 25-00442 CV-W-BCW. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (RDM) |
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Suggestions in Support of Motion
Fri 06/13 3:55 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re3 MOTION for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Plaintiff Three Dog Bakery, LLC. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Franchise Agreement
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motion
Temporary Restraining Order
Fri 06/13 3:53 PM
MOTION for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/27/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Disclosure of corporate interests
Fri 06/13 3:48 PM
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Plaintiff Three Dog Bakery, LLC.(Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Complaint
Fri 06/13 3:44 PM
COMPLAINT Verified Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Damages against All Defendants filed by Stephen M. Bledsoe on behalf of Three Dog Bakery, LLC. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-9619726. Service due by 9/11/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Bledsoe, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Franchise Agreement,
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Exhibit 2 - Termination Letter,
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Att: 3
Civil Cover Sheet
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 06/13 4:25 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to J.L.E.T. Enterprises SWF, LLC, Joseph C Naughton, Lynette Naughton. (GDW) |
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