Minute Orders Entered
1:95-cr-00153 USA-v-Medina
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett as to
Ercilio Medina : Probation Officer's request for a hearing
for a rule to show cause why supervised release should not
be revoked and to issue a bench warrant so that it can be
lodged as a detainer since defendant is currently at the
Shawnee Correctional Center, Illinois Department of
Corrections in Vienna, Illinois is granted. Order bench
warrant to issue as to defendant Encilio Medina regarding
rule to show cause why supervised release should not be
revoked. Mailed notice
1:98-cv-04011 Republic Tobacco LP-v-N Atlantic Trading, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Defendants'
motion to award North Atlantic costs for securing a
judgment in excess of $3 million [271-1] is entered and
continued to 1/12/05 at 11:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:00-cr-00906 USA-v-Parodi, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Veronica Robles : It is hereby ordered that Pretrial
Services close all interest in this action and terminate
involvement with defendant Veronica Robles. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-02905 Boim, et al-v-Quranic Literacy, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: The
plaintiffs to file their response to defendants' motion for
judgment as a matter of law [677-1] and motion for new
trial [678-1] by 1/10/05; reply thereto is due by 1/18/05.
The Court will rule by mail. Plaintiff's motion for waiver
of attorney fees is granted. Mailed notice
1:00-cv-03243 Pedersen & Houpt PC-v-Republic of Croatia, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/3/05 . Mailed notice
1:00-cv-06675 Sram Corp-v-AD-II Eng Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing date of 1/4/05 is stricken. Argument on
motion set for 10:30 1/26/04. Telephone notice
1:01-cv-00062 AD-II Eng Inc-v-Sram Corp
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing date of 1/4/05 is stricken. Argument on
motion set for 10:30 1/26/05. Telephone notice
1:01-cv-02063 Mitchell, et al-v-IL Law Enforcement, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
This matter having been referred for settlement conference,
an initial status hearing is set for 1/27/05 at 9:00 a.m.
in courtroom 2214 for the purpose of setting a date for the
settlement conference. However, parties may confer with one
another and contact the courtroom deputy, 312/435-6051, to
schedule the settlement conference in lieu of attending the
status hearing. If parties do not contact the courtroom
deputy by 1/24/05, the 1/27/05 status hearing will proceed.
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-03895 Kim-v-Earthgrains Co
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason: As
stated on the reverse of this order, plaintiff's motion for
leave to file first amended complaint is granted [64-1].
Defendant is given 21 days after plaintiff files her first
amended complaint to answer or otherwise plead. (See
reverse of minute order) Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:01-cv-05536 Jones, et al-v-Pratt, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett :
Hearing on damages is stricken. Status hearing set to 12:00
1/20/05 for report on settlement . Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09228 Sullivan, et al-v-DSSA Mgt Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing reset from 1/25/05 to 9:30 2/15/05 .
Mailed notice
1:01-cv-09330 Zajac-v-Chgo TruckDr PenFd, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen: By
agreement of the parties, the following briefing schedule
has been set on the motion for sanctions under Rule 11
[67-1]. Brief in support is due on or before 01/21/05.
Plaintiff's response is due on or before 02/18/05.
Defendant's reply is due on or before 3/4/05. Ruling will
be made by mail. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00191 USA-v-Sanchez
Docket Date: 01/07/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to
Reinaldo Galarza Sanchez : The defendant appears in
response to a bench warrant issued by the district judge on
12/13/04 for his failure to comply with the terms ot his
supervised release. The hearing is continued to 1/4/05
at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Coar. The defendant is ordered
detained until further order of court. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00664 USA-v-Latham
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Adonis L Latham : A Rule to Show Cause hearing is set for
1/13/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00781 USA-v-Jemmot
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Luke Anthony Jemmot : Status hearing reset to 2/4/05 at
11:00 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-00924 USA-v-Medina, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Jesus Gutierrez-Ruiz : By request of defendant's counsel,
sentencing is set for 1/10/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cr-01250 USA-v-Reynoso
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Maxwell Reynoso : Status hearing held. Sentencing is set
for 2/16/05 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-01450 Stone-v-Doerge, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve : Status
hearing reset from 9:00 1/18/05 to 9:00 1/6/05 . Mailed
notice
1:02-cv-01883 USA-v-5443 Suffield
Docket Date: 01/05/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Claimant Richard Connors' motion to clarify and resolve
issues regarding the appointment of counsel is granted
[32-1]. Mr. Ravitz represents Mr. Connors only. The
portion of that motion to reinstate stay is granted and
this case is stayed to 9/7/05. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-03814 Chao-v-Tomko Machine Works, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Order to show cause hearing set for 1/26/05 is stricken
pursuant to "Notice of Dismissal" filed 12/27/04. No
notice
1:02-cv-03973 Hare-v-Zitek, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing reset to 3/9/05 at 9:00a.m. The parties' joint
motion for extension of time for discovery is granted
[63-1]. The discovery cut off date is extended unitl
1/31/05 for the purpose of taking the deposition of Mayor
Tabor. Discovery will then be complete. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-04040 Moore-v-Metro Water
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Based on (a)
the proposed jury instructions previously submitted by the
parties and (b) the instructions the court previously
proposed to the parties, the court has compiled a composite
set of proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict
form. This composite set, which counsel will receive by
mail, sets forth the instructions the court intends to give
at trial. Counsel are specifically directed to the court's
notes and/or questions that follow: (i) proposed
instruction C on p. 20, (ii) proposed instruction D on p.
23, (iii) proposed instruction H on p. 24 (in brackets
after paragraph 3), (iv) proposed instruction E on p. 26,
(v) defendant's No. 26 on p. 27, and (vi) the proposed
verdict form. All comments, objections, and answers to the
court's questions must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
1/10/05; a courtesy copy must be delivered to chambers.
Notice mailed by judge's staff
1:02-cv-04336 Cuevas-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys :
Application for fees and costs filed by counsel for
plaintiff is granted. [35-1] The Court awards fees and
costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act in the amount
of $8,738.75. (Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order.)
