Mejia v. Town of Cicero et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Illinois Northern District Court, Case No. 1:07-cv-05923
District Judge Robert M. Dow, Jr, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Sindy Mejia, Plaintiff

Pro Se

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sindy Mejia

Pro Se

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 04/17/2009, LEAD ATTORNEY Dana L. Kurtz +1 815 838 0968 +1 312 893 2239 dkurtz@kurtzlaw.us
TERMINATED: 04/17/2009 Heidi Karr Sleper +1 815 838 0968 hsleper@kurtzlaw.us
v.
No Logo Larry Dominick, Defendant

Represented by James N. Esterkin

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Tomas Petkus +1 312 641 1321 +1 312 641 5220 tomaspetkus@barristers.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Karl Hammon Schook +1 312 641 1321 khschook@barristers.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Craig Daniel Tobin +1 312 641 1321 ctobin@barristers.com
No Logo Moises Zayas, Defendant

Represented by James N. Esterkin

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Tomas Petkus +1 312 641 1321 +1 312 641 5220 tomaspetkus@barristers.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Karl Hammon Schook +1 312 641 1321 khschook@barristers.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Craig Daniel Tobin +1 312 641 1321 ctobin@barristers.com
No Logo Rolando Hernandez, Defendant

Represented by James N. Esterkin

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Tomas Petkus +1 312 641 1321 +1 312 641 5220 tomaspetkus@barristers.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Karl Hammon Schook +1 312 641 1321 khschook@barristers.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Craig Daniel Tobin +1 312 641 1321 ctobin@barristers.com
No Logo Town of Cicero, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED K. Austin Zimmer +1 708 531 8800 austin_zimmer@yahoo.com

Represented by gdlawfirm.net Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Mark Antonio Scarlato +1 630 420 4170 +1 708 531 8801 scarlatom@naperville.il.us
TERMINATED: 12/05/2008 Holly L. Tomchey +1 708 222 7000 +1 708 222 7001 tomchey@dlglawgroup.com

