IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION

RANDOLPH SPRINGER, et al., ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) v. ) No. 23-05015-CV-SW-DPR ) STATE OF MISSOURI, et al., ) ) Defendants. )

ORDER Before the Court is a Civil Complaint, naming as Plaintiffs Randolph Springer, an individual, Jennifer Springer, an individual, and K-RAC Inc., described as “a corporation within the state of Missouri” and “a corporation operating within the state of Missouri.” (Doc. 1 at 2-3.) The complaint is signed and verified by Jennifer Springer and Randolph Springer. Id. at 10-11. Individuals may plead and conduct their own cases personally.

. However, a corporation may not proceed pro se in this district. Ackra Direct Mktg. Corp. v. Fingerhut Corp.,

(8th Cir. 1996). Rather, “a corporation may appear in the federal courts only through licensed counsel.” Rowland v. Cal. Men’s Colony,

(1993). Here, it appears that K- RAC Inc. is not represented by a licensed attorney. Accordingly, within 30 days of this Order, K-RAC Inc. is directed to obtain counsel, who shall enter their appearance in this action on behalf of K-RAC Inc. Failure to do so will result in the dismissal of K-RAC Inc. from this action without further notice. The Clerk’s office is directed to send a copy of this Order to all Plaintiffs via regular mail. IT IS SO ORDERED. /s/ David P. Rush DAVID P. RUSH UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

DATE: March 16, 2023