Thomas Rhodes v. Michael McGee, et al
Plaintiff: Thomas Daniel Rhodes
Defendant: Michael McGee, Ramsey County Medical Examiner, Boyd Alan Beccue, Estate of Kandiyohi County Attorney, William Joseph Chandler, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Captain, Kandiyohi County, Hennepin County and Ramsey County
Case Number: 26-1769
Filed: April 24, 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
October 2, 2026 PUBLIC DOCKET NOTE: All Appellee briefs have been filed. Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes's reply brief is due October 23, 2026. [5690292] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 10/02/2026 08:01 AM]
October 2, 2026 CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5689014-2 ] joint motion dismiss party filed by Kristine Kay Nogosek, Timothy M. Phillips and Brad J. Thomson. Ramsey County in 26-1769 has been dismissed from this case. [5690287] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 10/02/2026 07:51 AM]
September 29, 2026 Joint MOTION to dismiss, Ramsey County , as a party to this appeal, filed by Attorney Kristine Kay Nogosek for Appellee Ramsey County and Timothy M. Phillips and Brad J. Thomson for Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes w/service 09/29/2026. [5689014] [26-1769] --[Edited 09/30/2026 by DNS to indicate joint] (KKN) [Entered: 09/29/2026 05:00 PM]
September 29, 2026 ***LOCKED DOCUMENT*** MOTION to dismiss, Ramsey County , as a party to this appeal, filed by Attorney Kristine Kay Nogosek for Appellee Ramsey County w/service 09/29/2026. [5688723] [26-1769] --[Edited 09/30/2026 by DNS] Motion refiled to conform to formatting guidelines and to add certificates. Refer to docket ID no. 5689014 (KKN) [Entered: 09/29/2026 11:14 AM]
September 24, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5685689-2 ] filed by Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County 10 paper copies received. [5687462] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 09/24/2026 01:57 PM]
September 24, 2026 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief , Doc No. [ # 5687260-2 ], filed by Appellees William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County [5687351] [26-1769] --[Edited 09/24/2026 by DNS to link paper brief entry] (AM) [Entered: 09/24/2026 11:27 AM]
September 24, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5685699-2 ] filed by Michael McGee 10 paper copies received. [5687268] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 09/24/2026 09:45 AM]
September 24, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5685227-2 ] filed by William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County 10 paper copies received. Paper brief deficiency due 09/29/2026. SEE ATTACHED DEFICIENCY NOTICE. [5687260] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 09/24/2026 09:37 AM]
September 23, 2026 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief , Doc No. [5687268-2], filed by Appellee Michael McGee [5686965] [26-1769] --[Edited 09/24/2026 by DNS to link paper brief entry] (DMW) [Entered: 09/23/2026 11:53 AM]
September 21, 2026 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief , Doc No. [5687462-2], filed by Appellees Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County [5686253] [26-1769] --[Edited 09/24/2026 by DNS to link paper brief entry] (CRK) [Entered: 09/21/2026 03:46 PM]
September 18, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Kandiyohi County and Boyd Alan Beccue 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. [5685333] [26-1769] (CRK) [Entered: 09/18/2026 10:58 AM]
September 18, 2026 APPELLEE brief of William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County 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. [5685188] [26-1769] (AM) [Entered: 09/18/2026 08:20 AM]
September 18, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County, w/service 09/18/2026 , Length: 23 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County due 09/23/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5685227] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 09/18/2026 09:00 AM]
September 18, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Michael McGee 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. [5685274] [26-1769] (DMW) [Entered: 09/18/2026 09:45 AM]
September 18, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Michael McGee, w/service 09/18/2026 , Length: 10,439 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Michael McGee due 09/23/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5685699] [26-1769] (GP) [Entered: 09/18/2026 03:44 PM]
September 18, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney David M. Wilk for Appellee Michael McGee. [5685659] [26-1769] (GP) [Entered: 09/18/2026 02:55 PM]
September 18, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Michael McGee 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. [5685686] [26-1769] (DMW) [Entered: 09/18/2026 03:29 PM]
September 18, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County, w/service 09/18/2026 , Length: 23 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County due 09/23/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5685689] [26-1769] (GP) [Entered: 09/18/2026 03:32 PM]
July 25, 2026 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief, Doc No. [ # 5664859-2 ], filed by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes [5664989] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 07/25/2026 02:35 PM]
July 24, 2026 RECORD FILED - JOINT APPENDIX, 2 volumes, Comments: 3 copies. 1 box. [5664863] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 07/24/2026 02:08 PM]
July 24, 2026 Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5662587-2 ] filed by Thomas Daniel Rhodes 10 paper copies received. w/Addendum attached Paper brief deficiency due 07/29/2026. SEE ATTACHED DEFICIENCY NOTICE. [5664859] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 07/24/2026 01:59 PM]
July 20, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 09/18/2026, filed by Zane Patrick Aubert for Appellee Michael McGee, Cally R. Kjellberg-Nelson for Appellees Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County and Alan Martinson for Appellees William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County w/service 07/20/2026. [5662692] [26-1769] (CRK) [Entered: 07/20/2026 10:38 AM]
