Case: Latuga v. Hooters Inc.

Latuga v. Hooters

Latuga v. Hooters

Latuga v. Hooters

Latuga v. Hooters

COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of Jeffrey Grant Brown, Robert D. Allison as attorney(s) for plaintiff with Rule 39 affidavit ( original and two copies summons(es) issued.) ( Documents: 1-1 thru 1-4) (or) (Entered: 01/10/1994)

RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 12/23/93 in the amount of $ 120.00, receipt # 428057. (or) (Entered: 01/10/1994)

RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 12/23/93 in the amount of $ 120.00, receipt # 428057. (or)

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Hooters Inc on 12/29/93 (Attachment). (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

WAIVER of service of summons as to defendants sent on 12/23/93 (Attachment). (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 1/12/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Status hearing set for 02/07/94 at 9:30 a.m. At the initial status hearing, parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility of settlement in the case. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists, nature and length of discovery necessary. The provisions of FRCP 26(a)(1) shall not apply unless expressly ordered by the court at the initial or later hearings. Plaintiff is directed to advise all other parties of the court's action herein. Lead counsel for each party is required to attend the initial hearing. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants by John B. Simon, Barry A. Hartstein, Andrew Malen Spangler Jr., Patricia Lee Refo, Catherine Patricia Wassberg (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of John B. Simon (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Barry A. Hartstein (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Andrew Malen Spangler Jr. (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Patricia Lee Refo (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Catherine Patricia Wassberg (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

MOTION by defendant Hooters Inc to extend time to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint ; Notice of motion. (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 1/18/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Granting motion to extend time to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint [11-1] to 02/22/94. Status hearing re-set for 02/22/94 at 9:30 a.m. No notice (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

MOTION by plaintiff for entry of order for preservation of records (Exhibits); Notice of motion. (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 1/20/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Defendants inform the court they will not destroy records. Accordingly, denying the motion for entry of order for preservation of records [13-1] as moot. No notice (fce) (Entered: 01/25/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 1/25/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Steven Saltzman is given leave to file his appearance as additional counsel for plaintiff. No notice (fce) (Entered: 01/28/1994)

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Savino Latuga by Steven I. Saltzman (fce) (Entered: 01/28/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Steven I. Saltzman (fce) (Entered: 01/28/1994)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 09/29/94. Before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras (jmp) (Entered: 10/28/1994)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 1/20/94 Before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras (fce) (Entered: 02/16/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Jeffrey Grant Brown (fce) (Entered: 02/16/1994)

CONTINGENCY FEE AGREEMENT (Not in public case file). (fce) (Entered: 02/16/1994)

RESPONSE by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk to plaintiff's motion to file additional appearances; Notice of filing (jmp) (Entered: 02/22/1994)

MEMORANDUM by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk in support of defendants' motion to dismiss; Notice of filing (jmp) (Entered: 02/22/1994)

MOTION by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk to dismiss complaint ; Notice of motion (jmp) (Entered: 02/24/1994)

MOTION by plaintiff Savino Latuga to file additional appearances ; Notice of motion (jmp) (Entered: 02/24/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 2/22/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Answer to motion to dismiss complaint [23-1] due 03/08/94. Reply to answer brief 03/15/94. Ruling on motion to dismiss complaint [23-1] set for 03/31/94 at 9:30 a.m. Motion for leave to file additional appearance [24-1] of Stephen G. Seliger, Mary Mikva, Robert Plotkin, John Jacobs, Jonah Orlofsky and Joshua Karsh is granted. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 02/24/1994)

REPLY BRIEF by plaintiff Savino Latuga in support of motion to file additional appearances [24-1] (Exhibit) (jmp) (Entered: 02/24/1994)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 02/22/94. Before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras (jmp) (Entered: 03/09/1994)

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Savino Latuga in opposition to motion to dismiss complaint [23-1] (Exhibits) (jmp) (Entered: 03/09/1994)

REPLY memorandum by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk in support of motion to dismiss complaint [23-1] (jmp) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

NOTICE of filing by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding reply memorandum in support of motion to dismiss complaint [29-1] (jmp) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

MOTION by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk to strike exhibits (jmp) (Entered: 03/18/1994)

