Name: US Cellular Corp, et al v. Sohn, et al :: Illinois Central District Court :: Federal Civil Lawsuit No. 1:91-cv-01041-MMM, Judge Michael M. Mihm presiding
Creator: Illinois Central District Court
Published: 1991-03-04
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--	Filed: 1/16/1997, Entered: 1/16/1997	Archives File Sent to FRC
	ARCHIVES FILE sent to FRC, Chicago on 11/12/96, Accession No. 021-96-0303 Box No. 21 of 30 Location TC009137 (SH, ilcd)


44	Filed: 12/10/1992, Entered: 12/10/1992	Judgment*
	JUDGMENT in a civil case entered (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd)


43	Filed: 12/9/1992, Entered: 12/10/1992	Order
	ORDER by Chief Judge Michael M. Mihm granting stipulation [42-1] terminating the case (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd)


42	Filed: 12/9/1992, Entered: 12/10/1992, Terminated: 12/9/1992	Stipulation
	STIPULATION for Dismissal filed by parties (SH, ilcd)


--	Filed: 10/21/1992, Entered: 10/21/1992	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Chief Judge Michael M. Mihm granting motion to amend judgment [41-1]. Court vacates [40-1] judgment. Case reopened . Court will enter judgment upon written notice by the parties that the case is settled. (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd)


41	Filed: 10/13/1992, Entered: 10/14/1992	Motion to Amend/Correct
	MOTION by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications to amend judgment w/proof of service (VB, ilcd)


40	Filed: 9/30/1992, Entered: 10/1/1992	Judgment*
	JUDGMENT in a civil case entered (cc: all counsel) (VB, ilcd)


39	Filed: 9/30/1992, Entered: 9/30/1992, Terminated: 9/30/1992	Stipulation
	STIPULATION TO DISMISS with prejudice filed by parties (VB, ilcd)


--	Filed: 9/30/1992, Entered: 9/30/1992	Order
	ENDORSED ORDER on its face by Chief Judge Michael M. Mihm granting stipulation to dismiss [39-1]; to dismiss case (cc: all counsel). (VB, ilcd)


--	Filed: 9/16/1992, Entered: 9/17/1992	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Chief Judge Michael M. Mihm. Plaintiff has failed to file an amended complaint by July 10, 1992. The plaintiff has until 9/30/92 to file the amended complaint or this Court will dismiss this complaint for failure to prosecute. (cc: all counsel) (VB, ilcd)


--	Filed: 6/15/1992, Entered: 6/15/1992	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Mag. Judge Robert J. Kauffman granting motion to extend time to file amended complaint to and including July 10, 1992 [38-1] ; Deadline of 7/10/92 set for plaintiff to file its amended complaint. (cc: all counsel) (VB, ilcd)


38	Filed: 6/9/1992, Entered: 6/10/1992	Motion for Extension of Time
	MOTION by plaintiff US Cellular Corp to extend time to file amended complaint to and inc`luding July 10, 1992 w/proof of service (VB, ilcd)


--	Filed: 5/20/1992, Entered: 5/21/1992	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: Case referred to Mag. Judge Robert J. Kauffman pursuant to order granting Magistrate Recommendation entered 5/19/92 (SH, ilcd)


37	Filed: 5/19/1992, Entered: 5/20/1992	Order
	ORDER by Chief Judge Michael M. Mihm granting report & recommendation motion re: motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1] by Cellular Warehouse, Dennis Sohn, motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1] by Neil Heller [36-1], granting motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1], granting motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1] ; misc ddl for pla to replead as directed by the Magistrate's Recommendation by 6/8/92 (cc: all counsel) (SH, ilcd)


36	Filed: 4/30/1992, Entered: 5/1/1992	Report and Recommendations
	MAGISTRATE'S RECOMMENDATION re: motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1] by Cellular Warehouse, Dennis Sohn, motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1] by Neil Heller by Mag. Judge Robert J. Kauffman filed & entered. Recommended that above motions be allowed & Plaintiff be allowed to replead. Case referral to Magistrate Judge terminated. (cc: all counsel) (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 1/3/1992, Entered: 1/4/1992	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman. Parties present via phone by Attys Jacobs/Johnson/Rhoads/ Durham/Heller for pending motions hearing. Argument by counsel. Court is taking under advisement on 1/3/92 motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1] and taking under advisement on 1/3/92 motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1]. (VB, ilcd)


35	Filed: 1/2/1992, Entered: 1/2/1992	Reply to Response to Motion
	REPLY by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse to Plaintiffs' response to motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1], fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


34	Filed: 1/2/1992, Entered: 1/2/1992, Terminated: 1/2/1992	Motion for Leave to File
	MOTION by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse for leave to file instanter a reply brief , fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 1/2/1992, Entered: 1/2/1992	Order
	ENDORSED ORDER on its face by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman granting motion for leave to file instanter a reply brief [34-1] (cc: all counsel). (ML, ilcd)


