Minute Orders Entered
1:78-cv-00342 Reich, et al-v-Fitzsimmons, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Central
States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund's agreed
motion for extension of time to: (1) submit proposed
redactions; (2) produce documents; and (3) file a notice of
appeal is granted [789-1]. Redactions will be filed on or
before 12/23/04. Mailed notice
1:89-cr-00809 USA-v-Epstein
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Daniel
Epstein : Defendant's unopposed motion to modify supervised
release for international travel is granted. [18-1] Daniel
Epstein is granted leave to travel to Cabo San Lucas,
Mexico during the latter part of January 2005 through the
fist week of February 2005. The defendant shall provide all
specifics regarding this trip to the Probation Officer
prior to leaving the United States and shall notify the
Probation Officer upon return to the United States. Mailed
notice
1:89-cv-06111 Robinson, et al-v-Northrop Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Joint
motion for reconsideration of order lifting stay of rulings
on two pending motions is granted [1048-1]. All rulings by
Magistrate Judge Mason are stayed until 1/31/05. Mailed
notice
1:92-cr-00438 USA-v-Mohammad, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Anwar S Saleh : Status hearing reset to 1/25/05 at 9:00
a.m. Mailed notice
1:92-cv-01982 Memisovski, et al-v-Wright, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Joint agreed motion for protective order [396-1] is
granted. Entered Protective Order. Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:97-cr-00106 USA-v-Baker
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras as to
Ronald Thomas Baker : Status hearing held. Defendant is
remanded to Illinois Department Corrections. Mailed notice
1:97-cr-00853 USA-v-Janetzke
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Steven J Janetzke : Defendant's supervised release
conditions are modified by includig the following
additional conditions: defendant is not to gamble,
defendant is not to visit any casino, and defendant is to
participate in Gambler's Anonymous as directed by the
probation officer. Mailed notice
1:97-cv-00742 Manitoba Canada Est, et al-v-Touhy, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/8/05 . In
court notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Status hearing held. Telephone conference with counsel for
plaintiff and Touhy defendants set for 1/6/05 at 8:45 a.m.,
plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the call. Mailed notice
by judge's staff.
1:98-cr-00013 USA-v-Alvarado, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Javier Dominguez : Defendant's motion to continue surrender
date is granted. [160-1] The defendant shall voluntarily
surrender to the designated institution on 02/10/2005 by
Noon. Mailed notice
1:98-cr-00021 USA-v-Hernandez, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman as to
Oscar Rodriguez : Defendant's motion for disclosure of
grand jury minutes Pursuant to Rule 6(e)(3)(E)(i) is denied
[81-1]. (See reverse side of this order for reasons.)
Mailed notice
1:99-cr-00481 USA-v-Kim
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Eun Joong Kim : Status hearing reset to 1/25/05 at 9:00
a.m. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-02504 Roger Whitmore's, et al-v-Lake Co IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan : For
the reasons stated on the reverse side of this minute
order, plaintiffs' motion to amend the judgment is denied.
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:99-cv-04325 Aurora Loan Svc Inc-v-Craddieth, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Status hearing set for 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff's
motion for order approving sale and for possession is
denied [26-1]. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-04941 Roney-v-IL Dept of Trans
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin :
Defendant's motion for leave to file a memorandum of law in
support thereof in excess of 15 pages [56-2] instanter is
granted [56-3]. Page limit of memorandum shall not exceed
18 pages long. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00542 USA-v-McDonald, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen as to
Eric Duncan : Status hearing set for 1/20/05 at 10:00
a.m. Status hearing set for 9/24/04 was stricken. Mailed
notice
1:00-cr-00939 USA-v-Brown
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Shaun Brown : Government's response to defendant's renewed
motion to suppress identification evidence [101-1] is due
by 01/11/2005. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-02393 Trepanier, et al-v-Ryan, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/24/05 at 10:00a.m. Motion
hearing held on plaintiff's motion for sanctions on
defendants to enforce discovery order [93-1]. Plaintif's
request for sanctions on defendants to enforce discovery
order is denied without prejudice. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-05150 Bolingbrook Hotel-v-Lindsay Pope
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning:
Bolingbrook's response to Lindsay Pope's Rule 56 statement
is stricken. Bolingbrook shall file a revised version that
complies with this order by 01/14/04. Lindsay Pope's
response and final memorandum shall be filed by 02/11/04.
Requests for extensions of this schedule shall be
disfavored. If Bolingbrook wishes to pick up the judge's
copies of its response in order to reuse its exhibits, it
is welcome to contact the court's minute clerk to arrange
to do so. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by
judge's staff
1:00-cv-07054 Sekendur-v-Dent A Med Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Under the conditions set forth in open court, the Motion for
turnover-patent Assets [115-1] is entered and continued to
1/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. Sekendur's Rule 59 motion to reconsider
order granting Richard J. Arendt attorney's fees is denied
[112-1]. (Entered Order). No notice
1:00-cv-07164 LeClercq, et al-v-Lockformer Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Mestek Inc.'s motion for leave to file its brief in
opposition to motions to strike in excess of 15 pages is
granted [533-1]. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-07811 Unique Envelope Corp-v-GSAmerica Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: For
the reasons stated on the reverse side of this minute
order, the court hereby grants in part and denies in part
the motion for assignment of rights [126-1] and the court
denies the motion to terminate citation [128-1]. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: For
the reasons stated on the reverse side of this minute
order, we award Unique $17,661.42 in costs. In addition, we
deny Unique's motion to strike factual allegations in Frank
Rosenberg's objection to bill of costs as moot [116-1].
Mailed notice
1:01-cr-00169 USA-v-Allen, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Cynthia Chatman : Hearing on rule to show cause why
supervised release should not be revoked continued to
12/22/2004 at 11:30 a.m. before Judge Hart. No notice
1:01-cr-00401 USA-v-Tejeda, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Ignacio Tejeda : Government's motion for entry of final
order of forfeiture is granted [86-1]. (Entered final
order of forfeiture). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to Doris
Soto : Motion of the United States for entry of final order
of forfeiture is granted [88-1]. (Entered Order). Mailed
notice
1:01-cv-01425 Narducci-v-Bellwood, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 2/4/05 . In
court notice
1:01-cv-01867 Abbott Lab, et al-v-Baxter Phar Prod Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiffs' motion to secure dismissal as agreed of Mr.
Kawai [224-1] is stricken. Joint motion to set a post-trial
briefing schedule is granted [225-1]. Opening briefs to be
filed on or before 1/14/05. Reply briefs to be filed on or
before 1/28/05. Opening briefs not to exceed 45 pages.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-06721 Muzikowski, et al-v-Paramount Pictures, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 10:15 1/12/05 in courtroom 1342. Enclosed
is the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory
status report . Mailed notice
1:01-cv-07674 Do It Best Corp-v-Passport Software
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Motion entered and continued for ruling on 1/11/05 at 9:30
a.m. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-08452 Mahurkar-v-C R Bard Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Motion to file instanter a 7-page reply in support of
motion in limine #11 is granted [341-1]. Pretrial
conference stricken. No notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Defendants' motion to withdraw motion in limine no. 10
based on plaintiff's counsel's new stipulations is granted
[357-1]. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09008 Biovail Lab Inc-v-Apotex Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
Markman hearing reset to 2/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Motion to
compel testimony and documents is denied [194-1] for
reasons stated of record. Motion for fees is denied. Motion
to withdraw Kevin Trock is granted. [191-1], Motion to
amend caption is granted without objection [192-1]. The
clerk of court is directed to change to case caption from
Torpharm Inc as defendant to Apotex, Inc as defendant in
this cause. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09421 USA-v-Garrett, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Status hearing stricken. Case dismissed with prejudice.
Court shall retain jurisdiction in order to implement and
enforce the compromise settlement. (Entered Settlement
Order, Entered Order For Wage Assignment, Entered
Settlement Agreement.) Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09883 Henderson-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Parties
have reached a settlement. Stipluation to dismiss is
granted. Enter release and settlement agreement. Case is
dismissed with prejudice, with each side bearing its own
costs and attorneys' fees in accordance with the terms of
the Release and Settlement Agreement. The Court retains
jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the Release and
Settlement Agreement and this Agreed Order of Dismissal.
Any pending dates are stricken. Any pending motions are
denied as moot terminating case. (Entered Agreed Order of
Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00178 USA-v-Green
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Steven D Green: Status hearing held. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00363 USA-v-Green
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Steven Green : Status hearing held. Defendant's motion to
modify the term of his probation by striking the
requirement of 100 hours of community service and then to
terminate his probation instanter is granted [8-1]. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Steven Green : Defendant's motion to release bond and quit
claim deed is granted [10-1]. The $1,000 cash posted for
bond (plus any interest) and the quit claim deed posted to
secure defendant's bond are to be returned to Ms. Mariann
Blacconiere. (Entered Order) Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00576 USA-v-Jaffe, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Theresa L Holt : Status hearing held and continued to
01/06/2005 at 1:30 p.m. Time is hereby excluded to
01/06/2005 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F),(h)(1)(I) for a
possible change of plea. No notice
1:02-cr-00861 USA-v-Consago
Docket Date: 01/11/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Keith
Lou Consago : This court authorizes Pretrial Services to
release medical and psychological records of defendant.
Time is excluded from today's date to 1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m.
pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F). Status hearing held;
continued to 1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01051 USA-v-Valencia, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Cosme Chacon : Defendant Cosme Chacon's motion for leave of
jurisdiction to travel to Danbury, Connecticut between
12/22/04 and return to 1/10/05 is granted [350-1]. Mailed
notice
1:02-cr-01117 USA-v-Miller, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Lavern Miller, Stoelting Company : Status hearing held.
Sentencing is set for 2/25/05 at 1:15pm. Defense counsel
will supplement their existing motion for downward
departure promptly after the Supreme Court's ruling in
Booker-Fanfan, and the government will respond to the
supplemented motion within 14 days after receiving the
supplement. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01278 USA-v-Lindsey
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Stuart Lindsey: Defendant's motion to terminate probation
[18-1] is entered and continued to 12/22/04 at 10:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-00372 Manning, et al-v-Dye, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Jury trial held & continued to 9:00 12/22/04 . No notice
1:02-cv-01403 Kucala Ent Ltd-v-Auto Wax Co Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Motion of plaintiffs/counterclaim defendants Kucala
Enterprises, Ltd., John Kucala, and Dawn Kucala to withdraw
[263-1], the appearance of Eric Martin and to add Mark
Grossman as additional counsel [263-2], is granted. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-01537 McIntyre-v-Household Bk
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing set for 1/5/05 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiff's motion
for class certification is denied [37-1]. Defendant's
motion for summary judgment is granted in part and denied
in part [47-1]. The clerk is directed, pursuant to
F.R.Civ.P.54(b) to enter partial judgment in favor of
defendant Household Bank and against plaintiff David
McIntyre. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-01777 Pettiford-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Defendant Sheahan's motion to quash subpoena [226-1] and
for protective order barring deposition of Sheriff Michael
F. Sheahan [226-1] is withdrawn pursuant to settlement . No
notice
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing reset to 1/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant
Edwareds' motion to supplement his respone to plaintiff's
R.16 motion re:admissions of Grand Jury Report is granted.
Defendant Sheahan's motion for leave to file amended
memorandum in opposition to plaintiff's R.16 motion is
granted. All other pending motions are withdrawn without
prejudice. Pretrial conference date of 2/7/05 and trial
date of 4/4/05 are stricken. No notice
1:02-cv-01981 CFM Corp-v-Dimplex N Amer Ltd
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
There being no objection, defendant's motion for leave to
file under seal its supplemental declaration of Michael B.
MacWilliams in support of Dimplex's motion for partial
summary judgment, Dimplex's reply to CFM's statement of
addidtional facts and Dimplex's reply in support of its
motion for partial summary judgment on infringement and
inequitable conduct and supporting exhibits. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-02508 Binkley-v-Edward Hosp & Hlth, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 4/12/05. Fact discovery
ordered closed on 6/30/05. Expert discovery ordered closed
on 9/30/05 . Mailed notice
1:02-cv-02523 Ocean Atlantic-v-DRH Cambridge Hm Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: (Entered
Agreed Protective Order.) No notices
1:02-cv-02582 CitiCapital-v-Mtge Bankers Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: For
case control purposes, this motion appears as pending on
the docket sheet [53-1]. The court granted the agreed
dismissal order, on 07/30/04 [54-1]. The clerk shall
correct the docket to reflect this entry. It is so ordered.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03047 Sharif, et al-v-Wellness Intl, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration pursuant to FRCP
59(e) and supporting memorandum [117-1] is entered and
continued. Defendants' responses to motion for
reconsideration pursuant to FRCP 59(e) and supporting
memorandum [117-1] are to be filed by 1/6/05. Plaintiffs'
reply in support shall be filed by 1/13/05. The Court will
issue its ruling by mail. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03432 Tate, et al-v-Showboat Marina, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Motion to
withdraw as attorneys of record is granted [350-1]. Jac
Cotiguala and Luanne M. Galovich are hereby withdrawn as
attorneys of record for plaintiffs. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03479 Wright-v-Dillon
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: It is
ordered that plaintiff's first amended complaint is amended
on its fact to reflect that Michael Wright has reached the
age of majority and he is the sole plaintiff in this action
and that Lolita Weston is dismissed with prejudice. All
claims of plaintiff, Michael Wright against defendant
Dillon are dismissed with prejudice with costs and
attorneys' fees to be paid to plaintiff's counsel in
accordance with the terms of the release and settlement
agreement. The court retains jurisdiction to enforce the
provisions of the release and settlement agreement.
(Entered Agreed Order of Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03762 Wells Fargo Bk MN-v-Marquette, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Status hearing set for 1/18/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant's
(notice of) motion to stop foreclosure sale set for
12/22/04 is granted, and that date is stricken [14-1].