NOTICE of motion by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding motion to strike exhibits [31-1] (jmp) (Entered: 03/18/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 3/17/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Answer brief to motion to strike exhibits [31-1] due 03/21/94. Reply to answer brief due 03/24/94. Plaintiff's answer is limited to 3 pages. Defendants' reply is limited to 2 pages. Ruling set for 03/31/94 on all pending motions to stand [23-1], [31-1]. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 03/18/1994)

RESPONSE by plaintiff Savino Latuga to motion to strike exhibits [31-1] (Attachments) (jmp) (Entered: 03/22/1994)

NOTICE of filing by plaintiff Savino Latuga regarding response to defendants' motion to strike exhibits [34-1] (jmp) (Entered: 03/22/1994)

WAIVER of service of summons as to defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk sent on 12/23/93 (Attachment) (jmp) (Entered: 03/25/1994)

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Savino Latuga by Stephen G. Seliger, Mary Lane Mikva (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Stephen G. Seliger (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Mary Lane Mikva (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Savino Latuga by Robert Plotkin, John G. Jacobs, Jonah Orlofsky, Joshua Karsh (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Robert Plotkin (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of John G. Jacobs (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Jonah Orlofsky (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

RULE 39 Affidavit of Joshua Karsh (jmp) (Entered: 03/24/1994)

REPLY MEMORANDUM by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk in support of motion to strike exhibits [31-1] (jmp) (Entered: 03/25/1994)

NOTICE of filing by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding reply memorandum supporting defendants' motion to strike exhibits [45-1] (jmp) (Entered: 03/25/1994)

MEMORANDUM OPINION (fce) (Entered: 04/01/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 3/31/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Ruling held. Enter Memorandum Opinion. Denying motion to strike exhibits [31-1], Granting motion to dismiss complaint [23-1] for failure to comply with the EEOC charging requirements as to Hooters, Inc. and the putative defendant class. Status hearing set for 4/20/94 at 9:30 am Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 04/01/1994)

MOTION by plaintiff Savino Latuga Rule 59(e), F.R.C.P. to alter or amend the court's order and ruling dated 03/31/94, for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff, or alternatively, to vacate the court's order and reconsider defendants' motion or allow discovery on the issues raised (Exhibit) (jmp) (Entered: 04/19/1994)

NOTICE of motion by plaintiff Savino Latuga regarding motion Rule 59(e), F.R.C.P. [49-1], to alter or amend the court's order and ruling dated 03/31/94 [49-2], for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff [49-3], or to vacate the court's order [49-4], and reconsider defendants' motion [49-5], or allow discovery on the issues raised [49-6] (jmp) (Entered: 04/19/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 4/18/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Answer brief to motion for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff [49-3] due 04/27/94. Reply to answer brief due 05/04/94. Ruling on motion for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff [49-3] set for 05/18/94 at 9:30 a.m. All other pending motions are hereby denied. Denying motion Rule 59(e), F.R.C.P. [49-1]. Denying motion to alter or amend the court's order and ruling dated 03/31/94 [49-2], or alternatively, to vacate the court's order [49-4] and reconsider defendants' motion or allow discovery on the issues raised [49-6] Status hearing set for 04/20/94 is stricken. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 04/19/1994)

MEMORANDUM by defendant Hooters of Orland Pk in opposition to motion for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff [49-3] (jmp) (Entered: 05/03/1994)

NOTICE of filing by defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding memorandum in opposition to plaintiff's motion for leave to file amended complaint [52-1] (jmp) (Entered: 05/03/1994)

NOTICE of Steven Saltzman, counsel for plaintiff Savino Latuga of change of address (jmp) (Entered: 05/03/1994)

REPLY MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Savino Latuga in support of motion for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff [49-3] (Exhibit) (jmp) (Entered: 05/09/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 5/18/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Status hearing held; continued to 06/15/94 at 9:30 a.m. Granting motion for leave to file amended complaint and add a party plaintiff [49-3]. (See reverse of minute order). Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 05/19/1994)

AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiff Savino Latuga; jury demand; adding David Gonzalez (Exhibits) (jmp) (Entered: 05/24/1994)

NOTICE of filing by plaintiff Savino Latuga, plaintiff David Gonzalez regarding amended class action complaint [57-1] (jmp) (Entered: 05/24/1994)

