Minute Orders Entered
1:80-cv-05124 USA, et al-v-Bd of Ed Cty of Chgo
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Motion to extend the 12/17/04 publication date for
Majority-To-Minority transfer opportunities to and
including 12/22/04 is granted. [1120-1] Mailed notice
1:91-cr-00015 USA-v-Johnson
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Lenear Johnson: Lenear Johnson's motion for clarification
and stipulation motion and order [0-1] is denied. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:93-cr-00635 USA-v-Fort, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon as to
James Fort: Defendant James Fort having waived hearing, the
agreed request to modify the conditions of supervision is
granted. The defendant shall be placed at the Salvation
Army Correctional Center for a period up to 90 days. Mailed
notice
1:95-cr-00034 USA-v-Tinsley, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon as to
Steven Charles Tinsley : Rule to show cause hearing set on
12/22/04 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant is ordered to be present.
Mailed notice
1:97-cv-03002 Mapp-v-Cooper, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/17/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Amy J. St. Eve from the Hon. Charles P. Kocoras .
(For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:97-cv-04278 Kemper/Prime Ind Prt, et al-v-Montgomery Watson
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Minute
order and memorandum opinion and order dated 03/31/04 are
corrected to strike the following: "...this case is
dismissed with prejudice...This is a final and appealable
order." The judgment entered 03/31/04 is vacated. This case
is pending. Status hearing set for 1/21/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:98-cv-01752 Simon, et al-v-Baxter Healthcare, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 10:15 1/13/04 per scheduling conflict.
Mailed notice
1:98-cv-02896 Creative Computers-v-Solai & Camerson Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/13/05 per scheduling conflict.
Mailed notice
1:98-cv-03432 Johnson-v-Washington, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/7/05. Parties
are to advise the Court if the witness is located prior to
the next court date. Mailed notice
1:98-cv-07909 Shapo, et al-v-Engle, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 11:00 12/20/04 to 10:30 12/20/04 .
Telephone notice
1:99-cr-00473 USA-v-Santana, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Daniel Santana : The defendant shall participate in the
Salvation Army Corrctional Center for a period of one
hundred twenty (120) days and continued participating in
all drug aftercare treatment per direction of the Probation
Officer. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-03393 Chi-Lites, et al-v-San Juan Music Grp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : At the
request of the parties, settlement confernece is reset to
01/06/05 at 10:00a.m. The parties will need more time to
finalize their settlement agreement. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-06906 Liberty Mtl Ins Co-v-Constr Mgt Svc Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing held; continued to 9:00 a.m. on 01/19/2005. The
parties will need additional time to prepare the settlement
documents. If plaintiff files a stipulation to dismiss
prior to the next status, the hearing will be stricken and
parties will not need to appear. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00153 USA-v-Fadeyi, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
defendant Michael Fadeyi : Nunc Pro Tunc 10/12/04:
Defendant's motion for re-sentencing is denied for the
reasons stated in open court. Forfeiture amount is
recalculated to $121,000.00. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Michael Fadeyi : Defendant's unopposed motion to supplement
the record on appeal [159-1] and enter the corrected
judgment order is granted. [159-2] Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00274 USA-v-Mares-Martinez, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Victor Najera : Government is directed to serve a copy of
motion for declaration of forfeiture of bail [316-1] on
defendant. Defendant's response, including address
information of person who posted bond money or property is
due 1/10/05. Government's reply is due 1/18/05. Status
hearing set to 1/20/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00282 USA-v-Rodgers, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
Dwayne Bennet: Continued rule to show cause hearing held.
Defendant remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshal.
Probation to determine by 1/12/05 if there is treatment
available. Rule to show cause hearing continued to
1/12/05 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
Dwayne Bennet: The Probation Officer is directed to provide
the U.S. Marshal service with copies of defendant's medical
records from the Suburban Cook County Tuberculosis
Sanitarium District forthwith. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00753 USA, et al-v-Bravo, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen as to
David Schwanbeck : Status hearing held and continued to
03/03/2005 at 10:00 a.m. Defendant shall be released
forthwith. Maile notice
1:00-cv-01046 Gear, et al-v-Emergency Med Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file response to
defendants' motion for summary judgment instanter is
granted. [59-1] Telephoned notice
1:00-cv-02534 Tidwell-v-Briley, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo : The
petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied
and the case is terminated. The Illinois Attorney General's
request to substitute Warden Briley for Warden Page as the
named respondent is granted. Any pending motion in this
case is terminated [44-1] as moot. Entered Memorandum
Opinion and Order. terminating case Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:00-cv-07347 Brown-v-Bloomquist, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set for 12/23/04 is stricken and reset to 2/23/05
at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-07879 Whitmore-v-Hurley, et al
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 1/5/05 from 12-27-04. Mailed notice
1:00-m -00131 USA, et al-v-11018-11020 SW Hwy, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
Movant's motion to reassign related cases [54-1]. Motion is
entered and briefed as follows: Response on or before
1/21/05. Reply on or before 2/20/05. Ruling will be made by
mail. Mailed notice
1:01-cr-00019 USA-v-Goodman
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Samuel
Goodman Jr: Defendant appeared with coursel. Rule to show
cause hearing held. The court finds that the defendant
violated #1 and #2 contained in the Probation Officer's
Special Report. The offender, Samuel Goodman's supervised
release is revoked. Samuel Goodman is incarcerated for
period of 12 months. The court will imposed a period of
supervised release with this sentence. The defendant shall
sururender on Monday, 12/20/2004. Mailed notice
1:01-cr-01044 USA-v-Truong
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
defendant Khahn Ban Truong : Defendant surrenders to the
U.S. Marshal in response to the bench warrant. Defendant's
counsel waives his presence. Rule to show cause hearing
set for 01/05/05 at 2:00 p.m. Defendant to remain in
custody. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-00140 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Woodfield Paving Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 1/12/05.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-01674 Fairbanks Capital-v-Onofrio, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate order in part [38-1] the
12/02/2004 order directing plaintiff to file an affidavit
identifying the entity that holds equitable and legal title
to the note on, or before 12/14/2004 is hereby vacated.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-01754 Flexicorps Inc-v-Trend Tech Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Plaintiff's motion to extend fact discovery cut-off to
January 31, 2005 is granted [115-1]. Plaintiff's 26(a)(2)
disclosures due 1/31/05, and defendant's on 3/1/05. Expert
discovery ordered closed 4/15/05. Status hearing set to
2/3/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-01993 Q Sales & Leasing-v-Quilt Protection Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Pretrial
conference held. NO notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Pretrial
conference held and continued to 1/11/05 at 10:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-03328 Burton-v-Evans, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : By
agreement, this cause is dismissed with prejudice and
without costs with leave to reinstate on or before 1/13/05.
Upon failure to file a timely motion to reinstate, the
dismissal with prejudice will become final in all events on
1/14/05. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the
settlement. Pretrial conference date of 1/14/05 and trial
date of 2/22/05 are stricken. terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:01-cv-05540 HotSamba Inc-v-Caterpillar Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing reset to 10:15 1/12/05 per scheduling conflict .
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09269 IFC Cr Corp-v-Re-Box Pkg Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 1/5/05 from 12/30/04. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09587 Haslund-v-Simon Prop Grp Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
(Entered Request for Instructions). This Court respectfully
requests instructions from the Court of Appeals as to
whether a modification or clarification of the mandate may
or may not be appropriate to take account of the issue of
unpaid vacation pay referred to in that letter. Mailed
notice by judge's staff
1:02-cr-00464 USA-v-Carman, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
defendants Richard Carman, Jerome Carman, Alberto Rodriguez
: Sentencing reset to 03/15/05 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed
notice
1:02-cr-00678 USA-v-Grossman, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Donald Grauer: Government's agreed emergency motion for
extension of time until 1/7/05 to file its forfeiture brief
[177-1] is granted. Any response to be filed by 1/11/05.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Dale Tarantur: Pursuant to defendant's request,
sentencing is set for 1/21/05 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00683 USA-v-Latham
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen as to
Johnny Ray Latham : Status hearing held. Regarding
special report. No notice
1:02-cr-00730 USA-v-Martinez, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Martin Martinez : Sentencing not held. Status hearing is
set for 1/19/05 at 9:15am. Sentencing hearing is set for
2/11/05 at 10:00am. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00836 USA-v-Smith
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Kevin L Smith : Status hearing reset to 01/18/2005 at
9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00877 USA-v-Suggs
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
defendant John Suggs : Defendant's motion to strike second
amended judgment and to amend first amended judgment is
granted [37-1] [37-2]. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01043 USA-v-Solano
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Juan Manuel Solano : Hearing for modification to the
conditions of supervised release set for 01/07/2005 at 9:30
a.m. Notices mailed by judge staff
1:02-cr-01054 USA-v-Costinos, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen as to
defendant Yousef Pira : Status hearing set for 12/16/04
is stricken and reset to 01/13/05 at 10:00 a.m. Timeis
hereby excluded to 01/13/05 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F).
No notice
1:02-cr-01101 USA-v-Ghilarducci, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to August
C Ghilarducci, Ronald J Richardson : The parties appeared
and avised the Court that they will not proceed with the
jury to decide the forfeiture issues. Forfieture issues
will be decided during the sentencing phase. Jury
discharged. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-00372 Manning, et al-v-Dye, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Jury trial held and continued to 9:30 12/20/04 . No
notice
1:02-cv-01233 Lee-v-Bernard, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Defendants' motion for leave to depose incarcerated
plaintiff [56-1], is granted. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-01777 Pettiford-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Settlement conference held. Parties were able to reach an
agreement to settle the case, subject to approval by the
Cook County Board. 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-03016 AXA Corporate-v-Underwriters
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Pretrial conference held. Settlement conference is set for
2:00 p.m. on 01/07/2005. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03576 Thomas-v-Potter
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted. (See
reverse of minute order.) [28-1] Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03747 Barnett, et al-v-Strom, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing reset to 9:00 1/11/05 . Telephoned notice
1:02-cv-05549 Davis-v-Howse, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler: Enter
order directing ASCAP to turnover 75 percent of all
royalties due and owing to Steven Howse a/k/a Layzie Bone or
Layzie Bone Recordings LLC to the Patterson Law Firm Client
Trust Account. The remaining 25 percent of Howse's or Layzie
Bone Recordings LLC's royalties shall continue being paid to
the California State Franchise Tax Board. (Entered Order.)
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06185 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Metro Concrete, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 12/23/04. No
notice
1:02-cv-06296 Walley-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
(Entered Agreed Qualified Protective Order.) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06946 Brown, et al-v-Burlington N Santa, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 02/11/05 at 10:30
a.m. Motion hearing held. Chicago Union Station Company's
motion for entry of substitution of attorneys is granted.
