Case: Hoffman v. R.I. Enterprises, Inc.

COMPLAINT alleging violation of civil rights − Sex Discrimination Receipt #: 66131 Amt: $120.00 (ep) (Entered: 11/04/1996)

ATTORNEY SPECIAL ADMISSION form received from: Lawrence P. Schaefer forwarded to judge for approval. Receipt #: 66126 Amt: $10.00 (ls) (Entered: 11/07/1996)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to defendant R.I. Enterprises, Inc, sent w/ plaintiff pack to Atty Schaefer. (ep) (Entered: 11/04/1996)

Case file sent to J.Kosik in SCR w/ copy of docket. (ep) (Entered: 11/04/1996)

ORDER by Judge Edwin M. Kosik Case reassigned to Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie (cc: all counsel) (ps) (Entered: 11/05/1996)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie RE assignment of case. Written Status report on service is due w/in 30 days, by 11/6/96, if afdt of service hasn't been filed. (cc: all counsel) (rm) (Entered: 11/06/1996)

REQUEST OF ATTORNEY SCHAEFER FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION to practice on behalf of Jessica Hoffman. Approved by court. (rm) (Entered: 11/19/1996)

WRITTEN STATUS REPORT − regarding service of the complaint by plaintiffs; C of S (jb) (Entered: 12/06/1996)

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS returned as to defendant R.I. Enterprises, In 11/21/96 (cl) (Entered: 01/02/1997)

SCHEDULING ORDER: by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie − Case Management Conference set for 8:30 a.m. on 2/19/97. Counsel shall meet 5 days prior to conference and the JOINT Case Mgmt form is to be filed at least 5 days prior to conference. Counsel is to inform the court w/in 3 days of the conference if they wish to proceed before the magistrate. (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

ANSWER and affirmative defenses by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In (ps) (Entered: 01/16/1997)

ATTORNEY SPECIAL ADMISSION form received from: Susan M. Coler, Esq. forwarded to judge for approval. Receipt #: 66824 Amt: $10.00 (cl) (Entered: 01/28/1997)

MOTION − by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman to amend complaint w/ proposed amended complaint, and c of s. (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

MEMORANDUM − by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT OF motion to amend complaint [10−1], c of s. (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

MOTION − by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman to certify as class action (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

MEMORANDUM − by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT OF motion to certify as class action [12−1] (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

AFFIDAVIT of Lawrence Shaefer (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

DECLARATION − of Sarah Keator filed by plaintiff (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

DECLARATION − of Nash Farrell filed by plaintiff (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

DECLARATION − of Candace Churilla filed by plaintiff (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

DECLARATION of Amy Musgrave filed by plaintiff (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

DECLARATION of Connie Bailey filed by plaintiff (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE − by plaintiff − regarding docs 12−19 (cl) (Entered: 02/04/1997)

MOTION − by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In for enlargment of time to respond to the motion for class certification and motion to amend complaint w/ cert of concurrence, c of s. (cl) (Entered: 02/18/1997)

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT FORM returned (cl) (Entered: 02/18/1997)

ORDER − by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie − granting dft's motion for enlargment of time to respond to the pltf's motion for class certification and motion to amend complaint [21−1]. 1) Dft will have until 3/6/97 to file a responsive brief to pltf's motion to amend complaint. 2) Dft will have until on or before 3/21/97 to file a responsive brief to pltf's motion for class certification. (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 02/19/1997)

ORDER − by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie − a telephone status conference shall be conducted at 8:30 a.m. on 6/20/97. Counsel for the pltf is responsible for arranging the call (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 02/19/1997)

MINUTE SHEET of case mgmt. conf. held on 2/19/97 by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie (cl) (Entered: 02/20/1997)

STENO NOTES of Telephone Conference proceedings held on 09/26/97 before the Hon. T.I. Vanaskie (pack 1 of 1) CTR: Louis J. Terruso (cc) (Entered: 02/25/1999)

MEMORANDUM − by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In IN OPPOSITION to pltf's motion to amend complaint [10−1] ; reply brief due 3/19/97 (cl) (Entered: 03/07/1997)

LETTER REQUEST by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman, defendant R.I. Enterprises, In for telephone conference w/ court. (cl) (Entered: 03/24/1997)

ORDER − by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie pursuant to the joint request of counsel for both parties, a telephone conference shall be conducted on Friday 4/11/97 at 5:00 (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 03/24/1997)

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie : A) by 4/25/97 the dft shall provide to the pltf: 1) Info regarding the number of female employees who worked at Cristallo's or jasmines from 6/92 thru present; 2) All personnel policies and procedures for Cristallo's or Jasmines emploees in effect from 1992 − present; 3) Documents relating in any way to complaints made by any employee of Cristallos or Jasmines from 1992−present; 4) DFts rule 26(a) disclosures. B) By 4/25/97 the pltf shall provide to the dft: 1)Documents identified in pltf's Rule 26(a) disclosure; 2) Available documents relating to damages and Ms. Hoffman's medical treatment. C) If the parties do not resolve the problems the parties will submit a revised case mgmt schedule to the court by June 1, 1997. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER IN FORMATION. (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 04/11/1997)

