Case: Tyler v. Hennepin County

0:20-cv-00889 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: April 7, 2020

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) This case concerns an elderly woman's whose home was seized due to her $15K property tax debt. The county took title to her home and sold it for $40K, which she alleged equated to the government taking more than it was owed, in violation of her constitutional rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on April 26, 2023.

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Last updated April 14, 2026, 5:26 a.m.

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1 April 7, 2020

NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Second Judicial District Ramsey County, case number 62-CV-19-6012 (filing fee $ 400, receipt number AMNDC-7626476) filed by Mark Chapin, Hennepin County. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Summons and Complaint, # 2 Exhibit(s) A - L, # 3 Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/07/2020)

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3 Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal

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4 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 April 8, 2020

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per 3rd/4th Civil Master list, referred to Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson. Please use case number 20-cv-889 PJS/BRT. (KDS) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

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3 April 8, 2020

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Charles R. Watkins as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at href=http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/FORMS/court_forms.shtml#attorneyforms. (KDS) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

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4 April 8, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey M. Wojciechowski on behalf of Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. (Wojciechowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

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5 April 8, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly K. Pierce on behalf of Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

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6 April 9, 2020

STIPULATION to Extend Time to Answer or Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. Jointly Signed by Geraldine Tyler. (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

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7 April 9, 2020

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 6 Stipulation. (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

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8 April 9, 2020

ORDER on 6 Stipulation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson on 4/9/2020. (MSK) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

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9 April 10, 2020

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Geraldine Tyler (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

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10 April 14, 2020

ORDER/NOTICE: Pretrial Conference set for 6/10/2020 at 01:00 PM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson on 4/13/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form)(MSK) Modified text on 4/14/2020 (MMP). (Entered: 04/14/2020)

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11 April 24, 2020

MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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12 April 24, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 7/8/2020 at 08:30 AM before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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13 April 24, 2020

MEMORANDUM in Support re 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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14 April 24, 2020

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 11 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County.(Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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15 April 24, 2020

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County.(Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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16 May 7, 2020

STIPULATION Extending Time to Respond to Mot to Dismiss by Geraldine Tyler. Jointly Signed by Hennepin County and Mark V. Chapin. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 05/07/2020)

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17 May 7, 2020

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 16 Stipulation. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 05/07/2020)

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18 May 22, 2020

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Charles R. Watkins. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-7744059 filed by Geraldine Tyler. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

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19 May 22, 2020

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Geraldine Tyler. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

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20 May 26, 2020

TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 18 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Charles R. Watkins for Geraldine Tyler. Approved by Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson on 5/26/2020. (NAH) (Entered: 05/26/2020)

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May 26, 2020

Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

21 June 5, 2020

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Geraldine Tyler. Jointly Signed by Hennepin County and Mark V. Chapin.(Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 06/05/2020)

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22 June 10, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 6/10/2020. Order to issue. (LPH) (Entered: 06/10/2020)

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23 June 12, 2020

Reply to Response to Motion re 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/12/2020)

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24 June 17, 2020

ORDER/NOTICE: PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson on 6/17/2020.(MSK) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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25 June 29, 2020

LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Geraldine Tyler . (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

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26 July 8, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz: Motion Hearing held on 7/8/2020 re 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. Motion taken under advisement, written order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Debra Beauvais) (CLG) (Entered: 07/08/2020)

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27 July 8, 2020

BRIEFING ORDER. Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 7/8/2020.(CLG) (Entered: 07/08/2020)

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28 July 20, 2020

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County . (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

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29 July 21, 2020

(Text-Only) NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. The deadline for the submission of supplemental briefing is extended to 7/29/2020 and the parties are directed to address both the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling in Rafaeli, LLC v. Oakland County, No. 156849, 2020 WL 4037642 (Mich. July 17, 2020) and this Court's jurisdiction in their supplemental briefs. (CLG) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

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30 July 28, 2020

EXPEDITED DAILY TRANSCRIPT SERVICES REQUEST to Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 07/28/2020)

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31 July 28, 2020

EXPEDITED DAILY TRANSCRIPT SERVICES REQUEST to Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 07/28/2020)

