Martin v. Pottorff et al
Plaintiff: Lee Martin
Defendant: Gardner M. Pottorff, Keenen O. Shouse, Columbia Police Department, City of Columbia, Missouri and Harpo's Cherry Street LLC doing business as Harpo's Bar & Grill
Case Number: 2:2026cv04102
Filed: May 6, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Stephen R Bough
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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June 17, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE OF VIDEO HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Mediation/Settlement Conference set for 12/1/2026 09:45 AM in Video Conference - Jefferson City before Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. Parties are directed to review the MAP General Order docketed in this case. All persons with actual settlement authority are required to attend the mediation. Additionally, if an insurance representative's approval is required to settle, they must attend. Parties are also directed to submit a joint mediation statement, of no more than three (3) pages, to [email protected] at least three (3) business days prior to the mediation. Upon receipt of mediation statement, Video Teleconference link will be provided to the parties by email. (ALG)
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 9/23/2026. Scheduling Conference set for 10/7/2026 at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 4B, Jefferson City (VDJJC) before District Judge Stephen R. Bough. Signed on 6/12/2026 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (TDP)
June 1, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of appearance by Ryan Patrick Thomas on behalf of City of Columbia, Missouri, Columbia Police Department, Gardner M. Pottorff, Keenen O. Shouse (Thomas, Ryan)
May 27, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of appearance by Bradley C. Letterman on behalf of City of Columbia, Missouri, Columbia Police Department, Gardner M. Pottorff, Keenen O. Shouse (Letterman, Bradley)
May 26, 2026 Filing 4 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand on behalf of City of Columbia, Missouri, Columbia Police Department, Gardner M. Pottorff, Keenen O. Shouse.(Attorney Bradley C. Letterman added to party City of Columbia, Missouri(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley C. Letterman added to party Columbia Police Department(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley C. Letterman added to party Gardner M. Pottorff(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley C. Letterman added to party Keenen O. Shouse(pty:dft))(Letterman, Bradley)
May 13, 2026 Filing 3 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Lee Martin. Harpo's Cherry Street LLC served on 5/12/2026, answer due 6/2/2026. (Varadachari, Bharat)
May 8, 2026 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Harpo's Cherry Street LLC. Summons directed to plaintiff for service. (MSW)
May 6, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to United States Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(MSW)
May 6, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of Columbia, Missouri, Columbia Police Department, Harpo's Cherry Street LLC d/b/a Harpo's Bar & Grill, Gardner M. Pottorff, Keenen O. Shouse filed by Bharat Varadachari on behalf of Lee Martin. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10052968. Service due by 8/4/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Varadachari, Bharat)

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Plaintiff: Lee Martin
Represented By: Bharat Varadachari
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Defendant: Gardner M. Pottorff
Represented By: Ryan Patrick Thomas
Represented By: Bradley C. Letterman
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Defendant: Keenen O. Shouse
Represented By: Ryan Patrick Thomas
Represented By: Bradley C. Letterman
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Represented By: Bradley C. Letterman
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