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title: Lawsuit Information
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# Lawsuit Information

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Case at a glance

## Stevenson v. Stevenson

The first Summons and Complaint was served on November 19, 2020.

The following information was taken from [Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)](https://www.mncourts.gov/Access-Case-Records/MCRO.aspx).

Procedural history

## Case Overview

November 25, 2020

The lawsuit was filed in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

June 16, 2023

The lawsuit was dismissed at summary judgment.

April 8, 2024

Summary judgment was affirmed.

July 23, 2024

The petition for review was denied.

Court record

## 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

Case Type

Civil / Other Miscellaneous

Case Location

Otter Tail County

Judicial Officer

Miller, Kevin M.

Case Status

Closed

Ashley Anderson was added to the complaint on December 15, 2021.

The parties

## Parties, Claims, and Attorneys

### Plaintiffs

#### Craig S. Stevenson

**Location:** Fergus Falls, MN

**Claims:** Defamation; Conspiracy

**Attorneys:** Matthew Schaap; Cassandra Wolfgram

#### Marie Y. Stevenson

**Location:** Fergus Falls, MN

**Claims:** Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED); Conspiracy

**Attorneys:** Matthew Schaap; Cassandra Wolfgram

### Defendants

#### Sean C. Stevenson

**Location:** Rosemount, MN

**Attorneys:** Kirsten Hansen; Ross Tentinger

#### Renee C. Stevenson

**Location:** Rosemount, MN

**Attorneys:** Kirsten Hansen; Ross Tentinger

#### Lisa L. Stevenson-Allen

**Location:** Prior Lake, MN

**Attorney:** Ross Tentinger

#### Ashley N. Anderson

**Location:** Rosemount, MN

**Attorney:** Ross Tentinger

Judicial history

## Judges Involved With Our Case

2020-2026

56-CV-20-2928

### All District Court Orders

[Kevin M. Miller](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/07-district/kevin-m.-miller)

February 21, 2023

A23-0077

### Petition for Writ (Spousal Privilege & Clergy Privilege)

[Tracy M. Smith](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/tracy-m.-smith) (Presiding & Wrote Opinion)
[Renee L. Worke](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/renee-l.-worke)
[Jeanne M. Cochran](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/jeanne-m.-cochran)

April 8, 2024

A23-1209

### Appeal of Summary Judgment

[Randall J. Slieter](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/randall-j.-slieter) (Presiding & Wrote Opinion)
[Sarah I. Wheelock](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/sarah-i.-wheelock)
[Jon Schmidt](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/jon-schmidt)

May 21, 2024

A24-0697

### Petition for Writ of Mandamus (Entry of Judgment)

Susan L. Segal (Presiding & Wrote Opinion)
**Francis J. Connoly**
[Keala C. Ede](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/keala-c.-ede)

February 3, 2025

A24-1041

### Appeal of Costs and Taxation

[JaPaul J. Harris](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/japaul-harris) (Presiding)
[Jeanne M. Cochran](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/jeanne-m.-cochran)
Denise D. Reilly (Wrote Opinion)

July 28, 2025

A25-0186

### Appeal of Recusal Denial

[Randall J. Slieter](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/randall-j.-slieter) (Presiding)
[Jennifer L. Frisch](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/jennifer-l.-frisch) (Wrote Opinion)
[Tracy M. Smith](https://mncourts.gov/about-the-courts/judicialdirectory/active-judicial-officers/court-of-appeals-judges/tracy-m.-smith)

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*Clarence Thomas - U.S. Supreme Court Justice*