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32 July 28, 2020

TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing held on 7/8/2020 before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (78 pages). Court Reporter: Debra Beauvais. For a copy of the transcript, please file a Transcript Request under Other Filings/Other Documents.Transcript temporarily sealed to determine if redactions are required. Parties have 7 days to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction or Notice that No Redaction is Required. In accordance with Judicial Conference policy and Local Rule 80.1, the transcript may be released and made remotely electronically available to the public in 90 days. For further information on redaction procedures, please review Local Rule 5.5 and Case Information >Transcripts, Court Reporters and Digital Audio Recordings. Notice Intent/No Intent to Request Redactions due 8/4/2020. Redaction Request due 8/18/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/28/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/26/2020. (DKB) (Entered: 07/28/2020)

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33 July 29, 2020

MEMORANDUM Plaintiff's Supplemental Memorandum Addressing Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Rafaeli, LLC v. Oakland County filed by Geraldine Tyler. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

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34 July 29, 2020

DECLARATION of Garrett D. Blanchfield in Opposition to 11 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Geraldine Tyler. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A)(Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

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35 July 29, 2020

MEMORANDUM Supplemental Memorandum Of Defendants Hennepin County And Mark V. Chapin In Support Of Motion To Dismiss filed by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

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36 July 29, 2020

DECLARATION of Rebecca Holschuh by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B)(Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

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37 Aug. 4, 2020

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - NOTICE THAT NO REDACTION IS REQUIRED by Geraldine Tyler re 32 Transcript, . Attn: Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Blanchfield, Garrett) Modified text on 8/4/2020 (MMP). (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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38 Aug. 4, 2020

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - WILL REFILE - NOTICE THAT NO REDACTION IS REQUIRED by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County re 32 Transcript . Attn: Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Pierce, Kelly) Modified text on 8/4/2020 (MMP). (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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39 Aug. 4, 2020

NOTICE THAT NO REDACTION IS REQUIRED by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County re 32 Transcript,,,,, . Attn: Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Pierce, Kelly) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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40 Aug. 4, 2020

NOTICE THAT NO REDACTION IS REQUIRED by Geraldine Tyler re 32 Transcript,,,,, . Attn: Court Reporter Debra Beauvais. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

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41 Aug. 26, 2020

NOTICE of Change of Address by Vildan A Teske (Teske, Vildan) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

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42 Aug. 26, 2020

NOTICE of Change of Address by Marisa C Katz (Katz, Marisa) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

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43 Oct. 1, 2020

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Geraldine Tyler . (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Freed Opinion)(Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 10/01/2020)

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44 Nov. 11, 2020

NOTICE by Geraldine Tyler Notice of Filing Supplemental Authority (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 11/11/2020)

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45 Dec. 4, 2020

ORDER granting 11 Motion to Dismiss. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 12/4/2020. (CLG)

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46 Dec. 7, 2020

JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(MMP) (Entered: 12/07/2020)

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47 Dec. 29, 2020

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO 8TH CIRCUIT as to 46 Judgment, 45 Order on Motion to Dismiss/General by Geraldine Tyler. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMNDC-8350123. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 12/29/2020)

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48 Dec. 30, 2020

TRANSMITTAL OF APPEAL LETTER TO U. S. COURT OF APPEALS, 8TH CIRCUIT, Re: Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit 47 . (MMP) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

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49 Dec. 30, 2020

USCA Case Number 20-3730 for 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler. (MTP) (Entered: 12/30/2020)

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50 Feb. 16, 2022

VACATED 6/28/2023 per Order 58 . Opinion of USCA (electronic copy) as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler. (CLK) Modified text on 6/28/2023 (MMG). (Entered: 02/16/2022)

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51 Feb. 16, 2022

VACATED 6/26/2023 per Order 57 . USCA JUDGMENT (electronic copy) as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler. After consideration, it is hereby ordered and adjudged that the judgment of the district court in this cause is affirmed in accordance with the opinion of this Court. (CLK) Modified text on 6/28/2023 (MMG). (Entered: 02/16/2022)

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52 March 31, 2022

RECALLED 6/26/2023 per Order 57 . MANDATE of USCA (electronic copy) as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler. (MMG) Modified text on 6/28/2023 (MMG). (Entered: 04/01/2022)

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53 Aug. 29, 2022

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CERTIORARI. (MMG) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

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54 Jan. 18, 2023

NOTICE FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. (ABR) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

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55 May 26, 2023

NOTICE FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. (ABR) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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56 June 26, 2023

NOTICE FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. (MMG) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

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57 June 26, 2023

ORDER of USCA as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler (received electronically from COA). Pursuant to the order of the U.S. Supreme Court, dated May 25, 2023, and the U.S. Supreme Courts mandate of June 26, 2023, this courts judgment, dated February 16, 2022, is vacated, the mandate is hereby recalled, and the case is reopened. (MMG) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

