Minute Orders Entered
1:87-cv-05112 Harper, et al-v-Chicago Heights, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Answer
brief to plaintiff's motion to enforce court ordered
payments [675-1] due 1/11/05. Hearing on plaintiffs' motion
to enforce court ordered fee payments set for 1/20/05 at
9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:88-cv-09800 Harper, et al-v-Chgo Heights Park Di
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Answer
brief to motion due 01/11/05. Hearing on plaintiffs'
motion to enforce court ordered fee payments set for
1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:91-cr-00207 USA-v-Olvera, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Lauro
Reyes : Hearing on rule to show cause why supervised
release should not be revoked is reset for 1/14/05 at
10:00am. Mailed notice
1:91-cr-00752 USA-v-Tai
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen as to
Chong-Won Tai: Unopposed motion for early termination of
supervised release [178-1] is granted. Defendant's term of
supervised release is terminated. (Entered Order). Mailed
notice
1:95-cr-00034 USA-v-Tinsley, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon as to
Steven Charles Tinsley: Rule to show cause hearing held.
James A. Graham is reappointed as counsel for defendant.
Defendant admits to the 7 violations in the June 30, 2004
special report. Defendant is found in violation of the
terms and conditions of supervised release; supervised
release is revoked. Defendant is sentenced to 13 months in
the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; sentence to commence
12/22/04. Supervised release is not reimposed. Mailed
notice
1:97-cv-03002 Mapp-v-Cooper, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Respondents' motion for extension of time to answer, or
otherwise plead to the instant petition for writ of habeas
corpus is granted [15-1]. Respondent to answer or otherwise
plead by or on 02/01/2005. Mailed notice
1:98-cr-00054 USA-v-Dodd, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Darwin Montana : Certainly no holding of such retroactivity
is implied either by Blakely itself or by Booker or Fanfan.
That being so, this Court views itself as being without
jurisdiction to grant the relief sough by Montana, and his
motion is denied summarily [91-1]. Entered Memorandum
Order. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:99-cv-01043 Guillebeaux-v-Riteway Constr Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler : The
time for the status hearing is reset to 10:00 on 1/3/05 .
Mailed notice
1:99-cv-01174 R J Reynolds Tobacco, et al-v-Premium Tobacco, et a
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Defendant/counter-plaintiff Cigarettes Cheaper!'s motion to
withdraw James G. Hunter, Jr., as attorney is granted
[642-1]. Mailed notice
1:99-cv-04573 Sphere Drake Ins Ltd-v-All Amer Life Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing hld. (Entered Stipulation and Order of Dismissal.)
Mailed notice
1:99-cv-06895 SEC, et al-v-Homa, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
(Entered Order confirming private sale of property at 1001
West Colonial Drive). Telephoned notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
(Entered Order confirming private sale of property at 1612
E. Buck Hollow Ct.) Telephoned notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
(Entered Order confirming private sale of property at 2000
41st Street.) Telephoned notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
(Entered Order confirming private sale of property at 600
Ridgewood Ave.) Telephoned notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
(Entered Order confirming private sale of property at 882
West Kennedy Blvd.) Telephoned notice
1:99-cv-08509 Lindsey, et al-v-LTV Steel Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/24/05 . Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00179 USA-v-Khilchenko, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Nazar Babiychuk : Rule to show cause hearing is set for
01/13/2005 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to Probation Officer's
Report dated 11/17/03 and Supplemental Report daed
12/17/04. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00342 USA-v-Dote, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Anthony R Dote: Defendant, Anthony Dote's motion to
postpone surrender date [213-1] is granted in part. Anthony
Dote is ordered to surrender on 1/26/05 to Bureau of
Prisons in Milan, Michigan. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00434 USA-v-Johnson, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Theodore Lee, Andre Lee : Sentencing date reset to 2/8/05
at 9:45am Mailed notice
1:00-cv-00928 Rotondo, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Final pretrial conference held and concluded. Trial
Remains set for 1/4/05 at 10:00 a.m. In the event of
settlement, parties are instructed to promptly phone
chambers. Enter rulings on motions in limine. The following
motions are ruled upon as stated in the Rulings on motions
in limine: plaintiff's motion in limine [101-1] is denied;
plaintiff's motion in limine [102-1] is denied; City of
Chicago's motion in limine [84-1] is granted in part and
denied in part; City of Chicago's motion in limine [105-1]
is denied. Mailed notice by judge's staff
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Entered Final Pretrial order. No notice
1:00-cv-01329 Luna-v-USA
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Plaintiff's motion to file depositions with the court to be
made part the record is granted [58-1]. It is hereby
ordered: plaintiff's motion for leave of court to file
depositions of Elizabeth Gumbert, Jill Wells, Theodore
Witt, Christian Wallace, Robert Stoneking, George Troendle,
George Anastasia, and Brian Johnson and the trial
transcript is granted. (Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:00-cv-05042 Iconix Software Eng-v-Starbelly.Com, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
Status hearing held. Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss
this matter without prejudice and with leave to reinstate
on or before 3/22/05 is granted. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:00-cv-07967 Talton-v-Unisource Network, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:45 a.m. on 4/4/05. Trial
set for 9:30 a.m. on 5/9/05. Pretrial order to be submitted
on or before 4/11/05. Proposed jury instructions are due by
4/18/05. Any motions inlimine are due by 4/11/05. Responses
to motions in limine is due by 4/21/05. Mailed notice
1:01-cr-00169 USA-v-Allen, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart as to
Cynthia Chatman : Status hearing regarding the Probation
Officer's Special Report held. It is hereby ordered that
defendant Cynthia Chatman is to be released from custody
forthwith. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:01-cr-00287 USA-v-Brazinsky
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
William J Brazinsky : Status hearing set for 1/13/05 is
stricken. Mailed notice
1:01-cr-01059 USA-v-Archer
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Gregory
Archer : Initial appearance proceedings held. Pursuant to
bench warrant issued by Judge Lindberg, defendant appears
in response to arrest on 12/22/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Ellen Domph represented defendant for today's
proceedings only. Detention is not opposed by defendant at
this time. Defendant is bound to the District Court in the
custody of the U.S. Marshal pending further proceedings.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-00438 Taco Bell Corp-v-Cont Casualty Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Zurich American Insurance Co's motion to vacate and amend
the judgment is entered and continued to 1/12/05 at
9:00a.m. No notice
1:01-cv-01448 USA-v-Rhodes, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Parties shall appear for a status on Wednesday, 1/19/05 at
9:30 a.m. Petitioner's attorney should be prepared to
inform the court as to the status of the petitioner's
supplemental brief. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-01753 Kunz-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held. Motion ruling to be made by mail. No notice
1:01-cv-03882 Messina-v-Sigmatron Intl Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel : Status
hearing held and continued to 10:00 1/19/05 . No notice
1:01-cv-04277 Ehrlich-v-Peters, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a supplemental
complaint is denied. Because defendants have answered,
plaintiff may amend his complaint only wiht leave of court.
If plaintiff wishes to amend his complaint, he must submit
a proposed amended complaint together with his motion
seeking leave to file an amended complaint. The amended
complaint must stand on its own, naming the present
defendants and stating plaintiff's claim against them, as
well as naming any defendants and any additional claims
against them or the present defendants. Mailed notice
1:01-cv-06455 Dumont, et al-v-Club Mediterranee, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Plaintiff's
motion to amend order of distribution is granted [102-1].
(Entered Amended Order of Distribution). Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:01-cv-08260 Thompson-v-Doctors & Merchants, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Fairness
hearing reset to 3/21/05 at 10:00 a.m. (Entered
Preliminary Approval Order of the Class Settlement
Agreement). Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09205 Pierce, et al-v-Maine, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to January 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00038 USA-v-Esawi, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Joseph
Kishak: Detention hearing held. Defendant informed of
rights. Agreed $50,000.00 own recognizance bond set. Mailed
notice
1:02-cr-00112 USA-v-Segal, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
defendants: (Entered Order approving Trustee's sale of
assets (Employee Technology Solutions, Inc). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
defendants: (Entered Order approving Trustee's sale assets
(Certificate Management Solutions, Inc). Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00416 USA-v-Alvarez, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 Referring Angel Figueroa to
Hon. Ian H. Levin pursuant to Local Rule 72.1: Conduct
necessary poceedings and issue report and recommendation
on: Motion to reconsider bond. (For further details see
order) Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00464 USA-v-Carman, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Daniel Perez : Defendant's motion for non-custodial
transport is granted [388-1]. U.S. Marshal is to arrange
non-custodial transportation of Danny Perez from Newport
News, Virginia to Chicago, Illinois in sufficient time for
him to appear on 1/7/05 at 10:00am. (Entered Order)
Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00506 USA-v-Warner, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Lawrence E Warner, George H Ryan Sr.: Status hearing set
for 1/14/05 at 2:30pm. Motion for leave to file motion
under seal is withdrawn [211-1]; motion to direct
government to file its Santiago proffer under seal is
denied without prejudice. The court directs the government
to submit its proffer initially under seal, but the court
anticipates that, following review, the material will be
filed in the public record. The parties are directed to
meet and confer with respect to (a) the form of a
questionnaire to be completed by potential jurors; (b)
whether a jury selection date of 3/10 or 3/17 is acceptable;
and (c) the dates, other the Fridays, on which counsel
will be unavailable. The government is directed to make
hard copies of the 3500 material, cost of such copying to
be borne half by the United States and half by the
Defendants jointly. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as to
Lawrence E Warner, George H Ryan Sr.: Supplemental ex parte
application granted. Enter Order For Disclosure Of Tax
Returns And Return Information. No notice
1:02-cr-00609 USA-v-Stanley, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras as to
Stanley Stewart : Defendant Stanley Stewart's unopposed
motion for early termination of supervised release is
granted. [93-1] So ordered. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00852 USA-v-Al Awawada
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Fouad
Al Awawada: Status hearing held. Motion hearing held.
Agreed motion of the United States for declaration of bond
forfeiture [107-1] and entry of default judgment on bond
forfeiture [107-2] and Stipulation for Declaration of bond
forfeiture and entry of Default Judgment on bond forfeiture
is granted. Amal Al Awawada is allowed to substitute a cash
bond in exchange for the property bond and is allowed to
refinance the mortgage on the real property posted as
security for the bond $50,000.00 shall be transferred to
the Clerk of the Court and disposed of according to law.
Upon the United States' receipt of the $50,000 cash bond,
the Clerk of the Court shall release the quitclaim deed to
Amal Al Awawada and the United States shall record a
release of bond forfeiture with Cook County Recorders of
Deeds. The court retains jurisdiction. Motion [99-1] is
terminated. (Entered Declaration of Bond Forfeiture and
Order of default judgment on bond forfeiture agreement).
Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01129 USA-v-Diggs, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Melvain Poole : Status hearing held and continued to
02/02/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Jury trial set for 01/10/2005 at
9:00 a.m. is stricken. Defendant's Melvin Poole's
stipulated plea of guilty is hereby withdrawn without
prejudice. Time is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Ivory Dugar : Status hearing held and continued to
02/02/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant's agreed motion to
continue the trial of this matter pending the resolution of
the sentencing issues by the United States Supreme Court is
granted. [258-1] Jury trial set for 01/10/2005 is
stricken. Time is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01166 USA-v-Suleiman, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart as to
Ziyad Suleiman : Defendant's motion is moot as to amend and
is granted as to recommend Bureau of Prisons Facility at
Oxford, Wisconsin. [89-1] The court makes the following
recommendation to the Bureau of Prisons: that defendant
serves his term of imprisonment at the Federal Camp in
Exford, Wisconsin. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01278 USA-v-Lindsey
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Stuart Lindsey: Defendant's motion for early termination
of probation [18-1] is granted. The remaining period of
probation is terminated forthwith as satisfactorily
completed. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-00372 Manning, et al-v-Dye, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Jury trial held & continued to 10:00 1/4/05 . No notice
1:02-cv-00996 Hach-v-Laidlaw Transit Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady :
Plaintiff's motion to extend time (until 01/15/05) to file
notice of appeal is granted. [64-1] Mailed notice
1:02-cv-02660 Hara-v-Hara
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/3/05 at 9:15 a.m.
Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment to be filed on or
before 01/05/05. Defendant's response to be filed by
01/19/05. Plaintiff's reply to be filed by 01/28/05.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-02979 Old Orchard Urban-v-Specialty Stores
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Citation to Discover Assets hearing held. In court notice
1:02-cv-03336 Motorola Inc-v-DBTEL Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held. Discovery limited to the spoliation
issue to be completed by 01/31/05. Plaintiff's reply to its
motion for sanctions [118-1] to be filed by 02/15/05.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03814 Chao-v-Tomko Machine Works, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Order to show cause hearing reset for 9:30 1/26/05 by
request of Plaintiff. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04201 Madaffari-v-Metrocall Co Grp, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve:
Plaintiff's motion to extend deadline for discovery is
granted in part and denied in part [67-1] without
prejudice. Fact discovery to close 2/1/05. Plaintiff's
motion for referral is denied without prejudice. Motion
for summary judgment to be filed 3/1/05, and should be
noticed. Status hearing set for 2/2/05 at 8:45 a.m. to
stand. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04314 Liberty Mtl Ins Co-v-IL Cen RR Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Liberty
Mutual's motion for summary judgment is denied and American
Home's motion for summary judgment is granted [72-1] as
both counts of the plaintiff's first amended complaint. In
light of the Court's decision on the issues of direct duty
and equitable subrogation, the Court need not address the
issues of breach and causation terminating case. Entered
Memorandum Opinion and Order. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04693 Boey-v-Briley, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 2/23/05 at 1:30
p.m. before Magistrate Judge Nolan in courtroom 1858.
Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05147 Tower Asset Sub Inc-v-McHenry Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 a.m. on 2/8/04.
