Light v. Missouri Department of Social Services et al
| Missouri Western District Court | |
| Judge: | M Douglas Harpool |
| Case #: | 6:24-cv-03153 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | May 20, 2024 |
| Terminated: | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Last checked: Saturday Nov 16, 2024 4:39 AM CST |
|
Defendant
Missouri Department of Social Services
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
United States Department of Agriculture
|
Represented By
|
|
Plaintiff
Betty J. Light
1435 West Doling Lane
Springfield, MO 65803 |
GPO
Nov 05 2024
ORDER. Plaintiff will have 10 days from this Order to file an amended complaint that states with sufficient particularity how her children's exemption to the SNAP work program is essential to the practice of their religion. If Plaintiff fails to do so the Court will grant Defendants' motions to dismiss. Signed on 11/05/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Rotellini, Michael) |
|
|
GPO
Dec 12 2024
ORDER granting 35 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting 38 Motion to Dismiss Case. The Court hereby dismisses the case with prejudice. Signed on 12/12/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Rotellini, Michael) |
| Docket last updated: 5 hours ago |
| Friday, December 27, 2024 | ||
| 48 | 48
appeal
USCA Order
Fri 12/27 9:50 AM
ORDER of US COURT OF APPEALS. If the original file of the United States District Court is available for review in electronic format, the court will rely on the electronic version of the record in its review. The appendices required by Eighth Circuit Rule 30A shall not be required. In accordance with Eighth Circuit Local Rule 30A(a)(2), the Clerk of the United States District Court is requested to forward to this Court forthwith any portions of the original record which are not available in an electronic format through PACER, including any documents maintained in paper format or filed under seal, exhibits, administrative records and state court files. These documents should be submitted within 10 days. (Furtak, Rebecca) Modified on 12/27/2024 to reflect that no such documents exist. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
| 47 | 47
appeal
USCA Order
Fri 12/27 9:49 AM
ORDER of US COURT OF APPEALS. The $605 appellate filing and docketing fee has not been paid and is due. Appellant is directed to either pay the fee in the district court or file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis in this court within 28 days of the date of this order. If appellant does not pay the fee or move for IFP status by 01/17/2025, this appeal may be dismissed for failure to prosecute without further notice. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
| 46 | 46
appeal
USCA Case Number and Briefing Schedule
Fri 12/27 9:48 AM
USCA Case Number from Eighth Circuit is 24-3576 for41 Notice of Appeal filed by Betty J. Light. No briefing schedule attached. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | ||
| 45 | 45
3
pgs
order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis
Wed 12/18 1:44 PM
ORDER denying44 motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis. Signed on 12/18/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Rotellini, Michael) |
|
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | ||
| 44 | 44
motion
Appeal In Forma Pauperis
Tue 12/17 3:44 PM
PRO SE MOTION for leave to Appeal in forma pauperis filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/2/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Hanna, Jaime) |
|
| 43 | 43
appeal
Transmission of Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals
Tue 12/17 2:27 PM
TRANSMISSION of AMENDED Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit via electronic mail. Related document41 Notice of Appeal. (Hanna, Jaime) |
|
| 42 | 42
appeal
Transmission of Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals
Tue 12/17 1:19 PM
TRANSMISSION of Notice of Appeal Supplement to US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit via electronic mail. Related document41 Notice of Appeal. (Hanna, Jaime) |
|
| 41 | 41
appeal
Notice of Appeal
Tue 12/17 1:11 PM
PRO SE NOTICE OF APPEAL as to40 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Order on Motion to Dismiss Case by Betty J. Light. Filing fee not paid. (Hanna, Jaime) |
|
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | ||
| 40 | 40
7
pgs
order
Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion to Dismiss Case
Thu 12/12 1:36 PM
ORDER granting35 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting38 Motion to Dismiss Case. The Court hereby dismisses the case with prejudice. Signed on 12/12/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Rotellini, Michael) |
|
| Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
| 39 | 39
motion
Summary Judgment
Tue 12/03 4:08 PM
