Minute Orders Entered
1:96-cv-03828 Scott, et al-v-WA Natl Ins Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing held and continued to December 21, 2004 at
9:00 a.m. No notice
1:97-cr-00764 USA-v-O'Malley
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
defendant Bessie O'Malley : Status hearing held. No
notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/8/04 Case referred to Hon.
Geraldine Soat Brown from Judge Gottschall pursuant to
Local Rule 72.1 for bail/detention hearing. (For further
detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:97-cr-00852 USA-v-Wrenn
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
defendant Christopher Wrenn : Federal Defender, Helen Kim
appears on behalf of the offender. Rule to show cause why
Offender Wrenn's supervised release should not be revoked is
continued to 1/19/05 at 9:30 a.m. (Entered Order Appointing
Counsel).Mailed notice
1:97-cv-02919 USA-v-Plescia
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: The
original request is in case no. 97-2863, Doc. No. [96-1].
This request was granted in case no. 97-2863, Doc. No.
[97-1], terminating the case. The clerk shall correct the
docket in case no. 97-2919 [0-1] to reflect this entry. No
notices
1:97-cv-04373 Cortez Prod Inc-v-Producciones, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:97-cv-08794 Baghdady-v-Robbins Futures Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held. Jury trial set to 11:00 3/21/05. Final
pretrial order to be submitted on 2/17/05. Final pretrial
conference set to 1:30 3/10/05 Mailed notice
1:98-cr-00653 USA-v-Holmberg, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Scott Holmberg : Status hearing held and continued to
01/11/2005 at 9:00 a.m. (Enter first order remmoving
certain investors from distribution list) No notice
1:98-cv-01752 Simon, et al-v-Baxter Healthcare, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Settlement
conference of 12/8/04 is vacated. Status hearing held and
continuted to 9:30 12/17/04 . Mailed notice
1:98-cv-08318 DeMauro-v-Loren-Maltese, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Discovery is extended and ordered closed on 1/7/05.
Pretrial order and motions in limine to be submitted on
2/18/05. Responses are due by 3/4/05. Replies are due by
3/11/05. Pretrial conference set to 10:00 4/8/05. Jury
trial set to 9:00 4/18/05. Dispositive motions if any shall
be filed and noticed up for hearing by 1/28/05. Mailed
notice
1:99-cr-00561 USA-v-Casillas, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to
Guillermo Casillas : The United States' motion to apply
seized money to restitution is granted [244-1]. It is
ordered that ATF deliver to the Clerk of the Court the sum
of $606.45 which represents the funds seized from the
defendant at the time of his arrest. The Clerk of the
Court shall apply the funds to the outstanding restitution
obligation entered in this case. (Entered Order) Mailed
notice
1:99-cr-00891 USA-v-Golson
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras as to
defendant Tracey Golson : Status hearing held. Mailed
notice
1:99-cv-04325 Aurora Loan Svc Inc-v-Craddieth, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Plaintiff's motion for order approving report of sale and
distribution and order for possession [26-1] is entered and
continued again to 12/21/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-06343 SEC, et al-v-Kahn, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Status
hearing held and continued to 2:30 5/4/05 . No notice
1:99-cv-07281 Mickey-v-Cook County DOC, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 12/15/04 at 9:15 a.m.
Defendants' post-trial motion is entered and continued.
Plaintiff's petition for fees and costs to be filed on or
before 12/13/04. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-08146 Colon, et al-v-Blackman, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held. Final pretrial conference set for 05/25/05
at 1:30 p.m. Jury trial set for 06/06/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Final pretrial order due by 05/02/05. Evan's plaintiff to
disclose expert by 01/01/05. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-02905 Boim, et al-v-Quranic Literacy, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Trial
ends. Jury returns verdict in favor of plaintiffs and
against the defendants Quaranic Literacy Institute, Holy
Land Foundation for Relief and Development, Islamic
Association for Palestine, American Muslim Society and
Muhammed Abdul Hamid Khalil Salah in the amount of
$52,000,000 (fifty-two million dollars). The court hereby
triples the amount of the jury verdict to One Hundred Fifty
Six Million Dollars ($156,000,000) plus the reasonable
attorneys fees and costs in this action. Terminating
case. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Plaintiff's
motion to adopt damages awarded by the jury against
defaulted defendants [673-1] is taken under advisement.
Mailed notice
1:00-cv-06517 Wilson Sporting-v-Hillerich & Bradsby, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
Defendant's motion to file appearance of Gretchen M. Hosty
as additional counsel is granted [128-1]. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-07132 Marting-v-Crawford & Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Answer
brief to defendant's motion for summary judgment [72-1] due
2/9/05. Reply to answer brief due 3/9/05. Ruling on
defendant's motion for summary judgment will be by mail. No
notice
1:00-cv-07340 Douglas Press Inc-v-Intl Gamco Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Markman
hearing reset for 9:00 12/9/04 . Telephone notice
1:01-cr-00019 USA-v-Goodman
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Samuel
Goodman Jr: Rule to show cause why offender Goodman's
supervised release should not be revoked is continued to
01/11/2005 at 9:30 a.m. The government to provide writs for
issuance. Mailed notice
1:01-cr-00090 USA-v-Krause
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
defendant Joseph S Krause : Rule to show cause why
supervised release should not be revoked reset for 2/15/05
at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:01-cr-00649 USA-v-Cardona
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Eddie
Cardona : Defense counsel Keri A. Ambrosio's motion to
withdraw as one of the attorneys for Eddie Cardona is
granted. [97-1] Mailed notice
1:01-cr-00838 USA-v-George, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Sedrick
Johnson: This matter came before the court for the Rule to
show cause why the defendant/offender's supervised release
should not be revoked. For the reasons stated on the
record, the court discharges the Rule to show cause,
however, the terms of release are reiterated and are: The
defendant/offender, Sedrick Johnson, shall remain in touch
with the Probation Officer, shall notify the Probation
Officer of any new arrests; and shall wear an electronic
monitoring device for an additional 180 days. Violations of
any of the terms and conditions of release will cause the
defendant to be re-incarcerated. The defendant/offender,
Sedrick Johnson, is ordered released immediately. Mailed
notice
1:01-cr-01100 USA-v-Gharib, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman as to
defendant Muhammad S Gharib : Motion to terminate
probation early:Notice
1:01-cv-00398 Walton Risk Svc Inc-v-Clarendon Amer Ins
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Oral
argument held on counter-defendants Miller, Herbers, Lehman
& Associates, Joseph A. Herbers and Robert Walling's motion
to dismiss counts IV and V of Clarendon America Insurance
Company's fourth amended counterclaim [74-1]. Said motion
is taken under advisement. Ruling to be made by mail. No
notice
1:01-cv-05689 Davis, et al-v-Precoat Metals
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
conference held. Parties are to call chambers on 12/9/04 by
4:30 p.m. to report on settlement. Status hearing set for
1/6/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-06618 Woods, et al-v-Clay, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Pretrial conference held and continued to 2/10/05 at 4:00
p.m. No notice
1:01-cv-06855 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-King & Larsen Constr, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/19/05 .
in court notice
1:01-cv-07329 Buckner-v-IL Dept of Children
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras: Return
on citation to discovery assets held. Defendant files
installment payment agreement. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-07421 Corbett-v-Biggs, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff's
motion to amend pleadings instanter is granted [94-1].
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-07538 Abrams-v-Van Kampen Funds Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Fairness
hearing held. Plaintiffs' agreed motion for final approval
of proposed voluntary dismissal of section 12(a)(2) and
state law claims is granted [160-1]. Plaintiffs' causes of
action for violations of Section 12(a)(2) of the Securities
Act of 1933 and for breach of fiduciary duty under state
law are dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any
party. Accordingly, defendants Howard Tiffen and Jeffrey
Maillet are dismissed with prejudice and without costs as
party defendants. (Entered Order Dismissing Certain Causes
of Action With Prejudice and Without Costs). Mailed notice
1:01-cv-07544 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Dinc, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion for order approving sale and for
possessioin is granted. [12-1] (Entered Order) Mailed
notice
1:01-cv-08537 Adono, et al-v-Wellhausen Landscape, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler : Bench
trial held in abeyance. Settlement conference held and
continued to 10:30 12/13/04. In court notice
1:01-cv-08559 WA Mtl Bk-v-Rivota, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber:
Defendants' emergency motion to stay judicial sale is
granted [21-1] to 12/23/04. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09592 WA Mutual Bk-v-Harris, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion for order approving sale and for
possession [20-1], is granted. (Entered Order.) Mailed
notice
1:02-cr-00086 USA-v-Boscarino, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Ralph E
Aulenta : Plaintiff's motion for entry of turnover order as
to defendant Ralph E Aulenta is granted. [185-1](Enter
turnover order) It is ordered that respondent Royal
Amercian Bank, submit to the Clerk of Court for the
Northern District of Illinois, $9,352.48 which represents
defendant's nonexempt interest in the funds in respondent's
possession. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00112 USA-v-Segal, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Michael Segal : Status hearing held. Trustee's Motion to
Approve Termination of Contract is entered. Any objections
to the motion to be filed by 12/14/04. Hearing on
Defendant's Renewed Motion for Bond Pending Sentencing
[456-1] is set for 11:00am on 12/14/04. (Entered Order
Approving Trustee's Sale of Assets) Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00308 USA-v-Mercado-Espinoza
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to David
Mercado-Espinoza: For the reasons stated on the record (not
as stated in the motion), the defendant's renewed motion
for leave to grant extension to file Notice of Appeal
[48-1] is granted. This extension includes the period in
which the pro se notice of appeal was filed (1/26/04).
Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00481 USA-v-Okennard
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Brock E Okennard : Status hearing held; continued to
1/19/05 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant's oral motion to re-set
trial date is granted [0-1]. Trial date of 2/28/05 is reset
to 6/20/05 at 10:00 a.m. Government's motion to exclude
time is granted [0-1] without objection. The period
beginning 12/8/04 through 1/19/05 is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00699 USA-v-Hicks, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Johnbull Osagiede : Status hearing held and continued to
12/15/04 at 9:30 a.m. to set a new date for sentencing.
Defendant's attorney, Kenyatta Tatum is directed to appear
at this status. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00789 USA-v-Basemore
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to Shawn
Basemore : Petition to modify the conditions of supervised
is granted. As agreed by the parties, the conditions of
defendant's supervised release are modified to include that
the defendant shall reside at the Salvation Army Work
Release Center at the direction of the Probation Officer
for a period up to 120 days and the defendant will
participate in a mental health evaluation and counseling as
directed by the Probation Office. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00895 USA-v-Epps, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
defendant Calvin Williams : Status hearing held.
Sentencing reset to 1/21/05 at 12:00 p.m. No notice
1:02-cr-00968 USA-v-Quimby
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
defendant Anthony Quimby : Status hearing held and
continued to 1/12/05 at 9:45 a.m. to set a new date for
change of plea. Time is excluded without objection. The
period beginning 12/8/04 through 1/12/05 is excluded
pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01101 USA-v-Ghilarducci, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
defendant August C Ghilarducci, defendant Ronald J
Richardson : Jury trial held and continued to 12/09/04 at
10:00 a.m. No notice
1:02-cv-00372 Manning, et al-v-Dye, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : Jury
trial held and continued to 10:00 12/9/04 . No notice
1:02-cv-00382 Imperial Holdings-v-Harvey
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler:
Plaintiff's motion to enforce settlement agreement and
confession of judgment [23-1] is continued to 01/05/05 at
9:30 a.m. Status hearing set for 12/13/04 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-01125 Goldberg, et al-v-Durham Trans, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Filed
parties joint motion requesting preliminary approval of
proposed settlement agreement [92-1]. Motion entered and
continued generally. No notice
1:02-cv-01450 Stone-v-Doerge, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 12/9/04 to 9:00 1/18/05 . Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-01858 Cole-v-U S Capital Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing set for 1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-02750 SunTrust Bk-v-Robbins, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to February 8, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-02979 Old Orchard Urban-v-Specialty Stores
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Citation to Discover Assets hearing set for 9:30 12/15/04.
Movant filed citation notice and failed to appear. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-03345 Paint Dist Coun, et al-v-Herrera
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Status
hearing held. All matters relating to the referral of this
action having been resolved, the case is returned to the
assigned judge. Terminating the case referral to Hon. Ian
H. Levin Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Order rule
to show cause discharged; the citation to discover asset is
hereby dismissed on request of plaintiff. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03427 Sara Lee Corp-v-Daymark Grp Inc
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: It is
ordered that (a) in 02 C 3427, judgment is entered in favor
of Sara Lee and against defendant Daymark Group, Inc, in
the amount of $621,421.68 and judgment is entered in favor
of Sara Lee and against Daymark Group, Inc. on the Daymark
Group, Inc. counterclaim and on the National City Bank
claim as intervenor: (2) in 02 C 4277, judgment is entered
in favor of Sara Lee and against National City Bank; and
(3) 03 C 5929, judgment is entered in favor of Sara Lee,
successor to Best Kosher Foods Corporation, and against
National City Bank. (Entered judgment order.) Terminating
case. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03814 Chao-v-Tomko Machine Works, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : Order
to show cause hearing re-set for 9:30 12/16/04 by request
of Plaintiff. Telephone notice
1:02-cv-03821 Embry-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown: By
agreement of the parties, plaintiff's petition for attorney
fees pursuant to 206(b)(1) [38-1] is granted in the amount
of $21,707.40, which shall be payable to plaintiff's
attorney, Frederick J. Daley, Jr. Mailed notices by judge's
staff.
1:02-cv-04124 Slovinec-v-IL Dept of Human Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Motion for
entry of the United States' and the State of Illinois'
notice of election to decline intervention [190-1], is
granted, and motion for dismissal [190-2] is denied without
prejudice. Notice of plaintiff of sending of complete set
of materials under Federal False Claims Act and Illinois
Whistleblower Act [188-1], is stricken without prejudice.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04201 Madaffari-v-Metrocall Co Grp, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Counsel for
defendant Reliastar Ins. has requested a withdrawal of the
referral to Magistrate Judge Keys, indicating a settlement
conference would not be fruitful. Referral to Magistrate
Judge Keys is hereby vacated. Terminating the case
referral to Hon. Arlander Keys. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04277 Natl Cty Bk-v-Sara Lee Corp
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : (Entered
Judgement Order): It is ordered that (1) in 02 C 3427,
judgment entered in favor of Sara Lee and against Daymark
Group, Inc. in the amount of $621,421,68 and judgment is
entered in favor of Sara Lee and against Daymark Group,
Inc. on the Daymark Group, Inc. counterclaim and on the
National City Bank claim as intervenor; (2) in 02 C 4277,
judgment is entered in favor of Sara Lee and against
National City Bank; and (3) in 03 C 5929, judgment is
entered in favor of Sara Lee, successor to Best Kosher
Foods Coorporation, and against National City Bank. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-04510 USA-v-Parolin, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
motion to amend pending 2255 is granted [11-1] motion to
amend pending 2255 [11-1] Reply to answer brief due 3/9/05
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04674 Pitney Bowes Inc-v-Allen, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : All
claims against defendant Piasecki having been dismissed
voluntarily, his petition to dismiss [33-1] is stricken as
moot. No notice
1:02-cv-04782 Cytomedix Inc, et al-v-Little Rock Foot, et al
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: This case
is dismissed with prejudice and without costs by agreement
terminating case. (Entered Consent Judgment.) Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-04828 Estes Grp The-v-Baxter, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 2/10/05 . The
discovery cut-off date is extended to 2/10/05 . Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-04949 Newsub Magazine Svc, et al-v-Heartland Direct Inc,
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : By request
of movants, hearing on plaintiff's motion to compel [67-1]
is reset to 1/5/05 at 11:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04988 Evans, et al-v-Gonzalez, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held. Pretrial order and motions in limine
to be submitted on 1/28/05. Responses are due by 2/11/05.
Replies are due by 2/18/05. Pretrial conference set to
10:00 3/4/05. Jury trial set to 9:00 3/14/05 . Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-05001 Yates-v-Cook Co Dept Pub, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: For
the reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion,
defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted. All
pending dates and motions are hereby stricken as moot.