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:02-cv-04988 Evans, et al-v-Gonzalez, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Defenants' Special Agents Gonzalez and Saffold motion to
add Rachel Fleischmann as additional attorney of record is
granted [27-1]. Mailed notice
1:02-cv-05994 Heartstation Inc-v-J L Ind Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown:
Plaintiff's response to defendant J.L. Industries, Inc's
motion to compel discovery [103-1] to be filed by 1/14/05.
Defendant's reply to be filed by 1/20/05. Courtesy copies
to be delivered to the courtroom deputy, room 1808. Motion
hearing set for 1/27/05 at 9:45 a.m. Notices mailed by
judge's staff
1:02-cv-06186 Chgo Natl League-v-USA
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo :
Plaintiff's agreed motion to reinstate case and stay
proceedings pending settlement is denied [15-1] [15-2].
Plaintiff's alternative motion to extend time to reinstate
case is granted [15-3]. Plaintiff has to and including
03/30/05 to reinstate this case if necessary. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00018 USA-v-Pate
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing reset to 9:00 1/3/05 . Telephoned notice
1:03-cr-00084 USA-v-Davis
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning as to
Kim Davis : Status hearing set for 1/14/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00605 USA-v-LaGrou Dist Syst Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr as to
LaGrou Dist Syst Inc: Motion to quash the subpoena issued
by the United States of America [84-1] is denied. Entered
Protective Order as amended. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00689 USA-v-Villasenor, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall as to
Stevie Jones : Sentencing set for 12/13/04 having been
vacated by request of defendant's counsel, parties are
required to contact courtroom deputy to reset sentencing
when ready to proceed. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00702 USA-v-Draugeles
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo as to Mark
Draugeles: The Government's motion for entry of final order
of forfeiture [39-1] is granted. (Entered Final Order of
forfeiture). (Attachments). Mailed notice
1:03-cr-00740 USA-v-Callandria, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Delores Navata : Defendant's motion for departure from
guidelines is granted [124-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cr-01043 USA-v-Selseth
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Reid Selseth : Government's response to pretrial motions
now due by 1/21/05. Defendant's reply brief to be filed by
1/28/05. Ruling date set for 2/3/05 is reset to 2/17/05 at
9:00am. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00379 Cuneo, et al-v-SG Cowen Sec Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Status
hearing set for 4/12/05 is stricken. 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
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen: This
case is hereby dismissed pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1) of the
FRCP. Status hearing of 4/7/05 is stricken terminating
case. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-00760 Ridge Chrysler Jeep, et al-v-Daimlerchrysler Svc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Defendant's
motion to strike plaintiffs' expert is granted [141-1].
Plaintiffs' motion to compel discovery is denied [168-1].
Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. Notice mailed by
judge's staff
1:03-cv-01548 Dewick, et al-v-Maytag Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing reset to 9:00 1/5/05 . Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-02318 Trst Chgo PInst PTr, et al-v-J P Phillips Inc
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen :
Defendant's motion for leave to file surreply to
plaintiff's reply brief in support of partial summary
judgment instanter is granted [59-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-02659 Steele-v-Dr Pepper 7 Up, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen:
Pursuant to stipulation, this action is hereby dismissed in
its entirety with prejudice and without attorneys fees or
costs to either party terminating case. (Entered
Stipulation and Order For Dismissal.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03194 Central States PenFd, et al-v-Hook Up Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : Status
hearing set to 10:30 on 1/26/05 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Central
States Funds' motion for reassignment of, and consolidation
of Hoop Up's Claim against the Central States Funds in case
number 04 C 8026, presently pending before Judge Kocoras,
is granted [28-1]. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-03755 Ortiz-v-Lindgren, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier: The
parties are to file their proposed voir dire (and deliver a
courtesy copy to chambers) by the close of business on
1/12/05. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04122 Slamecka, et al-v-Empire Kosher, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Status hearing held and continued to 3/31/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Plaintiff's motion for extension of discovery cutoff
deadline to 3/31/05 is granted [108-1]. Plaintiff's motion
to substitute Marilynn Slamecka as independent executor of
the estate of Thomas A. Slamecka, as plaintiff following
death of original plaintiff is granted [107-1]. No notice
1:03-cv-04207 Bridge S&R Iron Wrkr-v-Fidelity & Deposit
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/19/05 .
In court notice
1:03-cv-04446 JD Capital Mgt Assc-v-Lawrence J Goldstein
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : By
agreement, this cause is dismissed with prejudice and
without costs with leave to reinstate on or before
01/27/05. Upon failure to file a timely motion to
reinstate, the dismissal with prejudice will become final
in all events on 01/28/05. The Court retains jurisdiction
to enforce the settlement. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-04543 Ghanayem-v-RRH Carriers Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber:
Cause ordered stayed, pending bankruptcy proceedings. No
notice
1:03-cv-04546 Akpulonu-v-McGowen, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion to file corrected motion [83-3] is
granted. Plaintiff's motions for order to vacate, [83-1] to
correct order, [83-2] and for reconsideration are denied.
[84-1] [84-2] If plaintiff wishes to appeal this order, he
must file a Notice of Appeal to the Unites States Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit with the Clerk of the
Court, United States District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois, 219 South Dearborn Street, 20th
Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60604, within thirty (30) days of
the entry of today's order. (Entered Memorandum Opinion
and Order. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:03-cv-04570 Lake-v-Leibach
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Lake's motion for reconsideration is denied [20-1]. (See
reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:03-cv-04955 Hutchison, et al-v-Gateway Mtr Sales, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow:
Trial date of 1/4/05 is stricken, case having been stayed
on 9/30/04 until further order of court pending
arbitration. Telephoned notice
1:03-cv-05155 PXRE Reinsurance Co-v-Lumbermens Mtl
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: This
action is hereby dismissed with prejudice, all matters in
controversy having been compromised and settled, and all
costs having been paid. terminating case Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05202 Hutchins-v-Franklin Credit Mgt, et al
Docket Date: 01/14/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo:
Plaintiff's motion for entry of judgment against defendant
Franklin Credit Management Corporation is withdrawn [30-1].
Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05311 Lorillard Tobacco Co, et al-v-Alka, Inc, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Defendant's
counsel is directed to file a response to plaintiff's
motion to compel [0-1] by 1/8/05. Status hearing and
ruling on said motion set for 1/24/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed
notice
1:03-cv-05351 Bodie, et al-v-Amer Airlines Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Status
hearing held and continued to 9:15 2/24/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05432 Tumas-v-Ameriquest Mtge Co
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras: The
court extends time for plaintiff to reinstate to and
including 3/2/05. Plaintiff's motion to reinstate case
[28-1] is presently moot. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-05833 Lorillard Tobacco Co-v-A & E Oil Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart: Answer
brief on plaintiff's motion to freeze assets of defendant
A&E Oil, Inc. [47-1] due 01/19/05. Reply to answer brief
due 02/02/05. Ruling on plaintiff's motion to freeze asset
of defendant A & E Oil, Inc. will be by mail. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06412 Brown, et al-v-Stegenga, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin: Defendants'
motion to compel full and complete responses to written
dsicovery is granted for the reasons stated of record
[45-1]. Plaintiff has until 1/19/05 to respond to written
discovery. Defendant request for attorneys fees and costs
is denied. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-06724 McRoy-v-Cermak Hlth Svc Cook, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/1/05 at 9:45 a.m. By
agreement of the parties, Count II of plaintiff's complaint
is hereby dismissed. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07152 DirecTV Inc-v-Kennard
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiff's
motion to have requested matters in requests for admission
deemed conclusively established for defendant Andrew J.
Kennard [6-1] is entered and continued to 1/5/05 at 10:30
a.m. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07616 Dickens-v-Dominguez, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Pursuant
to the parties Stipulation to Dismiss, filed on 12/20/04,
this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice and without
costs to either party. Mailed notice
1:03-cv-07734 Davies-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ian H. Levin : Enter
memorandum opinion and order plaintiff's motion for summary
judgment. Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is
granted in so far as it request a remand of the ALJ's
decision [17-1]. The defendant's motion for summary
judgment is denied [24-1]. THe case is hereby remanded to
the Commissioner of Social SEcurity for further proceedings
consistent with this opinion. Entered Memorandum Opinion
and Order.remanding case to U.S. agency, terminating
case Notices mailed by judge's staff.
1:03-cv-08348 Shaltiel-v-Fortis Ins Co
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 8:45 1/20/05 .
In court notice
1:03-cv-08477 Directv Inc-v-Hinton
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing set to 9:00 a.m. on 1/26/05 . Mailed notice
1:03-cv-09110 Smith, et al-v-Nike Retail Svc Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur:
Defendant's motion for an extension of time to respond or
object to requests for production pursuant to Rule 34(b) is
granted [40-1]. Defendant has to and including 01/10/05 in
which to respond or object to plaintiffs' request for
production. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00151 USA-v-Skrzypiec, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady as to Marek
Skrzypiec, Monika Swigut : Defendants' unopposed motion for
leave to travel to New York 12/29/04 through 1/4/05 is
granted [31-1]. (Entered Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00251 USA-v-Dhufari, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Amy J. St. Eve as to
Albert Simonian : Sentencing reset from 1/7/05 at 10:15
a.m. to 1/7/05 at 8:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00308 USA-v-Carter, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Robert S Carter : Sentencing date reset to 2/17/05 at
9:45 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00368 USA-v-Drake
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur as to
Gregory Drake: Status hearing held and continued to
2/3/05 at 1:15 p.m. This court finds that the time from
today to and including 2/3/05 continues to be excludable.
Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00397 USA-v-Rodriguez
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys as to
Armando Rodriguez : The Government's motion to dismiss
complaint aginst Armando Rodriguez without prejudice is
granted [3-1]. Case Dismissed. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00503 USA-v-Johnson
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran as to
Willie Johnson : Change of plea hearing set for 12/29/04
is stricken. Status hearing is set for 2/8/05 at 9:15am.
Time is excluded based on finding the ends of justice is
served by a continuance beginning on 12/29/05 and ending on
2/8/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00531 USA-v-Upchurch, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. David H. Coar as to Travis
Hoffman, Robert D Jones, Brandon Lee Gray, Randy Griffin :
The status date of 4/4/04 at 9:30 a.m. is stricken, as the
date for the status is 4/15/05 at 9:30 a.m. as stated in
open Court on 12/10/04. Status hearing reset for 4/15/05 at
9:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00543 USA-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow as to
Gabriel Garcia : Government's agreed motion to continue
date for the it's is granted [41-1]. Response to
defendant's motion to suppress evidence [39-1] is to be
filed by 1/12/05; reply by 1/19/05; ruling date is reset to
2/23/05 at 9:30am. Status hearing is reset to 2/23/05 at
9:30am. The period beginning 12/29/04 through 2/23/05 is
excluded pursuant to 18:3161(h)(1)(F). Mailed notice
1:04-cr-00842 USA-v-Medina, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Rodolfo Medina, Arthur Arrendondo: The Government's
response to pretrial motions now due by 1/5/05. Defendant's
reply brief 1/19/05 [36-1], [35-1], [34-1], [33-1], [32-1],
[31-1], [30-1], [29-1], [29-2], [28-1], [27-1], [25-1],
[19-1]. Ruling date set for 1/26/05 is reset to 2/10/05 at
9:00 a.m. [36-1], [35-1], [34-1], [33-1], [32-1], [31-1],
[30-1], [29-1], [29-2], [28-1], [27-1], [25-1], [19-1].
