Case: Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company, Inc.

3:06-cv-02322 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: Dec. 15, 2006

Closed Date: June 18, 2009

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Case Summary

This lawsuit came on the heels of immigration raids conducted by federal authorities at Swift meat packing plants throughout the country. Shortly after the raids, on December 15, 2006, a group of Swift employees filed a class action lawsuit against their employer, Swift Beef Company, Inc., and related companies, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Plaintiffs' complaint alleged that Swift engaged in a longstanding scheme to hire undocumented immigrants for the expres…

This lawsuit came on the heels of immigration raids conducted by federal authorities at Swift meat packing plants throughout the country. Shortly after the raids, on December 15, 2006, a group of Swift employees filed a class action lawsuit against their employer, Swift Beef Company, Inc., and related companies, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Plaintiffs' complaint alleged that Swift engaged in a longstanding scheme to hire undocumented immigrants for the express purpose of depressing employee wages. In furtherance of its scheme Swift recruited undocumented immigrants to work in its plants and assisted in providing them fake immigration documents.

Plaintiffs, who were represented by private counsel, alleged violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961 et seq.; Immigration Reform and Control Act, 8 U.S.C. §§ 1324 et seq.; and § 274 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. They sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as statutory damages and exemplary damages in the amount of $23 million. Defendants responded by moving to dismiss the case.

For reasons that are not apparent from the PACER docket, on October 4, 2007, the parties agreed to dismiss without prejudice two of the defendants, Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Inc. and HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC.

On December 20, 2007, the Court (Judge David C. Godbey) granted in part and denied in part defendants' motion to dismiss. The Court found that while the plaintiffs had adequately pled a claim for harboring illegal aliens under RICO, they had not pled their claim for hiring illegal aliens with sufficient factual support to satisfy the standard detailed by the Supreme Court in Bell Atlantic Corporation v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544 (2007). Since plaintiffs had not alleged that defendants had actual knowledge that the illegal aliens hired had been smuggled into the country, the Court found that their illegal hiring claim was inadequate and therefore dismissed it.

Plaintiffs amended their complaint on March 14, 2008, but the Court (Judge Godbey) again dismissed their illegal hiring claims on May 28, finding that they remained insufficiently specific.

Following some discovery disputes, plaintiffs moved for class certification on October 6, 2008. The Court (Judge Godbey) denied the motion on January 13, 2009, finding that the proposed class of all Swift employees who had the legal right to work in the United States was not clearly ascertainable, as it would not be possible to determine who belonged without "an extensive factual inquiry into thousands of employees' work authorization."

The next entry on the docket is on June 18, 2009, when the parties entered an unexplained stipulation for dismissal with prejudice. The case was terminated on the same day.

Summary Authors

Christopher Schad (6/11/2012)

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People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Cano, Claudia M. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Allen, Thomas F. Jr. (Texas)

Blanchard, Aimee (Texas)

Carroll, Kenneth Edwin (Texas)

Castle, Robert M. III (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:06-cv-02322

Docket (PACER)

Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company Inc.

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

Docket
30

3:06-cv-02322

Joint Stipulation of Dismissal Without Prejudice of Defendants Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Inc. and HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC

Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company, Inc.

Aug. 22, 2007

Aug. 22, 2007

Pleading / Motion / Brief
45

3:06-cv-02322

Order [Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendants' Motion to Dismiss]

Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

Order/Opinion
54

3:06-cv-02322

Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint

Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company, Inc.

March 14, 2008

March 14, 2008

Complaint
65

3:06-cv-02322

Order [Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Illegal Hiring Claims in Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint]

May 28, 2008

May 28, 2008

Order/Opinion
91

3:06-cv-02322

Order [Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification]

Jan. 13, 2009

Jan. 13, 2009

Order/Opinion
92

3:06-cv-02322

Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice

June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/12387008/valenzuela-v-swift-beef-company-inc/

Last updated April 6, 2025, 11:06 a.m.

