Shaffer Jr. v. Bruno et al
| Harry Shaffer Jr. |
| Fnu Bruno, Fnu Menninhaul and Fnu Foster |
| 6:2025cv03216 |
| July 31, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri |
| Beth Phillips |
| Prisoner Pro Se |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Defendant |
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Filing 27
ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for extension of time (Doc. #26 ) is GRANTED. The Pretrial Scheduling Order is changed as follows: parties shall file any motion to add parties or amend pleadings before April 6, 2026; all pretrial discovery shall be completed by August 5, 2026; motions for summary judgment shall be filed by September 3, 2026. Signed on 01/14/2026 by District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (JJS)
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| Filing 26 MOTION for extension of time re pretrial scheduling order filed by Harry Shaffer Jr.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/26/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (GAM) |
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Filing 25
ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Doc. #23 ) is DENIED without prejudice because it does not appear, at this time, Plaintiff's claims are factually or legally complex or that Plaintiff is unable to litigate his claims on his own. Plaintiff is advised that "[t]here is no constitutional right to appointed counsel in civil cases." Phillips v. Jasper County Jail, 437 F.3d 791, 794 (8th Cir. 2006) (citing Edington v. Missouri Dept of Corr., 52 F.3d 777, 780 (8th Cir. 1995)). Rather, "[i]n civil rights matters the court may, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915, 'request' an attorney to represent a party if, within the court's discretion, the circumstances are such that would properly justify such a request." Mosby v. Mabry, 697 F.2d 213, 214 (8th Cir. 1982). When making this determination the Court should consider the legal complexity of the case, the factual complexity of the case, and the [plaintiff's] ability to investigate and present his claims, along with any other relevant factors. Hoggard v. Purkett, 29 F.3d 469, 471 (8th Cir. 1994). If Plaintiff requires an extension to meet of any of the deadlines set forth in the scheduling order he may file a motion seeking an extension that sets forth the reasons the extension is necessary. Signed on 01/02/2026 by District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (JJS)
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| Filing 24 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Damon S Phillips on behalf of Defendants Fnu Bruno, Fnu Foster, Fnu Menninhaul.(Phillips, Damon) |
| Filing 23 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION for appointment of counsel filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/2/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (GAM) |
| Filing 22 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed on December 1, 2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (GAM) |
| Filing 21 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand on behalf of Fnu Bruno, Fnu Foster, Fnu Menninhaul.(Phillips, Damon) |
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Filing 20
ORDER granting Defendants' motion to file answer out of time (Doc. #19 ). The Court DIRECTS Defendants to file their answer by no later than November 28, 2025. Signed on 11/19/2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (JJS)
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| Filing 19 MOTION for leave to file Answer Out of Time filed by Damon S Phillips on behalf of Fnu Bruno, Fnu Foster, Fnu Menninhaul. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/2/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Attorney Damon S Phillips added to party Fnu Bruno(pty:dft), Attorney Damon S Phillips added to party Fnu Foster(pty:dft), Attorney Damon S Phillips added to party Fnu Menninhaul(pty:dft))(Phillips, Damon) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of change of address filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (Note: Plaintiff's address already updated on docket sheet.) (GAM) |
| Filing 17 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Fnu Bruno. Fnu Bruno served on 10/24/2025, answer due 11/14/2025. (GAM) |
| Filing 16 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by U.S. Marshal's Service for Harry Shaffer Jr. Fnu Foster served on 10/24/2025, answer due 11/14/2025. (GAM) |
| Filing 15 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by U.S. Marshal's Service for Harry Shaffer Jr. Fnu Menninhaul served on 10/24/2025, answer due 11/14/2025. (GAM) |
| Filing 14 MAIL RETURNED as undeliverable. Mail sent to Harry Shaffer Jr. (Related document(s) #12 ) (WAG) |
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Filing 13
ORDERED that Plaintiff's request to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #3 ) is GRANTED for the purposes of service of process. Signed on 10/14/2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (JJS)
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Filing 12
ORDERED that: (1) the Clerk of the Court shall provide the parties with Mediation Request Forms; (2) the Clerk of the Court shall issue appropriate summons as authorized by Federal Rule Civil Procedure 4, and shall deliver the summons, the complaint (Doc. 1), a Mediation Request Form, and a copy of this Order to the United States Marshal for service of process on Defendants Bruno, Menninhaul, and Foster at the Howell County Sheriffs Office, 1106 Missouri Ave., West Plains, Missouri 65775; (3) the United States Marshal shall attempt service of process of the summons, the complaint (Doc. 1), a Mediation Request Form, and a copy of this Order upon Defendants Bruno, Menninhaul, and Foster as directed by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 (at the address referenced above); and (4) Defendants Bruno, Menninhaul, and Foster shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12. Signed on October 10, 2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Signed on October 10, 2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (A copy of this order and mediation form mailed to Plaintiff.) (GAM)
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| ***Remark: A certified copy of the order (Doc. 12), a copy of the complaint (Doc. 1), a mediation request form and all service of process forms were emailed to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service on 10/10/2025. (GAM) |
| RECEIPT number 400010160 in the amount of $405.00 issued to Missouri Department of Corrections FBO Harry Shaffer Jr.. Check # 1150897. (CRG) |
| Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
| Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
| Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
| Filing 8 STATEMENT filed by Harry Shaffer Jr.(GAM) |
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Filing 7
ORDERED that Plaintiff's second motion for an extension of time to pay the filing fee (Doc. #6 ) is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee on or before October 17, 2025. No further extensions will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. Failure to pay the filing fee by the deadline will result in the Court dismissing this case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with the Court's order. Signed on 09/17/2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (JJS)
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| Filing 6 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION for extension of time to pay filing fee filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
| MAIL RETURNED as undeliverable. Mail sent to Harry Shaffer Jr. (Related document(s)[new case letter]) (GAM) |
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Filing 5
ORDER that Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to pay the filing fee is GRANTED. This Court previously ordered Plaintiff to either pay the $405.00 filing fee or submit a request to proceed in forma pauperis. (Doc. #2 ). Plaintiff indicates he is able to pay the full $405 filing fee but needs additional time to access his funds. (Docs. #3 , #4 .) The filing fee of $405 is due on or before September 26, 2025. Failure to pay the filing fee by the deadline may result in the Court dismissing this case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with the Court's order. Signed on 08/21/2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (JJS)
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| Filing 4 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION for extension of time to pay filing fee filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
| Filing 3 IFP FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
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Filing 2
ORDERED that: (1) plaintiff is granted provisional leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a); (2) plaintiff is directed to correct the above-listed technical defects in this complaint on or before AUGUST 26, 2025; (3) the Clerk of the Court is directed to mail plaintiff a copy of this Order along with court-approved forms; and (4) FAILURE OF PLAINTIFF TO COMPLY WITH THIS COURT'S ORDER WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THIS ACTION WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF. Signed on August 12, 2025 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Copy of order and court-approved forms mailed to Plaintiff.) (GAM)
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| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Harry Shaffer Jr. (GAM) |
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