Enter excludable delay pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B) to
begin 1/26/05 and end 2/10/05. Status hearing reset to
2/10/05 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber as to
Rodolfo Medina: The court recommends to the Metropolitan
Correctional Center that the defendant receive appropriate
medical care. Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01055 USA-v-Chalmers
Docket Date: 12/29/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/29/04 Case referred to Hon. Arlander
Keys from Hon. James B. Zagel to hear and enter order(s) on
the arraignment(s) and/or detention hearing. (For further
detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cr-01072 USA-v-Garcia, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown as to
Jose Pena: Motion hearing held. Defendant's motion to set
bail [96-1] is denied as stated in open court. Defendant to
remain in custody pending trial or until further order of
the court. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-00583 Lee, et al-v-Murray, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
REFERRAL ORDER: Case referred to Hon. Arlander Keys for
Settlement conference Mailed notice.
1:04-cv-00627 Anderson, et al-v-Pannex Painting Co
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Plaintiffs' motion for entry of judgment [9-1] is granted
and judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs and against
defendant in the amount of $121,884.16. (Entered Judgment).
No notice
1:04-cv-00698 Hollinger Intl Inc-v-Hollinger Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Nan R. Nolan: Motion
hearing held 12/23/04. Response to defendants' motion to
compel production of documents [174-1] is due by 1/14/05;
reply due 1/24/05. Response to plaintiff's motion to compel
is due by 1/14/05; reply due by 1/24/05. Reply to defendant
Dan Colson's motion for protective order is due by 1/14/05.
Defendants' motion for protective order is fully briefed
and a ruling will be made by mail. Status hearing set for
2/17/05 at 9:45 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Nolan.
Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-00767 Peter Rosenbaum-v-Otto Doosan Mail, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing held and continued to 11:00 1/7/05 . Open
court notice
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Response to defendant Matson's Rule 12(B)(6) motion to
dismiss [49-1] is due by 2/1/05. Reply is due by 2/15/05.
No notice
1:04-cv-00796 Sales-v-SBC Ameritech
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: This
case is dismissed with prejudice and without costs pursuant
to FRCP 41(a)(1). Status hearing date of 01/27/05 is
stricken. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01035 Woldman, et al-v-ECI Ent Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/12/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01083 Sebastian-v-Signal Perfection, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Status hearing set to 9:30 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01426 Porter Athletic-v-Draper Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing set to 9:00 1/6/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01522 Chgo Paint Dec PHWFd-v-Blaney Painting Inc, et al
Docket Date: 01/05/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Judgment is entered in favor of plaintiffs and against
defendant Blaney Painting, Inc. in the amount of
$223,057.62. (Entered Judgment Order). Mailed notice
1:04-cv-01608 Cannon-v-Toops, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier : The
reconvened settlement conference set for 1/4/05 is reset to
2/10/05 at 1:30 p.m., in chambers 1756. The settlement
conference will be conducted in accordance with the Court's
Standing Order on Instructions for Settlement Conference,
which can be accessed from the Court's Website at
http://10.205.15.104/JUDGE/SCHENKIER/sispage.htm. The
schedule for exchange of demand and offer set forth in the
standing order is as follows: plaintiff's counsel shall
serve on defense counsel any supplemental written
settlement letter by 1/27/05. Defendant's counsel shall
serve on plaintiff's counsel any supplemental settlement
letter by 2/3/05. The parties shall deliver copies of any
supplemental letters to chambers by the close of business
on 2/3/05. Parties with ultimate settlement authority must
attend the conference. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-02309 Laborers PenFd, et al-v-Atash Ind Inc, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Status hearing set to 9:00 1/18/05 . Telephone and mail
notice
1:04-cv-02617 Bond-v-Utreras, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Settlement
conference set for 2/4/05 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 1/28/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03131 Papa John's Intl Inc-v-PJ Chgo LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Evidentiary hearing reset for 10:00 a.m. 2/1/05 . Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03169 Hub Grp Inc-v-PB Express Inc
Docket Date: 01/11/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Settlement
conference set for 1:30 p.m. on 2/2/05. 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 1/26/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03220 Eid-v-Greyhound Bus Lines
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Defendant's motion to correct minute order dated 12/16/04
is granted [21-1]. This Court's draft order dated 12/16/04
[19-3] is stricken. This court's minute order dated
12/16/04 is corrected to reflect that plaintiff's motion
for protective order is denied and defendant's motion for
protective order is granted. The 01/27/05 status hearing
will be by telephone with defendant to initiate it. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-03570 Evans, et al-v-Chgo, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier:
Defendants' unopposed motion for enlargement of time to
respond to plaintiff's interrogatories and requests for
production is granted [42-1]. The defendants are to respond
to the plaintiff's interrogatories and requests for
production by 12/30/04. Mailed and Telephoned notice
1:04-cv-03768 Wolf River Run Assc-v-JP Morgan Trst Co
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held. Defendant's motion to dismiss solely in its
capacity as successor indenture trustee, for failure to
state a claim is [10-1] moot. This case is dismissed with
prejudice and without costs. Plaintiff is given thirty days
to file a motion to vacate dismissal and reinstate case if
settlement is not completed. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-03771 Pardo-v-Briley, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/12/05 .
In court notice
1:04-cv-04004 Solaia Tech LLC-v-GE Fanuc Automation
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : The
parties have informed the court that this matter has been
settled. Therefore, this lawsuit is dismissed without
prejudice subject to dismissal with prejudice upon the
filing of the appropriate stipulation. Settlement
conference set on 01/05/05 is stricken terminating case.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04053 Central Lab PenFd Bd, et al-v-Hicks Bro Excavating,
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Since
this case has been settled, this case is dismissed without
prejudice subject to dismissal with prejudice upon the
filing of the appropriate settlement stipulation.
Settlement conference set on 01/04/05 is stricken
terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04085 Romero-v-Motive Parts Co Amer
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Status hearing reset from 1/11/05 to 9:30 2/10/05 .
