Minute Orders Entered
1:95-cv-01534 Johnson, et al-v-Bohn, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held. On third party defendant's motion to
enforce the settlement agreement, response to be filed by
12/31/04. [47-1] Reply to be filed by 1/12/05. Hearing on
said motion set to 1/14/05 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:97-cv-00742 Manitoba Canada Est, et al-v-Touhy, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 12/21/04 . Telephoned notice
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Status hearing held and continued to 8:45 a.m. on
12/21/04. Mailed notice
1:98-cr-00434 USA-v-Nakigiozi, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Emmanuel Foster : Petition for remission is granted
[295-1]. It is ordered that the unpaid portion of the
assessment and/or criminal fine totaling $946.00 imposed on
Emmanuel Foster in the referenced case is hereby remitted.
(Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:98-cv-07909 Shapo, et al-v-Engle, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 8:30 12/16/04 . Mailed
notice
1:99-cr-00603 USA-v-Levinson
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Jennifer R Levinson : Status hearing held. By agreement,
the rule to show cause issued as to the defendant is
dismissed. Mailed notice
1:99-cr-00836 USA, et al-v-Cross, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Frank Amanti : For the reasons set forth herein, the court
denies in part and grants in part defendant Amanti's motion
to reconsider petition of refinance. [412-1] (See reverse
side of minute order) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:00-cr-00934 USA-v-Conway
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
defendant Kevin Conway : Status hearing held and
continued to 01/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. This Court orders tha
the United States Probation Officer be present at the next
scheduled status hearing. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-00928 Rotondo, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Pretrial conference held and continued to 12/22/04 at 2:00
p.m. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-04485 Kavonius-v-Boise Cascade Ofc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/13/05 per scheduling conflict .
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-05896 Turner-v-JVDB & Assc Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 10:15 1/13/05 per scheduling conflict.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-08784 Liberty Mtl Ins Co-v-Decking & Steel Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : The
joint motion for a turnover order by plaintiff and the
citation respondent heard and the motion is granted.
[136-1] in the amount Accordingly, American Community Bank
& Trust is directed to turnover $3,438.40 in defendant
Steel & Deck's bank accounts to plaintiff Liberty Mutual.
of $3,438.40 is granted Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09228 Sullivan, et al-v-DSSA Mgt Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 10:15 12/20/04 . Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09340 Brown-v-Chgo Transit Auth, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/4/05.
Deadline for filing motion for leave to file dispositive
motion by 2/4/05. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00464 USA-v-Carman, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Alberto Rodriguez : Change of plea hearing held. Status
hearing held. Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty to
second superseding counts 1 and 15 and enters a plea of
guilty to second supersedidng counts 1 and 15. Defendant
informed of rights. Judgement of guilty entered. Cause
referred to the Probation Office for a presentence
investigation. Sentencing set for 2/15/05 at 10:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Daniel Perez : Defendant's motion for non-custodial
transport is granted [382-1]. (Entered Order directing U.S.
Marshal to arrange non-custodial transport for defendnat to
appear on 12/16/04). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Richard Carman : Arraignment held on second superseding
indictment. Defendant informed of rights. Defendant
enters a plea of guilty to second superseding counts 1,5
and 11. Judgment of guilty withheld. Cause referred to
the Probation Office for a presentence investigation.
Sentencing set for 2/14/05 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00895 USA-v-Epps, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Tommy E Jones : Status hearing held. Sentencing set for
1/28/05 at 2:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-00372 Manning, et al-v-Dye, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Jury trial held and continued to 10:00 12/13/04 . No
notice
1:02-cv-00382 Imperial Holdings-v-Harvey
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing stricken. Telephonic notice
1:02-cv-00815 Sarmont, et al-v-Target Corp., et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 1/11/05.
Discovery schedule to be discussed at the next hearing.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03139 Simack, et al-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing re-set to 1/11/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05107 Countrywide Hm Loans-v-Johnson, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Motion for order approving report of sale and distribution
and order for possession is granted [19-1]. (Entered order
approving report of sale and distribution and order for
possession.) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05610 Intl Code Coun Inc, et al-v-Natl Fire Protection
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file memorandum to clarify
certain matters relating to motion to amend complaint is
granted [56-1]. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend their
complaint is granted [40-1]. Plaintiffs' request for an
injunction [40-2] docketed as a motion is denied without
prejudice, but its request for an injunction on the merits
remains part of the amended complaint. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Defendant's motion for leave to file surreply to
plaintiffs' reply in support of plaintiffs' motion for
leave to amend their complaint and plaintiffs' opposition
to NFPA's motion to strike all asserted sections from this
action whose origins predate the development of the IBC
2000 is granted [53-1]. No notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Defendant's motion to strike all asserted sections from
this action whose origins predate the development of the
IBC 2000 is denied [51-1]. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file surreply in support of
plaintiffs' motion to preclude evidence not disclosed
during fact discovery is granted [55-1]. Plaintiffs' motion
to preclude evidence disclosed during fact discovery is
denied [44-1], as the court concludes that defendant's
disclosure of relevant matter by way of its expert report
satisfies its obligations to disclose independent sources
of the allegedly infringed provisions. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held. Plaintiff has stipulated in court
that the process for creating the "legacy codes" was the
same as the process for creating the IBC 2000 and its three
preliminary drafts. Accordingly, the court will not require
production by plaintiff of the names of individuals
involved in the drafting of the legacy codes or source
documents, to the extent they have not already been
identified. Plaintiff represents that it will identify, on
or before 02/04/05, any code provisions as to which it
withdraws its claim of infringement. Defendant's motion for
summary judgment, if any to be filed on or before 02/28/05;
Plaintiff's response is due on or before 04/05/05; reply,
if any, 04/26/05. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice
mailed by judge's staff
1:02-cv-06074 Tyson, et al-v-Amerigroup IL Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 10:15 1/14/05 per scheduling conflict.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06249 Med Diversified Inc-v-Addus Healthcare Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/14/05. Motion
to stay the case to be filed by 12/17/04. Response to be
filed by 12/31/04. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06282 Guendling-v-King
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Plaintiff's
motion for leave to file its response to defendant's cross
motion for bill of costs instanter is granted. The Court
will rule by mail. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06289 Brewton, et al-v-Harvey, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/18/05 . All
proceedings are stayed. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07266 Holmes-v-Ward, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status and motion hearing held. Plaintiff's response to
defendant's motion to strike rebuttal opinions of Dr. James
L. Franklin pursuant to FRCP 26(a)(2) by 12/17/04. [55-1]
Defendant's reply by 12/27/04. Plaintiff's counsel advises
that they will be filing a motion to strike directed to
opinions of the defendnats expert by 12/27/04. Defendant's
response by 01/18/05. Plaintiff's reply by 02/01/05. Set
status and hearing on both said motions for 02/10/04 at
10:30 a.m. Scott W. Spaulding is given leave to file his
appearance as additional counsel for defendant. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-08568 Cty of Chgo-v-Chgo Rail Link LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing held and continued to 12/27/04 at 9:00 a.m. The
parties will need additional time to finalize the
settlement in this case. If plaintiff files a stipulation
to dismiss prior to the next status hearing, the status
will be stricken and parties will not need to appear.
