Case: Carranza v. Mecca Farms, Inc.

COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $150.00 RECEIPT # 715382 ; A-7; Magistrate Judge Vitunac (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2001)

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Mecca Farms, Inc., M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2001)

ORDER OF PRETRIAL PROCEDURES ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 11/28/01) [EOD Date: 11/29/01] (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/29/2001)

NOTICE of Unavailability by Mecca Farms, Inc. for dates of: 3/4/02-3/7/02 (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/29/2002)

Answer and affirmative defenses by Mecca Farms, Inc. (Attorney Cathy Mattson Stutin), (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2002)

Answer and affirmative defenses by M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez (Attorney Don R. Boswell), (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of service of Rogerio Rodriguez (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of service of M. Sanchez & Son, Inc. (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of Maria Sanchez (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2002)

MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias for order imposing on defendants the Costs of service (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/01/2002)

MEMORANDUM by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias in support of [10-1] motion for order imposing on defendants the Costs of service (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/01/2002)

AFFIDAVIT of Cathleen Caron in support of Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias Re: [10-1] motion for order imposing on defendants the Costs of service (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/01/2002)

MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to extend time to file motion for declaration of class action (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/15/2002)

ORDER granting [13-1] motion to extend time to file motion for declaration of class action set motion filing deadline for 7/1/02 ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 2/13/02) [EOD Date: 2/15/02] (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/15/2002)

NOTICE of withdrawal of plaintiffs' motion for order imposing on defendants' the costs of service by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2002)

MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias for leave to file amended complaint (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2002)

MEMORANDUM by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias in support of [16-1] motion for leave to file amended complaint (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2002)

AMENDED COMPLAINT by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias, (Answer due 3/1/02 for Rogerio T. Rodriguez, for Maria T. Sanchez, for M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, for Mecca Farms, Inc. ) amending [1-1] complaint (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2002)

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WITHDRAWAL of [10-1] motion for order imposing on defendants the Costs of service (kw, Deputy Clerk)

Answer and affirmative defenses by M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/01/2002)

Scheduling Report of Scheduling Meeting by Mecca Farms, Inc., M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/08/2002)

ORDER referring case to mediation. 15 days to appoint mediator ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 3/13/02) [EOD Date: 3/14/02] (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 9/1/02 ; Deadline for filing of all motions by 10/1/02 Memos of law due on or before 10/1/02; see file for other set deadlines ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 3/13/02) [EOD Date: 3/14/02] CCAP (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

NOTICE of Hearing: set Jury trial for 1/13/03 before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp, and set pretrial stipulation due for 1/2/03, and set calendar call for 1/8/03 1:15 before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

ORDER granting [16-1] motion for leave to file amended complaint ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 3/13/02) [EOD Date: 3/14/02] (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/14/2002)

AMENDED ANSWER by Mecca Farms, Inc. (Attorney Steven Adam Siegel) to amended complaint (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/29/2002)

ORDR FOR STATUS CONFERENCE:ORDER set status conference for 9:00 4/12/02 before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 4/3/02) [EOD Date: 4/3/02] (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/2002)

JOINT MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias, Mecca Farms, Inc., M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez for status conference (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/2002)

Minutes of Status Conference held on 4/12/02 before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp as to Mecca Farms, Inc., M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez ; Court Reporter Name or Tape #: Stephen Franklin (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2002)

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER amending [22-1] Scheduling order. This case is assigned to the standard track. This is a bench trial. Trial, Calendar Call and the Pretrial Stipulation due date will be set by separate notice. ( Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 4/17/02) [EOD Date: 4/18/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

RENOTICE OF TRIAL This case is reset for non-jury trial for 2/10/03 before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp, set Pretrial Stipulation due for 1/29/03, set Calendar Call for 1:15 p.m. on 2/5/03 before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

VERIFIED MOTION by Mecca Farms, Inc. for Gary G. Smigiel to appear pro hac vice (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/29/2002)

STIPULATION by Mecca Farms, Inc. to substitute Joseph Ianno as Attorney (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/29/2002)

Filing Fee Received

Filing Fee Paid; FILING FEE $ 75.00 RECEIPT #716386 for Gary G. Smigiel to appear PHV (at, Deputy Clerk)

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION FOR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL granting [32-1] motion to substitute Joseph Ianno as Attorney (Added: Joseph Ianno Jr.) (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 5/29/02) [EOD Date: 5/29/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/29/2002)

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE denying [31-1] motion for Gary G. Smigiel to appear pro hac vice (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 5/29/02) [EOD Date: 5/30/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/2002)

NOTICE of Filing of Deposition Transcript by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

DEPOSITION of Maria T. Sanchez (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

CONTINUED DEPOSITION of Maria T. Sanchez (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to certify class action (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias in support of [38-1] motion to certify class action (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)

MOTION by Mecca Farms, Inc. to extend time to respond to motion for class certification (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/12/2002)

NOTICE of Intention To File Opposition To Defendant Mecca Farms Motion To Extend Time To File Opposition To Plaintiffs' Motion For Class Certification by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/15/2002)

MOTION by M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez to extend time to respond to plaintiff's motion for class certification (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/19/2002)

JOINT MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias, Mecca Farms, Inc., M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez to extend time to serve a response to plaintiffs' motion for class certification (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/19/2002)

ORDER ON DEFENDANTS SANCHEZ, RODRIGUEZ AND SANCHEZ & SON, INC'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION granting [42-1] motion to extend time to respond to plaintiff's motion for class certification Response to motion reset to 8/16/02 for [38-1] motion to certify class action (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 7/18/02) [EOD Date: 7/22/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/22/2002)