CASE MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS returned (ls) (Entered: 06/16/1997)

MINUTE SHEET of status conference held 6/20/97 at 8:30 a.m. before J.Vanaskie CTR: none (ep) (Entered: 06/20/1997)

LETTER to court from Atty Lawrence Schaefer o/b/o plaintiff − regarding 2 copies of revised scheduling order and Notice of Right to Sue for proposed pltf Connie Bailey. (cl) (Entered: 06/25/1997)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie ; discovery ddl 10/1/97 ; M.J.Blewitt shall have jurisdiction over any and all other discovery issues or disputes arising during the limited discovery referenced in Order; No discovery motion shall be filed until after the disputing parties have conferred w/ M.J.Blewitt. − SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS (cc: all counsel) (ep) (Entered: 06/27/1997)

Copy Doc 33 and Copy dkt to M.J.Blewitt. (ep) (Entered: 06/27/1997)

LETTER to court from Atty Blake o/b/o defendant − w/ copies of the signature page of the Case Managment Proposals filed on 6/13/97. (cl) (Entered: 06/30/1997)

MOTION by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In to quash and objs to subpoena for deposition and documents w/ exhs and c of s. (cl) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

MEMORANDUM by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In IN SUPPORT OF motion to quash and objs to subpoena for deposition and documents [35−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

REMARK −doc 35 &36 to Mag. Judge Blewitt. (cl) (Entered: 09/02/1997)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman to amend the complaint w/ proposed amended complaint (cl) (Entered: 09/04/1997)

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT OF motion to amend the complaint [37−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/04/1997)

AFFIDAVIT of Lawrence Schaeffer (cl) (Entered: 09/04/1997)

Rule 7.1 CERTIFICATION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman (cl) (Entered: 09/04/1997)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman (cl) (Entered: 09/04/1997)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie ; Telephone status conference 9/26/97 8:30 Counsel for dft. is responsible for placing the call and all counsel shall be ready to proceed before the undersigned is contacted (cc: all counsel) (ps) (Entered: 09/15/1997)

SUGGESTION of Bankruptcy by R.I. Enterprises, Inc and C of S (ls) (Entered: 09/15/1997)

Doc. #42 to J. Vanaskie. (ps) (Entered: 09/15/1997)

MEMORANDUM by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In IN OPPOSITION to pltf's motion to amend the complaint [37−1] ;reply brief due 10/1/97 (cl) (Entered: 09/19/1997)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT OF motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

DECLARATION of DESIREE BARNES filed by plaintiff re motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

DECLARATION of LYNN CORTES filed by plaintiff re motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

DECLARATION OF RUTH DUDEK filed by plaintiff re motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

DECLARATION OF CARRIE PALMER by plaintiff re motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

DECLARATION OF TASHA VOSBURGH filed by plaintiff re motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

DECLARATION OF AUBRE ZENNARIO by plaintiff re motion to compel discovery and proceed w/ litigation under revised schedule [45−1] (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

Rule 7.1 certification − filed by the pltf. (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE − by plaintiff − re: docs 45−54 (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie 1. This action is STAYED 2. For administrative purposes only, the Clerk of Court is directed to mark this matter as closed until such time as the stay is lifted. Case terminated (cc: all counsel) (jw) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

MINUTE SHEET − Status Conference held on 9/26/97. CTR: L. Terruso (cl) (Entered: 09/26/1997)

MOTION for attorney Susan Stokes &Lisa Stratton to appear pro hac vice (bs) (Entered: 07/01/1999)

NOTICE OF FILING by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

DECLARATION of SUSAN E. STOKES (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman for leave to file amended complaint with Proposed Amended Complaint attached. (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT of motion for leave to file amended complaint [60−1] (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman for lift of stay (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT of motion for lift of stay [62−1] (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman to conduct discovery concerning status of R.I. Associates, Jerry Warsky and Frances Warsky as employer (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT of motion to conduct discovery concerning status of R.I. Associates, Jerry Warsky and Frances Warsky as employer [64−1] (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman to maintain their claims in these cases as a class action (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT of motion to maintain their claims in these cases as a class action [66−1] (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

INDEX OF EXHIBITS filed by pltf RE: Motions filed 11/9/98. (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman RE: Docs #58 through #69. (ao) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie − 1) pltf's motion for lift of stay [62−1] is granted. 2) Pltf's motion for leave to conduct discovery concerning status of R.I. Associates, Jerry Warsky and Frances Warsky is denied. 3) The Clerk of Court is directed to re−open this case. Case reopened 4) A hearing on the pltf's motion for a class certification will be conducted on Monday, 2/1/99 at 1:00 PM in courtroom 5. (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 11/20/1998)