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04679 CitiFinancial Mtge-v-Bocinsky
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Defendant fails to appear. Status hearing held and
continued to 9:00 am on 1/4/05. . Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05012 Turner, et al-v-Goodyear Tire, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: This
matter is before the court on third party defendant Bowevil
Express LLC's motion to joint in defendant Westover Cartage
Ltd's motion for partial summary judgment [53-1]. We grant
this motion. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05448 DeLaFont, et al-v-Beckelman, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/25/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
Denlow in Courtroom 1350. Parties shall deliver a copy of
an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
days before the initial status hearing. If the parties
have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
the submission of the previously filed initial status
report is sufficient. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05609 Matrix IV Inc-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Defendant's motion to dismiss count III of the corrected
first amended complaint [44-1] is granted. Plaintiff is
granted leave to file an amended complaint as to Count III
within 28 days. See reverse. It is so ordered. (See reverse
of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05719 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Oliver
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Defendant's emergency motion to continue foreclosure sale
is granted. It is hereby ordered that the sale is stayed
until after 1/21/05. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05801 Torres, et al-v-Wellness Intl, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration pursuant to FRCP
59(e) and supporting memorandum [0-1] is entered and
continued. Defendants' responses to motion for
reconsideration pursuant to FRCP 59(e) and supporting
memorandum [0-1] are to be filed by 1/6/05. Plaintiffs'
reply in support shall be filed by 1/13/05. The Court will
issue its ruling by mail. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05994 Heartstation Inc-v-J L Ind Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:45 1/27/05 . By
agreement of counsel for the parties, the damages discovery
and expert discovery will be scheduled following the ruling
by the District Judge on Markman issues. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06074 Tyson, et al-v-Amerigroup IL Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Answer
brief to motion for summary judgment [52-1] due 1/21/05.
Reply to answer brief due 2/4/05. Ruling on Amerigroup's
motion for summary judgment will be by mail. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
motion for extension of time for expert disclosures
referred to Magistrate Judge for ruling [55-1]. Plaintiff's
motion for discovery sanctions [57-1], and extension of
discovery dates [57-2], and other appropriate relief [57-3]
are also referred to Judge Levin for ruling. The court will
accept the recommendations from Judge Levin as to these
motions. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06625 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Gair, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
Plaintiff's motion pursuant to 735 I.L.C.S. 5/15-1508 for
order approving sale and for possession is granted [17-1].
(Entered Order) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-06714 Countrywide Hm Loans-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen :
Plaintiff's motion for order approving sale and
distribution and order for possession is granted [13-1].
(Entered Order Approving Report of Sale and Distribution
and Order for Possession.) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07531 JMB Realty Corp-v-Jemrick Carpets Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
Settlement conference held. Parties were not able to
reach an agreement to settle the case at this time. 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. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07801 Litvack, et al-v-Nguyen, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/25/05 . In
court notice
1:02-cv-08123 LGC Ent Inc-v-Rehtmeyer Design, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Plaintiff's
motion to compel payment of sanctions [52-1], is terminated
as moot. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08249 Vance-v-Gallagher, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Defendant's motion for leave to file amended briefs in
light of filing the defendant's amneded Local Rule
56.1(a)(3) statement of undisputed material facts is
granted [210-1]. Defendnat's motion for extension of time
to 1/21/05 to file response to the plaintiff's revised
statement of material facts as to which there is no genuine
issue pursuant to Local Rule 56.1(a)(3) is granted [211-1].
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08747 Falcone-v-Hanover Pk, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 1:30 2/4/05 .
No notice
1:02-cv-09093 Hamilton-v-Spraying Syst Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference held. No notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference held. No notice
1:02-cv-09129 Tucker-v-Sampson, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 2/3/05 . Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09135 TIG Ins Co-v-Exec Risk Indemnity
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is granted [9-1].
Defendant's motion for summary judgment is denied [18-1].
See attached order. It is so ordered terminating case,
Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09197 Popoff-v-Accenture
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Defendant's motion instanter to file its reply two days
late and to exceed the page limitation by one page [46-1]
is granted. No notice
1:02-cv-09455 Stone-v-Lambert, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
The petition for habeas relief is denied terminating
case, Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Notice
mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cr-00133 USA-v-Smith
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
John L Smith : Defendant's motion for judgment of acquittal
[76-1] or alternatively for new trial is denied. [76-2]
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00137 USA-v-Gill
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Maureen L Gill: Change of plea reset to 2/2/05 at 9:45
a.m. Enter excludable delay pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 12/21/04 and end 2/2/05.
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00484 USA-v-Rice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Julio Rice : Defendant's motion for extension of time to
12/22/04 to file pre-trial motions is granted [60-1]
without objection. Pretrial motions to 12/22/04. Mailed
notice
1:03-cr-00621 USA-v-Clark, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Jose
Olaquez : Status hearing held. Change of plea held;
continued to 1/5/05 at 4:00 p.m. Time is excluded under
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00684 USA-v-Ramirez
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Alejandro Ramirez : Change of plea set for 1/13/05 at
9:45 a.m. Status hearing held. Enter excludable delay
pursuant to 18:3161(h)(4) to begin 12/21/04 and end
1/13/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00759 USA-v-Greer
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Douglas Greer : Status hearing reset to 01/25/2005 at
9:00 a.m. Telephone notice
1:03-cr-00779 USA-v-Capriotti, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Laurence W Capriotti, Jack L Hargrove and Michel D Thyfault
: Status hearing held. Defendant Hargrove's motion
seeking production of favorable evidence is granted [136-1]
subject to protective order. Time is excluded based on
finding the ends of justice is served by a continuance
beginning on 12/21/04 and ending on 02/01/2005. Mailed
notice
1:03-cr-00822 USA-v-Johnston, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to Derek
Wilson: Status hearing held and continued to 12/22/04 at
9:00 a.m. Arraignment held. Defendant Derek Wilson
waives formal reading and enters plea of not guilty to all
counts of the Seventh Superseding indictment. Any
additional responses to motions in limine to be filed by
12/28/04. Time is excluded under 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Charles Ross: Status hearing held and continued to
12/22/04 at 9:00 a.m. J. Clifford Greene's oral motion to
withdraw as counsel [0-1] is denied, as stated in open
court. Defendant's oral motion to join in motion regarding
co-defendant Johnson's medical history [0-1] is granted.
Any additional responses to motions in limine [91-1],
[96-1], [95-1], [94-1], [88-1] to be filed by 12/28/04.
Defendant's oral motion to suppress [0-1] is denied. Time
is excluded under 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Charles Ross, Derek Wilson: Goverment's oral motion to seal
Government's motion in limine to exclude certain evidence
[104-1] is granted. Government's motion to seal
Government's motion in limine to admit and exclude certain
evidence [103-1] is granted. (Entered Order) Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00895 USA-v-Bullock
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan as to
Karl Bullock: Status hearing held and continued to 2/2/05
at 10:30 a.m. Trial schedule previously set is hereby
stricken. The Government's request to exclude time,
through and including 2/2/05, in the interest of justice is
granted pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(8)(A)(B) without
objection. Defendant to remain in custody until further
order of the court. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00922 USA-v-Duff, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to all
defendants: Response to government's motion in limine
[135-1] [126-1] will be due by 12/30/04; and any reply by
1/4/05. Ruling will be made by mail by 1/7/05. Mailed
notice
1:03-cr-00961 USA-v-Berry
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Jeffrey Berry : Jury trial set for 2/1/05 is stricken
until further order of court., Status hearing held;
continued to 2/1/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00971 USA-v-Alhalabi
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Abdul Karim Alhalabi : Parties given until 1/19/05 for
additional submission of jury instructions. Time is hereby
excluded to 1/31/05 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Status
hearing held. Pretrial conference set for 1/26/05 at 4:30
p.m. Time is hereby excluded to 1/31/05 pursuant to
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00978 USA-v-Marzook, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Abdelhaleem Hasan Abdelraziq Ashqar: The court grants in
part defendant Asqar's emergency motion to modify
conditions of pretrial release to permit him to travel to
attend the funeral of his murdered sister-in-law [131-1].
The court does not permit defendant to go to any airport,
including Reagan National Airport for the arrival of the
family. Also, defendant must leave the visitation by 8:00
p.m. and go directly home. Before leaving his home in the
morning and immediately upon returning home in the evening.
Defendant must telephone his Pretrial Services Officer.
Defendant's GPS restriction applies to all activities. The
court otherwise grants defendant's motion and allows the
requested modifications except as provided herein. Mailed
notice
1:03-cr-01071 USA-v-Rodriguez, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Oscar Gutierrez Rodriguez : Status hearing held and
continued to 1/6/05 at 1:15 p.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01111 USA-v-Contreras
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Ernesto
C Contreras : (Entered Agreed Order that defendant's
conditions of supervised rlease be amended to permit travel
between Illinois and Jalisco, Mexico between 12/24/04 and
1/2/05). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01128 USA-v-Tenney, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Gilberto R Torres : Status hearing held and continued to
1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00125 Berger, et al-v-AXA Network LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Defendants' consent motion to modify briefing schedule
[79-1], is granted. Accordingly, responses to motion for
summary judgment [71-1] will be due by 01/21/05; and any
replies by 02/11/05. Ruling by mail set for 02/25/05 is
reset for 03/04/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00156 Buttonwood Bay Inv, et al-v-Terzakis, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 12/28/04 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-00170 USA-v-Sumrell
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Status hearing reset to 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. Government's
motion for extension of time to 1/14/05 to respond to
defendant's request for re-sentencing is granted [28-1].
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00210 Duggan, et al-v-Terzakis, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 8:45 1/4/05 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held. Parties report that the case has settled.
Agreed order of dismissal to be filed with the District
Court. All matters related to the referral of this action
having been concluded, the case is returned to the assigned
judge Terminating the case referral to Hon. Nan R. Nolan
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00256 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Aces Env Corp
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Plaintiff's motion for rule to show cause is continued to
01/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. [28-1] Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00343 VIM Recyclers LP-v-Magner, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Status
hearing held. Discovery having been completed and the
parties having indicated no interest in settlement at this
time, all matters relating to the referral of this action
having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned
judge. Terminating the case referral of the Morton Denlow.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00990 Mitutoyo Corp, et al-v-Cen Purchasing Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: On
08/26/04, we denied defendant Central Purchasing, Inc.'s
motion to stay which was filed on 07/09/04. Therefore, the
motion is no longer pending before this court [86-1].
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01175 Ciesielski-v-Hooters on Higgins, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Defendants' motion for leave to file amended reply
memorandum in support of amended Rule 50 motion for
directed verdict on plaintiff's punitive damages claim is
granted [109-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01396 Sampson, et al-v-W Sierra Acpt Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's motion for vacation of dates set in relation to
defendant Ridge motion for summary judgment is granted.
[80-1] An appearance on behalf of defendant Ridge Chrysler
Plymouth, LLC to be filed on or by 01/05/05. At the status,
parties should be prepared to set a schedule for
depositions and for briefing of the motion for summary
judgment if an agreed schedule has not been reached.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01750 Baker, et al-v-Kingsley, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing set to 5/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. Defendants'
motion to dismiss count 1 of the second amended complaint
is granted. by agreement. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to
file third amended complaint and to add additional party
plaintiff is granted [59-1]. Motion to dismiss is due by
01/28/05. Response is due by 02/28/05. Reply is due by
03/21/05. No notice
1:03-cv-01911 D'Asto-v-Black & Decker US
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:45 1/7/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-02095 Sokol & Co-v-Atlantic Mtl Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
The order of 12/08/2004 taxing costs is vacated. Costs are
taxed in favor of defendant in the amount of $443.33 . (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-02228 Surratt-v-CTA
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett :
Plaintiff is given to 1/4/05 to file any objections to
defendant's Bill of Costs. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02259 SEC-v-Goldberg
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 on 1/25/05.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02463 Vodak, et al-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Motion
hearing held. Defendant's motion for order of court to
require the Metropolitan Correctional Center to make
available Aaron Patterson for a videotaped deposition in
this case [129-1] is entered and continued to 2/15/05 at
9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02487 Wells Fargo Bk-v-Hernandez, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate judgment is granted [7-1].
Judgment is entered as of 12/21/04. (Entered Order. Entered
Judgment of Foreclosure. Entered Order Appointing Edward
Grossman Special Commissioner). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02879 Godbout-v-Parizek
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: For the
reasons stated on the attached memorandum opinion, the
United State's motion to substitute [26-1] and motion to
dismiss are granted [27-1]. This action is dismissed with
prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction (counts
II-VI) and for failure to state a claim (count I)
terminating case, Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.
Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-02986 JMW Grp Inc-v-Natl Coun of Young
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference held. All matters in controversy having been
settled, the above-entitled case is hereby dismissed
without prejudice with leave to reinstate on or before
04/21/05. In the event a motion to reinstate is not filed
on or before above date, dismissal becomes with prejudice.
Trial date of 01/04/05 is stricken. Any and all pending
motions are dismissed as moot. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-03070 Trustees Painters-v-Cordone
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held & continued to 9:30 1/5/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-03114 Clark-v-Hewitt Assc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Agreed
motion for extension of time to file a notice of appeal to
and including 01/13/05 is granted [62-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03157 Ray, et al-v-Citigroup Global, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : For
the reasons stated on the reverse side of this order, the
Court denies the plaintiffs and third party defendant
Howard Borenstein's motion for reconsideration of court's
8/30/04 oder granting defendants' motion to compel [88-1].
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 a.m. on 2/3/05.
Motion to strike plaintiffs' expert disclosure of J.
David Cohen is withdrawn [121-1]. Plaintiff's motion to
increase punitive damage claim [126-1] is denied as
unnecessary. Defendant's motion to dismiss for failure to
comply with discovery [132-1] is briefed as follows:
Plaintiff has filed a response. Defendant to reply on or
before 1/4/05. Motion for costs and fees associated with
the depositions plaintiffs B.J. Ukra, Doris Hill, and Jo
Ann Drum [133-1] shall follow the above briefing schedule.