Plaintiff has no obligation to respond to request to admit
until further order of court. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05961 Trst Chgo Paint Dec-v-ABCO Env Ltd
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Hearing
on return of citations to discover assests is continued to
1/26/05 at 11:00a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-07708 Heller Fin Inc-v-Whitemark at Fox, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Defendant's motion for reconsideration of summary judgment
[29-1], and motion for leave to add counterclaim [28-1] are
denied. See reverse. It is so ordered. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08156 Countrywide Home-v-Ball
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate case is granted. [7-1],
Plaintiff's motion for default and judgment of foreclosure
and sale is granted. [5-1] The Court appoints Gerald
Nordgren as Special Commissioner. (Entered Order, Default
Order, Judgment of Foreclosure, Order Appointing Special
Commissioner) Mailed notice
1:02-cv-08266 Ramos, et al-v-Ashcroft, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : The
settlement conference is rescheduled for 01/06/05 at 10:00
a.m. The government is requested to bring someone from
C.I.S. to the conference with settlement authority. Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-08452 Adams-v-Forest Preserve Dist
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg:
Defendant's oral request for leave to file motion to strike
in lieu of reply to motion for summary judgment by 12/29/04
is granted without objection. Response due 1/19/05. Reply
due 2/2/05. Ruling by mail. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09057 Vargas-v-WW Grainger
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
Pursuant to stipulation of dismissal with prejudice filed
by the parties 12/20/04, this matter is dismissed with
prejudice, with each party to bear her/its own attorney's
fees and costs as set forth in the parties' Settlement
Agreement. Status hearing set for 12/22/04 is stricken.
Case terminated. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09093 Hamilton-v-Spraying Syst Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : All matters
in controversy having been settled, the above-entitled case
is hereby dismissed without prejudice and with leave to
reinstate on or before 04/22/05 after which time the
dismissal will be with prejudice to reinstate have been
filed. Any and all pending motions are dismissed as moot
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09311 Sompo Japan Ins Inc-v-Nippon Cargo, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Costs are taxed in the amount of $1,973.50 and included in
the judgment. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-09492 Simmons-v-Dept of Central
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Luke
Casson's motion to withdraw is granted. Luke Casson is
hereby withdrawn as counsel for plaintiff. Plaintiff's
motion for extended time to appeal is entered [52-1],
ruling will be by mail. Plaintiff's response to defendant's
bill of costs to be filed by 01/21/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00087 USA-v-Longoria, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Ruby
Longoria : Defendant's oral motion for reinstatement on
bond pending sentencing is granted [0-1]. Bond is
reinstated on the conditions previously set. The defendnat
shall be released forthwith and is directed to comply with
all the previous conditions of bond. Status hearing held.
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00212 USA-v-Moseley
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Perry E Moseley: Enter order for committment to the
Attorney General for hospitalization pursuant to
18:4241(d)(1) for a reasonable period of time, not to
exceed four months, as in necessary to determine whether
there is a substantial probability that he will attain
capacity in the foreseeable future to permit the trial to
proceed. The court recommends that the defendant be
hospitalized at the Federal Bureua of Prison's medical
facility in Rochester, Minnesota. (Entered Order for
Committment to the Attorney General for Hospitalization
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 4241(d)1). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00637 USA-v-Ihana, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Stanley Zia, Benyamin Mesho, Jouliette Mesho : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/26/05 at 9:30am. to set
date for change of plea. Government's oral motion to
exclude time is granted. The period beginning 12/22/04
through 1/26/05 is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00689 USA-v-Villasenor, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jesus Parades : Status hearing held and continued to
01/12/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Marco Antonio Villasenor : Change of plea hearing held.
Defendant enters plea of guilty to all counts of the
superseding information. Enter waiver of indictment.
Defendant's pro se motion to dismiss the indictment is
hereby withdrawn. [388-1] Order expedited presentence
investigation report limited to criminal history category.
Sentencing is set for 01/28/2005 at 9:00 a.m. Enter order as
to travel arrangements for defendant by United States
Marshal from Chicago, Illinois to South Padre Island, Texas.
Enter waiver of indictment. Enter order setting conditions
of release. Defendant is ordered released on bond. (Enter
order) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Margin E Villasenor : Status hearing held and continued
to 1/5/05 at 9:30am. The court finds that there is no
reason or need to separate Adam Long, Marco Antonio
Villasenor or Margin Villasenor. The separate tier order
currently in place at the Metropolitan Correctional Center
is withdrawn. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Adam Edward Long : Status hearing held. Answer brief to
motion to dismiss indictment due to indictment failure to
allege essential elements of the offense and to dismiss
indictment for lack of evidence [390-1] and for
suppression of all government witnesses that have been
offered anything of value in return for testimony given to
US attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and AUSA Joseph Alesia in
violation of Title 18 USC 201(b), 201(b)(3) and 201(C)(2)
Title 18 Section 2(a) and Section 2(b), Title 21, USC and
846, along with Title 18 6001-6005 to suppress [390-2] due
1/5/05. Reply to answer brief due 1/12/05. . Trial reset
for 2/7/05 at 9:00am. Time is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). The court finds that there is no
reason or need to separate Adam Long, Marco Antonio
Villasenor or Margin Villasenor. The separate tier order
currently is withdrawn. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00796 USA-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Kameron Terrell Williams : Time of sentencing on 3/11/05
is reset to 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00822 USA-v-Johnston, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Charles Ross: Status hearing held and continued to
12/23/04 at 10:30 a.m. J. Clifford Greene's renewed oral
motion to withdraw as counsel for defendant Charles Ross
[0-1] is granted. Government is directed to contact
Federal Defender, and for an attorney to speak to defendant
today and appear in court on 12/23/04 at 10:30 a.m. Mr.
Greene is also directed to be present and turnover any
documents to the new counsel. Time is excluded under
18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00862 USA-v-Quintero, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Maria Socorro Quintero: Change of plea hearing is reset
to 1/5/05 at 10:00 a.m. by request of the parties in open
court. Time is excluded through 1/5/05 for plea
negotiations pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01101 USA-v-Harrison
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon as to
Maurice Harrison : The government's unopposed motion to
supplement the record on appeal is granted [41-1]. The
clerk shall supplement the record on appeal with government
exhibits 3, 9 and 15, which are attached to the motion.
Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-00607 Bell, et al-v-LaSalle Bk NA/ABN
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
The parties responses to dispositive motions [62-1] [70-1]
[72-1] shall be due by 1/11/05; replies by 2/1/05. (Entered
agreed order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00759 Coburn, et al-v-Daimlerchrysler Svc
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Plaintiff's
request to defer ruling on pending motion for summary
judgment motions until after ruling on class certification
is denied. Unopposed motion for extension of time to file
plaintiffs' reply memorandum in support of their motion to
set the briefing schedule on plaintiffs' motion for class
certification [194-1] is dismissed as moot. On plaintiffs'
oral motion, motion for class certification is withdrawn
[116-1] without prejudice to re-filing after ruling on
pending motions for summary judgment. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: It is ordered
that the following pleadings are to be unsealed in their
entirety: Document #35,36,37 and 57. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00885 Ammons-Lewis-v-Metro Water
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
Telephone conference held with attorneys for both sides.
Further telephone status conference, to be initiated by
counsel, is set to 9:00 a.m. on 01/03/2005. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01442 Walsh-v-NE IL Reg Commuter
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
agreed motion for leave to file additional appearance is
granted [22-1]. Leave granted William J. McMahon to file
additional appearance on behalf of the plaintiff. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-01740 Buck-v-Lake Co Sheriff, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : For
the reasons set forth in the attached memorandum opinion
and order, the defendants' motion for summary judgment is
granted [47-1]. The clerk is directed to enter judgment in
favor of the defendants and againt the plaintiff on all
remaining claims pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.56. The case is
terminated. The parties are to bear their own costs
terminating case, Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-01936 Petra Presbyterian-v-Northbrook, Vlg of
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Motion
hearing held. Defendant's motion to quash notice of
deposition for Village officials [75-1] is entered and
continued to 02/02/05 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's expert
disclosure deadline is extended to 02/02/05, and
defendant's expert disclosure deadline is extended to
02/14/04. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03009 Mejia-v-Ruffin, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Settlement
conference held. No notice
1:03-cv-03012 Yannacopoulos, et al-v-Gen Dynamics, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Lockheed
Martin Corporation's motion to compel relator's deposition
is granted in part and denied part [120-1] as follows: To
the extent that defendant Lockheed Martin produces
documents and information to relator in response to
relator's first request for production of documents, those
documents, and any information obtained therefrom, shall
not be used, directly or indirectly, by Relator, Relator's
counsel, Relator's experts or consultants, or any other
party, in preparing relator for his deposition. Further,
Mr. Yannacopoulos shall not have access to any such
documents or information until after his deposition is
obtained or subpoenaed from third parties prior to Lockheed
Martin's production in response to Relator's first request
for production of documents. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03188 Chgo Carp PenFd, et al-v-Littwin, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to January 18, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03194 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Hook Up Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady :
Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment [17-1] is granted.
Plaintiffs may prepare a draft judgment order in accordance
with this memorandum opinion (supported by affidavits as to
fees and costs), submit it to opposing counsel for any
objections as to form or the amount of fees and costs, and
submit a final draft order to the court by 01/07/05.
Entered Memorandum Opinion Notice mailed by judge's
staff.
1:03-cv-03210 Comcast of IL X LLC-v-Crosby
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Return on rule to show cause held. The writ of body
attachment has been executed. Defendant appears in open
court. Defendant is ordered released. Status hearing set
for 2/22/04 at 9:45 a.m. Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-03456 Directv Inc-v-Larson, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : By
request of plaintiff's counsel, this matter is dismissed
with leave to reinstate on or before 02/22/05. Status
hearing set for 12/22/04 is stricken. Upon failure to file
a timely motion to reinstate, the dismissal with prejudice
will become final in all events on 02/23/05. Terminating
case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03515 DIRECTV Inc-v-Yassinger
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Pretrial conference reset to 2:00 1/31/05 on defendant's
requst. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03548 Finn Power Intl Inc-v-Coldmatic Refrig, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to 2/1/05 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff's
motion to extend time for fact discovery to 01/31/05 is
granted [31-1]. No notice
1:03-cv-03760 Choice-v-Archer
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Pursuant to stipulation to dismiss, case is hereby
dismissed wiht prejudice and without costs to any parties.
All future dates are stricken terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-03786 Russell-v-IL, St of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
hearing set for 12/30/04 is reset to 10:30 1/13/05. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen :
Defendants' motion to dismiss is granted in part and denied
in part. [22-1] (Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.)
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03857 Adams-v-Nationscredit Fin, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : For
the reasons set forth on the attached Memorandum Opinion
and Order, the Court denies in part and grants in part
defendants' motion for summary judgment [23-1] and denies
plaintiff's plaintiff's motion for summary judgment [26-1].
The motion for extension of time to file dispositive
motions [0-1] is terminated. Summary judgment is granted in
favor of Equicredit Corporation of America an all claims
and in favor of Bank of New York on Adams' ICFA claim.
Summary judgment is otherwise denied. Status hearing set
to 9:30 a.m. on 1/10/05 for the purpose of setting a prompt
trial date on the remaining claims., Entered Memorandum
Opinion and Order. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04030 USA-v-Strawhorn
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Government's motion for an extension of time to 01/14/05 in
which to respond to defendant Strawhorn's motion for
reconsideration is granted [38-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04144 Redmond-v-Refco Grp Ltd
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. For the reasons stated
in the memorandum opinion and order, defendant's motion for
summary judgment [12-1] is granted. Judgment is entered in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff. All
future dates are stricken. terminating case Entered
Memorandum Opinion and Order. Notice mailed by judge's
staff.
1:03-cv-04349 Monotype Imaging Inc, et al-v-Bitstream Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve:
Bitstream's motion to strike plaintiffs' new alleged
"evidence" of direct infringement [68-1] is taken under
advisement with the motion for summary judgment [57-1].
Bitstream's unopposed motion for leave to file its
affidavit and exhibits under seal is granted [69-1]. Status
hearing set for 2/17/05 at 8:45 a.m. to stand. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-04528 Rizzo-v-Wheaton PD, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Hearing on defendants motion to vacate [33-1] an order of
default is set for 1/20/05. Defendants' motion to file
appearance is granted. James H. Knippen, II of Walsh,
Knippen, Knight & Diamond, Chtd. is given leave to file
appearance. Prove-up hearing did not proceed as scheduled.
It is hereby ordered that default order entered against
Wheaton Police Department is set aside. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04546 Akpulonu-v-McGowen, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Plaintiff stated he filed an amended motion today. Ruling
on all pending motios will be by mail. [83-1], [83-2],
[83-3], [84-1], [84-2]. No notice
1:03-cv-04599 Captus Dev LLC-v-NY Times Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Jury
trial reset to 10:00 on 3/21/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 on 1/26/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-04814 Atlas-v-N Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Defendant's response to plaintiff's motion to enforce 3rd
party subpoena [33-1] to be filed by 1/5/05, with a
courtesy copy to chambers, room 2206. Ruling by mail unless
the court requests oral argument. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04986 Lorillard Tobacco Co-v-S&M Cen Svc Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Ian H. Levin from Hon. James F. Holderman pursuant to
Local Rule 72.1. The reasons for my recommendation are: To
conduct hearings and enter appropriate orders on the
following pretrial motion/matter. Conduct necessary
proceedings and enter order/report and recommendation on
all nondispositive pretrial motions through filing of
pretrial materials including final pretrial order, with the
exceptions or additions specified: 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
FRCrP 42(a).(For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Status
hearing set for 02/25/05 at 9:30 a.m. Filed individual
defendants Safwan Alkhawam and Marwan Alkhawam's motion to
recall body attachment. Motion is granted. [89-1] It is
hereby ordered that the individual defendant's Safwan
Alkhawam and Marwan Alkhawam shall tender $250,000 cashier
check to plaintiff in open court in satisfaction of
judgment award civil contempt regarding violatin of
11/05/04 order is pruged insofar as it relates to judgment.