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04151 Geigalaite-Vachula-v-Adem Inc
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Marvin E. Aspen : This
case is dismissed with prejudice and without costs by
agreement pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1). Each party to bear its
own costs, litigation expenses and attorneys' fees. The
status hearing and for filing of the joint pretrial order
set for 01/13/05 is stricken. Terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-04158 Maddox-v-Boise Cascade Corp
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Parties' agreed motion for voluntary dismissal of complaint
without costs [9-1], is granted. Status hearing date of
03/17/05 is stricken terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04331 Mays-v-Des Plaines, Cty of, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras:
Pursuant to this court's order of 10/14/04, the claims
against the City of Des Plaines are dismissed with
prejudice. Pursuant to this court's order of 11/3/04, the
claims against the City of Chicago are dismissed with
prejudice. There being no just reason for delay, final
judgment is entered in favor of defendants City of Des
Plaines and City of Chicago, and against plaintiff.
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04478 Avalos, et al-v-Rolaz Inc, et al
Docket Date: 01/05/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings against
defendants Rolaz & Yeiryios is granted with respect to
counts I and II of the second amended complaint. (Entered
Order). No notice
1:04-cv-04559 Hagan, et al-v-Pocrnich, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Honorable Michael T. Mason:
This matter having been referred to Magistrate Judge Mason
for all pretrial motions, parties are advised that the
Court will not hear or consider any discovery motion unless
the parties have complied with the meet and confer
requirement under Local Rule 37.2. In any discovery motion,
the motion shall state with specificity when and how the
movant complied with Local Rule 37.2. Parties are reminded
that compliance with Local Rule 37.2 requires a good faith
effort to resolve discovery disputes and, other than in
exceptional circumstances, communication that takes place
should be face to face or by telephone. The exchange of
correspondence will not normally be sufficient to comply
with Local Rule 37.2. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04707 Smith-v-Experian Info, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Pursuant to stipulation to dismiss, defendant Experian
Information Solutions, Inc. is dismissed from this case
with prejudice and without costs. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-04708 Thompson-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown :
Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion to strike
settlement conference date is granted [34-1]. Settlement
conference set 2/10/05 at 2:00 p.m. is stricken. However,
the schedule for the exchange of letters set out in this
Court's 12/13/04 order remains. Status hearing set for
1/27/05 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-04796 Zenith Elec Corp-v-PDI Commc Syst Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart :
Plaintiff's motion for letters rogatory directed to the
Supreme Court of Korea as to DiBoss Co., Ltd. is granted.
[14-1] Plaintiff's motion for letters rogatory directed to
the Supreme Court of Korea as to Sevit Co., Ltd. is
granted. [15-1] Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing held and continued to 04/06/05 at 11:00 a.m. Joint
motion for the extension of time to 02/16/05 to amend the
pleadings [16-1] and to add additional parties is granted.
[16-2] Fact discovry is extended to 05/31/05. Plaintiff's
motion for the entry of a stipulated protective order is
granted. [13-1] (Entered Stipulated Protective Order.)
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05023 Baron, et al-v-Bd of Dir of Baron
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing held. Status hearing continued to 9:00 1/24/05 .
In Court notice
1:04-cv-05258 Tagliere-v-Harrah's IL Corp
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys : Status
hearing held and continued to 2/16/05 at 9:00 a.m. There
is a fully briefed motion to dismiss pending in this case.
Plaintiff will make a settlement proposal with supporting
documentation, to the defendant by 01/31/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05444 Hoskins-v-Cook Co Jail, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Local rule 83.38 motion for relief from order of
appointment is denied [22-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05515 Donald J Pliner FL-v-JCM 1 Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
REASSIGNMENT ORDER of 12/29/04 This case is reassigned to
the Hon. Ian H. Levin pursuant to Local RUle 73.1. (For
further detail see order) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05617 Jahnke-v-Zefo
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Arlander Keys: Status
hearing held. Settlement conference set for 1/31/05 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
1/26/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05628 Braner USA Inc-v-TRC Industries Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Response to plaintiff/counter-defendant Braner's motion to
dismiss count II of the counterclaim of TRC Industries
[8-1] is due by 1/26/05. Reply is due by 2/9/05. The Court
will rule by mail. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05689 Bazan-v-ComEd Co
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing reset to 10:00 3/25/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05754 Morton's of Chgo Inc-v-Printers Row LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: Status
hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 1/27/05.
Defendant Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, LLC's motion to
extend time to answer or otherwise plead to plaintiff's is
granted [10-1]. Defendant Kimpton has to and including
1/27/05 in which to answer or otherwise plead to
plaintiff's complaint. It is hereby ordered that Morton's
dismisses, without prejudice, all of its claims asserted in
the matter against defendant Printers Row. Each party shall
bear its own costs and fees. this court retains
jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement
agreement. (Entered Stipulated Dismissal Without
Prejudice.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05778 Brantley-v-Sheriff of Cook Co, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: On
stipulation, this cause is dismissed with prejudice
pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(ii) terminating case. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-05826 Stokes-v-IL DOC
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett :
Plaintiff has failed to pay the filing fee. Therefore, this
case is closed. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-05969 Wright-v-Harris Bk Palatine
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/12/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06315 Caldwell-v-Judgment Resolutions, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06355 Bd Trst Plumbers, et al-v-Just Plumb Crazy
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status
hearing set to 12:00 1/20/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06386 Molina-v-Van Ru Credit Corp
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady : It is
ordered that Sandy G. Molina's individual claims against
defendant, Van Ru Credit Corporation, are dismised with
prejudice and without further costs to any party. [9-1] The
claims that were made on behalf of the purported class of
others similarly situated are hereby dismissed without
prejudice and without costs. (Entered Order.) Notices
mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-06403 Keys-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06484 Hastings-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set for 1/19/05 is stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06652 Allen-v-White Castle System
Docket Date: 01/05/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : The
Court reads the complaint as alleging only retaliation. The
first part of defendant's motion to dismiss is denied
[6-1]. Response to the remainder of defendant's motion to
dismiss is due by 01/17/05. Reply is due by 01/31/05 [6-1].