Entered Memorandum Opinion. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-05752 Brooks, et al-v-Svc Employees IntlUn, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Status
hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 2:30 p.m. Case
called for status. Plaintiffs Christopher Johnson and
Michael I. Champoin failed to appear. Plaintiffs
Christopher Johnson and Michael I. Champoin are dismissed
with prejudice. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05893 Jaffe-v-Household Intl Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Telephone
status hearing held and continued to 2/17/05 at 10:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06240 JP Morgan Chase Bk, et al-v-PT Indah Kiat Pulp, et
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall: The
time for filing the appellant's opening brief is extended
until 12/27/04; the appellee's answering breif due by
02/16/05. Appellant's reply brief due by 03/02/05. (Entered
Agreed Order to Extend Briefing Schedule). Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06243 Jones-v-GES, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant
Champion Exposition's motion to amend judgment [123-1] ,
and amended motion to amend judgment [126-1] are denied for
the reasons stated on the record. Freeman Decorating
Company's motion to amend judgment [122-1], is denied.
Defendants GES Exposition Services, Inc. and Viad Corp.'s
motion to alter [121-1] or amend judgment [121-2], is
denied. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06878 Oblix Inc-v-Winiecki
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Defendant to file motion to dismiss by 12/20/04; response
by 01/04/05. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06930 Lopez-v-Chgo Faucet Co
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
Settlement conference held. Parties were able to reach an
agreement to settle the case. Parties are advised to file
the appropriate dismissal papers with the District Judge.
All matters relating to the referral of this case having
been resolved, the referral is closed and the case is
returned to the assigned judge Terminating the case
referral to Honorable Michael T. Mason. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07082 US SEC-v-Gibson, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: SEC's motion
of payment of CRIS funds is granted. The Clerk of the Court
shall pay all funds and any accrued interest in the Court
Registry Investment System (CRIS) by check to the order of
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (Entered Order
Directing Payment to Treasury.) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07315 W United Life-v-5th 3rd Bk, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-07997 USA-v-Bohanon
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr : On
10/1/04, the court denied Bohanon's motion under 2255 to
vacte his sentence [7-1]. Bohanon's motion for appointment
of counsel [4-1] is therefore denied as moot. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08031 USA-v-Carrillo
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: On
November 18, 2003, the court granted Carrillo's motion for
extension [11-1], and on 12/4/03, Carrillo file a reply
[12-1] to the governments's response [10-1]. Carrillo's
motion for extension of time [4-1] is therefore denied as
moot. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08288 Dexia Cr Local-v-Rogan, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Plaintiff's motion to compel documents from David Miller
[116-1] is denied as moot for the reasons stated in open
court. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier : Enter
Memorandum Opinion and Order. In a separate oral ruling
today, which will be memorialized in a separate order, the
Court has granted plaintiff's motion to enforce certain
subpoenas served on, among others, Fred Cuppy and Caribe
Trustees, Ltd. (See doc. #112,113). The attached Memorandum
Opinion and Order set forth the Court's reasoning for its
rejection of the request of Mr. Cuppy and Caribe Trustees
to be relieved of certain of their document production
obligations on the ground that production would violate
their obligations under Belize law. Enter Memorandum
Opinion and Order. Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:02-cv-08578 Haggerty Ent Inc-v-Creative Motion Ind
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held. Enter Consent Judgment and Permanent
Injunction. Stipulation for entry of consent judgment is
granted. Parties have reached a settlement. Jury trial set
for 01/10/05 is stricken. Any other pending dates are
stricken. Any pending motions are denied as moot. This
court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the
settlement agreement, the Consent Judgment and Permanent
Injunction. (Entered Consent Judgment and Permanent
Injunction). terminating case Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08581 McDonald-v-Snyder, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/2/05.
Discovery is extended and ordered closed on 1/31/05 .
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08698 Minter-v-AAA Cook Co Cons Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/16/05 at 9:00 a.m.
(reset from the 2/17/05 date given in open court). Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-08800 Canadian Pac Rwy Co-v-Williams Hayward
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing re-set from 12/16/04 at 8:30 a.m. to 12/15/04 at
8:30 a.m. Nation Steel Car Ltd's emergency motion for
sanctions and attorneys' fees is denied [167-2] without
prejudice. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Nation
Steel Car Ltd's petition for attorney fees granted by
ruling of 11/29/04 is granted [198-1] in the amount of
$1500.00. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08935 Trst Chgo P&D FRBFd-v-S W Zamiar Co Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg:
Plaintiffs' motion for order of default [11-1] and for
judgment on the pleadings on Count III [11-2] is granted.
Final judgment is entered in favor of plaintifs and against
defendant S.W. Zamiar Co. in the amount of $189,504.01 on
Count I of the complaint. Final judgment is entered in
favor of plaintiffs and against the defendants S.W. Zamiar
Co., Inc., and Steven W. Zamiar, jointly and severally in
the amount of $31,911.51 on Count II of the complaint.
Final judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs and
against the defendants S.W. Zamiar and Steven Zamiar in the
amount of $10,000.01. (Entered Order) terminating case
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08990 Duncan-v-Schomig, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Duncan's motion for leave to file an amended memorandum
[43-1] is granted. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09007 2000Plus Grp Inc-v-Sheik, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 a.m. on 3/2/05.
Plaintiff's motion to extend discovery [15-1] is granted to
and including 3/2/05. Discovery extended to 3/2/05.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09077 Newkirk, et al-v-Steger PD, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/28/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Date for reply in support of motion for leave to file 4th
amended complaint extended to 1/4/05. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09350 Baxter-v-Trinity Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Baxter's motion to request to supplement the record on
appeal [51-1] is granted [54-1]. Baxter's motion to waive
all fees [54-2] is denied. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00090 USA-v-Delatorre
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Fernando Delatorre : Status hearing held and continued to
1/5/05 at 9:30am. Defendant's unopposed motion for
pretrial subpoenas and for service of subpoenas at
government expense is granted [18-1]. Defendant's motion to
strike surplusage is granted [19-1]. Defendant's motion
for discovery regarding expert witnesses is granted [20-1].
Expert witnesses shall be disclosed at least three weeks
prior to trial. Trial is excluded from today's date until
1/5/05 at 9:30am pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F) and 18
USC 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00113 USA-v-Studnicka, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
defendants: On court's own motion, status hearing set for
12/09/04 is reset for 01/07/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00179 USA-v-Orozco
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Adolfo
Orozco : Rule to show cause why offender Orozco's
supervised release should not be revoked is continued to
02/08/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00329 USA-v-Pabon
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman as to
Gregory Pabon : Hearing on rule to show cause why
supervised release should not be revoked held and continued
to 02/03/2005 at 9:30 a.m. David Olshansky is given leave
to substitute his appearance as retained counsel for
defendant. James McGurk is given leave to withdraw his
appearance as consel for defendant. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00350 USA-v-McGowan
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to
defendant Brian D McGowan : Trial date of 1/24/05 is
reset to 3/14/05 at 10:00 a.m. Status hearing is set for
1/12/05 at 10:30 a.m.Defendant's motion to reconsider
unavailability of Camille LaMie is entered and continued to
1/12/05 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00424 USA-v-Landa-Ramirez
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to Pedro
Landa-Ramirez : Status hearing held; continued to
12/15/04 at 9:30 a.m. Time is ordered excluded from
10/28/04 o 12/15/04 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B).
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00637 USA-v-Ihana, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Stanley Zia, Benyamin Mesho, Jouliette Mesho : Status
hearing held; continued to 12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m. to set
date for change of plea. Government's oral motion to
exclude time is granted [0-1]. The period beginning
12/8/04 through 12/22/04 is excluded purusant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00670 USA-v-Cisneros-Mora, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Jesus M Del Castillo : Status hearing reset for 3/4/05 at
11:00am. 16.1A conference extended to 12/28/04. Pretrial
motions to be filed by 1/21/05. Responses to be filed by
2/4/05. Replies to be filed by 2/18/05., Time excluded
to 3/4/05 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(B)(i). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00689 USA-v-Villasenor, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
defendant Margin E Villasenor : Status hearing is set for
12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00740 USA-v-Callandria, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Delores Navata : Defendant Delores Navata's motion for new
trial is denied [111-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00757 USA-v-Ozuna
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Modesto
Ozuna : Defendant, Ozunna's motion for extension of time
(until 1/7/05) in which to file pre-trial motions is
granted [17-1]. Pretrial motions due 1/7/05. Pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(1)(F), time continues to be excluded
until further order of court for the filing and ruling on
pretrial motions. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00786 USA-v-Presbitero, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Ronald J Presbitero, Joe J Velasquez : Status hearing
held and continued to 1/19/05 at 9:30 a.m. Time is
excluded through 1/19/05 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B).
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00887 USA-v-Turner, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen as to
James L Turner : Time is hereby excluded to 5/5/05
pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Status hearing held;
continued to 5/5/05 at 10:00 a.m. Jury trial set for
5/16/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01032 USA-v-Watzman
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to H Marc
Watzman: See attached order. Regarding the Johnson case,
defendant may file a memorandum by 12/29/04 and the
Government may reply by 1/12/05. (Entered Order). Mailed
notice
1:03-cr-01184 USA-v-Ali
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
defendant Majdi Sheikh Ali : Sentencing set for 12/14/04
is reset to 2/8/05 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00318 Evans, et al-v-Blackman, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held. Final Pretrial conference set for 5/25/05 at
1:30 p.m. Jury trial set for 6/6/05 at 11:00 a.m. Final
pretrial order due 5/25/05. Evan's plaintiff to disclose
expert by 1/1/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00641 Franzen-v-Ellis Corp
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Status
hearing held and continued to 3/16/05 at 9:00 a.m. for
scheduling for trial. Case dispositive motions, with
supporting memoranda, to be filed by 1/7/05. Response by
1/21/05, reply by 1/28/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00759 Coburn, et al-v-Daimlerchrysler Svc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 12/22/04 at 10:00 a.m.
Plaintiffs' motion to set the briefing schedule on
plaintiffs' motion for class certification [191-1] is
granted and to extend discovery deadline [191-2] is entered
and continued to 12/22/04. Defendant's response to motion
for class certification [116-1] is to be filed by 12/16/04.
Plaintiffs reply due by 12/20/04. No notice
1:03-cv-00760 Ridge Chrysler Jeep, et al-v-Daimlerchrysler Svc
Docket Date: 12/16/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys :
Plaintiff to file its reply to the motion to compel by
12/15/04. The Court will rule by mail. No notice
1:03-cv-00948 Walgreen Co-v-Cardiotech Intl
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Enter
judgment order. It is hereby ordered that judgment is
entered against defendant in the amount of $501,766.67.
Defendant must also pay 10% interest on the entire balance
due until the entire balance is satisfied, said interest
accruing from the date of entry of this judgment. Plaintiff
must pay all reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by
plaintiff in collecting the judgment. (Entered Judgement).
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01086 Ludwig, et al-v-Pilkington N Amer
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Jury
trial held and concluded. Deliberations start and continue
to 8:30 12/9/04 . No notice
1:03-cv-01175 Ciesielski-v-Hooters on Higgins, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : On
12/03/2004, plaintiff's counsel filed an application for
attorney's fees and costs. After reviewing the application,
it is apparent that the parties have not complied with
Northern District of Illinois Local Rule 54.3 which
requires that "[t]he parties involved shall confer and
attempt in good faith to agree on the amount of fees or
related nontaxable expenses that should be awarded prior to
filing a fee motion" Accordingly, the Court directs the
parties to comply with Local Rule 54.3 by 12/17/2004,
before it can determine the amount of fees and costs to
award. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01295 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-C.L. Meyer Constr, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 1/19/05 . No notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Defendants' motion for substitution of counsel is granted
[18-1], [21-1]. The appearance of Richard Larson is
withdrawn. Motion for substitution of counsel is granted
[20-1]. No notice
1:03-cv-01601 Zitka, et al-v-Asset Acpt LLC
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/13/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01694 Dugan, et al-v-Makeco Plumbing Ltd
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Plaintiffs'
motion for turn-over order against Garnishee defendant
First National Bank of Chicago n/k/a Bank One is granted
[32-1]. It is hereby ordered that plaintiffs have and
recover from the Garnishee-Defendant, First National Bank
of Chicago, n/k/a Bank One, the sum of $671.62. (Entered
Turn-Over Order) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01920 Xechem Inc, et al-v-Bristol Myers Squibb
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Enter
protective order pursuant to the Court's 11/19/04 order.
(Entered Protective Order). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02095 Sokol & Co-v-Atlantic Mtl Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Pursuant to the Court's order of 12/03/2004, costs are
taxed in the amount of $709.69 and included in the
judgment. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02463 Vodak-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Plaintiff's
third motion to compel discovery [130-1] and plaintiffs'
first motion for sanctions [130-2] is granted in part and
denied in part. Defendants' motion to strike plaintiffs'
third motion to compel [134-1] and defendants' motion for
sanctions [134-2] is denied; and defendants' second motion
to compel discovery is granted in part and denied in part
without prejudice [136-1] to reassertion if necessary.
Defendants' motion for order of Court to require the
Metropolitan Correctional Center to make available Aaron
Patterson for a videotaped deposition in this case [129-1]
is entered and continued. Next status hearing on
12/21/04. (Entered Order.) Mailed notice by judges' staff
1:03-cv-02522 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Old W Constr Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing stricken. Settlement documents to come by
12-22-04. No notice
1:03-cv-02531 Tulip Food Co-v-Swift-Eckrich, Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 11:00 2/11/05
in courtroom 1342. Client representatives with settlement
authority to be present. Joint submissions to be filed by
1/28/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02624 Schneider-v-Proviso Dist 209, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall: Status
hearing set for 12/08/04 is stricken. It is hereby ordered
that this case is dismissed with leave to reinstate within
thirty days after the date hereof in the event full
consideration has not paid within that period. The Court
shall retain jurisdiction for purposes of enforcement of the
settlement agreement. Case terminated terminating case.
(Stipulation to Dismiss with Prejudice with Leave to
Reinstate). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02824 Ideas Inc-v-Elco Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Agreed
motion for extension of time to file reply in support of
motion for summary judgment is granted to 1/5/05. [29-1] No
notice
1:03-cv-02984 Smith-v-Niles Dist 219, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : At
parties' request, status hearing is set for 12/17/04 at
9:00 a.m. to set a final briefing schedule and to determine
whether substitute counsel will be needed in this case due
to a medical problem with plaintiff's existing counsel.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02994 Williams-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Plaintiff's agreed motion for an extension of time to file
her fee petition [118-1] is granted. Plaintiff to file fee
petition by 12/13/04. Defendants to respond to fee petition
by 01/14/05. Plaintiff to reply by 01/28/05. Ruling will be
by mail unless otherwise notified. The parties responses to
any post trial motions to be filed by 01/14/05 and replies
to by filed by 01/28/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03070 Trustees Painters-v-Cordone
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Plaintiff's motion to compel is granted [10-1]. Status
hearing set to 12/21/04 at 9:30 a.m. Enter order as
approved by the court. (Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03141 Covington, et al-v-Foreman, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/2/05.
Defendant to answer or otherwise plead on or before 1/4/05.
Parties are required to present an agreed discovery plan
at scheduled status hearing. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03456 Directv Inc-v-Larson, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 12/22/04. If stipulated
dismissal order is filed prior to 12/22/04, no appearance
is required. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03678 Hobley-v-Burge, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Defendant
City of Chicago's agreed motion for enlargement of time to,
and including 12/03/04 to file answer to first amended
complaint [384-1] is granted. Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-03786 Russell-v-IL, St of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
hearing re-set for 12/21/04 at 10:30 a.m. Plaintiff's
motion to continue ruling date is granted. [22-1] The
status hearing and ruling date of 12/16/04 is stricken.
[32-1] Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03793 Richter, et al-v-Oak Brook, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status
hearing held. Plaintiffs will supplement its answers to
interrogatories by describing the damages if any in detail
by 12/31/04. Settlement conference set for 1/7/05 at
2:00p.m. All clients and parties with full authority to
settle are to be physically present. Failure to have
parties with full authority to settle present may result in
sever sanctions. (For further details see standing order
distributed in open court). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03824 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Delta Excavating Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 1/19/05 . No notice
1:03-cv-03855 Harvey-v-Sternes
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing reset to 9:00 12/15/04 . Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-03912 Wm Wrigley Jr Co-v-A.M. Value Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Defense
counsel's motion to withdraw Donald W. Nierling as attorney
is granted [36-1]. Status hearing is set for 2/10/05 at
9:15 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04063 Mindell-v-Kronfeld, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Defendant
Aria Model and Talent Management's motion for withdraw of
its bill of costs is granted and so withdrawn [66-1].