Represented by Stephens, Boatwright, Cooper & Coleman

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED George Santo Spataro +1 708 531 8800 spataro@dlglawgroup.com
Attributes
Citation Section 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Nature of Suit 442 - Civil Rights: Employment
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 119 Filed: 5/29/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE by George Santo Spataro of Change of Address (Spataro, George) (Entered: 05/29/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 118 Filed: 5/29/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE by K. Austin Zimmer of Change of Address (Zimmer, K.) (Entered: 05/29/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 117 Filed: 4/20/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: All matters relating to the referral of this action having been resolved, this case is returned to the assigned judge. Case no longer referred to the Honorable Susan E. Cox. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 04/20/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 116 Filed: 4/17/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: For the reasons stated below, the motion of counsel for Plaintiff to withdraw 99 is granted and this case is dismissed with prejudice for want of prosecution. (For further details see minute order). Mailed notice. (jj, ) (Entered: 04/20/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 115 Filed: 4/2/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: As explained in greater detail below, in view of the clear record of delay occasioned by Plaintiff's actions in ignoring counsel's communications and efforts to schedule her deposition and disregarding the Court's order to appear on 4/1/09, the Court directs Plaintiff to appear in Courtroom 1919, Dirksen Federal Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago on 4/16/09 at 9:00 a.m. to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for want of prosecution. Counsel for Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this minute order on Plaintiff by certified mail and the motion to withdraw 99 remains under advisement. (For further details see minute order). Mailed notice. (jj, ) (Entered: 04/03/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 114 Filed: 4/1/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Status hearing held. Plaintiff's counsel appears without plaintiff. All proceedings are entered and continued generally pending ruling by the district court. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 04/02/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 113 Filed: 3/9/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to compel, motion for substitution, or alternatively, motion for extension of time to substitute party 97 , which Plaintiff filed in the aftermath of the death of Defendant Moises Zayas. For the reasons stated below, the motion is granted in part and denied in part, and the time within which to substitute a party in place of Defendant Zayas is extended in the first instance to 5/15/09. (For further details see minute order). Mailed notice. (jj, ) (Entered: 03/10/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 112 Filed: 3/5/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: In light of the district court's order entered 3/5/09, status hearing set for 3/11/09 at 9:30 a.m. is stricken. All other dates to stand. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 03/05/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 111 Filed: 3/5/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Before the Court is the motion of Plaintiffs counsel to withdraw 99 . As discussed during the hearing on presentment of the motion, it appears that although counsel has made diligent efforts to ensure that Plaintiff received notice of the motion including through the use of certified mail there has been no confirmation that Plaintiff received the notice. For the reasons stated on the record in open court, the Court takes the motion under advisement. The Court directs Plaintiff to appear in Court (Room 1919, Dirksen Federal Building, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago) at the next status hearing in this case on 4/1/09 at 9:15 a.m. so that the Court may inquire of Plaintiffs position on the motion to withdraw and other matters relating to the prosecution of this litigation. The Court further directs counsel for Plaintiff to serve a copy of this minute order on Plaintiff by certified mail as soon as possible.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 03/05/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 110 Filed: 3/4/2009, Entered: None
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 11/18/08 before the Honorable Susan E. Cox. Court Reporter Contact Information: Riki Schatell, 773-728-7281,schatell@sbcglobal.net. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 3/25/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/6/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/2/2009. (kmt, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 109 Filed: 2/11/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE of Correction regarding 107 . (jj, ) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 108 Filed: 2/12/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Motion hearing held. Defendants' motion to compel plaintiff's deposition (101) is entered and continued. Defendants' motion to compel discovery compliance (89) is denied. Status hearing set for 3/11/09 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's appearance is required at the next status hearing date of 3/11/09 at 9:30 a.m. (For further detail, see separate order). Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 107 Filed: 2/11/2009, Entered: None
ENTERED in Error. (Petkus, Tomas) . Modified on 2/13/2009 (jj, ). (Entered: 02/11/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 106 Filed: 2/11/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE by Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez re response to motion 105 to Compel and Motion for an Enlargement of Time to Substitute a Deceased Partys Personal Representative (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 02/11/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 105 Filed: 2/11/2009, Entered: None
