Ongoing Legal Cases
Full archive of all ongoing legal cases related to Kellye Strickland
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Abuse of Process and ADA Retaliation
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Strickland v. Ramsey County, et al.
- Type: Federal civil rights action (ADA, §1983, Rehab Act)
- Core Issues: ADA retaliation; due process violations; altered court records (unsigned/re-dated orders); unassigned judges issuing rulings; lost/misdirected filing fees; eFiling/payment portal irregularities; off-docket coordination between county officials and private counsel.
- Defendants/Actors: Ramsey County and court personnel; multiple referees/judicial officers; Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. (outside counsel).
- Timeframe: May 12, 2025 – present (active)
- Status: Ongoing in U.S. District Court (District of Minnesota)
Madeline S. M. Lee
Harassment, Stalking, Defamation
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Strickland v. Lee (Appellate)
- Type: Appellate action
- Core Issues: Vacatur of an unlawfully obtained and void HRO.
- Defendants/Actors: Madeline Sally Lee initiated a pattern of online harassment campaigns and retaliatory use of police and the courts. Includes false accusations made under perjury, coordinated harassment across digital platforms, and misuse of judicial process as a tool of harm.
- Timeframe: August 19, 2024 – present (active)
- Status: Ongoing in Minnesota Appellate Courts
- Victim Impact Statement
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Strickland v. Lee (Civil)
- Type: Civil action
- Core Issues: Harassment; defamation by libel; cyberstalking; abuse of process; intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED); civil conspiracy.
- Defendants/Actors: Madeline Sally Lee
- Timeframe: March 6, 2025 – ongoing (active)
- Status: Case initiated in conciliation court; subsequently removed to district court following irregular lower court proceedings. Multiple procedural challenges under review.
Strickland v. Meta Platforms
Corporate Accountability for Monetized Harassment
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Strickland v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Type: Federal civil action (pending filing)
- Core Issues: Unjust enrichment; monetization of harassment; failure to prevent defamation and abuse targeting a disabled individual.
- Defendants/Actors: Meta’s platforms were used to disseminate harassment and defamatory content tied to ongoing litigation in Minnesota. Despite notice, Meta continued to profit through engagement and advertising revenue generated from abusive material.
- Status: Complaint pending filing in U.S. District Court. Claims will seek recovery under theories of unjust enrichment and related equitable relief.