Mailed notice.
1:02-cv-09246 Coles-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file his
response to defendant City of Chicago's motion for summary
judgment is granted. The plaintiff's response is due by
12/14/04. The defendant City of Chicago's reply is due by
01/07/05. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09317 Countrywide Hm Loans, et al-v-Eisenberg, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Filed
North Shore Holdings motion to vacate order of default
[23-1]. Motion is denied without prejudice. Defendant TCF
National Bank's motion to amend judgment of foreclosure to
correct scriveners error is granted [21-1]. The judgment of
foreclosure is amended to reflect that TCF's mortgage was
recorded 10/5/01 instead of 4/5/01. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09333 Simmons Foods Inc-v-Brandt
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning:
Pretrial conference held. Ruling on pending motions in
limine by 12/28/04. Parties should exchange demonstrative
exhibits by 12/28/04. (Entered Final Pretrial Order.)
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09369 Gage-v-Metro Water, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/13/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00714 USA-v-Coke
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
James Coke : Status hearing held; continued to 3/3/05 at
9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to exclude time from 12/10/04
to 3/3/05 is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00797 USA-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Dana L Williams, Teresa Allen : Status hearing held;
continued to 3/1/05 at 9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to
exclude time from 12/10/04 to 3/1/05 is granted [0-1].
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
defendant Dana L Williams : Defendant Dana Williams is
granted permission to travel outside of the Northern
District of Illinois. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00873 USA-v-Bledsoe
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
David Bledsoe : Ruling on trial issues reset to
01/06/2005 at 11:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01103 USA-v-Wasz, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Robert Cicero : Pursuant to defendant's unopposed
request, sentencing set for 12/16/04 is reset for 12/20/04
at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01136 USA-v-Herrera, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Jesus Herrera, Marco Thomas, Gerardo Recendiz, Armando
Navar and Juan Carlos Jerez : Status hearing held and
continued to 02/03/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to
exclude time from 12/10/04 to 02/03/05 as to defendant's
Jesus Herrera, Marco Thomas, Gerardo Recendiz, Armando
Navar, Juan Carlos Jerez is granted. [0-1] Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00923 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Prins, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/10/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. George W. Lindberg from the Hon. Blanche M.
Manning in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13 of the
Internal Operating Procedures. (For further detail see
order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01118 Dwyer-v-Unum Life Ins Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Planitiff Joseph Dwyer included a motion to reconsider as
part of his response to defendant's motion in limine. Any
future requests for relief must be made via separate motion
and noticed up before the court. In interest of judicial
efficiency, however, the court will consider Dwyer's motion
to reconsider. The defendants may respond by 12/20/04.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01215 Ross-v-Briley, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
Settlement conference held. Settlement reached. The
parties will submit to the district judge a stipulation to
dismiss pursuant to settlement. All matters subject to the
referral having been concluded, the referral is hereby
terminated. Terminating the case referral to Hon. Sidney
I. Schenkier Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01741 Church-v-IL DOC, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/14/05 . No notice
1:03-cv-02108 Adams, et al-v-Vlge of University, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Final pretrial conference held. Case is held for trial
1/4/05 on joint trial call. Telephone conference, to be
initiated by counsel, is set to 12/23/04 at 9:00 a.m. to
discuss scheduling and possibility of settlement.
Plaintiffs' motion to bar testimony of gang membership is
deferred pending making of a foundational offer of proof by
defendants. Plaintiffs motion to bar introduction of
particulars of convictions is granted, with the possibility
of reconsideration as to Heard's mob action conviction if
an appropriate foundation can be laid and subject ot Rule
403. Defendants' motion to bar evidence of confinement
following arraignment is denied, as the evidence is
relevant to the malicious prosecution claims. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03579 Tinerella-v-Trinidad
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: As
more fully explained on the reverse of this order,
plaintiff's petition for an award of attorneys' fees is
denied [30-1]. Costs are awarded in her favor in the amount
of $2,195.73. Notice mailed judge's staff
1:03-cv-04291 Wawryniuk-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Jury
trial held. No notice
1:03-cv-04431 Bugner-v-NE Il Commuter RR
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:15 1/31/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05123 Nedzvekas-v-LTV Copperweld, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
(Entered Agreed Order to Extend Deadline of File
Dispositive Motions.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05401 Smith-v-Farley
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning: The
plaintiff has file a "motion for production of Court
documents is denied [23-1]". Plaintiff states that he needs
these documents for an appeal, bu the Seventh Circuit
dismissed his appeal in January of 2004 and it is far too
late to seek a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court.
Accordingly, his motion is denied. Mailed notices by
judge's staff.
1:03-cv-05454 VisionTek LLC-v-Lewis, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : It is
hereby ordered that defendant MiTAC International
Corporation's oral motion for entry of an order granting
Fred Foreman leave to withdraw his appearance in this
action on behalf of MiTAC is granted. (Entered Order)
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05617 Bolden, et al-v-Stroger, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held. No notice
1:03-cv-05636 EEOC-v-Caterpillar Inc
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 01/18/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant's
motion to compel is granted [48-1] in part and entered and
continued in part. Documents to be submitted to Judge
Pallmeyer in chambers for in camera inspection. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05809 Hoffmann, et al-v-Chase Manhattan Bk, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Plaintiff
having filed a stipulation of dismissal as to defendant
Trans Union LLC on 06/22/04, and a stipulation to dismiss
defendant Experian Information Solutions on 12/09/04, these
defendants are dismissed with prejudice and without costs.
Case closed. Pretrial conference set for 12/16/04 and jury
trial set for 01/24/05 are vacated. terminating case
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05811 Murry, et al-v-Amer Mtge Banc, Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: For the
reasons provided on the reverse of this minute order, the
court denies Paragon Home Lending, LLC motion for
reconsideration of the court's amended memorandum opinion
and order of 07/09/04 [doc. no. 79-1]. The court grants
Paragon an extension of time to answer the complaint to and
including 12/17/04 [doc. no. 79-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06574 McPencow-v-Metra
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Pursuant to stipulation, this cause is hereby dismissed
with prejudice. This is a final order. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06820 Amer Massage Therapy-v-Folkers, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 10:15 2/3/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07096 Schwartz-v-Natl Van Lines Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Defendant
National Van Lines, Inc.'s Rule 35 motion for examination
of plaintiff is granted [61-1] in part and denied in part,
as stated in open court. First scheduled exam to take
place on 12/31/04. Second scheduled exam to take place on
01/17/05. Reasonable costs of the second exam will be
incurred by the defendant. Expert report to be turned over
by the close of business on 01/21/05. Expert discovery to
close 03/04/05. Status hearing set for 01/20/05 at 9:00
a.m. to stand. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07203 Gercken-v-NE IL Reg Commuter
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Parties
having filed a stipulation to dismiss, this case is
dismissed with prejudice and without costs. Pretrial
conference set for 12/09/04 and jury trial set for 01/18/05
are vacated terminating case. (Entered Agreed Order of
Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07204 Amethyst Cop, The-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
Status hearing set for 01/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. (Entered
Stipulated Order for Preliminary Injunction with Asset
Freeze and Other Relief.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07423 Reszotko-v-Stoy, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing reset to 10:00 1/14/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07477 Safety Natl Casualty-v-Dominicks Finer Food
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 12/28/04 .