Written ruling will be issued by the Court. Motion to
extend the discovery [127-1] for the purpose of deposition
of Qualcomm representative is granted. Motion to compel
re-deposition of Citigroup, Inc. is denied [127-2]. Rule
26(A(2) deadline for expert disclosures is extended to
1/28/05. Rebuttal by 2/28/05. All depositions by 3/31/05.
No notice
1:03-cv-03202 In Re: In Re: Sara Lee Corp, et al, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Defendant's motion to dismiss is denied [24-1]. See
reverse. It is so ordered. (See reverse of minute order.)
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03417 Smarthealth Inc-v-Shen Wei USA Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Smarthealth, Inc.'s motion to strike and bar expert report
of Ronald A. Bero, Jr. [83-1] is denied for the reasons
stated on the record. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03419 Kirth-v-Schniedermeier, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing reset to 9:30 1/4/05. Status hearing set
for 12/21/2004 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03589 Divane, et al-v-Perry Elec Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 a.m. on 01/04/05.
Plaintiffs' motion for turnover order [44-1] is entered and
continued to 9:30 a.m. on 01/04/05. No notice
1:03-cv-03792 Civix DDI LLC-v-Motorola Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Civix's
motion to strike the deposition testimony of compuserve and
for further relief [208-1], is denied without prejudice.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03835 Lochard-v-Provena St Joseph
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Defendant's
motion for substitution of counsel [22-1] and to file
appearance [22-2] is granted. Kathleen D. McKay is given
leave of court to withdraw as counsel. Kendra Michelle
Allaband is given leave to file an appearance on behalf of
defendant. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03984 Waukegan, Cty of-v-Martinovich
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/11/05 . Open
court notice
1:03-cv-04291 Wawryniuk-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to file
plaintiff's brief in support of plaintiff's post trial
motion is granted [117-1]. Plaintiff's brief to be filed by
or on 1/20/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04358 Carpanzano-v-Clg of DuPage, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to dismiss [108-1] is granted.
This action is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to
settlement. The motion will not be heard on 12/23/04 as
noticed. terminating case Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-04369 Trst Will Co Carp, et al-v-D Constr Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber: The
agreed motion for extension of discovery to 2/28/05 is
granted [8-1]. Status hearing reset to 9:00 a.m. on
3/1/05. No notice
1:03-cv-04575 Favela, et al-v-Cicero, Two of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:15 a.m. on
01/05/2005. Settlement conference with counsel for the
parties held. Counsel shall continue to discuss the
possibility of settlement of this case. Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:03-cv-04589 Boler Co-v-Arvinmeritor Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/25/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
Denlow in Courtroom 1350. Parties shall deliver a copy of
an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
days before the initial status hearing. If the parties
have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
the submission of the previously filed initial status
report is sufficient. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04774 Doe-v-Oberweis Dairy
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: By 12/29/04
defendant shall provide plaintiff with (1) a computer disc
consolidating the various employee lists that defendant has
produced during discovery; and (2) a proposed stipulation
that addresses the average and median ages of scoopers,
shifts managers and managers as of (a) 12/1/01 and
(b)6/1/02. Status hearing set for 9:30 a.m. on 12/23/04.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-04986 Lorillard Tobacco Co-v-S&M Cen Svc Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman : Court
adopts Magistrate-Judge Levin's report and recommendation
dated 12/16/04. The court finds by clear and convincing
evidence that Safwan Alkhawan and Morwan Khawam are in
civil contempt for failing to comply with this court's
order of 11/05/04. Order body attachments to issue as to
Safwan Alkhawan and Morwan Khawam forthwith. They are to be
arrested and held in custody until they purge themselves of
that civil contempt of failing to comply with this court's
11/05/04 order. If this court is unavailable, the matter
should be taken to the emergency judge. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman:
Plaintiff's emergency motion for a rule to show cause why
defendant's counsel should not be sanctioned for violating
the court's 11/05/04 order is referred to Magistrate-Judge
Levin for a report and recommendation for a preliminary
evaluation of the circumstances in order to determine
whether an order to show cause of criminal contempt should
issue pursuant to FRCP 42(a). Plaintiff's motion to file
bill of costs and petition for fees and costs is entered.
Defendant waives response. [80-1] [81-1] [82-1] [83-1]
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04990 Kosyla-v-Des Plaines, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing reset to 9:45 1/12/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05038 Frederick, et al-v-Abbott Lab
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Defendant's motion to strike certain exhibits offered by
plaintiffs in opposition to defendant's motion for summary
judgment [24-1] is entered and continued and will be
considered along with other briefs on the motion for
summary judgment. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Defendant's motion to strike portions of plaintiffs'
response to defendant's statement of material facts is
entered and continued and will be considered along with
other briefs on the motion for summary judgment. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05044 Howell-v-Koenemann, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Plaintiff's motion for an order adding, as an additional
plaintiff and proposed class representative, John W.
Endsley is withdrawn [76-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05098 Werchek-v-Coachman, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Settlement conference held. Status hearing set for January
11, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05207 Fairley, et al-v-Andrews, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
Plaintiffs' motion for leave to serve subpoenas for
documents [158-1] is granted as stated in open court.
Defendant, Edward Burne's motion for leave to issue
subpoenas [155-1] is granted as stated in open court.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05316 Pernell-v-Farley, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery is withdrawn [25-1].
Discover cut-off extended to 03/14/2005. Motion for
summary judgment schedule is reset as follows: Motion with
supporting memorandum is due on or before 04/11/2005.
Response due on or before 05/09/2005. Reply due on or
before 05/19/2005. Final pretrial order due on or before
06/24/2005. Trial date of 07/11//2005 to stand. No notice
1:03-cv-05455 Teva Phar USA Inc-v-Abbott Lab
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Defendant's agreed motion to retrieve originally filed
appendix of exhibits and to re-file a corrected appendix is
granted [65-1]. Defendant Abbott is allowed to retrieve
document #61 filed under seal, which is its motion to
compel discovery with memorandum in support with
declaration of Ted Dane in support of that motion to compel
and to re-file a corrected appendix. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05498 Briggs, et al-v-Provident Bk, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Memorandum Opinion and order entered. Accordingly,
defendants' motion for summary judgment is granted as to
statutory damages and Booker Briggs. Defendants' motion for
summary judgment is denied as to attorneys' fees and
plaintiffs' right to rescind. Plaintiffs' motion for
summary judgment is denied as to plaintiffs' right to
rescind and statutory damages. Status hearing set for
01/05/05 is stricken. terminating case, Entered
Memorandum Opinion and Order. Notice mailed by judge's
staff.
1:03-cv-05754 Mtge Elec-v-Plesniak, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman:
Plaintiff's motions to reinstate lawsuit [7-1], [14-1], for
default order [16-1], for entry of foreclosure and to
appoint special commissioner are entered and continued to
1/18/05 at 9:00 a.m. No notice
1:03-cv-05767 Rusin-v-United AL
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
Plaintiff's motion for extension of discovery [33-1] is
granted in part and denied in part for the reasons stated
in open court. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
Plaintiff's motion to reconsider the order entered on
12/17/04 [34-1] is granted in part and denied in part for
the reasons stated in open court. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05794 Whisenton-v-City of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
(Entered agreed order of dismissal.) Terminating case
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05811 Murry, et al-v-Amer Mtge Banc, Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Upon
further consideration, the court strikes without prejudice
defendants' motion for summary judgment [122-1], which may
be refiled within seven days after a ruling on plaintiffs'
renewed motion for class certification. The court refers
the motion for class certification in this case and in
related case Greenleaf v. BWM Mortgage, LLC 03C6186, to
Magistrate Judge Schenkier. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Defendants' unopposed motion for enlargement of time until
12/21/04 to file opposition to plaintiffs' renewed motion
for class certification is granted [128-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05851 NEG Micon USA Inc-v-N Alternative Energy, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Defendant Navitas Energy, Inc.'s motion (a) to compel
discovery relating to documents produced on an untimely
basis, and (b) to compel payment of expert witness fees is
referred to a Magistrate Judge by lot. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06213 Weniger-v-Arrow Fin Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Defendants' motion for leave to file response in opposition
to motion for class certification, instanter [40-1], is
denied. Plaintiff's motion for class certification [22-1],
is granted. Status hearing of 01/24/05 is reset to
02/24/05 at 9:30 a.m. Parties have indicated a desire to
have a settlement conference. Case has been previously
referred to Magistrate Judge Nan R. Nolan for settlment
conference and parties are instructed to contact the
chambers of Magistrate Judge Nan R. Nolan to request a date
for a settlement conference. (Enter Order Granting
Plaintiff's Motion For Class Certification.) Notices mailed
by judge's staff
1:03-cv-06401 Directv Inc-v-Klein, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff
voluntarily dismisses counts 3 and 5 of the complaint;
counts 3 and 5 of the complaint are hereby dismissed. Enter
order granting plaintiff's motion for summary judgment
against Nathan Klein: Plaintiff's motion for summary
judgment on counts 1,2 and 4 of the complaint is granted
[30-1]. It is ordered that summary judgment on counts 1,2
and 4 of the complaint is entered in favor of plaintiff,
Directv and against the defendant, Nathan Klein in the
amount of $130,000 plus fees in the amount $7,108.00 and
costs in the amount of $335.43; post judgment interest at
the legal rate in effect to accrue thereon from the date of
this judment forward until paid; and, that the plaintiff
have execution therefore. (Entered Order Granting
Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment Against Nathan
Klein.) Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06550 Wells Fargo Bk MN-v-Sulejewski, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Status
hearing held. Plaintiff's motion for default order as to
Sylvester Sulejewski, Anastazja Sulejewski [3-1] and for
judgment for foreclosure [3-2] is granted. Plaintiff's
motion to appoint special commissioner is granted [2-1].
Enter order appointing Edward Grossman as Special
Commissioner. This case is terminated and any pending
motions or schedules are stricken as moot terminating
case. (Entered Default Order; Judgment of Foreclosure and
Sale). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06589 Rashid-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate judgment is denied [14-1]. No
notice
1:03-cv-06687 Trepanier-v-Cook Co Forest, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Defendants' response to plaintiff's motion to compel
depositions, answers to interrogatories and production of
documents to be filed by 12/23/04, with a courtesy copy to
chambers, room 2206. Ruling by mail unless the court
requests oral argument. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06991 Wilke, et al-v-Salamone, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/22/05 at 9:15 a.m.
Plaintiff's oral motion for leave to file amended complaint
on or before 12/28/04 is granted. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07057 Dugan, et al-v-Lovelace
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran:
Plaintiff's motion for turn-over order against garnishee
defendant Highland Community Bank is granted [22-1].
(Entered turn-over order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07198 Otrompke-v-Character & Fitness, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Defendant's motion to strike plaintiff's motion to strike
plaintiff's motion to file a second amended complaint is
granted. A motion to amend a complaint requires that the
proposed amnded pleading accompany the motion. If plaintiff
wishes to amend, he must comply with this requirement.
Alternative motion to require plaintiff to tender proposed
second amended complaint is denied as moot. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07466 Pino-v-USA
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Plaintiff's motion for extension of discovery deadline for
the limited purpose of obtaining expert reports is granted.
[30-1] No further extensions will be allowed. Parties are
to submit a proposed agreed revised scheduling order to
chambers by 12/28/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07803 Directv Inc-v-Horn
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing held. Counsel appeared and reported that
parties have reached a settlement. Plaintiff's oral motion
to dismiss this action pursuant to settlement is granted.
All pending dates and monies are hereby stricken as moot
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07823 R R Donnelly & Sons-v-Jet Messenger Svc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman:
Defendant's agreed motion to extend time to 02/14/05 for
submission of its expert's report [45-1], is granted. No
notice
1:03-cv-07864 USA-v-Pasley
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Parties
report case settled. Cause is dismissed without prejudice.
All pending motions are hereby terminated as moot.
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07988 McComb-v-Plaza Assc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
evidentiary hearing held. Status hearing held to 9:45
12/22/04 . In court notice
1:03-cv-08196 Bk of NY-v-Nelson, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate the judgment of foreclosure
and sale entered on 07/06/04 and to dismiss this action is
granted. [7-1] [9-1] (Entered Order.) Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-08251 Pettit-v-Infopower Syst Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Plaintiff's motion to compel is granted [8-1]. Defendant is
directed to produce Martin Engel for deposition on or
before 1/17/05. Status hearing held and continued to
1/24/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08263 Directv Inc-v-Zelby
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr : For
case control purposes, this motion appears as pending on
the docket sheet [5-1]. The court granted plaintiff's
unopposed motion to dismiss defendant on 03/26/04 [4-1].
The clerk shall correct the docket to reflect this entry.
It is so ordered. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08307 Hyderi, et al-v-WA Mtl Bk FA, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Plaintiffs'
renewed motion to compel defendant to provide information
[35-1] is entered and continued to 9:30 a.m. on 1/20/05.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08557 Graham-v-Jenkins, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : The
parties having accepted Judge Denlow's settlement
recommendation, the parties shall promptly prepare and
exchange settlement documents. Status hearing set to 10:00
1/25/05 for report on settlement. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08832 Wells Fargo Bk-v-Wozniak, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
Plaintiff's motion to dismiss case is granted [5-1].
(Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09102 Mainor-v-CTA, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/3/05 . No notice
1:03-cv-09103 Ferrell-v-Chgo Pk Dist
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : On
the court's own motion, status hearing set for 2/2/05 is
reset to 9:00 on 2/4/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09215 Hicks, et al-v-Medline Ind Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/25/05. In the event
a settlement is not reached, Plaintiff is directed to
appear at the status set for 1/25/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00094 USA-v-Munoz-Rojas
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Sergio Munoz-Rojas : Status hearing held; continued to
1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00189 USA-v-McNeal
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Tobias McNeal : Status hearing set for 01/25/2005 at 9:30
a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00282 USA-v-Householder
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to Roger
A Householder: Change of plea hearing set for 12/21/04 is
reset to 2/10/05 at 9:45 a.m. Time is excluded based on
finding the ends of justice is served by a continuance
beginning on 12/21/04 and ending on 2/10/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00307 USA-v-Chapman
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Lamar
Chapman III: Defendant's motion to extend the time within
which to surrender [25-1] is entered; continued to 1/5/05
at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00326 USA-v-Bailey
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Leeotis Bailey : On the court's own motion, sentencing
set for 02/02/05 is reset to 02/04/05 at 12:00 p.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00370 USA-v-Todd
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Donald J Todd : Status hearing held. Trial set for
3/28/05 at 10:00am. Motions in limine to be filed with
instructions to be filed by 3/14/05. Stipulations,
objections to instructions and response to motions in
limine to be filed by 3/21/05. The court will rule prior
to trial. Government to designate experts by 3/1/05. Enter
excludable delay pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin
12/21/04 and end 3/28/05. No notice
1:04-cr-00423 USA-v-McMahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Zachary Johnson : Change of plea reset from 12/21/04 at
10:30 a.m. to 12/22/04 at 9:15 a.m. Time is excluded under
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00464 USA-v-Thompson, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo as to
Albert Span : The Court appoints Locke E. Bowman, Legal
Director, MacArthur Justice Center, 1111 E. 60th Street.,
Chicago, IL 60637, Tel. # 773/702-0349 to represent the
defendant, Albert Span solely for the purpose of any appeal
of the court's ruling on the placing of defendant under
Special Administrative Measures. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00466 USA-v-Sach
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Joseph Van Sach : Defendant's ex parte motion for
appointment of an investigator is granted. [47-1] Mr. John
Rea is appointed as the defense investigator. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00531 USA-v-Upchurch, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Michael Bowman : Motion of Robert D. Seeder to withdraw is
granted [105-1] for the reasons stated on the record.
Order appointment of new counsel for defendant Michael
Bowman. Status hearing set for 12/22/04 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00619 USA-v-Geter
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Gregory Geter : Status hearing held. Change of plea
hearing held. Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty and
enters plea of guilty to count 1 of the indictment.
Defendant informed of his rights. Plea accepted and
judgment of guilty entered on count 1. Presentence
investigation report ordered. Sentencing set for
02/22/2005 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00661 USA-v-Latchin
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Sami Khoshaba Latchin : Status hearing held. Defendant's
motion to re-set the trial date is granted [40-1]. Trial
set for 1/24/05 is stricken. Government's sworn statements
from Cooperating Individuals 1 and 2 to be made promptly;
and Defendant's supplemental response to Government's Rule
15 motion (42-1) to be made within 30 days. Hearing on
motions set for 2/4/05 at 10:00. Defendant granted leave
to travel on Christmas day to visit his sister in Chicago
from 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Excludable time to continue
pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00689 USA-v-Medina, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Gerardo Herrera and Francisco Medina : Defendant Medina's
motion to quash arrest and defendant Herrera oral motion to
quash is denied [0-1] for the reasons stated in open court.
Suppression hearing set for 01/11/2005 at 1:30 p.m. No
notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
defendants: Jury trial set for 02/22/2005 at 10:00 a.m.
No notice
1:04-cr-00724 USA-v-Vega-Davalos
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Jorge Vega-Davalos : Status hearing reset to 1/6/05 at
9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00773 USA-v-Ware
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman as to
Caprice Ware : Hearing resumed and continued to 12/30/04
at 10:00 a.m. No notice
1:04-cr-00791 USA-v-Shabazz
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Nikita
Shears Shabazz : It is ordered that the U.S. Marshal serve,
free of costs or fees, any and all subpoenas and/or
subpoenas duces tecum which defendant, Nikita Shears
Shabazz shall require during or in relation to any trial or
hearing. (Entered Order) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00800 USA-v-Hernandez
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Alfonso Hernandez Jr: Defendant's motion for movement
while on home confinement is granted [22-1]. The defendant
is permitted temporary movement while on home confinement
for the limited purpose of attending his wife's graduation
ceremony and Christmas Eve dinner and gift exchange with
his family. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00867 USA-v-Matthews
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon as to
Decorion Matthews : Defendant Matthews withdraws plea of
not guilty. Defendant informed of his rights. Defendant
enters plea of guilty to the superseding information. Court
enters judgment of guilty. Order Cause referred to the
Probation Department for a presentence investigation
report. Government's version to be submitted to Probation
Office by 12/21/04. Any objections to the presentence
report to be filed by 2/17/04. Sentencing set on 2/24/05 at
1:00 p.m. Same bond shall stand until 1/24/05 at which time
defendant shall voluntarily surrender to the U.S. Marshal.
Pretrial conference on 12/21/04 and trial on 1/19/05 are
vacated. Enter waiver of indictment. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00915 USA-v-Mendoza, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Ruben Mendoza: Case called for continued detention
hearing. Continued detention hearing reset to 12/28/04 at
9:00 a.m. Defendant shall remain in custody. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Indalecio Mendoza-Contreras: Entered Order for detention
pending trial. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00921 USA-v-Tomczak, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan as to
Roger E McMahon : Defendant Roger McMahon's request to
continue the arraignment and plea set for 1/4/05 is granted
by agreement. Arraignment and plea reset to 1/10/05 at
10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00937 USA-v-Martinez, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to Oziel
Martinez : Defendant's motion to reconsider pre-trial
release is denied [27-1]. Defendant to reamin in custody
pending further order of court. Status hearing set for
2/15/05 at 9:15 a.m., Time is excluded based on finding
the ends of justice is served by a continuance beginning
on 12/21/04 and ending on 2/15/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00962 USA-v-Person
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Raytrice J Person : Arraignment date set for 1/25/05 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
Raytrice J Person : Arraignment date set for 1/25/05 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01023 USA-v-Alvarez, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Edwin
Perez : Defendant waives his right to preliminary
examination hearing. Order defendant bound to the district
court for further proceedings. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01057 USA-v-Smith
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Johnnie Mae Smith : Initial appearance and arraignment
held. Defendant voluntarily surrenders on 12/21/04.
Defendant informed of rights. Enter order appointing
Alison Marlowe Siegler of the Federal Defender Program as
counsel for defendant. 16.1A conference to be held on or
before 12/28/04. Pretrial motions to be filed on or before
1/4/05. Response to pretrial motions shall be filed on or
before 1/11/05. Status hearing before Judge Guzman in
courtroom 1219 set for 1/14/05 at 10:30 a.m. On the
Government's motion and the defendant not objecting, the
court finds that the time until the status before the
District Judge shall be excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
3161(h)(1) and U.S. v. Tibboel, 753 F2d 608 (7th Cir.
1985). Government and defendant agree on certain
conditions of release. Enter order setting conditions of
release. Defendant shall be released after processing.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01061 USA-v-Gibbs
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Angela Gibbs: Arraignment held. Defendant enters plea of
not guilty to all counts. 16.1(a) conference to be held
by or on 12/29/04. Pretrial motions to be filed by
1/19/05. Government's answer to be filed by 1/26/05. Reply
to answer to be filed by 2/2/05. Status hearing set for
2/15/05 at 9:15am. Time is excluded based on finding the
ends of justice is served by a continuance beginning on
12/21/04 and ending on 2/15/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Angela Gibbs : Bond hearing held. Defendant is released
on $4,500 OR Bond. Daniel Martin is appointed counsel for
defendant. Time is excluded based on finding the ends of
justice is served by a continuance beginning on 12/21/04
and ending on 2/15/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01072 USA-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Miguel Naranjo: Detention hearing held. David S. Mejia
is given leave to file his appearance as additional counsel
for defendant. Government's oral motion for detention of
defendant Miguel Naranjo [0-1] 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
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Juventino Benavides: Detention hearing held. Government's
oral motion to detain the defendant Juventino Benavides
pending trial [0-1] is denied. Enter order setting
conditions of release. Defendant shall be released after
processing. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Eduardo Abitia-Silva: 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
until further order of the court. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Javier Rojo: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing and detention. Defendant waives his right to
preliminary examination. The court finds probable cause
and orders the defendant bound to the U.S. District Court
for further proceedings. Government moves for pretrial
detention. Defendant waives the detention hearing without
prejudice to defendant's right to move at a later time for
release on conditions. Defendant shall remain in custody
until further order of the court. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Jose Pena: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Defendant waives his right to preliminary
examination. The court finds probable cause and orders
defendant bound to the U.S. District Court for further
proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody until
further order of the court. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Valentin Salazar: Case called for preliminary examination
hearing. Defendant waives his right to preliminary
examination. This court finds probable cause and orders
the defendant bound to the District Court for further
proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody until
further order of the court. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01074 USA-v-Hamilton, et al
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Cleve
Jackson : Arraignment & Plea held. Defendant waived
reading of the indictment entered a plea of not guilty to
the indictment. LCrR 16.1A materials to be provided on
1/3/05. Pretrial motions to be filed by 1/18/05; answers
to motions to be filed by 1/28/05. Hearing on pretrial
motions set for 2/4/05 at 9:30 a.m. Detention hearing held.
Status hearing set for 2/4/05 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant
detained and remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal
until further order of Court. Pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) and 18:3161(h)(1)(F) time is excluded
through and including 2/4/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Lavonas Troupe : Arraignment & Plea held. Defendant waived
reading of the indictment entered a plea of not guilty to
the indictment. LCrR 16.1A materials to be provided on
1/3/05. Pretrial motions to be filed by 1/18/05; answers
to motions to be filed by 1/28/05. Hearing on pretrial
motions set for 2/4/05 at 9:30 a.m. Status hearing set for
2/4/05 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant detained and remanded to the
custody of the U.S. Marshal until further order of Court.
Pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B ) and 18:3161(h)(1)(F) time
is excluded through and including 2/4/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01079 USA-v-Jaramillo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Moises
Tirado : Detention hearing held. Order setting conditions
of release is stayed until the close of business Wednesday,
12/21/04 or as such time is needed for the Emergency
District Court Judge to hear this matter, whichever is
later to give the government an opportunity to take an
appeal to the Emergency Judge. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01095 USA-v-Soto
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Raul Soto: Arraignment held. Defendant informed of his
rights. Enter order appointing James D. Tunick of the
Federal Defender panel as counsel for defendant.
Defendant Raul Soto enters plea of not guilty to all counts
of the indictment. Rule 16.1(A) conference to be held on
or before 12/28/04. Pretrial motions shall be filed on or
before 1/7/05. Response to pretrial motions shall be filed
on or before 1/17/05. Status hearing before Judge Bucklo in
courtroom 1441 is set for 1/21/05 at 10:00 a.m. On the
government's motion and the defendant not objecting, the
court finds that the time until the status before the
District Judge shall be excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
3161(h)(1) and U.S. vs. Tibboel, 753 F. 2nd 608 (7th Cir.
1985). Defendant shall remain in custody pending trial or
until further order of the court. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01109 USA-v-Irby
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Darryl
Lane Irby : Initial appearance proceedings of Darryl Lane
Irby held. Defendant appears in response to arrest no
12/21/04. Defendant informed of rights. Eugene Steingold
granted leave to file appearance on behalf of the
defendant. Status hearing set for 01/04/2005 at 1:15 p.m.
before Magisrate Judge Nolan. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00014 Radovanovic-v-Wal-Mart Stores E
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Defendant's motion to set reasonable deposition fee is
denied without prejudice [6-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00035 Williams-v-Martin, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Defendants
motion to compel deposition [11-1], is withdrawn.
Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-00100 IMR USA Inc-v-GES Exposition Svc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : The
schedule, i.e., pretrial order deadline, Pretrial
conference and the the jury trial are stricken until ruling
on the pending Motions for summary judgment. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00216 MarCap Corp-v-McCarver, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure at 10:20 a.m. on
01/31/2005. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
by judge's staff
1:04-cv-00270 Anderson, et al-v-RC Taylor LTD, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Answer
brief to defendant Robbie's, Inc. motion for summary
judgment due 1/21/05. Reply to answer brief due 2/4/05.
Ruling on defendant Robbie's, Inc..'s motion for summary
judgment [37-1] due 2/4/05. Even though the movan did not
request leave to file a brief in excess of 15 pages, the
court will grant leave to file the brief in excess of 15
pages this time, however, the Rule are to be adhered to in
the future. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00472 Dugan, et al-v-KII Concrete Ltd
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/9/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00627 Anderson, et al-v-Pannex Painting Co
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing held. Open court notice
1:04-cv-00686 NC Two LP-v-Pinnix, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 9:30 1/20/05 in courtroom 1342. Enclosed is
the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory status
report . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00701 Mathers, et al-v-Ciba Vision Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:45 1/21/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00722 Structural IW PenFd, et al-v-Clark
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 9:30 1/21/05 in courtroom 1342. Enclosed is
the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory status
report . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00787 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Jerry Pontarelli
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Defendant's motion in opposition to payment of attorneys
fees [17-1] is entered and continued to 1/11/05 at 9:30
a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-00883 Goros, et al-v-Co of Cook, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing reset to 5/18/05 at 9:00a.m. Status
hearing set for03/30/05 is stricken. Defendants agreed
motion for an extension of time in which to conduct limited
discovery is granted to and including 02/22/05 [27-1].
Dispositive motions are to filed by 3/22/05. Response to
the dispositive motions, if any, are to be filed by
04/06/05 and replies, if any, are to be filed by 04/13/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00904 Brandt, et al-v-Bd of Ed of Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 02/03/05 at 9:00a.m.
Plaintiff's motion for class certification on the amended
to be filed by or on 01/04/05, and should be noticed.
