Rodriguez v. Hanson Landscape & Design

Federal Civil Lawsuit Illinois Northern District Court, Case No. 1:17-cv-00965
District Judge John Robert Blakey, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Gilberto Rodriguez, Plaintiff

Represented by Billhorn Law Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY John William Billhorn +1 312 853 1450 jbillhorn@billhornlaw.com

Represented by Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Neil Kelley +1 312 784 3541 nkelley@flapillinois.org
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Neil Kelley +1 312 784 3541 nkelley@flapillinois.org
Space Alexandria Dolores Santistevan +1 312 784 3541 litigation@flapillinois.org
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No Logo Hanson Landscape & Design, Defendant

Represented by Huck Bouma PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY Brian K LaFratta +1 630 221 1755 +1 630 221 1756 blafratta@huckbouma.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Edward J Sedlacek +1 630 221 1755 esedlacek@huckbouma.com
Space Edward J Sedlacek +1 630 221 1755 esedlacek@huckbouma.com
Space Jenna Nicole Wadulak jwadulak@huckbouma.com
Other Parties
No Logo Dustin Hanson, Claimant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Brian K LaFratta
Space Edward J Sedlacek
Space Jenna Nicole Wadulak

Represented by Huck Bouma PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY Brian K LaFratta +1 630 221 1755 +1 630 221 1756 blafratta@huckbouma.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Edward J Sedlacek +1 630 221 1755 esedlacek@huckbouma.com
Attributes
Citation Section 29 U.S.C. § 201
Nature of Suit 710 - Labor: Fair Labor Standards Act
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Timeline
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 6/15/2017, Entered: None Unknown Document TypeCourt Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held and continued to 8/22/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Defendants' Motion to Vacate Default 13 is granted. Default against defendant entered on 6/6/2017 is hereby vacated. Parties reported on the status of discovery and are on track to meet the discovery deadline. Parties are directed to contact Judge Blakey's courtroom deputy if a referral for a settlement conference before the designated magistrate judge is desired. Mailed notice (gel, ) (Entered: 06/16/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required)  Filed: 2/6/2017, Entered: None Unknown Document Type
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John Robert Blakey. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. (ags, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 49 Filed: 12/20/2018, Entered: 12/20/2018
ORDER GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSING CLAIMS WITH PREJUDICE Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 12/20/2018. Mailed notice(gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 48 Filed: 11/29/2018, Entered: 12/20/2018
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 11/29/18. The parties' joint motion for final approval of the parties' stipulation and agreement to settle class action claims 45 is granted. Enter Final Approval Order. In light of the settlement, the Court hereby dismisses this case without prejudice. The dismissal will convert to a dismissal with prejudice on December 19, 2019, or after all administrative processes have been completed, whichever occurs first. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 47 Filed: 10/19/2018, Entered: 10/19/2018
NOTICE of Motion by Alexandria Dolores Santistevan for presentment of motion for settlement 45 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 11/29/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Santistevan, Alexandria)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 46 Filed: 10/19/2018, Entered: 10/19/2018
MEMORANDUM by Gilberto Rodriguez in support of motion for settlement 45 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Joint Stipulation and Agreement to Settle Class Action Claims, # 2 Exhibit Amendment to Joint Stipulation and Agreement to Settle Class Action Claims, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Fees, # 4 Exhibit Declaration from ALCS, # 5 Text of Proposed Order Draft Approval Order)(Santistevan, Alexandria)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 45 Filed: 10/19/2018, Entered: 10/19/2018
MOTION by Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez for settlement Motion for Final Approval (Santistevan, Alexandria)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 44 Filed: 9/19/2018, Entered: 9/19/2018
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez by Alexandria Dolores Santistevan (Corrected) (Santistevan, Alexandria)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 43 Filed: 9/18/2018, Entered: 9/18/2018
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez by Alexandria Dolores Santistevan (Santistevan, Alexandria)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 42 Filed: 8/10/2018, Entered: 8/10/2018
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Attorney Neil Kelley's motion for leave to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiff 40 is granted. The 8/14/18 Notice of Motion date is stricken, and the parties need not appear. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 41 Filed: 8/7/2018, Entered: 8/7/2018
NOTICE of Motion by Neil Kelley for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 40 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 8/14/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 8/7/2018, Entered: 8/7/2018
MOTION by Attorney Neil Kelley to withdraw as attorney for Gilberto Rodriguez. No party information provided (Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 5/22/2018, Entered: 5/22/2018
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/22/2018. Mailed notice(gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 5/22/2018, Entered: 5/22/2018
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion and status hearing held on 5/22/2018. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary approval of class settlement 35 is granted. Enter Preliminary Approval Order. Hearing set for 11/29/2018 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 5/18/2018, Entered: 5/18/2018
NOTICE of Motion by Neil Kelley for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 35 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/22/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 5/18/2018, Entered: 5/18/2018