Pro Se MOTION for summary judgment filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/26/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. |
|
| Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
| 38 | 38
motion
Dismiss Case
Mon 12/02 1:29 PM
MOTION to dismiss case and Suggestions in Support filed by Matthew J Tkachuk on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/16/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Tkachuk, Matthew) |
|
|
Att: 1
Exhibit Decision,
|
||
|
Att: 2
Exhibit Notice of Action to Cancel the Appeal
|
||
| Friday, November 22, 2024 | ||
| 37 | 37
respm
Reply Suggestions to Motion
Fri 11/22 9:42 AM
PRO SE REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re26 MOTION for summary judgment on behalf of Plaintiff Betty J. Light. (Submitted via EDSS). (Siegert, Karen) |
|
| Thursday, November 21, 2024 | ||
| 36 | 36
respm
Suggestions in Support of Motion
Thu 11/21 4:46 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re35 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of Defendant United States Department of Agriculture. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| 35 | 35
motion
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Thu 11/21 4:45 PM
MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/5/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
| 34 | 34
respm
Reply Suggestions to Motion
Fri 11/15 9:07 AM
PRO SE REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re26 MOTION for summary judgment on behalf of Plaintiff Betty J. Light. (Submitted through EDSS) (Siegert, Karen) |
|
|
Att: 1
Exhibit 7
|
||
| 33 | 33
respm
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment
Thu 11/14 1:40 PM
SUGGESTIONS in opposition to motion for summary judgment re26 MOTION for summary judgment filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of Defendant United States Department of Agriculture. Reply suggestions due by 12/2/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| Thursday, November 07, 2024 | ||
| 32 | 32
cmp
Amended Complaint
Thu 11/07 2:55 PM
Pro Se AMENDED COMPLAINT against Missouri Department of Social Services, United States Department of Agriculture Betty J. Light. |
|
|
Att: 1
Exhibit 6
|
||
| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
| 31 | 31
2
pgs
order
Order
Tue 11/05 1:44 PM
ORDER. Plaintiff will have 10 days from this Order to file an amended complaint that states with sufficient particularity how her children's exemption to the SNAP work program is essential to the practice of their religion. If Plaintiff fails to do so the Court will grant Defendants' motions to dismiss. Signed on 11/05/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Rotellini, Michael) |
|
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | ||
| 30 | 30
order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Wed 10/16 11:20 AM
ORDER granting27 motion for extension of time to file response/reply as to26 motion of summary judgment. Defendant USA has until 11/14/2024 to file a response/reply to26 summary judgment motion. Signed on 10/16/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Rotellini, Michael) |
|
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | ||
| 29 | 29
respm
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion
Wed 10/16 11:15 AM
PRO SE SUGGESTIONS in opposition re27 MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to26 MOTION for summary judgment on behalf of Plaintiff Betty J. Light. Reply suggestions due by 10/29/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. |
|
| 28 | 28
respm
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment
Tue 10/15 4:41 PM
SUGGESTIONS in opposition to motion for summary judgment re26 MOTION for summary judgment and Defendant MDSS's Second Motion to Dismiss filed by Matthew J Tkachuk on behalf of Defendant Missouri Department of Social Services. Reply suggestions due by 10/29/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Tkachuk, Matthew) |
|
| 27 | 27
motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Tue 10/15 2:29 PM
MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to26 MOTION for summary judgment filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/29/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | ||
| 26 | 26
motion
Summary Judgment
Tue 09/24 2:27 PM
Pro Se MOTION for summary judgment filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/15/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. |
|
|
Att: 1
Affidavit Betty J. Light,
|
||
|
Att: 2
Affidavit Darren Light,
|
||
|
Att: 3
Affidavit Jeridan Light,
|
||
|
Att: 4
Affidavit Jorian Light,
|
||
|
Att: 5
Affidavit Jukian Light,
|
||
|
Att: 6
Affidavit Jadaea Light
|
||
| Monday, September 23, 2024 | ||
| 25 | 25
respm
Reply Suggestions to Motion
Mon 09/23 8:42 AM
REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re20 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of Defendant United States Department of Agriculture. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| Friday, September 20, 2024 | ||