Mailed notice
Docket Date: 01/05/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Status hearing is set for 9:00 a.m. on 02/23/05. The
Court reads the complaint alleging only retaliation. The
first part of defendant's motion to dismiss is denied.
Response to the remainder of defendant's motion to dismiss
is due by 01/17/05 [6-1]. Reply is due by 01/31/05. Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-06723 Rizzo-v-Ball Horticultural
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing set to 10:00 4/1/05 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/30/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/29/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier from the Hon. Blanche M. Manning
pursuant to Local Rule 72.1 to conduct hearings and enter
appropriate orders on the following pretrial motion/matter:
discovery supervision; settlement conference; perform such
additional duties as are not inconsistent with the
Constitution and laws of the United States, as specifically
set forth below: all nondispositive pretrial motions. (For
further detail see order.) Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier: This
matter has been referred to this Court for, among other
things, discovery supervision. The Court directs the
parties to conduct a Rule 26(f) planning conference by no
later than 01/18/05. The parties are to file (and deliver a
courtesy copy to chambers) a joint report of the planning
conference, following the enclosed format by no later than
01/25/05. The matter is set for a status conference on
02/01/05 at 9:00 a.m. Notices mailed by judge's staff
1:04-cv-06746 Mallard Capital Prt-v-ShoreView Ind LLC
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Paul E. Plunkett : Status
hearing set for 01/20/05 is stricken. Pursuant to
stipulation, this case is dismissed without costs or fees
to either party and subject to the terms of the settlement
and release agreement. (Entered Order of Dismissal)
Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-06753 Stiene-v-Wheels Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran :
Plaintiff's motion for issuance of writ of execution [3-1]
is entered and continued, generally. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07064 Richardson-v-Jones, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr :
The amended complaint is dismissed as to the Cook County
Department of Corrections pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section
1915(e)(2)(B). The clerk is directed to issue summons for
service only on the defendant Jones. The clerk is further
directed to send the plaintiff a Notice of Availability of
a Magistrate Judge and Instructions for Submitting
Documents along with a copy of this order. Terminating
defendant DOC. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed
notice
1:04-cv-07074 Devries Ent Inc-v-HUB Grp Dist Svc, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07243 Sheet Metal Wrkr WFd, et al-v-Fracaro
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Plaintiffs'
motion for entry of default [3-1] and or an audit [3-2], is
granted. Enter order of default for the plaintiffs and
against the defendant for failure to answer or otherwise
plead to the complaint. (Entered Order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07276 Un Food Comm Wrkrs, et al-v-Penguin Supermarkets
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow :
Defendant's motion for an extension of time to answer or
otherwise plead to plaintiff's complaint is granted to
12/30/04. No notice
1:04-cv-07356 Continental Gardens, et al-v-Clarendon Amer Ins
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady :
Plaintiff's motion for a protective order is granted
without objection by defendant; Continential Gardens may
proceed with repairs at the insured properties and that
Clarendon be precluded from raising any defense, claim
and/or argument for spoilation of evidence and/or that
Continental Gardens did not preserve and exhibit the
properties in their damage state. [3-1] Status hearing set
for 01/26/05 at 10:30 a.m. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07377 SEC-v-Black, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07380 Kwon-v-Equifax Info Svc LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. John F. Grady: Defenant
Credit Management, Inc.'s motion for enlargement of time
(until 1/12/05 to file a responsive pleading to plaintiff's
complaint) is granted [3-1]. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07439 Smalarz-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07471 Capitol Records Inc, et al-v-Thorson
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07583 LaPorte-v-Asset Acceptance LLC
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Joan B. Gottschall :
Defendant's agreed motion for an enlargement of time to
file responsive pleading on or before 01/18/05 is granted.
[2-1] No appearance is required 01/06/05 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07592 Jackson-v-City of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07625 Chapman-v-Worldwide Asset Mgt, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart : Status
hearing set to 11:00 1/19/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07664 Monarch Gems, et al-v-Malca Amit USA LLC, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing reset to 10:00 4/1/05 . Mailed notice
Docket Date: 12/30/04
REFERRAL ORDER of 12/29/04 The case is referred to the
Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown from the Hon. Blanche M. Manning
pursuant to Local Rule 72.1 all discovery supervision,
settlement conference and all nondispositive pretrial
motions. (For further detail see order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07781 FTC, et al-v-Capital Acquisitions, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
(Entered Order Compelling Turnover of Receivership Assets).
Notices mailed by judge's staff
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
(Entered Order Authorizing Sale of Property by Auction and
Retention and Employment of Auctioneer). Notices mailed by
judge's staff.
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
(Entered Order Authorizing Sale of Camco Portfolio Assets
and Protecting All Liens, Security Interests and Other
Interests). Notices mailed by judge's staff.
1:04-cv-07784 Pierce-v-Transworld Syst Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning: The
clerk is directed to issue summons. The clerk is further
directed to send the plaintiff a Notice of Availability of
a Magistrate Judge, filing instructions, and a waiver of
service form. The plaintiff must serve the defendant (or
obtain a waiver of service) in accordance with
Fed.R.Civ.P.4. (See reverse of minute order) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07790 Gassaway-v-Max Madsen Imports
Docket Date: 01/14/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: Status
hearing held and continued to 1/18/05 at 11:00 a.m.
Defendant's agreed motion for additional time for defendant
to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint is
granted [5-1] to and including 01/27/05. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07840 rptsrch: cases record not found, et al-v-rptsrch: c
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. James B. Moran : Parties
agreed motion and stipulation for transfer of venue is
granted [3-1]. Case is transferred to the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois,
Western Division. Status hearing set for 02/15/04 is
stricken. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07841 Evans-v-Barnhart
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Sidney I. Schenkier :
Status hearing set to 9:00 2/1/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-07984 Repay-v-Flag Co Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman:
Defendant's motion for leave to file third party complaint
is granted [5-1]. No notice
1:04-cv-08056 Valley-Dynamo LP, et al-v-Shelti Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: After
careful review of this recently filed lawsuit, said lawsuit
is dismissed without prejudice for failure to sufficiently
establish or venue over the non-resident defendant.