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Complaint

Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

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Paper Case Designation Order

Dec. 18, 2006

Dec. 18, 2006

PACER
3

Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement

Dec. 19, 2006

Dec. 19, 2006

RECAP
4

Amended Complaint

Dec. 28, 2006

Dec. 28, 2006

RECAP
5

Summons Issued

Feb. 21, 2007

Feb. 21, 2007

PACER
6

Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

PACER
7

Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

March 7, 2007

March 7, 2007

PACER
8

Summons Returned

March 7, 2007

March 7, 2007

PACER
9

Summons Returned

March 7, 2007

March 7, 2007

PACER
10

Summons Returned

March 7, 2007

March 7, 2007

PACER
11

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

March 9, 2007

March 9, 2007

PACER
12

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

March 12, 2007

March 12, 2007

PACER
13

Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

March 30, 2007

March 30, 2007

PACER
14

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

April 2, 2007

April 2, 2007

PACER
15

Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

April 4, 2007

April 4, 2007

PACER
16

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer

April 6, 2007

April 6, 2007

PACER
17

Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 19, 2007

April 19, 2007

PACER
18

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 20, 2007

April 20, 2007

PACER
19

Motion to Dismiss

1 Proposed Order

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April 30, 2007

April 30, 2007

PACER
20

Motion to Dismiss

1 Affidavit Declaration of Douglas W. Schult

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April 30, 2007

April 30, 2007

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21

Order

May 1, 2007

May 1, 2007

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22

Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

May 21, 2007

May 21, 2007

PACER
23

Order for Scheduling Order Proposal

May 21, 2007

May 21, 2007

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24

Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply

May 24, 2007

May 24, 2007

PACER
25

Status Report

June 18, 2007

June 18, 2007

PACER
26

Order

July 5, 2007

July 5, 2007

PACER
27

Notice of Attorney Appearance

July 6, 2007

July 6, 2007

PACER
28

Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Aug. 6, 2007

Aug. 6, 2007

PACER
29

Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

PACER
30

Motion to Dismiss

Aug. 22, 2007

Aug. 22, 2007

PACER
31

Response/Objection

Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

RECAP
32

Appendix in Support

Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

PACER
33

Appendix in Support

Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

PACER
34

Appendix in Support

Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

PACER
35

Appendix in Support

Aug. 24, 2007

Aug. 24, 2007

PACER
36

Motion to Withdraw

Aug. 29, 2007

Aug. 29, 2007

PACER
37

xx (retired) Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 30, 2007

Aug. 30, 2007

PACER
38

xx (retired) Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 30, 2007

Aug. 30, 2007

PACER
39

xx (retired) Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 30, 2007

Aug. 30, 2007

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40

Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Sept. 4, 2007

Sept. 4, 2007

PACER
41

Order on Motion to Withdraw

Sept. 4, 2007

Sept. 4, 2007

PACER
42

Reply

Sept. 7, 2007

Sept. 7, 2007

PACER
43

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Sept. 18, 2007

Sept. 18, 2007

PACER
44

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Oct. 4, 2007

Oct. 4, 2007

PACER
45

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 20 Motion to Dismiss. See order for specifics. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 12/20/2007) (axm) (Entered: 12/20/2007)

Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

RECAP
46

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company (Eberle, Brian) (Entered: 01/10/2008)

Jan. 10, 2008

Jan. 10, 2008

PACER
47

CLASS CERTIFICATION SCHEDULING ORDER. Plaintiffs must serve on defendants (but NOT file with the Court) their motion for class certification within 45 days of this Order. The motion must comply with Local Rule 23.2 (except paragraph (f)), and must be accompanied by all supporting evidence, including expert testimony, if any, and supporting brief. The Court will consider class certification on written submission on August 22, 2008 (the "Submission Date"). The Court may, at its discretion, by separate order set a hearing on class certification. See order for details. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on January 16, 2008) (jyg) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

Jan. 16, 2008

Jan. 16, 2008

PACER
48

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles W Miller for Eric D. Pearson on behalf of Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios. (Miller, Charles) (Entered: 02/08/2008)

Feb. 8, 2008

Feb. 8, 2008

PACER
49

MOTION to Extend Deadlines in the Court's Class Certification Scheduling Order by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios (Attachments: # 1 Appendix) (Miller, Charles) Modified on 2/12/2008 (klm). (Entered: 02/11/2008)

Feb. 11, 2008

Feb. 11, 2008

PACER
50

ORDER as to 49 Motion To Extend Time. Responses due by 2/22/2008. Motion Hearing set for 2/25/2008 04:30 PM before Judge David C Godbey. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 2/15/08) (tln) (Entered: 02/15/2008)

Feb. 15, 2008

Feb. 15, 2008

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 49 MOTION to Extend Deadlines in the Court's Class Certification Scheduling Order. (Youle, Robert) Modified on 2/25/2008 (klm). (Entered: 02/22/2008)

Feb. 22, 2008

Feb. 22, 2008

PACER
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Appendix in Support filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 51 Response in Opposition (Youle, Robert) (Entered: 02/22/2008)