33	Filed: 12/27/1991, Entered: 12/27/1991, Terminated: 12/27/1991	Motion for Leave to File
	MOTION by defendant Neil Heller for leave to file instanter his reply to Plaintiffs' Response To His Motion To Dismiss , fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 12/27/1991, Entered: 12/27/1991	Order
	ENDORSED ORDER on its face by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman granting motion for leave to file instanter his reply to Plaintiffs' Response To His Motion To Dismiss [33-1] (cc: all counsel). (ML, ilcd)


32	Filed: 12/26/1991, Entered: 12/27/1991	Reply to Response to Motion
	REPLY by defendant Neil Heller to response to motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1], fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


31	Filed: 12/20/1991, Entered: 12/23/1991	Response to Motion
	RESPONSE by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications to motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1], fld. w/attachments and Proof of service. (ML, ilcd)


30	Filed: 12/20/1991, Entered: 12/23/1991	Response to Motion
	RESPONSE by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications to motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1], fld. w/attachments and Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


29	Filed: 12/5/1991, Entered: 12/10/1991	Memorandum in Support of Motion
	MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of motion to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint [28-1] by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse, fld. w/attachment and Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


28	Filed: 12/5/1991, Entered: 12/10/1991, Terminated: 5/19/1992	Motion to Dismiss
	MOTION by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse to dismiss Counts I - IV of Plaintiff's Complaint , fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


27	Filed: 12/4/1991, Entered: 12/4/1991	Answer
	ANSWER TO COUNTS I, III & IV of complaint by defendant Neil Heller, fld. w/Proof of service. (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 11/25/1991, Entered: 11/26/1991	Order
	ENDORSED ORDER on its face by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman granting motion to extend time to answer [24-1]. Defendants are to answer or otherwise plead by 12/5/91. (cc: all counsel). (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 11/25/1991, Entered: 11/26/1991	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman. Parties present via phone by Attys O'Brien/Rhoads/Heller for Status hearing at 9:15 11/25/91 . Same held w/discussion re Motion (#25) to dismiss Cts. I,III, & IV. Plaintiffs request extension of 21 days to respond. Crt. grants oral motion. Re motion to dismiss I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1], responses are due by 12/20/91. Court is setting Motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1] for hearing at 10:30 am on Friday, 1/3/92, via phone. Discovery will also be discussed at this time. Court to call. Oral motion by Atty Heller to join in (#24) Motion to Extend Time to Answer. Court grants this motion. Date by which defendants are to answer or otherwise plead is extended to 12/5/91. misc ddl of 12/5/91 set. (cc: all counsel) (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 11/21/1991, Entered: 11/21/1991	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman ; Status hearing set 11/22/91 at 3:00 is cancelled & reset to 9:15am on Monday, 11/25/91 ;via phone, Crt. to set up call. (cc: all counsel) (HK, ilcd)


26	Filed: 11/18/1991, Entered: 11/19/1991	Memorandum in Support of Motion
	MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of motion to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint [25-1] by defendant Neil Heller, fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


25	Filed: 11/18/1991, Entered: 11/19/1991	Motion to Dismiss
	MOTION by defendant Neil Heller to dismiss Counts I,III and IV of the complaint , fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


24	Filed: 11/15/1991, Entered: 11/19/1991	Motion for Extension of Time
	MOTION by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse to extend time to answer , fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


--	Filed: 10/30/1991, Entered: 10/30/1991	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman. Status hearing is set at 3:00 pm on Friday, 11/22/91 , via phone. Court to call. (cc: all counsel) (ML, ilcd)


23	Filed: 10/29/1991, Entered: 10/29/1991	Order
	ORDER by Judge Michael M. Mihm granting report & recommendation motion re: motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1] by Neil Heller and motion (16) to join [18-1]. Court is denying motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1], motion to join [16]. Case referred back to Magistrate Judge J. Kauffman and lawclerk number updated. (cc: all counsel) (ML, ilcd)


22	Filed: 10/24/1991, Entered: 10/28/1991	~Notice (other)
	NOTICE by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications of taking deposition of Stan Volkman on 11/15/91 at 9:00 a.m., fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


21	Filed: 10/22/1991, Entered: 10/23/1991	Subpoena
	SUBPOENA returned executed on 10/21/91, filed by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications as to Mary Ann Steinborn, fld. (ML, ilcd)


20	Filed: 10/18/1991, Entered: 10/18/1991	~Notice (other)
	NOTICE by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications of taking deposition of Neil Heller on 11/27/91 at 10:00 am, fld. w/Proof of service. (ML, ilcd)


19	Filed: 10/18/1991, Entered: 10/18/1991	~Notice (other)
	NOTICE by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications of taking deposition of Mary Ann Steinborn on 11/26/91 at 10:00 am, fld. w/Proof of Service. (ML, ilcd)


18	Filed: 9/26/1991, Entered: 9/27/1991	Report and Recommendations
	MAGISTRATE'S RECOMMENDATION re: motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1] by Neil Heller and motion (16) to join by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman, filed & entered. (cc: all counsel) (ML, ilcd)