[83-1] Status hearing 01/24/05 at 9:30 to resolve
attorney's fee issue. [81-1] Status hearing set for
02/25/05 at 9:30 at 9:30 is set for hearing as to the rule
to show cause as to attorney Alexander Michalakos. Attorney
Alexander Michalakos is hereby ordered to appear at next
status hearing of 02/25/05 at 9:30 in courtroom 1342.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05077 Williams-v-Nine Fifty Ltd, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing held. Hearing as to Plaintiff's oral motion
to enforce settlement agreement against Nine Fifty Ltd is
set for 9:30 1/6/05. Plaintiff's counsel to file and notice
for hearing written motion. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05238 Old Republic Ins Co-v-Ness Motley, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Motion hearing held. Defendants' motion for protective
order is entered and continued generally while the parties
attemtp to resolve the issue on their own. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05287 Comerica Bk-v-Heyman
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
The Citation to discover assets is hereby continued to
3/17/05 at 9:00 a.m. (Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05490 Nipponkoa Ins Co Ltd-v-Chgo Loss Prevention, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo:
Plaintiff's agreed motion for extension of time until
1/15/05 to reinstate the case is granted. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05663 Mtg Elec-v-Wagnitz, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Plaintiff's motion pursuant to 735 I.L.C.S. 5/15-1508 for
order approving sale and for possession is granted [14-1].
(Entered Order Approving Report of Sale and Distribution
and Order for Possession.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05811 Murry, et al-v-Amer Mtge Banc, Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Defendant's unopposed motion for leave to file corrected
brief [125-1] is stricken as moot. Motion for summary
judgment was stricken by court's order dated 12/21/04.
Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-05851 NEG Micon USA Inc-v-N Alternative Energy, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 Referring to Hon. Sidney I.
Schenkier the defendant Navitas Energy, Inc.'s motion to
compel discovery relating to documents produced on an
untimely basis [99-1] and to compel payment of expert
witness fees [99-2]. (For further detail see order.) Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05948 McCall-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held. The parties report that expert discovery has
been completed, and that they do not wish to participate in
a settlement conference. 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-06027 US Gypsum Co-v-LaFarge N Amer Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Plaintiff's motion to enter the attached order relating to
defendants' computers is granted in part and denied in part
[111-1]. Enter order which is effective 1/3/05. (Entered
order (Attachments)) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06186 Greenleaf-v-BWM Mtge LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : James
Dasso, Jay Varon and Nathan Strup, Foley & Lardner LLP's
motion to withdraw attorney appearances for defendant BWM
Mortgage, LLC is granted. [48-1] Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier from Hon. Ronald A. Guzman
pursuant to Local Rule 72.1. The reasons for my
recommendation are: To conduct hearings and enter
appropriate orders on the following pretrial motion/matter:
Conduct necessary proceedings and issue Report and
Recommendatin on dispositive motion specified below, other
than motions to dismiss and for summary judgment (e.g.,
motion for injunction, for Social Security review, for
class certification, to set aside judgment). Exception or
additions: The Court refers the motion for class
certification in this case and in related case Murry v.
America' Mortgage Banc, Inc., 03 CR 5811 to Magistrate
Judge Schenkier. (For further detail see order.) Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-06268 Solano-v-Sweet Traditions LLC
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 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 Gettleman, the referral of this action
having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned
judge. Settlement conference set for 01/06/05 is
stricken. Terminating the case referral to Hon. Morton
Denlow regarding [13-1], regarding [9-1] Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06620 Johnson, et al-v-Chgo Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 3/9/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Plaintiffs' motion for leave to allow Darren Bowden to
withdraw as counsel is granted [79-1]. Defendants' joint
motion for referral to magistrate judge for settlement
conference [76-1] is continued generally. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06678 Countrywide Hm Loans-v-Appleton, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion to amend judgment of foreclosure [13-1]
is granted. (Entered Order (grant motion to amend)).
(Entered Amended Judgment of Foreclosure). Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06748 Shaw-v-Klinkhamer, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. For the reasons stated
in the memorandum opinion and order, defendant's motion for
summary judgment [28-1] is granted. Judgment is entered in
favor of the defendants and against the plaintiff. All
future pending dates, including the trial date of 01/05/05,
are stricken. Plaintiff's motion to supplement the
"parties" proposed amended pre-trial order amendments and
to strike certain individuals contained in defendants'
witness list is denied as moot. Defendants emergency motion
to continued trial denied as moot. Case terminated.
terminating case, Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.
Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:03-cv-06753 Mendez-v-M.R.S. Assc
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Cross responses to cross motions for summary judgment
extended to 01/12/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06852 Herron Dev Co, et al-v-Greenwich Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: The
above cause is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to
settlement agreement. All pending motions and court dates
are stricken. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06911 Moriarty, et al-v-SCI IL Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Defendant's motion to compel appearance of deponent John
Coli is granted [8-1]. It is hereby ordered that John Coli
is to appear for deposition for 4 1/2 hours on 1/5/05 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Defendant's motion to compel appearance of deponent John
Coli is granted [8-1]. It is hereby ordered that John Coli
is to appear for deposition for 4 1/2 hours on 1/5/05 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07012 Tiffany, et al-v-"Q" Carriers Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow: Settlement
conference held. All matters in controversy having been
resolved, by consent of the parties it is hereby ordered
that the parties shall comply with the terms of their
settlement agreement, the court shall retain jurisdiction
through 6/22/05 for the purpose of enforcing settlement,
and except as provided for above, the litigation is
dismissed with prejudice, each party shall bear its own
costs and attorney's fees. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-07122 USA-v-$26,328 US Currency
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Joint agreed motion to extend discovery schedule is granted
[11-1]. Amendments to the pleadings and/or joinder of
additional parties may be sought upon appropriate motion by
1/10/05. All discovery will close on 2/28/05. The cut-off
date for designation of plaintiff's trial expert is 1/24/05;
for claimant's trial expert is 2/14/05. Motion(s) for
summary judgmentare to be filed by 2/28/05. All other
dates remain the same. (Entered Scheduling Order.) Mailed
notice by judge's staff.
1:03-cv-07174 Nelsen-v-Morris, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Status
hearing held and continued to 3/23/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's motion to amend complaint is granted [28-1].
Plaintiff's motion to set expert witness discovery schedule
is granted as stated in open court [29-1]; expert
discovery is to be completed by 3/23/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07283 Saffold-v-Steadman, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : It is
hereby ordered that this matter is dismissed with
prejudice. Both parties are to bear their own costs and
attorneys fees. Case terminated terminating case.
(Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07423 Reszotko-v-Stoy, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Status hearing held and continued to 03/03/05 at 9:45 a.m.
Depositions of plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(2) witnesses shall
be completed no later than 02/15/05. Defendants' Rule
26(a)(2) disclosures and reports shall be served no later
than 02/28/05. Notices mailed by judges's staff
1:03-cv-07554 Ford Mtr Cr Co-v-Wieringa
Docket Date: 12/23/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
Settlement conference held. Progress made. Status hearing
set to 10:00 2/8/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07618 Latif-v-Scully, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady :
Plaintiff's motion to compel is entered and withdrawn
[17-1]. Order discovery extended until 2/28/05. . Status
hearing date of 1/5/05 is reset to 3/9/05 at 10:30 a.m.
Defenants to name their expert(s) by 1/31/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07984 Worley-v-Caterpillar Corp
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Honorable Michael T.
Mason for settlement conference Mailed notice.
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen:
Plaintiff's motion for settlement conference is granted
[18-1]. Parties are referred to Magistrate Judge Mason for
a settlement conference. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07988 McComb-v-Plaza Assc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/20/05 at 9:30 a.m. This
court has made its oral ruling and this action is set for a
status hearing on 01/20/05 for an anticipated entry of a
final order at that time. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08056 DirecTV Inc-v-Reyes
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 02/08/05 at 9:45 a.m.
Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ.P. 26(b)(4)(C), the Court
determines that a reasonable fee for the depostion of
plaintiff's expert Barr is a total of $250.00 per hour for
his deposition time. That rate is split between Directv v.
Reyes and Directv v. Dadamo, and the deposition may be used
in both cases. No later than 01/07/05, defendant's counsel
shall advance the fee for three hours of deposition time
totaling $750.00. The deposition is not limited to three
hours. However, the defendants shall pay within seven days
following the deposition for any additional time that the
deposition goes over three hours. Notices mailed by judge's
staff
1:03-cv-08209 Truesdale-v-Klich, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Pretrial order to be submitted on 11:00 3/16/05 in open
court or a motion for summary judgment is to be filed and
noticed up for hearing on said date . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08473 Directv Inc-v-Kiser
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/8/05 at 9:45a.m.
Dates previously set by the District Judge for discovery
closure and final pretrial order submission are hereby
stricken, to be reset at the next status hearing is
necessary. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:03-cv-08534 Perkins-v-Sheanan, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiff's motion for leave to submit plaintiffs reply to
defendant's motion to dismiss instanter is granted [32-1].
Reply is to be filed on or before 1/10/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08549 Barnes-v-Harvey, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/31/05 .
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08550 Panock-v-Knead Dough Baking
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Final
status hearing set for 1/26/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: For the
reasons stated in the attached motion to compel production
of plaintiff's document requests and answers to plaintiff's
interrogatories is granted in part and denied in part
[29-1]. Defendant's motion to file an additional response
to plaintiff's motion to complete productions of the
plaintiff's document requests and to the plaintiff's
interrogatories is granted [34-1]. (Entered Order). Notice
mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-08614 Directv Inc-v-Dadamo
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/8/05 at 9:45a.m.
pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(b)(4)(C), the Court determines
that a reasonable fee for the deposition of plaintiff's
expert Barr is a total of $250.00 per hour for his
deposition time. That rate is split between Directv v.
Reyes and Directv v. Dadamo, and the deposition may be used
in both cases. No later than 01/07/05, defendant's counsel
shall advance the fee for three hours of deposition time
totaling $750.00. The deposition is not limited to three
hours. However, the defendants shall pay within seven days
following the deposition for any additional time that the
deposition goes over three hours. Mailed notice by judge's
staff
1:03-cv-08924 Cambridge Grp Inc-v-Capital One Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Trial re-set for 1/25/05 at 9:45 a.m. Trial date set for
1/24/05 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-08941 Ramey, et al-v-USA, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Defendants'
uncontested motion for a qualified protective order is
granted [38-1]. Enter order pursuant to HIPAA regarding
protected health information pertaining to Shirley Lloyd.
(Entered Order Pursuant to HIPAA) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09025 Blaue-v-Kissinger, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on
02/01/2005. Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of
time until 01/31/2005 to complete the depositions of Dr.
Wayne Rubenstein and Carl Singer is granted [32-1].
Plaintiff to disclose his expert and expert report by
02/28/2005. Deposition of plaintiff's expert to be
completed by 03/15/2005 defendants to disclose its expert
and expert report by 03/30/2005. Deposition of defendants'
expert to be completed by 04/14/2005. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09047 DIRECTV Inc-v-Roush
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:45 a.m. on 2/8/05.
The parties consent to the jurisdiction of a magistrate
judge. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09080 Mtge Elec-v-Zavala, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Plaintiff's motion to vacate order approving sale and void
foreclosure sale is granted [11-1]. (Entered Order.) Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-09130 Vega, et al-v-Contract Cleaning, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Defendants'
motion for entry of protective order is granted in part and
denied in part [62-1]. The parties are directed to submit a
revised protective order to the Court consistent with this
Court's ruling by 01/04/05. The protective order granted by
the Court is effective immediately. (See reverse of minute
order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Consent
to file fifth amended complaint is granted [70-1]. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-09131 Winters-v-Walsh Constr
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/30/05 . Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-09164 Mettoyer-v-BFS Retail & Cml
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Pursuant to the stipulation, this case is dismissed with
prejudice, each party to bear his/its costs. terminating
case No notice
1:03-cv-09168 Directv Inc-v-Hill
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/8/05 at 9:45 a.m.
Discovery closure date previously set by the District judge
is hereby vacated, to be reset at the next status hearing,
if necessary. Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:03-cv-09211 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Williams Bro
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to January 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09213 Abbott Labs-v-Novartis Nutrition
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Judgment
is hereby entered on Counts 1 and 2 of Abbott's complaint
relating to United States patent numbers 6,326,355 and
6,387,883, respectively, in favor of Abbott and against
Novartis in accordance with the parties' settlement
agreement. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce all
the terms of the Settlement Agreement and Consent Judgment
terminating case. (Entered Consent Judgment.) Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-09329 Bacon-v-Exelon Corp
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 2/22/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00017 USA-v-Oladipo
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Kehinde Oladipo: Status hearing held and continued to
1/14/05 at 10:00 a.m. Hearing on motions set [27-1]
[26-1], [25-1], [24-1], [23-1] for 1/14/05 at 10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B), time is excluded through
and including 1/14/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00032 USA-v-Trejo-Mendoza
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Mario
Trejo-Mendoza: Hearing on change of plea vacated.
