Lawsuit Information
The first Summons and Complaint was served on November 19, 2020.
The following information was taken from Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO):[1]
Case Overview:
- The lawsuit was filed in Otter Tail County Minnesota on November 25, 2020.
- The lawsuit was dismissed at summary judgment on June 16, 2023.
- Summary judgment was affirmed on April 8, 2024.
- Petition for review was denied on July 23, 2024.
Case Details:
- Case Number: 56-CV-20-2928
- Date Filed: November 25, 2020
- Case Title: Craig Stevenson, Marie Stevenson vs Sean Stevenson, Renee Stevenson, Lisa Stevenson-Allen, Ashley Anderson[2]
- Case Type: Civil/Other Miscellaneous
- Case Location: Otter Tail County
- Judicial Officer: Miller, Kevin M.
- Case Status: Closed
- https://www.mncourts.gov/Access-Case-Records/MCRO.aspx ↑
- Ashley Anderson was added to the complaint on December 15, 2021. ↑
Parties, Claims, and Attorneys
Name
Location When
Complaint Filed
Complaint Filed
Party
Claim(s)
Current
Attorney
Attorney
Current
Attorney
Attorney
Craig S. Stevenson
Fergus Falls, MN
Plaintiff
Defamation
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Matthew Schaap
Cassandra Wolfgram
Marie Y. Stevenson
Fergus Falls, MN
Plaintiff
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Matthew Schaap
Cassandra Wolfgram
Sean C. Stevenson
Rosemount, MN
Defendant
Kirsten Hansen
Ross Tentinger
Renee C. Stevenson
Rosemount, MN
Defendant
Kirsten Hansen
Ross Tentinger
Lisa L. Stevenson-Allen
Prior Lake, MN
Defendant
Ross Tentinger
Ashley N. Anderson
Rosemount, MN
Defendant
Ross Tentinger
Judges Involved With Our Case
Date
Order / Decision
Case #
Judge(s)
February 21, 2023
Petition for Writ
(Spousal Privilege & Clergy Privilege)
(Spousal Privilege & Clergy Privilege)
A23-0077
April 8, 2024
Appeal of Summary Judgment
A23-1209
May 21, 2024
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
(Entry of Judgment)
(Entry of Judgment)
A24-0697
February 3, 2025
Appeal of Costs and Taxation
A24-1041
July 28, 2025
Appeal of Recusal Denial
A25-0186
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