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04291 Wawryniuk-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Jury
trial held and continued to 9:30 12/9/04 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: (Entered
Final Pretrial Order). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04349 Monotype Imaging Inc, et al-v-Bitstream Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Plaintiffs'
motion for leave to file plaintiffs' response to Bitstream
Inc.'s LR 56.1A statement of material facts and plaintiffs'
statement of additional material facts, along with
exhibits, under seal is granted [61-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04615 Love, et al-v-Southwestern Bell, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly: Amy
Pena, of Lions Club International, 300 West 22nd Street,
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8815, (630) 571-5466, is appointed to
represent plaintiff, Allisah Love. Status hearing set to
1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2103. Judge Kennelly's
Courtroom Deputy, Olga Rouse, can be contacted at (312)
435-5350. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04774 Doe-v-Oberweis Dairy
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing re-set to 12/17/04 at 1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04883 Davit-v-Davit, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant
Glimco, III's motion for sanctions under F.R.C.P. 11
[74-1], is denied for the reasons stated on the record.
Plaintiff's motion to reconsider is denied for reasons
stated on the record. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04892 Fuentes-v-Doe, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown: The
District Judge having dismissed this case on 12/01/04, all
matters relating to the referral of this action having been
concluded, the case is returned to the assigned judge. All
pending dates before this Court are hereby stricken.
Terminating the case referral to the Hon. Geraldine Soat
Brown. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-04995 Yourek-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Pursuant to joint stipulation, plaintiff is awarded
$7,000.00 in attorney fees in accordance with the Equal
Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. Section 2412(d). Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05139 Brent, et al-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 01/24/2005.
Defendants have to and including 01/18/2005 in which to
answer or otherwise plead to the amended complaint. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05155 PXRE Reinsurance Co-v-Lumbermens Mtl
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/7/05 .
Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-05207 Fairley, et al-v-Andrews, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:45 a.m. on 1/11/05.
Plaintiffs' motion for order compelling defendants to
produce witnesses for depositions on dates certain, or
preclude the witnesses' testimony [148-1] is withdrawn in
favor of the amended motion. Plaintiffs' amended motion for
an order compelling defendants to produce witnesses for
depositions on dates certain [142-1], or preclude the
witnesses' testimony [142-2] is granted in part and denied
in part as follows: Jeff Johnson to be deposed on 12/10/04
at 10:00 a.m. Ronald Zychowski to be deposed on 12/14/04 at
10:00 a.m., Kenneth Raher to be deposed on 1/4/05 at 10:00
a.m., Henry Barsch to be deposed on 1/5/05 at 10:00 a.m.,
and Sheriff Michael Sheahan to be deposed on 1/13/05
through and including 1/14/05 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs'
motion for order compelling defendants to (1) comply with
this court's order dated 11/23/04 and (2) respond to long
outstanding discovery requests is granted [149-1].
Defendants to respond to document requests and provide an
update of all documents by 12/15/04. Defendant Lt. Edward
Byrne's motion for leave to file notice of deposition upon
plaintiffs is granted in part [150-1]. Plaintiff to sit for
an additional half day for all defendants. Defendants'
motion to compel production of plaintiffs' medical records
[152-1], and for leave to serve subpoenas [152-2] is
withdrawn without prejudice to refiling the motion at a
later date. Parties to submit an agreed trial schedule by
1/10/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05309 Davis-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 12/15/04 at 9:00 a.m. Settlement conference
held. Referral to Magistrate Judge Levin to conduct a
settlement conference is vacated. Status before the
Magistrate Judge for 12/13/04 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05485 Guaranty Residential-v-Intl Mtge Ctr Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion for entry of a stipulated order
regarding the confidentiality of discovery materials is
granted [106-1] as stated in open court. (Entered
Stipulated Order regarding the Confidentiality of Discovery
Material). Mailed notice by judge's staff
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion to compel James G. Pililimis to appear
for his deposition 12/21/2004 is granted [108-1]. James G.
Pililimis a/k/a Jimmy Pililimis is ordered to appear for
his deposition on 12/21/2004 at 10:00 a.m. and is also
ordered to produce documents at the deposition. (Entered
Order). Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-05653 Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Shin
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held. No notice
1:03-cv-05699 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-MACC Env Contractors
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : The
plaintiffs' motion to amend the judgment entered against
defendant and for a turnover order are before the court
[11-1] [12-1]. This court's 07/22/04 order [7-1] granting
judgment in plaintiffs' favor in the amount of $48,073.00
is amended to include an additional $44,529.51 owed
plaintiffs for a total judgment amount of $92,602.01.
Plaintiffs' motion for a turnover order is granted [12-1].
MB REal Estate is ordered to turn over to plaintiffs the
amount of $69,250.00 in partial satisfaction of the amended
judgment amount as provided on the reverse of this minute
order. The remaining balance on the judgment is $23,352.01.
(See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by Judge's
staff
1:03-cv-05763 Burman-v-Lincoln Pk Hosp
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held. Parties report case settled. All matters
relating to the referral of this action having been
resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge.
Terminating the case referral to Hon. Ian H. Levin.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05849 Chapman-v-Univ of Chgo Hosp
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Status hearing held. Defendant's motion for summary
judgment is due on or before 12/17/2004. Plaintiff's
response is due on or before 02/15/2005. Defendant's reply
is due on or before 03/01/2005. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05854 Durham-v-Cook, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 1/12/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05866 Lee-v-RCN Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Status
hearing held. It is ordered that plaintiff's claim against
RCN Corportion is dismissed with prejudice because
plaintiff plans to proceed against RCN in the bankruptcy
court. Further, plaintiff's claim as to Robert Curry is
remanded to the Circuit Court of Cook County for lack of
jurisdiction. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05929 Natl Cty Bk-v-Best Kosher Foods
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: It is
ordered that (1) in 02 C 3427, judgment is entered in favor
of Sara Lee and against defendant Daymark Group, Inc. in
the amount of $621,421.68 and judgment is entered in favor
of Sara Lee and against Daymark Group, Inc. on the Daymark
Group, Inc. counterclaim and on the National City Bank
claim as intervenor; (2) in 02C4277, judgment is entered in
favor of Sara Lee and against National City Bank; and (3)
in 03C5929, judgment is entered in favor of Sara Lee,
successor to Best Kosher Foods Corporation, and against
National City Bank terminating case. (Entered Judgment
Order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06027 US Gypsum Co-v-LaFarge N Amer Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Parties'
agreed to motion for entry of agreed second amended
protective order to Rule 26(C) is granted [106-1]. (Entered
agreed second amended protective order to Rule 26(C))
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06197 Sechrist-v-Harris Steel Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Reply to
motion for trial by jury and to amend complaint is due
1/7/05. Defendant's motion to compel plaintiff to answer
written discovery is referred to Magistrate Judge Schenkier
along with the supervision of discovery. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06198 Impac Funding Corp-v-PMC USA Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Plaintiff's motion for entry of default against defendant
PMC USA Inc [57-1] is granted. Motion by defendant Amer A
Chaudhry for extension of time for discovery [55-1] is
denied for failure to give appropriate notice. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-06265 Fairbanks Cap Corp-v-Alexander, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff's
motion to amend judgment of foreclosure [20-1] and motion
summary judgment of foreclosure [21-1], is granted. It is
ordered that summary judgment is entered in favor of the
plaintiff and against defendants, The United States of
America and Arlington Acceptance Corp. (Entered Order;
Summary Judgment Order; Amended Judgment of Foreclosure.)
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06401 Directv Inc-v-Klein, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Status
hearing held. Plaintiff Directv's motion for summary
judgment against Nathan Klein [30-1] is taken under
advisement. No notice
1:03-cv-06420 Joyce-v-Chgo Pk Dist
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Hearing on plaintiff's motion for leave to amend pleadings
[11-1] and to amend the dispositive motion briefing
schedule set on 11/18/04 [11-2] is reset for 12/13/04 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06536 Lane-v-USA
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Defendant's motion regarding scheduling is continued to
01/05/05 at 11:00 a.m. [9-1] No notice
1:03-cv-06688 Nicol-v-Lavin, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's motion join to necessary parties [35-1] is
entered. Defendant's response to be filed by or on
12/15/04. Plaintiff's reply to be filed by or on 12/21/04.
Fact discovery to close 02/11/05. Plaintiff's expert to be
disclosed with report by 02/22/05. Defendant's expert to be
disclosed with report by 03/18/05. Expert discovery to
close 04/18/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06726 Armament Syst-v-Walgreen Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06756 McRoy-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing held. Plaintiff to respond to defendants' motion
for summary judgment [34-1] by 01/18/05. Defendant to reply
by 02/04/05. Ruling will be by mail. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06851 EEOC-v-Whitehall Htl Ltd, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Defendants' motion for protective order is denied [41-1].
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06881 Muslim Comm Ctr Inc-v-Vlg of Morton Grove
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/14/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06911 Moriarty, et al-v-SCI IL Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/16/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-06917 Moriarty, et al-v-SCI IL Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/16/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-07050 Delgado, et al-v-Rosemont Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : All matters
relating to the referral of this action having been
resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge
Terminating the case referral to Hon. Ian H. Levin.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07172 Thompson-v-Cook Co DOC, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing of 12/16/04 is vacated and reset to
9:30a.m. on 12/15/04 . No notice
1:03-cv-07227 Phillips, et al-v-Franks, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo: Pursuant
to stipulation to dismiss, this action is dismissed with
prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and fees
in accordance with the terms of release and settlement
agreement and the agreed order of dismissal. Any pending
motion in this case is terminated as moot and all schedules
including trial are now vacated. (Entered order of
dismissal.) Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07336 Ivanhoe Fin Inc-v-Highland Banc Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/8/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. John W. Darrah from Hon. Paul E. Plunkett. The
reasons for my recommendation are: I transfer this case to
the Executive Committee for reassignment to another judge
pursuant to the provisions 28 USC Section 294(b). [It is my
understanding that the receiving judge will receive
equalization credit for the case, but that no case will be
returned to my calendar in exchange for this case.] (For
further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07352 Mtge Electronic-v-Bacinska, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Plaintiff's motion to amend judgment of foreclosure is
granted [7-1]. Grant motion to amend. (Entered Order,
Amended Judgment of Foreclosure.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07651 Johnson-v-Potter, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Trial begins - Bench. For the reasons explained more
fully in court on 12/8/04, and in the court's earlier
summary judgment ruling on 9/10/04, the court enters
judgment in favor of defendant and against plaintiff on her
claims of breach of a settlement agreement. The evidence
presented by plaintiff does not demonstrate by a
preponderance that the United States Postal Service failed
to carry out its obligations under that agreement. Case is
dismissed with prejudice. This order is final and
appealable. Trial ends - bench. Terminating case
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-07704 Adusumilli-v-Palliative Care Ctr, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow : For
the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion and Order,
defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted [23-1].
Judgment is entered in favor of the defendant and against
the plaintiff. Defendant's motion for sanctions is granted
[35-1]. Defendant is given until 01/07/05 to submit a bill
of costs and declaration of fees containing the information
required by L.R. 54.3(d)(1)-(3), although it is excused
from any effort to negotiate the matter of fees with
plaintiff. All future dates are stricken, including the
trial set for January 2005 terminating case. Entered
Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice by judge's
staff
1:03-cv-07726 Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-Atash Ind Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:45 1/18/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07750 Burton-v-Woitel, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: The
parties havng stipulated to the agreed dismissal of this
action pursuant to the release and settlement agreement,
this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice, each party to
bear its own costs and fees. All pending dates and motions
are hereby stricken. terminating case. (Entered Agreed
Order of Dismissal). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07757 Mach Mold Inc, et al-v-Clover Assc Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Motion hearing held. Status hearing set for 9:45 a.m. on
1/19/05. For the reasons stated on the record, plaintiffs'
motion for sanctions against Kingman Dedicated Service,
Inc., for discovery violations is granted [100-1]. The
Court awards sanctions against counsel for Kingman
Dedicated Service, Inc., Ronald Foster, in the amount of
$470.00 payable to plaintiffs' counsel's firm of Ellison,
Nielson, Zehe & Antas no later than 12/15/04. If a timely
appeal is taken to the District Judge, enforcement of this
order will be stayed until the disposition of that appeal.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-07972 Parsons Tanning Co, et al-v-Schwartz, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Initial status with respect to plaintiffs' petition to
correct and modify the record on appeal pursuant to Rule 10
of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Seventh
Circuit Rule 10 held. Plaintiffs' petition to correct and
modify the record on appeal is granted [66-1]. Counsel
represents to the court that they have reached agreement as
to the modification and correction of the record for
purposes of appeal. Counsel for plaintiffs/appellants shall
submit the corrected and additional items for the record on
appeal to the clerk of the court no later than 12/10/04.
The clerk of the court is directed to include those items
in the record on appeal. All matters relating to the
referral of this action having been conlcuded, the case is
returned to the assigned judge. Terminating the case
referral. Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:03-cv-08056 DirecTV Inc-v-Reyes
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Motion hearing held. Plaintiff Directv, Inc.'s motion to
compel discovery [28-1] is stricken as moot, plaintiff's
counsel having appeared and represented to the Court that
the defendant has agreed to provide the computer hard drive
for purposes of inspection. The discovery cut-off is
extended for the purpose of that inspection. Status remains
set for 12/22/04 at 9:45 a.m. Notices mailed by judge's
staff
1:03-cv-08120 Suggs-v-Jones
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Final
pretrial conference held. Enter order regarding jury
instructions as set forth on the reverse side of this
minute order. Plaintiff's motions in limine 1,4,5,6, and 7
are granted. Plaintiff's motions in limine 2 and 3 are
denied as moot. Defendant's motions in limine are also
granted. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08152 Autozone Inc, et al-v-Strick, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/08/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Motion
of Mark E. Weimelt, Benjamin P. Kota and Bryan M. Sims to
withdraw as attorneys for defendants/counter-plaintiffs is
granted [45-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08533 Braker-v-Amer Bldg Contr Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: This
motion was filed 10/01/04. As of 12/08/04, defendants have
not responded or objected to this motion. Braker's motion
for voluntary dismissal [25-1], is therefore granted. The
case is dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08614 Directv Inc-v-Dadamo
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Motion hearing held. Plaintiff Directv, Inc.'s motion to
compel discovery stricken as moot [28-1], plainitff's
counsel having appeared and represented to the Court that
the defendant has agreed to provide the computer hard drive
for purposes of inspection. The discovery cut-off is
extended for the purpose of that inspection. Status remains
set for 12/22/04 at 9:45a.m. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-08756 Native Amer Arts Inc-v-Jucius
Docket Date: 12/08/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
for Settlement conference Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held. No notice
1:03-cv-08786 Doe, et al-v-Co of Kankakee, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 01/06/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Plaintiffs' oral motion to extend fact discovery is
granted. [0-0] Fact discovery to close 01/10/05.
Plaintiffs' expert disclosures with reports due 01/24/05.
Rebuttal expert disclosures with reports due 02/16/05.
Expert discovery to close 03/04/05. Summary judgment motion
to be filed by or on 03/25/05, and should be noticed.
Parties are directed to meet pursuant to Rule 26(f) and
exhaust all settlement possibilities prior to the next
status hearing. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08862 Divane, et al-v-Smith, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Status
hearing held. Plaintiff's objections to defendant's form
of bond is to be filed on or before 12/22/04. Defendant's
response is due 12/29/04. No notice
1:03-cv-08923 Local 25 S.E.I.U., et al-v-Digby's Detective
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/26/05. In
court notice
1:03-cv-09103 Ferrell-v-Chgo Pk Dist
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 2/2/05.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09158 Sheikh-v-US Filter Culligan
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Defendant's motion to dismiss [18-1] is denied. Plaintiff's
motion to vacate minute order of 11/12/04 [19-1] is denied.