17	Filed: 7/3/1991, Entered: 7/8/1991	~Notice (other)
	NOTICE by defendant Cellular Warehouse of taking deposition of First of America Bank, et al on 7/24/91 & 7/25/91 (CL, ilcd)


--	Filed: 5/20/1991, Entered: 5/20/1991	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman Parties pres. by M.Henderson/D.Johnson/D.Rhoads/E.Durham/ M.Heller for hrg on pending motions. Pla has no objection to MO for leave to joint [16-1]. Court grants motion for leave of Court to join defendant Heller's Motion for Abstention from Proceeding with Complaint for Violation of Rico Act, [16-1] . Argument by/c re: MO for Abstention. Court takes under advisement on 5/20/91 motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1]. Recommendation or Order to issue. (SH, ilcd)


16	Filed: 5/13/1991, Entered: 5/14/1991	Motion for Order
	MOTION by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse for leave of Court to join defendant Heller's Motion for Abstention from Proceeding with Complaint for Violation of Rico Act, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Other Claims brought pursuant to Colorado River Doctrine. (CL, ilcd)


15	Filed: 4/24/1991, Entered: 4/25/1991	Response to Motion
	RESPONSE by plaintiffs in Opposition to motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1] (CL, ilcd)


14	Filed: 4/22/1991, Entered: 4/23/1991	Notice of Appearance
	ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse by Attorney Dean Rhoads (CL, ilcd)


13	Filed: 4/22/1991, Entered: 4/23/1991	Notice of Appearance
	ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse by Attornety Edwin Durham (CL, ilcd)


--	Filed: 4/15/1991, Entered: 4/15/1991	Minutes-Miscellaneous
	MINUTE-ENTRY: by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman setting motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1] at 11:00 5/20/91 by phone. Court to set up call. (cc: all counsel) (CL, ilcd)


12	Filed: 4/11/1991, Entered: 4/11/1991	Miscellaneous Document
	CERTIFICATE of service by defendant Neil Heller (filed as additional proof of service.) (CL, ilcd)


11	Filed: 4/10/1991, Entered: 4/10/1991	Memorandum in Support of Motion
	MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of motion for order of abstention from proceeding [10-1] by defendant Neil Heller (CL, ilcd)


10	Filed: 4/10/1991, Entered: 4/10/1991, Terminated: 10/29/1991	Motion for Order
	MOTION by defendant Neil Heller for order of abstention from proceeding with complaint for violation of Rico Act, Breach of fiduciary duty and other claims brought pursuant to Colorado River Doctrine. (CL, ilcd)


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9	Filed: 3/21/1991, Entered: 3/22/1991	Order
	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman. Court is granting motion to withdraw attorney Michael W Heller [8-1]; attorney Michael W Heller is withdrawn as counsel instanter for Dennis Sohn and for Cellular Warehouse. Defendants are ordered to have new counsel enter an appearance w/in 30 days. Failure to do so could result in an entry of default ; misc ddl for defendants to have new counsel by 4/22/91. Mr Heller is directed to send a copy of this order to the defendants Dennis Sohn and Cellular Warehouse Inc. (cc: all counsel) (VB, ilcd)


8	Filed: 3/20/1991, Entered: 3/20/1991, Terminated: 3/21/1991	Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
	MOTION by defendant Dennis Sohn, defendant Cellular Warehouse to withdraw attorney Michael W Heller (CL, ilcd)


7	Filed: 3/18/1991, Entered: 3/19/1991	Order
	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman granting motion to extend time to answer [4-1] and setting misc ddl of 4/15/91 for defts to answer of otherwise plead. (cc: all counsel) (CL, ilcd)


6	Filed: 3/18/1991, Entered: 3/18/1991	Certificate of Interest
	CERTIFICATE OF INTEREST pursuant to CDIL-33 filed by all defendants (CL, ilcd)


5	Filed: 3/15/1991, Entered: 3/18/1991	~Notice (other)
	NOTICE of Service of Discovery Documents by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications (CL, ilcd)


4	Filed: 3/15/1991, Entered: 3/18/1991, Terminated: 3/18/1991	Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer
	MOTION by all defendants to extend time to answer (CL, ilcd)


3	Filed: 3/15/1991, Entered: 3/18/1991	Notice of Appearance
	ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for all defendants by Atty. Heller (CL, ilcd)


2	Filed: 3/4/1991, Entered: 3/12/1991	Certificate of Interest
	CERTIFICATE OF INTEREST pursuant to CDIL-33 filed by plaintiff US Cellular Corp, plaintiff CR Communications (CL, ilcd)


1	Filed: 3/4/1991, Entered: 3/12/1991	Complaint
	COMPLAINT (summons(es) issued) case referred to Magistrate Judge Robert J. Kauffman (CL, ilcd)


--	Filed: 3/4/1991, Entered: 3/12/1991	Filing Fee Received
	FILING FEE PAID on 3/4/91 in the amount of $ 120.00 receipt # 09076. (Copy notice re: Mag. consent to atty. by Clerk) (CL, ilcd)

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