RESPONSE by Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez to MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to compelMOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to substitute partyMOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia for extension of time to Substitute Party 97 (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 02/11/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 104 Filed: 2/10/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Before the Court are Plaintiff's motion to compel, motion for substitution, or alternatively, for extension of time to substitute party 97 and Defendant Town of Cicero's response to Plaintiff's motion 103 . Plaintiff's motion is taken under advisement and Plaintiff is given to 2/18/09 in which to file a reply in support of the motion. Notice of motion date of 2/11/09 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice(tbk, ) (Entered: 02/10/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 103 Filed: 2/10/2009, Entered: None
RESPONSE by Town of Ciceroin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to compelMOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to substitute partyMOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia for extension of time to Substitute Party 97 (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing)(Spataro, George) (Entered: 02/10/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 102 Filed: 2/9/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Tomas Petkus for presentment of motion to compel 101 before Honorable Susan E. Cox on 2/12/2009 at 09:30 AM. (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 02/09/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 101 Filed: 2/9/2009, Entered: None
MOTION by Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez to compel plaintiff's deposition (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 02/09/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 100 Filed: 2/9/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Dana L. Kurtz for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 99 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/4/2009 at 09:15 AM. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 02/09/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 99 Filed: 2/9/2009, Entered: None
MOTION by counsel for Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to withdraw as attorney Dana Kurtz and Heidi Karr Sleper (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 02/09/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 98 Filed: 2/6/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Dana L. Kurtz for presentment of motion to compel, motion to substitute party, extension of time 97 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 2/11/2009 at 09:15 AM. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 02/06/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 97 Filed: 2/6/2009, Entered: None
MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to compel, MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to substitute party, MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia for extension of time to Substitute Party (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 02/06/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 96 Filed: 1/30/2009, Entered: None
RESPONSE by Sindy Mejiain Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez to compel discovery compliance 89 (Sleper, Heidi) (Entered: 01/30/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 95 Filed: 1/27/2009, Entered: None
AGREED ORDER for Extension of Discovery Signed by the Honorable Susan E. Cox on 1/27/2009.(jj, ) (Entered: 01/28/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 94 Filed: 1/27/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Enter Agreed Order for Extension of Discovery. Fact discovery deadline is extended to 3/20/09; Expert discovery is extended as follows: Plaintiff's expert reports due 4/20/09; Defendants' expert reports due 5/20/09; and close of expert discovery set for 6/19/09. (For further detail see separate order(s)). Mailed notice. (jj, ) (Entered: 01/28/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 93 Filed: 1/22/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Motion hearing for Defendants' motion to compel (89) set for 1/29/09 at 9:30 a.m. is stricken. The briefing schedule given in open court on 1/14/09 to stand. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 01/23/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 92 Filed: 1/14/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Status hearing held. Oral motion to extend discovery to reflect the calendar in two(2) similar cases is granted. Parties to submit a draft order to this Court's Proposed Order Box. Defendants Larry Dominick and Rolando Hernandez are given leave to file a motion to compel with supporting memorandum by 1/23/09. Said motion will not require a notice of motion. Response to be filed on or before 1/30/09. The parties will be advised if a reply will be needed. Ruling to be made by mail. Status hearing set for 4/1/09 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 01/15/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 91 Filed: 1/15/2009, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 1/15/2009. Status hearing set for 5/20/2009 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice(tbk, ) (Entered: 01/15/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 90 Filed: 1/14/2009, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Tomas Petkus for presentment of motion to compel 89 before Honorable Susan E. Cox on 1/29/2009 at 09:30 AM. (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 89 Filed: 1/14/2009, Entered: None
MOTION by Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez to compel discovery compliance (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 88 Filed: 12/5/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motion to Withdraw 86 the appearance of Holly L. Tomehey as one of the counsel of record for the Town of Cicero is Granted. Notice of Motion date of 12/9/08 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. (jj, ) (Entered: 12/08/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 87 Filed: 12/3/2008, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Holly L. Tomchey for presentment of motion to withdraw 86 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 12/9/2008 at 09:15 AM. (Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 12/03/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 86 Filed: 12/3/2008, Entered: None