Defendant to answer or otherwise plead to the amended
complaint by or on 01/04/05. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures due
01/21/05. Written discovery to be issued by 01/31/05. Fact
discovery to close 04/21/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00939 Pierson-v-Blagojevich, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Status hearing set for 9:00 a.m. on 3/23/05. Plaintiff's
motion to vacate is granted [29-1]. Case ordered
reinstated. Case reopened Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00955 Garrett, et al-v-Rodriguez, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Motion to
quash subpoena for non-party journalists' work product is
withdrawn as moot [26-1]. Non-party WMAQ has provided an
affidavit that all relevant news footage outtakes do not
exist and cannot be produced, having been destroyed prior
to the period in question. Status hearing of 12/22/04 is
vacated. Status hearing of 1/31/05 to stand. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00962 Pittman-v-Rogers Auto Grp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan: The
parties having stipulated to the agreed dismissal of this
action pursuant to settlement, this case is hereby
dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs
and fees. All pending dates and motions are hereby
stricken. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01125 Bolton-v-Service Corp Intl
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Plaintiff's LR 56.1 response to defendant's motion for
summary judgment, due 12/17/04, has not been filed and no
extension of time has been granted by this Court. The
Court therefore issues a rule to show cause and orders
plaintiff to appear on 01/11/05 at 9:30 a.m. to explain why
sanctions should not be issued for failure to adhere to the
Court's briefing schedule. Defendant's counsel should also
attend. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01153 Bourke, et al-v-Tinley Pk, Vlg of, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 4:30 1/6/05 .
No notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Motion
to rule on objections is granted [10-1]. Objections ruling
made in open court. No notice
1:04-cv-01197 Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-All Amer Roofing Inc, et a
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1), this case is hereby dismissed
without prejudice and with side bearing its own costs.
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01279 Blistex Inc-v-Doe
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman:
Parties fail to appear. Court assumes that all matters in
controversy have been resolved. This action is hereby
dismissed terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01511 Ciampi-v-Atwood
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Defendant's motion to extend discovery cutoff is granted
[10-1]. Discovery ordered closed on 2/28/05. Status
hearing held and continued to 3/1/05 at 9:00 a.m. No
notice
1:04-cv-01608 Cannon-v-Toops, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Plaintiff's motion for extension of discovery until 1/10/05
for purposes of deposing Dr. Pietro Tonino, M.D. is granted
[18-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01619 Zapien, et al-v-Escobar, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 1/31/05 at 10:40
a.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-01715 Molex Incorporated-v-Wyler
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held. Defendant's oral motion to extend date to
reply to motion for summary judgment is granted [0-0].
Defendant to file reply to motion for summary judgment by
12/30/04. Ruling will be by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02065 Varner-v-Budz, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held. Plaintiff's reply to the amended
habeas petition is due on or before 01/03/05. Ruling will
be made by mail. No notice
1:04-cv-02168 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Blanchette, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Plaintiff's motion to vacate judgment [11-1] is granted.
Judgment and foreclosure entered on 09/16/04 is vacated.
Plaintiff's motion for default order [12-1] and for
judgment of foreclosure is granted. (Entered Default Order,
Judgment of Foreclosure, Order Appointing Special
Commissioner Gerald Nordgren for the purpose of the sale at
public venue of the property that is the subject matter of
this action. Hearing date of 01/13/05 is stricken.
terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02232 Bonvolanta-v-Delnor Comm Hosp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo: Response
to defendant, Paul M. Gekas's motion for summary judgment
on counts III and VII will be due by 1/18/05; and any reply
by 2/1/05 [47-1]. Ruling will be made by mail by 2/22/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02268 Central States PenFd, et al-v-All Trailer Storage
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Plaintiff's
renewed motion for rule to show cause why plaintiff and
Beverly Kohlstrand should not be held in contempt is set
before Magistrate Judge Nolan on 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. in
courtroom 1858. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02283 Brust-v-SBC
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Defendant's unopposed motion to substitute counsel is
granted [14-1]. Laura A. Linder is allowed to substitute
for Peter L. Albrecht as counsel of record in this case.
Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-02308 Annie K Petty-v-Laurel Transport, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Plaintiff Petty's unopposed motion to correct offical court
record and case caption is granted [7-1]. The Clerk of
Court is directed to correct the case caption to reflect
plaintiff as "Annie K. Petty" and the defendant Laurel
Trucking Company as " Laurel Transport." Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Motion hearing held. Plaintiff Petty's motion to compel
depositions of all defendants is granted. The depositions
of Laurel Transport, Rock Castle Transport, Billy G. Rice
and Shane Rice are to be completed by 1/11/05. Defendant's
motion to compel is granted. Plaintiff Petty is ordered to
respond t defendant's request to produce by 12/30/05. The
dates given in open court are modified as set out in this
order: All discovery to close 3/7/05. Plaintiff to disclose
to her expert and expert report by 1/25/05. Deposition of
plaintiff's expert to be completed by 2/8/05. Defendants to
disclose their expert and expert report by 2/15/05.
Deposition of defendants' expert to be completed by 3/7/05.
No further extensions. The parties are to be aware of Judge
Darrah's Standing Order Regarding Motions for Summary
Judgment. Discovery ordered on 3/7/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02392 Balazia, et al-v-Ariens Co
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and perties report that case has settled.
Agreed order of dismissal to be filed with the Court by
1/7/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02475 Quintero, et al-v-Landscapes by Gary, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure at 11:00 a.m. on
01/31/2005. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
by judge's staff
1:04-cv-02540 Native American Arts-v-Aquino, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 01/31/05 at 11:20
a.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-02545 Moore, et al-v-Morales, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held and continued to 1/18/05 at 9:45 a.m. Saulter
& Beals' motion to withdraw as counsel for plaintiffs is
granted [18-1]. Plaintiffs' oral motion for time to find
new counsel is granted to and including 1/18/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-02571 Trst PW&VF BFd IBEW-v-IDS Security Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/16/04 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02602 Dilworth-v-Fed Ex
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Defendant's motion to dismiss [16-1] is continued to
1/18/05, at 9:00 a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-02710 Smith-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Catherine Bremer, 218 N. Jefferson #300, Chicago IL 60661,
(312)377-6333, is appointed to represent plaintiff in this
cause. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02764 McRoy-v-Johnson, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing held and continued to 5/25/05 at 9:30 a.m. Fact
discovery closes 5/27/05. Close of expert discovery
6/17/05. Any amendment to pleadings of joinder of parties
to be filed by 2/28/05. Dispositive motions to be filed by
7/18/05. Court orders plaintiff to be made available for
deposition. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02887 Spriggs-v-Goldenberg Hehmeyer
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/21/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Martin C. Ashman from the Hon. James F. Holderman
pursuant to Local Rule 73.1 (For further detail see
reverse of order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02946 Elstad, et al-v-SOS Children's Vlg
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
Settlement conference set for 2:00 1/6/05 in chambers,
Room 1356. Parties are to comply with the enclosed standing
order. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Court's
Standing Order Setting Settlement Conference may result in
the unilateral cancellation of the settlement conference by
the Court. Because of the volume of settlement conferences
conducted by Judge Denlow, once a settlement conference
date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted
without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02994 Sullivan, et al-v-Emerald Sewer and
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/31/05 . In
court notice
1:04-cv-03027 Ward, et al-v-Scully, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Motion to compel [8-1] is resolved on the record and
terminated without prejudice. Status call is set for 9:00
a.m. on 1/7/05. No notice
1:04-cv-03071 Dalan/Geneva LLC-v-Kane Commerce Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 1/31/05 at 11:40
(See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by judge's
staff
1:04-cv-03107 Pugh-v-Sheetz, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
(Entered agreed order of dismissal.) Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-03108 USA-v-$246518 US Currency
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held and continued to 10:00 on 1/14/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03114 Roman Inc-v-Dominick's Finer, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
(Entered Stipulated Protective Order.) Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-03275 Pavlovic-v-Nistevo Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing reset to 9:00 a.m. on 01/20/2005.
Settlement conference held. As stated on the record, the
parties reached a binding settlement conference. All other
previously set dates are stricken as moot. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03310 Roaring Fork Capital, et al-v-Birdview.com Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing reset to 11:00 1/12/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03375 Hines-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : On
the court's own motion, status hearing set for 2/2/05 is
reset to 9:00 on 2/4/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03421 Villagran-v-Kane Co Jail
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Status
hearing held and continued to 1/25/05 at 9:00 a.m. Motion
of Gregory A. Morse for relief from appointment is granted
[13-1]. Leave granted Morse to withdraw as counsel for
plaintiff. The court will appoint new counsel for Michael
Villagran by separate order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03452 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Lawrence Haegele
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/3/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03517 Blackmon Mooring-v-Co of Cook IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Pretrial conference held., Cause is hereby dismissed
with leave to reinstate on or before 2/21/05 if settlement
is not effectuated. Terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03520 Trst Bricklayers-v-Sincula Masonary Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Defendant fails to appear. Plaintiff's oral motion to
enter and continue the rule to show cause to 01/18/05 at
9:00 a.m. is granted. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03560 Gala-v-Way, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for
mandamus is granted [4-1] terminating case. (See reverse
of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03586 Doe-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held and continued to 06/07/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Discovery cut-off set for 08/31/05. Rule 26(a)(1)
disclosures on or before 01/21/05. Amended pleadings and
additional of parties on or before 03/31/05. Rule 26(a)(2)
disclosures for plaintiff by 06/30/05 and for the defendant
by 07/29/05. No notices required, advised in open court
1:04-cv-03651 Williams, et al-v-Chgo Cty of IL, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This
case is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule
16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 1/31/05 at
12:00 p.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed
by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-03659 Herman Miller Inc-v-Allseating Corp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 9:30 1/14/05 in courtroom 1342 at which time
a settlement conference date will be set. Enclosed is the
court's procedure for filing a mandatory joint status
report. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03677 Williams-v-Unknown Chgo PO Ofc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/6/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03712 RML Specialty Hosp-v-MLB Sys Inc Hlth Ben, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Defendant appears. Defendant's oral motion to vacate
default is granted and the default is hereby vacaed. Enter
appearance of Hugh Arnold and Steven McDowell as counsel
for defendant. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead by
1/14/05. 26(a)(1) disclosures due 1/21/05. Written
discovery to be issued by 1/31/05. Fact discovery to close
4/18/05. Parties are directed to meet pursuant to Rule
26(f) and exhaust all settlement possibilities prior to the
next status hearing. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03716 Wolff-v-Motorola Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Settlement conference held. Parties were able to each an
agreement to settle the case. Parties are advised to file
the appropriate dismissal papers with the District Judge.
All matters relating to the referral of this case having
been resolved, the referral is closed and the case is
returned to the assigned judge. Terminating the case
referral to Honorable Michael T. Mason. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03720 Freeman-v-Denny's Dinner
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Stipulation for discovery and protection of confidential
information is granted. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-03845 Aerocopy DOO-v-E Paper Company
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Motion
hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court,
plaintiff's motion to compel is granted in part and denied
in part [21-1]. By 12/29/04 defendant is to provide to
plaintiff, financial documents, orders and payment records.
Agreed protective to be submitted to chambers by 1/3/05.
Status hearing set for 1/26/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03886 Buiza, et al-v-Davis Bancorp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Defendant
Davis Bancorp, Inc.'s motion for partial summary judgment
as to certain named plaintiffs and certain counts is
withdrawn on defendant's oral motion. [0-0] [29-1]
Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-03934 Glaziers Arch WPenFd-v-Binswanger Glass Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing held. Counsel appeared and reported that
parties have reached a settlement. Plaintiff's oral motion
to dismiss this action with leave to move for reinstatement
by 01/21/05 pursuant to settlement is granted. All pending
dates and motions are hereby stricken as moot. Terminating
case. In the event no one moves for reinstatement by
01/21/05, the dismissal shall become a dismissal with
prejudice. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03938 Witt-v-Country Ins & Fin
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Judgment is entered in favor or plaintiff Patricia Witt,
and against defendant County Insurance & Financial Services
in the amount of $90,000.00. Status hearing dated of
5/13/05 is stricken. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03958 Vesneske-v-Diagnostic Imaging
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 10:15 1/20/05 in courtroom 1342 at which
time a settlement conference date will be set. Enclosed is
the court's procedure for filing a mandatory joint status
report . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04013 Richards-v-Kiernan, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate [8-1], is granted. Case is
reinstated. Defendant to file answer by 02/21/05. Rule 16
conference set for 03/03/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04036 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Leinster Dev Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Order to
show cause hearing reset for 10:00 1/11/05 . No notice
1:04-cv-04048 FV-I Inc-v-Miller, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's motion to dismiss [7-1] is granted. (Entered
Order). terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04078 Borromeo-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file first amended
complaint [22-1] is granted. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04081 RTC Ind Inc-v-Semasys Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing stricken. Pursuant to stipulation of
dismissal, case is hereby dismissed with prejudice with
each party to bear its own attorneys' fees. All future
dates are stricken terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04107 Mmubango-v-Leavitt
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/21/05 in courtroom
1342 at which time a settlement conference date will be
set. Enclosed is the court's procedure for filing a
mandatory joint status report . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Settlement
conference set for 1:30 1/27/05 in courtroom 1342. Client
representatives with settlement authority to be present.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04108 Blender-v-Amer Feed & Farm
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon : motion
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file memorandum in response
to defendant's motion for summary judgment, statement of
facts and separate appendix nunc pro tunc 12/6/04 is
grantedd [20-1]. The motion will not be heard on 12/23/04
as noticed. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04190 Lockett-v-Rue, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: This case
is set for a conference in chamnbers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 01/31/05 at 2:00
p.m. See reverse of this minute order for balance of
order. Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-04248 Fairfield Capital, et al-v-Man Fin Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : (Entered
Agreed Order to stay matter as between plaitniffs and
defendants Man Financial, Inc. and Salvatore J. Caputo
pending arbitration.) Motion by defendants Man Fin Inc and
Salvatore J Caputo for consideration of a follow-on motion
to stay pending completion of arbitration [11-1] is moot.