This Court orders that all incremental counsel fees
incurred in seeking and obtaining the relief sought is to
be borne by plaintiff's counsel. The 12/14/04 status
hearing is vacated and reset to 01/20/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09164 Mettoyer-v-BFS Retail & Cml
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : All
matters in controversy having been settled, this case is
dismissed with prejudice and with leave to reinstzte upon
written motion presented by close of business 1/21/05.
Status hearing stricken., terminating case Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-09211 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Williams Bro
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to January 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09232 Ali-v-Co of Cook, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
hearing held and continued to 2/4/05 at 9:00 a.m. The
parties are reminded that the discovery cut off date is
1/31/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09253 Bilal-v-BP Amer Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Plaintiff's motion to quash the subpoena issued to
plaintiff's former attorney, Colleen McLaughlin is denied
[24-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09282 Ciezczak-v-Kellogg Company, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/10/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09298 Cruz-v-Globe Realty Mgt Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman :
Settlement conference held - not settled. Status hearing
set to 10:00 1/20/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09394 Meyers-v-CVS Phar
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 2/9/05 . Plaintiff's deposition to
be taken by 12/20/04. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09424 Corso-v-Sub B&T Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion to disqualify counsel. Answer brief to
motion due 12/22/04. Reply to answer brief due. Ruling on
plaintiff's motion to disqualify counsel set for 1/11/05 at
9:00 a.m. [19-1] No notice
1:03-cv-09426 Robinson-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to extend discovery cutoff date
is granted [12-1]. Discovery is extended to 03/08/2005.
Pretrial order due by 03/21/2005. Leave is granted for the
City of Chicago to file an additional appearance of counsel
and an amended answer. Leave is granted for the plaintiff
to file an additional appearance of counsel. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09459 Watte, et al-v-Chgo PD, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: The
parties having stipulated to the agreed dismissal of this
action pursuant to the terms of the release and settlement
agreement, this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice,
each party to bear its own costs and fees. All pending
dates and motions are hereby stricken terminating case.
(Entered Agreed Order of Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00006 USA-v-Smith
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Richard Alexander Smith : Status hearing held and
continued to 01/12/2005 at 1:15 p.m. This court finds that
the time from tomorrow to and including 01/12/2005 is
excludable under 18:3161(h)(8)(a) and (b) (4) of the Speedy
Trial Act. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00031 USA-v-Birk, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Edward
Birk : Defendant Edward Birk's motion for additional time
to file objections to the presentence investigation report
is granted [62-1]. Defendant's objections are due by or on
12/27/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00064 USA-v-Portman
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Carey Portman : Defendant's motion for leave to file under
seal is granted [51-1]. Defendant's ex parte in camera
motion to appoint psychiatrist/psychologist is granted
[52-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00072 USA-v-Rucker, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen as to
Virgil Griffin : Status hearing held and continued to
12/16/04 at 10:30am. Time is hereby excluded to 12/16/04
pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F). No notice
1:04-cr-00226 USA-v-Martinez, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
defendant Enrique Martinez : Status hearing and possible
change of Change of plea reset to 01/11/05 at 10:30 a.m.
on parties' request. Government's oral motion to exclude
time is granted. Time to be excluded under 18 USC Section
3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.s. v. Tibboel, 753 F.2nd 608 (7th
Cir. 1985). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
defendant Eddy Arauz : Status hearing and possible change
of plea reset to 01/10/05 at 10:00 a.m. on parties'
request. Government's oral motion to exclude tme is
granted. Time to be excluded under 18 USC Section
3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.S. v. Tibboel, 753 F.2nd 608 (7th
Cir. 1985). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00248 USA-v-Mancari
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to
defendant Bruno Mancari : By request of the parties,
status hearing is reset to 12/15/04 at 10:30 a.m.
Telephoned notice
1:04-cr-00251 USA-v-Dhufari, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
defendant Khaled Al Hecimi : Status hearing held and
continued to 1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m. Counsel is directed to
forward a copy of the doctor's report from the 12/6/04
examination to the court when received, as stated in open
court. Time is excluded unter 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00252 USA-v-Knight, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Doyal Dorman: Change of plea hearing held. Patrick
McGovern appears for the Government and Paul Wagner appears
for the defendant Doyal Dorman who was also present in
court. The defendant Doyal Dorman enters a voluntary
plea of guilty to count one of the indictment in this case.
Enter judgment of guilty of guilty as to count one of the
indictment. Cause is referred to the Probation Department
for preparation of the pre-sentence investigation report.
Any party may file a position paper concerning sentencing
factors by 2/25/05. Any response to any position paper must
be filed and served by 3/1/05. Sentencing is set for
3/4/05 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00260 USA-v-Simpson
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
defendant Robert Simpson : Jury trial held and continued
to 12/9/04 at 9:30 a.m. No notice
1:04-cr-00269 USA-v-McElrath
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Troy L McElrath : Bond set by magistrate to stand as bond
in this instance. No notice
1:04-cr-00292 USA-v-Radcliff
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Davia
Radcliff: The Defendant/Offender, having executed a Waiver
of hearing to modify conditions of Probation/Supervised
Release of extend term of supervision; It is hereby ordered
that Davia Radcliff's conditions of supervised release are
modified: The defendant/offender, Davia Radcliff's shall
serve an additional 120 days at a Community Corrections
Program-the Salvation Army Center. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00325 USA-v-Baker
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Malcolm Baker: For the reasons set forth herein and in open
court, this court finds that defendant Malcolm Baker is the
same Malcolm Baker who was inmate No. B52879 at the
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Based on IDOC
records, this court finds beyond a reasonable doubt that
Baker was paroled on 2/20/02 and that he was still on
parole when he committed the instant offense (felon in
possession of a gun) on 12/6/03. (See reverse of minute
order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00353 USA-v-Awotunde
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Adetokunbo Awotunde : Change of plea reset to 01/25/2005
at 9:45 a.m. Enter excludable delay pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 12/08/2004 and end 01/25/2005.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00368 USA-v-Drake
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Gregory Drake: Status hearing held and continued to
12/29/04 at 1:15 p.m. This court finds that the time from
today to and including 12/29/04 continues to be excludable
under 18:3161(h)(8)(a) and (b)(2) of the Speedy Trial Act.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00380 USA-v-Bonamarte
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Emmett
J Bonamarte : By request of parties, status hearing is
reset to 1/26/05 at 10:30am. Pursuant to 18 USC
3161(h)(8)(B)(i), time continues to be excluded in the
interest of justice for plea negotiations. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00381 USA-v-Sainz-Preciado, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
defendant Victor Sainz-Preciado : Status hearing and
possible change of plea reset for 01/10/05 at 10:30 a.m. on
parties' request. Government's oral motion to exclude time
is granted. Time to be excluded under 18 USC Section
3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.S. v. Tobboel, 753 F.2nd 608 (7th
Cir. 1985). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00416 USA-v-Taylor, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Anthony Denton : Status hearing held. Defendant's motion
for appointment of expert [78-1] is entered and continued
to 12/23/04 at 9:45 a.m. Time is excluded from today's
date until 12/23/04 at 9:45 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161
(h)(1)(F) and 18 USC 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Steven
Taylor : Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty and
enters a plea of guilty to count II of the superceding
indictment. Defendant informed of rights. Judgment of
guilty entered. Cause referred to the Probation Office for
a pre-sentence investigation. Sentencing set on 03/02/2005
at 1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00457 USA-v-Sarlo
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to David
Sarlo : Change of plea reset to 12/9/04 at 9:30 a.m.
Time is ordered excluded to 12/9/04 pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00464 USA-v-Thompson, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
defendant Albert Span : Evidentiary hearing on
defendant's objection to the special administrative measure
placing him in segregation set for 12/20/04 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00466 USA-v-Sach
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Joseph
Van Sach : Status hearing held and continued to 12/22/04
at 9:30 a.m. Jury trial set on 02/14/2005 at 10:00 a.m.
Time is excluded from today's date until 12/22/04 at 9:30
a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00472 USA-v-Kowalewski
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to Paul
H Kowalewski : Status hearing and possible change of plea
reset to 1/11/05 at 10:15am on parties request.
Government's oral motion to exclude time is granted. Time
to be excluded under 18 USC Section 3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and US
v. Tibboel, 753 F.2nd 608 (7th Cir. 1985). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00495 USA-v-Martin, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Samuel Simmons: Defendants' motion for home incarceration
[310-1] is denied. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00501 USA-v-Wohl
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to defendant
Brett T Wohl : Status hearing for possible change of plea
is reset to 1/13/05 at 10:00 a.m. By agreement of the
parties, time to be excluded under 18 USC Section
3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and U.S. Tibboel, 753 F.2nd 608 (7th Cir.
1985). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00511 USA-v-Lopez-Estrada
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Simon
Lopez-Estrada: Status hearing held and continued to
1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded from today's date
until 1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(2) and
18 USC 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00566 USA-v-Tinsey
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Johnny
Tinsey : Change of plea is reset from 12/10/04 at 9:30
a.m. to 12/22/04 at 9:00 a.m. A copy of the plea agreement
to be submitted to chambers no later than 4:00 p.m. on
12/21/04. Time is excluded under 18:3161(h)(1)(F).
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00567 USA-v-Ortiz, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Maria Ortiz : Status hearing is reset to 1/5/05 at 9:30
a.m. The period beginning 12/8/04 through 1/5/05 is
excluded pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Gerardo Alvarez : Status hearing held; continued to
12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m. Government's oral motion to exclude
time is granted [0-1]. The period beginning 12/8/04
through 12/22/04 is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00609 USA-v-Barbosa
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to Vito
Barbosa : Arraignment held on superseding indictment.
Defendant enters a pla of not guilty to all charges. This
court takes under advisement the plea declaration filed by
the defendant. The 12/27/04 trial date is vacated.
This court finds that the time from today forward is
excludable under 18:3161(h)(1)(I) of the Speedy Trial Act.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00611 USA-v-Butman, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan as to
Robert D Butman : Defendant's agreed motion for permission
to leave the jurisdiction is granted [44-1] as follows:
Defendant is given permission to leave the jurisdiction of
the Northern District of Illinois, to travel from Chicago,
Illinois to Phoenix, Arizona from 12/20/04 to 12/28/04.
Defendant shall provide his pretrial services officers his
full itinerary and any other information needed by his
pretrial services officer prior to his travel. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00620 USA-v-Hernandez-Gonzalez
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Rogelio Hernandez-Gonzalez : Change of plea reset to
1/10/05 at 10:30am. on parties request. Government's oral
motion to exclude time is granted. Time to be excluded
under 18 USC Section 3161(h)(8)(B)(i) and US v. Tibboel,
753 F.2nd 608 (7th Cir. 1985). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00637 USA-v-Angulo-Hernandez
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to Juan
Angulo-Hernandez : On court's own motion, pretrial
conference set for this day is reset for 12/9/04 at 9:30
a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00656 USA-v-Rendon-Arizaga, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to
defendants Henry Bolivar Rendon-Arizaga and Jennifer Colon
: Status hearing held. Hearing on change of plea is set
for 01/05/05 at 11:30 a.m. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
3161(h)(8)(B)(i), time continues to be excluded in the
interest of justice for plea negotiations. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00676 USA-v-Moore, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
William Moore and Dennis Frazier : Arraignment proceedings
held. Defendants waive formal reading and enter a plea of
not guilty to the indictment. Rule 16.1(A) conference to
be held by 12/15/04. Pretrial motions to be filed by
01/05/05. Government's response by 01/12/05. In court
hearing on the pretrial motions is set for 01/18/05 at
10:00 a.m. Jury trial set for 01/31/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Time is ordered excluded to 01/18/05 pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00701 USA-v-Caldwell
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
defendant Willie C Caldwell : Change of plea is reset
from 12/9/04 at 9:15 a.m. to 12/20/04 at 8:30 a.m. Time
is excluded under 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00708 USA-v-Carrasquillo
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
defendant Michael Carrasquillo : Status hearing reset for
1/19/05 at 9:30 a.m. By request of defendant's counsel.
Time is excluded through 1/19/05 pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00740 USA-v-Haymer
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
David Tobias Haymer : Change of plea hearing held.
Defendant enter plea of guilty to Counts One and Two of
Information. Judgment of guilty entered. Order Presentence
Investigation Report. Objections and/or motions for
departure are due 3/4/05. Responses are due by 3/11/05.
Sentencing is set for 3/31/05 at 10:15 a.m. No written
agreement. Counsel for defendant to file executed plea
declaration. Enter Waiver of Indictment. Jury trial set
for 2/22/05 is vacated. No objections to presentence
reports or motions for upward or downward departure, or
responses to such objections and motions, will be
considered if filed out of time unless a motion to file
late is made no less than one week prior to the date for
sentencing. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00769 USA-v-Buchanan
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Lucas Buchanan : Status hearing held and continued to
01/05/2005 at 9:00 a.m. Pretrial motions due by
12/31/2004. Enter excludable delay pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 12/08/2004 and end
01/05/2005. No notice
1:04-cr-00784 USA-v-Santiago, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan as to
Adalberto Santiago : Defendant Santiago's motion to extend
deadlines [23-1] and to continue status hearing is granted
[23-2] as follows: Pretrial motions to be filed by
1/28/05. Responses to the pretrial motions are to be filed
by 2/4/05. Status hearing set for 12/21/04 is stricken and
reset to 2/14/05 at 12:00 p.m. In the interest of
justice, time is excluded through and including 2/14/05
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan as to
Felipe Padilla : Pretrial motions on behalf of all parties
are to be filed by 1/28/05. Responses to the pretrial
motions are to be filed by 2/4/05. Status hearing reset to
2/14/05 at 12:00 p.m. In the interest of justice, time is
excluded through and including 2/14/05 pursuant to 18
U.S.C. 3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00800 USA-v-Hernandez
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Alfonso
Hernandez Jr: Status hearing held and continued to
1/14/05 at 9:30am. Defendant's oral motion for leave to
file motions is granted. Defendants' motions to be filed
by 12/22/04; Government's response to defendant's motions
to be filed by 1/7/05. Hearing on motions is reset for
1/14/05 at 9:30am. Pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) time
is excluded through and including 1/14/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00818 USA-v-Davis, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Gina
Horton: Status hearing set for 1/5/05 at 9:00 am.
Arraignment held. Defendant Gina Horton waives formal
reading and enters plea of not guilty to all counts.
Enter order appointing Donald V. Young as counsel for
defendant Gina Horton. Government's oral motion for early
return of trial subpoenas [0-1] is granted. 16.1(A)
conference to be held by or on 12/15/04. Status hearing set
for 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant signs $10,000.00 OR
bond in open court. Time is excluded under
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00830 USA-v-Diaz, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Osmany Diaz, Raul Barajas : No bond set; detained by
Magistrate as to Osmany Diaz. Bond set by Magistrate to
stand as bond in this instance as to Raul Barajas. No
notice
1:04-cr-00847 USA-v-Thompson
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Dennis Leigh Thompson : Status hearing held; continued to
12/15/04 at 9:45 a.m. for defendant to present his
financial affidavit. Motion of Eugene Steingold to with as
counsel for defendant is granted [16-1]. Defendant's
motion to dismiss counsel is granted [15-1]. Eugene
Steingold is withdrawn as attorney for defendant. The
Federal Defender Program is to appoint a new attorney to
appear at the status on 12/15/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00873 USA-v-Davis
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
defendant Terrell Davis : Hearing set to modify the
conditions of defendant's supervised release held.