Daniel Cray, and brian Butcher of Iwan, Cray, Huber,
Horstman & VanAusdal are given leave to withdrawn their
appearances as counsel for defendant Chicago Union Station.
Dennis Cusack of Johnson & Bell is given leave to file his
appearance as counsel for defendant Chicago Union Station.
Any motion by the defendants directed to the plaintiffs'
expert disclosures shall be filed no later than 01/05/05.
Plaintiffs' response in opposition shall be filed no later
than 1/19/05. Defendants' reply in support of their motion
shall be filed no later than 02/02/05. Hearing on the
motion is set for 02/11/05 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07527 Craig-v-Sears Roebuck & Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Plaintiff's motion to compel defendant Kevin Keleghan to
produce discovery is denied [148-1] on the basis that the
material will be produced promptly. Plaintiff's reply in
support of motion to compel is denied as moot. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-07664 Fairbanks Capital-v-Ingram, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Hearing reset to 9:15 a.m. on 01/12/2005 on defendants
motion to vacate eviction [23-1]. No court appearance
required on 01/05/2005. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07734 Bolden-v-Homewood, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Defendant's motion to amend the judgment, pursuant to
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e) [46-1], is granted.
The parties joint agreement to dismiss Officer Bartelson
from the action is granted. It is so ordered. Terminating
party Bartleson. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-07754 Plump-v-Kraft Foods N Amer
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
Defendant Kraft's motion for summary judgment is granted
[45-1]. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Case
terminated. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07882 Weeks-v-Vlg of Oak Pk
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing set for 1/4/05 at 9:00 a.m. Agreed order of
dismissal was to be filed by 12/2/04, and has not been
received. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08167 Flexicorp Inc-v-Beck
Docket Date: 12/27/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 1/31/05 and
defendant's on 3/1/05. Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on
2/3/05 . Expert dis covery ordered closed on 4/15/05 .
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08678 FTC, et al-v-Pac 1st Ben LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
The referral of this matter having been assigned to
Magistrate Judge Geraldine Soat Brown, an initial status
hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Brown on
1/6/05 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 1812. The parties shall
deliver a copy of an initial status report providing the
information required by the enclosed order setting initial
status report to the courtroom deputy (room 1808) three
business days before the initial status hearing. Notice
mailed by judge's staff.
1:02-cv-08811 Special Exceptional, et al-v-IL St Bd of Ed, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Motion for voluntary dismissal is granted [23-1]. Case
dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09197 Popoff-v-Accenture
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Defendant's motion to extend the deadline for filing reply
in support summary judgment to 12/17/04 is granted [50-1].
Telephoned notice
1:02-cv-09317 Countrywide Hm Loans, et al-v-Eisenberg, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : This
Court's 12/10/04 minute order is amended to reflect that
TCF's mortgage was recorded 04/05/01 instead of 10/05/01.
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00512 USA-v-Dunkel
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Glenn J Dunkel: Status hearing held and continued to
12/11/04 at 9:00 a.m. Court directs Mr. Dunkel be moved
to facility in which psychiatric services (in addition to
medication) are available. Order excludable time to
continue pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(iv) and
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00689 USA-v-Villasenor, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Gabriel Maldanado-Siller : Sentencing set for 12/17/04 is
stricken by telephone request of Assistant United States
Attorney. Parties are required to contact coutroom deputy
when ready to proceed. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00822 USA-v-Johnston, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Charles Ross: Arraignment and plea on the second
superseding indictment is set for 12/20/04 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Derek
Wilson: Arraignment and plea on the second superseding
indictment is set for 12/20/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00922 USA-v-Duff, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Terrence Dolan: Defendant's motion to continue the trial
date [138-1] heard and continued. Parties are directed to
seek the opinion of defendant's physician regarding the
possibility of any postponement of his surgery. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to all
defendants: Government's motion to seal in camera motion
[140-1] is granted. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00925 USA-v-Iecho
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Odicho Iecho: Status hearing held. Trial re-set for
9/12/05 at 9:30 a.m. Excludable time to continue pursuant
to 18:3161(h)(I)(F). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00961 USA-v-Berry
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
defendant Jeffrey Berry : Defendant's motion to dismiss
the indictment is denied [39-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00977 USA-v-Hervey, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
defendants Anthony Hervey, Gloria Hervey, Ronald Jackson :
Arraignment on superseding indictment set for 01/05/05 at
11:30 a.m. Excludable time to continue pursuant to
18:3161(h)(10(f). No notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
defendant Sean Loggins : Change of plea hearing reset for
12/23/04 at 1:30 p.m. Order excludable time to continue
pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(I) for plea negotiations.
Telephoned notice
1:03-cr-01064 USA-v-Kashif, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
defendant Maher Nubani : Status hearing held and
continued to 01/25/05 at 9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to
excluded time from 12/17/04 to 01/25/05 is granted. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Waseem Kashif : Status hearing held. Defendant
withdraws his plea of not guilty and enters a plea of
guilty to the indictment in this case. Defendant informed
of rights. Judgment of guilty entered. Case referred to
the probation department for a presentence investigation.
Sentencing set for 3/30/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01075 USA-v-Punzo, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Anival Punzo: Defendant's motion to substitute bond [47-1]
is granted upon submission of appropriate paperwork. Mailed
notice
1:03-cr-01076 USA-v-Campos
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Miguel Alberto Campos : By agreement Miguel Albert Campos
is permitted to travel to Mexico to visit his ailing father
between 12/17/04 and 01/16/2005. (Enter agreed order)
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00327 Hicks-v-Co of Cook IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant's
motion for summary judgment [37-1], is granted with respect
of Counts III and V, and is denied with respect to Counts
I, II and IV. Status hearing set for 01/06/05 at 9:30
a.m. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00760 Ridge Chrysler Jeep, et al-v-Daimlerchrysler Svc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing held; continued to 1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. The Court
will rule on the motion to strike [141-1] and plaintiffs
motion to compel [155-1] by mail within a short date.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00801 Duenes, et al-v-Beck
Docket Date: 12/27/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 1/31/05 and
defendant's on 3/1/05. Expert dislocure ordered closed on
4/15/05. Status hearing set to 9:30a.m. on 2/3/05 . No
notice
1:03-cv-01043 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Pineda, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
Plaintiff's motion to amend judgment of foreclosure [6-1],
is granted. (Entered Order; Amended Judgment of
Foreclosure.) No notices
1:03-cv-01086 Ludwig, et al-v-Pilkington N Amer
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing set to 2:00 12/20/04 . Telephone notice
1:03-cv-02117 Bell-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : For the
reasons discussed in the memorandum opinion and order
attached hereto, defendant Woods' motion to dismiss [37-1]
is granted. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : For the
reasons set forth in the memorandum opinion and order
attached hereto, defendant City of Chicago's motion for
summary judgment [25-1] is granted in part and denied in
part. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed
notice.
1:03-cv-02550 Izadifar-v-Loyola Univ, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/25/05 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
for leave to file second amended answer on behalf of
defendants Loyola University of Chicago, Stephen Slogoff,
M.D. and Anthony Barbato, M.D. [39-1] is denied for the
reasons stated oraly in open court. Discovery is ordered
closed on 02/25/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02723 Countrywide Hm Loans-v-Woods
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
Plaintiff's motion to amend judgment of foreclosure [10-1],
is granted. (Entered Order; Judgment of Foreclosure.) No
notices
1:03-cv-02984 Smith-v-Niles Dist 219, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : The
briefing schedule on defendant's motion for summary
judgment [32-1] is extended in that defendant's response to
said motion is extended to 01/31/04. Plaintiff's reply is
extended to 02/21/05. The Court will rule by mail. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-03058 Crestview Vlg-v-Martinez, et al
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 1/5/05 from 12/28/04. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03353 USA-v-Vasquez-Reyes
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : The
petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied [1-1]
terminating case. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-04102 Lody-Rhodes-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Pursuant to the stipulation to award attorney fees under
the Equal Access to Justice Act, the Court awards attorney
fees and costs in the amount of $4,700.00, paybable to
Ashley S. Rose, pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice
Act, 28 U.S.C. 2412. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04263 Walker, et al-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04575 Favela, et al-v-Cicero, Two of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
This matter having been referred to Magistrate Judge
Geraldine Soat Brown for a settlement conference, an
initial status hearing is hereby set before Magistrate
Judge Brown at 9:00 on 12/21/2004 in courtroom 1812 for the
purpose of setting a date for the settlement conference.
Counsel for parties shall review the enclosed Standing
Order for settlement conference before appearing for the
initial status hearing. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-04589 Boler Co-v-Arvinmeritor Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/17/04 Terminating the case referral
to Hon. Ian H. Levin and motions [58-1] [59-1[ [60-1]
[60-2], pursuan to IOP 14(B). The case is referred to the
Hon. Morton Denlow . (For further detail see order.)
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04612 Hightower-v-Leonardo's Catering
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/25/05 . No
notices required, advised in open court.
1:03-cv-04619 Burke-v-Phillip, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo: Motion
to dismiss by the Village of Evergreen and Phillip Rizzo is
denied [41-1]. Defendants rely on Illinois Procedural law.
In the federal case, federal law applies. The case will
proceed on plaintiff's original complaint. Discovery is
ordered closed on 5/15/05. Any dispositive motion will be
due by 6/15/05. Pretrial order will be due by 8/30/05; and
response to any motions in limine by 9/13/05. Pretrial
conference set for 9/23/05 at 3:00 p.m and trial set for
10/3/05 at 9:30 a.m. Status hearing set for 1/7/05 is
vacated. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04922 Steele, et al-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05063 Zeidler-v-A & W Rest Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Motion hearing held. Status hearing set for 01/06/05 is
reset to 1/20/05 at 9:45a.m. For the reasons stated on the
records, defendant's motion to extend time to serve Rule
26(a)(2) disclosures is granted. Defendant's Rule 26(a)(2)
disclosures and reports shall be served no later than
01/14/05. Mailed notice by judge's status
1:03-cv-05064 Cooper-v-Kaupas, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing reset to 1/28/05 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff's motion
for leave to file Rule 2-622 Affidavit is granted pursuant
to discussion held in open court [43-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05636 EEOC-v-Caterpillar Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : On
12/10/04, the court entered and continued defendant's
motion to compel [48-1]; having now reviewed the requested
materials in camera, the court denies the motion without
prejudice. (See reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed
by judge's staff
1:03-cv-05761 Vison Church-v-Vlg of Long Grove
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's response to defendant's motion to quash [53-1]
or for protective order [53-2] is due on or before 1/7/05.