Status hearing set for 02/16/05 is vacated. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04267 USA-v-26 person lifts
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Plaintiff's motion for default decree of condemnation and
destruction is granted [9-1]. Status hearing of 1/10/05 is
reset to 9:30 a.m. on 1/6/05. (Entered order (Attachment))
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04364 Clark-v-Capital Acquisitions, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman : This
action is dismissed pursuant to Magistrate Judge Keys order
dated 11/22/04. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04374 Kringle-v-Camacho, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This
case is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule
16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 2/1/05 at
10:00 a.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-04390 Thompson-v-Household Bk
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman: The
court adopts the magistrate-judge's discovery schedule
recommendation. Discovery is bifurcated. Discovery
regarding plaintiff's standing shall be completed by
02/28/05. Defendant's motion for summary judgment and
supporting memoranda shall be filed by 03/14/05. Response
shall be filed by 03/28/05. Reply is due 04/08/05. Court
will rule by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04392 Chgo Tile Inst WPlan, et al-v-Menconi Terrazzo, et
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Plaintiff's motion for turnover of funds [5-1], is granted.
LaSalle Bank is ordered to pay $5,627.60 to the plaintiffs.
Citation previously served to LaSalle Bank is discharged.
(Entered Turnover Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04398 Cen Trans Intl Inc-v-Movers Pak-Man Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/24/05 at 9:30 a.m. Oral
motion to extend fact discovery is granted to and including
02/15/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04421 St Paul Fire Marine-v-Star Freight Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
teh Federal Rule of Civil Procedure on 02/01/05 at 10:20
a.m. (See reverse of this minute order for balance of
order.) Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-04478 Avalos, et al-v-Rolaz Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Plaintiffs' motion for judgment on the pleadings against
defendants Rolaz, Inc. and Yeiryios, Inc. [11-1] is
granted. Prove-up on damages is set for 2/16/05 at 9:00
a.m. Counsel to submit proposed draft order. No notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Motion of R.S. Maione to withdraw as an attorney for
defendants [13-1] is granted. No notice
1:04-cv-04506 Nantele-v-Skeem
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/25/05 . Parties
attempting to resolve the case on or by the next status
date. No notice
1:04-cv-04554 Walker-v-Benchmark Drywall
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 2/8/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04563 Empl Ins Co Wausau-v-Pacer Intl Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Pacer's
motion to consolidate [19-1] and/or reassign pursuant to
Rule 42 and Local Rule 40.4 case 04C7125 [19-2] is granted.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04618 Super Wash Inc-v-Carson Sterling, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 2/1/05 at 10:40
a.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-04683 Irwin Seating Co-v-Harbor Tool Mfr Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 02/01/05 at
11:00a.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-04758 Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Fleming
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : The
parties having represented that they have reached an
agreement in principle and they will present a dismissal
order to Judge Andersen, the referral of this action having
been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge.
Status hearing set for 12/21/04 is stricken. Terminating
the case referral to Hon. Morton Denlow Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-04765 Panduit Corp-v-Chatsworth Prod Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
(Entered stipulated dismissal without prejudice as to
defendant Ortronics pending reissue of the '093 patent).
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04813 Lohman-v-US Steel & Carnegie, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held & continued to 9:30 1/13/05 . No
notice
1:04-cv-04927 IL Ind Tool Inc-v-Vandenberg, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Request to Clerk for entry of default is granted [6-1].
Prove-up hearing set for 9:30 a.m. on 1/25/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04930 Jarvis-v-Sara Lee Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/21/04 This case is reassigned to
the Honorable Morton Denlow from Honorable Suzanne Conlon
pursuant to Local Rule 73.1 (For further detail see
order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04931 Camaren-v-Bk One NA, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Settlement conference held and continued to 1/12/05 at
2:00 p.m. Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-04932 Burkybile-v-Mitsubishi Mtr Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/26/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04945 USA-v-Lyons, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Amended
answer 7 needs to be redone (through this Court's earlier
oversight), and defense counsel is granted until 01/03/05
to do so. (Entered Memorandum Order.) Mailed notice by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-04957 Young-v-Lucent Retirement, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Arlander Keys for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed
notice.
1:04-cv-04981 Rahmoun-v-Tempel Steel Co
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 10:15 1/12/05 in courtroom 1342. Enclosed
is the court's procedure for filing a joint mandatory
status report. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04986 Mueller-v-SBC
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Status
hearing held and continued to 01/27/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Defendant's motion for extension of time to answer or
otherwise plead is granted. [Doc. # 9-1] Defendant to
answer or plead on or before 01/12/05. Motion for
appointment of counsel is granted. [Doc. #6] Application
to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. [Doc. #7] Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05034 Glaziers Arch Wrkrs-v-Nationwide Glass Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Defendant fails to appear. Parties fail to submit the form
35. Status hearing held and continued to 1/18/05 at
9:00a.m. If the case has not been resolved, the parties
are directed to file joint form 35 by 01/12/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05045 Traylor-v-IL Dept of Trans
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Ian H. Levin for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05093 Salton Inc-v-Sensio Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing reset to 9:00 1/20/05 . Telephone notice
1:04-cv-05110 Williams-v-Beason
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 2/1/05 at 11:20
a.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-05131 Williams-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: This case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
teh Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 02/01/05 at 11:40
a.m. (See reverse of this minute order for balance of
order.) Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05183 Sanchez & Daniels, et al-v-Koresko & Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 1:30p.m.
Defendant's motion to dismiss is entered and briefed as
follows: Plaintiff to response on or before 01/14/05.
Defendant to reply on or before 01/24/05. No notice
1:04-cv-05184 Bamert-v-Tyco Intl US Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Geraldine Soat
Brown for discovery supervision, discovery motions
Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05188 Benson-v-Sutton Ford Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/21/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier from the Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo to
conduct a settlement conference. (For further details see
order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05226 RJB Prop Inc-v-Bd of Ed Cty of Chgo
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Ian H. Levin for
discovery supervision, and settlement conference Mailed
notice.
1:04-cv-05265 Staff 1 Inc-v-Staff 1 Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05285 Bester-v-Buczkowski, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing reset to 10:00 2/15/05 on request of the parties.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05301 EEOC-v-Bob Watson Chevrolet
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Nan R. Nolan for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Initial
status hearing set for 1/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. before
Magistrate Judge Nolan in courtroom 1858. Parties shall
deliver a copy of an initial status report to chambers,
room 1870, at least three business days before the initial
status hearing. For further details see attached standing
order. Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05312 Trading Tech Intl, et al-v-eSpeed Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran:
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a brief in excess of
the page limit is granted [48-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05315 Barnes-v-Ramirez
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Honorable Michael T.
Mason for discovery supervision, discovery motions
Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05319 Medimmune Oncology-v-Sun Phar Ind Limited
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen: This
case is hereby dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05343 McGhee-v-Potter
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Status hearing held. Court adopts the parties' discovery
schedule. Plaintiff is given to 3/1/05 to join any
additional parties and to 3/15/05 to amend all pleadings.
Defendant is given to 4/1/05 to join any additional parties
adn to 4/15/05 to amend all pleadings. All discovery shall
be completed by 5/30/05. All dispositive motions with
supporting memoranda shall be filed by 6/21/05. Plaintiff
is given a copy of Local Rule 56.1 and 56.2. Response shall
be filed by 7/12/05. Reply is due 7/26/05. Court will
rule by mail. The parties shall submit the joint final
pretrial order with all motions in limine and supporting
memoranda as outlined on this court's web page by 8/30/05.
Responses are to be filed by 9/6/05. Pretrial conference
set to 4:00 pm on 9/8/05. Trial set to 9:00 am on 9/19/05
. Mailed notice and advised in open court
1:04-cv-05356 Harmon, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Defendants' motion to join defendant City of Chicago's
motion to dismiss is granted. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Defendants' motion to join defendant City's motion to
dismiss plaintiff's complaint is granted. [18-1] Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05369 Stonebridge Life Ins-v-Jackson, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon:
Defendants Tawana Willis, Tera Love, Paul Willis, Paula
Willis and Paul Davis' motion for leave to file amended
answer to comply with of pleadings, Local Rule 10 instanter
is granted [39-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05391 Comerica Bk-v-Platinum Tool and, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Ian H. Levin for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05392 Johnson, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: The case
is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule 16 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 02/01/05 at 12:00
p.m. (noon). (See reverse of minute order.) Notices mailed
by judge's staff
1:04-cv-05395 Citizens Comm Action, et al-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Plaintiffs' motion for an additioanl 60 days to serve the
individual defendants under Rule 4 is granted [2-1]. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05401 Bernstein-v-Mtge Master LLC
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 10:30 2/8/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05409 Trst Chgo P&D Wel-v-White Rock Painting, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/8/05 . In
court notice
1:04-cv-05441 Gerber Radio Sup Co-v-Cinch Connector Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : This
case is set for a conference in chambers pursuant to Rule
16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 2/1/05 at
2:00 p.m. (See reverse of minute order.) Notice mailed by
judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05449 Cherry-v-Comp USA, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Rule
16(b) Scheduling/Pretrial conference continued to 9:00
1/18/05. The plaintiff is given to 1/11/05 to file an
amended jurisdictional statement. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05453 Lillie-v-Chart Wells
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Honorable Michael T.
Mason for discovery supervision, discovery motions
Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05486 Burns-v-Gocon, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Geraldine Soat
Brown for discovery supervision, discovery motions
Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05487 Rogel-v-B&F Coffe Bar Svc Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Ian H. Levin for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05493 Bacus Lab Inc-v-MicroBrightField Inc, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing set for 1/12/05 at 10:00 a.m. Defendant,
MicroBrightField's motion for leave to amend its
counterclaims to plaintiff's complaint is granted [36-1].
Plaintiff to answer or otherwise plead to the counterclaims
by 1/11/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05500 Beverly-v-Town & Country
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
conference set for 1/12/05 at 1:30 with Magistrate Judge
Nolan in courtroom 1858. Parties are reminded that Judge
Nolan requires compliance with her standing order before
conducting a settlemene conference. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05515 Donald J Pliner FL-v-JCM 1 Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing held. Open court notice
1:04-cv-05555 Thomas, et al-v-Butzen, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiff's attorney not in court. Defendant Chicago
Housing Authority's motion for extension of time to file
appearance and answer or otherwise plead is granted to and
including 1/4/05 [36-1]. Defendant HUD's oral motion for an
extension of time to answer or otherwise plead is granted
to and including 12/28/04. Defendant City of Chicago's
motion to dismiss [37-1] is entered and continued to the
next status. Status hearing previously set for 1/10/05 is
to stand. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05562 Barnes, et al-v-DL Franzen Constr
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Nan R. Nolan for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed
notice.
1:04-cv-05621 Perez-v-Natl RR Passenger
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Defendant National Railroad Passenger Corporation's motion
for a qualified protective order is granted [6-1]. (Entered
Order.) Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-05644 Trst Chgo Paint-v-Economy Painting &, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 9:00a.m.
Plaintiff's motion for order of default and audit is
granted [3-1]. (Entered Order of Default and Production of
Records.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05686 McClelland-v-Experian Info
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Nan R. Nolan for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Initial
status hearing set for 01/12/05 at 9:00 a.m. before
Magistrate Judge Nolan in courtroom 1858. Parties shall
deliver a copy of an initial status report to chambers,
room 1870, at least three business days before the initial
status hearing. For further details see attached standing
order. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-05716 Bush-v-Lakeside Bldg, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Ian H. Levin for
discovery supervision, discovery motions Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-05741 Steele-v-Haleem, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Initial status hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/11/05
. The status report filed before the District Judge on
11/17/04 shall stand. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05755 Anderson-v-The Foster Grp
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 9:00 on 3/7/05. Rule26(a)(1)
disclosures by 1/7/05. Discovery ordered closed on 4/20/05.
Plaintiff and Defendant allowed until 5/4/05 to join
parties and amend pleadings. Rule 26(a)(2) disclosures due
from Plaintiff by 2/21/05, Defendant's 3/7/05; Plaintiff's
supplements to expert(s)'s reports 3/21/05; Defendants'
supplements to expert(s)'s reports 4/4/05. Dispositive
motions due 5/23/05. Rule 16 conference held. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05770 Qadri-v-Evanston Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing held. Parties have reached a settlement.
Stipulation to dismiss is granted. Case is dismissed with
prejudice and without costs. Motion to stay is denied as
moot. Any pending dates are stricken. Any other pending
motions are denied as moot. This court retains jurisdiction
to enforce the settlement. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05787 Anderson, et al-v-Alfresco Ent Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate is granted [6-1]. Case
ordered reinstated. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default
judgment is granted. Default judgment is hereby entered in
favor of the plaintiff District Council No. 30 and against
defendants Alfresco Enterprises, Inc., Robert Jaydos, Jr.,
and Josephine Jaydos, jointly and severally, in the total
amount of $1,417.34. Furthermore, default judgmnt is hereby
entered in favor of the plaintiffs Charles Anderson and
Anthony Pintozzi, Jr., on behalf of the funds, and against
defendants Alfresco Enterprises, Inc., Robert Jaydos Jr.,
and Josephine Jaydos, jointly and severally, in the total
amount of $29,113.68. All pending date and motions are
hereby stricken as moot. Terminating case. Entered Judgment
Order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05824 Sims-v-Natl RR Passenger
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown : At
the parties' request, status hearing reset to 9:45 1/18/05
. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05827 Olaniyan-v-CSX Trans, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Plaintiff's agreed motion for leave to file an additional
appearance of A. Denison Weaver, Ltd. on behalf of the
plaintiff is granted [14-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05878 Klebanowski-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 1/7/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05891 Campbell-v-Sterling Jewelers
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing re-set to 1/5/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05904 IFC Cr Corp-v-Beverly Hall, Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 10:15 1/14/05 in courtroom 1342 at which
time a settlement conference date will be set. Enclosed is
the court's procedure for filing a mandatory joint status
report . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05907 IFC Cr Corp-v-Kay Auto Distr Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Filed emergency motion to extend time and motion to
reconsider [9-2] [9-1]. Motion to reconsider is denied.