| 24 | 24
order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 09/20 9:16 AM
ORDER granting23 motion for exclusion from the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP). The September 27, 2024 telephone conference is cancelled. Signed on 09/20/2024 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Rotellini, Michael) |
|
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | ||
| 23 | 23
4
pgs
motion
Order
Thu 09/12 11:04 AM
Pro Se MOTION for order for Exclusion from the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/26/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. |
|
|
Att: 1
Exhibit 4,
|
||
|
Att: 2
Exhibit 5
|
||
| Monday, September 09, 2024 | ||
| 22 | 22
respm
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion
Mon 09/09 3:51 PM
Pro Se SUGGESTIONS in opposition re20 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM on behalf of Plaintiff Betty J. Light. Reply suggestions due by 9/23/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
|
Att: 1
2 pgs
Exhibit 3
|
||
| 21 | 21
respm
Suggestions in Support of Motion
Mon 09/09 8:58 AM
SUGGESTIONS in support re20 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of Defendant United States Department of Agriculture. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| 20 | 20
motion
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 09/09 8:52 AM
MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/23/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
|
notice
Notice of Docket Modification
Mon 09/09 7:58 AM
NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 9/6/2024 as Document No. 19, Suggestions in Support. The document has been deleted as the incorrect event was used when filing the document. Counsel will refile the document using the correct event. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Furtak, Rebecca) Modified on 9/9/2024, to reflect doc 19, Motion to Dismiss has also been deleted as a duplicate document was filed as Doc. 20. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
||
| Friday, September 06, 2024 | ||
| 19 | 19
motion
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 09/06 5:24 PM
MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/20/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
|
Att: 1
Suggestions in Support
|
||
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | ||
| 18 | 18
notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 08/20 3:43 PM
NOTICE of appearance by Lindsey C. Bachman on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services (Attorney Lindsey C. Bachman added to party Missouri Department of Social Services(pty:dft))(Bachman, Lindsey) |
|
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | ||
| 17 | 17
order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Mon 08/19 3:10 PM
ORDER granting in part15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re4 Complaint ,4 Complaint United States Department of Agriculture answer due 9/6/2024. Signed on 8/19/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (View, Pat) |
|
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ||
| 16 | 16
motion
Expedite
Fri 08/16 8:34 AM
PRO SE MOTION to expedite filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/29/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. |
|
| 15 | 15
motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Thu 08/15 1:42 PM
MOTION for extension of time to file answer re4 Complaint filed by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/29/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| 14 | 14
notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 08/15 1:40 PM
NOTICE of appearance by Wyatt R Nelson on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture (Attorney Wyatt R Nelson added to party United States Department of Agriculture(pty:dft))(Nelson, Wyatt) |
|
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | ||
| 13 | 13
respm
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion
Tue 07/23 3:40 PM
PRO SE SUGGESTIONS in opposition re10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , LACK OF JURISDICTION DUE TO UNTIMELY FILING AND IMPROPER VENUE, AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT on behalf of Plaintiff Betty J. Light. Reply suggestions due by 8/6/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. |
|
| 12 | 12
misc
Affidavit
Tue 07/23 2:40 PM
PRO SE AFFIDAVIT by Betty J. Light. |
|
|
Att: 1
Exhibit 2
|
||
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
| 11 | 11
notice
Notice of Filing
Mon 07/22 9:00 AM
Pro Se NOTICE of filing of Articles of Exhibits by Betty J. Light. |
|
| Monday, July 15, 2024 | ||
| 10 | 10
motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 07/15 7:05 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , LACK OF JURISDICTION DUE TO UNTIMELY FILING AND IMPROPER VENUE, AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT filed by Matthew J Tkachuk on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/29/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Attorney Matthew J Tkachuk added to party Missouri Department of Social Services(pty:dft))(Tkachuk, Matthew) |
|
|
Att: 1
12 pgs
Exhibit 1 - Agency Decision 11.08.23,
|
||
|
Att: 2
1 pgs
Exhibit 2 - Notice of Cancellation of Appeal 11.30.23
|
||
| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | ||
| 9 | 9
service
Return of Service of Complaint Executed as to USA
Thu 07/11 1:42 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed Missouri Department of Social Services served on 6/24/2024, answer due 8/23/2024; United States Department of Agriculture served on 6/18/2024, answer due 8/19/2024.(Siegert, Karen) |
|
|
Att: 1
Return of Service USDA,
|
||
|
Att: 2
Return of Service USDA - AG,
|
||
|
Att: 3
Return of Service USDA -USA
|
||
| Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | ||
| 8 | 8
notice
Notice of MAPADMIN
Tue 07/02 10:30 AM
AMENDED NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS. Notice of MAP assignment to Program Director. (Hanna, Jaime) |
|
|
Att: 1
MAP General Order
|
||
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | ||
| 7 | 7
notice
Notice of Filing
Tue 06/11 11:16 AM
Pro Se NOTICE of filing by Betty J. Light Modified on 6/11/2024 to correct that the documents were received via USPS. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
|
Att: 1
1 pgs
Cover Letter,
|
||
|
Att: 2
6 pgs
Betty Light POA,
|
||
|
Att: 3
6 pgs
Jukian Light POA,
|
||
|
Att: 4
6 pgs
Jadaea Light POA,
|
||
|
Att: 5
6 pgs
Jorian Light POA,
|
||
|
Att: 6
6 pgs
Jeridan Light POA,
|
||
|
Att: 7
6 pgs
Darren Light POA,
|
||
|
Att: 8
Envelope
|
||
| Friday, June 07, 2024 | ||
| 6 | 6
utility
Remark
Fri 06/07 12:35 PM
***Remark USM-285 receipt from US Marshal Service. NEF mailed to Plaintiff. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
|
service
Summons Issued as to USA
Fri 06/07 12:30 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Furtak, Rebecca) Copy of USM-285, summons, complaint and Order3 hand delivered to US Marshal Service on 6/7/2024 for service. NEF mailed to Plaintiff. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
||
|
service
Summons Issued
Fri 06/07 12:34 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Missouri Department of Social Services. Copy of USM-285, summons, complaint, and order3 delivered to US Marshal Service on 6/7/2024 for service. NEF mailed to Plaintiff. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
||
| Monday, June 03, 2024 | ||
| 5 | 5
notice
Notice of MAPN
Mon 06/03 10:00 AM
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. (Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
|
Att: 1
MAP General Order
|
||
| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | ||
| 4 | 4
cmp
Complaint
Fri 05/31 10:35 AM
PRO SE COMPLAINT against All Defendants Betty J. Light. Service due by 8/28/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Hanna, Jaime) |
|
|
Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
|
||
| 3 | 3
2
pgs
order
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 05/30 1:11 PM
ORDER granting1 motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.; denying2 motion Pro Se Judgment for Favorable Decision. The Clerk of Court is directed to electronically file the Complaint as of the date of this Order. The Clerk of Court shall forward the appropriate process forms to plaintiff and upon receipt of the completed process forms, the Clerk of court is directed to issue summons and process and deliver to the U.S. Marshal for service upon Defendants. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff Pro Se, Betty J. Light, 1435 West Doling Lane, Springfield, MO 65803. Signed on 5/30/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) |
|
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | ||
| 2 | 2
6
pgs
motion
Order
Mon 05/20 3:52 PM
Pro Se Motion for Judgment for Favorable Decision for Betty J. Light filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/3/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. NEF mailed to Plaintiff.(Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
|
Att: 1
Exhibit
|
||
| 1 | 1
1
pgs
motion
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Mon 05/20 3:47 PM
Pro Se MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Betty J. Light. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/3/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. NEF mailed to Plaintiff.(Furtak, Rebecca) |
|
|
Att: 1
6 pgs
Affidavit,
|
||
|
Att: 2
5 pgs
Complaint,
|
||
|
Att: 3
12 pgs
Affidavit of Family Members,
|
||
|
Att: 4
1 pgs
Letter,
|
||
|
Att: 5
1 pgs
Cover Letter,
|
||
|
Att: 6
1 pgs
Civil Cover Sheet,
|
||
|
Att: 7
Envelope
|
||