MEMORANDUM by Gilberto Rodriguez in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 35 Jointly (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Stipulation and Agreement, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A Proposed Notice and Claim form)(Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 5/18/2018, Entered: 5/18/2018
MOTION by Plaintiff Gilberto RodriguezPreliminary Approval of Class Settlement Jointly (Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 5/10/2018, Entered: 5/10/2018
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 5/10/2018. Any motion for approval of Class Action Settlement shall be filed on or before 5/18/2018 and, consistent with this Court's standing orders, the parties shall submit an agreed proposed order to the proposed order inbox. Status and motion hearing set for 5/22/2018 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 4/26/2018, Entered: 4/27/2018 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: Status hearing held on 4/26/18. Plaintiff's counsel appeared and reported the parties are finalizing settlement documentation. All matters relating to the referral of this matter having been addressed, this case is returned to the District Judge. Referral terminated. Mailed notice (ber, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 4/12/2018, Entered: 4/12/2018 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: Status hearing held on 4/12/18 and continued to 4/26/18 at 10:45 a.m. The parties report they have resolved the case in principle and are exchanging settlement documentation. Accordingly, the settlement conference set for 4/25/18 is stricken. If a motion for approval of the settlement is filed prior to 4/26/18, the status hearing before Judge Gilbert will be stricken with no appearance required. Mailed notice (ber, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 3/6/2018, Entered: 3/6/2018
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: At Defendants' request, and with the agreement of Plaintiff, Defendants' settlement letter shall be delivered to Plaintiff, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 4/2/18. The status hearing set for 3/13/18 is stricken and reset to 4/12/18 at 10:30 a.m. If the parties resolve the case, counsel may jointly contact the Court's courtroom deputy to release the settlement conference date. Mailed notice (ber, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 2/2/2018, Entered: 2/2/2018 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: In light of the continued proceedings before Magistrate Judge Gilbert, the status hearing previously set for 3/8/2018 is hereby stricken and reset to 5/10/2018 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Status will be stricken if Parties file dismissal documents prior to the next hearing. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 1/31/2018, Entered: 2/1/2018
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: Initial status hearing held on 1/31/18 and continued to 3/13/18 at 10:00 a.m. Settlement conference set for 4/25/18 at 1:30 p.m. Plaintiff's settlement letter shall be delivered to Defendants, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 2/21/18. Defendants' settlement letter shall be delivered to Plaintiff, with a copy delivered to the Court, in chambers, on or before 3/7/18. Settlement letters are not to be filed on the CM-ECF system. Mailed notice (ber, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 1/31/2018, Entered: 1/31/2018
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design by Jenna Nicole Wadulak (Wadulak, Jenna)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 1/16/2018, Entered: 1/16/2018 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Gilbert to conduct a settlement conference. Status hearing scheduled for 1/31/18 at 10:30 a.m. Prior to the status hearing, the parties shall familiarize themselves with the subjects referenced in Magistrate Judge Gilbert's Standing Order for Settlement Conference posted on the Court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Judges as applicable to referral cases. Mailed notice (ber, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 1/9/2018, Entered: 1/9/2018
Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. (gel, )Mailed notice.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 1/9/2018, Entered: 1/9/2018 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 1/9/2018. Plaintiff's motion to bar witnesses 23 is denied without prejudice. Based upon the representation of the parties, this case will be referred to the Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference. Status hearing set for 3/8/2018 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 1/8/2018, Entered: 1/8/2018
Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by Neil Kelley for presentment of motion to bar 23 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 1/16/2018 at 09:45 AM. (Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 1/8/2018, Entered: 1/8/2018
MOTION by Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez to bar Witnesses (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 12/13/2017, Entered: 12/13/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to completed discovery 20 is granted. Discovery deadline will be extended for the limited purpose of taking Plaintiff's deposition only. Plaintiff's deposition shall be completed on or before 1/9/2018. Status hearing previously set for 12/14/2017 is reset for 1/9/2018 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Motion hearing set for 12/19/2017 is stricken. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 12/11/2017, Entered: 12/11/2017
Unopposed NOTICE of Motion by Brian K LaFratta for presentment of motion for extension of time to complete discovery 20 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 12/19/2017 at 09:45 AM. (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 12/11/2017, Entered: 12/11/2017
MOTION by Defendants Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design for extension of time to complete discovery cutoff (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 7/27/2017, Entered: 7/27/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Defendant's agreed motion for extension of time to complete discovery 17 is granted. Discovery shall be completed on or before 12/15/2017. Motion hearing set for 8/1/2017 is stricken. Status hearing set for 8/29/2017 is reset for 12/14/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Mailed notice (gel, ) Modified on 8/24/2017 (gel, ).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 7/26/2017, Entered: 7/26/2017