Defendant's reply to plaintiff's response is due on or
before 1/21/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05767 Rusin-v-United AL
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 4/24/05 . Defendant's
motion for summary judgment is due 5:00 2/1/05 .
Plaintiff's response due 2-28-05. Reply to answer brief
due 3-11-05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05876 Wright-v-FBI, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's motion for extension of discovery period is
granted. [17-1] Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05880 Wilder, et al-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06062 US EEOC, et al-v-Hamilton Commc Grp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: The parties
will need additional time to prepare the settlement
documents. A status hearing is set for 1/19/05 at 9:00
a.m. If plaintiff files the consent decree with this court
prior to the next status hearing, the status will be
stricken and parties will not need to appear. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06213 Weniger-v-Arrow Fin Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Briefing
schedule regarding defendants' motion to withdraw
admissions pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule
36(B) [36-1] is as follows: response to be filed by
01/04/05; reply to be filed by 01/11/05. Status hearing set
for 01/27/05 stands. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06295 Givens-v-Hunter, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Final Pretrial conference held. (See reverse for ruling).
Trial in this matter is set for 02/22/2005 through
02/25/2005. This matter is continued to 01/18/2005 at 10:00
a.m. at which time the court will rule on all outstanding
pretrial matters. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-06524 Hankins, et al-v-Equicredit Corp Amer, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06553 Houskins-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file response brief
instanter is granted [24-1]. No notice
1:03-cv-06582 Gayton, et al-v-Victor Landscaping, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: Case
dismissed with prejudice pursuant to settlement
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06618 Adams, et al-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06687 Trepanier-v-Cook Co Forest, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/17/04 The case is referred to the
Honorable Michael T. Mason from the Hon. Mark Filip by
order of the Executive Committee. (For further detail see
reverse of order). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07266 JP Morgan Chase Bk-v-Wells, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate order in part the 12/01/04,
order directing plaintiff to file an affidavit identifying
the entity that holds equitable and legal title to the note
on, or before 12/17/04 is hereby vacated. [17-1] Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-07362 Kim-v-CHT Corp Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held. Motion for approval to be noticed up
for 1/19/05 at 9:30. No notice
1:03-cv-07494 Indeck Power Equip-v-Ring Power Corp
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Hearing on defendant's motion to compel discovery [87-1]
held and continued to 11:00 a.m. on 01/03/2005. Mailed
notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-07677 Northland Ins Co-v-Law Title Ins Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 3/1/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Law Title Insurance Company has leave to supplement Coutn I
to Counterclaim with Exhibit A. December 31, 2004 discovery
close date stricken.; to be reset at next status hearing.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08044 Mtge Elec-v-King, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate case is granted. [13-1]
Case reopened, Status hearing set for 2/3/04 at 9:00
a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08114 1st Natl Ins Co of-v-Belmontee Kaplan Dev, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/10/05 9:00a.m Plaintiff
only appeared; defendant failed to appear for status.
Defendant's response to plaintiff's motion for contempt
[26-1] to be filed by 12/30/04. Defendant's counsel to be
present at the next scheduled status hearing. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08189 Hamilton, et al-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08214 Karczynski, et al-v-CRT Sheet Metal Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. On joint oral motion, this action is
dismissed without costs with jurisdiction retained until
01/21/05 for purposes of enforcement of the settlement
agreement terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08252 Fox-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08486 Castro-v-Total Hm Hlth Care, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/6/05 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Minute order dated 10/27/04 is corrected as follows:
Dispositive motion cutoff is 01/07/05. [24-1] Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-08651 Tremble, et al-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08751 Walker-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08913 Thomsen-v-Roadway Express Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Oral
arguments set for 01/07/05 at 10:00 a.m. on defendant's
motion for summary judgment. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09168 Directv Inc-v-Hill
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
The referral of this matter having been assigned to
Magistate Judge Geraldine Soat Brown, an initial status
hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Brown on
12/22/04 at 9:45 a.m. in courtroom 1812. Notice mailed by
judge's staff
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/17/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown from the Hon. Paul E.
Plunkett pursuant to Local Rule 73.1 (For further details
see order). Terminating the case referral to Hon.
Geraldine Soat Brown Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09300 Horaitis-v-Mazur, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/28/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Discovery is ordered closed on 1/18/05. Defendant is
granted leave to file a motion for summary judgment on or
before 1/25/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00009 USA-v-Gonzales, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah as to
defendant Hugo Torres : It is hereby ordered that defendant
Hugo Torres conditions of release are modified to permit
him to travel to Mexico from 12/23/04 to 01/06/05 as
outlined in the attached agreed order. (Entered Agreed
Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00044 USA-v-Munoz
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Damien Munoz: By request of defendant's counsel, status
hearing set for 12/17/04 is stricken and reset to 1/5/05 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00131 USA-v-Watson-El
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
defendant George Watson-El : Status hearing held and
continued to 01/25/05 at 9:30 a.m. Joint oral motion to
exclude time from 12/17/04 to 01/25/05 is granted. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00190 USA-v-Ramirez-Urbieta
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Joe Juan Ramirez-Urbieta : Status hearing reset to
01/18/2005 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00280 USA-v-Gross
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Kerby
Gross: The sentencing hearing is reset to 1/12/05 at 9:30
a.m. The date of 12/20/04 is stricken-no one should appear
on 12/20/04. The Government to file a response to the
defendant's sentencing memorandum by 1/4/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00433 USA-v-Gutierrez, et al
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing set to 10:00 12/20/04 . No notice
1:04-cr-00463 USA-v-Smith
Docket Date: 01/06/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Robert Smith : Status hearing held and continued to
01/19/2005 at 1:00 p.m. Any disclosure to be submitted no
later than 03/05/2005. Time is excluded from today's date
to 01/19/2005 at 1:00 p.m. pursuant to 18 USC
3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00512 USA-v-Shimizu
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Hisashi Shimizu: Status hearing set for 2/2/05 at 9:30
a.m. Defendant appeared with counsel Gerald Collins.
Arraignment and plea held. Defendant waives indictment.
Defendant Hisashi Shimizu waived reading of the information
and entered a plea of not guilty to the information. At
the time the defendant is not requesting bond hearing.
Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal.
Pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B), time is excluded to and
including 2/2/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00531 USA-v-Upchurch, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Gary
Graves : When and if the parties are prepared to enter into
a plea agreement, they may call the Courtroom Deputy to
schedule a change of plea hearing. Santiago Proffer,
404(b) materials, Brady, Jencks, Giglio material, and any
other disclosures to be provided by 4/4/05. All pretrial
list of witnesses to be filed by 4/4/05. Any motions in
limine, proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions and
summary of indictment to be filed on or before 4/4/05.
Status hearing held; continued to 4/4/05 at 9:30 a.m. Trial
reset for 4/25/05 at 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B), time is excluded through and including
4/25/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00636 USA-v-Jara
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Mario Jara : Status hearing held. Defendant withdraws
plea of not guilty and enters plea of guilty to count 1 of
the indictment. Defendant advised of his rights. Enter
finding of guilty. Cause referred to Probation Department
for pre-sentence investigation report. The Probation
Officer is to give copies of any documents used to compute
criminal history and offense level to counsel for all
parties, on request. Sentencing is set for 03/03/05 at
3:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00649 USA-v-Crowder, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg as to
defendants: Status hearing re-set for 01/12/2005 at 9:00
a.m. Time is ordered excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A). Time begins 12/17/2004. Time ends
01/12/2005. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00650 USA-v-Hernandez, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Carmen Hernandez and Angel E Ayala : Status hearing held
and continued to 01/18/2005 at 1:15 p.m. Defense motions
are to be filed on or before 01/14/2005. This court finds
that the time from today to and including 01/18/2005 is
excludabel under 18:3161(h)(8)(a) and (b)(4),(b)(2) of the
Speedy Trial Act. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00682 USA-v-Mendoza, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Fabian Mendoza, Lauriano Mendoza, Jesus Noe Mendoza :
Defendants' motions for an extension of time to [77-1],
[76-1], [75-1] are granted. Reply is extended to 1/5/05.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Pascual Mendoza: Status hearing re-set for 1/19/05 at
10:30 a.m. Defendant's pretrial motion for an extension of
time to file pretrial motions [79-1] is granted to and
including 1/18/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00758 USA-v-Navarro-Fragoso
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jorge Navarro-Fragoso : Status hearing re-set for 1/5/05
at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00776 USA-v-Correa
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Jose
Jesus Correa : Status hearing By agreement of the parties
status heasring reset to 01/14/2005 at 9:30 a.m. 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-00789 USA-v-Meisch, et al
Docket Date: 01/06/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to all
defendants : Status hearing held and continued to
02/02/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Arraignment and plea held.
Defendants enters a plea of not guilty to all counts of the
superceding indictment. Same bond to stand as to both
defendant. Defendant Anderson's oral motion to amend bond
to allow travel outside of the Northern District of
Illinois is granted [0-1] as long as Pretrial Services is
notified of defendant's travel plan. Defendants' pretrial
motions by 01/28/2005. Defendants are excused from next
status hearing. Time is excluded from today's date of
02/02/2005 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F).
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00798 USA-v-Taylor
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Gregory Taylor: Petition for writ habeas Ad Prosequendum
[3-1] is granted. Order writ of habeas corpus ad
prosequendum issued as to Gregory Taylor returnable 1/5/05
at 9:30 a.m. (Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00813 USA-v-Pak, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Daniel J
Pak : Status hearing held. Change of plea set for
01/07/2005 at 1:45 p.m. 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) No notice
1:04-cr-00915 USA-v-Mendoza, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Salvador Mendoza: (Entered Order of detention pending
trial.). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00943 USA-v-Williams
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing set to 10:30 12/20/04 . Arraignment and bond
hearing. No notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Tomale E Williams : An indictment having been returned as
to defendant Willilams, the preliminary examiantion hearing
and detention hearing set for 12/17/04 is hereby stricken.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00954 USA-v-Lopez, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon as to
defendants Heriberto Lopez, Roman Ochoa : The Government
has complied with rule 16(1(a). Status hearing held. Final
pretrial motions due by 12/27/04. Final pretrial conference
set for 01/12/05 at 4:00 p.m. Change of plea, if any, by
01/12/05. Trial set for 02/02/05 at 9:00 a.m. Notice
mailed by Judge's staff notice
1:04-cr-00971 USA-v-Bravo
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to defendant
Luis Bravo : Status hearing held and continued to 01/19/05
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. v.
