Kathrin Darlene Bolton’s Losing Streak Continues

KATHRIN DARLENE BOLTON’S LOSING STREAK CONTINUES

By Richard E. “Rick” Dennis CPP
Risk Manager & Analyst
​Certified Protection Professional
September 12, 2026
Copyright 2026; All Rights Reserved

JUDGE DENIES MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL, et.al.

History: After two days of testimony on July 30 & 31, 2026, Judge Lett handed down a final judgement; finding Bolton liable for Negligence, Conversion, (theft of property) and Fraud. The judge awarded Valerie Hatfield one hundred and eighteen thousand dollars ($118,000.00) in damages against Bolton. 

Kathrin Darlene Bolton, previously sued Hatfield for an array of alleged offenses including four claims: Breach-of-Contract, Injurious Falsehood, Slander, and Defamation. Bolton dropped most of the allegations during trial; leaving the Breach-of-Contract in place. 

Valerie Hatfield counter sued Kathrin Darlene Bolton for: Negligence (carelessness), conversion (taking or interfering with someone else’s property) and Fraud ( deception). Judge Lett ruled: Bolton’s claims were denied, Hatfield didn’t breach a contract, and issued Hatfield the above damage award judgement against Bolton.

On August 19, 2026 Kathrin Darlene Bolton; aka Kathrin Black, Ashford, Huffine, Hufford, Bolton and AKA Layla Frost and Heather Rouh filed a Pro Se motion in the previously adjudicated case Kathrin Bolton V Valerie Hatfield, Case Number: (24J0-CC00032), in the circuit court of Johnson County, Missouri, Judge Stacey J. Lett presiding. 

Essentially, Bolton filed a Pro Se Motion for: A new trial, to represent herself in court, to fire her existing General Counsel, and to revisit the evidence in the above named case. Judge Lett ruled: Bolton could represent herself in court (Pro Se) and Bolton could fire her existing General Counsel. However, Judge Lett denied Bolton’s (Pro Se) motion for a revisit of the evidence and a new trial. 

PRO SE

In Missouri, (PRO SE) litigation is the practice of representing yourself in a Missouri court without a lawyer, permitted in most civil matters and criminal defense, subject to the Missouri Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules. Self-represented parties file, plead, serve, and argue under the same standards as attorneys.

“Until Next Time, Keep Em Between The Bridle!”