In court notice
1:03-cv-07494 Indeck Power Equip-v-Ring Power Corp
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Motion hearing held. Defendant's motion to compel discovery
[87-1] is entered and continued to 12/17/04 at 10:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07667 Dixon-v-Rector, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Final
pretrial conference held., Parties' various motions are
granted in part and denied in part [16-1], [21-1].
Defendant's motions in limine 3 and 11 are deferred until
trial. Ruling on defendant's objection to exhibit 14 is
deferred until trial. The Monell claim must be tried
separately. Whether it will be tried in a bifurcated
proceeding with the same jury will depend on how long the
rest of the trial takes. Within one week parties shall
provide the court with legal memoranda on the issues left
open at the pretrial conference, and with a list of the
draft 7th Cir. Jury instructions. (See reverse of minute
order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08224 Griggs-v-Jones, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : This case
has been referred to Judge Denlow to conduct a settlement
conference. Judge Denlow requires full compliance with the
enclosed standing order before conducting a settlement
conference. The parties shall jointly contact the
courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel, at 312/435-5857 with
mutually agreeable dates or appear on 10:00 1/11/05 to set
a settlement conference date. Because of the volume of
settlement conferences conducted by Judge Denlow, once a
settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no
continuance will be granted without a motion showing
extreme hardship. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08557 Graham-v-Jenkins, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
Settlement conference set for 2:00 12/20/04. Status
hearing set for 12/16/04 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08558 Covenant Air & Water-v-Cleaner Living Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: All matters
relating to the referral of this action having been
resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge.
Status hearing set for 2/24/05 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08869 Reyna-v-Sternes, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: For
the reasons stated on the reverse side of this minute
order, petitioner's motion for leave to appeal in forma
pauperis is denied without prejudice. (See reverse of
minute order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08886 Marketstaff Inc-v-Marketstaff of IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to vacate the dismissal order
[32-1] and for leave to file a final order [32-2] heard and
continued to 01/07/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08910 US SEC-v-Stoffer, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/10/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08933 Krueger-v-Empress Casino, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 12/17/04 . No notice
1:03-cv-08940 Intl Star Registry-v-SLJ Grp Inc
Docket Date: 12/16/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing reset from Decmeber 10, 2004 to December 17, 2004
at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:03-cv-09353 Coursey-v-Police Ofc, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo: Status
hearing held and continued to 06/03/05 at 10:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's motion for relief from judgment under
Fed.R.Civ.P.60 is granted. Plaintiff is given 14 days to
file his amended complaint. Discovery is ordered closed on
06/01/05. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00120 USA-v-Londono, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Sandra Londono : Status hearing held and continued to
1/3/05 at 1:15pm. This Court finds that the time from
today to and including 1/3/05 continues to be excludable.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Sandra Londono : Defendant's oral motion for Robert Clarke
to withdraw and to have new counsel appointed is granted.
Robert Clarke is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for
defendant. A panel attorney will be appointed for
defendant Londono. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00125 USA-v-Taylor, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
defendant Willie Wilson : Status hearing held and
continued to 2/4/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00129 USA-v-Meeks, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
defendants: Status hearing held and continued to
03/02/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to exclude time
from 12/10/04 to 03/02/05 as to defendants Chester Meeks
and Wallace Nunn is granted [0-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00147 USA-v-Fawell, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Ronan Potts : Amended motion of the United States for
entry of preliminary order of forfeiture is granted [65-1].
(Entered Amended Preliminary Order of Forfeiture). Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00243 USA-v-Stephenson
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason as
to Robert Stephenson : Case called for arraignment on
superseding indictment. Defendant refused to come to court.
Arraignment reset to 12/15/04 at 1:15 p.m. before
Magistrate Judge Mason. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00260 USA-v-Simpson
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Robert Simpson : Jury deliberations continues. Mistrial
declared. Jury discharged. Trial ends. Status hearing
set for 12/13/04 at 10:00am. No notice
1:04-cr-00418 USA-v-Madden
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
John P Madden: Status hearing held and continued to
2/4/05 at 10:00 a.m. Any pretrial motions will be due
within 3 weeks. Time from this day until the next status
hearing is excluded for pretrial motions and trial
preparations under 18:3161(h)(8)(B)(iv). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00474 USA-v-Jackson, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Mia Jackson : Status hearing held. Defendant withdraws
her plea of not guilty and enters a plea of guilty to the
indictment in this case. Defendant informed of her rights.
Judgment of guilty entered. Case referred to the
probation department for a presentence investigation.
Sentencing set for 3/30/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00524 USA-v-Gonzalez
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Juan Gonzalez : Change of plea hearing held. Defendant
withdraws plea of not guilty to count 2 and enters plea of
guilty to count 2. Defendant informed of rights. Judgment
of guilty entered. Cause referred to Probation Office for
a presentence investigation. Sentencing set for 2/11/05
at 10:30 a.m., Status hearing held. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00537 USA-v-Love, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Tyron Love, Debra Loggins, Nicole Reynolds, Mario Johnson :
Status hearing held; continued to 3/3/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Joint oral motion to exclude time from 12/10/04 to 3/3/04
at 9:30 a.m. is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00783 USA-v-Lyle
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Ondrae
Lyle : Arraignment and plea on the superseding indictment
is set for Thursday, 12/16/2004 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00858 USA-v-Boyle
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to
defendant John E Boyle : Defendant's agreed motion to
attend the funeral services and reception for Nick M.
Lococo is granted [19-1]. (Entered Agreed Order). Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00879 USA-v-Gutierrez
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Jose Angel Contreras Gutierrez : Status hearing held and
continued to 02/01/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to
exclude time from 12/10/04 to 02/01/05 as to defendant Jose
Angel Contreras Gutierrez is granted [0-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00915 USA-v-Mendoza, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
defendant Salvador Mendoza : Detention hearing held.
Defendant ordered detained as a risk of flight. Draft order
to follow. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
defendant Indalecio Mendoza-Contreras : Detention hearing
held. Defendant ordered detained as a risk of flight.