Status hearing reset to 1/26/05 at 10:30 a.m. Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(8)(B)(i), time continues to be excluded
in the interest of justice for plea negotiations. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00075 USA-v-Razo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jesus Nevarez-Casarez: Oral motion by defendant's counsel
to strike trial date set for 1/24/05 [0-1] is denied
without prejudice. Status hearing held and continued to
1/5/05 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B); (h)(1) continuity of counsel and plea
negotiations. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00099 USA-v-Sell
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jacob T Sell : Status hearing held and continued to
01/05/2005 at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for defendant to submit
agreed protective order to chambers for signature by close
of business today. Time is excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jacob T Sell : Enter order re: Procedure for production of
computer hard drige mirror image(s) and related matters;
Notice. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00121 USA-v-Franklin
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman as to
Cedric Franklin : Defendant's unopposed motion to
supplement the record is granted [52-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00135 USA-v-Anderson, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Jerome D Anderson: Status hearing held. Change of plea
hearing reset to 12/29/04 at 11:00 a.m. Time is excluded
based on finding the ends of justice is served by a
continuance beginning on 12/22/04 and ending on 12/29/04.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00145 USA-v-Drummond
Docket Date: 01/12/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Mary
Ann Drummond: Sentencing called. Sentencing reset to
1/25/05 at 11:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00198 USA-v-Henigan
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Joshua A Henigan: Change of plea hearing held. Defendant
Joshua A Henigan enters a blind plea to count one of the
criminal indictment. Plea accepted. Judgment of guilty
entered. Defendant wavies PSI and proceeds to sentencing
today. Sentencing hearing held. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00200 USA-v-Betancourt, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Gregory Smith : Defendant's motion for pretrial release is
denied. [77-1] No notice
1:04-cr-00254 USA-v-Candelario, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Amado Candelario : Enter excludable delay pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 1/5/05 and end 1/18/05.
Status hearing reset for 1/18/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00373 USA-v-Pryor, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Anne Pryor : Status hearing reset for 1/18/05 at 9:00am.
Enter excludable delay pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B)
to begin 1/5/05 and end 1/18/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00382 USA-v-Bell
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Andre Bell: Status hearing reset by agreement to 1/26/05
at 9:30 a.m. The period beginning 12/22/04 through
1/26/05 is excluded pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B).
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00390 USA-v-Porter
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly as to
Calvin Porter : Enter preliminary order of forfeiture of
one AMT, model Backup, .380 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol,
Serial No. A79104 and four bullets, pursuant to the
provisions of 18:924(d)(1) and 28:2461(c). (Enter
prelimianry order of forfeiture) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00423 USA-v-McMahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Zachary Johnson : Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty
and enters a blind plea of guilty to count IV of the
indictment. Defendant informed of rights. Judgment of
guilty entered on the blind plea. Cause referred to the
Probation Office for a pre-sentence investigaton.
Government to file its version by o on 12/30/04. Defendant
to file his version by or on 01/10/05. Sentencing set for
03/11/2005 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00433 USA-v-Gutierrez, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to
Francisco Suazo Perez : Status hearing set for 01/25/2005
at 10:30 a.m. Arraignment held. Defendant enters plea of
not guilty to the superseding indicment. Rule 16
conference due 12/29/04. Pretrial motions deadline set for
01/19/2005. Order time excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(B)(iv), from 12/20/04 to 01/25/05. Mailed
notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Maria
Magdalena Martinez : Status hearing set for 01/25/2005 at
10:30 a.m. Arraignment held. Defendant enters plea of
not guilty to the superseding indictment. Rule 16
conference due 12/29/04. Pretrial motion deadline set for
01/19/2005. Order time excluded pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(B)(iv) from 12/20/04 to 01/25/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00435 USA-v-Lozada, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel as to Luis
- Rodriguez: Defendant's motion for release pending further
judicial proceedings [46-1] held and continued to 1/5/05 at
10:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00462 USA-v-Ervins
Docket Date: 01/11/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Willie G Ervins: Status hearing held and continued to
1/26/05 at 10:00 a.m. Donald V. Young is appointed as
counsel to represent defendant. Time is excluded from
today's date to 1/26/05 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC
3161(h)(8)(B)(iv). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00466 USA-v-Sach
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Joseph Van Sach : Status hearing held and continued to
01/25/2005 at 10:00 a.m. Arraignment and plea held.
Defendant enters a plea of not guilty to all the counts in
the superceding indictment. The government to dislose
F.R.Cr.P. 404(b) issues by 01/10/2005. Defendant to respond
by 01/21/2005. Time is excluded from today's date to
01/25/2005 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F).
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00503 USA-v-Johnson
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Willie Johnson : Status hearing held. Change of plea
hearing reset to 12/29/04 at 11:00am. Time is excluded
based on finding the ends of justice is served by a
continuance beginning on 12/22/04 and ending on 12/29/04.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00531 USA-v-Upchurch, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to
Michael Bowman : Status hearing held regarding new
attorney for defendant Bowman. Eugene Steingold, 111 West
Washington Street, Suite 1437, Chicago, IL 60602; (312)
726-1060 is appointed as the new attorney for the
defendant. Leave granted Steingold to file and substitute
appearance on behalf of Michael Bowman. The Clerk's Office
is directed to send a copy of this order to Eugene
Steingold. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00566 USA-v-Tinsey
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Johnny Tinsey : Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty
and enters a plea of guilty to count III of the indictment.
Plea agreement signed in open court. Defendant informed of
rights. Judgment of guilty entered. Cause referred to the
Probation Office for a pre-sentence investigation.
Government to file its version by or on 12/30/04. Defendant
to file his version by or on 01/10/05. Sentencing is set
for 03/11/2005 at 9:00 a.m. Same bond to stand. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00567 USA-v-Ortiz, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Gerardo Alvarez: Status hearing held and continued to
1/5/05 at 9:30am. The period beginning 12/22/04 through
1/5/05 is excluded pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00672 USA-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Francisco Javier Bermea-Boone, Orlando Martinez Navarro :
Status hearing re-set for 1/19/05 at 9:00 a.m. Enter
excludable delay pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin
1/6/05 and end 1/19/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00688 USA-v-Vazquez, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Rosalio Gradilla: Defendant Gradilla's second motion for
reconsideration of bond [73-1] is denied for the reasons
stated on the record. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00733 USA-v-Rizzo
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip as to Mark W
Rizzo : Defendant withdraws plea of not guilty. Defendant
enters plea of guilty to the one count information.
Defendant informed of his rights. Judgment of guilty
entered. Order cause referred to Probation Department for
presentence investigation. Sentencing set for 03/02/2005
at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00769 USA-v-Buchanan
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Lucas Buchanan : Status hearing reset for 1/18/05 at
9:00am. Enter excludable delay pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 1/5/05 and end 1/18/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00808 USA-v-Zepeda-Valencia
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Ruben Zepeda-Valencia : Status hearing re-set for 1/19/05
at 9:00 a.m. Enter excludable delay pursuant to
18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to begin 1/6/05 and end 1/19/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00814 USA-v-Gutierrez, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Jose
Leonel Gutierrez, Gloria Celeste Ruiz : Defendants to file
pretrial motions by 1/25/05. Status hearing held; continued
to 1/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded from today's
date to 1/26/05 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to 18: USC
3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00847 USA-v-Thompson
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Dennis Leigh Thompson : Attorney Donald V. Young is given
leave to file his appearance on behalf of defendant Dennis
Thompson. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00848 USA-v-Appleton
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Jack R
Appleton: Status hearing held and continued to 1/28/05 at
9:30 a.m. Tentative change of plea set for 1/28/05 at 9:30
a.m. Pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B), time is excluded
through and including 1/28/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00851 USA-v-Fierro
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman as to
Rosalinda Fierro : Change of plea reset to 1/13/05 at
10:30am. on Court's own motion. Telephoned and Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-00886 USA-v-Jasso, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason as
to Salvador Jasso : Defendant's counsel's motion for leave
to withdraw is granted. [19-1] Kent Carlson is given leave
to withdraw his appearance as counsel for defendant but is
ordered to contact the Federal Defender Program so the new
counsel can be assigned to Mr. Jasso. Notice notice
1:04-cr-00907 USA-v-Cannon
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Aristeed E Cannon : Status hearing held and continued to
1/31/05 at 1:15pm. This Court finds that the time from
today to and including 1/31/05 continues to be excludable.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00914 USA-v-Llamas
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Juan
Llamas : Status hearing held and continued to 1/26/05 at
9:30am. Pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(8)(B)(i), time
continues to be excluded until further order of court for
plea negotiations. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00964 USA-v-Grayson
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Johnny J Grayson : Arraignment and plea is referred to
Magistrate Judge Nolan for hearing by request of Judge
Gottschall. No notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Johnny
J Grayson : Arraignment and plea held. Defendant waives
formal reading of the indictment and enters a plea of not
guilty to the indictment. Defendant informed of rights.
Kent Carlson granted leave to file his appearance on behalf
of defendant. 16.1A conference to be held by 1/7/05.
Pretrial motions are due by 2/7/05. Responses are due by
2/21/05. Replies are due by 2/28/05. Ruling by mail by
3/28/05. Status hearing se before Judge Gottschall on
2/16/04 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01023 USA-v-Alvarez, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Victor
Manuel Alvarez : Preliminary examination hearing held.
Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to
the U.S. District Court for further proceedings. Detention
hearing held. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Marina
Garcia : Preliminary examination hearing held. Enter a
finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the
U.S. District Court for further proceedings. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Marina
Garcia : The court hereby orders that the bond conditions
are modified as follows: Defendant Marina Garcia shall
submit to drug testing and participate in drug treatment as
directed by Pretrial Services. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Edwin -
Perez : Detention hearing held. The court finds that no
condition or combination of conditions will reasonably
assure the appearance of the person as required and the
safety of any other person and the community. Order
defendant detained. Order defendant bound to the district
court for further proceedings. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin as to Alexis
Torres : Preliminary examination hearing held. Enter a
finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the
U.S. District Court for further proceedings. Detention
hearing held. The court finds that no condition or
combination of conditions will reasonably assure the
appearance of the person as required and the safety of any
other person and the community. Order defendant detained.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01052 USA-v-Griffin
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Evelyn
Griffin: Arraignment and plea held. Defendant Evelyn
Griffin waives formal reading of the indictment and enters
a plea of not guilty. Defendant informed of his rights.
Ellen R. Domph granted leave to file her appearance on
behalf of defendant. Defendant consents to proceed before
U.S. Magistrate Judge in a misdeameanor case. Rule 16.1
conference to be held by 1/12/05. Pretrial motions due
2/11/05; response due 2/18/05. Status hearing set before
Magistrate Judge Nolan on 2/17/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01063 USA-v-Lowe
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/22/04 Assigning Michelle Lowe to
Fugitive Calendar, pursuant to IOP 13. (For further details
see order) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01074 USA-v-Hamilton, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 Referring Vincent Hamilton to
Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown pursuant to Local Rule 72.1 to
hear and enter orders on arraignment and/or detention
hearings. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01079 USA-v-Jaramillo, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Jose
Jaramillo : Detention hearing held. Order setting
conditions of release is stayed until the close of business
Thursday, 12/22/04 or as such time is needed for the
Emergency District Court Judge to hear this matter,
whichever is later to give the government an oportunity to
take an appeal to the Emergency Judge. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Gabino
Carrera : Initial appearance proceedings of Gabino
Carrera held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on
12/15/04. Defendant informed of rights. Enter order
appointing Ellen E Domph as counsel for the defendant.
Defendant to remain in custody pending detention hearing
set for 12/23/04 at 11:30 p.m. Preliminary examination
hearing set for 01/11/05 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to Daniel
Kawzinski : Initial appearance proceedings of Daniel
Kawzinski held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on
12/21/04. Defendant informed of rights. Enter order
appointing Robert Clarke as counsel for the defendant.
Defendant to remain in custody pending preliminary
examiantion set for 01/11/2005 at 2:0 p.m.Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01080 USA-v-Cross
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow as to James
Cross : Preliminary examination held. Based on the
affidvit of Christopher Crocker, the court finds probable
cause. Defendant ordered bound to the District Court for
further proceedings. Detention hearing held and continued
to 01/04/2005 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01088 USA-v-Grand
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Jon T Grand: Arraignment and plea held. Edmund Chang
appears for the Government and Jeremy D. Margolis appears
for the defendant Jon T. Grand who was also present in
court. Defendant waives formal reading and enters waiver
of indictment. Enter plea agreement. Defendant Jon T Grand
enters a voluntary plea of guilty to count one of the
information in this case. Plea is accepted and defendant
is adjudged guilty to count one of the information. Cause
is referred to the Probation Department for preparation of
the pre-sentence investigation Report. Sentencing is set
for at 9:45 a.m Any party may file a position paper
concerning sentencing factors by 3/4/05. Any response to
any position paper must be filed and served by 3/8/05. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01089 USA-v-
Docket Date: 12/27/04
ORDER of the executive committee of 12/22/04. It Appearing
That the new case number 04 CR 1089 was assigned in error,
It Further Appearing that the new case 04 M 384 is a
complaint for extradition that is assigned to the calendar
of Magistrate Judge Denlow of this Court, therefore; It Is
Hereby Ordered that the assigned of 04 CR 1089 to
Magistrate Judge Denlow shall be vacated, that all
documents received with 04 CR 1089 be filed in the correct
case, 04 M 384, and that case number or 1089 shall not be
used for any other proceeding. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01093 USA-v-Zavala
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jacinto Zavala : By request of Assistant United States
Attorney arraignment and plea is reset to 01/13/2005 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01096 USA-v-White
Docket Date: 01/12/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to
Chamon C White : Status hearing set for 01/19/2005 at
9:30 a.m. Arraignment and plea held. Defendant enters a
plea of not guilty to all counts in the indictment. Ellen
R. Domph is appointed as counsel to represent defendant.
Defendant is excused from the next status hearing and will
not need to appear until further order of court. 2.04
disclosure by 01/03/2005. Defendant to file motions by
02/16/2005. Time is excluded from today's date to
01/19/2005 at 9:30 a.m. pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(1)(F).