Tibboel, 753 F.2nd 608 (7th Cir. 1985). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00993 USA-v-Knighten, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Corey B
Knighten : Defendant waives his right to a preliminary
examiantion. Detention is not opposed by the defendant at
this time. Defendant is bound to the District Court in the
custody of the United States Marshal pending further
proceedings. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01000 USA-v-Hodges
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Edmund
Hodges : Detention hearing held. Order setting conditions
of release is stayed until the close of business Monday
12/20/04 to give the government an opportunity to take an
appeal to the emergency judge. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01025 USA-v-Branch
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Kirk
Branch: Status hearing set for 1/13/05 at 10:00 a.m.
Araignment held. Defendant Kirk Branch enters plea of not
guilty to the indictment. Defendant remanded to the
custody of the United States Marshal for the Northern
District of Illinois to be detained at the Metropolitan
Correctional Center until further order of court.
Attorney Charles J. Aron is appointed to represent the
defendant. Enter order excluding time pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(B)(iv) from 12/17/04 to 1/13/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01040 USA-v-Hodges
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Edmund
Hodges : Detention hearing held. Order setting conditions
of release set in case 40CR1000 is to stand for this case.
The order setting conditions of release is stayed until the
close of business, Monday, 12/20/04, to give the government
an opportunity to take an appeal to the emergency judge.
By agreement of the paries, the preliminary examination
hearing is continued generally. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01049 USA-v-Korpela, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler as to
Ned R Korpela : Arraignment held. Defendant enters plea
of not guilty. 16.1A comference to be held by 12/24/04.
Pretrial motions to be filed by 01/19/2005. Status
hearing set for 01/19/2005 at 10:00 a.m. The court finds
the interest of justice would best be served by excluding
time pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01072 USA-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Jose Luis Garcia: Case called for detention hearing.
Patrick W. Blegen is given leave to withdraw his appearance
as counsel for defendant. Paul Brayman is given leave to
file his appearance as local counsel for defendant.
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 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.
Preliminary examination hearing set for 12/17/04 is
stricken as to defendant Jose Luis Garcia. Defendant
shall remain in custody until further order of the court.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Eduardo Abitia-Silva: Case called for preliminary
examination hearing. Preliminary examination hearing
reset to 12/21/04 at 3:00 p.m. Defendant shall remain in
custody Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Javier Rojo: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Preliminary examination hearing reset to
12/21/04 at 3:00 p.m. Defendant shall remain in custody.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Ricardo Baeza: Case called for preliminary examination and
detention hearing. 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. The government and defendant
agree on certain conditions of release. Enter order setting
conditions of release. Defendant shall be released after
processing. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Larry Wilson: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. 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. Defendant shall remain in custody pending
trial or until further order of the court. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Salvador Orozco: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Preliminary examination hearing reset to
12/21/04 at 3:00 p.m. Defendant shall remain in custody.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Jose Pena: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Carlos Gonzalez is given leave to withdraw as
counsel for defendant. Ralph Eugene Meczyk is given leave
to file his appearance as counsel for defendant.
Preliminary examination hearing reset to 12/21/04 at 2:30
p.m. Defendant's counsel must be personally present.
Defendant to remain in custody. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Valentin Salazar: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Preliminary examination hearing reset to
12/21/04 at 3:00 p.m. Defendant shall remain in custody.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Peter Gomez: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Helen Joong Kim is given leave to withdraw her
appearance as counsel for defendant. Catherine O'Daniel is
given leave to file her appearance as retained 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. Detention hearing held. Government's oral
motion for detention of defendant is granted for the
reasons stated in open court. Defendant shall remain in
custody pending trial or until further order of the court.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01074 USA-v-Hamilton, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to
Vincent Hamilton, Cleve Jackson, Lavonas Troupe : No bond
set; detained by magistrate as to all defendants. No notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
defendant Vincent Hamilton : An indictment having been
returned as to defendant Hamilton, the preliminary
examination hearing and detention hearing set for 12/17/04
are hereby stricken. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
defendant Cleve Jackson: an indictment having been returned
as to defendant Jackson, the preliminary examination
hearing and detention hearing set for 12/17/04 are hereby
stricken. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
defendant Lavonas Troupe : An indictment having been
returned as to defendant Troupe, the preliminary
examination hearing and detention hearing set for 12/17/04
are hereby stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01076 USA-v-Martinez
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Miguel Martinez : Government's motion voluntary order of
dismissal without prejudice is granted. [3-1] (Enter order
of dismissal) case terminated Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01081 USA-v-Aguilara
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Jose
Gomez Aguilara : Counsel for Defendant advises the Court
that Defendant waives his right to a preliminary
examination and waives his right to a detention hearing
without prejudice. Defendant ordered bound to the District
Court for fruther proceedings in the custody of the U.S.
Marshal. Preliminary examination and detention hearing set
for 12/20/04 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01090 USA-v-Dismukes, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to
Michael Edwards : Initial appearance proceedings of
Michael Edwards held. Defendant appears in response to
arrest on 12/16/04. Defendant informed of rights., Enter
order appointing attorney Donna Ann Hickstein-Foley as
counsel for the defendant. Defendant to remain in custody
pending detention hearing set for 12/20/04 at 3:30pm.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01094 USA-v-Welge
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
David Michael Welge : Arraignment held. Defendant enters a
plea of not guilty to all charges. LR 16.1A conference
is to be completed by 1/14/05. Defense motions are due
1/7/05 followed by the Government's response on 1/18/05.
Michael Falconer is appointed to represent defendant. A
Status hearing set for 1/26/05 at 1:15 p.m. Bond set at
$4,500.00 Own Recognizance. This Court finds that the
time from today to and including 1/26/05 is excludable
under 18:3161(h)(1) and the Tibboel case. Government's
oral motion to unseal the indictment and arrest warrant is
granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01099 USA-v-Sandoval
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Juan
Sandoval : Romoval proceedings held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/16/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Enter order appointing Rose Lindsay as cousnel for
the defendant. Defendant waives his right to an identity
hearing. Defendant waives his right to a detention hearing.
Defendant ordered remove in the custody of the United States
Marshal to the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville for
further proceedings. (Enter order appointing counsel)
case terminated Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00039 Kinslow-v-Addus Healthcare Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier: For
the reasons set forth on the reverse side of this order,
the court respectfully recommends that defendants' motion
to strike plaintiff's motion to rescind the settlement
agreement be denied [88-1] as moot, and that defendants'
motion for entry of a dismissal order with prejudice
pursuant to agreement and Federal Rule 41(a)(1)ii) be
granted [88-2]. Specific written objections to the Report
and Recommendation may be served and filed within ten
business days from the date that this order is served. Fed.
R. Civ. P. 72(b). Failure to file objections with the
district court within the specified time will result in a
waiver of the right to appeal all findings, factual and
legal, made by this court to the report of recommendation.
See Videoviews, Inc. v. Studio 21, Ltd., 797 F.2d 538, 539
(7th Cir. 1986). All matters subject to the referral having
been concluded, the referral is hereby terminated. (See
reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-00044 Howard-v-Chgo Heights Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Pursuant
to the parties stipulation of dismissal with prejudice
filed on 12/16/04, this case is hereby dismissed with
prejudice each party to bear its own costs and attorneys'
fees. terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00174 Jackson, et al-v-Maram
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference set for 2:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00212 Duenas, et al-v-Trend Tech Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 1/31/05 and
defendant's on 3/1/05. Expert discovery ordered closed on
4/15/05. Status hearing set to 9:30 2/3/05 . No notice
1:04-cv-00504 Trst Auto Mechanics-v-Marine Svc Corp
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/25/05 . No
notices required, advised in open court.
1:04-cv-00540 Graham, et al-v-Cingular Wireless, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's motion to withdraw Maurice J. Salem as attorney
is granted [36-1]. Maurice J Salem is granted leave to
withdraw his appearance on behalf of plaintiff, Ramon
Hayes. Status hearing held and continued to 2/8/05 at 9:30
a.m. Ruling on pending motions to be mailed. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Plaintiffs' motion for order to file late response [19-1]
is denied. Defendants' motion to strike plaintiffs' brief
[26-1] is granted. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file an
appropriate Rule 60(b) motion, referring to a specific
provision of Rule 60(b), if there is a good faith basis in
the law for doing so. Plaintiffs shall file this motion on
or before 1/14/05. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Hayes motion to proceed in forma pauperis [30-1] is denied
as moot. A filing fee of $150.00 has already been recieved
on 01/23/04. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
This case has been dismissed, and Hayes' motions to sever
[31-1] and reopen [31-2] were stricken. Hayes' motions for
appointment of counsel [32-1] and [33-1] are therefore
denied as moot. The court notes, in addition, that Hayes
failed to follow the procedures outlined in Local Rule
83.36 to apply for appointed counsel. Moreover, the court
also notes that Hayes has indicated his willingness to pay
a contingency fee to an attorney who would represent him.
Hayes is therefore directed to the Chicago, Cook County, or
any other organized Bar Association that has a referral
service if he still requires representation. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Plaintiff Hayes' motions to sever [31-1] and to reopen case
[31-2] are stricken. Attorney Salem filed an appearance for
plaintiffs in this case on 01/23/04. Attorney Salem was
granted leave to withdraw from representing plaintiff Hayes
in this case on 12/17/04. Hayes filed these motions on
06/30/04. Hayes was therefore represented by counsel when
he filed these motions. "Hybrid representation" where a
litigant h as counsel and also attempts to represent
himself, is forbidden. Unites States v. Oreve, 263F.3d
669,672 (7th Cir. 2001). A trial court is within its
discretion to refuse to allow a litigant already
represented by counsel to represent himself. See United
States v. Chavin, 316 F.3d 666,671 (7th Cir. 2002). Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-00723 Bell-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00779 Trainor-v-SBC Commc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: This
court grants in part and denies in part SBC's motion to
dismiss [7-1]. The court grants the motion as to count III
(breach of contract) and count IV (fraud). The court denies
the motion as to count I (Title VII) and Count II (Equal
Pay Act). Trainor is granted leave to file a second amended
complaint within seven days. Entered Memorandum and
Order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00788 Sullivan, et al-v-Louis Jones Ent Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
This matter having been referred to Magistrate Judge
Geraldine Soat Brown for a settlement conference, an
initial status hearing is hereby set before Magistrate
Judge Brown on 12/22/04 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 1812 for
the purpose of settign a date for a settlement conference.