Draft order to follow. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
defendant Ruben - Mendoza : Detention hearing held and
continued to 12/21/04 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00993 USA-v-Knighten, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Corey B
Knighten : At the request of the parties, the preliminary
examiantion is reset for 12/17/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01023 USA-v-Alvarez, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Marina
Garcia : Preliminary examination hearing set for 12/23/04
is stricken and reset to 12/22/04 for 1:00 p.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01039 USA-v-Ambriz-Castrejon, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman as to
Gabriel Ambriz-Castrejon : Preliminary examination hearing
and detention hearing called. Defendant waives his right
to a detention hearing. Order defendand detained pending
further court proceedings. Defendant waives his right to a
preliminary examiantion. Enter a finding of probable cause;
order defendant bound to the U.S. District Court for
further proceedings. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman as to
Jorge Arceo : Preliminary examination held. Enter a
finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the
U.S. District Court for further proceedings. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman as to
Cesario Hernandez : Preliminary examination hearing and
detention hearing held. Enter a finding of probable
cause; order defendant bound to the U.S. District Court for
further proceedings. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman as to
Rudy Martinez : Preliminary examination hearing held.
Defendant waives his right to a detention hearing. Order
defendant detained pending further held., Enter a
finding of probable cause; order bound to the U.S. District
Court for further proceedings. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01059 USA-v-Foster
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
Juwana Foster : Arraignment and plea set for 12/14/2004
is re-set to 12/16/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01072 USA-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
all defendants: Government's oral motion to unseal complaint
is granted. Government's oral motion for leave to file an
amended complaint adding Exhibits A and B is granted. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Jose Luis Garcia : Interpreter sworn. Initial appearance
proceedings of Jose Luis Garcia held. Defendant appearsin
response to arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Enter order appointing Patrick W. Blegen to
represent defendant for initial appearance proceedings.
Defendant to remain in custody pending preliminary
examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and detention
hearing set for 12/16/04 at 2:00pm. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Miguel Naranjo : Interpreter sworn. Initial appearance
proceedings of Miguel Naranjo held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Carlos Gonzalez appears on behalf of John DeLeon
as counsel for defendant. Defendant to remain in custody
pending preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm
and detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 3:30pm. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Peter Gomez : Initial appearance proceedings of Peter
Gomez held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on
12/10/04. Defendant informed of rights., Enter order
appointing Helen Kim to represent defendant. Defendant to
remain in custody pending preliminary examination and
detention hearing set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm. (Entered
Order Appointing Counsel) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Juventino Benavides : Initial appearance proceedings of
Juventino Benavides held. Defendant appears in response to
arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of rights., Enter
order appointing William O. Walters to represent
defendant. Defendant to remain in custody pending
preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and
detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 3:30pm. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Eduardo Abitia-Silva : Interpreter sworn. Initial
appearance proceedings of Eduardo Abitia-Silva held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest on 12/10/04.
Defendant informed of rights., Enter order appointing
attorney Carl P. Clavelli to represent defendant.
Defendant to remain in custody pending preliminary
examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and detention
hearing set for 12/15/04 at 1:00pm. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Javier Rojo : Initial appearance proceedings of Javier
Rojo held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on
12/10/04. Defendant informed of rights. Enter order
appointing Standish E. Willis to represent defendant.
Defendant to remain in custody pending preliminary
examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and detention
hearing set for 12/16/04 at 2:00pm. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Ricardo Baeza : Interpreter sworn. Initial appearance
proceedings of Ricardo Baeza held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Enter order appointing Linda Amdur to represent
defendant. Defendant to remain in custody pending
preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm. and
detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 1:00pm. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Larry Wilson : Initial appearance proceedings of Larry
Wilson held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on
12/10/04. Defendant informed of rights., Michael D.
Walsh appears as counsel for defendant. Defendant to
remain in custody pending preliminary examination set for
12/17/04 at 2:00pm and detention hearing set for 12/15/04
at 3:30pm. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Ramiro Guerrero : Interpreter sworn. Initial appearance
proceedings of Ramiro Guerrero held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of
rights., Joseph R. Lopez appears as counsel for
defendant. Defendant to remain in custody pending
preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and
detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 3:30pm. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Salvador Orozco : Initial appearance proceedings of
Salvador Orozco held. Defendant appears in response to
arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of rights. Enter
order appointing James Anthony Shapiro to represent
defendant., Defendant to remain in custody pending
preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and
detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 1:00pm. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Jose Pena : Interpreter sworn. Initial appearance
proceedings of Jose Pena held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Carlos J. Gonzalez appears as counsel for
defendant. Defendant to remain in custody pending
preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm and
detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 1:00pm. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Valentin Salazar : Interpreter sworn. Initial appearance
proceedings of Valentin Salazar held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/10/04. Defendant informed of
rights., Enter order appointing Robert Clarke to
represent defendant., Defendant to remain in custody
pending preliminary examination set for 12/17/04 at 2:00pm
and detention hearing set for 12/15/04 at 3:30pm. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01074 USA-v-Hamilton, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Vincent Hamilton : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest on 12/9/04.
Defendant informed of rights. David T. Cherney appears
as counsel for defendant. Defendant to remain in custody
pending preliminary examination and detention hearing set
for 12/17/04 at 1:30 p.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Cleve Jackson : Initial appearance proceedings of Cleve
Jackson held. Defendant informed of rights. Enter Order
appointing Helen Kim to represent defendant. Defendant to
remain in custody pending preliminary examination and
detention hearing set for 12/17/04 at 1:30 p.m. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Lavonas Troupe : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest on 12/9/04.