NOTICE of Unavailability by Mecca Farms, Inc., M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Maria T. Sanchez, Rogerio T. Rodriguez for dates of: 9/9/02 through 9/23/02 (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/12/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Transcript of Deposition of Adolfo Perez by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Transcript of Deposition of David Matias by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Transcript of Deposition of Virginia Perez Abad by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Transcript of Deposition of Francelia Hernandez by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Transcript of Deposition of Glorida Roblero by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Transcript of Deposition of Delma Luz Carranza by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Mecca Farms, Inc. in opposition to [38-1] motion to certify class action (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2002)

RESPONSE by Maria T. Sanchez, M. Sanchez & Son,Inc, Rogerio T. Rodriguez to [38-1] motion to certify class action (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/20/2002)

MOTION by Mecca Farms, Inc. for leave to file First Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses to amended complaint (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/26/2002)

AGREED ORDER GRANTING MECCA FARMS, INC'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO AMENDED COMPLAINT granting [54-1] motion for leave to file First Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses to amended complaint. First Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, attached to the motion as exhibit "A" shall be deemed filed as of the date of this Order. (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 9/3/02) [EOD Date: 9/4/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/04/2002)

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to response to [38-1] motion to certify class action (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/04/2002)

Witness List For Trial by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/16/2002)

MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to extend time to file dispositive motions (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2002)

Witness List for Evidentiary Hearing In Employer Status Phase by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2002)

ORDER granting [58-1] motion to extend time to file dispositive motions (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 9/20/02) [EOD Date: 9/24/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/24/2002)

MOTION with memorandum in support by Mecca Farms, Inc. for summary judgment (kw, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2002)

MOTION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias for partial summary judgment (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

MEMORANDUM by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias in support of [62-1] motion for partial summary judgment (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

NOTICE of filing of deposition transcripts of Jorge Gustavo Castiool, 8/2/02, Jorge Flores, 8/5/02, Eila Granfors 8/12/02, Michael D Marcari 8/14/02, Mark Shaaw 8/14/02, Thoam Mecca 8/21/02, Lori Schwab 8/29/02, Gary Smigiel 8/29/02, Rafael Gonzalez-Vasquez 9/22/02, by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

Statement of Undisputed facts by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Eila Granfors (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Michael D. Macari (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Jorge Flores (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Jose Gustavo Castillo (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Mark Shaw (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Lori Schwab (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Thoams Mecca (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Gary Smigiel (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

DEPOSITION of Rafael Gonzale Vasquez (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2002)

MOTION by Mecca Farms, Inc. to compel plaintiffs to respond to the first set of interrogatories to plaintiff (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/15/2002)

OPPOSITION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to [61-1] motion for summary judgment (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/16/2002)

OPPOSITION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to [75-1] motion to compel plaintiffs to respond to the first set of interrogatories to plaintiff (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2002)

MOTION with memorandum in support by Mecca Farms, Inc. to strike witnesses not identified by plaintiffs prior to close of discovery, or in the alternative to continue trial, and to extend discovery period (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2002)

OPPOSITION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to [78-1] motion to strike witnesses not identified by plaintiffs prior to close of discovery, [78-2] motion to continue trial, [78-3] motion to extend discovery period (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/21/2002)

MOTION by Mecca Farms, Inc. to extend time to respond to plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and plaintiffs' statement of undisputed facts (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2002)

REPLY by Mecca Farms, Inc. to response to [61-1] motion for summary judgment (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/24/2002)

REPLY by Mecca Farms, Inc. to response to [78-1] motion to strike witnesses not identified by plaintiffs prior to close of discovery (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/28/2002)

REPLY by Mecca Farms, Inc. to response to [75-1] motion to compel plaintiffs to respond to the first set of interrogatories to plaintiff (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/28/2002)

NOTICE OF HEARING Motion hearing before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp set for 8:30 AM on 11/13/02 for [62-1] motion for partial summary judgment, set for 8:30 AM on 11/13/02 for [61-1] motion for summary judgment (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/28/2002)

OPPOSITION by Delma Luz Carranza, Francelia Hernandez, Virginia Perez, Hermelinda Ramos, Carlos Ramos, Adolfo Perez, Gloria Roblero, David Matias to [80-1] motion to extend time to respond to plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and plaintiffs' statement of undisputed facts (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/29/2002)

ORDER PARTIALLY GRANTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME granting in part, [80-1] motion to extend time to respond to plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and plaintiffs' statement of undisputed facts Response to motion reset to 11/7/02 for [62-1] for partial summary judgment (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 11/5/02) [EOD Date: 11/5/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/05/2002)

REPLY by Mecca Farms, Inc. to response to [80-1] motion to extend time to respond to plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and plaintiffs' statement of undisputed facts (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/06/2002)

RENOTICE OF HEARING Motion hearing before Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp set for 10:30 AM on 11/13/02 for [62-1] motion for partial summary judgment, set for 10:30 AM on 11/13/02 for motion for summary judgment (Signed by Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp on 11/07/02) [EOD Date: 11/7/02] (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/2002)

RESPONSE by Mecca Farms, Inc. to [62-1] motion for partial summary judgment (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/2002)

RESPONSE by Mecca Farms, Inc. to [65-1] Statement of Undisputed Facts (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/2002)

NOTICE of FILING DISCOVERY by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Deposition Transcript of Maria T. Sanchez by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Deposition Transcript of Rogerio Rodriguez by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Affidavit of Thomas Mecca by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

AFFIDAVIT OF THOMAS MECCA by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/13/2002)

NOTICE of Filing Affidavit of Michael Macari by Mecca Farms, Inc. (at, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/13/2002)