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01097 USA-v-Elliott
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Alfred Elliott : Order Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad
Prosequendum to issue as to Alfred Elliott returnable on
1/18/05 at 9:45am for arraignment. (Entered Order) Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01098 USA-v-Maliska
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason as
to Paul Maliska: Arraignment set for 12/23/04 at 11:00
a.m. before Magistrate Judge Mason is stricken. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01111 USA-v-Tyree
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Thomas
Lee Tyree : Arrest warrant issued as to Thomas Lee Tyree
aka Eric Hanson. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01112 USA-v-Stewart
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Denise
Stewart: Removal proceedings held. Defendant appears in
response to arrest on 12/22/04. Defendant informed of
rights. Agreed $4,500.00 own recognizance bond set. Mailed
notice
1:04-cr-01113 USA-v-Weaver
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan as to Brad A
Weaver : Arrest warrant issued as to Brad A Weaver. No
notice
1:04-cv-00160 Kemp, et al-v-W Oilfields Supply, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing reset to 1/19/05 at 11:00 a.m. Plaintiffs' motion
for leave to file an amended complaint is granted [11-1];
defendants are given to 01/05/05 to answer or otherwise
plead. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00170 Sauber Painting, et al-v-Intl Union Painters, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: Defendants'
motion to extend time to depose plaintiff's proffered
expert is granted [81-1] to and including 1/13/05.
Defendants have until 1/20/05 to disclose their expert;
plaintiffs have until 2/15/05 to depose defendants' expert.
Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-00607 Witt-v-William Chevrolet, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Pursuant
to the stipulation to dismiss, this action is dismissed
with prejudice. Any and all pending motions are moot and
terminated. This case is closed. (Entered dismissal order.)
Terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00730 Yindee-v-Commerce Clearing
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/31/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Defendant's uncontested motion for entry of agreed
protective order is granted [11-1]. Plaintiff's motion to
compel discovery defendant to produce certain of its
employees for deposition is granted as discussed in open
court [12-1]. Said depositions to be completed by 01/31/05.
Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery answers and
documents is denied. (Entered Agreed Protective Order).
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00788 Sullivan, et al-v-Louis Jones Ent Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 1/24/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Settlement conference set for 2/14/05 at 2:00 p.m. Notice
mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-00796 Sales-v-SBC Ameritech
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Second settlement conference held. Parties were able to
finalize the settlement agreement. [11-1] Parties having
filed their stipulation to dismiss, all matters relating to
the referral of this case have been resolved. The referral
is closed and the case is returned to the assigned judge.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00797 Doles, et al-v-Harvey Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file amended complaint is
granted [23-1. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead on or
before 1/21/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00920 USA-v-411 Mark Ave
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
hearing set for 12/30/04, before Judge Aspen, is reset to
10:30 5/5/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00922 DirecTV Inc-v-Crump
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Status hearing held. Counsel for the parties report that
a settlement agreement has been reached. The case is
dismissed without prejudice and with leave to reinstate by
2/18/05. If no motion to reinstate has been filed by
2/18/05, the dismissal will become final and with
prejudice. Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-00924 Directv Inc-v-Calabrese
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:45 2/8/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-01007 Constr & Gen Laborer-v-Asphalt Maintenance
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman:
Plaintiff's motion for voluntary dismissal with leave to
reinstate within one year [12-1] is granted in part. This
action be, and the same is dismissed without prejudice and
without costs; provided, however, that within 120 days of
the date of this order that any party may reinstate the
action to the calendar of the undersigned by filing a
notice of reinstatement. If no such notice is filed within
120 days then the dismissal shall be with prejudice
thereafter. Any pending motions or schedules are stricken
as moot. Terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01091 Richmond-v-Kimble, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Plaintiff's motion to compel compliance with subpoena is
granted [30-1]. Documents to be turned over immediately.
Parties are directed to meet pursuant to Rule 26(f) and
exhaust all settlement possibilities prior to the next
status hearing. Status hearing set for 01/13/2005 at a9:00
a.m. to stand. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01432 Eromon-v-Grand Auto Sales Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: The AO-450
judgment order entered on 12/17/04 is hereby vacated. The
memorandum opinion and order dated 12/17/04 granting
defendant's motion to dismiss count IV without prejudice
hereby stands. Case is reinstated in accordance with
remaining counts. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01474 Flores-v-Childrens Hm & Aid, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg :
Defendants' motion for judicial approval of settlement is
granted. [4-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01504 Tanner-v-Jupiter Realty Corp
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James F. Holderman :
Defendant's bill of costs is taken under advisement.
Response is to be filed by 01/14/05. Reply is due 01/28/05.
Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01509 Shales, et al-v-Randa, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 4:30 2/24/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01650 Alexander Housing, et al-v-IBEW, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Joint and
unopposed motion to dismiss as to defendant International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 701 is granted
[25-1] and said defendant is dismissed and terminated as a
party defendant. Defendant International Brotherhood, Local
701's motion to enforce settlement agreement [24-1] is moot
and terminated. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01853 Hudson-v-Adams St Prt, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
The agreed motion for entry of a protective order is
granted [13-1]. (Entered Stipulated Protective Order.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01917 Doe-v-City of Chicago, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah : The
12/16/04 minute order is amended to reflect that defendant
City of Chicago's motion for a protective order is granted.
Parties having made the appropriate changes to the
protective order as advised by the Court, (Entered agreed
qualified protective order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01971 Bass-v-USA, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon:
Plaintiff's Rule 60(b)(6) motion for relief from order
granting summary judgment [28-1] is taken under advisement.
The government shall respond by 1/11/05. The motion will
not be heard on 1/4/05 as noticed. Notice mailed by judge's
staff
1:04-cv-02010 Rolla, et al-v-Schreiber, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Status
hearing regarding issued related tot he settlement held and
continued to 1/12/05 at 9:30 a.m. Defendants' request to
admit is entered and continued. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02137 Brennan-v-McDonald's Corp
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing stricken. This case is dismissed with prejudice,
with each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs.
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02219 Munoz-v-Seventh Ave
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: (Entered
Stipulation to Dismiss and Agreed Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02300 Bajer Design & Mkg-v-Innovative Hm
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Parties
joint motion for extension of time is granted [23-1]. The
Markman Briefs shall be filed on or before 12/23/04. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-02368 Amalgamated Transit-v-Cook-DuPage Trans Co
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Case dismissed without prejudice, with leave to reinstate
within sixty (60) days. At the expiration of the sixty day
reinstatement period, the dismissal shall be with
prejudice. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02612 Ware-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow: All
discovery will close on 6/7/05. The cut-off date for
designation of plaintiff's trial expert is 3/7/05; for
defendant's trial expert is 5/7/05. Motion(s) for summary
judgment are to be filed by 7/8/05. Case is set for trial
on 1/3/06. Joint final pretrial order is to be filed by
11/22/05; plaintiff's complete draft shall be served on
defendant by 11/14/05. (Entered Agreed Modified Scheduling
Order.) Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-02778 Olivarez-v-Veteran's Trucking, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held. Settlement conference set for 1/19/05
at 9:30 a.m. Parties are to strictly abide by this Court's
Standing Order for Settlement Conference. Plaintiff's
counsel to submit its settlement demand letter to
defendant's counsel by 1/5/05. Defendant's counsel to
submit its response letter to plaintiff's counsel by
1/12/05. Plaintiff's counsel to submit copies of both
letters to the courtroom deputy, room 2220, by 1/14/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02916 Tyler, et al-v-Sageworks Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/9/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02965 Sullivan, et al-v- Univ Pk Reg
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : It is
hereby ordered that this matter is dismissed with
prejudice. Each party to bear its own costs and attorneys'
fees. Status hearing set for 01/05/2005 is stricken.
terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02995 Sullivan, et al-v-Preferred Qlty Svc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 3/23/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03040 Thorpe-v-Levenfeld, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
Status hearing reset to 11:00 5/11/05 . Status hearing
set for 12/23/04 stricken. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Pursuant
to the parties request, settlement conference set for
12/27/04 at 1:30 p.m. is stricken and reset to 1/21/05 at
10:00 a.m. All parties are to be represented at the
settlement conference by an individual (other than their
attorneys) with full authority to settle. The parties are
to exchange (but not file) written settlement offers,
copies of which are to be submitted to the court by
01/18/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03082 Wachovia Securities, et al-v-Neuhauser
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Status
hearing held and continued to 04/06/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Defendants' motion to quash third party subpoenas [23-1],
is denied. Written discovery is to be completed by
03/15/05; oral discovery is to be completed by 07/29/05.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03239 Philiotis-v-Exec Mfg Tech Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
(Entered Stipulation For Entry of Agreed Protective Order
Governing Documents Containing Certain Confidential
Information.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03392 River Vlg W LLC, et al-v-Peoples Gas Light
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/10/05 on Court's own motion .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03570 Evans, et al-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Plaintiff's
agreed motion to extend briefing schedule is granted
[40-1]. The briefing schedule on [#21] City of CHicago's
motion to dismiss counts and portions of plaintiff's
complaint is extended as follows: Plaintiff to answer by
12/30/04; defendant to file reply by 01/20/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03613 Tovell, et al-v-Gjovik Chevy-Olds, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: For the
reasons stated on the record, motion to remove case from
federal court jurisdiction [41-1], is denied. Motion of
Hinsdale Bank and Trust Company's to dismiss Count VII of
plaintiff's complaint and Counts I and II of Hinsdale Bank
and Trust Co's Counterclaim is granted. Count VII of
plaintiff's amended complaint is dismissed. CountsI and II
of the counterclaim of Hinsdale Bank against the plaintiffs
are dismissed with prejudice. (Entered Dismissal Order.)
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Federal
Warranty's Service Corporation's motion to dismiss [45-1],
is granted. Defendant Federal Warranty Service Corporation
is dismissed with prejudice and without cost, as all
matters in controversy are compromised and settled between
the parties terminating party Fed Warranty Svc. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03662 Sullivan, et al-v-TPM Plumbing Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran: Rule to
show cause hearing held. Rule to show cause is discharged
as to Thomas McGinnis. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03773 Jack Tuchten Whsle, et al-v-Lombardi Finer Foods, e
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
The citation to discove assets is reset to 1/18/05 at
9:00a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03842 Amer Express Travel-v-Artisan Ent Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Motion of George Pappas to withdraw appearance [17-1] and
answer on behalf of Artisan Enterprises, Inc. is granted
[17-2]. George Pappas will remain as attorney for defendant
Ioan Muntean. Motion of Stephen L. Tyma for leave to
withdraw his appearance on behalf of defendant Daniel
Miller is granted [14-1]. Plaintiff's motion for default
against Daniel Miller is granted [15-1]. Defendant Daniel
Miller is found to be in default and prove-up is set for
1/6/05 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's motion to compel defendant
Daniel Miller's compliance with plaintiff's discovery
requests is denied as moot [16-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03859 Hernandez-v-Wexler & Wexler LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Status
hearing reset to 11:00 a.m. on 1/19/05. Plaintiff's motion
default is withdrawn [9-1]. Defendants are given to 1/12/05
to respond to the complaint. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03906 Garcia-v-USA, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah :
Defendants' agreed motion for enlargement of time to file
their answer or otherwise plead to the complaint is granted
to and including 01/31/2005 [29-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03993 Directv Inc-v-Schmidt
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan : Settlement
conference set for 01/05/05 is stricken. Parties report to
the Court 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
1:04-cv-04012 Gillis-v-Twenty Three E Adams, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Amendments to the pleadings and/or joinder of additional
parties may be sought upon appropriate motion by 3/15/05.
All discovery will close on 11/18/05. The cut-off date for
designation of plaintiff's trial expert is 9/23/05; for
defendant's trial expert is 10/24/05. Motion(s) for summary
judgment are to be filed by 11/18/05. Case shall be ready
for trial by 3/26/06. Joint final pretrial order is to be
filed by 3/3/06; plaintiff's complete draft shall be served
on defendant by 2/17/06. (Entered Scheduling Order.)
Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-04019 Sram Corp-v-Sunrace Roots Ent Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Oral
arguments head on defendant's motion to dismiss (13-1).
Ruling will be made by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04026 Deane-v-Skinner, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/7/05 on Court's own motion. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04080 Feulner-v-Sims, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Telephonic Status hearing held. Telephonic Status hearing
continued to 8:45 1/31/05 . Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-04094 U S Bk Natl Assn-v-Vargas, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall : This
matter was called for status heraing and no one appeared.
Pursuant to this court's order of 12/09/04, requiring
plaintiff and/or by counsel to appear 12/22/04 and
plaintiff failing to comply, this matter is hereby
dismissed for want of prosecution. Terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04138 USA-v-Capital Tax Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich :
United States' unopposed motion to withdraw is granted.
(Entered Order Granting United States Unopposed Motion to
Withdraw) Response to United States' motion for judgment on
the pleadings on Capital Tax Corporation's counterclaim due
by 1/21/05; reply due by 2/11/05. Said motion is taken
under advisement. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04150 Coambes-v-Smurfit-Stone
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Smurfit-Stone's motion to dismiss count I is granted [3-1].
Entered Opinion and Order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04177 Shahid-v-Northmoor
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 11:00 4/6/05 . Discovery
ordered closed on 3/31/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04229 Tate-v-Garnett, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Petitioner
Grover Tate's petition for writ of habeas corpus is denied
[0-1] terminating case. Mailed Notice
1:04-cv-04268 Guzzo-v-Osborn & Son, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held. Case settled. Case is dismissed with
prejudice by agreement of the parties, with court to retain
jurisdiction to enforce settlement agreement. terminating
case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04286 Schleser-v-Intl Assc Machinists, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Status
hearing held; plaintiff unable to appear. Plaintiff is
given until 01/31/05 to respond to the pending motion to
dismiss; [6-1] reply due by 02/18/05. The Court realizes
that plaintif has not yet attained an attorney, but it is
nonetheless time to respond to the motion to dismiss.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04376 Fleming-v-Delta Sonic Carwash, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : This
action is hereby dismissed with prejudice and without
costs. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04422 Garner, et al-v-Jones
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/22/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Nan R. Nolan from Hon. Amy St. Eve pursuant to
Local Rule 73.1. (For further detail see order.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04437 Experian Info, et al-v-I-Centrix LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Zagel:
Plaintiff's motion for substitution of counsel is granted
[30-1]. The appearance of David S. Kerven is withdrawn.