Counsel for parties shall review the enclosed standing
order for settlement conference before appearing for the
initial status hearing. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-00858 Koninklijke Philips-v-Beta Graphics Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Claim construction hearing of 12/20/04 is vacated. No
notice
1:04-cv-00941 Clark-v-Walker, et al
Docket Date: 01/11/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Defendant's agreed motion for extension of time to respond
to second amended complaint is granted [26-1] to and
including 12/17/04. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-00998 Intl Union Operating-v-R&W Clark Constr Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's motion for default judgment is granted.
(Entered Turnover Order and Order Amending Judgment).
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01041 Kasper-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Parties
have reached a settlement. Case is dismissed with leave to
reinstate by or on 1/21/05. Status hearing set for 12/20/04
is stricken. Any other pending dates are stricken. Any
pending motions are denied as moot. terminating case
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01247 Reed-v-TJX Co Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 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 1/17/05.Any
amendments to pleadings or actions to join other parties
shall be filed on or before 1/1705. Discovery ordered
closed on 8/1/05. The parties shall disclose expert
testimony pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2) on or before 7/1/05.
The parties may depose the other side's expert at any time
prior to 7/31/05. Motion dispositive is due 9/1/05
Pretrial order to be submitted on 12/19/05. Pretrial
conference set to 10:00 12/28/05. Jury trial set to 10:00
1/23/06. 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
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/17/04 Referring to Hon. Geraldine
Soat Brown the motion for entry of a cease and desist
[30-1] pursuant to Local Rule 72.1. (For further detail
see order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar:
Plaintiffs' class certification motion to be filed by
12/17/04; defendant to answer class certification by 2/4/04;
plaintiff to file a reply by 2/25/04. Ruling on the class
certification motion set for 10:00 a.m. on 3/31/05. After
the court review the brief, a ruling will be issued Monday
12/20/04 on the plaintiff's oral request to file a brief in
support of the class certification motion that is slightly
over the 15 page limitation. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01248 Lathom-v-City of Des Plaines, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 2/25/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-01305 Schwab-v-Chase Western Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: The
dispositive motion filing deadline of 12/15/04 has passed,
and no party has filed a motion to extend that deadline
prior to the cut-off date. Thus, the Court shall not accept
any dispositive motions. Parties shall be prepared to
schedule a date for trial at the next status hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01426 Porter Athletic-v-Draper Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/17/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Robert W. Gettleman from Hon. Marvin Aspen
pursuant to 28:294(b). (For further detail see order.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01432 Eromon-v-Grand Auto Sales Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Moran:
Defendant's motion to dismiss Count IV of plaintiff's
second amended complaint is granted [22-1] - count IV is
dismissed without prejudice. Entered Memorandum Opinion
and Order. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01577 Globe Amerada Glass-v-Jeeves, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Status hearing held. Counsel to comply with Rule 26
withing 21 days. Trial set 7/13/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-01959 Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-Torres Drywall Svc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg:
Hearing reset to 1/12/05 at 9:30 a.m. on plaintiffs' motion
for rule to show cause [13-1] why the third party citation
defendant, Walsh Construction Co. of Illinois should not be
held in contempt of court for failing to comply with the
order entered by this court on 11/18/04. No court
appearance is required on 1/5/05 as the court will not be
sitting on 1/5/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02268 Central States PenFd, et al-v-All Trailer Storage
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/17/04: This cause is referred to the
Hon. Nan R. Nolan from the Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon to
conduct hearings and enter appropriate orders on
plaintiffs' renewed motion for rule to show cause why
defendant and Beverly Kohlstrand should not be held in
contempt. (For further details see order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02285 Ralston-v-Victor
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
Judgment is hereby entered in favor of Bobby Leon Ralston
and against Herbert Victor on Counts I and II of the
amended complaint. Plaintiff is awarded damages in the
amount of $54,315.00 (See ordre for itemization.) The Court
finds that defendant Herbert Victor's conduct was wilful.
(Entered Judgment Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02352 Pinto, et al-v-Amer Meat Packing, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Plaintiff's response to defendant's motion to dismiss
pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) [14-1] is
due on or before 1/7/05. Defendant's reply is due on or
before 1/21/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02389 NE Reg Commuter RR-v-Kiewit W Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys :
Plaintiff's motion for sanctions or to revise discovery
schedule is granted in part and denied in part. The motions
for sanctions filed by both parties are denied. The parties
have been working diligently in an effort to settle this
case (which still may settle) and have exchanged a great
deal of discovery thus far. The issues in this case are
complex, which will require more depositions and document
production. Therefore, the deadline for completion of all
discovery and the filing of dispositive motions is extended
to 02/28/05. This is a final extension. Status hearing set
for 9:00 a.m. on 01/26/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02567 USA-v-Taylor
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Application for writ of continuing wage garnishment [6-1]
is granted. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02617 Bond-v-Utreras, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/17/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Arlander Keys for settlement conference. (For further
detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02776 Concorde Acpt Corp-v-Greater Inv Mtge, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Rule to
show cause hearing called. Plaintiff's counsel reports
that service was not possible on defendants at this time.
The rule to show cause is hereby vacated without prejudice
to refiling at a later date. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02793 Rockwell Tech Grp-v-Turn-Key Tech Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/10/05 at 9:00a.m.
Request of counsel for permission to withdraw granted.
Welsh & Katz and John Ambrogi granted leave to withdraw on
behalf of any defendants. As previously ordered, Turn-Key
is directed to make 26(a)(1) disclosures on or before
12/24/04. Plaintiff's motion for default to be filed by
01/10/05. Defendant Weinberg has leave to file cross claim
against Turn-Key prior to next status as well. Ruling on
all pending motions set for 01/10/05 at 9:00 [25-1] [17-1].
Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-02811 Jacques-v-ComEd Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: This court
did not receive any objections to Judge Denlow's order
dated, 11/29/04, this court hereby accepts the
recommendation of 11/29/04. [Doc #33] Defendants' motion to
dismiss and/or impose alternative sanctions is granted.
This action is dismissed for want of prosecution. Any other
pending motions are moot and terminated. This case is
closed. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03033 Kociecki-v-Citizens Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
This matter having been referred to Magistrate Judge
Geraldine Soat Brown for settlement conference, an initial
status hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Brown
on 01/05/05 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1812 for the purpose
of setting a date for the settlement conference. Counsel
for parties shall review the enclosed Standing Order for
Settlement Conference before appearing for the initial
status hearing. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-03125 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Mayton, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg:
Plaintiff's motion to vacate order in part the 12/01/04,
order directing plaintiff to file an affidavit identifying
the entity that holds equitable and legal title to the
note, or before, 12/14/04 is hereby vacated. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03238 Garber-v-Chgo Mercantile Ex, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : The
lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice for want of
prosecution pursuant to the prior order of this Court.
Plaintiff is given until 1/18/05 to move to reinstate this
case or this lawsuit may be dismissed without prejudice.
terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03262 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Three Colors Constr, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: This court
refuses to all defendant, Three Colors Construction Co. to
oppose any prove-up submitted by plaintiffs. (Entered
Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03295 Borushek, et al-v-Carpender, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : Status
hearing set for 1/25/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03327 Graves-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown: This
matter has been referred to Magistrate Judge Geraldine Soat
Brown for discovery motions. Counsel must abide by Judge
Brown's standard motion procedures. Any discovery motions
that fails to state with specificity when and how the
movant complied with Local Rule 37.2 is subject to being
stricken. Any motion to change discovery cutoff dates set
by the district judge must be brought to the district
judge. Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-03342 Sterling Foundation, et al-v-Bomher, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve:
Plaintiffs' oral motion to withdraw second motion to
reinstate is granted. The motion to reinstate is withdrawn
[19-1]. All matters are resolved. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03367 Degorski-v-Wilson, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 3/15/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-03398 Feng Shui MW Ctr-v-ABS-CBN Telecom NA
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Initial
status hearing set for 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. before
Magistrate Judge Nolan in courtroom 1858. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03539 Dickter-v-Naperville Dist 203
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
Settlement conference held. Settlement reached. The
parties consent to the jurisdiction of the magistrate
judge. The matter is set for a status conference on 9:00
a.m. 1/6/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03734 Cement Lock Grp LLC-v-Gas Tech Inst, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(1)(i), plaintiff,
Cement-Lock Group, LLC hereby voluntarily dismisses its
action against S. Peter Barone with prejudice. All pending
motions and court dates are stricken. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(1)(i), plaintiff,
Cement-Lock Group, LLC hereby voluntarily dismisses its
action against the Gas Technology Institute, Institute of
Gas Technology, Endesco Service, Inc., Endesco Clean
Harbors, LLC, Stanley S. Borys, James E. Dunne, and Francis
S. Lau without prejudice. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03775 SEIU Health WelFd, et al-v-Tri-State Nursing
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 12/20/04 is reset to 9:00 on
1/6/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03779 Gates-v-Bk One Corp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 2/11/05. The
discovery cut off deadline is extended to 2/15/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03890 Austin-v-Gateway Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/28/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03904 Lewis-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Defendant City of Chicago's uncontested motion to extend
deadline for Rule 26(a)(2) disclosures is granted for the
reasons stated in open court [39-1]. Defendant City of
Chicago's compliance with FRCP 26(a)(2) extended to
01/13/05. Discovery cut-off and filing of dispositive
motions with supporting memoranda extended to 02/14/05.
Joint final pretrial order with agreed pattern jury
instructions submission reset 02/03/05 to 03/08/05 at
9:00a.m.; plaintiff's draft to be submitted to defendants
by 02/28/05. Case is placed on the April 2005 trial
calendar. Mailed notice by judge's staff
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Defendant City of Chicago's motion to bar discovery (and
trial) of "policy" issues on 1983 claim against the City is
denied [28-1]. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-03915 Hampton, et al-v-City of Chicago, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: This
action is dismissed with prejudice with each side to bear
its own costs and attorneys' fees in accordance with the
terms of the Release and Settlement Agreement terminating
case. (Entered Agreed Order of Dismissal.) Notices mailed
by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04043 Stagen-v-O'Grady
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Initial
status hearing set for 1/4/05 at 9:00 a.m. before
Magistrate Judge Nolan in courtroom 1858. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04068 Whitmore-v-Zaragosa, et al
Docket Date: 12/19/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 1/5/05 from 1/27/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04103 Hawkins-v-Chinchilla, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
hearing held and continued to 02/09/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Discovery cut-off on 04/30/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04206 Thompson-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Agreed motion for leave to file answers instanter is
granted [9-1]. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-04272 Wilhelm-v-Calument Cty IL, Cty, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Agreed
motion for protective order is granted. Entered agreed
protective order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04352 MW Canvas Corp-v-Nationwide Tarps Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/9/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg: Motion
for protective order [27-1] and the motion to modify
discovery schedule is granted [30-1]. This order is entered
nunc pro tunc 12/9/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04371 WA Commons LLC-v-IL Bell Telephone Co
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Status hearing reset to January 12, 2005 at 9:00a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04393 Benkovitch-v-eMed Monitoring Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintif's motion to dismiss the counterclaim is granted
[5-2]. Plaintiff's motion for judgment is granted [5-1]
terminating case. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04405 USA-v-Badillo
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: The
petition for a writ of habeas corpus [1-1], is denied. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04430 Duffy-v-Computer Info Syst, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held and continued to 12/28/04 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed
notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-04481 United States of Ame-v-Almonacid
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Petitioner's motion to amend the section 2255 motion is
granted [6-1] [6-2]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04539 Mtge Elec-v-Sanchez, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: motion
Plaintiff's motion for judgment of foreclosure is granted
[7-1] terminating case. (Entered Default Order,
Appointing Special Commissioner, Judgment of Foreclosure.)