Defendant informed of rights. Stuart V. Goldberg appears
as counsel for Defendant. Defendant to remain in custody
pending preliminary examination and detention hearing set
for 12/17/04 at 1:30 p.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01076 USA-v-Martinez
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
defendant Miguel Martinez : Arrest warrant issued as to
Miguel Martinez. No notice
1:04-cv-00174 Jackson, et al-v-Maram
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held. No notice
1:04-cv-00527 Mtge Elec-v-Rodriguez, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Filed
plaintiff's motion for order of dismissal [9-1]. Motion
granted. It is hereby ordered that judgment of foreclosure
and sale heretofore entered 10/1/04 by this Court is hereby
vacated with fees waived. It is further ordered that this
matter is dismissed. (Entered order.) Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-00659 Directv Inc-v-Hernandez
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
Pursuant to the order of 12/2/04 granting plaintiff's
request for entry of default judgment, the status hearing
set for 12/14/04 is stricken. All matters relating to this
referral having been resolved, the referral is terminated.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00698 Hollinger Intl Inc-v-Hollinger Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Plaintiff's
unopposed oral motion for an extension of time until
12/15/04 in which to file its motion to compel regarding
its first document request is granted. Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-00955 Garrett, et al-v-Rodriguez, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning:
Defendant David Claudio's application to proceed in forma
pauperis is denied [10-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01116 Laborers PWFd, et al-v-MW Rem Ent Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/17/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-01180 Blalock-v-St of IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 5/6/05 . Discovery
ordered closed on 4/30/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01305 Schwab-v-Chase Western Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Settlement conference reset for 2:00 12/17/04 on Court's
own motion.Previously scheduled date of 12/16/04 was
entered in error. Mailed and telephoned notice
1:04-cv-01521 Childress-v-Natl RR Passenger, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Parties
having filed a stipulation to dismiss, this case is
dismissed with prejudice and without costs. Terminating
case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02286 Walz-v-Fed Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/13/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Martin C. Ashman :
Settlement conference held. Status hearing set to 10:15
1/10/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02345 Wilson, et al-v-Peslak, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Response
to defendants' Peslak, Dekiel and Disantis' motion to
dismiss second amended complaint [38-1] is to be filed on
or before 1/18/05. Reply is to be filed on or before
2/1/05. Ruling to be by mail. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-02359 MacCormac Clg Inc, et al-v-Philadelphia
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held. Stipulation to dismiss shall be filed
by 12/23/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02389 NE Reg Commuter RR-v-Kiewit W Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Arlander Keys for
plaintiff's motion for sanctions or to set revised trial
date and discovery schedule, defendant's motion for leave
to file response to plaintiff's motion for sanctions, and
plaintiff's second motion to compel discovery, for
discovery sanctions or for other relief Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-02646 Chavez-v-Evans, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : The
court previously dismissed Mr. Chavez's Section 2254
petition was time-barred and denied his motion for a
certificate of appealability. While the court finds that
resolution of the limitations issue is not debatable amoung
jurists of reason, it declines to find that Mr. Chavez's
appeal is frivolous. Because he is indigent, his motion for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal is granted.
His motion for appointment of counsel on appeal is denied
without prejudice, [37-1] as this motion must be presented
to the Seventh Circuit. The clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this order to the Seventh Circuit. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02768 Paidar-v-Fleet Boston
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/3/05. This
court adopts the parties discovery plan. Plaintiff's
retained experts disclosed by 1/31/05, reports provided by
2/15/05. Defendant's retained experts disclosed by
3/15/05, reports provided by 4/1/05. Discovery ordered
closed on 6/15/05. Dispositive motions to be filed by
7/15/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02783 Walgreen Co-v-Zantop, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg : Status
hearing reset to 2:30 1/13/05 . Status set for 12/15/04 is
stricken. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-02793 Rockwell Tech Grp-v-Turn-Key Tech Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : By
agreement, status hearing set for 12/13/04 is reset to 9:00
on 12/17/04. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-02806 USA-v-Jiminez Landscaping, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
conference set for 1/7/05 at 1:30 p.m. Parties are
reminded that the Judge Nolan requires compliance with her
standing order prior to conducting a settlement conference.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03013 Citifinancial Mtge-v-Keys, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Plaintiff's motion for default order [16-1] and motion for
summary judgment of foreclosure [15-1], are withdrawn.
Hearing date of 12/16/04 is vacated. Status hearing set to
01/12/05 at 9:30 a.m. for presentment of motion to
dismiss. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03021 Polka, et al-v-United Pac Ind Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
Settlement conference held. Settlement cannot be reached
at this time. The matter is set for a status conference on
2/10/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
1:04-cv-03169 Hub Grp Inc-v-PB Express Inc
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber: The
court's minute order dated 11/30/04 is correct to read as
follows: There being no objection, Hub Group to answer or
otherwise plead to the counterclaim by 12/15/04. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03209 Lewis-v-Chgo School Reform
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
(Entered Agreed Protective Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03230 Miraki-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/11/04 before Magistrate Judge Morton
Denlow in Courtroom 1350. Parties shall deliver a copy of
an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
days before the initial status hearing. If the parties
have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
the submission of the previously filed initial status
report is sufficient. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/11/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
Denlow in Courtroom 1350. Parties shall deliver a copy of
an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
days before the initial status hearing. If the parties
have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
the submission of the previously filed initial status
report is sufficient. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03242 Webster-v-Rudolph, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/21/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-03610 O'Reily-v-Ashcroft, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Respondent's
motion for summary judgment is granted in part [6-1].
Petitioner's constitutional claims (and the duplicative
portion of the declaratory count relating to the
constitutional claims are rejected. The parties should be
prepared to promptly address the effect of the Supreme
Court's upcoming decision in Benitez v. Wallis, when it is
rendered. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03658 Beeler-v-Salton Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Enter
Memorandum Order. Plaintiff's motion for approval of
selection of lead counsel is granted (0-3). This Court
finds the declaration to be persuasive, and accordingly the
firms of Miller Faucher and Cafferty LLP and Lerach
Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP are appointed to
serve in that capacity. NO opinion is of course expressed
here as to the amount of any appropriate fee award to lead
counsel if and when this action may prove successful,
either through settlement or at trial. (Entered Memorandum
Order). Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-03734 Cement Lock Grp LLC-v-Gas Tech Inst, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Morton Denlow for
settlement conference. Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : This case
has been referred to Judge Denlow to conduct a settlement
conference. Judge Denlow requires full compliance with the
enclosed standing order before conducting a settlement
conference. The parties shall jointly contact the
courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel, at 312/435-5857 with
mutually agreeable dates or appear on 10:00 1/13/05 to set
a settlement conference date. Because of the volume of
settlement conferences conducted by Judge Denlow, once a
settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no
continuance will be granted without a motion showing
extreme hardship. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03880 Colon-v-USPS
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 01/04/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03964 Chao-v-Atash Fire & Safety, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Status hearing reset to February 24, 2005 at 9:30a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04720 Church-v-Ahmed, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/14/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04876 Cox-v-Doe 1, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held and continud to 10:00 1/14/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04883 Moriarty, et al-v-Anderzunas
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 1/6/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04905 Mardis-v-Cook County
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/14/05 at which time
discovery schedule will be set.