Feb. 22, 2008

Feb. 22, 2008

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David C Godbey: Discovery Hearing as to Plaintiff's motion to extend deadlines in the Court's Class Certification Scheduling Order held on 02/25/2008. An order will be entered at a later date. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Michael Heygood and Eric Pearson; Defense - Ken Carroll and Rob Youle. (Court Reporter Linda Robbins.) Time in Court: 5 minutes. NO PDF ATTACHED - THIS IS A VIRTUAL MINUTE ENTRY. (cxj)

Feb. 25, 2008

Feb. 25, 2008

PACER
53

AMENDED CLASS CERTIFICATION SCHEDULING ORDER. (See Order for specifics) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 3/11/08) (skt) (Entered: 03/12/2008)

March 11, 2008

March 11, 2008

PACER
54

Second Amended Complaint against all defendants filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios. (Miller, Charles) Modified on 3/18/2008 (lmp). (Entered: 03/14/2008)

March 14, 2008

March 14, 2008

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit A) (Sturhahn, Jerome) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

PACER
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JOINT STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER. (see order for specifics) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 3/28/08) (tln) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

March 28, 2008

March 28, 2008

PACER
57

MOTION to Dismiss Portions of the Second Amended Complaint by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company (Youle, Robert) (Entered: 03/31/2008)

March 31, 2008

March 31, 2008

PACER
58

Appendix in Support filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Portions of the Second Amended Complaint (Youle, Robert) (Entered: 03/31/2008)

March 31, 2008

March 31, 2008

PACER
59

Stipulated MOTION to Modify Amended Class Certification 53 Scheduling Order by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Youle, Robert) Modified on 4/8/2008 (axm). (Entered: 04/07/2008)

April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

PACER
60

ORDER granting 59 Stipulated Motion to Modify the Amended Class Certification Scheduling Order. The Amended Scheduling Order is modified to extend the Submission Date set forth in paragraph 1 by 45 days from August 22 until October 6, 2008. All other provisions of the Amended Scheduling Order shall remain unchanged. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 4/10/2008) (axm) (Entered: 04/11/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

PACER
61

RESPONSE filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Portions of the Second Amended Complaint and Brief in Support (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

April 16, 2008

April 16, 2008

PACER
62

REPLY BRIEF filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Portions of the Second Amended Complaint (Youle, Robert) Modified on 5/1/2008 (jrb). (Entered: 05/01/2008)

May 1, 2008

May 1, 2008

PACER
63

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Motion for Class Certification filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

May 28, 2008

May 28, 2008

PACER
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Appendix in Support filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Motion for Class Certification (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

May 28, 2008

May 28, 2008

PACER
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ORDER granting 57 Defendants Swift Beef Company, Inc. and Swift & Company's Motion to Dismiss Portions of the Second Amended Complaint. Accordingly, the Court once again dismisses Plaintiffs' illegal hiring claims, this time with prejudice. (see order) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 5/28/08) (klm) (Entered: 05/29/2008)

May 28, 2008

May 28, 2008

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Motion for Class Certification (Youle, Robert) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

June 17, 2008

June 17, 2008

PACER
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MOTION to Compel and Request/MOTION for Expedited Hearing filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company with Brief in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Eberle, Brian) Modified on 6/24/2008 (jyg). (Entered: 06/23/2008)

June 23, 2008

June 23, 2008

PACER
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Appendix in Support filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 67 MOTION to Compel and Request/MOTION for Expedited Hearing, and Brief in Support (Eberle, Brian) Modified on 6/24/2008 (jyg). (Entered: 06/23/2008)

June 23, 2008

June 23, 2008

PACER
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ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that an expedited hearing is scheduled in this case on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. on Defendants' Motion to Compel filed June 23, 2008. Plaintiffs' response should be filed on or before July 3, 2008. (See Order for specifics) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 6/27/08) (skt) (Entered: 06/27/2008)

June 27, 2008

June 27, 2008

PACER
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RESPONSE filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 67 MOTION to Compel and Brief in Support (Pearson, Eric) Modified on 7/3/2008 (skt). (Entered: 07/02/2008)

July 2, 2008

July 2, 2008

PACER
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Appendix in Support filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 70 Response to Motion, (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 07/02/2008)

July 2, 2008

July 2, 2008

PACER
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ORDER. This Order addresses Defendants Swift and Company and Swift Beef Company's (collectively, Swift) motion to compel 67 . The Court finds that the requested discovery bears on factors pertinent to the Rule 23 inquiry and therefore overrules Plaintiffs' objections to Swift's interrogatories nos. 2-5 and document request no. 2. Plaintiffs shall supplement their discovery responses by July 21, 2008. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 7/7/08) (jyg) (Entered: 07/07/2008)