Leave to file the additional appearance of Kate L.
Stollenwerck is granted. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-04512 Klinger, et al-v-GE SCH Grp LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 3/14/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-04525 Pesek, et al-v-Donahue, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Motion hearing held. Status hearing set for 1/26/05 at
9:45 a.m. Defendant's motion to supplement previously
filed "motion to quash subpoenas and for additional
protective order" with letter of Stephen R. Miller dated
12/7/04 is granted [35-1]. For the reasons stated on the
record, defendant's motion to quash subpoenas for
additional protective order [34-1] is granted in part, and
denied in part. Defendant's motion is granted insofar as
the seven subpoenas served by plaintiffs that are the
subject of the motion are hereby quashed and no response is
required to those subpoenas. The motion is denied insofar
as the defendant seeks a protective order to prevent the
deposition of Nola Veruso. Ms. Veruso's deposition shall be
take at a mutually agreed date and time at the location of
the Town Hall and shall not exceed one hour of questioning
by the plaintiffs' counsel. Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04528 Carthans-v-Jenkins, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 3/23/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Defendants' motion for leave to amend answer and
affirmative defenses instanter is granted [10-1]. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04588 USA-v-$85000, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
Turcotte's motion to dismiss [12-1] is denied. Turcotte
shall answer or otherwise plead on or before 01/21/05. The
United States shall file a written response on or before
02/11/05. If the court does not decide this matter on the
basis of these written submissions, an evidentiary hearing
will be held 5/4/05 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04705 Perez-v-Drake Hotel
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Defendant's
alternative motion to dismiss the complaint [11-1], or to
quash service [11-2] is granted as to quashing service and
denied as to dismissal. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04837 Chesnutt-v-Cox, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 2/24/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04847 TruServ Corp-v-Guess Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: This
action is hereby dismissed without prejudice pursuant to
Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1). Terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04870 CIB Bk-v-Esmail, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen:
Plaintiff's motion for default judgment against Romel
Esmail [28-1] is moot. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen:
Defendants motions to dismsiss [15-1] [17-1] [20-1] are
granted. CIB's RICO claims (Counts I and II) are dismissed
with prejudice. We also decline to exercise supplemental
jurisdiction over the remaining state claims (Counts III,
IV, V, and VI) and dismiss them without prejudice for
refiling in the state court. The status hearing set for
12/30/04 is stricken. Entered Memorandum Opinion and
Order. Terminating case. Mailed notices by judge's
staff.
1:04-cv-04902 Dominion Nutrition-v-Cesca
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing reset to 11:00 a.m. on 03/30/2005. Plaintiff's
motion to compel discovery is stricken [10-1]; no one
appeared in court. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04930 Jarvis-v-Sara Lee Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : All
matters in controversy having been resolved, by consent of
the parties it is hereby ordered that the parties shall
comply with their settlement agreement, the Court shall
retain jurisdiction through 06/22/05 for the purpose of
enforcing settlement, and except as provided for above, the
litigation is dismissed with prejudice, each party shall
bear its own costs and attorney's fees terminating case.
(Entered Agreed Order). Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04931 Camaren-v-Bk One NA, et al
Docket Date: 12/28/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Status
hearing held and continued to 3/16/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Parties' agreed motion to extend written discovery cutoff
date is granted [32-1]. Written discovery is extended to
1/18/05. Parties agreed motion to enter protective order is
granted [33-1]. (Entered Stipulation and Order Governing
the Protection and Exchange of Confidential Materials.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05031 Trst Glaziers ArchM-v-Glass House Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing reset to January 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05046 Lopez-v-Chgo Hts, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Defendant City of Chicago Heights' motion to strike portion
of ad dammnum clause [5-1] and request for punitive damages
is granted [5-2]; the portion of ad damnum clause is
stricken to the extent that is seeks punitive damages from
said defendant. Defendant City of Chicago Heights' motion
for leave to file its answer instanter is granted. [6-1]
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05144 Barela-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/9/05 at 9:30 a.m. The
above-entitled case is ordered reinstated. Defendant given
to and including 1/19/05 in which to respond to the
complaint No notice
1:04-cv-05157 Kennedy-Faulkner-v-Home Depot USA Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 The case is referred to the
Honorable Michael T. Mason from the Hon. Wayne R. Anderson
to conduct hearings and enter appropriate orders on the
following motion/matter: Discovery motion(s) All discovery
motions. Discover supervision. Settlement conference.
Conduct necessary proceedings and enter Order/Report and
Recommendation on all nondispositive pretrial motions
through filing of pretrial materials including the final
pretrial order. (For further detail see order.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05200 Chgo Reg Coun Carp-v-Laborers
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
Without objection, plaintiff's motion for additional time
to 01/10/05 to respond to defendant's motion for judgment
on the pleadings is granted [8-1]. Reply is due 01/24/05.
Ruling of 01/26/05 is reset to 02/10/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05202 Gerfen-v-USPS, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/24/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Defendants' counsel failed to appear. Discovery ordered
closed on 5/1/05. Parties are urged to contact the
courtroom deputy, 312/435-6051, if/when there is interest
in scheduling a settlement conference. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05280 Johnson-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/22/05. Plaintiff's
oral motion for leave to file additional appearance is
granted . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05298 RR Donnelley & Sons-v-Dama Grp LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen :
Petitioner, Land Transporation's motion and petition to
intervene and allowing it 14 days to file its appearance
and answer to the complaint [61-1] is granted. (Entered
Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05315 Barnes-v-Ramirez
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
This matter having been referred to Magistrate Judge Mason,
an initial Status hearing set for 1/26/05 at 9:00 a.m. in
courtroom 2214. Plaintiff's counsel is to notify defendant,
in writing, of the upcoming status. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05328 Valentino-v-Natl RR Passenger, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 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-05351 Iron Workers Penplan, et al-v-Chgo Steel Erectors
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown from the Hon. Wayne R. Andersen
all discovery motions, discovery supervision, settlement
conference, conduct necessary proceedings and enter
order/report and recommendation on all nondispositive
pretrial motions through filing of pretrial materials
including final pretrial order, with the exceptions or
additions specified below. (For further detail see order.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05357 Byrne, et al-v-McGaughey, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing re-set for to 9:00 a.m. on 1/26/05. Plaintiff's
motion to strike affirmative defenses [12-1] and dismiss
Counts I through V of defendants' counterclaim [12-2] is
denied as moot. The parties have agreement that the
defendant will file an amended answer, affirmative defenses
and counterclaim by 1/18/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05452 Khoury-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar: Unopposed
motion for an enlargement of time to file defendant's cross
motion for summary judgment is granted. Defendant to file
summary judgment motion on or before 1/21/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05453 Lillie-v-Chart Wells
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
This matter having been referred to Magistrate Judge Mason,
an initial status hearing is set for 1/20/05 at 9:00 a.m.
in courtroom 2214. The parties shall deliver a file-stamped
courtesy copy of an initial status report providing the
information required by the enclosed Order Setting Initial
Status Report to the courtroom deputy, room 2220, by
1/14/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05461 In Re: Request from-v-
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip :
Commissioner's motion to be discharged [4-1] and for case
to be dismissed is granted [4-2]. Enter order: Therefore,
the Commissioner's motion to discharge his commission and
dismiss the case is granted. (Entered Order). terminating
case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05496 Microsoft Corp-v-ACS Chgo Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/22/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Morton Denlow from Hon. Wayne R. Andersen. The
reasons for my recommendation are: To conduct hearings and
enter appropriate orders on the following pretrial
motion/matter: All discovery motions. Discovery
supervision. Settlement conference. Conduct necessary
proceedings and enter order/report and recommendation on
all nondispositive pretrial motions through filing of
pretrial materials including final pretrial order. (For
further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05566 Ibrahim-v-RDG Chgo Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Pursuant to Stipulation for Voluntary Dismissal, Case
dismissed with prejudice. Court retain jurisdiction for the
limited purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement.
[6-1] All future dates are stricken. (Entered Order).
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05613 Pollack, et al-v-Rosalind Franklin, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
Parties agreed motion for a stipulated order to dismiss
[50-1], is granted. Status hearing set for 12/22/04 is
stricken. (Entered Stipulated Order to Dismiss.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05641 Trst Chgo P&D Wel-v-Andrews Development, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/26/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-05655 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Phencorp Reinsurance,
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon:
Plaintiffs' motion for extension of time to effect service
[18-1] is taken under advisement. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05705 Lexion Med Inc-v-Northgate Tech Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Plaintiff's motion to compel production of opinion of
counsel and related documents [50-1] is granted. Defendant
to comply prior to the taking of the first deposition.
Plaintiff's alternative motion to preclude reliance on
opinion of counsel [50-2] is presently moot. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05813 Green-v-George, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich:
University defendants' motion to extend time to respond to
the second amended complaint [39-1], is granted. Answer due
on or before 01/24/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich: It is
hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the Court Docket
be corrected to show that Lisa Hayes, Executive Director of
the Indiana Health Professions Bureau, is represented by
the Indiana Office of Attorney General, specifically as
Steve Carter, Attorney General of Indiana. (Entered Order
Correction Court Docket.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. George M. Marovich:
Indiana State defendants' motion to extend time to respond
to the second amended complaint [38-1], is granted. Answer
due on or before 01/24/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05834 Ford-v-Clark, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Filed defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint.
Plaintiff's written response to defendants' motion to
dismiss [18-1] to be filed by 01/21/05. Defendants' reply
brief to be filed by 02/01/05. The Court will rule by mail.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05872 Vladoff-v-Chaplin, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Court
construes this as a motion to join defendants' motion to
transfer venue and grants motion to join [6-1]. Briefing
schedule on motion to dismiss for lack of personal
jurisdiction to stand. Telephoned, Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05910 Woods-v-London, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve: Defendant
O'Brien's motion for leave to file Officer O'Brien's answer
to plaintiff's amended complaint, affirmative defenses,
12(B)(6) defenses, and jury demand instanter is granted
[12-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05933 Deutsche Bk Amer, et al-v-Nunn, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John W. Darrah: All
pending dates and motions are terminated as moot
terminating case. (Entered Order Granting Interpleader,
Directing Disbursement of Funds Pursuant to Agreement of
Defendants, Terminating Action, and Directing Clerk to
Enter Judgment.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05936 Day-v-Klingler
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Appellee's motion to amend minute order entered 12/16/04 is
granted. [18-1] The Court's minute order dated 12/16/04 is
amended as follows: any reference to the Circuit Court of
Cook County, Illinois shall be eliminated and replaced with
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Illinois. [17-1] Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06067 Hall-v-CSX Transportation
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/22/05 .. Rule 26
disclosures to be exchanged by 1/10/05. Initial written
discovery to be issued by 1/17/05. Fact discovery to be
completed by 5/2/05. No notice
1:04-cv-06178 Dehoyos-v-ABN AMRO INC
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/22/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Charles P. Kocoras from the Hon. James B. Moran
pursuant to the provisions of 28 USC section 294(b). (For
further details see order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06207 Bravado Intl Grp, et al-v-Does, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Status hearing stricken. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber :
Plaintiffs' motion for order of dismissal is granted [7-1].
Plaintiffs' are authorized to dispose of all merchandise
seized. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return
$10,000.00 cash bond and accrued interest to plaintiffs'
counsel. (Entered order of dismissal.) Terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06210 Haager-v-Chgo Rail Link LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:30 2/28/05 . No notice
1:04-cv-06231 Reed-v-Chgo Police Ofc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 3/10/05 .
in court notice
1:04-cv-06245 Howard-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip: All matters in
controversy having been settled, the above-entitled case is
hereby dismissed without prejudice and with leave to
reinsate on or before 1/22/05 after which time the
dismissal will be with prejudice if no request to reinstate
has been filed. Any and all pending motions are dismissed
as moot. terminating case Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06261 Parker-v-Elgin Cty of
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Status hearing held and continued to 9:30 3/22/05 . All
discovery ordered closed on 3/22/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06269 Taliaferro, et al-v-Wojcik, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: Status
hearing set for 2:30 p.m. on 1/20/05. Unopposed motion to
file instanter, D. Wocjik's unopposed answer and
affirmative defenses to plaintiff's third amended
complaint, and Augun's appearance, jury demand, answer and
affirmative defenses to plaintiff's third amended complaint
is granted [8-1]. Parties to present preliminary pretrial
scheduling order at next hearing. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06351 Hoff-v-Richardson Electron
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Mark Filip : Status
hearing held. All matters in controversy having been
settled, the above-entitled case is hereby dismissed
without prejudice and with leave to reinstate on or before
2/22/05 after which time the dismissal will be with
prejudice if no request has been filed. Any and all pending
motions are dismissed as moot. terminating case Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06412 USA-v-Cimino
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly:
Defendant/movant's motion for order granting motion to
correct sentence on the grounds the government has failed
to respond is denied [5-1]. The court has granted the
government an extension of time, and the government's
response to the 2255 motion has now been filed. Mr.
Cimino's reply is to be filed by 1/24/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06414 Clark-v-DSC Logistics, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo :
Defendant DSC Logistic's unopposed motion for extension of
time until 01/12/05 to answer or otherwise plead to the
complaint is granted [9-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06437 Chgo Reg Carp PenFd, et al-v-Mohawk Contr Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiffs' motion for judgment by default is granted
[3-1]. Court enters judgment in favor of plaintiffs and
against defendant in the amount of $50,000.00 plus
reasonable attorney fees and costs of !,235.00. Execution
of judgment is stayed for thirty days. (Entered Judgment
Order). terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06586 Vergara, et al-v-City of Waukegan, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : On
Stipulation of plaintiffs, Count IV of the First Amended
Complanit is hereby dismissed with prejudice. [8-1] [15-1]
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06589 Mtge Elec-v-Compton
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion for default order [4-1] and judgment of
foreclosure is granted. Thomas Carney is appointed Special
Commissioner. (Entered Default Order, Judgment of
Foreclosure, and Order Appointing Special Commissioner).