1:04-cv-04945 USA-v-Lyons, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Because
the Complaint is short and the tainted, portions of the
Answer affect so many of its assertions, the entire Answer
is stricken, but with leave being granted of course to file
a self-contained Amended Answer in this Court's chambers on
or before 12/22/04. (Entered Memorandum Order) Notices
mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04948 SEC-v-Zahn, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
(Entered Consent Judgment of Defendant Philip J. Sexauer.
terminating party Philip J Sexauer (Attachment). Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04987 Bd Trst N IL BenFd, et al-v-All Pro Plumbing Inc
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : It is
hereby ordered that the default judgment entered on 9/30/04
and modified on 11/19/04 is vacated in its entirety. This
case is dismissed with prejudice. (Entered Agreed Order to
Vacate Default Judgment and Dismiss with Prejudice). No
notice
1:04-cv-05023 Baron, et al-v-Bd of Dir of Baron
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Status
hearing held and continued to 12/29/04 at 9:00 a.m. This
Court orders that a principal of defendant be present at
the next status hearing. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05033 Trst Glaziers ArchM-v-Mangrum Glass and
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Plaintiff's motion for judgment in sum certain [7-1] and
prove-up hearing are continued to 01/14/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05323 Central States PenFd, et al-v-J & S Companies Inc,
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing set for 01/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05345 Niedospial-v-MBNA Amer Bk NA
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Status hearing held. Arbitration award having been
vacated, case is dismissed without prejudice. terminating
case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05384 Martinek-v-Cook Co Hosp, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing set for 1/13/05 is stricken. Settlement
conference set for 1/5/05 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 demand letter and
defendant's response letter to the courtroom deputy, room
2220, by 12/30/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05412 Degedeh-v-Sears Logistics Svc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
Settlement conference reset for 2:00 1/19/05 on request of
the parties. Settlement conference set for 12/21/04 is
stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05467 Makris-v-M L Med Billing Co
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Initial status hearing held for the purpose of setting a
date for the settlement conference. Attorneys who stepped
up on the status of this case are not counsel of record.
Status continued to 8:45 a.m. on 1/7/05. Attorneys with
primary trial responsibilities must be personally present
to discuss whether a settlement conference in this case
will be useful. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05490 Dobyne-White, et al-v-Potter, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Status
hearing held and continued to 6/17/05 at 9:30 a.m. Amended
complaint to be filed by 12/27/04. Defendat to answer or
otherwise plead on or before 1/10/05. Any amendments to
pleadings or joinder or parties to be filed by 2/15/05.
Dispositive motions to be filed on or before 6/30/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05586 Jones-v-Bohler
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file his
response [15-1] is granted. Plaintiff shall file his
response to the amended motion to dismiss [14-1] no later
than 01/10/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05663 Burek-v-Harck, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : By
agreement of the parties, the order entered on 11/04/04
finding defendants in default is vacated. [4-1] Status
hearing set for 01/14/05 at 10:00 a.m. (Entered Order.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05699 Slupkowski-v-US Govt, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Plaintiff's motion to close plaintiff's bank accounts of
Bank of America [8-1] is denied as moot because this action
was dismissed on 10/29/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05776 Doculex Inc-v-Xcellence Inc
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
(Entered Protective Order as Agreed.) Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-05833 Nawrot, et al-v-Ridge, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Pursuant
to stipulated dismissal by the parties filed on 12/03/04,
this complaint for mandamus is hereby dismissed without
prejudice with 30-days to reinstate, if not reinstated
within 30-days this complaint will be dismissed with
prejudice terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06002 Hamdan-v-S.O.S. Intrepreting, et al
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Defendant's motion to dismiss heard and the motion is
granted [8-1]. Plaintiff's federal claim is dismissed with
prejudice and her state law claim for defamation is
dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff's motion to
reconsider and her motion requesting the court to recuse
from the case are denied. Any other pending motion in this
case is also terminated as moot. terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06005 Perez-v-Petco
Docket Date: 12/13/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/10/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon in accordance with IOP Rule
13F2. (For further detail see order) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06052 Village Resorts Inc-v-Ramada Franchise Sys
Docket Date: 12/14/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : Status
hearing held. Discovery ordered closed on 4/29/05 . Any
dispositive motion is due 6/3/05 . Pretrial order will be
due by 7/29/05; and response to any motions in limine by
8/12/05. Pretrial conference set to 3:00 9/9/05 Jury trial
set to 9:30 9/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06093 IFC Cr Corp-v-Warner Robins Supply
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 1/6/05. Parties
shall make 26(a) disclosures, conduct a 26(f) conference no
later than 12/31/04, and be prepared to submit their
proposed discovery scheduling plan at the next status
hearing. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06145 Lukowsky-v-AEP Ind Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier
for settlement conference Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held with attorneys for both sides by
telephone. Status hearing continued to 9:30a.m. on 2/4/05
. The case is referred to Magistrate Judge Schenkier to
conduct a settlement conference. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06151 Iron Workers PenFd, et al-v-PS Deepe Constr Inc
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Prove-up hearing held. Judgment is entered in favor of
the plaintiffs and against the defendant in the amount of
$17,304.78. Any pending motion in this case is terminated
as moot. (Entered Judgment Order.) Terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06177 Raskin, et al-v-Kona Cafe Ent, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Plaintiffs motion for issuance of a rule to show cause as
to defendants, Michelle Wolke Portman, individually and as
agent for; Kona Cafe' Beans, Inc. and Jason Portman is
granted [7-1]. Plaintiffs' counsel to submit order with
agreed date of 1/10/05. Counsel must personally serve order
on defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06212 Mudgett-v-Centegra Hlth Sys
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 12/16/04 . Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-06215 Bonds-v-Skokie Mtr Sales Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Motion by
defendant Skokie Motor Sales Inc to stay pending
arbitration is denied [3-1] in the light of the Court's
12/9/04 ruling. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06234 Rosas-v-Comfort
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Status hearing held. Parties having represented to the
court that all issues in this case are resolved, this
action is hereby dismissed. Any pending motion in this case
is terminated as moot. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06249 Storey-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/14/05 per scheduling conflict .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06275 Powell, et al-v-SVT LLC
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 12/15/04 to 9:00 2/1/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06284 Gibson-v-Baillie Lumbar Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/20/05 per scheduling conflict .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06306 Brown-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Judge
Denlow has adopted the following procedures for Social
Security Disability Benefit Review cases. The parties
should promptly consult with each other on the following
topics: 1) do the parties agree to a voluntary
remand to the Commissioner?; 2) if not, the parties should
discuss an agreed upon briefing schedule and notify Judge
Denlow's courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel (312-435-5857) of
that briefing schedule. Oral argument will be scheduled
unless both parties expressly waive oral argument in their
brief. Judge Denlow believes oral argument is helpful in
focusing the issues for decision. In the event the parties
have not notified the court of an agreed upon briefing
schedule, they shall appear for status on 1/13/04 at 10:00
a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Judge
Denlow has adopted the following procedures for Social
Security Disability Benefit Review cases. The parties
should promptly consult with each other on the following
topics: 1) do the parties agree to a voluntary
remand to the Commissioner?; 2) if not, the parties should
discuss an agreed upon briefing schedule and notify Judge
Denlow's courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel (312-435-5857) of
that briefing schedule. Oral argument will be scheduled
unless both parties expressly waive oral argument in their
brief. Judge Denlow believes oral argument is helpful in
focusing the issues for decision. In the event the parties
have not notified the court of an agreed upon briefing
schedule, they shall appear for status on 10:00 1/13/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06359 Nigussie-v-Achim
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Reply in support of motion [9-1] to be filed by 12/17/04.