Motion for extension of time is granted. Answers are due on
or before 1/18/05. No notice
1:04-cv-05986 BrainLab Inc-v-Papes, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Defendants' motion to dismiss is denied. [7-1] Defendants
are given to 01/12/05 to file their answer. The parties are
directed to conduct an FRCP 26(f) conference and file a
form 35 by 01/19/05. Status hearing is set for 01/25/05 at
9:00 a.m. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-06016 Randolph-v-Co of Cook, et al
Docket Date: 01/08/05
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: On the
parties own motion settlement conference is reset from
12/21/04 to 1/19/05 at 11:00 a.m. Mailed notice by judge's
staff.
1:04-cv-06052 Village Resorts Inc-v-Ramada Franchise Sys
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Plaintiff's motion for a 14-day extension to file its
responsive pleading to defendant's affirmative defenses and
counterclaim is granted [13-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06058 Alliance Shippers-v-United Distillers
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/21/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Ian H. Levin from the Hon. James F. Holderman
pursuant to Local Rule 73.1 (For further details see
order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06089 Chavarria-v-Perez
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held. No notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file reply brief in support
of its motion to remand is granted [6-1]. No notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's motion to remand is granted [3-1] Remanding
case to state court. (See reverse of minute order.)
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06130 Kruse, et al-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 9:00 on 4/6/05. Rule 26(a)(1)
disclosures by 12/30/04. Discovery ordered closed on
8/1/05. Reports from retained experts under Rule 26(a)(2)
due from Plaintiff(s) by 10/3/05; from defendant(s) by
12/1/05; supplementations under Rule 26(e) due 1/31/06.
Plaintiff allowed until 4/29/05 to join additional parties;
Defendants allowed until 5/31/05 to join additional parties
and to amend pleadings. Dispositive motions due 5/30/06.
Pretrial conference held. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06138 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Fischer Mech Grp Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Entered stipulated judgment in favor of plaintiffs et al
and against defendant in amount of $12,422.76. Plaintiffs'
motion for rule to show cause [7-1] is moot. (Entered
Order). terminating case. No notice
1:04-cv-06157 Lamp-v-Leona's Pizzeria Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing set for 9:00 a.m. on 1/11/05. Defendant's
motion to extend time to 12/30/04 to answer or otherwise
plead is granted [5-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06201 Bailey, et al-v-Cty of Joliet, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Plaintiff's motion to arrest judgment and reinstate City of
Joliet is denied [6-1]. Plaintiff does not allege facts
that could form the basis for a claim under Monell vs.
Dept. of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658 (1978). Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06228 Williams-v-Aetna Life Ins Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/7/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06243 Jackson-v-Wells Fargo Fin Acpt, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Status hearing held. Response to motions of defendant
Larry Roesch Mitsubishi-Bensenville's motion to dismiss
partial summary judgment [11-1] and motion to dismiss
[12-1], is to be filed by 02/01/05; reply by 02/22/05;
ruling will isse by mail. No notice
1:04-cv-06245 Howard-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference is stricken. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-06247 Harris-v-Rent-Way, Inc.
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Defendant's motion for leave to file a response to
plaintiff's motion to exclude document is granted [15-1],.
Defendant shall file its response to plaintiff's motion to
exclude document [12-1] by 12/27/04. Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:04-cv-06252 Witthoeft-v-Aon Corp
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Status hearing held and continued to 2/7/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Defendant's oral motion to withdraw ans substitute counsel
is granted. Defendant's response to the renewed petition
for remand is due on or before 1/21/05. Plaintiff's reply
is due on or before 1/31/05. Motion to dismiss [3-1] is
terminated as moot. No notice
1:04-cv-06297 Killis-v-Medieval Knights LLC
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's motion to withdraw its motion for voluntary
dismissal of Count Tow pursuant to stipulation of the
complaint is granted. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06298 Berman Ind Inc-v-CBK Styles Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Berman's motion to dismiss CBK's second and third
counterclaims (received by the clerk 12/13/04) is denied.
See Leatherman v. Tarrant County, 507 U.S. 163, 168 (1993)
(the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow for a liberal
system of notice pleading); Swierkiewicz v. Sorema N.A.,
534 U.S. 506, 512 (2002) (a complaint must only include
"fair notice of what the plaintiff's claim is and the
grounds upon which it rests"). See also Tolle v. Carroll
Touch, Inc., 977 F.2d 1129, 1134-35 (7th Cir. 1992)
(parties need only plead facts sufficient to state a
claim). Berman shall answer or otherwise plead by 01/14/05.
The next status hearing is set for 02/04/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06305 Sound of Music Ltd-v-Muzak Holdings LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Defendants'
agreed motion for enlargement of time to respond to
plaintiff's amended complaint is granted [7-1]. Defendant
to answer or plead on or before 1/7/05. Oral motion of
Daniel J. Fumagalli to file appearance on behalf of the
plaintiff is granted. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06343 Stafford Aviation-v-Dallas Airmotive Inc
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: The
parties have informed this court that this matter has been
settled. Therefore, this lawsuit is dismissed without
prejudice subject to dismissal with prejudice upon the
filing of the appropriate stipulation. All pending motion
[3-1], [3-2], [6-1], and [6-2], are denied without
prejudice and/or moot terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06344 Aguilar-v-Walgreen Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve:
Settlement conference held. Parties have reached a
settlement. Case dismissed with prejudice. Any pending
dates are stricken. Any pending motions are denied as moot
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06359 Nigussie-v-Achim
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Petitioner's motion for bail pending resolution of habeas
petition [9-1] continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/5/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06375 IBEW-v-SBC Global Svc Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/23/05. Case is
hereby stayed pending arbitration. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06376 Bunge Agribusiness-v-Dalian Hualiang Ent
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel :
Plaintiff's motion for issuance of order to show cause is
denied as moot. [8-1] Motion for order permitting discovery
under Fed.R.Civ. Proc. 26(d) is granted. [8-2] Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06390 Soad Wattar Living, et al-v-Jenner & Block P C, et
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Pursuant to
the referral of this matter to this court, the only issue
remaining is plaintiff's emergency motion for injunction
and/or restraining order [#2], which seeks to enjoin a
state court proceeding. There is now pending before the
district judge a fully briefed motion to dismiss the case.
Therefore, all matters relating to the referral of this
action having been resolved, the case is returned to the
assigned judge. Terminating the case referral to Hon.
Arlander Keys. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06412 USA-v-Cimino
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly: The
government's motion to extend time is granted, however,
government counsel is advised that the court will grant no
further motions to extend time from the government unless
they are filed before the due date. Response is to be filed
by 12/21/04. Mr. Cimino's reply is to be filed by 1/24/05.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Government's motion to extend the time for the government
to respond to defendant Joseph Cimino's motion pursuant to
section 2255 is granted [7-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06435 Weller-v-Loyola Univ Hlth
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 9:00 on 3/24/05. Rule 26(a)(1)
disclosures to be made by 2/15/05. Discovery ordered closed
on 5/31/05. Reports from retained experts under Rule
26(a)(2) due from Plaintiff by 5/31/05; from Defendant by
6/30/05. Plaintiff allowed until 3/15/05 to join additional
parties and to amend pleadings; Defendant allowed until
3/31/05 to join additional parties and to amend pleadings.
Dispositive motions due 7/15/05. Plaintiff to prepare
proposed PTO draft by 8/1/05; Joint Final Pretrial order to
be submitted on 8/30/05. Pretrial conference held. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06444 Diamond Blade Whs-v-Paramount Diamond, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion for an expedited
ruling on its pending verified motions is denied [32-1].
Defendants' motion to supplement amended motion for summary
judgment is stricken [33-1] and should be re-noticed for
judgment is stricken [33-1] and should be re-noticed for
presentment to Judge Norgle. Defendants' motion to amend
defendants' response to plaintiff's motion for preliminary
injunction is granted [33-2]. Plaintiff is to file an
amended reply brief, which is to supersede plaintiff's
previously filed reply brief, by 1/11/05. Parties are urged
to contact the courtroom deputy, 312/435-6051, if/when
there is interest in scheduling a settlement conference.
Status hearing set for 1/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. is stricken
but the joint initial status report is still to filed by
1/6/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06450 JP Morgan Chase Bank-v-Scott, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Motion to
default certain defendants [4-1] and entry of judgment
[4-2] is granted. Enter order of default; order appointing
special commissioner, Nancy Vallone and judgment of
foreclosure and sale terminating case. (Entered Order of
Default; Order Appointing Special Commissioner; Judgment of
Foreclosre). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06479 Auto Mech WPFd-v-Pete's Perfection
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan:
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 2/24/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06484 Hastings-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06574 Carbajal-v-Bob Watson
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Defendant's motion to compel arbitration [4-1] held and
continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/12/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Defendant's motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Rule
12(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure [10-1]
entered and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/12/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06583 Cress-v-City of Chicago, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:30 1/18/05. Agreed
discovery schedule to be submitted prior to the 1/18/05
status hearing. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06592 Blau, et al-v-Harrison, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler: Motion
of Dr. Stephen Blau and American Growth Fund, Inc. for
reassignment based on relatedness, to consolidate all
actions and to appoint lead plaintiffs and lead counsel is
continued to 01/03/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06599 Francis-v-Briley
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Petitioner has written the court that he requested payment
of the $5.00 filing fee on 10/25/04 and a request for
payment. In response, the court asked the Fiscal Department
to search its records to see if this fee had been received.
The Fiscal Department reports that no such fee has been
received. Petitioner therefore must take this matter up
with Stateville Correctional Center as the fee never
reached the court. On the court's own motion, petitioner is
given an extension of time until 01/21/05 to pay the $5.00
filing fee. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06627 Durham-v-Loan Store Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Filed
Alaska Seaboard Partners' amended motion to dismiss [20-1].
Answer brief to motion due 1/20/05. Reply to answer brief
due 2/4/05. Ruling on Alaska Seaboard Partners' amended
motion to dismiss will be by mail. Motion for leave to file
amended motion and brief instanter [19-1], and to establish
briefing schedule [19-2] is granted. This action is stayed
until ruling on the pending motions to dismiss. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06777 Myers-v-Metro Water
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Defendant's motion to enlarge time is granted. Response to
complaint is to be filed by 1/21/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Defendant's motion [10-1] is granted 1/21/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06795 Chapman-v-Van Ru Cr Corp
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Defendant's motion for extension of time until 12/27/2004
to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint is granted
[6-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06799 Adams-v-City of Chicago, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Plaintiff's motion to voluntarily dismiss certain counts
and to remand to the Circuit Court of Cook County is
granted [6-1] [6-2]. Remanding case to state court. Count
III solely as it relates to claims raised under 42 U.S.C.
Section 1983, Count IV, Count V and Count VI are dismissed
without prejudice. Counts I, II and III (as it pertains to
claims founded udner state common law) are remanded to the
Circuit Court of Cook County. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06803 Foreman-v-Karibu Foods Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/21/05 for remaining defendant
Humberstone. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiff's motion for stay of proceedings as to George
Foreman Marketing [17-1], is denied. Plaintiff's motion for
default judgment against defendants Karibu Foods, Inc.,
Fritz-Earle McLymont, Ron Watkins and George Foreman
Marketing Group [16-1], is granted. Prove-up hearing set
for 02/22/05 at 9:30 a.m. Status hearing as to defendant
Humberstone set for 01/21/05 at 9:30 a.m. No notice
1:04-cv-06905 Wilson-v-Norfolk S Railway Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Status hearing held. Defendant's answer to be filed by
1/10/05. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures to be made by 1/17/05.
Rule 16 conference set for 2/1/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06909 Mpower Comm Corp, et al-v-Hurley, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing held. Parties to file cross motions for summary
judgment with supporting briefs on 2/4/05. Responses to be
filed by 03/04/05. Replies to be filed by 03/18/05. Ruling
will be by mail unless otherwise notified. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06931 Porod, et al-v-Gonzalez, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel: Status
hearing set for 2/17/05 at 10:00 a.m. Defendants motion
for extension of time to file responsive pleading until
1/25/05 is granted [5-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06941 McDaniel-v-Muller, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/7/05 . Mailed notice at
9:30 a.m. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures to be exchanged by
1/21/05. Fact discovery to be completed on or before
4/20/05. Defendant City of Blue Island's oral motion to
extend time in which to file its reply brief in support of
its motion to dismiss is granted to and including 1/19/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06960 Garvey Corp-v-Barry-Wehmiller, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is entered.
Defendants to respond to the motion by 01/06/05. Plaintiff
to reply by 01/13/05. Ruling will be by mail unless
otherwise notified. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a
brief in excess of L.R. 7.1 page limit is granted [21-1].
This case is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Denlow for
an expedited settlement conference. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06982 EHS Sec LLC-v-Lifecor Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : This case
has been referred to Judge Denlow to conduct a settlement
conference. Judge Denlow requires full compliance with the
enclosed standing order before conducting a settlement
conference. The parties shall jointly contact the
courtroom deputy, Donna Kuempel, at 312/435-5857 with
mutually agreeable dates or appear on 10:00 1/25/05 to set
a settlement conference date. Because of the volume of
settlement conferences conducted by Judge Denlow, once a
settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no
continuance will be granted without a motion showing
extreme hardship. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06994 Suban Electric, et al-v-Meade Elec Co Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Status
hearing held. Motion to supplement jurisdictional
statement is granted [5-1]. For the reasons stated on the
record, this action is dismissed without prejudice to
proceedings in some other forum. Case is closed.