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06678 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Stelter Sanitary Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiffs' motion for default judgment and for damages is
granted [4-1] [4-2]. Court enters judgment in favor of
plaintiffs and against defendants in the amount of
$37,389.70. (Entered Order). Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06695 Carreon-v-Del Rey Tortilleria
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/10/05 to set discovery
schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06714 Abou-hamad-v-FIC America Corp
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber : The
Agreed/Amended motion for extension of time to 01/17/05 in
which to respond to complaint is granted [5-1], [4-1].
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06716 Household Fin Svc-v-Amer Fidelity Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Prove-up hearing held and continued to 9:30 1/6/05.
Plaintiff's counsel reports that this matter has settled.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06788 Baird Warner-v-Cendant Mobility
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Enter Scheduling Order. Amendments to the pleadings and/or
joinder of additional parties may be sought upon
appropriate motion by 05/01/05. All fact discovery will
close on 06/30/05. The cut-off date for designation of
plaintiff's trial expert is 08/31/05; for defendant's trial
expert is 11/15/05. Motion(s) for summary judgment are to
be filed by 1/17/06. Case shall be ready for bench trial by
6/20/06. Joint final pretrial order is to be filed by
5/27/06; plaintiff's complete draft shall be served on
defendant by 04/28/06. (Entered Scheduling Order). Notice
mailed by staff.
1:04-cv-06793 Native Amer Arts Inc-v-Collections Etc Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Agreed
motion granted [6-1]. Defendant has to and including
01/10/05 in which to answer or otherwise plead to
plaintiff's complaint. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06801 Checktech Fin Corp-v-MICR Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing held and continued to 8:00 12/23/04. Bench trial
set for 12/23/04 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06913 Erwin Pearl Retail-v-RN 124/125 Co LLC
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Pursuant to stipulation to substitute attorneys, Beth L.
Fanscali, David J. Fisher and David P. Vallas of Wildman,
Harrold, Allen & Dixon are given leave to withdraw their
appearances and Gina S. Marziani and Jodi L. Flynn of
Davis, Mannix & McGrath are given leave to file their
appearances. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06914 Friedman Corporation-v-Sunstone Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining [3-1]
preliminary injunction [3-2] is denied for the reasons
stated on the record. Status hearing set for 1/18/05 at
9:30a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06930 Loud Records LLC, et al-v-Does 1-50
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/10/05 to set discovery
schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06937 McGuire-v-Connors, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Amendments to the pleadings and/or joinder of additional
parties may be sought upon appropriate motion by 3/1/05.
All discovery will close on 6/1/05. The cut-off date for
designation of plaintiff's trial expert is 7/1/05; for
defendant's trial expert is 8/1/05. Motion(s) for summary
are to be filed by 9/1/05. Case shall is for trial 1/3/06.
Joint final pretrial order is to be filed by 12/1/05;
plaintiff's complete draft shall be served on defendant by
10/15/05. (Entered scheduling order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06940 McGuire-v-Officers, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Answer brief to motion due 01/04/05. Reply to answer brief
due 01/09/05. Ruling on defendant City of Blue Island's
answer, defenses and jury demand set for 3/16/05 at 9:00
a.m. Status hearing set for 3/16/05 at 9:00 a.m. Rule
26(a)(1) disclosures to be made by 01/22/05. Discovery to
close 6/1/05. Reports from retained experts under Rule
26(a)(2) due from plaintiff by 07/01/05; from defendants by
08/01/05. Plaintiff allowed until 03/17/05 to join
additional parties and to amend pleadings. Defendants
allowed until 04/18/05 to join additional parties and to
amend pleadings. Dispositive motions due 9/1/05. Plaintiff
to prepare proposed PTO draft by 09/15/05; Joint final
pretrial order due 10/3/05. Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-06975 Thomas-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing held. Defendant City to answer or
otherwise plead by or on 01/05/2005. Rule 16 conference
re-set for 9:30 a.m. on 02/23/2005. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06982 EHS Sec LLC-v-Lifecor Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow : Status
hearing set for 1/25/05 is stricken. Settlement conference
set for 10:00 2/7/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06987 Hasan, et al-v-BNC Mtge Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : By
stipulation of parties, the time for defendants Merscrop,
Inc. and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation to answer or
otherwise plead to plaintiffs' complaint is extended until
1/31/05. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Defendant
BNC's agreed motion for enlargement of time (until 1/24/05)
to answer or otherwise plead is granted [12-1]. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06988 Dugan, et al-v-Willis
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Plaintiff's motion for default judgment is granted.
Judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs and against
defendant E.M. Willis, individually and d/b/a Willis
Construction, in the total amount of $41,182.80, which
includes contributions, liquidated damages, bank fees and
attorney's fees. The court hereby retains jurisdiction of
this cause and all of the parties hereto for the purpose of
enforcing this order. (Entered Judgment Order).
terminating case Notice mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-07070 Baran-v-Unknown Officers, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Defendant City of Chicago's agreed motion to vacate default
order is granted [6-1]. Case is reinstated. Defendant to
answer or otherwise plead by or on 1/24/05. Rule 16
conference set for 2/10/05 at 9:00 a.m. Status hearing set
for 1/19/05 and Prove-Up hearing set for 1/7/06 are
stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07125 Gen Star Indemnity-v-Pacer Intl Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/22/04 This case is reassigned to
the Honorable James B. Zagel pursuant to Local Rule 40.4,
Case related 1:04-cv-4563 with member cases 1:04-cv-7125
(For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07139 Hamm-v-Logan Corr Ctr, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr: This
action is transferred to the United States District court
for the Central District of Illinois at Springfield. The
clerk shall not issue summons unless the transferee court so
directs Case transferred to Dist of: Central District of
Illinois. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07153 Whittaker Clark-v-Dead Sea Periclase, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing held and continued to 1/25/05 at 9:00a.m.
Plaintiff's oral motion for leave to file amended complaint
is granted. Amended complaint to be filed by or on
01/18/05. Plaintiff's response to defendant's motion to
dismiss to be filed by or on 01/18/05. Defendant's reply to
be filed by or on 02/01/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07181 Stroud-v-Allied Interstate
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. David H. Coar :
Uncontested motion for enlargement of time in which to
appear and file answer is granted [3-1]. Answer or plead on
or before 01/20/05 - no further extensions. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07204 Fed Trade Comm-v-120194 Canada LTD, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Defendants' unopposed motion for protective order is
granted [16-1]. (Entered Protective Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07207 Trst Auto Mechanics-v-AJ Motors Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/10/05 to set scheduleing
order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07222 Iron Workers PenFd, et al-v-Union Fence Contr
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/12/05 to set scheduling
order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07275 Webster-v-Transnational, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Morton Denlow :
Settlement conference set for 10:30 1/6/05. Status hearing
set for 1/6/05 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07283 Damani-v-Conner, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/12/05 to set discovery
schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07288 Laborers PWFd, et al-v-S S Fence Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/12/05 to set scheduling
order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07305 Larson-v-Endodontic &
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/24/05 to set discovery
schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07315 USA Johns Plumbing-v-Pacific Constr Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Defendant Pacific Construction Services' motion to extend
time to file responsive pleading to 12/22/04 is granted
[5-1]. Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-07355 Dugan, et al-v-Stelter Sanitary Svc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/24/05 to set discovery
schedule . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07385 USA-v-Suggs
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly : The
United States is directed to respond to Mr. Suggs' Section
2255 motion by 02/07/2005. Mr. Suggs is directed to reply
to the government's response by 02/28/2005. Mr. Suggs is
advised that any document he submits to the Court for
filing must also be served on the government's attorney,
AUSA Joseph Ferguson, 219 South Dearborn St. Suite 500,
Chicago, IL 60604, and that proof of service on the
government's attorney must accompany the document submitted
to the Court. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07436 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Seymour, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing reset to 9:30 1/18/05 on plaintiff's request.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07458 Connolly-v-Arthur Andersen LLP
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras :
Defendant's motion for leave to file partnership agreement
under seal [11-1] is granted. Defendant's alternative
motion to designate it a restricted document [11-2] is
moot. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07459 Ontiveros-v-Aid Associates Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05 to set discovery
schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07476 Chgo Tile Inst WPlan, et al-v-NF Tile Marble, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05 to set scheduling
order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07477 Arner-v-Harrison, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing re-set from 1/3/05 at 9:00 a.m. Joint status report
to be filed by or on 1/5/05, with a courtesy copy to
chambers. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07487 House-v-Chambers
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg :
Petitioner's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis
is denied [5-1], as the certificate attached to his
application states that he has $25.94 in his trust account
and his average trust fund balance has been approximately
$80.00. Petitioner is directed to pay the $5.00 filing fee
to the clerk of this court within 30 days of the date of
this order. If he fails to do so, the habeas corpus
petition will be dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07494 Jackson-v-Conference Plus Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing held. Defendant is granted leave to file
its responsive pleading by 1/5/2005. Plaintiff is granted
leave to file an amended complaint by 2/1/2005. Parties to
comply with FRCP 26(a)(1) by 1/14/2005. Compliance with
FRCP 26(a)(2) by 3/21/2005. Discovery-cut off and filing of
dispositive motions with supporting memoranda set on
4/21/2005. Joint final pretrial order with agreed pattern
jury instructions submission set on 5/12/2005 at 9:00 a.m.;
plaintiff's draft to be submitted to defendant by 5/5/2005.
Case is placed on the June 2005 trial calender. Firm dates
. Parties to contact the clerk if a settlement conference
is deemed appropriate. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07507 Roundtree-v-Chgo Police Ofc, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : Status
hearing reset for 10:30 a.m. on 2/17/05. Defendant's
agreed motion to enlarge time to answer or otherwise plead,
up to and including 1/27/05, is granted [3-1]. The status
hearing set for 1/6/05 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07569 Williams-Green, et al-v-Houston's Rest Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon: Case
called twice for status. Plaintiff failing to appear, cause
is dismissed for want of prosecution terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07612 Kelley-v-IL Dept of Corr, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 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 without
prejudice for failure to exhaust his Illinois state court
remedies. 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-07624 Brunswick Billiards-v-Pool Tables Plus Inc
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing held. Defendant's motion to admit counsel
J. Scott Evans and Matthew J. Ladenheim pro hac vice is
granted. The motion will not be heard on 01/11/05 as
noticed. Parties to comply with FRCP 26(a)(1) by 01/24/05.
Plaintiff to comply with FRCP 26(a)(2) by 02/21/05.
Defendant to comply with FRCP 26(a)(2) by 03/21/05.
Discovery cut-off and filing of dispositive motions with
supporting memoranda set on 4/21/05. Joint pretrial order
with agreed pattern jury instructions submission set on
5/12/05 at 9:00 a.m.; plaintiff's draft to be submitted to
defendant by 05/05/05. Case is placed on the June 2005
trial calendar. Firm Dates. Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-07639 JP Morgan Chase Bk-v-Taylor
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/26/05 to set scheduling
order. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07644 Central Lab PenFd-v-Sirva Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Defendants' agreed motion to enlarge time to answer or
otherwise plead until thirty (30) days after this action
and Hiatt v. Sirva, Inc., et al., case no. 04 C 7532 are
found to be related, consolidated, a lead plaintiff and
lead counsel have been approved by the Court and lead
plaintiff has filed a consolidated class action complaint,
per the attached stipulation, is granted. [8-1] Case
related 1:04-cv-7532 with member cases 1:04-cv-7644.
(Entered Stipulation Subject to Court Approval.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07652 Commvest LLC-v-Pac Indemnity Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer:
Agreed motion to extend time in which Pacific Indemnity
Company can answer or otherwise respond to Commvest, LLC's
complaint is granted to and including 1/31/05 [6-1].
Status set for 2/1/05 stricken. The parties are directed
to appear through lead counsel for a pretrial conference
pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 16 set for 9:00 a.m. on 2/16/05.
