Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago v. Columbia College Chicago

Federal Civil Lawsuit Illinois Northern District Court, Case No. 1:17-cv-04203
District Judge Honorable Amy J. St. Eve, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago, Plaintiff

Represented by Despres Schwartz & Geoghegan

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space THOMAS H. GEOGHEGAN +1 312 372 2511 +1 312 372 7391 tgeoghegan@dsgchicago.com
Space Michael P Persoon +1 312 372 2511 +1 312 372 7391 mpersoon@dsgchicago.com
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No Logo Columbia College Chicago, Defendant

Represented by Cozen O'Connor, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph E. Tilson +1 312 474 7880 jtilson@cozen.com

Represented by Littler Mendelson, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Orly Henry +1 312 876 1700 +1 312 876 1155 ohenry@dykema.com
Attributes
Nature of Suit 110 - Contract - Insurance
Cause Section 29 U.S.C. § 185 Labor
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 12/21/2017, Entered: 12/22/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Judge Status hearing held. Parties reported that they have a signed settlement agreement. All matters relating to the referral of this matter having been resolved, this case is returned to the District Judge. Referral terminated. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 12/21/2017, Entered: 12/21/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve:Status hearing held on 12/21/2017. In light of settlement, this case is hereby dismissed with leave to reinstate as to the limited category of grievances stated in open court until 3/21/18. After 3/21/18, said dismissal will automatically convert to a dismissal with prejudice. All other dates and deadlines are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 12/13/2017, Entered: 12/13/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Judge Status hearing held and continued to 12/21/17 at 9:15 a.m. to allow the parties time to finalize settlement agreement. If a stipulation of dismissal is filed prior to that date, the status hearing will be stricken and no appearance will be necessary. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 12/13/2017, Entered: 12/13/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve:Status hearing held on 12/13/2017 and continued to 12/21/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 11/28/2017, Entered: 11/28/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Status hearing set for 11/29/17 is stricken and reset to 12/13/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 11/22/2017, Entered: 11/28/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Judge Status hearing held. Parties have reached a settlement in this matter. Material terms of settlement reviewed and affirmed on the record. Parties to memorialize terms in a written settlement agreement. Status hearing set for 12/13/17 at 9:15 a.m. If a stipulation of dismissal is filed prior to that date, the status hearing will be stricken and no appearance will be necessary. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/20/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Status hearing set for 11/21/17 is stricken and reset to 11/22/17 at 10:00 a.m in order to place settlement terms on the record, or other proceedings as appropriate. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 11/16/2017, Entered: 11/16/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Status hearing set for 11/20/17 is stricken and reset to 11/29/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 11/15/2017, Entered: 11/16/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Settlement conference held. The parties have made substantial progress towards a settlement as to all issues. Status hearing set for 11/21/17 at 10:00 a.m in order to place settlement terms on the record, or other proceedings as appropriate. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 11/6/2017, Entered: 11/6/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: At the parties' request, Status hearing set for 11/8/17 is stricken and reset to 11/20/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 11/1/2017, Entered: 11/1/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Minute entry # 28 is amended as follows: The parties may, but are not required to, file any supplemental settlement letters with the Court. Based on the Court's involvement in several settlement conferences and familiarity with the issues, the Court is not requiring any submissions in advance of the scheduled settlement conference. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 10/31/2017, Entered: 10/31/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Status hearing set for 10/31/17 is stricken. The parties have confirmed a settlement conference for 11/15/17 at 10:30 a.m. Plaintiff's settlement letter shall be delivered to Defendant, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 11/1/17. Defendant's settlement letter shall be delivered to Plaintiff, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 11/8/17. The parties can submit their respective documents by email to Proposed_Order_Weisman@ilnd.uscourts.gov. However, please note that settlement letters are not to be filed on the CM-ECF system. Parties have no objections to the court having ex parte discussions with counsel in advance of the settlement conference if the court believes such conversations would be warranted. The Court looks forward to meeting with parties at the upcoming settlement conference. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 10/24/2017, Entered: 10/24/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Status hearing set for 11/7/17 is stricken and reset to 11/8/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 10/20/2017, Entered: 10/25/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Plaintiff's counsel advised the Court this client is unavailable to attend the settlement conference due to a scheduling conflict. The settlement conference set for 11/3/17 is stricken. Status hearing set for 10/31/17 at 9:15 a.m. If the parties jointly contact Courtroom Deputy, Alyssia Owens at Alyssia_Owens@ilnd.uscourts.gov by noon on 10/27/17 with proposed agreed dates all parties and their clients are available for a settlement conference the status hearing will be stricken. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 10/17/2017, Entered: 10/17/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Judge Status hearing held. The parties advised the Court that they are still negotiating a final settlement. Continued settlement conference set for Friday, November 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 10/17/2017, Entered: 10/17/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Status hearing set for 10/19/17 is stricken and reset to 11/7/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 9/27/2017, Entered: 9/27/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Status hearing set for 9/28/17 is stricken and reset to 10/19/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 9/27/2017, Entered: 9/27/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Settlement conference held. All parties appeared. The parties have reached an agreement in principle. Due to the complexity of the dispute and the proposed resolution, no agreement has been placed on the record. The parties are to exchange a written settlement agreement to formalize the agreement. Status hearing set for 10/17/17 at 1:30 p.m. If the parties have not jointly signed a written settlement agreement by the status date, the parties are to be prepared to place the material terms of the settlement on the record at the status hearing. See Lynch Inc. v. SamataMason Inc., 279 F.3d 487, 490 (7th Cir. 2002) (holding that oral settlement agreements are enforceable under Illinois law, and state law controls enforceability of settlement agreements as to federal claims). The Court thanks counsel for the professionalism in resolving this matter. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 9/15/2017, Entered: 9/18/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Settlement conference held. Settlement conference continued to 9/27/17 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 9/1/2017, Entered: 9/1/2017
NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) , filed by Plaintiff Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago. (Persoon, Michael)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 8/31/2017, Entered: 8/31/2017
NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) , filed by Defendant Columbia College Chicago. (Henry, Orly)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 8/7/2017, Entered: 8/7/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: At the parties request, the status hearing set for 8/8/17 is stricken. The parties have confirmed a settlement conference for 9/15/17 at 2:00 p.m. Plaintiff's settlement letter shall be delivered to Defendant, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 9/1/17. Defendant's settlement letter shall be delivered to Plaintiff, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 9/8/17. The parties can submit their respective documents by email to Proposed_Order_Weisman@ilnd.uscourts.gov. However, please note that settlement letters are not to be filed on the CM-ECF system. Parties have no objections to the court having ex parte discussions with counsel in advance of the settlement conference if the court believes such conversations would be warranted. The Court looks forward to meeting with parties at the upcoming settlement conference. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 7/26/2017, Entered: 7/26/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve:Status hearing held on 7/26/2017 and continued to 9/28/2017 at 08:30 AM. Mandatory initial discovery disclosures shall be made by 8/31/17. Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 7/25/2017, Entered: 7/25/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman to conduct a settlement conference and discuss general issues related to settlement. Status hearing set for 8/8/17 at 9:15 a.m. Prior to the status hearing, the Court respectfully requests that counsel consult the Court's standing order on settlement conferences and related materials in advance of the status hearing. Judge Weisman generally conducts settlement conferences Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at either 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other dates and times may be available as required by the Court or the parties. The Court specifically requests that counsel have available dates for all necessary parties in advance of the status hearing, and to the extent possible, consult with opposing counsel in an attempt to identify mutually convenient and feasible dates for the settlement conference. Mailed notice (ao,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 7/25/2017, Entered: 7/25/2017
Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable M. David Weisman for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference.(kef, )Mailed notice.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 7/24/2017, Entered: 7/24/2017
STATUS Report (joint initial) by Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago (Persoon, Michael)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 7/21/2017, Entered: 7/21/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Status hearing set for 7/27/17 is stricken and reset to 7/26/2017 at 08:30 AM.Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 7/20/2017, Entered: 7/20/2017
ANSWER to Complaint by Columbia College Chicago(Henry, Orly)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 6/23/2017, Entered: 6/23/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time 9 is granted. Defendant shall answer or otherwise plead by 7/20/17. Rule 26 Report shall be filed by 7/24/17. Status hearing set for 7/17/17 is stricken and reset to 7/27/17 at 8:30 a.m. No appearance is required on the 6/28/17 notice motion date. Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 6/22/2017, Entered: 6/22/2017
NOTICE of Motion by Orly Michal Henry for presentment of extension of time 9 before Honorable Amy J. St. Eve on 6/28/2017 at 08:30 AM. (Henry, Orly)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 6/22/2017, Entered: 6/22/2017
MOTION by Defendant Columbia College Chicago for extension of time to File Responsive Pleading (Unopposed) (Henry, Orly)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 6/22/2017, Entered: 6/22/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Columbia College Chicago by Orly Michal Henry (Henry, Orly)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 6/22/2017, Entered: 6/22/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Columbia College Chicago by Joseph E. Tilson (Tilson, Joseph)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 6/8/2017, Entered: 6/8/2017
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago as to Columbia College Chicago on 6/8/2017, answer due 6/29/2017. (Persoon, Michael)
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Blank  Filed: 6/6/2017, Entered: 6/6/2017
SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Columbia College Chicago (pg, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 6/6/2017, Entered: 6/6/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago by Thomas Howard Geoghegan (Geoghegan, Thomas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 6/6/2017, Entered: 6/6/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve: Initial status hearing set for 7/17/17 at 8:30 a.m. in courtroom 1241. Parties shall refer to Judge St. Eve's web page at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov and file a Rule 26(f) Initial Status Report by 7/12/17 as set forth in the Rule 26(f) Report procedure. If the defendant has not been served as of 7/12/17, the Court will continue the filing date for the Rule 26(f) Report until the defendant is served. Mailed notice (kef, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 6/5/2017, Entered: 6/5/2017
NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP). The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes the (MIDP) Standing Order. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. In cases subject to the pilot, all parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the Standing Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the Standing Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties and the Standing Order) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (mma, )
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Blank  Filed: 6/2/2017, Entered: 6/2/2017
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. (meg, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 6/2/2017, Entered: 6/2/2017
CIVIL Cover Sheet (Persoon, Michael)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 6/2/2017, Entered: 6/2/2017
COMPLAINT filed by Part-time Faculty Association at Columbia College Chicago; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-13241071. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Persoon, Michael)
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