Plaintiffs are directed to re-file this complaint in
defendant's home district or proceed with discovery and
file a proper amended complaint in this district on or
before 3/31/05 terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08076 Ibarra-v-Ofc Chf Judge
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing set to 10:00 1/28/05. Plaintiff's counsel
should be prepared to advise the court regarding the
progress of efforts to serve the defendant. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08112 Mann Gin Dubin-v-Autodesk Inc
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing set to 9:00 2/9/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08123 Ludington Tech Inc, et al-v-Blizzard Corporation
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing set to 10:00 1/28/05. Plaintiffs' counsel
should be prepared to advise the court regarding the
progress of efforts to serve the defendant. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08128 Carson, et al-v-Walker, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
This Court transfers this action to the United States
District Court for the Central District of Illinois at
Peoria for imposition of an intial filing fee and whatever
other action the transferee court deems appropriate. The
clerk shall not issue summons unless the transferee curt so
directs. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08144 Heredia, et al-v-New Century Mtge, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing set to 10:00 1/28/05. Plaintiffs' counsel
should be prepared to advise the court regarding the
progress of efforts to serve the defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08196 Coco-Czopczyc-v-Cty of Chgo, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Wayne R. Andersen :
Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis [4-1] and
her motion for appointment of counsel is denied. [5-1]
(See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08219 Rosenberg, et al-v-CNA Fin Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning :
Status hearing set to 10:00 1/28/05. Plaintiffs' counsel
should be prepared to advise the court regarding the
progress of efforts to serve the defendants. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08261 Tchaptchet-v-Maram, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing set to 9:00 2/11/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08286 Ramirez-v-Top Notch Auto
Docket Date: 12/29/04
SCHEDULE set on 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur : Status
hearing set to 9:00 2/10/05 . Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08300 Cotten-v-Alstyle Apparel/A&G
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman :
Plaintiff's application for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is granted [4-1]. Plaintiff's motion for
appointment of counsel is denied [5-1] without prejudice.
Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08308 Carter-v-Cressy Horse, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur :
Accordingly this Court dismisses this action sua sponte for
lack of subject matter jurisdiction. This order is obviously
without prejudice to Carter's ability to submit his claims
to a state court of competent jurisdiction (although this
court expresses no view as to the sustainability of those
claims there). Finally, Carter's application for in forma
pauperis treatment and his motion for appointment of counsel
are denied as moot (4-1,5-1). (See reverse of minute order.)
terminating case Mailed notice by judge's staff
1:04-cv-08313 Courtney-v-Jackson Park Hosp, et al
Docket Date: 12/29/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Ruben Castillo: After
careful review of this recently filed complaint, the court
has determined that it is an untimely and improper effort
to re-file a prior dismissed lawsuit (03 C 6780). For the
reasons expressed by this court in 03 C 6780, this lawsuit
is dismissed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(e)(2)(B).
This is the third of plaintiff's allotted dismissals under
28 U.S.C. Section 1915(g). The Clerk of Court is directed
to assess a full filing fee to Supervisor of Inmate Trust
Accounts at the Western Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling
, Illinois. Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma
pauperis [3-1] and for appointment of counsel [4-1], are
both denied terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08315 Benson-v-Cook Co Forest
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Milton I. Shadur: This
Court sua sponte dismisses this action for lack of subject
matter jurisdiction (just as its colleague Honorable Joan
Lefkow did with a case that Benson sought to file earlier
this year against the same defendant, No. 04 C 3164). This
dismissal is without prejudice to Benson's ability to submit
her claims to a state court of competent jurisdiction
(although this Court expresses no view as to the
sustainability of those claims there). Benson's
contemporaneously submitted application for in forma
pauperis treatment is denied as moot [4-1]. (See reverse of
minute order) terminating case Notices mailed by judge's
staff
1:04-cv-08322 Escutia-v-Achim, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Charles R. Norgle Sr:
Hearing held. Petitioner's emergency motion for hearing on
the petition for habeas corpus is denied. Case dismissed
for lack of jurisdiction. Terminating case. Mailed notice
1:04-cv-08326 Zions 1st Natl Bk-v-1st Natl Amer Corp, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. William T. Hart:
Plaintiff's emergency ex parte motion for temporary
restraining order [2-1], and prejudgment attachment [2-3],
is granted. Plaintiff is to post with the Clerk of the
Court within 72 hours a surety bond in the amount of
$3,000,000.00. Plaintiff is to give immediate notice to
defendants and attorney Robert Orman. Hearing set for
01/05/05 at 11:00 a.m. (Enter Temporary Restraining Order
and Prejudgment Attachment Order.) Notices mailed by
judge's staff
3:99-cr-50003 USA-v-Williams, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Marcus Williams : Initial supervised release status
hearing held. Defendant is reminded to follow all the
conditions of supervised release. Pursuant to agreement of
defendant, conditions of supervised release are modified to
include drug aftercare under direction of probation
officer. Enter amended judgment in a criminal case. Mailed
notice
3:99-cr-50027 USA-v-Winterland
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Ann R. Winterland : Informal status hearing on Probation
Officer's Special Report held. Defendant reminded to
follow all the conditions of release. Probation officer to
prepare Special Report regarding defendant's financial
status and her ability to make monthly payments towards
restitution. Mailed notice
3:01-cv-50444 Homeside Lending Inc-v-Wyatt, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
open court notice: Status hearing held. Reply in support of
motion to vacate and void judgment due 1/5/05.
3:02-cv-50263 1st MW Bk-v-Koepke, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Pursuant to Magistrate Mahoney's order of 12/28/04, this
case is dismissed. Stipulation to dismiss to be filed by
1/28/05. Court retains jurisdiction to enforce settlement.