Hearing set for 12/21/04 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06481 Auto Mech WPFd-v-Sanders
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/14/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06662 Bryant-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 2/14/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-06913 Erwin Pearl Retail-v-RN 124/125 Co LLC
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
Telephone status conference held. On defendant's request,
and without objection, the settlement conference set for
12/16/04 is reset to 01/07/05 at 9:00 a.m. The
previously-set dates for exchange of settlement letters,
and their delivery to chambers, remains unchanged. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07195 Brewer-v-Cook Co Hosp
Docket Date: 12/16/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett:
Brewer's application to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP")
is granted [3-1]. Brewer's motion for appointment of
counsel is denied [4-1], without prejudice, because he has
not made any attempt to secure counsel on her own. Brewer
may renew his motion for appointment of counsel later in
the proceedings if good faith attempts to secure counsel
are unsuccessful. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07204 Fed Trade Comm-v-120194 Canada LTD, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing set for 01/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. (Entered
Stipulated Order for Preliminary Injunction with Asset
Freeze and Other Relief). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07215 Armstrong-v-GM Corp
Docket Date: 12/13/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/10/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown pursuant to Local Rule 72.1 for
discovery supervision, settlement conference and all
nondispositive pretrial motions. (For further detail see
order) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07490 Fix-A-Dent Inc-v-Qwikway Dent Tech, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/8/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07500 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Voltl, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon: This
action is dismissed without prejudice pursuant to parties'
stipulation. The government's motion to dismiss complaint
to foreclose mortgage [3-1] is moot. Status hearing on
12/22/04 is vacated terminating case. (Entered
Stipulation and Agreed Order of Dismissal). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07632 Watson-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/7/04. The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07642 Pace-v-Intl Mill Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/6/05 at 9:00 am. At the status
hearing, the parties are to report on the following: 1.
Possiblity of settlement in the case; 2. If no possibility
of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery
necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is
directed to advise all other parties of the court's action
herein and to forward a copy of the court's procedure
guidelines to defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07648 Bailey-Naik-v-Naik
Docket Date: 12/15/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : The
petitioner's motion for hearing [4-1] is granted.
Petitioner's motion for access to the minor child [5-1]
heard. Response to the motion will be due by 12/23/04; and
any reply by 1/6/05. Ruling set for 1/14/05 at 10:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07677 Santiago-v-Rodriguez, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/9/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07683 Bennett-v-Chgo Police Dept, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/10/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07687 Microsoft Corp-v-Era Soft Corporation, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/9/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07689 Chgo Tile Inst WPlan, et al-v-Janyk Tile & Marble
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/10/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07736 EEOC-v-PJR Enterprises Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/6/05 at 9:00 am. At the status
hearing, the parties are to report on the following: 1.
Possiblity of settlement in the case; 2. If no possibility
of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery
necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is
directed to advise all other parties of the court's action
herein and to forward a copy of the court's procedure
guidelines to defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07739 Noah-Burseth-v-Amer AL Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/8/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07747 Sheet Metal Wrkr WFd, et al-v-Advantage Air Corp
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/6/05 at 9:00 am. At the status
hearing, the parties are to report on the following: 1.
Possiblity of settlement in the case; 2. If no possibility
of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery
necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is
directed to advise all other parties of the court's action
herein and to forward a copy of the court's procedure
guidelines to defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07748 Petrovic-v-Aguirre
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/6/05 at 9:00 am. At the status
hearing, the parties are to report on the following: 1.
Possiblity of settlement in the case; 2. If no possibility
of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery
necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is
directed to advise all other parties of the court's action
herein and to forward a copy of the court's procedure
guidelines to defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07781 FTC, et al-v-Capital Acquisitions, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : By
agreement of the parties, the TRO is extended to 1/13/05,
Hearing before Magistrate Judge Nolan set for 12/10/04 is
stricken and reset for 1/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-07798 Davis-v-Darmantchev, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/8/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07812 Chgo Reg Coun PenFd, et al-v-Boaz Fine Carp Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30 a.m. on 3/1/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07860 Awad, et al-v-Dept Homeland Sec, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 1/27/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07877 Borre, et al-v-Ameriquest Mtge Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing set to 9:30 3/22/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07881 USA-v-Hafeez
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/9/05 .The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07882 USA-v-Foster
Docket Date: 12/13/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/10/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Ruben Castillo from the Hon. Charles P. Kocoras
for the reasons indicated on the reverse of this form.
(For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07883 USA-v-Gibbs
Docket Date: 12/14/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/10/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. John W. Darrah in accordance with IOP 13F1. (For
further detail see order) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07902 Woods-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 2/2/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07908 USA-v-6,252 Explosive
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/16/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07918 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Washington
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 3/3/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07927 Chavarry-v-United Food Comm Wk
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Filed
plaintiff's motion to set time for hearing [3-1] and
shorten time for filing answer [3-2]. Motion entered and
continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/10/05. No notice
1:04-cv-07939 United Food Workers, et al-v-Moa Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 3/1/04 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 3/1/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07940 Johnson-v-Greczek, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/16/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07947 Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-Master Painters Corp, et a
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/11/05 .The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07950 Chgo Reg Coun PenFd, et al-v-W Displays Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 3/2/05 , in Courtroom
2103. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07961 Zabinski-v-Quebecor World
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set to 9:15 2/16/05 pursuant to Rule 16 of the
F.R.C.P. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07996 CNA Fin Corp-v-Napadow
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order is
granted. [4-1] Enter order granting plaintiff's motion for
temporary restraining order. Hearing on plaintiff's motion
for preliminary injunction [4-2] is set for 12/21/04 at
10:00 a.m. Plaintiff is to post a bond in the amount of
$5,000.00. [4-1] (Entered Order Granting Plaintiff's motion
for Temporary Restraining Order.) Notices mailed by judge's
staff
3:95-cr-50025 USA-v-Renteria, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Roberto Rodriguez : United States' petition for remission
is granted [134-1]. Enter order. (For further detail see
order attached to the original minute order.) Mailed notice
3:99-cr-50058 USA-v-Duarte, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Mario M. Duarte : United States' petition for remission is
granted [76-1]. Enter order. (For further detail see order
attached to the original minute order.) Mailed notice
3:00-cv-50365 Bermudez-v-Ahrens, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Final Pretrial conference held. Plaintiff's motion for
Peter Nolte to withdraw as attorney is granted [20-1].
Plaintiff given leave to substitute counsel [21-1]. Status
hearing set for 12/22/04 at 1:30pm. open court notice
3:03-cr-50054 USA-v-Rozycka, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Robert Karolkiewicz : Defendant's pretrial motions filed.
Answer brief to motion due 1/07/05. Reply to answer brief
due 1/18/05. Ruling on defendant's pretrial motions will be
by mail. Status hearing held and continued to 1/18/05 at
11:00 am. If a party is not going to file a response or
reply, it is that party's obligation, within the time frame
established by this order, to so notify the court in
writing. USA's oral motion for the time of 12/10/04 to and
including 1/18/05 to be deemed excludable under 18 USC
3161(h)(1)(f) and 18 USC 3161(h)(7) is granted [0-1].