Defendant to serve 120 days at the Salvation ARmy Community
Correctional Center. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00878 USA-v-Dragon Yeo
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason as to
Chuan Leng Dragon Yeo: Arraignment held. Defendant
informed of his rights. Defendant Chuan Leng Dragon Yeo
enters a plea of not guilty to the information. Rule
16.1 conference to be held by 12/15/04 . Pretrial motions
to be filed by 12/22/04. Responses to be filed by
12/30/04. Status hearing before Judge Guzman in courtroom
1219 set for 1/4/05 at 10:30 a.m. Defendant to remain in
custody. Time is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00887 USA-v-Saucedo, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Lionel Saucedo, Ismael Saucedo Jr: Defendants' motion to
modify conditions of release to attend wedding on 12/11/04
is granted [52-1]. Defendants shall return to their homes
to no later than midnight. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00907 USA-v-Cannon
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Aristeed E Cannon : Government's response to be filed on
or before 12/14/04. This Court finds that the time from
today to and including 12/22/04 is excludable under
18:3161(h)(1)(j) of the Speedy Trial Act. Status hearing
held; continued to 12/22/04 at 1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00930 USA-v-Turner
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Harvey Turner : Status hearing held and continued to
1/19/05 at 9:45am. Pending motions are continued to
1/19/05 at 9:45am. Government's oral motion to exclude
time is granted without objection. The preiod beginning
12/8/04 through 1/19/05 is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00954 USA-v-Lopez, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Heriberto Lopez, Roman Ochoa : No bond set; detained by
magistrate as to both defendants. No notice
1:04-cr-00999 USA-v-Wallace
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Darryl Wallace : Defendant's agreed motion to extend time
to 01/07/05 within which to file defendant's pre-trial is
granted. [12-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01010 USA-v-Peterson
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Jacques
Peterson : Detention and preliminary examination hearing
stricken. Government's motion to dismiss complaint without
prejudice is granted [10-1]. (Entered Order) terminating
party Jacques Peterson Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01014 USA-v-Chilingirian, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Harry
Chilingirian : Government's motion for an extension of
time to continue forensic examination of seized computers
is granted [11-1] to 1/6/05. (Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01024 USA-v-Koltse, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Christ
Koltse, Lydia Koltse : Arraignment and plea held.
Defendants enter a plea of not guilty to all counts in the
information. Enter waiver of indictment on behalf of
both defendants. Time is excluded from today's dated to
1/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F).
Status hearing set on 1/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01026 USA-v-Fedynich
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to Michael
Fedynich : Arraignment held. The defendant enters plea of
not guilty to the indictment. 16.1A conference to be held
by 12/15/04. Pretrial motions to be filed by 12/29/04.
Responses to pretrial motions are due by 01/12/05. Status
hearing set before Judge Bucklo on 01/14/05 at 10:00 a.m.
Time is excluded pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1). Mailed
1:04-cr-01039 USA-v-Ambriz-Castrejon, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Gabriel
Ambriz-Castrejon : Defendant waives detention hearing.
Preliminary examination hearing continued to 12/10/04 at
1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Jorge
Arceo : Detention hearing held. Order defendant detained.
Preliminary examination hearing continued to 12/10/04 at
1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Cesario
Hernandez : Attorney Carl Peter Clavelli is given leave
to withdraw as counsel for defendant. Attorney Nishay K.
Sanan is given leave to file his appearance on behalf of
defendant. Detention/preliminary examination hearing
continued to 12/20/04 at 1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Rudy
Martinez : Attorney Daniel J. Hesler is given leave to
withdraw as counsel for defendant. Attorney Jack
Friedlander is given leave of court to file his appearance
on behalf of defendant. Detention/preliminary examination
hearing continued to 12/10/04 at 1:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01048 USA-v-Johnson
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Markel Johnson: Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest on 12/8/04.
Defendant informed of his rights. Enter order appointing
Donald V. Young of the Federal Defender Panel as counsel
for defendant. Defendant waives his right to preliminary
examination. The court finds probable cause and orders
the defendant bound to the U.S. District Court for further
proceedings. Government moves for pretrial detention.
Defendant waives the detention hearing without prejudice to
defendant's right to move at a later time for release on
conditions. Defendant will remain in custody until further
order of the court. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01051 USA-v-Reed
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
defendant Antoine G Reed : On the court's own motion,
initial appearance and arraignment proceedings are reset to
12/14/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01068 USA-v-Hart
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Emmanuel L Hart: The Government will seek to have the
defendant detained without bond pursuant to Title 18,
United States Code, Section 3142. No notice
1:04-cv-00086 Holt-v-Aames Home Loans
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Motion for
discharge of appointed counsel on request of party pursuant
to Local Rule 83.39 is granted. [23-1] Leave granted
Gregory Harvey Andrews, Isham Jones, III and Kerry Davidson
and the law firm of Andrews Koehler and Passarelli, PC to
withdraw as attorneys for the plaintiff. The Court will not
reappoint new cousel for the plaintiff. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00217 Auster Co Inc, et al-v-Marketplace on Clark, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
conference time reset for 11:00 a.m. on 2/2/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-00340 M Block & Sons Inc-v-Intl Bus Machines
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing set for 12/21/04 is stricken. Settlement
conference set for 1/13/05 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 2214.
Parties are to strictly abide by this Court's Standing
Order for Settlement Conference. Plaintiff's counsel to
submit copies of both plaintiff's settlement demand letter
and defendant's response letter to the courtroom deputy,
room 2220, by 1/10/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00401 MBJS Inc-v-Patel
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Status
hearing set for 12/7/04 is stricken. Defendant's motion to
dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [3-1] or alternatively to
stay proceedings [3-2] is moot. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00567 Riney-v-Chgo PO, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Pursuant to stipulation to dismiss, enter agreed order of
dismissal. Case is dismissed with prejudice and with each
side bearing its own costs and fees in accordance with the
release and settlement agreement. All future dates are
stricken, including the trial set for January 2005.
(Entered agreed order of dismissal.)Terminating case.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-00598 Jones-v-Capital Fitness Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 . Discovery cutoff
extended to 1/31/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00628 SBC TV Inc-v-SBC Knowledge, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : (Entered
Agreed Order to Subsitute Echostar Satellite LLC For
Echostar Communications Corporation). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00717 O'Lena-v-Lifesource, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05 .
Defendant Red Cross is to answer to the complaint on or
before 12/15/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00788 Sullivan, et al-v-Louis Jones Ent Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing set for 12/9/04 is re-set to 12/15/04 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00797 Doles, et al-v-Harvey Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/8/04 The case is referred to the Hon.
Arlander Keys from the Hon. James B. Moran pursuant to
order of Executive Committee. (For further detail see
reverse of order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00904 Brandt, et al-v-Bd of Ed of Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 12/20/04 to 9:00 12/21/04 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-00941 Clark-v-Walker, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held and continued to 1/11/05 at 9:45 a.m.
Plaintiff is directed to submit a written settlement demand
to defendant by 12/31/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01007 Constr & Gen Laborer-v-Asphalt Maintenance
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 12/16/04 .Defendant not
in court. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01043 Dick Corporation-v-SNC-Lavalin Constr, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Status
hearing set for 01/20/05 at 10:30 a.m. Defendant SNC
Lavalin's agreed motion to extend date to answer second
amended complaint, until 01/13/05 [49-1], is granted. The
in court hearing date of 12/16/04 is stricken. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-01091 Richmond-v-Kimble, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing held and continued to 01/13/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's oral motion to extend fact discovery is
granted. Fact discovery to close 01/18/05. Dispositive
motions to be filed by 0r on 03/01/05, and should be
noticed. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01119 DeBartolo-v-BCBS of IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of discovery
until 3/2/05 is granted [18-1]. Pretrial order will be due
by 4/4/05. Bench trial set for 2/7/05 is reset for 4/18/05
at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01392 Onken-v-Vlg of Arlington Hts, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning:
Defendants the Village of Arlington Heights and Sharon
Dorfman have filed separate motions to dismiss plaintiff
Sean Onken's complaint. Dorfman's motion attaches state
court pleadings which indicate that Onken previously filed
a state court action based on the facts alleged in his
federal complaint and that the state court dismissed at
least portions of this state law claims. The parties shall
file brief memoranda by 01/07/05, addressing the effect, if
any, of the state court proceedings upon this action. In
addition, Onken hs failed to respond to the motions to
dismiss by the dates set by the court. He may file
responses by no later than 01/07/05. If he fails to do so,
the court will rule without the benefit of his views.
Request for an extension of the dates set in this order
will be strongly disfavored. Notices mailed by judge's
staff
1:04-cv-01432 Eromon-v-Grand Auto Sales Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 12/16/04 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01433 Colsant, et al-v-Washington Mutual Bk
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Defendant's
motion for protective order [20-1], is denied. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-01550 Erkan-v-IL Dept Corr Joliet, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's unopposed motion for leave to file a jury
demand is granted [33-1]. Plaintiff has leave of court to
file second amended complaint. Status hearing held and
continued to 1/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. in chambers, room 2188.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01812 Tolbert-v-Briley, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Plaintiff's
agreed motion for leave to file third amended complaint
[28-1] and for entry of order of dismissal is granted
[28-2]. (Entered Order of Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01818 Shelton-v-Madigan, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05.
Plaintiff fails to appear. Plaintiff and/or by counsel is
required to appear at scheduled status hearings. Failure to
appear on the above date will result in a dismissal of this
case for want of prosecution. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01848 Anthony Marano Co, et al-v-Pal Ventures LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
for a settlement conference. Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/10/05 at 9:00 a.m. for
scheduling for trial. This case is referred to Magistrate
Judge Schenkier for a settlement conference. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Settlement conference set for 2/9/05 at 1:30 p.m. in
chambers 1756. The settlement conference will be conducted
in accordance with the Court's standing order on
instructions for settlement conference, which can be
accessed from the courts website at
http://10.205.15.104/JUDGE/SCHENKIER/sispage.htm. The
schedule for exchange of demand and offer set forth in the
standing order is as follows: plaintiff's counsel shall
serve on defense counsel a written settlement demand by
01/26/05. Defendant's counsel shall serve on plaintiff's
counsel a written settlement offer by 02/02/05. The parties
shall deliver copies of these letters to chambers by the
close of business on 02/03/05. Parties with ultimate
settlement authority must attend the conference. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-01917 Doe-v-City of Chicago, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Plaintiff's
motion to compel Sgt. John Herman's deposition [60-1] and
for sanctions [60-2] is entered as follows: response by
12/16/04; reply by 12/23/04. Status hearing set for 9:00
a.m. on 1/8/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02016 Abdul Malik-v-TCF Natl Bk NA
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : On the
Court's own motion this matter is dismissed. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02080 Smith-Brown-v-RCN Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/24/05.
Parties to submit agreed discovery schedule by 1/20/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02185 Howard-v-McAdory, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing set for 12/09/2004 is stricken and reset to
9:00 a.m. on 01/20/2005. This matter is before the court
on petitioner Lawrence Howard's ("Howard") motion for
appointment of counsel. On 11/05/2004, in a minute order,
we granted Howard leave to re-file a request to proceed in
forma pauperis and leave to re-file a motion for
appointment of counsel. Howard has re-filed a motion for
appointment of counsel, but has failed to attach to that
motion any documentation showing that he is indigent.
Therefore Howard's motion for appointment is denied without
prejudice. Howard is granted laeave to re-file a request to
proceed in forma pauperis by 01/13/2005. Howard is warned
that if he fails to re-file a request to proceed in forma
pauperis or fails to pay the five dollar filing fee by
01/13/2005, his petition for writ of habeas corpus will be
dismissed. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02478 Fed Ins Co-v-Helmar Lutheran
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing set to 9:30 12/13/04 . No notice
1:04-cv-02531 Manuel, et al-v-Lucenti, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 7/13/05.
Discovery ordered closed on 7/6/05. Defendant to answer or
otherwise plead on or before 12/22/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02545 Moore, et al-v-Morales, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held and continued to 12/21/04 at 9:45 a.m. Keenan
J. Saulter and Bart E. Beals' motion to withdraw as counsel
for plaintiffs [18-1] is entered and continued to 12/21/04
at 9:45 a.m. No appearance is necessary on 12/14/04. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-02626 USA-v-Marshall
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by the Clerk of the Court: It is
ordered and adjudged that default and default judgment is
entered in favor of the plaintiff, United States of
America, and against defendant Reginald K. Marshall in the
amount of $7,621.93 plus interest accruing thereafter at
the legal post-judgment interest rate. terminating case
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02673 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Bergman, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Defendant
American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.'s
motion to vacate default and other relief [16-1], is granted
order of default against said defendant is vacated, and
said defendant is given leave to file its appearance and
answer instanter. The judgment of foreclosure entered on
07/14/04 is amended to reflect that said defendant has a
valid and subsisting second lien on the property. (Entered
Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02696 Smith-v-Bur Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Motion
hearing held. Parties advised Court that they agree motion
for summary judgment should be filed prior to resolution of
motion for class certification. [16-1] Therefore,
plaintiff's motion for class certification and plaintiff's
motion to compel are denied without prejudice, with leave
to file after ruling on motion for summary judgment. [18-1]
Parties are to contact Judge Guzman's chambers for briefing
schedule. Status hearing set for 05/04/05 at 9:00 a.m.
before Magistrate Judge Nolan. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02755 Mtge Electronic-v-Oluwa
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Plaintiff's motion to dismiss this action is granted
[10-1]. It is ordered that the Judgment of Foreclosure and
Sale heretofore entered 07/16/2004 by this court is hereby
vacated with fees waived. It is further ordered that this
matter is dismissed. (Entered Order). Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-02781 Ind Steel Svc Ctr-v-Praxair Dist Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to voluntarily dismiss this
action is granted [18-1]. All pending dates and motions are
hereby stricken as moot. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02783 Walgreen Co-v-Zantop, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg :
Defendant's motion to dismiss count II (conversion) is
denied [7-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02865 Midtronics Inc-v-Actron Mfg Co Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Terminating case. (Entered Stipulation and Order of
Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02912 Trst Auto Mechanics-v-SW Prt Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Citation to discover assets hearing continued to 9:30
1/11/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02934 Rodriguez-v-Cub Foods Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/16/05 at 9:00 a.m.
(reset from the 2/17/05 date given in open court). Fact
discovery cutoff extended to 2/18/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02967 Hall-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman: Filed
defendant's unopposed motion for an enlargement of time to
file defendant's cross-motion for summary judgment [24-1].
Unopposed motion is granted. Defendant's time to file
their cross-motion for summary judgment and supporting
memoranda is extended to 1/24/05. Plaintiff's reply to be
filed by 2/15/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03031 Micro Enhanced Tech-v-Advanced Sec Prod
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing stricken. No notice
1:04-cv-03038 Full Perspective-v-Original Diet Patch
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 12/9/04 to 9:00 12/16/04 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03074 OHeir-v-US Bk NA
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 1/13/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03088 CitiFinancial Mtge*-v-Parker
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate case [14-1] is granted.
This case is reinstated. Plaintiff's motion for default
order [13-1] and motion to shorten redemption period [15-1]
are withdrawn. (Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03108 USA-v-$246518 US Currency
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 12/21/04.
Claimant directed to serve responses to outstanding
discovery within 7 days. Failure to do so or to appear for
next status will result in an order of default. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03136 Taylor-v-SSA
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 12/9/04 to 9:00 1/26/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03171 TBI, INC-v-Commc Consulting Svc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Defendant's motion to amend judgment [16-1] is taken under
advisement. No notice
1:04-cv-03174 Thompson-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Petitioner's having paid the filing fee, its motion to
proceed in forma pauperis is denied. [3-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03183 Arrow Fin Svc LLC-v-Philadelphia Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff's
joint motion to dismiss is granted [5-1]. This cause is
dismissed with prejudice as settled. terminating case
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03240 Chgo Graphic Arts HW, et al-v-Cahill Printing Co
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 1:30 2/24/05 in
courtroom 1342. Client representatives with settlement
authority to be present. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03246 Wessel-v-Monee, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held. Oral motion by plaintiff's counsel
to extend time to file response to motion by defendants
Village of Monee, Russ Caruso, Thomas Gruca, Brian Peters
to stay proceedings pending resolution of the state court
criminal proceedings (13-1) by 12/20/04 is granted. [0-0]
Reply is due by 01/04/05. [13-1] Status hearing will be set
with ruling by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03270 Simmons Co, et al-v-Spring Air Company, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/11/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03289 Rozenblat-v-Sandia Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on
01/26/05. Defendants U.S. Patent and Trademark's motion to
dismiss [18-1] and Sandia's motion to dismiss for lack of
subject matter jurisdiction and lack of personal
jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1) and (2) [19-1] are
entered and continued. Defendants are given until 12/15/04
to file their replies in support, if any [18-1] [19-1].
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03300 Aldridge Elec Inc, et al-v-Rothschild Inv Corp
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Settlement conference held. Parties were able to reach an
agreement to settle the case. Parties are advised to file
the appropriate dismissal papers with the District Judge.