Any pending motions are now moot. mailed notice
3:02-cv-50483 Rand, et al-v-Kohl's Dept Stores
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Status on motions in limine set for 1/12/05 at 10:00am.
Counsel required to be present. mailed notice
3:03-cr-50057 USA-v-Thompson, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Johnnie Thompson Sr: Defendant has filed a motion to
dismiss appeal with prejudice with this court. The motion
should have been filed with the Court of Appeals. The Clerk
is directed to forward the motion to the Court of Appeals
for filing there. Mailed notice
3:03-cv-50001 Foote-v-Houi, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff, Darrion Omalley Foote, has filed a notice of
appeal from this court's order of 12/13/04, granting
summary judgment to all defendants. This court certifies
the appeal is not taken in good faith as stated in the
12/13/04 order. Motion for appointment of counsel [75-1]
is denied as moot. mailed notice
3:03-cv-50123 Mtge Elec-v-Riedelsperger
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate case is granted [10-1].
Enter order. Plaintiff's motion to amend judgment of
foreclosure is granted [11-1]. Enter amended judgment of
foreclosure. This case is dismissed. Any pending motions
are now moot. (For further detail see orders attached to
the original minute order.) Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50012 USA-v-Fricks, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Lonza Wilson : Status hearing held. Change of plea set
for 9:30 a.m. on 1/11/05. USA's oral motion for excludable
time from 12/22/04 through and including 1/11/05, pursuant
to 18 USC 3161(h)(7) is granted [0-1]. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50013 USA-v-Gallardo, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
David Gallardo : Status hearing held. Change of plea set
for 2:30 p.m. on 1/14/05. Defendant's bond to stand.
Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50031 USA-v-Sykes, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Corey L Sykes : Sentencing hearing held. Transcript to
stand as findings of fact and conclusion of law. Enter
judgment in a criminal case. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50059 USA-v-Robbins
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Heath A Robbins : Status hearing held. Change of plea set
for 9:00 a.m. on 1/11/05. Mailed notice
3:04-cr-50069 USA-v-Holbert
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard as to
Dale Holbert : Status hearing with probation officer and
defendant held on defendant's transfer of jurisdiction.
Defendant is advised of this court's jurisdiction and is
reminded to follow all the conditions of supervised
release. No notices required, advised in open court.
3:04-cv-50068 Crane-v-Bryant
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
mailed notice: Petitioner has filed a notice of appeal
from the denial of his section 2254 motion. Pursuant to
FRAP 22(b), this court does not issue a certificate of
appealability for the reasons stated in its order of
11/22/04.
3:04-cv-50133 Mtge Elec-v-Hudson, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion for order approving sale [12-1] and for
possession is granted [12-2]. Enter order. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50194 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Bernard, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion for order approving sale and for
possession is granted [10-1]. Enter order. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50214 Mtge Elec-v-Finnan, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion to reinstate case is granted [10-1].
Enter order reinstating case. Plaintiff's motion for
default order is granted [11-1]. Enter default order, order
appointing special commissioner and judgment of
foreclosure. This case is dismissed. Any pending motions
are now moot. Entered default order, order appointing
special commissioner and judgment of foreclosure. For
further detail see order attached to the original minute
order. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50283 Mtge Elec-v-Garwacki, et al
Docket Date: 01/04/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Christopher and Iwona Garwacki appear. Over plaintiff's
objection, this case is continued to 11:00am on 2/4/05.
The court will not consider any further continuances.
mailed notice
3:04-cv-50284 Chase Manhattan Mtge-v-Yi, et al
Docket Date: 01/10/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard : Male
defendant appears. Pending motions will be granted and
judgment will be entered at 12:00 noon on 12/30/04 if this
matter is not resolved by that time. Counsel for plaintiff
to contact this court's minute clerk before 12:00 noon on
12/30/04 to advise if the matter has been resolved. Mailed
notice
3:04-cv-50330 Mtge Elec-v-Dotson, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Defendant, Louis Dotson, appears. Case continued to 11:00am
on 2/4/05. open court notice
3:04-cv-50346 Mtge Elec-v-Schoor, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion for default order is granted [7-1].
Enter default order, order appointing special commissioner
and judgment of foreclosure.This case is dismissed.
Any pending motions are now moot. Entered default order,
order appointing special commissioner and judgment of
foreclosure. For further detail see order attached to the
original minute order. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50377 Mtge Elec-v-Zamora, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion for default order is granted [5-1].
Enter default order, order appointing special commissioner
and judgment of foreclosure.This case is dismissed.
Any pending motions are now moot. Entered default order,
order appointing special commissioner and judgment of
foreclosure. For further detail see order attached to the
original minute order. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50378 Lindsey-v-Mikron Ind Inc
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Status hearing held and continued to 2/2/05 at 9:00am.
$75.00 balance of filing fee to be paid on or before
2/2/05. Failure to timely pay the full filing fee or to
appear at the next status hearing will result in dismissal
of this case without prejudice. mailed notice
3:04-cv-50406 Mtge Elec-v-David, et al
Docket Date: 01/03/05
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
Plaintiff's motion for default order is granted [14-1],
[5-1], [5-2]. Enter default order, order appointing
special commissioner and judgment of foreclosure.This
case is dismissed. Any pending motions are now moot.
Entered default order, order appointing special
commissioner and judgment of foreclosure. For further
detail see order attached to the original minute order.
mailed notice
3:04-cv-50444 Kappel-v-Siebiel Inst of Tech, et al
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard : Case
called for status hearing. Plaintiff does not appear. This
case is dismissed without prejudice for want of
prosecution. Any pending motions are now moot. mailed
notice
3:04-cv-50478 USA-v-Puleo
Docket Date: 12/30/04
MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/04 by Hon. Philip G. Reinhard :
United States' motion to strike oversize memorandum is
granted [4-1]. William Puleo given until 1/31/05 to file
amended brief in conformance with the 15-page limit. United
States' response due 3/2/05. Puleo's reply due 4/4/05.
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.