MOTION by defendant R.I. Enterprises, Inc and Jerry and Frances Warsky to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion to file 3rd Amended Complaint and motion for consolidation until class certification issue has been resolved (cl) (Entered: 12/03/1998)

MEMORANDUM by defendants IN SUPPORT OF motion to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion to file 3rd Amended Complaint and motion for consolidation until class certification issue has been resolved [72−1] (cl) (Entered: 12/04/1998)

MOTION by defendants to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion for class certification and hearing scheduled for 2/1/99 in order to permit class certification discovery or, in the alternative, for enlargment of time and authorization to file brief in opp. to motion for class certification in excess of 15 pages. (cl) (Entered: 12/04/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN OPPOSITION to motion to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion to file 3rd Amended Complaint and motion for consolidation until class certification issue has been resolved [72−1] ;reply brief due 12/22/98 (ps) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN OPPOSITION to motion to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion for class certification and hearing scheduled for 2/1/99 in order to permit class certification discovery or, in the alternative, for enlargment of time and authorization to file brief in opp. to motion for class certification in excess of 15 pages. [74−1] ;reply brief due 12/22/98 (ps) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN OPPOSITION to motion to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion to file 3rd Amended Complaint and motion for consolidation until class certification issue has been resolved [72−1] (ps) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

Doc. #75 to J. Vanaskie. (ps) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

Doc. #76 to J. Vanaskie. (ps) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

Doc. #77 to J. Vanaskie. (ps) (Entered: 12/10/1998)

MEMORANDUM by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In IN SUPPORT OF motion to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion to file 3rd Amended Complaint and motion for consolidation until class certification issue has been resolved [72−1] (cl) (Entered: 12/14/1998)

MEMORANDUM by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In IN SUPPORT OF motion to stay briefing and consideration of pltf's motion for class certification and hearing scheduled for 2/1/99 in order to permit class certification discovery or, in the alternative, for enlargment of time and authorization to file brief in opp. to motion for class certification in excess of 15 pages. [74−1] (cl) (Entered: 12/14/1998)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie 1. The motion of R.I. Enterprises for a stay of consideration of the motion for class certification is DENIED. 2. R.I. Enterprises' alternative request for an enlargement of time to file a brief in opposition to the motion for class certification is GRANTED. R.I. Enterprises' brief in opposition to Hoffman's motion for class certification shall be filed no later than 12/29/98. 3. R.I. Enterprises may file an opposing mem of law which is no more than 30 pages in length. (cc: all counsel) (jw) (Entered: 12/15/1998)

LETTER to court from Atty for defendant R.I. Enterprises, Inc. re: denying class discovery (cl) (Entered: 12/28/1998)

MEMORANDUM by defendant R.I. Enterprises, In IN OPPOSITION motion to maintain their claims in these cases as a class action [66−1] ;reply brief due 1/11/99 w/ exh., C of S. (ps) (Entered: 12/30/1998)

REPLY BRIEF by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman in support of motion to maintain their claims in these cases as a class action [66−1] (ps) (Entered: 01/14/1999)

Doc. #83 to J. Vanaskie. (ps) (Entered: 01/14/1999)

DECLARATION of Lisa Stratton − re: pltfs. (cl) (Entered: 01/28/1999)

ORDER by Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie − 1) denying pltfs' motion to maintain their claims in these cases as a class action [66−1]. 2)Defendants' motion to stay (doc 72) is dismissed as mot. 3) Defendants shall file their briefs in opp. to the pltf's motion for leave to file amended complaint and motion for consolidation [60−1] within 15 days of the date of this order. 2/17/99 (cc: all counsel) (cl) (Entered: 02/02/1999)

MINUTE SHEET Oral Argument on motions held on 2/1/99 CTR: K. Janes (cl) (Entered: 02/02/1999)

NOTICE by plaintiff to Withdraw their motion for leave to file a 3rd Amended Complaint (cl) (Entered: 02/10/1999)

MOTION by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman for reconsideration of court's ruling on pltf's claims as a class action. (cl) (Entered: 02/17/1999)

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman IN SUPPORT OF motion for reconsideration of court's ruling on pltf's claims as a class action. [88−1] (cl) (Entered: 02/17/1999)

NOTICE OF APPEAL by plaintiff Jessica Hoffman from District Court order filed 2/2/99 [85−1] (Filing fee paid, TPO mailed to attorney, certified copies of notice of appeal, order appealed and docket entries along with info/ack letter to USCA. (cc: cnsl, C/R Ct.) Receipt No. &Amt: 74723/$105.00 (cl) (Entered: 02/19/1999)