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58 June 28, 2023

ORDER of USCA as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler (received electronically from COA). The Courts opinion filed on February 16, 2022 is hereby vacated. (MMG) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

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59 June 28, 2023

USCA JUDGMENT (electronic copy) as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler. In light of Tyler v. Hennepin County, 143 S. Ct. 1369 (2023), the judgment of the district court dismissing the complaint is reversed, and the case is remanded for further proceedings. (MMG) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

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60 June 29, 2023

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. This case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson no longer assigned to the case. NOTE: the new case number is 20-cv-889 PJS/DJF. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. (kt) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

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61 July 11, 2023

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE: Status Conference set for 7/14/2023 at 02:00 PM by Zoom video (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Zoom instructions will be provided a few days prior to the conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 7/11/2023.(LNP) (Entered: 07/11/2023)

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July 11, 2023

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62 July 12, 2023

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE: Based on the parties' request, the Status Conference currently set for 7/14/2023 at 2:00 PM (ECF No. 61 ) is RESCHEDULED for 8/29/2023 at 03:30 PM by Zoom video (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Zoom instructions will be provided a few days prior to the conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 7/12/2023.(LNP) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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63 July 12, 2023

NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney for Daniel C. Hedlund (Hedlund, Daniel) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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64 July 12, 2023

NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney for Daniel J. Nordin (Nordin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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July 12, 2023

Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)

65 July 19, 2023

MANDATE of USCA (electronic copy) as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 8th Circuit filed by Geraldine Tyler. (ABR) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

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66 Aug. 1, 2023

STIPULATION to Extend Time to Answer Amended Complaint by Mark V. Chapin, Hennepin County. Jointly Signed by Geraldine Tyler. (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

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67 Aug. 1, 2023

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 66 Stipulation. (Holschuh, Rebecca) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

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68 Aug. 2, 2023

(Text-Only) Order: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b), for good cause shown, and to facilitate communication amongst the parties regarding a separate action in state court, the Court APPROVES the parties' 66 Stipulation to Extend Time for Defendants Hennepin County and Rogan to Answer Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Defendants Hennepin County and Daniel P. Rogan shall file their responsive pleading on or before September 22, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 8/2/2023. (JC) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

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Aug. 2, 2023

Order on Stipulation

69 Aug. 29, 2023

(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE: Due to a change in the Court's calendar, the status conference currently set for 8/29/2023 at 3:30 PM is being RESCHEDULED. The Status Conference will now be held on 9/7/2023 at 9:00 AM by Zoom Video (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Zoom instructions will be provided a few days prior to the conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 8/29/2023.(LNP) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

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Aug. 29, 2023

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70 Sept. 7, 2023

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 9/7/2023: Status Conference.Digital RecordingMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom Video ConferenceTime: 9:00 AM - 9:10 AMTotal Time: 10 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Garrett D. Blanchfield, Jr., Roberta A. YardFor Defendant(s): Jeffrey M. Wojciechowski, Rebecca Lee Stark HolschuhOther Appearance(s): David Guin PROCEEDINGS: Discussion regarding case status and parties intent to file a joint stipulation for remand to state court. (LNP) (Entered: 09/07/2023)

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71 Sept. 15, 2023

STIPULATION to Remand by Geraldine Tyler. Jointly Signed by Hennepin County and Daniel P. Rogan. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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72 Sept. 15, 2023

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 71 Stipulation. (Blanchfield, Garrett) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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73 Sept. 15, 2023

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR: ORDER on 71 Stipulation to Remand. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 9/15/2023.(CLG) Modified text on 9/19/2023 (kt). (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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74 Sept. 15, 2023

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR: LETTER from Clerk's Office to Hennepin County District Court enclosing 73 Order of Remand. c/c: Hennepin County District Court. (ACH) Modified text on 9/19/2023 (kt). (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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75 Sept. 19, 2023

ORDER on 71 Stipulation to Remand. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 9/19/2023.(CLG) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

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76 Sept. 19, 2023

LETTER from Clerk's Office to Ramsey County District Court enclosing 75 Order of Remand. c/c: Ramsey County District Court. (ACH) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

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Sept. 19, 2023

NOTICE OF DOCKETING CORRECTION for 73 Order on Stipulation, 74 Letter from Clerk's Office to County District Court or SSA re: Remand Order: Filed in error. (kt)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 7, 2020

Closing Date: Dec. 4, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:20-cv-00889

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