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07071 Charles Schwab & Co-v-Carter, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Temporary restraining order hearing set for 12/22/04 is
stricken. No notice
1:04-cv-07108 JPMorgan Chase Bk-v-White, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Plaintiff's motion to dismiss is granted [2-1]. (Entered
Order of Dismissal). Status hearing set for 1/25/05 is
stricken. terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07135 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Hernandez, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing set for 2/9/05 at 9:45 a.m. Plaintiff's motion for
publication as to Jesus De La Cruz is granted [4-1].
(Entered Order for Publication) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07168 Turman-v-JP Morgan Chase
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Plaintiff having failed to comply with the order dated
11/17/04, this case is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Any pending motion in this case is terminated as moot.
terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07173 Thompson-v-Capital One Bank Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Response to defendants' motion to dismiss [3-1] will be due
by 01/11/05; and any reply by 1/18/05. Ruling will be made
by 02/04/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07185 Test Coach Corp-v-Testing House Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Defendants' motion for an extension of time to answer or
otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint is granted to
01/17/2004 [5-1]. Status hearing of 01/06/2005 is reset to
9:30 a.m. on 01/31/2005 for scheduling conference. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07236 CDX Liquidating Trst-v-Venrock Assc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Plaintiff's motion for authorization to file response brief
in excess of 15 pages is granted to and including 20 pages.
[13-1] No notice
1:04-cv-07255 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Bakare
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Plaintiff's motion to default [5-1], and entry of judgment
is granted [5-2]. Enter order appointing special
commissioner Gerald Nordgren for the purpose of the sale at
public venue of the property that is the subject matter of
this action. (Entered Order of Default, Order Appointing
Special Commissioner, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale.)
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07290 Laborers PWFd, et al-v-Angel Cleaning Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set to 10:00 1/25/05 before Magistrate Judge Morton
Denlow in Courtroom 1350. Parties shall deliver a copy of
an initial status report to chambers, Room 1356, 3 business
days before the initial status hearing. If the parties
have recently prepared and filed an initial status report,
the submission of the previously filed initial status
report is sufficient. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07324 Lee-Kathrein-v-McGrath, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Filed
Brigid McGrath's 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss.
[11-1] Answer brief to motion due 01/05/05. No reply.
Ruling on defendant Brigid McGrath's 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6)
motion to dismiss will be by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07353 Bosnjak-v-Comfort, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:30 2/17/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07366 Firemans Fund Ins Co-v-Florists Transworld
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time until
01/24/05 to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint is
granted. [4-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07389 Greenblatt, et al-v-Szilagyi
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Status hearing held. The rule to show cause is vacated.
Appellants' brief is due on or before 01/04/05. Any
appellee's brief is due on or before 02/04/05. Reply on or
before 02/19/05. The Court will rule by mail. No notice
1:04-cv-07401 Dorgan, et al-v-Ridge, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Petitioner's motion for an additional three days to file
reply is granted. Reply is to be filed by 12/23/04. Status
hearing of 12/21/04 is vacated. Case remains set for status
on 1/6/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07441 Accurate Trans Inc-v-Sonnax Ind Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07521 Mtge Elec Syst Inc-v-McCoy
Docket Date: 01/11/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: The
court's review of this case docket indicates that more than
thirty days have elapsed without effective service or a
motion for service by publication, therefore this case is
dismissed without prejudice with full leave to reinstate
upon effective service on all defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07550 Garibaldi-v-Ashcroft
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. David H. Coar : Status
hearing set to 9:00 1/10/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07587 Imagecube LLC-v-Boeing Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing set for 2/17/05 at 10:00 a.m. Defendants
uncontested motion for extension of time for Boeing to
answer or otherwsie plead until 1/10/05 is granted [6-1].
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07666 Murray-v-AT&T Wireless Svc
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Defendant's agreed motion for additional time to respond to
complaint is granted. [4-1] Defendant to answer or
otherwise plead to the complaint by 01/07/05. No appearance
is necessary on 01/04/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07758 Finkes-v-Burlington N & Santa
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 2/3/05 is stricken. The parties are
directed to appear through lead counsel for a pretrial
conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 set for 9:30 on
1/14/05. 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-07781 FTC, et al-v-Capital Acquisitions, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : The
file is ordered unsealed. No notice
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing set for 1/25/05 at 9:30 a.m. Lepetomane's
motion for(1) authority to (A) sell property free and clear
of liens, and (B) conduct public auction for sale of
property; and (II) authority and approval of retention and
employment of Joel Langer as auctioneer [11-1], and motion
to compel the National Bank & Trust Company to turn over
receivership assets are granted [12-1]. COunsel to submit
draft order. No notice
1:04-cv-07786 Romanowski-v-Merrimack Mtl Fire
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Motion
by movant The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives to vacate state court order and [2-1] and to
quash state court subpoena of Tammy Setlak, John Mirocha
Kevin Berrigan is granted. [2-2] This matter is remanded
to the Circuit Court of Cook County, all parties to bear
their own costs. This case is terminated and any pending
motions or schedules are stricken. (Entered Order.)
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07801 Rubens-v-Cavalry Portfolio, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Defendant, Trans Union's agreed motion for extension of
time until 2/2/05 to answer or otherwise plead in response
to plaintiff's complaint is granted [2-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07818 Newton-v-Chambers
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Petitioner is given 30 days from the date of this order to
show cause why his action should not be dismissed as
untimely. If petitioner fails to respond to this order the
court shall strike the petition and terminate this case.
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07867 Landeros, et al-v-Home Depot USA Inc
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set to 10:15 1/21/05 in courtroom 1342 at which
time a settlement conference date will be set. Enclosed is
the court's procedure for filing a mandatory joint status
report . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07922 Berg-v-BCS Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Status
hearing re-set from 1/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. to 1/25/05 at 9:00
a.m. Defendants' agreed motion for an extension of time to
answer or otherwise plead is granted [3-1]. Defendants to
answer or otherwise plead by or on 1/24/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07990 Stevenson-v-Hyre Elec Co
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer : On
the court's own motion, status hearing set for 2/2/05 is
reset to 9:00 on 2/4/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07996 CNA Fin Corp-v-Napadow
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Plaintiff's agreed motion for entry of stipulated permanent
injunction order is granted. [8-1] Enter Stipulated
Permanent Injunction Order. The bond posted by CNA in the
amount of $5,000 plus any interest shall be released to
CNA. Status hearing is set for 01/27/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08014 Kane Co of-v-Shell Pipeline Co LP, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Status hearing set for 1/13/05 at 9:00a.m. Defendants
Parson's and Shell Pipeline's motions for extension of time
to answer or otherwise plead to the plaintiff's complaint
[8-1] [7-1] is granted to and including 01/07/05. The
parties are directed to file this Court's Joint
Jurisdictional Status Report and Joint Initial Status
Report by 01/07/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08028 Vargas, et al-v-Comm Soc Sec
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set for 2/4/05 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff
Yolanda Vargas has submitted a pro se complaint on behalf of
her son, Jonathan Vargas. The application for leave to
proceed wihtout repayment of fees [3-1] is granted. Summons
will issue, and the U.S. Marshals Service is directed to
serve process. Ms. Vargas is encouraged to seek counsel to
represent her, either on a contingency or at reduced costs.
A list of legal services is attached to this order.
attorney appearance is denied [4-1]. (See reverse of minute
order.) Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08116 Arista Records LLC, et al-v-Balicki
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing is set scheduling conference at 9:30 a.m.
(Entered Order Setting Scheduling Conference.) Mailed
notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08121 Contreras, et al-v-Porto, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Status hearing is set for scheduling conference on 2/24/05
at 9:30 a.m. (Entered Order Setting Scheduling
Conference.) Mailed notices by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-08126 Johnson-v-USA
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman : The
petitioner/defendant is granted thirty days in which either
to file an in forma pauperis application on the enclosed
form with the information required by Section 1915 (a)(2)
or pay the full $39.00 miscellaneous filing fee. The clerk
is directed to send the petitioner an i.f.p. application
along with a copy of this order. Failure of the petitioner
to comply with this order within thirty days will result in
summary dismissal of this case. (See reverse of minute
order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08130 Covenant Media-v-Des Plaines IL Cty
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Status hearing is set for scheduling conference on 2/24/05
at 9:30 a.m. (Entered Order Setting Scheduling
Conference). Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08137 Gen Binding Corp-v-Techko Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing is set for scheduling conference at 9:30
a.m. on 2/28/05. (Entered order setting scheduling
conference.) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08170 Namatallah-v-Achim
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: After
careful review of this recently filed complaint, this court
has decided to hold an expedited initial status hearing on
12/29/04 at 10:00 a.m. A joint status report will be due on
12/28/04. Mailed notice
3:00-cv-50406 Winder-v-Meyers, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard : For
the reasons stated on the reverse Memorandum Opinion and
Order, the court grants summary judgment [41-1] to
Lockhard, Saranatopollous, and the City of Rockford as to
counts I and IV and to the City of Rockford as to count II
of the second amended complaint. Plaintiff shall report to
the magistrate judge within 30 days as to whether he wishes
to proceed further against defendants Cassaro and Ferguson.
For further detail see order on reverse side of the
original minute order. mailed notice
3:02-cv-50160 Rand-v-Clark
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard : open
court notice: Defense attorney, Shirley Calloway's, cell
phone rings during plaintiff's closing argument and she is
found in direct civil contempt of court. She may purge
herself by paying $125 to the Clerk of Court by 12/23/04.
[deputy clerk, jt, note: Shirley Calloway paid the fee on
todays date, receipt #1619]
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Trial held. Jury deliberation begins 10:20am and ends
1:55 pm. Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff and against
defendant in the amount of $12,500.00. Court enters
judgment on the verdict. Jury trial ends. Any motion
post-trial due within 30 days. Attorney fees to be resolved
with 30 days. terminating case mailed notice
3:02-cv-50491 Bayuk, et al-v-Sass
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
mailed notice: Enter stipulated order of dismissal.
3:03-cv-50163 Santoyo-v-Joseph, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Settlement conference held 12/21/04. Four day jury trial
set for 2/22/05, 9:30 a.m. Objections to motions in limine
due 1/07/05; Reply due 1/14/05. Proposed jury instructions
and voir dire questions due 2/1/05. Tele-conference set for
2/1/05, 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50380 Cowley-v-Palmer, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 10:30
2/9/05 . Telephoned notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held and continued to 10:30
2/4/05 . Telephoned notice
3:04-cr-50003 USA-v-Poole, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Joseph H Poole : Government to disclose to defendant any
guideline sentencing aggravating factors by 12/27/04.
Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50013 USA-v-Gallardo, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Connie Gesswein : United States' agreed motion to move
sentencing hearing is granted [78-1]. Court will
reschedule sentencing upon completion of the entire case.
Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50071 USA-v-Pelayo-Guzman, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Gonzalo Torres-Hernandez : Initial appearance proceedings
held. Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court
appoints Dennis Ryan as counsel. Defendant informed of
rights. Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion
for protective order is granted. USA moves for detention.
Defendant's oral motion for an additional day is granted
[0-1]. Detention hearing/preliminary examination hearing
set for 12/28/04 at 9:15 am. Enter order of detention
pending hearing. (For further detail see order attached to
the original minute order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Jaime Gonzalez : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court appoints
Paul Gaziano as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion for
protective order is granted. USA moves for detention.
Defendant's oral motion for an additional day is granted
[0-1]. Detention hearing/preliminary examination hearing
set for 12/28/04 at 9:15 am. Enter order of detention
pending hearing. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Miguel Sosa : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court appoints
Michael Phillips as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion for
protective order is granted. USA moves for detention.
Detention/preliminary examination hearing set for 12/27/04
at 9:15 am. Enter order of detention pending hearing.
Defendant's oral motion to have the complaint translated
into Spanish is granted [0-1]. The translated complaint to
be maintained by the Federal Defender's Office. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Carlos Rubalcaba : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court appoints
Don Sullivan as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion for
protective order is granted. USA moves for detention.
Detention/preliminary examination hearing set for 12/27/04
at 9:15 am. Enter order of detention pending hearing.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Christopher Dehmer : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court appoints
Frank Cook as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion for
protective order is granted. USA moves for detention.
Detention/preliminary examination hearing set for 12/27/04
at 10:30 am. Enter order of detention pending hearing.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Leif Tony Lindskog : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court appoints
Frank Martinez as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion for
protective order is granted. USA moves for detention.
Detention/preliminary examination hearing set for 12/27/04
at 10:30 am. Enter order of detention pending hearing.
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Alberto De La Torre : Initial appearance proceedings
held. Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court
appoints Paul Flynn as counsel. Defendant informed of
rights. Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA's motion
for protective order is granted [15-1]. USA moves for
detention. Detention/preliminary examination hearing set
for 12/27/04 at 9:15 am. Enter order of detention pending
hearing. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
defendants: This case is unsealed. No notices required.
3:04-cr-50072 USA-v-Sosa
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Crisoforo Sosa : Initial appearance proceedings held.
Defendant appears in response to arrest. Court appoints
John Nelson as counsel. Defendant informed of rights.
Financial affidavit due 12/29/04. USA moves for
detention. Detention/preliminary examination hearing set
for 12/27/04 at 11:00 am. Enter order of detention pending
hearing. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50226 Countrywide Hm Loans-v-Ryan, et al
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's oral motion by telephone to withdraw pending
motions [0-0] and to voluntarily dismiss case [0-0] is
granted. This case is dismissed. Any pending motions are
now moot. Case taken off the 12/29/04 motion call. mailed
notice
3:04-cv-50282 Fikara-v-Hinsley
Docket Date: 12/21/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/21/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Petitioner's motion for certificate of appealability is
denied [21-1] as there is no substantial showing of the
denial of a constitutional right for the reasons explained
in this court's order of 11/29/04. Motion to proceed in
forma pauperis is denied [19-1]. mailed notice
This report shows minute orders that have been entered onto the court docket as of the time at the top of this report.