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. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-07711 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Jimenez, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/01/05 at 9:00 a.m.
before the Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07743 Field Turf Intl Inc, et al-v-Triexe Mgmt Grp Inc, e
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen: Pursuant
to stipulation, the time for defendants to answer or
otherwise move with respect to the complaint is extended up
to and including 12/24/04. (Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07768 Sesto-v-Natl Fin Syst Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve :
Defendant's motion for enlargement of time [4-1] is
granted. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead by or on
01/12/05. Status hearing set for 01/18/05 at 9:00 a.m. to
stand. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07770 GigaSoft Dev Inc-v-Yomtobian, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/01/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07774 VWR Intl Inc-v-Sisson
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman: Pursuant
to parties stipulation to dismiss, this action is hereby
dismissed with prejudice but without costs or fees to
either party. The $10,000 that plaintiff deposited in
escrow with the clerk of the court shall be returned
without penalty or fee. Court retains jurisdiction to
enforce any settlement agreement. Any pending motions or
schedules in this case are stricken as moot terminating
case. (Entered Agreed Order To Dismiss With Prejudice.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07775 CT Gen Life Ins Co-v-United Airlines Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/01/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07782 Goral-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 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-07789 Manning-v-Larry Roesch, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. William J. Hibbler :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/31/05 to set discovery
schedule. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07804 Saubert-v-AmeriCredit Fin Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/02/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07828 Mtge Elec Reg Syst-v-Sciaccotta, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 2/2/05 at 9:00 a.m. before
the Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07870 Cochran, Caronia &-v-Encore Entertainment
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/07/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07894 Podlenski-v-Ent Recovery Syst
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/07/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07954 Allen-v-Baxter Intl Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Defendants'
motion for an extension of time (until 2/2/05) to answer or
otherwise respond to the complaint is granted [2-1]. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07980 Stockamp Assc Inc-v-Healthcare Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/09/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07982 Diaz-v-Comfort
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 01/25/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07993 McGowan-v-Paul Revere Life Ins, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/09/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07999 Un Steelworkers-v-Rock-Tenn Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/11/05 . The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08011 Structural IW PenFd, et al-v-Erectex Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/10/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08059 Elmore Energy LLC-v-ComEd Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/16/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08062 McCabe-v-Budz
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. John A. Nordberg: The
court orders this petition transferred to the United States
District Court for the Southern District of Illinois at
East St. Louis for preliminary consideration pursuant to
Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 cases. (See
reverse of minute order.) Terminating case Case
transferred to Southern Dist of: Illinois. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08070 Brown-v-Felke, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08075 Lees-v-Iovino Boersma Ent
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman :
Response to defendant's motion to dismiss for the
unauthorized practice of law [5-1] will be filed 12/22/2004
as stated by plaintiff's attorney. Reply is to be filed by
on or before 01/12/2005. Ruling to be by mail. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-08080 Kelly-v-Van Ru Cr Corp
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08100 Seamon-v-Sheahan, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/16/05 .The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08102 Freeman-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing set to 9:30 3/1/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08103 Chgo Tile Inst WPlan, et al-v-Country Tile Carpet
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/16/05 .The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08104 Zikis, et al-v-Pfizer Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/15/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08105 Mfg Life Ins Co USA-v-1 Animation Net Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/16/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08107 Wasserman, et al-v-Comunity Lending Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing set to 9:30 3/1/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08110 Hayes Lemmerz Intl-v-Natl Steel Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 01/20/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08115 Pylon Tool Corp-v-Olson Intl Ltd
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set before Judge Pallmeyer for 9:00 on
2/16/05, courtroom 2119. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08118 Warner Bros Records, et al-v-Doe
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/18/05 .The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08138 EEOC-v-Scatchells Stubby Dr
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/16/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length and deliver a courtesy copy to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing order on the Initial Status
Report Report maybe obtained from this Court's web page or
from the Courtroom Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08143 1st Natl Bk-v-El Camino Res Ltd
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Ronald A. Guzman : Status
hearing set to 9:30 2/18/05 .The Court orders the parties
to appear for an initial appearance and status hearing. All
parties shall refer to and comply with Judge Guzman's
requirements for the initial appearance as outlined in
Judge Guzman's case management procedures, which can be
found at: www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08145 James-v-Howe Center DHS
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Rebecca R. Pallmeyer :
Status hearing set to 2/17/05 at 9:00 a.m.The
application for leave to proceed without prepayment of fees
[3-1] is therefore granted. Summons will issue, and the
U.S. Marshals Service is directed to serve process. Ms.
James's motion for appointment of counsel is incomplete, as
she has provided no explanation of what efforts, if any,
she has made to find counsel on her own. Notice mailed by
staff.
1:04-cv-08150 Draper-v-Pickus, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing set to 9:30 3/1/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08155 JP Morgan Chase Bk-v-Dillard
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 1/18/05 at 9:00 am. At the status
hearing, the parties are to report on the following: 1.
Possiblity of settlement in the case; 2. If no possibility
of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery
necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is
directed to advise all other parties of the court's action
herein and to forward a copy of the court's procedure
guidelines to defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08177 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Mactec Inc
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Samuel Der-Yeghiayan :
Initial status hearing set for 02/17/05 at 9:00 a.m. At
least four working days before the initial status hearing,
the parties shall conduct a FRCP 26(f) conference and file
a joint written Initial Status Report, not to exceed five
pages in length, and file the Joint Jurisdictional Status
Report and deliver courtesy copies to this Court's
chambers. The Court's standing orders on the Initial Status
Report and Joint Jurisdictional Status Report maybe
obtained from this Court's web page or from the Courtroom
Deputy. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08192 Hennessy, et al-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon :
Status hearing set on 2/7/05 at 9:00 am. At the status
hearing, the parties are to report on the following: 1.
Possiblity of settlement in the case; 2. If no possibility
of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery
necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is
directed to advise all other parties of the court's action
herein and to forward a copy of the court's procedure
guidelines to defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08215 Fidanza-v-Menard Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly :
This case was removed from state court based on purported
diversity of citizenship. The notice of removal, filed by
one of the two defendants, states that the other defendant
has consented to removal. This is insufficient; signature
of an attorney for the other defendant is required. See
DeLuca v. Liggett & Myers, Inc., 2001 WL 629398,*1
(N.D.Ill.May 24, 2001)(citing cases). The removing
defendant has also failed to identify the citizenship of
the plaintiff; "residency" is not the same as citizenship.
Defendant Werner is ordered to show cause in writing on or
before 01/10/05 why the case should not be remanded. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-08227 Grecian Delight Food-v-Goglanian Bakeries, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing is set for scheduling conference at 9:30
a.m. on 2/22/05. (Entered order setting scheduling
conference.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08233 NW Bakery Dist Inc, et al-v-George Weston, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall:
Plaintiff's 12/22/04 motion for temporary restraining order
[2-1], is granted. By agreement of the parties, the TRO
shall terminate on 10:00 a.m. on 01/03/05. Status hearing
set for 10:00 a.m. on 01/03/05. (Entered Temporary
Restraining Order.) Mailed notice
3:00-cv-50365 Bermudez-v-Ahrens, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's motion to reopen discovery filed. Answer brief
to motion due 1/03/05. Reply to answer brief due 1/12/05.
Ruling on plaintiff's motion to reopen discovery will be by
mail. Status hearing held and continued to 1/26/05 at 1:30
pm. If a party is not going to file a brief in response or
reply, it is that party's obligation, within the time frame
established by this order, to so notify the court in
writing. Magistrate Judge will rule. Mailed notice
3:01-cv-50411 Stoecker, et al-v-Voss
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's motion to continue is granted [35-1]. Fact
discovery closed on 2/15/05. Dispositive motions due
3/15/05. Discovery conference reset for 3/16/05 at 1:30
pm. No notices required, advised in open court.
3:02-cv-50143 Glover-v-Rkfd Sch Dist 205, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Defendants' agreed motion to extend the time to file
responses to motions for summary judgment to 1/10/05 is
granted [108-1]. Replies due 1/31/05. Mailed notice
3:02-cv-50387 Whitfield-v-IDOC, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff having filed a motion to reinstate certain
defendants and to withdraw and strike a portion of his
10/24/04, response brief, and the court having reviewed the
motion to reinstate as well as plaintiff's prior motion
reconsider this court's order of 8/3/04, the court grants
plaintiff's request to withdraw and strike the portion of
his 10/24/04 response in which he raises the arguments
presented in this motion to reinstate [97-1] and denies
the motion to reinstate [101-1] as duplicative of his
previously denied motion to reconsider. mailed notice
3:03-cr-50031 USA-v-Green, et al
Docket Date: 12/23/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Anthony Green : Defendant's request that the court order a
photograph be transmitted to him is denied [115-1] without
prejudice to make the request through counsel if the
photograph was an exhibit in the case and is necessary to
be transmitted by the clerk to the Court of Appeals in his
pending appeal. Mailed notice
3:03-cr-50067 USA-v-Bellars, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Frank M Panozzo : Due to the court schedule for
government and pursuant to agreement of defendant's counse,
sentencing hearing is reset as to time only to 3:00 p.m. on
12/27/04. Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50172 Flaningam-v-Co of Winnebago, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Telephonic discovery conference held. Defendant's motion
for enlargement of time to 1/28/05 to file dispositive
motions is granted [14-1]. Telephonic discovery
conference continued to for 2/4/05 at 10:30 am. Telephone
notice
3:04-cr-50003 USA-v-Poole, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Joseph H Poole : For the reasons stated on the reverse
Memorandum Opinion and Order, the court denies defendant's
motion to sever [54-1]. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Ralph F Beilke : United States' agreed motion to move
sentencing hearing to a date after the trial of
co-defendant Joseph Poole is granted [58-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50012 USA-v-Fricks, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Michael Fricks : Status hearing held and continued for
status/change of plea to 2/11/05 at 2:30 p.m. Any pretrial
motions due 2/11/05. USA's oral motion for excludable time
from 12/22/04 through and including 2/11/05 pursuant to 18
USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Lonza Wilson : Status hearing held and continued for
status/change of plea to 12/29/04 at 3:00 p.m. Mailed
notice
3:04-cr-50017 USA-v-Suarez, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/22/04 Assigning Javier Santos
Suarez, Misael Sangabriel Alarcon, Leonel Bello Leon to
Fugitive Calendar Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50026 USA-v-Benjamin
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Jason Paul Benjamin : Status hearing held and continued
to 1/25/05 at 10:45 am. Defendant's oral motion for an
extension of time to 1/25/05 to file pretrial motions is
granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for the time of 12/22/04
to and including 1/25/05 to be deemed excludable under 18
USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50032 USA-v-Carter
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Andy Serrell Carter : Status hearing held and continued
to 1/25/05 at 11:00 am. Defendant's oral motion for an
extension of time to 1/25/05 to file pretrial motions is
granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for the time of 12/22/04
to and including 1/25/05 to be deemed excludable under 18
USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50038 USA-v-Taylor
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Terry N Taylor : Status hearing held and continued to
2/03/05 at 11:30 a.m. Pretrial motions due 12/23/04.
Response to any motion for recusal due 1/12/05. Reply due
1/24/05. USA's oral motion for excludable time from
12/22/04 through and including 1/22/05 pursuant to 18 USC
3161(h)(1)(F) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50059 USA-v-Robbins
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Heath A Robbins : Status hearing held. Defendant's oral
motion for an extension of time to 12/29/04 to file
pretrial motions is granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for
the time of 12/22/04 to and including 12/29/04 to be deemed
excludable under 18 USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Case
is transferred to Judge Reinhard's calendar. Status set
before Judge Reinhard for 12/29/04 at 9:00 am. Time set in
open court is changed by agreement of counsel. Mailed
notice
3:04-cr-50060 USA-v-Lopez
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Juan C Lopez : Status hearing held and continued to
1/24/05 at 11:00 am. Defendant filed motion to suppress.
Defendant's oral motion for an extension of time to 1/24/05
to file additional pretrial motions is granted [0-1]. USA's
oral motion for the time of 12/22/04 to and including
1/24/05 to be deemed excludable under 18 USC 3161(h)(1) is
granted [0-1]. Defendant requires Spanish interpreter.
Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50064 USA-v-Tillmon
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney as to
Leon L Tillmon : Status hearing held and continued to
1/25/05 at 11:30 am. Defendant's oral motion for an
extension of time to 1/25/05 to file pretrial motions is
granted [0-1]. USA's oral motion for the time of 12/22/04
to and including 1/25/05 to be deemed excludable under 18
USC 3161(h)(1) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50005 Gilligan-v-Aetna US Healthcare, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Discovery conference held. Status hearing set to 1:30
1/26/05 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50006 Schaid-v-Woodward Gov Co
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Defendant's motion to compel is granted [33-1] in part. The
tape is to be produced and attorneys are to do what is
necessary and reasonable to reproduce an audible tape. No
notices required, advised in open court.
3:04-cv-50027 Diesing-v-McGuire, et al
Docket Date: 12/27/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Status hearing held. Plaintiff does not appear or contact
his counsel as ordered. It is the Report and
Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that this case be
dismissed for want of prosecution. Parties are given ten
days from service of this order, as calculated under Rule 6
to file objections with Judge Reinhard, pursuant to FRCP
72. Objections need be presented as stated in LR.53. A
copy of this order is being mailed to plaintiff at 618 1/2
N. Greenview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101. The clerk's office
is directed to place this address on the docket to receive
notices. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50083 Nelligan-v-Rkfd Hlth Syst, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's motion for voluntary dismissal of Count II of
the complaint is granted [17-1]. Discovery conference is
reset for 3/4/05 at 1:30 pm. No notices required, advised
in open court.
3:04-cv-50160 Lewis-v-Snyder, et al
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Pursuant to request of counsel, discovery conference reset
for 1/26/05 at 1:30 pm. Defendant given to 1/24/05 to file
its motion to dismiss. The Magistrate Judge recommends that
plaintiff's counsel be provided a 48 business hours notice
prior to the cutting of plaintiff's hair, absent an
emergency situation. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50291 Jefferson-v-USA
Docket Date: 12/22/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Initial Pretrial conference held. Case management order
approved. FRCP 26(a)(1) disclosure due 1/14/05. Amendment
of pleadings due 1/21/05. Fact Discovery ordered closed on
6/22/05. Dispositive motions due 7/22/05. Depositions
limited to 5 hours with one each party at 6 hours. FRCP
26(a)(2) reserved. Discovery conference set for 1:30
3/23/05 . Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50388 Moscinski-v-Rkfd Housing Auth
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to extend time to file case
management order is granted [5-1]. Case management order
due 1/13/05. Initial pretrial conference reset for 1/14/05
at 1:30 pm. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50393 Kobler-v-Rkfd Housing Auth
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. P. Michael Mahoney :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to extend time to file case
management order is granted [5-1]. Case management order
due 1/13/05. Initial pretrial conference reset for 1/14/05
at 1:30 pm. Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50460 Mellott-v-Univ Research Assn
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Case call for status hearing. No one appears. Plaintiff's
motion for appointment of counsel is denied [2-1] without
prejudice for the reasons stated in open court. This case
is referred to Magistrate Mahoney for all pretrial matters.
Mailed notice
3:04-cv-50468 Beckham-v-Grillo
Docket Date: 12/22/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/22/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Status hearing held and continued to 3/23/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Case continued to 3/23/05 at 9:00 a.m. in order to give
plaintiff more time to obtain the $150 filing fee. Failure
of plaintiff to personally appear at the next status
hearing or pay the filing fee by that date shall result in
dismissal of this case without prejudice. 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.