July 7, 2008

July 7, 2008

PACER
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MOTION to Compel and Request for Expedited Hearing filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 07/18/2008)

July 18, 2008

July 18, 2008

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Appendix in Support filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 73 MOTION to Compel and Request for Expedited Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit) (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 07/18/2008)

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July 18, 2008

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REQUEST/MOTION for Expedited Hearing filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios. (see doc. 73 for image) (klm)

July 18, 2008

July 18, 2008

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ORDER REFERRING 73 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Irma C Ramirez. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 7/24/2008) (axm) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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Standing Order for Electronic Filings Related to Matters Referred to the United States Magistrate Judge - see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 7/24/08) (klm) (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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ORDER as to 73 Motion to Compel and Request for Expedited Hearing. Motion Hearing scheduled for 7/31/2008 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Irma C Ramirez in Room 1566. (see order for specifics) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Irma C Ramirez on 7/24/08) (tln) Modified on 7/24/2008 (caw). (Entered: 07/24/2008)

July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

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NOTICE of cancellation of hearing re: 73 MOTION to Compel and Request for Expedited Hearing filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 07/29/2008)

July 29, 2008

July 29, 2008

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ORDER denying as moot 73 Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel and Request for Expedited Hearing. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Irma C Ramirez on 7/29/2008) (axm) (Entered: 07/30/2008)

July 29, 2008

July 29, 2008

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Joint MOTION for Permission to Exceed Prescribed Page Limitations for Class Certification Briefing re 60 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, filed by Leonel Ruiz, Swift Beef Company Inc, Jose A Serrato, Swift & Company, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Eberle, Brian) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

Sept. 22, 2008

Sept. 22, 2008

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ORDER granting 80 Joint MOTION for Permission to Exceed Prescribed Page Limitations for Class Certification. (see order) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 09/23/08) (lmp) (Entered: 09/24/2008)

Sept. 23, 2008

Sept. 23, 2008

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ORDER granting 63 Motion for Leave to File Amended Motion for Class Certification. (see order) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 09/24/08) (lmp) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

Sept. 24, 2008

Sept. 24, 2008

PACER
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MOTION to Certify Class filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 6, 2008

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 83 MOTION to Certify Class (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 6, 2008

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Appendix in Support filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 84 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, re Class Certification (Attachments: # 1 Appendix pages 1-25, # 2 Appendix pages 26-100, # 3 Appendix pages 101-130, # 4 Appendix pages 131-150, # 5 Appendix pages 151-204, # 6 Appendix pages 205-250, # 7 Appendix pages 251-300, # 8 Appendix pages 301-344, # 9 Appendix pages 345-561, # 10 Appendix pages 562-607, # 11 Appendix pages 608-641, # 12 Appendix pages 642-700, # 13 Appendix pages 701-750, # 14 Appendix pages 751-800, # 15 Appendix pages 801-843, # 16 Appendix pages 844-867) (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

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Plaintiffs'Reply Brief In Support of 83 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios (Pearson, Eric) Modified on 10/6/2008 (svc). (Entered: 10/06/2008)

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Appendix in Support filed by Leonel Ruiz, Jose A Serrato, Josie Rendon, Clara Tovar, Blanca Valenzuela, Consuelo Espino, Maria Avila, Ernestina Navarrette, Maria E Munoz, Amanda Salcido, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Jose Oliva, Rafaela Chavez, Elodia Arroyo, Margie Salazar, Susana Cardiel, Gracie Rios re 86 Reply to Response to Motion, re Class Certification (Attachments: # 1 Appendix pages 1-35) (Pearson, Eric) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

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RESPONSE in Opposition filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 83 MOTION to Certify Class (Allen, Thomas) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

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Appendix in Support filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company re 88 Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: # 1 Part 1, # 2 Part 2, # 3 Part 3, # 4 Part 4) (Allen, Thomas) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

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ORDER denying 83 Motion for Class Certification. (See Order) (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 1/13/09) (skt) (Entered: 01/14/2009)

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STIPULATION for Dismissal With Prejudice by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift & Company, Elodia Arroyo, Maria Avila, Susana Cardiel, Rafaela Chavez, Consuelo Espino, Maria E Munoz, Ernestina Navarrette, Jose Oliva, Candelario G Ortega, Maria Ortiz, Josie Rendon, Garcie Rios, Leonel Ruiz, Margie Salazar, Amanda Salcido, Jose A Serrato. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Eberle, Brian) Modified on 6/19/2009 (axm). (Entered: 06/18/2009)

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***Civil Case Terminated per Stipulation of Dismissal (LR 41.1). (axm)

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