No notice
1:04-cv-04573 Compac Co LLC-v-Johnson, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Motion
to withdraw reference is denied [1-1] terminating case.
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04694 FTC-v-4049705 Canada Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : The
motion of defendants' counsel to withdraw [33-1] is
granted. The Clerk is directed to add the following address
to the docket as the address to which notices directed to
the defendants are to be sent: Angelo Fazari, Leon Taylor &
Fazari, P.O. Box 366, 149 West Main Street, Welland,
Ontario, Canada L3B 5P7. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04705 Perez-v-Drake Hotel
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 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 1/4/05.Any
amendments to pleadings or actions to join other parties
shall be filed on or before 3/15/05. Discovery ordered
closed on 6/15/05.The parties shall disclose expert
testimony pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2) on or before 7/15/05.
The parties may depose the other side's expert at any time
prior to 8/15/05.The parties shall disclose any
rebuttal expert pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2)(c) at any time
prior to 8/30/05.The parties shall depose the opposing
party's rebuttal expert by 9/30/05. Motion dispositive is
due 7/15/05. Pretrial order to be submitted on 10/17/05.
Pretrial conference set to 11:00 10/28/05. Jury trial set
to 10:00 11/14/05. 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-04739 Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Castro
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
Plaintiff's motion for entry of dismissal is granted [4-1].
This case is dismissed without prejudice. Case shall be
deemed dismissed with prejudice after 12/29/04
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04964 White-v-Hunter, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 04/20/05 at 9:30 a.m. It is
hereby ordered that the plaintiff is to be available by
phone at the next status. Fact discovery closes 04/18/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04989 Trst Auto Mechanics-v-Sales Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing held. Defendant is found in technical
default. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05049 Macchia-v-Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown: This
matter has been referred to magistrate judge Geraldine Soat
Brown for discovery motions. Counsel must abide by Judge
Brown's standard motion procedures. Any discovery motion
that fails to state with specificity when and how the
movant complied with Local Rule 37.2 is subject to being
stricken. Any motion to change discovery cutoff dates set
by the district judge must be brought to the district
judge. Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-05070 Encyclopaedia-v-Annoscia
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: The
parties have notified this court that following this
court's settlement conference on 12/14/04, a tentative
resolution has been reached as suggested by this court.
Therefore, all litigation is hereby stayed pending receipt
of final settlement papers on or before 1/19/05. In the
meantime, defendants' pending motions to set aside default
[8-1]; to dismiss complaint [8-2] and to strike demand for
punitive damages are denied without prejudice as moot. All
briefing of these motions is suspended. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05183 Sanchez & Daniels, et al-v-Koresko & Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
hearing set for 1:30 on 12/21/04 . Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-05446 Berthold Types Ltd-v-Linotype Library
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Status hearing reset to January 12, 2005 at 9:00a.m.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Defendant's motion to dismiss counts 2, 5 and 9 of
plaintiff's first amended complaint pursuant to
Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) is denied. [19-1] Defendant is
ordered to answer plaintiff's amended complaint on or
before 01/07/05. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05525 Wm Wrigley Jr Co-v-Gumrunners, LLC
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : This
action is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to parties'
stipulation. All pending dates are vacated. (Entered
Stipulation and Agreed Order of Dismissal with Prejudice).
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05563 Johns-v-Laidlaw Transit, Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/31/05 at 9:00a.m.
Defendant's motion for a more definite statement is granted
[14-1]. As plaintiff has explained her disabilities in open
court, plaintiff's complaint is amended on its face to
reflect that she suffers from "biseptical tendinitis" and
hypertension and needs surgery. Defendant to answer or
otherwise plead by 01/21/05. Caption case is amended:
Defendant's correct name is Laidlaw Transit, Inc. Mailed
notice by judge'staff
1:04-cv-05578 Mtge Elec-v-Paganucci, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Plaintiff's motion to dismiss [7-1] is
granted. Enter Order. It is ordered that this matter is
hereby dismissed. (Entered Order). terminating case No
notice
1:04-cv-05655 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Phencorp Reinsurance,
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon: Report
on settlement held; parties report case has not settled.
Parties to comply with FRCP 26(a)(1) by 12/31/04. Discovery
cut-off and filing of dispositive motions with supporting
memoranda set on 04/15/05. Joint modified pretrial order
submission set on 05/03/05 at 9:00 a.m.; plaintiff's draft
draft to be submitted to defendants by 04/25/05. Case is
placed on the May 2005 trial calendar. Firm Dates. Notices
mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-05663 Burek-v-Harck, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Defendants' motion to extend deadlines is withdrawn [10-1].
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05700 Hamilton-v-Peck, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Motion for relief from appointment is granted. Nicholas
Carmen Giordano is granted leave to withdraw his
appearance. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05719 Rudnicki-v-WPNA 1490 AM, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing set for 12/20/04 is stricken and reset to 9:15
2/16/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05758 Holley Performance-v-Barry Grant Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : The
motion to dismiss [9-1] is granted. This case is dismissed
without prejudice. Alternatively, the court declines to
exercise jurisdiction. The motion to transfer venue
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1404(a) [9-2] is moot.
Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. terminating case
Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05764 Puffer-v-Allstate Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Status hearing reset to January 12, 2005 at 9:00a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05894 Trst Sub Team N IL-v-C & R Finch Trucking, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Citation to
discover assets issue on Randal L. Finch is withdrawn on
plaintiff's oral motion. [0-0] Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-06005 Perez-v-Petco
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : The
parties shall comply with the mandatory disclosure
provisions of Fed.R.Civ.P.26(a)(1) by 1/4/05. Status
hearing set to 1/6/05 at 9:00 a.m. At the status hearing,
the parties are to report on the following: 1. Possibility
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 Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-06044 Manpower Inc-v-Manpower Software, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held. By agreement of the parties, the
above-entitled case is hereby dismissed without prejudice
and with leave to reinstate on or before 01/17/05. Any and
all pending motions are dismissed as moot. Terminating
case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06059 Thompson-v-Jungwirth, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Defendant motion to substitute counsel is granted [15-1].
Anderson Gasner is substituted as counsel of record for the
respondent in place of David Iskowich. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06174 Chgo TruckDr PenFd-v-Superb Mtr Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Plaintiff dismisses case without prejudice. Status hearing
set for 12/20/04 is stricken., terminating case Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06193 Diaz-v-Metro Adjustment Bur, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing reset to 9:00 1/11/05 . Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-06239 Trlin-v-Stefanek, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Appellees' agreed motion for extension of time until
1/31/05 to file their brief is granted [7-1]. Accordingly,
any reply will be due by 2/14/05. Ruling by mail set for
1/28/05 is reset for 3/11/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06285 Hall-v-Sheehan, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's revised motion for leave to file in forma
pauperis is granted [7-1]. The trust fund officer at
plaintiff's current place of incarceration is ordered to
make deductions from plaintiff's account and payments to
the clerk of court as stated herein. A copy of this order
shall be sent to the Trust Fund Officer at Cook County
Jail. The clerk shall issue summons for the four named
defendants Sheahan, Brown, Springer, and Brazington and
attach a Notice of Availability of a Magistrate Judge to
the summons for each defendant, and send plaintiff said
Notice and Instructions for submitting Documents along with
a copy of this order. Defendants Medical Unit Receiving and
Medical Dispensary are dismissed as nonusable entities. The
U.S. Marshal is appointed to serve defendants. (See reverse
of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06382 Fidelity Natl Title-v-Law Title Ins Co Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Status hearing held and conintued to 03/01/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's response to all pending motions to be filed
by or on 01/21/05; replies to be filed by or on 02/11/05.
Discovery closed date of 12/31/04 stricken; to be re-set
at next status hearing. Rule 16 conference stricken.
Proposed discovery schedule to be submitted at next status
hearing. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06405 USA-v-Hall
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : A
default judgment is ordered to be entered in favor of the
United States and against the defendant Daryl A. Hall in
the sum of $4930.55 plus $150.00 in costs. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06409 USA-v-Green
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : A
certificate of appealability shall not issue for
defendant's appeal from the order entered on 11/19/04.
Defendant has not made a substantial showing of a denial of
a constitutional right. 28 U.S.C. section 2253(c)(2).
Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-06493 Botello, et al-v-Dynamic Bindery Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/9/04 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06502 Therm O Web, Inc-v-Glue Dots Intl LLC
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. Fact
discovery cut off date is 4/29/04. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06529 Lester-v-Stanback, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen:
Plaintiff's renewed motion for leave to file in forma
pauperis is granted [8-1]; the clerk is directed to
terminate plaintiff's prior IFP motions [3-1], [6-1]. The
trust fund officer at plaintiff's current place of
incarceration shall deduct $3.82 from plaintiff's account
for payment to the clerk of court as an initial partial
filing fee and make further deductions and payments as set
forth herein. The clerk shall issue summons forthwith, and
the U.S. Marshal is appointed to serve defendants. The
clerk is directed to send plaintiff a Notice of
Availability of a Magistrate Judge and Instructions for
Submitting Documents with a copy of this order, and to send
a copy of this order to the trust fund officer at
Stateville Correctional Center. (See reverse of minute
order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06581 Quinn-v-Pauley, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/27/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06586 Vergara, et al-v-City of Waukegan, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Accordingly the entire current responsive pleading is
stricken, with leave granted to file a full amended answer
and ads in this Court's chambers on or before 01/03/05.
(Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06659 Koifman, et al-v-Dominick's Finer, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow: The
minute order of 11/23/04 was entered in error and is
vacated. The order should be: plaintiff's motion for leave
to extend the deadline for filing an amended complaint [9]
is granted to 1/4/05. Status hearing of 12/14/04 is reset
to 1/13/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06684 McGee, et al-v-Dresnick
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 04/20/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Defendant's motion to dismiss [6-1] and motion to stay Rule
26(a)(1) initial disclosures and discovery obligations
[6-2] are stricken as moot. Defendant to answer or
otherwise plead to amended complaint on or before 01/10/05.
Amendments to pleadings or joinder of parties to be filed
by 01/31/05. Fact discovery closes 04/18/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06696 Dickson-v-Trans Union LLC
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/6/05 on parties request. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06702 Kirksey-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : The
court denies plaintiff's petition to show cause to file
federal habeas corpus under 2254(b) for dismissal 42:U.S.C.
1983 suit [9-1]. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06708 Amer Express Travel-v-Minerallac Company
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
(Entered Agreed Final Order. It is hereby ordered that this
action is dismissed pursuant to the parties' settlement
agreement, each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and
costs. It is further ordered that this Court retains
jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing the settlement
agreement. terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06766 DiGiovanni-v-EMAP Active Ltd, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Pursuant to
Stipulation, the above-entitled case is voluntarily
dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1) of the
Fed.R.Civ. P. each party to bear its own attorneys' fees
and costs. Any and all pending motions are dismissed as
moot. [21-1] Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06774 Mistretta-v-Sherman Acquisition, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
The referral of this matter having been assigned to
Magistrate Judge Geraldine Soat Brown, an initial status
hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Brown on
01/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1812. The parties
shall deliver a copy of an initial status report providing
the information required by the enclosed order setting
initial status report to the Courtroom Deputy (Room 1808)
three business days before the initial status hearing.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-06833 Inheritance Funding-v-Deck, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint
within 21 days. Defendants are given 20 days to answer or
otherwise plead to the amended complaint. Status hearing
set for 03/01/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06882 GBC Scientific Equip-v-GBC Separations Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/17/04 This case is reassigned to
the Honorable Michael T. Mason from the Hon. Rebecca R.
Pallmeyer pursuant to Local Rule 73.1 Terminating the
case referral to Honorable Michael T. Mason. (For further
detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06886 Mtge Elec-v-Smykal, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's motion for default order is granted. [4-1]
Enter Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Order Appointing
Ron Abrams, Special Commissioner. (Entered Default Order,
Order Appointing Special Commissioner.) Terminating
case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06909 Mpower Comm Corp, et al-v-Hurley, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : After
consultation with Judge Kocoras' chambers, the parties
motion to transfer case to Judge Kocoras [13-1] is denied.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06936 Nieves-v-Unknown Officers, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Defendant City of Blue Island filed both a motion to
dismiss and an answer to plaintiff's complaint on 12/15/04.
[8-1] The Court, sua sponte, strikes defendant's answer.
Defenses and jury demand to plaintiff's complaint as
premature. See Fed.R. Civ. P. 12(b)("A motion making any of
these defenses shall be made before pleading if a further
pleading is permitted.") Plaintiff is ordered to respond to
defendant's motion to dismiss on or before 01/05/05.
Defendant's reply to plaintiff's response must be filed on
or before 01/12/05. Ruling set for 02/16/05 at 10:30 a.m.
[10-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07000 Chgo Reg Carp WelFd, et al-v-RW & Son Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiff's motion for default judgment against RW & Son
Inc [3-1] is entered and continued to 1/14/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07033 Spuck-v-Risk Mgmt
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
The referral of this matter having been assigned to
Magistrate Judge Geraldine Soat Brown, an initial status
hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Brown on
01/10/05 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1812. The parties shall
deliver a copy of an initial status report providing the
information required by the enclosed Order Setting Initial
Status Report to the Courtroom Deputy (Room 1808) three
business days before the initial status hearing. Notices
mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07179 Allstate Ins Co-v-Gerling Global
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: Parties
joint motion for dismissal with prejudice is granted [6-1].
This matter is dismissed with prejudice and without costs
terminating case. (Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07215 Armstrong-v-GM Corp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
The referral of this matter having been assigned to
Magistrate Judge Geraldine Soat Brown, an initial status
hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Brown on
01/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. Courtroom 1812. The parties shall
deliver a copy of an initial status report providing the
information required by the enclosed order setting initial
status report to the courtroom deputy (Room 1808) three
business days before the initial status hearing. Notices
mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07225 Hotel Empl Intl PFd, et al-v-ARJ Ent Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
(Entered Default Judgement Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07236 CDX Liquidating Trst-v-Venrock Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file response brief in
excess of 15 pages instanter [9-1] is granted. Telephoned
notice
1:04-cv-07256 Turner-v-Allied Intst Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Uncontested motion for enlargment of time in which to
appear and file answer is granted. [5-1] Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-07316 Garcia-v-Hulick, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : The
court is satisfied that the habeas petition must be
dismissed for failure to exhaust state court remedies prior
to seeking relief. In the alternative, the court finds that
the petition is time-barred or, in the alternative,
procedurally defaulted or in the alternative, fails to
state a constitutional claim. Accordingly, the petition is
summarily dismissed without prejudice on preliminary review
pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254
Cases. The case is terminated. The petitioner's motion for
appointment of counsel is denied [4-1] as moot. (See
reverse of minute order.) terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07360 Ruiz, et al-v-Mexicali Food, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendant
Mexicali Food's motion for extension of time to answer or
otherwise plead to and including 02/18/05 [4-1] is granted.
Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-07384 Hawkins-v-Chas Levy Hm
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 2/8/05. At the initial hearing,
parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility of
settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists, the
nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the
case for resolution. Plaintiff is directed to advise all
other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel
for each party is required to attend the initial hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07498 Mtge Elec Syst Inc-v-Voltl, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen : Enter
stipulation and agreed order of dismissal. It is therefore
ordered that on the stipulation terms and conditions of this
order, Mortgage Electric Registration System's case is
dismissed without prejudice. (Entered Stipulation and Agreed
Order of Dismissal). terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07524 JL Gonzalez Produce, et al-v-W Chgo Farmers Mkt, et
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Enter
order amending the minute order dated 12/14/04 to add that
...The Clerk of the shall refund to World Wide Produce,
Inc., through its counsel, the $21,000.00 bond it posted on
12/10/04 along with any interest accrued. [7-1] Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07541 Stewart-v-Clark
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07552 Stat Tabulating Corp, et al-v-
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/17/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. John A. Nordberg from Hon. Wayne R. Andersen
pursuant to Internal Operating Procedure 15(e). (For
further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07557 Mtge Elec Syst Inc-v-Ruskey, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate order in part the December 1,
2004, order directing plaintiff to file and affidavit
identifying the entity that hods equitable and legal title
to the note o, or before, December 14,2004 is hereby
vacated. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07581 Ellis-v-GC Svc Ltd Prt
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Agreed motion for enlargement of time is granted [3-1].
Defendant's time to file an answer or to otherwise plead is
extended to and including 1/12/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07584 Dawson-v-Goldman Webber Assc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/24/05. At the initial
hearing, parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility
of settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists,
the nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the
case for resolution. Plaintiff is directed to advise all
other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel
for each party is required to attend the initial hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07613 Garcia-v-Chandler, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: As
petitioner has paid the filing fee, respondent is ordered
to answer the petition or otherwise plead within twenty
days of the date this order is entered on the Clerk's
docket. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is dismissed
as a party. The clerk is directed to send petitioner a
Notice of Availability of a Magistrate Judge together with
a copy of this order. (See reverse of minute order.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07652 Commvest LLC-v-Pac Indemnity Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/1/05, courtroom 2119. mailed notice
1:04-cv-07691 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Orlando, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Motion to dismiss is granted [3-1]. Case dismissed.
(Entered Order). terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07713 Mtge Elec-v-Voltl, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: This case
is hereby dismissed without prejudice pursuant to agreement
of the parties terminating case. (Entered Stipulation and
Agreed Order of Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07714 Korshak-v-Equifax Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/25/05. At the initial
hearing, parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility
of settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists,
the nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the
case for resolution. Plaintiff is directed to advise all
other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel
for each party is required to attend the initial hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07722 Smith-v-Walker, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon:
Petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis is
granted [3-1]. The court summarily dismisses the petition
for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules
Governing Section 2254 Cases. Petitioner's motion for
appointment of counsel is denied [4-1]. (See reverse of
minute order.) Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07767 Dugan, et al-v-C.H. Langman Son Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 2/3/05 stricken. The parties are
directed to appear through lead counsel for a pretrial
conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 set for 9:00 on
1/10/05. Counsel are requested promptly to meet
face-to-face for a discussion of possible settlement and
for preparation of a planning report in the form that is
enclosed. The form is accessible from the court's Internet
site. Such report shall be submitted to Judge Pallmeyer in
chambers no later than two business days prior to the
conference. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07814 Hauenschild-v-Cty of Harvey IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05. At the initial
hearing, parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility
of settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists,
the nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the
case for resolution. Plaintiff is directed to advise all
other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel
for each party is required to attend the initial hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07821 rptsrch: cases record not found, et al-v-rptsrch: c
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow: This
case, having been transferred in error to the U.S. District
Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern
Division, is hereby transferred to U.S. District Court for
the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division. The
Clerk is directed to effect the transfer of this case to
the Western Division. Transferring case to the USDC N
District of Illinois Western Division. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07834 Mtge Electronic-v-Solares, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 2/8/05. At the initial hearing,
parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility of
settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists, the
nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the
case for resolution. Plaintiff is directed to advise all
other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel
for each party is required to attend the initial hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07856 Delgado-v-Laborers, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 01/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. Initial status
hearing set before Judge Amy St. Eve in Courtroom 1241 for
01/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file an
initial status report as provided by this order no later
than 01/14/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. (See
reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07880 USA-v-White
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing set for 1/24/05 at 9:00 a.m. Initial status
hearing set before Judge Amy St. Eve. in courtroom 1241 for
1/24/05 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file an
initial status report as provided by this order no later
than 1/19/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. Mailed
notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-07899 Gomez-v-Frey
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Petitioner's motion for leave to file in forma pauperis in
forma pauperis is denied [4-1] and he is given thirty (30)
days to pay the $5.00 filing fee. In addition, petitioner
must show cause why his action should not be dismissed
untimely. If petitioner does not pay the filing fee or
fails to otherwise respond to this order the court shall
strike the petition and terminate this case. (See reverse
of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07903 Bd Trst N IL BenFd, et al-v-Edwards Eng Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 9:00 1/13/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07904 Bd Trst N IL BenFd, et al-v-Dahme Mech Ind Inc
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Pursuant to
Rule 41(a)(1)(i) of the Fed.R.Civ.P., plaintiff voluntarily
dismisses the above-entitled case without prejudice. Status
hearing date of 02/01/05 is stricken terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07907 Medline Ind Inc-v-Cardiolink Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Initial
status hearing set before Judge Amy St. Eve in courtroom
1241 for 1/24/05 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to
file an initial status report as provided by this order no
later than 1/19/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. .