MOTION by Defendant Town of Cicero to withdraw (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 12/03/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 85 Filed: 11/18/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Status hearing held. The Court was advised of the status of discovery. The Town of Cicero will comply with outstanding discovery requests and production of documents by 11/24/08. Status hearing set for 1/14/09 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 11/19/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 84 Filed: 11/17/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: MOTION by Defendants Town of Cicero, Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez to suggest the death of Moises Zayas 82 is granted. Notice of Motion date of 11/18/08 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on said motion.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 11/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 83 Filed: 11/12/2008, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Karl Hammon Schook for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 82 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 11/18/2008 at 09:15 AM. (Schook, Karl) (Entered: 11/12/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 82 Filed: 11/12/2008, Entered: None
MOTION by Defendants Town of Cicero, Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez to suggest the death of Moises Zayas (Schook, Karl) (Entered: 11/12/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 81 Filed: 11/6/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Case called for status, no one appears. All of the parties appeared after court recessed. Due to all counsel having to appear in two other cases, status hearing set for 11/6/08 at 9:30 a.m. is stricken. Status hearing reset to 11/18/08 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 11/06/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 80 Filed: 10/28/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: The parties having submitted a proposed scheduling order, discovery schedule is entered as follows: All fact discovery will be completed by 2/27/09. Any motion(s) to compel regarding fact discovery should be filed as soon as possible. Plaintiff(s) will designate expert witnesses and provide the disclosure required pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(2) by 3/31/09. Defendant(s) will designate expert witnesses and provide the disclosure required pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(2) by 4/30/09. Plaintiff(s) will disclose any expert rebuttal opinion(s) by 5/29/09. Depositions of expert witnesses will be taken by and all expert discovery will be completed by 6/30/09. Any Daubert motions shall be filed 30 days after the close of expert discovery. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 10/28/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 79 Filed: 10/16/2008, Entered: None
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 9/18/2008 before the Honorable Susan E. Cox. Court Reporter Contact Information: Riki Schatell, 773-728-7281, schatell@sbcglobal.net. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 11/6/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/17/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/14/2009. (cem) (Entered: 10/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 78 Filed: 10/16/2008, Entered: None
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 9/05/2008 before the Honorable Susan E. Cox. Court Reporter Contact Information: Riki Schatell, 773-728-7281, schatell@sbcglobal.net. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 11/6/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/17/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/14/2009. (cem) (Entered: 10/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 77 Filed: 10/8/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 10/8/2008. Status hearing set for 1/15/2009 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 10/08/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 76 Filed: 10/2/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Motion hearing held regarding defendant's remaining interrogatory answers. Parties to comply with rulings outlined in open court. Parties to meet and confer then submit a proposed discovery schedule by 10/16/08 to this Court's Proposed Order Box. Defendant to answer contention interrogatories near the close of discovery. A date for these responses shall be set later. Status hearing set for 11/6/08 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 10/03/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 75 Filed: 10/1/2008, Entered: None
STATUS Report of Parties' Rule 37.2 Efforts Pursuant to the Court's 9/18/08 Order by Sindy Mejia (Sleper, Heidi) (Entered: 10/01/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 74 Filed: 9/23/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing date of 9/25/08 is stricken and Status hearing reset for 10/8/2008 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 09/23/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 73 Filed: 9/18/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Status hearing held. Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion to compel 62 is granted in part and denied in part as outlined in open court. Discovery responses limited to administrative support positions including those auxiliary police officers who performed these duties. Defendant to produce non-employee complaints against plaintiff's supervisor. Parties to submit a protective order to this Court's proposed order box regarding personnel files. Parties to meet and confer regarding defendant's interrogatory answers and report to Court on 10/2/08 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 72 Filed: 9/15/2008, Entered: None
NOTICE by Larry Dominick re answer to complaint 71 (Tobin, Craig) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 71 Filed: 9/15/2008, Entered: None
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Larry Dominick(Tobin, Craig) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 70 Filed: 9/5/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Motion hearing held on 9/5/08. The parties are to have a face-to-face meeting on 9/8/08 in an attempt to resolve plaintiff's motion to compel 62 . Status hearing set for 9/18/08 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 69 Filed: 9/3/2008, Entered: None
RESPONSE by Town of Cicero to MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to compel 62 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Cicero's Answer to Plaintiff's First Request for Production of Documents, # 2 Notice of Filing)(Spataro, George) (Entered: 09/03/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 68 Filed: 8/28/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Susan E. Cox: Hearing on plaintiff's motion to compel 62 set for 9/5/08 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 08/28/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 67 Filed: 8/27/2008, Entered: None
MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 8/27/2008:mailed notice(tbk, ) (Entered: 08/27/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 66 Filed: 8/27/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Pursuant to Memorandum Opinion and Order, dated 8/27/08, Defendant Dominick's motion to dismiss 26 is denied.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 08/27/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 65 Filed: 8/26/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Notice of Motion date of 8/28/08 on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel is stricken. Motion to Compel 62 is being referred to Magistrate Judge Cox. In light of referral to Magistrate Judge Cox, the status hearing date of 8/28/08 before Judge Dow is stricken and reset to 9/25/08 at 9:00a.m.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 08/26/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 64 Filed: 8/26/2008, Entered: None
Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Susan E. Cox for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: motion to compel 62 .(tbk, )Mailed notice. (Entered: 08/26/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 63 Filed: 8/25/2008, Entered: None
NOTICE of Motion by Dana L. Kurtz for presentment of motion to compel 62 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 8/28/2008 at 09:00 AM. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 08/25/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 62 Filed: 8/25/2008, Entered: None
MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to compel (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 08/25/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 61 Filed: 7/17/2008, Entered: None
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Status hearing held on 7/17/2008. Status hearing set for 8/28/2008 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 07/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 60 Filed: 5/1/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
MINUTE entry before Judge Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 5/1/2008. Status hearing set for 7/17/2008 at 09:00 AM.)Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 05/01/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 59 Filed: 4/16/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
MINUTE entry before Judge Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:On February 29, 2008, Defendant Town of Cicero filed a Motion to Structure Discovery (DE 47), asking that the Court (1) conduct discovery on Plaintiff's underlying constitutional claims against Individual Defendants while staying Monell policy discovery, then (2) after completion of discovery on Plaintiff's underlying claims against Individual Defendants, and only to the extent necessary and applicable, conduct Monelldiscovery. For the reasons set forth below, the Court denies Defendant's motion without prejudice to any objections Defendant has to specific discovery issued.Mailed notice (gej, ) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 58 Filed: 4/16/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
MINUTE entry before Judge Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing date of 4/17/08 is stricken and Status hearing reset for 5/1/2008 at 09:45 AM.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 04/16/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 57 Filed: 3/31/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
MINUTE entry before Judge Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Status hearing date of 4/2/08 is stricken and Status hearing reset for 4/17/2008 at 09:30 AM.mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 56 Filed: 3/25/2008, Entered: None
NOTICE by Town of Cicero re reply to response to motion 55 to structure discovery (Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
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REPLY by Town of Cicero to Response 54 to Motion to Structure Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- case law, # 2 Exhibit B Part 1- case law, # 3 Exhibit B part 2- case law)(Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
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RESPONSE by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia to Defendant's Motion to Structure Discovery 47 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 03/14/2008)
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NOTICE of Correction regarding attorney appearance 41 ; The entry is a duplicate of entry no. 40; The text of the entry has been edited and the PDF file has been replaced. (gmr, ) (Entered: 03/11/2008)
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RESPONSE by Sindy Mejiain Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Larry Dominick to dismiss 26 (Sleper, Heidi) (Entered: 03/05/2008)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.:Defendant Town of Cicero's motion (DE 47) for leave to file motion to structure discovery is granted. Briefing schedule on motion to structure discovery is amended as follows: response due by 3/14/08; reply due by 3/21/08. Ruling on motion to structure discovery will be by mail.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 03/03/2008)
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RE NOTICE of Motion by Holly L. Tomchey for presentment of motion for leave to file 47 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/4/2008 at 09:15 AM. (Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
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MOTION by Defendant Town of Cicero for leave to file Motion to Structure Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion to Structure Discovery)(Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
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NOTICE of Correction regarding MOTION by Defendant Town of Cicero for leave to file Motion to Structure Discovery 44 , notice of motion 45 . (gej, ) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
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NOTICE of Motion by Holly L. Tomchey for presentment of motion for leave to file 44 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 2/5/2008 at 09:15 AM. (Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