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Dorothy Kawa : Status hearing held and continued to
1/18/05 at 11:00 am. Defendant's oral motion for an
extension of time to 1/18/05 to file pretrial motions is
granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for the time of 12/10/04
to and including 1/18/05 to be deemed excludable under 18
USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50190 Bell, et al-v-Woodward Gov Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiffs' motion to require defendant to transmit
designated documents for copying is granted [212-1] as
stated in open court. Defendant is given to 12/17/04 to
deliver the files designated in Exhibits 1 and 2 to DTI for
scanning. Defendant places on record that they believe that
they have complied with 90% of the files already. mailed
notice
3:03-cv-50284 Stoltenburg, et al-v-Miller Excavating, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Pursuant to request of counsel, telephonic discovery
conference reset for 10:00 12/28/04 . Telephoned notice
3:03-cv-50357 DirecTV, Inc.-v-Marti
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference reset for 10:00 2/3/04 . Fact
Discovery ordered closed on 2/3/05. Defendant to respond
to outstanding discovery by 12/23/04. Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50407 Peyton-v-Haynes, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 3/16/05. Time
to file amended complaint extended to 1/14/05. Time under
FRCP 4 to effect service extended to 3/14/05. No notice
3:03-cv-50459 Carrizales, et al-v-Bd of Ed Rkfd 205
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to set new discovey
scheduling to 1:30 1/26/05 . No notice
3:03-cv-50501 DirecTV Inc-v-Le
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Due
to the unavailability of the judge, damages hearing reset
for 11:00 2/3/05 . Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50502 DirecTV Inc-v-Leonard
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : For
the reasons stated on the reverse, it is the Report and
Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that DIRECTV's
motion for default [6-1] be allowed and an order of default
judgemnt be entered against Dawn Leonard. The Magistrate
Judge also recommends that a hearing be held to determine
the amount of damages and whether Leonard qualifies as a
"person who manufactures, assembles, modifies, imports,
exports, sells, or distributes any electronic, mechanical,
or other device or equipment" under 47 USC, section
605(e)(4). The parties are given ten days from service of
this order, as calculated under rule 6, to appeal to Judge
Philip G. Reinhard, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 72. For
further detail see order on reverse side of the original
minute order. mailed notice
3:04-cr-50004 USA-v-Linder
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Michael G Linder : Status hearing held in lieu of pretrial
conference. Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty.
Defendant enters plea of guilty to counts 1 & 2 of the
superseding indictment and agrees to forfeiture. Defendant
informed of rights, including Blakely rights. Judgment of
guilty entered. Cause referred to the probation office for
a presentence investigation. Sentencing set for 1:30 p.m.
on 3/11/05. Jury trial set for 12/13/04 cancelled.
Defendant's bond to stand with the following modifications:
1) Defendant shall not leave this country. 2) Defendant
must report any travel to pretrial services prior to said
travel, although defendant does not need authority for the
travel. (For further detail see order on the reverse side
of the original minute order.) Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50005 USA-v-Schreier
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Fred Schreier : Defendant's agreed motion for leave to
travel is granted [52-1] in that defendant is granted
permission to travel outside the Northern District of
Illinois from 12/10/04 through 12/17/04. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50013 USA-v-Gallardo, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Jorge Luna, James Orsinger : Status hearing held and
continued to 1/14/05 at 10:15 am. Defendant's oral motion
for an extension of time to 1/14/05 to file pretrial
motions is granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for the time of
12/10/04 to and including 1/14/05 to be deemed excludable
under 18 USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50019 USA-v-Gonzalez, et al
Docket Date: 12/14/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Sandra Hernandez : Status hearing held and continued to
1/14/05 at 2:00 p.m. USA's oral motion for excludable time
from 12/10/04 through and including 1/12/05 pursuant to 18
USC 3161(h)(7) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50025 USA-v-Rogers
Docket Date: 12/10/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Duane
Gary Rogers : At the request of the defendant's attorney
and by agreement of the government and Probation Officer,
the sentencing hearing is reset to 1/28/05 at 10:00 a.m.
The date of 12/16/04 is stricken and no one should appear
on 12/16/04. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50030 USA-v-Crowdus, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Troy Crowdus, Charity Randolph : Status hearing held and
continued to 1/14/05 at 10:00 am. Defendant's oral motion
for an extension of time to 1/14/05 to file pretrial
motions is granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for the time of
12/10/04 to and including 1/14/05 to be deemed excludable
under 18 USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50059 USA-v-Robbins
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Heath A Robbins : Status hearing held and continued to
12/22/04 at 10:30 am. 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 12/10/04
to and including 12/22/04 to be deemed excludable under 18
USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50005 Gilligan-v-Aetna US Healthcare, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference to report on mediation set for 1:30
12/22/04 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50051 DirecTV Inc-v-Freiwald
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Due
to the court's unavailability, damages hearing reset for
11:00 2/3/04 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50052 DirecTV Inc-v-Bacino
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : Due
to the unavailability of the judge, the discovery
conference is reset for 10:00 2/3/05 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50129 Ciomber-v-Coop Plus Inc
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 3/4/05 .
No notice
3:04-cv-50137 Gile-v-Natl Wildlife Fed
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
mailed notice: Parties report cause settled. Parties given
to 1/10/05 to file stipulation to dismiss. Court retains
jurisdiction to enforce settlement.
3:04-cv-50208 Ford-v-Singer Mental Hlth, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 10:00
3/21/05 . Telephoned notice
3:04-cv-50348 Fringer-v-McHenry Co Sheriff's
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing reset to 1:30 12/17/04 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50399 Kampmier-v-Emeritus Asst Living, et al
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. Case management order
approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 1/6/05. Amendment of
pleadings due by and Fact Discovery ordered closed on
5/31/05. Dispositive motions due 6/30/05. FRCP 26(a)(2)
reserved. Depositions are limited to 3 hours with one each
at 6 hours. Discovery conference to set settlement
conference set for 1:30 3/9/05 . No notice
3:04-cv-50440 Jalapeno Pepe's Inc-v-Lee Co
Docket Date: 12/10/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 1/7/05 . No
notice
3:04-cv-50445 R, et al-v-Rkfd Pub Sch Dist
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/12/05 at 1:30pm.
Plaintiff's motion to consolidate this case with 04c50456
for DISCOVERY PURPOSES is granted. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50456 Bd of Ed of Rkfd Pub-v-Il St Bd of Ed, et al
Docket Date: 12/13/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/10/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney : This
case is consolidated with 04c50445 for DISCOVERY PURPOSES.
Status hearing set for 1/12/05 at 1:30pm. mailed notice
This report shows minute orders that have been entered onto the court docket as of the time at the top of this report.