All matters relating to the referral of this case having
been resolved, the referral is closed and the case is
returned to the assigned judge Terminating the case
referral to Honorable Michael T. Mason. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03370 RTC Ind Inc-v-Display Specialties
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Plaintiff's
unopposed motion for entry of consent judgment is granted
[11-1]. (Entered Consent Judgment.) Terminating case.
Case closed. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03421 Villagran-v-Kane Co Jail
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 12/21/04. The attorney
for Villagran is given leave to file an in camera motion by
for leave to withdraw as counsel for Villagran by 12/17/04.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03438 Petermon Sanders-v-Evelyn T Stone Univ, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/9/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Defendant's motion to extend discovery is granted [24-1].
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03504 Life Ins Co N Amer-v-Murphy, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 1/12/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03533 Dimplex N Amer Ltd-v-Twin Star Intl Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/8/04 The case is referred to the
Honorable Michael T. Mason from the Hon. Blanche M. Manning
to conduct hearings and enter appropriate orders on the
following pretrial motion/matter: discovery supervision;
settlement conference; all nondispositive pretrial motions.
(For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03553 Pak-v-Admiral Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Defendant's motion to dismiss construed as a motion for
summary judgment [7-1] [12-1] is granted. The Clerk of
Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of defendant
and against plaintiff dismissing plaintiff's cause of
action with prejudice except that Count II of the complaint
is dismissed without prejudice terminating case. Entered
Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice by judge's
staff
1:04-cv-03581 Trst Chgo P&D Wel-v-Master Painters Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/14/05 on Court's own motion .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03623 Carter-v-US BK Natl Assn, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05. Settlement conference
held. Parties reached settlement in principle. If
stipulated dismissal order is filed prior to 1/26/05, no
appearance is required. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03637 Reese-v-Gen Elec Co
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/14/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03654 Sheet Metal Wrkr WFd, et al-v-Heat Medic Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Plaintiffs' motion for turn-over order against garnishee
defendant Fifth Third Bank is granted. [11-1] It is hereby
ordered that plaitniffs have and recover from the
Garnishee-Defendant, Fifth Third Bank, the sum of
$3,942.07. (Entered Order) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03660 D'Agostino-v-Lawrence
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
Plaintiff's motion to clarify date and method for refiling
of case is granted [16-1] to the extent clarified in open
court. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03664 Montalvo-v-Jurek, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Defendants' motion to extend the time in which to answer or
otherwise plead to and including 1/10/05 is granted. [9-1]
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03735 Z Tel Communications-v-SBC Communications
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Non-party
Witness Telution, Inc's motion for relief from judgment
pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(B) [22-1] is fully denied in
open court. Non-party Witness Telution, Inc's motion to
stay subpoena production pending resolution of Rule 60(B)
motion for relief from judgment [21-1] is moot. Defendants'
motion to file material under seal [23-1] is granted.
Emergency motion for leave to file appearance is granted.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03743 Natl Jockey Club-v-Ganassi, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing re-set to 1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03762 Kopnick-v-IL Comm Clg Dist 508, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: The
court approves the report of party's planning meeting. The
final pretrial order is due on 8/31/05. Jury trial set for
9/13/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03768 Wolf River Run Assc-v-JP Morgan Trst Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing reset to 12/29/04 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant's motion
to dismiss solely in its capacity as successor indenture
trustee, for failure to state a claim [10-1] is reset for
12/29/04 at 11:00 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Telephone status conference held. The parties report that
agreement has been reached on all material terms of
settlement. By 12/22/04, the parties will submit to the
district judge a stipulation to dismiss pursuant to
settlemetn. All matters relating to the referral having
been concluded, the referral is hereby terminated.
Terminating the case referral to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
regarding [10-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03769 USA-v-Cleveland
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly: The
government is directed to file a surreply, on or before
12/20/04, to the contention in defendant/petitioner's reply
that the statute of limitations should be tolled. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03798 Carter-v-Michael Reese Hlth
Docket Date: 12/08/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Ian H. Levin for
Discovery motion: Plaintiff's motion to compel and to
determine sufficiency of defendant's responses to
plaintiff's admission of requests is referred to Magistrate
Judge Levin. Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Plaintiff's motion to compel and to determine sufficieny of
defendant's responses to plaintiff's admission of requests
is referred to Magistrate Judge Levin. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-03800 Anderson-v-Follett Higher Ed
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 1/18/05.
Plaintiff directed to make Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures within
7 days. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03845 Aerocopy DOO-v-E Paper Company
Docket Date: 12/08/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Nan R. Nolan for
all discovery motions and discovery disputes. Mailed
notice.
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
motion to compel [21-1] and all future disputes are
referred to the Magistrate Judge. The defendant has until
12/14/04 to file a response to the motion to compel.
Gozdecki and Del Giudice's motion for leave to substitute
as counsel for defendant is granted (appearance on the
noticed motion date of 12/9/04 is not required). Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03895 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Lightner Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Plaintiff's
motion for default [4-1] is continued to 11:00 a.m. on
01/26/2005. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03934 Glaziers Arch WPenFd-v-Binswanger Glass Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing held and continued to 12/21/04 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03967 Trst Chgo Plastering, et al-v-Toth, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 12/14/04 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04049 Rapak LLC-v-Dupont Liquid Pkg, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 a.m. on 12/16/2005.
Joint proposed scheduling plan is adopted as modified by
this court: Joinder of additional parties shall occur on or
before 03/15/2005. Fact discovery shall be completed by
01/17/2005. The parties shall disclose their respective
experts and their expert's reports by 03/01/2005; disclose
respective rebuttal expert witnesses by 03/22/2005 and all
experts will be deposed by 04/30/2005. Plaintiff shall
submit its proposed claim construction to defendants by
03/31/2005. Defendants shall submit their proposed claim
construction to plaintiff by 04/15/2005. Parties shall file
their respective Markman briefs by 05/15/2005 and
respective responsive briefs are due by 06/01/2005. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04066 Satterwhite-v-Arrow Fin Svc LLC
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : This
case is dismissed with prejudice with leave to reinstate by
01/14/05. Status hearing stricken. Terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04120 Chionis-v-Grp Long Term, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 1/12/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04126 Yoder-v-Philips Long Term, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 01/26/2005 for
scheduling for trial. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04148 Paramore-v-Kilroy, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Stipulation to dismiss is granted. (Entered Agreed Order of
Dismissal) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04169 Masonry Inst PenFd, et al-v-Calabra Masonry Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Plaintiff's
entered and continued motion for default judgment is
withdrawn [6-1] on plaintiff's oral motion. The
above-entitled case is hereby dismissed without prejudice
and with leave to reinstate on or before 01/08/2005 after
which time the dismissal will be with prejudice if no
request to reinstate has been filed. terminating case
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04212 Poulos-v-Tetzlaff, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Status
hearing held and continued to 2:30 1/12/05 . No notice
1:04-cv-04279 Morrissey-v-Chgo Tribune CO
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04293 Ford-v-Exide Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing held. No one appeared on behalf of the
plaintiff on the Court's noticed status hearing. This
matter is hereby dismissed, without prejudice, for want of
prosecution pursuant to Local Rule 41.1. All pending dates
and motions are hereby stricken as moot terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04304 Green-v-Hartman
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Defendant's
motion for enlargement of time to answer or otherwise plead
is granted [23-1]. Defendant to answer or plead on or
before 12/14/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04344 Francis-v-Snyder
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:30 on 1/12/04 . No notice
1:04-cv-04353 EEOC-v-MW Emergency Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Plaintiff's
motion for additional time in which to conduct initial
discovery regarding "Thresold" issues is granted [7-1] to
and including 01/21/05. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-04375 Amer Family Life Ins-v-Delegge, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Defendant,
Sandra DeLegge's motion to continue settlement conference
is granted [18-1]. Settlement conference is reset to
12/21/04 at 11:00 a.m. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-04409 Majewski-v-Arrow Fin Svc LLC
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set for 12/09/04 is stricken. Pursuant to oral
motion, case is dismissed with prejudice by agreement of
the parties with leave to reinstate within 30 days.
terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04413 Berman, et al-v-Brinker Restaurant
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 3/23/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04422 Garner, et al-v-Jones
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing held and continued to 12/20/04 at 9:00 a.m.
Defendant appears in court. Defendant's oral motion for
Dennis J. Kellogg to file an appearance as counsel for
defendant is granted. Joint status report to be filed by or
on 12/17/04. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead by or
on 12/23/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04443 Smith Frederic-v-NW Mem Hosp, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing held and continued to January 11, 2005 at
9:00 a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-04450 Craig-v-Stephney
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Enter
agreed order of dismissal wiht prejudice and wiht each side
to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees in accordance
with the release and settlement agreement. (Entered Agreed
Order of Dismissal). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04459 Intl Bro Boilermkrs, et al-v-Carvatta, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Plaintiffs
motion for rule to show cause is granted [5-1]. Rule to
show cause hearing is set for 9:00 a.m. on 12/16/04.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04539 Mtge Elec-v-Sanchez, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Accordingly Systems,' counsel is ordered to file in this
court's chambers on or before 12/20/2004 an appropriate
submission properly establishing the requisite diversity,
failing which this Court will be compelled to dismiss this
action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Entered
Memorandum Order. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04560 Amer Bldg & Contr-v-Alcove Constr Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/18/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's oral motion for default judgment as to
defendant Lisa Wattner is granted. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04592 Specials Inc-v-Dematra Lagen Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Case
called. Plaintiff's counsel did not appear. On the
representation of defendants' counsel, all matters in this
case is settled. Plaintiff's motion to reinstate lawsuit
[8-1], is hereby denied. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04602 Gadbois-v-Norwegian Lutheran
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/23/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04637 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-HSA Constr Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 2/1/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04711 Brady-v-Boydstun Metal Works
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : Clerk
of Court having corrected the docket to include the
attorneys of record, status hearing is set to 9:30a.m. on
1/5/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04751 Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Nelson
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Status hearing called. No one appeared on behalf of the
plaintiff, for the second time, on the Court's noticed
status hearing. This matter is hereby dismissed, without
prejudice, for want of prosecution pursuant to Local Rule
41.1 All pending dates and motions are hereby stricken as
moot. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04760 Comcast IL X LLC-v-Smith
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing called. No one appeared on behalf of the
plaintiff, for the second time, on the Court's noticed
status hearing. This matter is hereby dismissed, without
prejudice, for want of prosecution pursuant to Local Rule
41.1. All pending dates and motions are hereby stricken as
moot terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04769 Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 1/18/05. No
notice
1:04-cv-04817 Brazell-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Filed City of Chicago's motion to dismiss the amended
complaint [13-1]. Answer brief to motion due 1/18/05. Reply
to answer brief due 2/1/05. Ruling on City of Chicago's
motion to dismiss the amended complaint [13-1] set for 9:00
a.m. on 2/8/05. Status hearing held. Rule 16 conference
set for 9:00 a.m. on 2/8/05. If service on individual
defendants will not be waived, City is directed within 7
days to provide names and addresses for purposes of
effecting service. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04838 Ashford, et al-v-Unnamed Co Corr Ofc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/9/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05082 Ruckman-v-Hinsley
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing set for 12/10/04 is vacated. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05106 Ungar-v-Palestinian Auth
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Judicial
Attorney Services, Inc. shall be appointed as a process
server to effect service to discover assets in this matter.
(Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05126 Shales, et al-v-Mohawk Constr Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : The
above cause is dismissed without prejudice, with leave to
reinstate within forty-five (45) days. Status hearing
stricken. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05144 Barela-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant's
entered and continued motion [13-1] [13-2] is reset to
12/16/04 at 9:30 a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-05146 Robinson-v-Walker, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Plaintiff's motion for additional time to file an amended
complaint is granted to and including 02/07/05. [11-1]
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05191 Choroszynski-v-Staveley Svc N Amer
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing re-set for 01/07/05 at 9:00 a.m. Filed
defendant's motion for extension of time to file reply
brief in support of motions to dismiss and for a more
definite statement is granted to 12/22/04. [12-1] Plaintiff
advises that he will stand on his second response to
defendant's motion. Status and ruling set for 12/21/04
stricken and reset to 01/07/05 at 9:00 a.m. [6-1][7-1]
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05224 Mildice-v-Med Bus Bur Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Settlement
conference reset to 1/11/05 at 2:30 p.m. Mailed notice by
judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05259 Milton, et al-v-Kay, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 6/15/05.
Discovery ordered closed on 6/6/05. In court notice
1:04-cv-05266 Lin-v-Margaritondo
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Filed plaintiff's motion to compel production from Horizon
Machinery Co. [20-1] Motion to compel denied, as defendant
will not introduce the requested documents in this case.
Defendant having filed amended affirmative defenses,
plaintiff's motion to strike [10-1] and for judgment on the
pleadings are stricken. [14-1] Ruling set for 12/17/04
stricken. Rule 16 conference reset to 01/19/05 at 9:00
a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Defendant's motion for leave to file amended answer and
affirmative defenses is granted. [22-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05347 Alloc Inc, et al-v-Westcott Hindmarsh
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: The
parties report a full confidential settlement has been
reached. This case is dismissed without prejudice subject
to dismissal with prejudice upon the filing of the
appropriate settlement stipulation on or before 12/30/04.
All pending dates are vacated. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05350 IL Farmers Ins Co-v-Wielenda-Olcott
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held. Parties have reached a settlement.
Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss is granted. Case is
dismissed with prejudice. This Court retains jurisdiction
to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05356 Harmon, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff is directed to respond to the City of Chicago's
motion to dismiss on or before 12/29/04. [13-1] Defendant
is directed to reply on or before 01/10/04. Status hearing
of 12/20/04 is vacated and reset to 01/19/04 at 9:00 a.m.
in chambers. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05361 Forsythe, et al-v-Black Hills Corp
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/6/05 . Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiffs' agreed motion for entry of confidentiality
stipulation and order is granted [11-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05392 Johnson, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff's
agreed motion for leave to amend the plaintiffs' complaint
[7-1], is granted. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-05514 Tawse-v-DHL Airways, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: There being
no objections, plaintiff's motion for leave to amend
complaint is granted [17-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05544 Sherrod-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file motion for summary
judgment brief in excess of 15 pages, instanter, is
granted. [13-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05557 Colella-v-Lufthansa Cargo Chtd
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Rule 16(b)
scheduling conference held. All disclosures required by
Rule 26(a)(1) shall be made on or before 12/30/04.Any
amendments to pleadings or actions to join other parties
shall be filed on or before 1/28/05. Discovery ordered
closed on 4/29/04.The parties shall disclose expert
testimony pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2) on or before 3/30/05 as
to the plaintiff and 4/29/05 as to the defendant.The
parties shall disclose any rebuttal expert pursuant to Rule
26(a)(2)(c) at any time prior to 6/30/05.The parties
shall depose the opposing party's rebuttal expert by
7/29/05. Motion Dispositive is due 5/30/05. Pretrial
order to be submitted on 9/20/05. Pretrial conference set
to 10:00 9/30/05. Jury trial set to 10:00 10/31/05. The
parties are directed to review this court's standing
orders. Copies are available in chambers or through the
court's web page. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05597 Hillier-v-Life Ins Co of NA
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 2/16/05 . No notice
1:04-cv-05605 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Lee Lumber & Bldg
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Prove-up
hearing set for 11:00 a.m. on 1/19/05. Plaintiffs' motion
for judgment by default [4-1] are continued to 1/19/05 at
11:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05613 Pollack, et al-v-Rosalind Franklin, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 12/22/04 by request of the
parties. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05627 Smith-v-Krempotic
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Rule 16(b)
scheduling conference held. All disclosures required by
Rule 26(a)(1) shall be made on or before 12/31/04.Any
amendments to pleadings or actions to join other parties
shall be filed on or before 6/1/05. Discovery ordered
closed on 4/30/05. The parties shall disclose expert
testimony pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2) on or before 5/31/05
for the plaintiff and 6/30/05 for the defendant. The
parties may depose the other side's expert at any time
prior to 7/15/05.The parties shall disclose any
rebuttal expert pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2)(c) at any time
prior to 7/31/05.The parties shall depose the opposing
party's rebuttal expert by 8/20/05. Motion dispositive is
due 6/1/05. Pretrial order to be submitted on 10/5/05.
