Case: Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company, Inc.

Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company Inc.

Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company, Inc.

Valenzuela v. Swift Beef Company, Inc.

Original COMPLAINT against Swift Beef Company Inc, Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc, John Does I−V 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. (Filing fee $350; Receipt number 6993) (NOD) (axm, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)

***Magistrate Judge Ramirez chosen by random selection to handle matters that may be referred in this case. (axm, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)

***Magistrate Judge Ramirez chosen by random selection to handle matters that may be referred in this case. (axm, )

Standing Order Designating Case for ECF − see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 12/15/2006) (axm, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 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. (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 12/19/2006)

AMENDED COMPLAINT −First− 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. (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 12/28/2006)

Summons Issued as to Swift Beef Company Inc, Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc. (jrb) (Entered: 02/21/2007)

Summons Issued as to HM Capital Partners of Dallas LLC. (see document 5 for image) (axm) (Entered: 03/08/2007)

Summons Issued as to HM Capital Partners of Dallas LLC. (see document 5 for image) (axm)

Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Answer , Plead, or Otherwise Move by Swift Beef Company Inc (Payne, Carol) Modified on 3/5/2007 (jb). (Entered: 03/02/2007)

Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer , Plead, or Otherwise Move by HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC, Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc (Guy, T) (Entered: 03/07/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc served on 2/21/2007, answer due 3/13/2007. (axm) (Entered: 03/08/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Swift Beef Company Inc served on 2/21/2007, answer due 3/13/2007. (axm) (Entered: 03/08/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to HM Capital Partners of Dallas LLC served on 2/21/2007, answer due 3/13/2007. (axm) (Entered: 03/08/2007)

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Swift Beef Company Inc answer due 4/16/2007. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on March 9, 2007) (mfw) (Entered: 03/09/2007)

Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer , Plead or Othewise Move by Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc, HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC (Guy, T) (Entered: 03/30/2007)

Agreed ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc answer due 4/30/2007; HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC answer due 4/30/2007. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 4/2/07) (jrb) (Entered: 04/03/2007)

Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer , Plead, or Otherwise Move by Swift Beef Company Inc (Payne, Carol) (Entered: 04/04/2007)

Agreed ORDER granting 15 Defendants Swift &Company and Swift Beef Company's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer, Plead, or Otherwise Move. Swift Beef Company Inc answer due 4/30/2007; Swift &Company answer due 4/30/2007. (see order for specifics) (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 4/6/2007) (axm) (Entered: 04/06/2007)

Unopposed MOTION to Enlarge Briefing Page Limit by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift &Company (Payne, Carol) (Entered: 04/19/2007)

Agreed ORDER granting 17 Motion. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 4/20/07) (jrb) (Entered: 04/20/2007)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc, HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC with Brief in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Guy, T) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

MOTION to Dismiss by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift &Company with Brief in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Douglas W. Schult# 2 Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3# 5 Exhibit 4# 6 Exhibit 5# 7 Exhibit 6# 8 Exhibit 7# 9 Exhibit 8) (Payne, Carol) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

***VACATED PER ORDER OF 5/21/07***ORDER REQUIRING STATUS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. The parties are directed to confer within 14 days of the date of this Order regarding matters, and report to the Court within 14 days after the conference the parties' position. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 5/1/07) (jrb) Modified on 5/21/2007 (jb). (Entered: 05/01/2007)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint , 20 MOTION to Dismiss 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 Text of Proposed Order) (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 05/21/2007)

ORDER REQUIRING CLASS CERTIFICATION STATUS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. The parties are directed to confer within 14 days of the date of this Order regarding matters, and report to the Court within 14 days after the conference the parties' position. See order for specifics. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 5/21/07) (jrb) (Entered: 05/21/2007)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 22 Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. Responses due by 7/9/2007. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 5/24/07) (jrb) (Entered: 05/24/2007)

STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Leonel Ruiz, Swift Beef Company Inc, Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc, John Does I−V, HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC, 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. (Payne, Carol) (Entered:

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles W Miller on behalf of all plaintiffs (Miller, Charles) (Entered: 07/06/2007)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David C Godbey : Status Conference held on 07/12/2007. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff − Michael Heygood; Defense − Karen Hirschman, Carol Payne, Russell Yager, Ray Guy, Robert Castle and Aimee Blanchard. (Court Reporter Linda Robbins.) Time in Court: 30 minutes. NO PDF ATTACHED−THIS IS A VIRTUAL MINUTE ENTRY. (cxj) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David C Godbey : Status Conference held on 07/12/2007. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Michael Heygood; Defense - Karen Hirschman, Carol Payne, Russell Yager, Ray Guy, Robert Castle and Aimee Blanchard. (Court Reporter Linda Robbins.) Time in Court: 30 minutes. NO PDF ATTACHED-THIS IS A VIRTUAL MINUTE ENTRY. (cxj)

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint , 20 MOTION to Dismiss 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 (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2007)

ORDER granting 28 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Additionally, it is, ORDERED that Defendants, in turn, will have a response date of 14−days thereafter, or until Friday, September 7, 2007. Responses due by 8/24/2007. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 08/10/2007) (axm) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

Joint MOTION to Dismiss/Joint Stipulation of Dismissal without Prejudice by Leonel Ruiz, Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst Inc, HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC, 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 (Heygood, Michael) Modified on 8/23/2007 (jb). (Entered: 08/22/2007)

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 20 MOTION to Dismiss and Plaintiffs' Brief in Support (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

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 31 Response to Motion, In Support of Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Dismiss − Volume 1 of 4 (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

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 31 Response to Motion, In Support of Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Dismiss − Volume 2 of 4 (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

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 31 Response to Motion, In Support of Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Dismiss − Volume 3 of 4 (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

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 31 Response to Motion, In Support of Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Dismiss − Volume 4 of 4 (Heygood, Michael) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw and Substitute Counsel by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift &Company (Carroll, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/29/2007)

Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Robert E Youle for Swift Beef Company Inc and Swift &Company. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 8/30/2007) (tln) (Entered: 08/31/2007)

Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Brian G Eberle for Swift Beef Company Inc and Swift &Company. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 8/30/2007) (tln) (Entered: 08/31/2007)

Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Jerome H Sturhahn for Swift Beef Company Inc and Swift &Company. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 8/30/2007) (tln) (Entered: 08/31/2007)

Unopposed MOTION Enlarge Briefing Page Limit for Reply re 31 Response to Motion to Dismiss, by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift &Company.(Carroll, Kenneth) Modified on 9/5/2007 (lmp). (Entered: 09/04/2007)

ORDER granting 36 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw and Substitute Counsel. ORDERS, ADJUDGES, DECREES AND DECLARES that Carol C. Payne and Karen L. Hirschman and the law firm of Vinson &Elkins L.L.P. are withdrawn as counsel of record for the Swift Defendants, and Ken Carroll and Thomas Allen and the law firm of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman &Blumenthal, L.L.P., and Robert E. Youle, Brian G. Eberle, and Jerome H. Sturhahn and the law firm Sherman &Howard L.L.C. are hereby substituted as counsel for the Swift Defendants in the above−styled action. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 9/4/07) (svc) (Entered: 09/05/2007)

REPLY filed by Swift Beef Company Inc, Swift &Company re 20 MOTION to Dismiss (Youle, Robert) (Entered: 09/07/2007)

ORDER granting 40 Motion to Enlarge Briefing Page Limit for Reply re 31 Response to Motion to Dismiss. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 09/18/2007) (axm) (Entered: 09/18/2007)

ORDER granting 30 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal Without Prejudice of Defendants Hicks, Muse, Tate &Furst, Inc. and HM Capital Partners of Dallas, LLC (the "HM Defendants"). Each party shall bear its, his, or her own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred. (Signed by Judge David C Godbey on 10/4/07) (klm) (Entered: 10/05/2007)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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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)

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) (Entered: 07/18/2008)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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