Troy Scheffler v. Megan McKenzie, et al
Plaintiff: Troy Kenneth Scheffler
Defendant: Megan J. McKenzie, in her individual capacity, Joshua Heintzeman, Court of Administrative Hearings and Judge Jeanne Marie Cochran, in her individual capacity
Case Number: 26-1455
Filed: March 13, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 6, 2026 BRIEF FILED - PRO SE APPELLANT BRIEF WITH ATTACHED ADDENDUM filed by Troy Kenneth Scheffler, w/service 05/06/2026. Length: 11,867 words (Copies: 5). Brief of Jeanne Marie Cochran, Court of Administrative Hearings, Joshua Heintzeman and Megan J. McKenzie due on 06/05/2026. [5637061] [26-1455] (HAG) [Entered: 05/06/2026 12:08 PM]
May 5, 2026 APPELLANT brief of Troy Kenneth Scheffler submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5636603] [26-1455] (TKS) [Entered: 05/05/2026 02:11 PM]
May 5, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to Pro Se Appellant Troy Kenneth Scheffler. [5636449] [26-1455] (HAG) [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:24 AM]
May 5, 2026 **LOCKED-DUPLICATE: APPELLANT PLACED CERT. OF COMPLIANCE AT END OF BRIEF RESUBMITTED ON 05/05/2026** CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE filed by Party Troy Kenneth Scheffler correcting [ # 5636603-2 ] Submitted brief filed by Appellant. [5636608] [26-1455]--[Edited 05/06/2026 by HAG to lock] (TKS) [Entered: 05/05/2026 02:15 PM]
May 2, 2026 APPELLANT brief of Troy Kenneth Scheffler submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5635712] [26-1455] (TKS) [Entered: 05/02/2026 04:48 PM]
May 2, 2026 **LOCKED-APPELLANT INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH TO BRIEF SUBMISSION** CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE filed by Party Troy Kenneth Scheffler correcting [ # 5635712-2 ] Submitted brief filed by Appellant. [5635713] [26-1455]--[Edited 05/05/2026 by HAG to lock] (TKS) [Entered: 05/02/2026 04:55 PM]
May 2, 2026 Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Troy Kenneth Scheffler. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5635714] [26-1455] (TKS) [Entered: 05/02/2026 05:04 PM]
March 26, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Matthew A. McGuire for Appellees Jeanne Marie Cochran, Court of Administrative Hearings and Megan J. McKenzie w/service 03/26/2026 [5622343] [26-1455] (MAM) [Entered: 03/26/2026 11:18 AM]
March 24, 2026 CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5620744-2 ] the motion to establish a briefing schedule filed by Appellant Troy Kenneth Scheffler. [5621245] [26-1455] (CBO) [Entered: 03/24/2026 09:27 AM]
March 24, 2026 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: If the original file of the U.S. 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 8th Circuit Rule 30A shall not be required. In accordance with 8th 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 or filed under seal, exhibits, administrative records and state court files. BRIEF OF APPELLANT Troy Kenneth Scheffler due 05/04/2026. Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5621263] [26-1455] (CBO) [Entered: 03/24/2026 09:48 AM]
March 24, 2026 LETTER from Appellees Jeanne Marie Cochran, Court of Administrative Hearings and Megan J. McKenzie regarding Notice of Withdrawal as Counsel and Substitution of Counsel. w/service 03/24/2026 [5621476] [26-1455] (ALV) [Entered: 03/24/2026 01:19 PM]
March 21, 2026 MOTION Appellant requests the Court establish a briefing schedule rather than dispose of this appeal summarily under 8th Cir. R. 47A. This appeal presents a question of first impression regarding the 1996 FCIA amendment to 42 U.S.C. ? 1983., filed by Party Troy Kenneth Scheffler w/service 03/21/2026. [5620744] [26-1455] (TKS) [Entered: 03/21/2026 12:16 AM]
March 13, 2026 Civil case docketed. [5618445] [26-1455] (CBO) [Entered: 03/13/2026 02:11 PM]
March 13, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of docket entries, Order filed 2/9/2026, Judgment filed 2/9/2026, Notice of Appeal filed 3/11/2026, Order Granting IFP filed 3/12/2026, and Corrected Judgment (clerical error) filed 3/13/2026. [5618461] [26-1455] (CBO) [Entered: 03/13/2026 02:21 PM]
March 13, 2026 CLERK ORDER: 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. [5618544] [26-1455] (CBO) [Entered: 03/13/2026 04:06 PM]

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Defendant: Megan J. McKenzie, in her individual capacity
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