Pretrial conference set to 11:00 10/14/05. Jury trial set
to 10:00 10/24/05. The parties are directed to review this
court's standing orders. Copies are available in chambers
or through the court's web page. The parties are given
permission to request, through the Courtroom Deputy, a
settlment conference with this Court, if this Court is
unavailable, this Court will refer the matter to the
designated Magistrate Judge. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05673 Flamingo Ind, et al-v-US Postal Svc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : The
government's emergency motion to extend time to answer is
granted in part [20-1]. The government shall answer
plaintiff's complaint by 12/17/04. The motion will not be
heard on 12/15/04 as noticed. No further extensions.
Mailed/Telephoned notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-05685 Moffat-v-Unicare Hlth Ins Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 01/24/2005 at 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on
01/06/2005. Defendants' motion to stay discovery is
granted [17-1], until further order of court. Parties are
directed to meet and confer, as stated in open court.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05777 Kukla Press Inc-v-Stora Enso NA Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Agreed
motion to extend time to answer complaint [20-1] is moot.
Case will be transferred to the District of Connecticut.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05786 Vanden Heuvel-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held with attorneys for both sides by
telephone. Status hearing continued to 9:30a.m. on 4/6/05
. Parties are reminded of existing discovery schedule.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05789 McCarty, et al-v-Johnson, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set for 12/22/04 is stricken and reset to 10:00
12/20/04 pursuant to Rule 16 of the F.R.C.P . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05829 Bayer CropScience-v-Limagrain Genetics
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: For the
reasons stated in the attached memorandum opinion and
order, defendant's motion to dismiss [9-1] and compel
arbitration is granted [9-2] and the plaintiff's cross
motion to enjoin arbitration is denied [12-1]. Entered
Memorandum Opinion and Order., terminating case Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05839 Cotter-v-Natl Fin Syst, Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Status hearing held. Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss
this action pursuant to settlement with leave to move for
reinstatement within 30 days is granted. All pending dates
and motions are hereby stricken as moot. In the event no
one move for reinstatement within 30 days, the dismissal
shall become a dismissal with prejudice at that time.
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05844 Intelli Check Inc-v-Tricom Card Tech Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Plaintiff's
counsel reported to chambers that plaintiff will not file a
motion to compel or motion for rule to show cause as
discussed at the 11/24/04 status hearing. Plaintiff's
counsel requested a status hearing in 45 days because there
may be additional matters for this Court to consider
pending developments in the underlying case. Plaintiff's
counsel reported that counsel for James Coonan objected to
keeping the referral in this case open and setting a status
in 45 days. Mr. Coonan's counsel's objection is noted and
overruled. This case is set for a telephone status hearing
on 1/27/05 at 8:45 a.m. Status hearing set for 1/6/05 is
stricken. Plaintiff's counsel shall set up the conference
call and then contact chambers at (312) 435-5604. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05846 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-MAK Bldr Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/11/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05851 Greenpoint Mtge-v-Pietranton, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing re-set from 12/9/04 at 9:00 a.m. 12/16/04 at 9:00
a.m. Plaintiff's noticed motion for default order and
judgment of foreclosure is continued to 12/16/04 at 9:00
a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05869 Laborers PWFd, et al-v-All Concrete Constr
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/11/05 . Mailed and
telephoned notice
1:04-cv-05878 Klebanowski-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 12/13/04 to 9:00 12/21/04 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05898 Garza-v-Amer Family Mtl Ins
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/14/05 on Court's own motion .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05908 IFC Credit Corp-v-Century Realty Funds
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file surreply [11-1] to the
motion to dismiss is taken under advisement. No notice
1:04-cv-05913 Clinkscale-v-Chgo Police Dept
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05.
Defendant to answer or otherwise plead on or before 1/7/05.
Rule 26 disclosures shall be exchanged ten (10) days after
motion to dismiss is filed. Plaintiff may appear by phone
on 1/19/05. The courtroom deputy will initiate phone call
to Plaintiff for in court apperance. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05917 Frazier-v-Proviso Twn HS
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing set to 10:00 1/7/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05931 McGuigan-v-Hyatt Corp
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held. In court notice
Docket Date: 12/08/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Honorable Michael T.
Mason for discovery supervision, and settlement
conference Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05985 Past-v-Star Nissan Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held and continued to 12/14/04 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed
notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05987 Bell-v-AmeriQuest Mtge Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
conference held. No notice
1:04-cv-05997 Hall-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Pursuant
to stipulation, defendant Experian Information Solution,
Inc. is dismissed with prejudice and without costs pursuant
to settlement. terminating party Experian Info. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06005 Perez-v-Petco
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held. No notice
1:04-cv-06044 Manpower Inc-v-Manpower Software, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Plaintiff's
motion for entry of protective order is granted as modified
by this court [14-1]. Plaintiff's motion to compel
specified discovery is granted [14-3] for reasons stated on
the record. Protective order. Status hearing set for
12/17/04 at 9:30 a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-06056 Urso-v-Illinois, State Of
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's motion to reconsider is denied for the reasons
stated on the reverse side of this order. [docket #11-1]
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06072 OH Casualty Ins Co-v-Wholesale Mulch Prod, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : The
plalintiff will be filing a Motion for Judgment on the
Pleadings as to Wholesale Mulch by 12/15/04. Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 12/15/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06084 Interscope Records, et al-v-Bigol
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 on 1/6/05. If
appropriate documents are submitted prior to this date, no
personal appearance is required. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06137 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Gould Excavating
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 9:00 12/14/04 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06169 Rodriguez-v-Lawrence C Brown Law
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Discovery is ordered closed on 6/30/05. Pretrial order
will be due by 7/29/05; and response to any motions in
limine by 8/12/05. Pretrial conference set for 3:00 pm. on
9/9/05 and jury trial set for 9:30 a.m. on 9/19/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06191 Yuknis-v-1st Student Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing to 9:00 2/14/05 . There is a fully briefed motion
to dismiss pending before the district judge. 26(a)
disclosures to be made by 12/22/04. Discovery cuts off on
5/9/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06217 Falberg-v-Adams & Reese LLP
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction [2-1]
or, in the alternative, to transfer pursuant to 28 USC
Section 1404(a) [2-2] is granted. Case is dismissed without
prejudice for lack of jurisdiction. Terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06240 In Re: Kmart Corporation, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: The time for
filing the appellant's opening brief is extended until
12/27/04; the appellee's answering brief due by 02/16/05.
Appellant's reply brief due by 03/02/05. (Entered Agreed
Order to Extend Briefing Schedule). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06245 Howard-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference re- set for 11:00 12/21/04 . No notice
1:04-cv-06252 Witthoeft-v-Aon Corp
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly: Ruling
of motion to dismiss is reset to 12/21/04 at 9:30 a.m.
[3-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06271 YHWHnewBN-v-Riley
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Plaintiff's oral motion to file an amended complaint to add
defendants, make corrections and add claim of retaliation
is entered and continued generally. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06279 Mtge Elec Registrat-v-Arroyo, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Status hearing reset to 9:00 a.m. on 2/2/05. Status
hearing set for 1/5/05 is stricken. Plaintiff's petition
for order of publication is granted [5-1]. (Entered Order
For Publication.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06281 Seitz-v-Christopoulos, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
hearing held; continued to 9:00 a.m. on 2/21/05. Plaintiff
only appeared. Discovery cuts off on 6/8/05. Defendants'
counsel to be present at the next status call. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06305 Sound of Music Ltd-v-Muzak Holdings LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
counsel represented to the Court that an amended complaint
will be filed on 12/9/04. Upon that representation, the
defendants' motion to dismiss [4-1] is denied as moot upon
the filing of the amended complaint. Motion to dismiss is
terminated. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06325 Bryant-v-Ada S McKinley Comm
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
hearing held; continued to 3/7/05 at 9:00 a.m. 26(a)
disclosures to be made by 12/22/04. Discovery cuts off on
6/8/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06357 Kudlicki-v-Friedman & Wexler
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 5/11/05.
Discovery ordered closed on 5/9/05. Rule 26 disclosures are
due by 1/10/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06390 Soad Wattar Living, et al-v-Jenner & Block P C, et
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held. Ruling on pending motions will be by mail.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06402 Barranca Brown Corp-v-Remien
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/16/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06406 Phoenix Closures Inc-v-Silgan Plastics Corp
Docket Date: 12/09/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held pursuant to Rule 16(b) with attorneys
for both sides. Status hearing continued to 9:00 12/20/04
, for the purpose of entering a scheduling order. No
notice
1:04-cv-06415 Sowewimo-v-Hensley
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Non-opposed motion for extension of time until 1/16/05
within which to file a reply to respondent's answer is
granted [10-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06476 Rogers-v-Baxter Intl Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/9/05.
Plaintiff must appear for scheduled status hearings.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06477 Trst Chgo Paint Dec-v-Discovery Painting
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/26/05 . In
court notice
1:04-cv-06483 Dawson-v-Risk Mgmt
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/19/05 by request of the
parties. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06494 Knights Apparel Inc, et al-v-Maui and Sons
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall: Status
hearing held. Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss this
matter without prejudice and with leave to reinstate on or
before 3/8/05 is granted. Upon failure to file a timely
motion to reinstate, the dismissal with prejudice will
become final in all events on 3/9/05. terminating case
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06525 Zapata-v-Webb Chevrolet Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05.
Defendant to answer or otherwise plead on or before
12/15/04. In court notice
1:04-cv-06552 Wert-v-Clear Channel Comm
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Pursuant
to Fed.R.Civ. 41(a)(1), defendant Clear Channel
Communications counterclaim is hereby dismissed. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
Defendant's motion to reconsider November 17, 2004 order
denying defendant's motion to dismiss [11-1] entered and
continued to 12/10/04 at 8:30 a.m. No notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: This
Court will leave it to Clear Channels's counsel to decide
whether they wish to file an amendment to the Answer to
deal with the matters addressed here, or whether they would
prefer to tender a self-contained Amended Answer. But in
either event the new filing is required to be made on or
before 12/20/04. (Entered Memorandum Order.) Notices mailed
by judge's staff
1:04-cv-06554 Maldonado-v-Chilpancingo Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Status hearing is set for 12/16/04 at 9:00 a.m., courtroom
1700, for the purpose of setting a date for a settlement
conference. The settlement conference will be conducted in
accordance with the Court's Standing order on Instructions
for Settlement Conference, which is enclosed and can also
be accessed from the Court's website at
http://10.205.15.104/JUDGE/SCHENKIER/sispage.htm. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06561 Connecticut Gen Life-v-Hughes, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Settlement
conference is reset to 1/5/05 at 3:00 p.m. Mailed notice
by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-06569 Klein-v-Werner Enterprises
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiff's response to defendant Werner's motion to
dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) [10-1] is to
be filed on or before 12/29/04. Reply is to be filed on or
before 01/12/05. Ruling to be by mail. Telephoned and mail
notice
1:04-cv-06577 Aldin-v-County of Cook
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Plaintiff's
original motion for leave to file in forma pauperis [4-1]
is denied; plaintiff's renewed motion [7-1] is granted. The
trust fund officer at plaintiff's current place of
incarceration is ordered to deduct $2.16 from plaintiff's
account for payment to the clerk of court and make further
deductions and payments as set forth herein. The clerk
shall send a copy of this order to the trust fund officer
at the Cook County Jail. This action is dismissed pursuant
to 28 U.S.C. 1915A because it is untimely and fails to
state a claim against the named defendants, terminating
case. This dismissal counts as one of plaintiff's three
allotted dismissals under 28 U.S.C. 1915(g). Plaintiff's
motion for appointment of counsel [3-1] is denied as moot.
terminating case. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06610 Erie Foods Intl-v-Apollo Grp, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
motion to default Apollo Grp, Apollo USA Inc is withdrawn
[3-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06611 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Toth
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing reset from 12/13/04 at 9:00 a.m. to 1/13/05 at 9:00
a.m. Plaintiffs' motion for order of default against
defendant Jozsef Toth, individually and d/b/a G&J
Plastering Co. and to compel audit is granted [3-1] [3-2].
Defendant is to submit the Company's books and records to
an audit for the period of 05/01/03 forward and obtain and
maintain a surety bond in accordance with the terms of the
Funds' respective agreements and declarations of trust.
Prove-up documents to be submitted to the court by 1/11/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06655 Trst Auto Mechanics-v-Hegewisch Auto
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 12/15/04 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06670 AllState Ins Co-v-Empl Reinsurance
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Defendant's
agreed motion for extension of time (until 1/7/05 to answer
or otherwise plead to the complaint) is granted [5-1].
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06707 Wagner, et al-v-Rienzie, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing held. Defendant Shorebank to file a brief
regarding this court's jurisdiction over the motor vessels
in the possession of the U.S. Marshal Service by 12/27/04.
Plaintiffs to respond to the brief by 12/27/04. Ruling
will be by mail unless otherwise notified. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06725 Municipal Trst & Sav-v-Clark, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file an amended complaint
is granted [7-1]. Defendants' responsive pleading is to be
filed on or before 12/30/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06726 Bd Trst N IL BenFd, et al-v-All Pro Plubing Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Defendant's agreed motion for extension of time until
12/23/2004 to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint is
granted. Discovery is ordered closed on 04/30/2005.
Pretrial order will be due by 05/27/2005 Bench trial set
for 06/13/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06744 Achamire, et al-v-Midland Cr Mgmt Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
This matter having been reassigned to the Hon. James F.
Holderman, status hearing set for 12/09/04 before the Hon.
Samuel Der-Yeghiayan is stricken. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-06793 Native Amer Arts Inc-v-Collections Etc Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Parties'
agreed motion for extension of time for defendant to
respond to the complaint [3-1], and motion to reset the
initial status conference [3-2] is granted. Defendant's
response to plaintiff's complaint is to be filed on or
before 12/22/04. The 12/16/04 status date is vacated and
reset to 1/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06821 Gully-v-Van Ru Cr Corp
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Agreed
motion for enlargement of time is granted [7-1] to file a
responsive pelading to and including 12/22/04 is granted.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06867 USA-v-Winston
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by the Clerk of the Court: It is
ordered and adjudged that default and default judgment is
entered in favor of the plaintiff, United States of
America, and against defendant Diana Winston, in the amount
of $14,745.87 plus interest thereafter at the legal post
judgment rate, pursuant to Rule 55 of the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure. Terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06893 Akintilo-v-Ridge, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Stipulation for the entry of an agreed order voluntarily
dismissing petitioner's complaint for relief in the nature
of mandamus and declaratory relief is granted terminating
case. (Entered Stipulation For The Entry of An Agreed
Order Voluntarily Dismissing Petitioner's Complaint For
Relief In The Nature of Mandamus and Declaratory Relief.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06902 Harper Brush Works-v-Freudenberg
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : This case
is dismissed without prejudice and without costs pursuant
to FRCP41(a)(1). terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06904 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Waterland Trucking
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Discovery is ordered closed on 4/30/05. Pretrial order
will be due by 5/30/05. Bench trial set for 6/13/05 at
9:30a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06927 Schrock-v-Learning Curve Intl, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Filed
Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer or
otherwise plead [3-1]. Motion granted. The December 16
status date is vacated and reset to 9:00 a.m. on 1/25/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06941 McDaniel-v-Muller, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 12/21/04 . Joint status report to be
filed by 12/15/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06945 Burgett-v-Connors, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing reset from 12/13/04 to 12/16/04 at 9:00 a.m.