NOTICE of Motion by Brian K LaFratta for presentment of extension of time 17 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 8/1/2017 at 09:45 AM. (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 7/26/2017, Entered: 7/26/2017
MOTION by Defendants Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design for extension of time of Discovery Cutoff (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 7/21/2017, Entered: 7/21/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: On the Court's own motion, the status hearing set for 8/22/2017 is reset for 8/29/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 6/15/2017, Entered: 6/16/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held and continued to 8/22/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Defendants' Motion to Vacate Default 13 is granted. Default against defendant entered on 6/6/2017 is hereby vacated. Parties reported on the status of discovery and are on track to meet the discovery deadline. Parties are directed to contact Judge Blakey's courtroom deputy if a referral for a settlement conference before the designated magistrate judge is desired. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 6/6/2017, Entered: 6/6/2017
NOTICE of Motion by Brian K LaFratta for presentment of motion to vacate 13 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 6/15/2017 at 09:45 AM. (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 6/6/2017, Entered: 6/6/2017
MOTION by Defendants Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design to vacate Default Order entered June 6, 2017 (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 6/6/2017, Entered: 6/6/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 6/6/2017. Defense counsel failed to appear and failed to notify Chambers of any scheduling conflicts. The Court enters default against defendant. Case reset for status on 6/15/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Defense counsel ordered to appear at the next court date. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 4/26/2017, Entered: 4/26/2017
ANSWER to Complaint by Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design(LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 4/18/2017, Entered: 4/18/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez by Neil Kelley (Kelley, Neil)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 4/5/2017, Entered: 4/5/2017
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 4/5/2017. Oral motion for an extension of time to file answer or other responsive pleading is granted and shall be filed on or before 4/26/2017. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures shall be completed on or before 5/15/2017. Written discovery shall issue on or before 5/15/2017. Fact discovery shall be completed on or before 8/15/2017. Status hearing set for 6/6/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 3/27/2017, Entered: 3/27/2017
STATUS Report Parties' Joint Initial Status Report by Gilberto Rodriguez (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing)(Billhorn, John)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 3/27/2017, Entered: 3/27/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design by Edward J Sedlacek (Sedlacek, Edward)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 3/27/2017, Entered: 3/27/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Dustin Hanson, Hanson Landscape & Design by Brian K LaFratta (LaFratta, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 3/10/2017, Entered: 3/10/2017
WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Gilberto Rodriguez. Dustin Hanson waiver sent on 2/8/2017, answer due 4/10/2017; Hanson Landscape & Design waiver sent on 2/8/2017, answer due 4/10/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing)(Billhorn, John)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 2/8/2017, Entered: 2/8/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable John Robert Blakey. An initial status conference is set for 4/5/2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. The parties are advised to review and strictly comply with the Court's standing order concerning initial status conferences and the filing of the initial status report (which, in this case, will be due no later than 3/27/2017). The standing order and the template for the initial status report are available on the Court's homepage at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Compliance with this standing order, and all of the Court's standing orders, is expected and required. By way of preliminary information, the Court expects attorneys to appear at all set dates. If an attorney has a conflict with a set date, the attorney must notify Judge Blakey's Courtroom Deputy, Gloria Lewis, at (312) 818-6699. If appropriate, the Court will then reset the matter. Advising opposing counsel of a conflict is not a substitute for communicating with the Court. Attorneys who fail to appear and fail to notify the Courtroom Deputy of any conflict may be subject to sanctions. Additionally, the parties are strongly encouraged to consider consenting to proceed before the assigned United States Magistrate Judge. Should the parties elect to do so, they should notify Mrs. Lewis, and the case will be reassigned upon receipt of the signed consent form. Mailed notice (gel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 2/6/2017, Entered: 2/6/2017
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez by John William Billhorn (Billhorn, John)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 2/6/2017, Entered: 2/6/2017
CIVIL Cover Sheet (Billhorn, John)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 2/6/2017, Entered: 2/6/2017
COMPLAINT GILBERTO RODRIGUEZ, on behalf of himself, and all other similarly situated plaintiffs known and unknown, v. HANSON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN A/K/A HANSON LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION INC. AND DUSTIN HANSON, INDIVIDUALLY filed by Gilberto Rodriguez; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-12829314. (Attachments: # 1 Consent of Plaintiff Gilberto Rodriguez)(Billhorn, John)
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