July 20, 2026 CLERK ORDER: Granting [ # 5662692-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Cally R. Kjellberg-Nelson, Zane Patrick Aubert and Alan Martinson. Briefs of Boyd Alan Beccue, William Joseph Chandler, Hennepin County, Kandiyohi County, Michael McGee and Ramsey County due 09/18/2026. [5662844] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 07/20/2026 02:07 PM]
July 20, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Thomas Daniel Rhodes w/service 07/20/2026 , Length: 10,206 words 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Thomas Daniel Rhodes due 07/27/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Briefs of Boyd Alan Beccue, William Joseph Chandler, Hennepin County, Kandiyohi County, Michael McGee and Ramsey County due on 08/19/2026 [5662587] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 07/20/2026 08:41 AM]
July 17, 2026 APPELLANT brief of Thomas Daniel Rhodes 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. [5662468] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 07/17/2026 03:33 PM]
July 16, 2026 ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes , w/service 07/16/2026 [5662060] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 07/16/2026 03:35 PM]
July 16, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Brad J. Thomson for Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes. [5662055] [26-1769] (DNS) [Entered: 07/16/2026 03:33 PM]
July 15, 2026 Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Thomas Daniel Rhodes. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5661592] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 07/15/2026 08:30 PM]
July 15, 2026 APPELLANT brief of Thomas Daniel Rhodes 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. [5661591] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 07/15/2026 08:29 PM]
June 4, 2026 CLERK ORDER: The joint motion for extensions of time to file the briefs is granted in part. Appellants brief and appendix are due July 15, 2026. Appellees Michael McGee, William Joseph Chandler, Hennepin County, Kandiyohi County, and Estate of Boyd Beccues request for extension of time to file their briefs is denied without prejudice to the appellees filing a timely motion after the appellants brief is filed and the notice of docket activity has been sent out, supported by a statement of good cause. [ # 5647403-2 ] [5647704] [26-1769] (GP) [Entered: 06/04/2026 01:23 PM]
June 4, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellees Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County. - FOR CAL [5647661] [26-1769] (CRK) [Entered: 06/04/2026 12:19 PM]
June 3, 2026 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 07/15/2026, filed by Attorney Brad J. Thomson for Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes w/service 06/03/2026. [5647403] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 06/03/2026 09:40 PM]
June 1, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Zane P. Aubert for Appellee Michael McGee w/service 06/01/2026 [5646341] [26-1769] (ZPA) [Entered: 06/01/2026 03:19 PM]
May 9, 2026 Certificate of transcript filed by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes. No Transcript[5638349] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 05/09/2026 11:26 AM]
May 8, 2026 METHOD of appendix preparation filed by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes - Joint Appendix - w/service 05/08/2026 [5638226] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 05/08/2026 02:03 PM]
May 8, 2026 STATEMENT of issues filed by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes - w/service 05/08/2026. [5638343] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 05/08/2026 06:06 PM]
May 8, 2026 DESIGNATION of record filed by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes. w/service 05/08/2026 [5638344] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 05/08/2026 06:17 PM]
April 29, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee Michael McGee. - FOR CAL [5634255] [26-1769] (DMW) [Entered: 04/29/2026 01:35 PM]
April 29, 2026 CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes. - FOR CAL [5634008] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 04/29/2026 10:43 AM]
April 27, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Brad J. Thomson for Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes w/service 04/27/2026 [5633140] [26-1769] (BJT) [Entered: 04/27/2026 03:12 PM]
April 24, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Cally Kjellberg-Nelson for Appellees Boyd Alan Beccue and Kandiyohi County w/service 04/24/2026 [5632458] [26-1769] (CRK) [Entered: 04/24/2026 11:08 AM]
April 24, 2026 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 06/03/2026. Appendix due 06/15/2026. BRIEF APPELLANT, Thomas Daniel Rhodes due 06/15/2026 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5632334] [26-1769] (CJO) [Entered: 04/24/2026 09:10 AM]
April 24, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Alan A. Martinson for Appellees William Joseph Chandler and Hennepin County w/service 04/24/2026 [5632385] [26-1769] (AM) [Entered: 04/24/2026 10:00 AM]
April 24, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, Order 03/26/2025, Order 03/26/2025, Order 10/15/2025, Order 03/31/2026, Order 04/03/2026, Text Order 04/08/2026, and Judgment 04/08/2026. [5632332] [26-1769] (CJO) [Entered: 04/24/2026 09:08 AM]
April 24, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by David M. Wilk for Appellee Michael McGee w/service 04/24/2026 [5632548] [26-1769] (DMW) [Entered: 04/24/2026 01:06 PM]
April 24, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Tim Phillips for Appellant Thomas Daniel Rhodes w/service 04/24/2026 [5632594] [26-1769] (TMP) [Entered: 04/24/2026 01:48 PM]
April 24, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Kristine Nogosek for Appellee Ramsey County w/service 04/24/2026 [5632697] [26-1769] (KKN) [Entered: 04/24/2026 03:29 PM]
April 24, 2026 Civil case docketed. [5632329] [26-1769] (CJO) [Entered: 04/24/2026 09:03 AM]

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Plaintiff: Thomas Daniel Rhodes
Represented By: G. Flint Taylor
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Defendant: Michael McGee, Ramsey County Medical Examiner
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Defendant: Boyd Alan Beccue, Estate of Kandiyohi County Attorney
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