Defendant's oral motion to answer or otherwise plead by or
on 12/15/04 is granted. Status report is due 12/15/04,
with a courtesy copy to chambers. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06960 Garvey Corp-v-Barry-Wehmiller, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing set on 1/11/05 at 9:45 a.m. Defendants' agreed
motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead
to the complaint [15-1] is granted to and including
12/5/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06998 Hernandez, et al-v-PFG of MN Inc
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/19/05 to set
discovery schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07030 Fletcher-v-Carson Pirie Scott, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set for 1/19/05 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant Saks,
Inc.'s motion for extension of time to 12/22/04 to answer
or otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint is granted
[4-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07065 Flower Bk fsb-v-Irwin Union Bk
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Irwin's
uncontested motion for extension of time to respond to
complaint is granted to 01/06/2005. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07071 Charles Schwab & Co-v-Carter, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held. TRO is extended to 12/22/04. Plaintiff's
motion for preliminary injunction [8-2] is continued to
12/21/04 at 10:30a.m. Preliminary injunction hearing set
for 12/21/04 at 10:30a.m. Defendants to answer or otherwise
plead by 12/16/04. Report due by 12/16/04. Simultaneous
submissions as to the preliminary injunction hearing due by
12/16/04. Responses due by noon on 12/20/04. Defendants'
motion to dismiss count VI is entered [23-1]. Plaintiff's
response to be filed by or on 12/17/04. Defendants' reply
to be filed by or on 12/23/04. Draft TRO submitted to the
court on 12/07/04 is denied, as stated in open court.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07130 Messina-v-Natl Asset Recovery
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: The
above cause is dismissed without prejudice, with leave to
reinstate within thirty (30) days. Rule 16 conference set
for 01/14/05 is stricken terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07153 Whittaker Clark-v-Dead Sea Periclase, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing re-set from 12/20/04 at 9:00a.m. to 12/22/04 at
9:00a.m. Defendant Fluid Energy Processing & Equipment
Co.'s motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise
plead is granted [4-1]. Defendant Fluid Energy to answer or
otherwise plead by or on 12/21/04. Joint status report to
be filed by or on 12/17/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07164 Drzewicki-v-Maram, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant's
motion for enlargement of time to answer or otherwise plead
is granted [5-1] to and including 1/14/05. No notice
1:04-cv-07204 Fed Trade Comm-v-120194 Canada LTD, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held. Parties to file witness list by
4:00PM on December 10, 2004. In court notice
1:04-cv-07205 Banks-v-McBeth, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Plaintiff
having failed to pay the filing fee of $150 as ordered by
this court on 11/9/04, therefore this case is dismissed for
failure to comply. All pending motions are denied as moot.
Plaintiff remains responsible for the payment of all
outstanding filing fees in this court. The clerk shall send
a copy of this order to the trust officer at the Cook
County Jail. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07236 CDX Liquidating Trst-v-Venrock Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Joint
motion to extend briefing schedule is granted. [7-1]
Response to motion for withdraw of the reference [doc. no.
1-1] is to be filed on or before 12/10/04. Reply is to be
filed on or before 12/24/04. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-07238 FTC, et al-v-Xtel Mktg Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown : The
parties having filed a stipulated order for preliminary
injunction with asset freeze and other relief before the
District Judge, the preliminary injunction hearing set for
12/9/04 is hereby stricken. All matters relating to the
referral of this action having been concluded, the case is
returned to the assigned judge. Terminating the case
referral to Hon. Geraldine Soat. Mailed notice by judge's
staff
1:04-cv-07291 Smith-v-Bellwood PD, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. David H. Coar :
Defendants' motion for additional time to respond to
plaintiff's complaint is granted. [5-1] Defendants to
answer or plead on or before 1/5/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07329 Cumming-v-Arnold, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Status hearing re-set to 1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendants
motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim pursuant to
FRCP 12(b)(6) is entered and continued. Plaintiff has leave
to file amended complaint on or before 1/5/05. Defendant's
responsive pleading by 1/20/05. Rule 16 conference set for
1/27/05 at 9:00. Status hearing set for 1/18/05 stricken.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07367 Hyundai Mtr Co-v-IL Natl Ins Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing reset to 1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Status
hearing set for 1/12/05 is stricken. Defendant Illinois
National Insurance Co.'s motion for enlargement of time
is granted [5-1]. Defendant Illinois National Insurance Co
is given to and including 1/14/05 to answer, move or
otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07410 Davidson-v-Chatz, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Appellees
response due 1/10/05; reply due 01/18/05. No notice
1:04-cv-07427 Anderson-v-Bur of Collection
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing set for 9:45 a.m. on 1/25/05. Defendant's motion
for enlargement of time to answer or otherwise plead to
plaintiff's complaint is granted to and including 12/28/04
[4-1]. The parties are directed to file a joint status
report on or before 1/24/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07480 Darughtery-v-June Cross
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Plaintiff
has failed to properly fill out questions 2,3,6, and 8 in
support of her motion to proceed in forma pauperis.
Accordingly, plaintiff's motions to proceed in forma
pauperis and for appointment of counsel are denied without
prejudice to refile [6-1] [7-1]. Plaintiff is given
twenty-one days from the date of this order to properly
fill out her motion or submit the required filing fee.
Plaintiff will not be given another opportunity to properly
fill out her motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07501 Seely-v-St Anthony
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Plaintiff's
motion for appointment of counsel is granted [4-1]. The
court appoints Robert F. Geimer, Patrick J. Kenneally Ltd.,
2 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1950, Chicago, Illinois,
60602, 312-236-2522. Status hearing set for 1/20/05 at
9:00 a.m. Defendant's motion to dismiss is denied without
prejudice with leave to re-file. Plaintiff is granted leave
to file an amended complaint nunc pro tunc to 11/29/04. The
court will set a time for answering the amended complaint
at the 1/20/05 status hearing [9-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07574 Stone-v-Feldco Factory LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Defendants' motion for extension of time to file a
responsive pleading is granted. [3-1] Defendants are given
until 1/14/05 to answer, move or otherwise plead to the
plaintiff's complaint. Status hearing set for 1/25/05 to
stand. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07620 Credit Suisse First-v-Irwin
Docket Date: 12/08/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/8/04 The case is referred to the
Honorable Nan R. Nolan from Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly
pursuant to Local Rule 72.1. (For further detail see
order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07636 Ephraim-v-Provident Bk
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Plaintiff-Appellant's motion to stay briefing pending
decision by the Illinois Supreme is granted. [5-1] This
cause is stayed until a decision is rendered by the
Illinois Supreme Court. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07664 Monarch Gems, et al-v-Malca Amit USA LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: This court's
minute order of 12/6/04 setting a status hearing for
1/20/05 is stricken [3-2]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07674 Amer Reprographics, et al-v-Merrill Lynch Bus, et a
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing set for 2/8/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07679 Lunt-v-EEG Spectrum, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler: Oral
motion for entry of agreed order is granted. Enter agreed
order given Albert F. Feroilie leave to file his appearance
as attorney for defendants and directing the parties to
maintain the status quo and preservation of documents until
further order of court. Status hearing set for 9:30 a.m.
on 1/24/05 to set scheduling order. Counsel for plaintiff
to advise defendnats of the status date. (Entered Agreed
Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07709 Universal-v-Sampson, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/8/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. James B. Zagel from the Hon. John A. Nordberg
pursuant to Local Rule 40.4 of this Court. Case related
1:03-cv-1396 with member cases 1:04-cv-7709 (For further
details see order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07720 Heiss-v-Graber
Docket Date: 12/08/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: The
petitioner is granted thirty days in which to show good
cause in writing why this successive habeas petition should
not be summarily dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Failure of the petitioner to show cause within thirty days
will result in summary dismissal of this case. (See reverse
of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07740 AF2 LLC-v-TVF LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Plaintiffs'
supplement to its memorandum shall be filed by 12/06/04.
Defendants' responses to motion to be filed by 12/15/04.
Plaintiff's reply to be filed by 12/20/04. Oral argument on
plaintiff's motion is set for 12/23/04 at 10:30 a.m.
Defendants granted leave to file brief in excess of 15
pages. (Entered Agreed Order Extending Dates). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07772 Specialty Title Svc-v-Bus Risk Partners
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing set to 9:30 3/22/04 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07774 VWR Intl Inc-v-Sisson
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Enter
temporary restraining order. Plaintiff VWR International
Inc. is required to post a $10,000 bond within 24 hours of
the entry of the court's temporary restraining order in
this cause with the U.S. District Court Clerk's Office.
Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-07785 Miller-v-Boeing Co
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Nurit
Miller's application for discovery is granted [1-1]. (See
reverse of minute order.) terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07823 Salem-v-
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning: Debtor
Maurice Salem's motion for stay pending appeal [3-1], is
denied without prejudice as is he has failed to comply with
Bankruptcy Rule 8005. The clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this order to Bankruptcy Judge Eugene Wedoff. (See
reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07836 Feinberg-v-Conseco Life Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing set for 2/8/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07841 Evans-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall: Enter
order. Before this court is plaintiff's application to
proceed in forma pauperis [4-1]. Plaintiff failed to fill
out the declaration section on the first page of her
application and also did not answer application questions
2(a), 2(b), and 8. Moreover, plaintiff's answer to question
3(c), indicating she receives $735 a month in income from
rent payments, appears to be inconsistent with her
statement that she does not own any real property such as
houses or apartments. Plaintiff's application is denied
without prejudice. Plaintiff is directed to file a renewed
application correcting these deficiencies within 30 days.
Failure to do so will result in dismissal of this case with
prejudice. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07846 Gonzalez-v-Metaldyne
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : For the
reasons hereafter explained, this Court sua sponte
dismisses the complaint and this action without prejudice
(thus denying the application and motion as moot.) [4-1]
[5-1] (Entered Memorandum Order.) Terminating case.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07868 Sullivan, et al-v-Albrite Plumbing
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing set to 9:30 3/22/04 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07934 Rabbit Tanaka USA-v-E W Dist Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Motion for entry of TRO is denied [3-1] without prejudice,
as the court is not persuaded merely by a side-by-side
comparison of the product that plaintiff has established a
likelihood of confusion. Mailed notices by judge's staff.
3:00-cv-50040 DeLuna-v-Rockford, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 1/21/05 .
No notice
3:00-cv-50441 Maury-v-Ogle Co Sheriff's, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 10:00
2/7/05 . Telephoned notice
3:01-cv-50089 Jones-v-Danforth
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 9:30
1/21/05 . Telephoned notice
3:02-cv-50010 H S Crocker Co Inc-v-Alcoa Flexible Pkg
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic Settlement conference held. Final Pretrial
order to be submitted on 1/28/05. Final Pretrial conference
SET to 2:00 1/28/05 Telephoned notice
3:02-cv-50032 Shaw-v-Schweinfurth, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 3/23/05 .
Plaintiff's FRCP 26(a)(2) expert disclosure due 1/14/05.
Depositions by 2/4/05. All of defendants' FRCP 26(a)(2)
expert disclosure due 2/21/05. Depositions by 3/21/05. No
notice
3:02-cv-50283 Murphy, et al-v-Co of McHenry IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held. Plaintiffs given to 12/20/04
to file additional material to respond to motion for
summary judgment. Reply due 1/12/05. Discovery
conference continued to 3/9/05 at 1:30pm. mailed notice
3:02-cv-50401 Suski, et al-v-Henry, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to set dispositive
motion due date to 1:30 2/9/05 . Fact Discovery ordered
closed on 2/8/05 . No notice
3:03-cv-50132 Taylor-v-Huff, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held. Plaintiff's motion for Henry
S. Dixon, Jr. to withdraw as counsel is granted [22-1]. The
court appoints David G. Phoenix, Militello, Zanck & Coen,
40 Brink St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815/459-8800 as
counsel. Previous counsel is requested to forward any file
to new counsel. Discovery conference continued to
1/12/05 at 1:30pm. mailed notice
3:03-cv-50327 Augustine-v-Potter
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : That
part of plaintiff's motion to allow Rene Hernandez to
withdraw as counsel is granted [14-1]. That part of the
motion to extend fact discovery [14-2] is moot. Plaintiff
is given to 12/29/04 to retain counsel. Discovery
conference of 12/15/04 is stricken. Status hearing set for
1/5/05 at 1:30pm. Plaintiff or retained counsel must
appear or case will be dismissed for want of prosecution. A
copy of this order is being sent to plaintiff at 336 Dawn
Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107. The clerk's office is directed
to place plaintiff on the docket to receive notices.
mailed notice
3:03-cv-50352 Shoudy-v-Santiago, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 2/23/05 .
No notice
3:03-cv-50439 Adamaitis-v-Bowers, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. Case management order
approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 1/15/05. Amendment
of pleadings due by and Fact Discovery ordered closed on
7/15/05. Dispositive motions due 8/15/05. FRCP 26(a)(2)
reserved. Depositions limited to 3 hours with one each
limited to 6 hours. Discovery conference to set mediation
set for 1:30 2/23/05 . No notice
3:03-cv-50450 Hammond-v-Boe, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held. Modified Case
Management order to be submitted on 1/24/05. Telephonic
Initial Pretrial conference set to 10:30 1/25/05
Telephoned notice
3:03-cv-50452 Raickett-v-Unknown Healthcare, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held. Status hearing set to 1:30
1/5/05 . No notice
3:03-cv-50482 Gerdes-v-Goodyear Tire
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 2/2/05 .
No notice
3:04-cr-50038 USA-v-Taylor
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Terry N Taylor : Status hearing held. Defendant's oral
motion for an extension of time to 12/22/04 to file
pretrial motions is granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for
the time of 12/08/04 to and including 12/22/04 to be deemed
excludable under 18 USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. This
case is transferred to Judge Reinhard's calendar as ready
for trial. Status hearing set before Judge Reinhard for
12/22/04 at 9:00 am. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50045 USA-v-Robinson
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Robert Robinson : Status hearing set for 1/24/05 at 11:00
am. Arraignment/ initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Robert Fagan
appointed as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Defendant enters plea of not guilty to indictment.
Financial affidavit due by and 16.1 conference to be held
by 12/15/04. Defendant's oral motion for time to 1/24/05 to
file pretrial motions is granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion
for the time of 12/08/04 to and including 1/24/05 to be
deemed excludable under 18 USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1].
Detention hearing held. Enter order of detention pending
trial. Defendant to remain in federal custody. Enter
agreed protective order. (For further detail see order
attached to the original minute order.) Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50048 USA-v-Lee
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Eddie Lee : Pursuant to request of counsel, status
hearing reset for 1/14/05 at 11:00 am. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50056 USA-v-Sims
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Torrence L Sims : Pursuant to request of counsel, status
hearing reset for 1/14/05 at 10:45 am. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50066 Westchester Fire Ins-v-Carolina Casualty
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 2/25/05 .
No notice
3:04-cv-50131 Madden, et al-v-Allegiance, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Filed
motion of TCF Bank's motion for a more definite statement.
Answer brief to motion due 1/18/05. Ruling on TCF Bank's
motion for a more definite statement will be by mail. If a
party is not going to file a brief in response or reply, it
is that party's obligation, within the time frame
established by this order, to so notify the court in
writing. Plaintiffs' motion to withdrawn motion for
default as to TCF Bk [160-1] is granted. Plaintiffs' motion
for extension of time to 1/18/05 to respond to all motions
is granted [159-1]. Replies as to all motions to be set at
the 1/18/05 status hearing. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50203 Brandl, et al-v-Gaziano, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued with motions to 1:30
2/4/05 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50216 Podkulski-v-Burton, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 4/6/05. Amended
complaint due 2/11/05. Time to effect service under FRCP 4
extended to 4/11/05. No notice
3:04-cv-50230 Barker-v-Cty of Rkfd PD, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held. Parties to hold FRCP 26(f)
conference. Case management order to be submitted on 2/8/05
. Initial Pretrial conference set to 1:30 2/9/05 No notice
3:04-cv-50245 Brandl, et al-v-Newton, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued with motions to 1:30
2/4/05 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50249 Baron-Jeffrey-v-Sinnissippi Ctr Inc
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Defendant's motion to compel compliance with subpoena
issued for Illinois Department of Employment Security
Records is granted [15-1]. IDES to comply. Plaintiff's
motion to quash [13-1] is continued 12/15/04 at 1:30pm.
Plaintiff's counsel is directed to appear. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50286 Janicki-v-US Filter Process, et al
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 11:15
3/15/05 . Telephoned notice
3:04-cv-50352 Arista Records Inc, et al-v-Lincoln
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 1/5/05 . Mailed
notice
3:04-cv-50400 Barr-v-Meyers, et al
Docket Date: 12/09/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/1/05 at 10:00am.
Status to be held telephonically. Plaintiff's motion for
extension of time to 2/8/05 to file amended complaint is
granted [9-1]. telephone notice
3:04-cv-50409 Moreau-v-Stewart
Docket Date: 12/08/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/8/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 1/7/05 . No
notice
This report shows minute orders that have been entered onto the court docket as of the time at the top of this report.