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MOTION by Defendant Town of Cicero for leave to file Motion to Structure Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion to Structure Discovery)(Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.: Status hearing held on 2/12/2008. Plaintiff's motion for default 15 is denied as moot. Initial 26(a) disclosures to be exchanged by 2/15/08.Filing of Motion to structure discovery due by 2/26/08; response due by 3/11/08; reply due by 3/18/08. Ruling on motion to structure discovery will be by mail. Status hearing set for 4/2/2008 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 02/12/2008)
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STATUS Report Joint by Sindy Mejia, Town of Cicero, Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez, Moises Zayas (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 02/07/2008)
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DUPLICATE entry of document no. 40. (gmr, ) (Entered: 02/07/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez, Moises Zayas by Karl H. Schook. (gej, ) (Entered: 02/06/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sindy Mejia by Heidi Karr Sleper (Sleper, Heidi) (Entered: 02/05/2008)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.:MOTION by Defendant Larry Dominick to dismiss 26 is taken under advisement. Plaintiff is given to and including 3/5/08 within which to respond to MOTION by Defendant Larry Dominick to dismiss 26 and defendant Larry Dominick is given until 3/19/08 to file a reply. Ruling on MOTION by Defendant Larry Dominick to dismiss 26 will be by mail.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez, Moises Zayas by Tomas Petkus for Karl H. Schook (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
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Amended NOTICE of Motion by Craig Daniel Tobin for presentment of motion to dismiss 26 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 2/5/2008 at 09:15 AM. (Tobin, Craig) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
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NOTICE by Town of Cicero re other 34 Attorney Appearance (Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Town of Cicero(Tomchey, Holly) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
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NOTICE of Motion by Craig Daniel Tobin for presentment of motion to dismiss 26 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on 2/5/2008 at 09:45 AM. (Tobin, Craig) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
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MOTION by Defendant Larry Dominick to dismiss (Tobin, Craig) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez, Moises Zayas by Tomas Petkus (Petkus, Tomas) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez, Moises Zayas by Craig Daniel Tobin (Tobin, Craig) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.: Status hearing held on 1/7/2008. Defendants are given to and including 1/28/08 in which to respond to the complaint. Motion for default judgment 15 is entered and continued to 2/12/08 at 9:00a.m.Status hearing set for 2/12/2008 at 09:00 AM.Mailed notice (tbk, ) (Entered: 01/07/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Town of Cicero by K. Austin Zimmer amended (Zimmer, K.) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Town of Cicero by Mark Antonio Scarlato amended (Scarlato, Mark) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Town of Cicero by K. Austin Zimmer (Zimmer, K.) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Town of Cicero by Mark Antonio Scarlato (Scarlato, Mark) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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NOTICE of Motion by Dana L. Kurtz for presentment of motion for default judgment 15 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 1/7/2008 at 12:00 PM. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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MOTION by Plaintiff Sindy Mejia for default judgment as to ALL Defendants (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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STATUS Report by Sindy Mejia (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sindy Mejia as to Moises Zayas on 12/3/2007, answer due 12/23/2007. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Rolando Hernandez as to Rolando Hernandez on 12/2/2007, answer due 12/22/2007. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sindy Mejia as to Larry Dominick on 12/3/2007, answer due 12/23/2007. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sindy Mejia as to Town of Cicero on 12/3/2007, answer due 12/23/2007. (Kurtz, Dana) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.:This case is set for Initial Status Hearing on 1/7/08 at 12:00p.m. before Judge Robert M. Dow, Jr. in Courtroom 1778. The parties shall comply with this Minute Order prior to appearing for the InitialStatus Hearing. The parties are requested to e-file and deliver a courtesy copy of the Joint Status Report to Courtroom Deputy Theresa Kinney (Room 1914) as soon as possible and not later than 72 hours before the Initial Status Hearing.Mailed notice (gej, ) (Entered: 12/10/2007)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to Judge Robert M. Dow, Jr for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Executive Committee on 12/6/07. Mailed notices.(amb, ) (Entered: 12/10/2007)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status report filing date of 12/17/2007 and settlement conference set for 12/20/2007 are vacated.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: 12/07/2007)
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :After review of the initial pleadings in this case, this Court has decided to hold an expedited settlement conference. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to immediately serve the complaint and exhaust all settlement possibilities for this lawsuit. Parties to file a joint status report on or before 12/17/2007. The Court will hold a settlement conference in chambers on 12/20/2007 at 3:00 PM. Clients with settlement authority are directed to appear or be available by telephone.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: 10/23/2007)
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SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Town of Cicero, Larry Dominick, Rolando Hernandez, Moises Zayas. (gej, ) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sindy Mejia by Dana L. Kurtz. (gej, ) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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COMPLAINT filed by Sindy Mejia; Jury Demand.(gej, ) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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