Christopher Vick, et al v. Vertical Enterprise, LLC, et al
| Christopher Vick, Bridget Biersmith, Ryan Russell, Joshua Holman and Jordan Damewood |
| Fresh Green, LLC, Vertical Enterprise, LLC, OXD 19341, LLC, BD Health Retail 3, LLC, BBMO 3, LLC, Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC, Natures Health and Wellness, LLC and John Doe Dispensaries, 1-215 |
| 26-2247 |
| June 24, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit |
| Other Statutory Actions |
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JUDGMENT FILED - The judgment of the Originating Court is AFFIRMED in accordance with the opinion of this Court. RALPH R. ERICKSON, L. STEVEN GRASZ and JONATHAN A. KOBES Adp June 2026 [5674306] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 08/20/2026 12:16 PM]
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OPINION FILED - THE COURT: Ralph R. Erickson, L. Steven Grasz and Jonathan A. Kobes (PUBLISHED) AUTHORING JUDGE: L. Steven Grasz [5674301] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 08/20/2026 12:11 PM]
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Paper copies Reply brief, [ # 5664149-2 ] filed by Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC 10 paper copies received. [5665224] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/27/2026 11:32 AM]
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BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF filed by Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC, w/service 07/23/2026. Length: 12 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC due 07/28/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. [5664149] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/23/2026 09:50 AM]
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REPLY brief of Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC 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. [5663991] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 07/22/2026 05:36 PM]
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Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5662348-2 ] filed by Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick 10 paper copies received. [5663251] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/21/2026 12:22 PM]
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CASE SUBMITTED Ad Panel Submission before Judges Ralph R. Erickson, L. Steven Grasz, Jonathan A. Kobes in St. Louis [5674291] [26-2247] (AMT) [Entered: 08/20/2026 11:58 AM]
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CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief, Doc No. [ # 5662732-2 ], filed by Appellants Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC [5662794] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 07/20/2026 12:41 PM]
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CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief, Doc No. [5663251-2], filed by Appellees Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick [5662776] [26-2247]--[Edited 07/21/2026 by HAG to link to correct dkt entry and revise dkt txt] (AJS) [Entered: 07/20/2026 12:20 PM]
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Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5662187-2 ] filed by Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC 10 paper copies received, w/Addendum attached. Paper brief deficiency due 07/27/2026 -- SEE ATTACHED NOTICE. [5662732] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/20/2026 11:19 AM]
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BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick, w/service 07/17/2026. Length: 9,167 words. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick due 07/22/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Reply brief of Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC due on 07/22/2026. [5662348] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/17/2026 12:00 PM]
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APPELLEE brief of Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick 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. [5662330] [26-2247] (AJS) [Entered: 07/17/2026 11:38 AM]
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ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellants Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC, w/service 07/17/2026. [5662189] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/17/2026 08:51 AM]
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BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC, w/service 07/17/2026. Length: 22 pages. 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC due 07/22/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Brief of Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick due on 08/06/2026. [5662187] [26-2247]--[Edited 07/17/2026 by HAG to correct appellee brief deadline and resend NDA] (HAG) [Entered: 07/17/2026 08:49 AM]
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Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5662123] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 07/16/2026 05:04 PM]
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APPELLANT brief of Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC 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. [5662121] [26-2247]--[Edited 07/17/2026 by HAG to correct type of brief submitted] (EMW) [Entered: 07/16/2026 05:02 PM]
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RECORD FILED - JOINT APPENDIX, 1 volume, Comments: 3 sets [5661986] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/16/2026 02:37 PM]
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Addendum deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Eric M. Walter for Appellants Vertical Enterprise, LLC and Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC. New electronic copy of addendum due on 07/21/2026. [5661861] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/16/2026 12:07 PM]
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Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Eric M. Walter for Appellants Vertical Enterprise, LLC and Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC. [5661854] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 07/16/2026 12:01 PM]
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Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5661011] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 07/14/2026 08:28 PM]
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APPELLANT brief of Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC 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. [5661010] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 07/14/2026 08:27 PM]
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UPDATED fee status - [Case Number 26-2247: paid - cs] [5658915] [26-2247] (RDB) [Entered: 07/08/2026 03:07 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Nicholas D. Slovikoski for Appellants Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC w/service 06/25/2026 [5654656] [26-2247] (NS) [Entered: 06/25/2026 10:26 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Andrew Schermerhorn for Appellees Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Christopher Vick and Ryan Russell w/service 06/25/2026 [5654555] [26-2247] (AJS) [Entered: 06/25/2026 08:57 AM]
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CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellants Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC. - FOR CAL [5654513] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 06/25/2026 08:30 AM]
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Civil case docketed. [5654046] [26-2247] (RDB) [Entered: 06/24/2026 09:53 AM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Eric M. Walter for Appellants Vertical Enterprise, LLC and Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC w/service 06/24/2026 [5654327] [26-2247] (EMW) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:43 PM]
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APPEARANCE filed by Paul L. Brusati for Appellants Vertical Enterprise, LLC and Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC w/service 06/24/2026 [5654320] [26-2247] (PLB) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:33 PM]
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**LOCKED-COUNSEL TO REFILE WITH CORRECTED CONTACT INFORMATION** APPEARANCE filed by Andrew Schermerhorn for Appellees Bridget Biersmith, Jordan Damewood, Joshua Holman, Ryan Russell and Christopher Vick w/service 06/24/2026 [5654232] [26-2247] (AJS) [Entered: 06/24/2026 12:58 PM]
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BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Appendix due on 07/14/2026. BRIEF OF APPELLANT Grassroots OpCo Mo, LLC and Vertical Enterprise, LLC due 07/14/2026. Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. NO EXTENSIONS OF TIME will be granted. [5654057] [26-2247] (RDB) [Entered: 06/24/2026 10:01 AM]
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Originating court document filed consisting of docket entries and Order dated 6/3/2026. [5654051] [26-2247] (RDB) [Entered: 06/24/2026 09:57 AM]
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Case Docketed On Transfer - 1453(c). Case has been transferred from 26-8008. [5654045] [26-2247] (RDB) [Entered: 06/24/2026 09:52 AM]
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JUDGMENT FILED - The judgment of the Originating Court is AFFIRMED in accordance with the opinion of this Court. RALPH R. ERICKSON, L. STEVEN GRASZ and JONATHAN A. KOBES Adp June 2026 [5674306] [26-2247] (HAG) [Entered: 08/20/2026 12:16 PM]