Brandon Benson v. Lucinda Jesson, et al
Plaintiff: Brandon Keith Benson
Defendant: Lucinda Jesson, In their individual and official capacities, Nancy Johnston, In their individual and official capacities, Dennis Benson, In their individual and official capacities, Kevin Moser, In their individual and official capacities, Scott Benoit, In their individual and official capacities, Terry Kneisel, In their individual and official capacities, Troy Basaraba, In their individual and official capacities, Gene Anderson, In their individual and official capacities, Ann Zimmerman, In their individual and official capacities, Steve Sayovitz, In their individual and official capacities, Julianna Beavens, In their individual and official capacities, Kevin Carlson, In their individual and official capacities, Ken Stewart, In their individual and official capacities, Rob Rose, In their individual and official capacities, Brian Ninneman, In their individual and official capacities, Susan Johnson, In their individual and official capacities, Sara Kulas, In their individual and official capacities, Jannine Hebert, In their individual and official capacities, Peter Puffer, In their individual and official capacities, Janel Lindgren, In their individual and official capacities, Yvette Anderson, Thane Murphy, In their individual and official capacities, Allison Collins, In their individual and official capacities, Angie Ottum, In their individual and official capacities, Laurie Severson, In their individual and official capacities, Kent Johansen, In their individual and official capacities, Gemma Watson, In their individual and official capacities, Nicole Marvel, In their individual and official capacities, Troy Swarthout, In their individual and official capacities, Brandon Tatum, In their individual and official capacities and Darien Menten, In their individual and official capacities
Case Number: 26-1517
Filed: March 24, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions
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August 3, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF filed by Brandon Keith Benson. w/service 07/27/2026 , Length: 13 pages. Copies: 6. [5669029] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 08/05/2026 04:01 PM]
July 16, 2026 CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5662016-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Appellant Brandon Keith Benson. Reply brief of Brandon Keith Benson due 07/27/2026. [5662022] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 07/16/2026 03:07 PM]
July 16, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 07/27/2026, filed by Appellant Brandon Keith Benson w/service 07/16/2026 by USCA8. [5662016] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 07/16/2026 03:03 PM]
July 8, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5655008-2 ] filed by Gene Anderson, Yvette Anderson, Troy Basaraba, Julianna Beavens, Scott Benoit, Dennis Benson, Kevin Carlson, Allison Collins, Jannine Hebert, Lucinda Jesson, Kent Johansen, Susan Johnson, Nancy Johnston, Terry Kneisel, Sara Kulas, Janel Lindgren, Nicole Marvel, Darien Menten, Kevin Moser, Thane Murphy, Brian Ninneman, Angie Ottum, Peter Puffer, Rob Rose, Steve Sayovitz, Laurie Severson, Ken Stewart, Troy Swarthout, Brandon Tatum, Gemma Watson and Ann Zimmerman 10 paper copies received. Reply brief of Brandon Keith Benson due 07/21/2026. [5659120] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 07/09/2026 08:57 AM]
June 25, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Gene Anderson, Yvette Anderson, Troy Basaraba, Julianna Beavens, Scott Benoit, Dennis Benson, Kevin Carlson, Allison Collins, Jannine Hebert, Lucinda Jesson, Kent Johansen, Susan Johnson, Nancy Johnston, Terry Kneisel, Sara Kulas, Janel Lindgren, Nicole Marvel, Darien Menten, Kevin Moser, Thane Murphy, Brian Ninneman, Angie Ottum, Peter Puffer, Rob Rose, Steve Sayovitz, Laurie Severson, Ken Stewart, Troy Swarthout, Brandon Tatum, Gemma Watson and Ann Zimmerman 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. [5654734] [26-1517] (MS) [Entered: 06/25/2026 11:30 AM]