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07915 USA-v-Ochs
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 1/24/05 at 9:00 a.m. Initial status hearing
set before Judge Amy St. Eve in courtroom 1241 for 01/24/05
at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file an initial
status report as provided by this order no later than
1/19/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. (See reverse of
minute order.) Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-07922 Berg-v-BCS Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 9:00 1/13/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07955 Black & Decker Inc, et al-v-Robert Bosch Tool
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing set for 01/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Initial status
hearing set before Judge Amy St. Eve in Courtroom 1241 for
01/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file an
initial status report as provided by this order no later
than 01/24/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. (See
reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07959 Kuecher-v-Sheriff of Cook Co
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/10/05 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-07979 Chgo Paint Dec HWFd, et al-v-Summit Painting
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/1/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07981 Nix-v-City of Chicago, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/1/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07990 Stevenson-v-Hyre Elec Co
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/2/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08008 Malone-v-Garnett
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. George W. Lindberg : The
court summarily dismisses the petition for a writ of habeas
corpus without prejudice for failure to exhaust State
remedies pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section
2254 Cases. Petitioner may file a motion for reinstatement
within 60 days after the termination of proceedings in the
Illinois State courts relating to petitioner's petition for
post-conviction relief. If no such timely motion for
reinstatement is filed by the end of that period, the
dismissal order that has been entered here will become
final on the next court date. (See reverse of minute
order.)terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08019 Hansen-v-Midland Cr Mgmt Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing set to 9:30 2/9/05. At the initial hearing,
parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility of
settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists, the
nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the
case for resolution. Plaintiff is directed to advise all
other parties of the Court's action herein. Lead counsel
for each party is required to attend the initial hearing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08022 Allen Brothers Inc-v-NCRI List Mgmt, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Initial
status hearing set before Judge Amy St. Eve in Courtroom
1241 for 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to
file an initial status report as provided by this order no
later than 1/3/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-08024 Emmons-v-Cessna Aircraft Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing set for 01/31/05 at 9:00 a.m. Initial status
hearing set before Judge Amy St. Eve in Courtroom 1241 for
01/31/05 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file an
initial status report as provided by this order no later
than 01/26/05, with a courtesy copy to chambers. (See
reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08042 EEOC-v-Amerifleet Trans Inc
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/15/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08044 Thomas-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/15/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08064 Cobsy-v-Bonngar, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Enter
Memorandum Opinion and Order. Because the complaint does
not survive the initial screening that is called for by 28
U.S.C. section 1915A, both the complaint and this action
are dismissed. Cosby is granted leave to proceed without
prepayment of the full $150 filing fee, even though he is
obligated to pay that fee in installments, with the first
installment amounting to $2.35 [3-1]. Entered Memorandum
Opinion and Order. terminating case Notice mailed by
judge's staff.
1:04-cv-08077 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Staniszewski
Docket Date: 12/20/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/17/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. George W. Lindberg from the Hon. Rebecca R.
Pallmeyer in accordance with the provisions of the Internal
Operating Procedures of this Court (For further detail see
reverse of order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08095 Parker-v-Graves, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/14/05 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-08127 Jones-v-Cook Co Jail, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis
[3-1] is denied without prejudice because plaintiff's
application is dated 5/21/04 and the attached trust fund
statement is dated 8/26/04. Plaintiff's is given thirty
days from the date of this order to file a new motion for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis, together with an
account statment showing all transactions in his
institutional trust fund account for the six moths
preceeding the filing of the complaint on 12/16/04. or pay
the full $150.00 filing fee. If he fails to do so, this
suit will be dismissed without prejudice, plaintiff will
still owe the fiing fee. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(b)(1). Mailed
notice
3:01-cv-50088 Sutton-v-Cen Laborers Pension
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. As to discovery only,
this case is bifurcated on the issues of liability and
damages. Dispositive motions are due 2/28/05. Response
due 3/31/05. 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. Reply due 4/14/05. Telephonic discovery
conference set for 3/2/05 at 9:30am. Defendant to initiate
the call. mailed notice
3:01-cv-50134 Beauchem-v-Rkfd Prod Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference ehl and continued to 10:00
1/14/05 . Telephoned notice
3:01-cv-50433 Maldonado-v-Invensys Bldg Syst
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 1:30 2/25/05 .
No notice
3:02-cv-50160 Rand-v-Clark
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Final Pretrial conference held. Exhibit list, potential
witness list with cities of residence, list of those to be
seated at counsel table, and agreed statement of case due
morning of trial. open court notice
3:02-cv-50440 May-v-DaimlerChrysler Corp
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Defendant's motion for a protective order is granted [19-1]
as stated in open court. Fact Discovery cutoff extended to
2/16/05. open court notice
3:03-cr-50039 USA-v-Priola, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Thomas J Priola : Sentencing hearing held. Defendant's
oral motion for downward departure is granted [0-1]. Enter
judgment in a criminal case. Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50127 Burnell, et al-v-Doe, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Final Pretrial conference held. Defendant's motion for
entry of final pre-trial order is denied [17-1] without
prejudice. Final Pretrial conference continued to 1/5/05
at 2:00pm. open court notice
3:03-cv-50129 Merwin-v-IL St Toll Hwy Auth
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file brief in excess of 15
pages, (18 pages) is granted [23-1]. mailed notice
3:03-cv-50251 Herrera-v-Hite-Carter, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Filed motion of Defendant's motion for summary judgment.
Answer brief to motion due 1/31/05. Reply to answer brief
due 2/14/05. Ruling on Defendant's motion for summary
judgment will be by mail. Discovery conference held. 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. Discovery conference continued to 4/22/05 at
1:30pm. mailed notice
3:04-cr-50003 USA-v-Poole, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Joseph H Poole : Final pretrial conference held.
Defendant's ex parte motion for expert services is granted
[52-1] up to $750.00. USA's motion in limine [49-1] is
granted as stated in open court. Defendant's motion in
limine [51-1] is granted and government's 404(b) notice is
denied as stated in open court. Transcript of today's
proceeding to stand as this court's findings of fact and
conclusions of law. The court sua sponte excludes witnesses
from courtroom during trial. Potential witness list with
cities of residence due 12/28/04. Agreed statement of case,
defendant's supplemental jury instructions, and list of
those to be seated at counsel table due morning of trial.
Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50071 USA-v-Pelayo-Guzman, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
defendants: This case to be filed under seal until further
order of court. No notices required.
3:04-cv-50020 Cleveland-v-Gruhl
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff does not appear as ordered by the court. It is
the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge
that this case be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Parties are given ten days from service of this order, as
calculated under rule 6 to file objections with Judge
Reinhard, pursuant to FRCP 72. Objection need not be
presented as stated in LR.53. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50140 Smoron-v-Shastren, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Pursuant to request of counsel, Settlement conference
reset for 1:30 1/11/05 . Telephoned notice
3:04-cv-50151 Kelly-v-IL DCFS, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held. Raridon's motion for
extension of time is granted [87-1]. All defendants given
to 1/18/05 to respond to the complaint. Plaintiff's motion
to certify as class action [79-1] and motion for
appointment of attorney [80-1] are denied. Defendants'
motions to dismiss [86-1] , [84-1], [82-1] are entered and
continued to discovery conference set for 1/19/05 at
1:30pm. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50174 Johnson, et al-v-Greater Rkfd Airport
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued, to be held
telephonically, to 9:45 1/25/05 . Plaintiff to initiate
the call. No notice
3:04-cv-50222 USA-v-Hudson
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard : The
court denies the motion for a certificate of importance
[24-1] as there is no substantial showing of the denial of
a constitutional right as explained in this court's order
of 10/15/04. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50241 Wilson, et al-v-Mattison
Docket Date: 12/17/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Pursuant to Magistrate Mahoney's order of 12/16/04, this
case is dismissed. Stipulation to dismiss to be filed by
1/18/05. Court retains jurisdiction to enforce settlement.
Any pending motions are now moot. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50312 Carter-v-Winnebago Co Jail, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. Case management order
approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 12/31/04. Amendment
of pleadings due 3/18/05. Fact Discovery ordered closed on
5/20/05. Dispositive motions due 6/30/05. FRCP 26(a)2)
reserved. Discovery conference set for 1:30 3/18/05 . No
notice
3:04-cv-50348 Fringer-v-McHenry Co Sheriff's
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held and continued to 1:30 3/2/05. Time
under FRCP 4 to effect service extended to 3/30/05. Mailed
notice
3:04-cv-50364 Knoble-v-Ingersoll Cutting
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held. Response to complaint due 1/18/05.
Parties to hold FRCP 26(f) conference. Case management
order to be submitted on 1/25/05. Initial Pretrial
conference set to 1:30 1/26/05 No notice
3:04-cv-50389 Foote-v-Meyers, et al
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's motion for default judgment is denied [11-1].
Under FRCP 4(d)(3), plaintiff's motion is premature. The
minute order of 12/16/04 is stricken [12-1]. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50408 Brown, et al-v-Saini, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. Case management order
approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 12/30/04. Amendment
of pleadings due by and fact Discovery ordered closed on
6/30/05. Depositions limited to 3 hours. FRCP 26(a)(2)
reserved. Discovery conference to set dispositive motions
and FRCP 26(a)(2) set for 1:30 4/8/05 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50416 Kamer-v-Miller
Docket Date: 12/20/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held. Parties stipulate that the
Magistrate Judge can enter order. Plaintiff's motion to
dismiss is granted [3-1]. This case is dismissed. mailed
notice
3:04-cv-50420 Met-Pro Corp-v-Yoho, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held and continued to 2:00 1/14/05 .
No notice
3:04-cv-50422 Crandall-v-JoDaviess Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. Case management order
approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 1/10/05. Amendment
of pleadings due 5/5/05. Fact Discovery ordered closed on
7/1/05. Dispositive motions due 8/1/05. FRCP 26(a)(2)
reserved. Discovery conference to set mediation set for
1:30 4/13/05 . No notice
3:04-cv-50446 Metzger-v-CNH Amer, et al
Docket Date: 12/17/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/17/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Pursuant to request of counsel, Status hearing reset to
1:30 1/14/05 . Telephoned notice
This report shows minute orders that have been entered onto the court docket as of the time at the top of this report.