June 25, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Mara Sybesma for Appellees Gene Anderson, Ken Stewart, Susan Johnson, Dennis Benson, Troy Basaraba, Rob Rose, Brian Ninneman, Kevin Moser, Lucinda Jesson, Nancy Johnston, Jannine Hebert, Ann Zimmerman, Peter Puffer, Scott Benoit, Steve Sayovitz, Kent Johansen, Sara Kulas, Nicole Marvel, Julianna Beavens, Terry Kneisel, Laurie Severson, Thane Murphy, Kevin Carlson, Allison Collins, Janel Lindgren, Yvette Anderson, Angie Ottum, Gemma Watson, Troy Swarthout, Brandon Tatum and Darien Menten. [5654916] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 06/25/2026 02:24 PM]
June 25, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Gene Anderson, Yvette Anderson, Troy Basaraba, Julianna Beavens, Scott Benoit, Dennis Benson, Kevin Carlson, Allison Collins, Jannine Hebert, Lucinda Jesson, Kent Johansen, Susan Johnson, Nancy Johnston, Terry Kneisel, Sara Kulas, Janel Lindgren, Nicole Marvel, Darien Menten, Kevin Moser, Thane Murphy, Brian Ninneman, Angie Ottum, Peter Puffer, Rob Rose, Steve Sayovitz, Laurie Severson, Ken Stewart, Troy Swarthout, Brandon Tatum, Gemma Watson and Ann Zimmerman 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. [5654933] [26-1517] (MS) [Entered: 06/25/2026 02:41 PM]
June 25, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Gene Anderson, Yvette Anderson, Troy Basaraba, Julianna Beavens, Scott Benoit, Dennis Benson, Kevin Carlson, Allison Collins, Jannine Hebert, Lucinda Jesson, Kent Johansen, Susan Johnson, Nancy Johnston, Terry Kneisel, Sara Kulas, Janel Lindgren, Nicole Marvel, Darien Menten, Kevin Moser, Thane Murphy, Brian Ninneman, Angie Ottum, Peter Puffer, Rob Rose, Steve Sayovitz, Laurie Severson, Ken Stewart, Troy Swarthout, Brandon Tatum, Gemma Watson and Ann Zimmerman, Appellant's reply brief deadline will be set, based on the Certificate of Service in appellee's paper brief. w/service 06/25/2026 , Length: 22 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Gene Anderson, Yvette Anderson, Troy Basaraba, Julianna Beavens, Scott Benoit, Dennis Benson, Kevin Carlson, Allison Collins, Jannine Hebert, Lucinda Jesson, Kent Johansen, Susan Johnson, Nancy Johnston, Terry Kneisel, Sara Kulas, Janel Lindgren, Nicole Marvel, Darien Menten, Kevin Moser, Thane Murphy, Brian Ninneman, Angie Ottum, Peter Puffer, Rob Rose, Steve Sayovitz, Laurie Severson, Ken Stewart, Troy Swarthout, Brandon Tatum, Gemma Watson and Ann Zimmerman due 06/30/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5655008] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 06/25/2026 04:06 PM]
May 26, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Brandon Keith Benson. w/service 05/18/2026 , Length: 27 pages. Copies: 6. Brief of appellees due on 06/26/2026. [5644400] [26-1517] (JES) [Entered: 05/27/2026 01:12 PM]
April 15, 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 Brandon Keith Benson due 05/26/2026. Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5629151] [26-1517] (CBO) [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:38 AM]
April 13, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of order dated 04/10/2026 granting motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. [5628222] [26-1517] (CBO) [Entered: 04/13/2026 10:36 AM]
April 13, 2026 UPDATED fee status - [Case Number 26-1517: In Forma Pauperis] [5628223] [26-1517] (CBO) [Entered: 04/13/2026 10:37 AM]
March 24, 2026 Civil case docketed. [5621227] [26-1517] (CBO) [Entered: 03/24/2026 09:03 AM]
March 24, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of docket entries, Report and Recommendation filed 1/30/2024, Order Accepting R&R filed 3/19/2024, Report and Recommendation filed 12/22/2025, Order Accepting R&R filed 2/11/2026, Judgment filed 2/13/2026, and Notice of Appeal filed 3/16/2026. [5621235] [26-1517] (CBO) [Entered: 03/24/2026 09:16 AM]

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