ANSWER by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk to amended class action complaint (jmp) (Entered: 06/15/1994)

NOTICE of filing by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding answer to amended class action complaint [59-1] (jmp) (Entered: 06/15/1994)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 06/18/94. Honorable Charles P. Kocoras (jmp) (Entered: 06/15/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 6/15/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Status hearing held. Defendants are given to 06/24/94 to file motion to compel. Answer to said motion due 07/01/94. Ruling set for 07/07/94 at hearing 9:30 a.m. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 06/16/1994)

MOTION by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk to compel (jmp) (Entered: 06/27/1994)

MEMORANDUM by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk in support of motion to compel [63-1] (Attachments) (jmp) (Entered: 06/27/1994)

NOTICE of filing by defendant Hooters Inc, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding motion to compel [63-1], regarding memorandum in support of its motion to compel [64-1] (jmp) (Entered: 06/27/1994)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 06/15/94. Before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras (jmp) (Entered: 07/06/1994)

RESPONSE by plaintiff Savino Latuga, plaintiff David Gonzalez to motion to compel [63-1] (Exhibits) (jmp) (Entered: 07/06/1994)

MEMORANDUM OPINION (jmp) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 7/7/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Status hearing set for 08/23/94 at 9:30 a.m. Ruling held. Enter memorandum opinion: Defendants' motion to compel is granted in part and denied in part [63-1]. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 07/08/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 7/13/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Enter order regarding cerain records submitted for in camera inspection. The materials will be returned to Jeffrey Brown and this ends the court's participation in this discovery dispute. The court's 07/07/94 opinion remains in effect. (See reverse of minute order). Mailed notice (jmp) Modified on 07/14/1994 (Entered: 07/14/1994)

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 07/07/94. Before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras (jmp) (Entered: 07/19/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 8/23/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Status hearing held; continued to 09/29/94 at 9:30 a.m. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 08/24/1994)

STIPULATION and ORDER regarding material designated as confidential (Exhbiit) (jmp) (Entered: 09/08/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 9/7/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Enter stipulation and order regarding material designated as confidential. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 09/08/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 9/29/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Status hearing held; continued to 01/26/95 at 9:30 a.m. All discovery to be completed by 01/26/95. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 10/04/1994)

EXECUTIVE committee order of 10/18/94 Case reassigned to Hon. Blanche M. Manning (fce) (Entered: 10/18/1994)

EXECUTIVE committee order of 10/18/94 Case reassigned to Hon. Blanche M. Manning (fce)

MINUTE ORDER of 10/19/94 by Hon. Charles P. Kocoras : Cause having been reassigned to Judge Manning, status hearing set for 01/26/95 before Judge Kocoras is stricken. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 10/20/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 10/25/94 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : Status hearing set for 11/14/94 at 10:30 a.m. (See reverse of minute order) Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

ORDER (jmp) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

MOTION by plaintiff Savino Latuga, plaintiff David Gonzalez to reassign case (Exhibits); (jmp) (Entered: 11/09/1994)

NOTICE of motion by plaintiff Savino Latuga, plaintiff David Gonzalez regarding motion to reassign case [79-1] (jmp) (Entered: 11/09/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 11/8/94 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : Plaintiff's motion to reassign case [79-1] is granted. Enter order nunc pro tunc as 11/02/94. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 11/09/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 11/8/94 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : The court finds that the case 94 C 6338 is related within the meaning of Local Rule 2.31 and motion to reassign case is granted. Enter order nunc pro tunc as 11/03/94. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by plaintiffs' Savino Latuga, David Gonzalez, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk (Temporarily unavailable for docketing) (jmp) Modified on 11/21/1994 (Entered: 11/21/1994)

NOTICE of filing by plaintiffs' Savino Latuga, David Gonzalez, defendant Hooters of Orland Pk regarding joint status report [84-1] (Temporarily unavailable for docketing) (jmp) (Entered: 11/21/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 11/14/94 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : Status hearing held. Plaintiff given leave to file amended complaint by 12/16/94. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead by 01/13/95. Plaintiff to file motion for class certification by 01/18/95. Mailed notice (jmp) Modified on 11/23/1994 (Entered: 11/21/1994)

MOTION by plaintiff Savino Latuga to compel ; (jmp) (Entered: 12/30/1994)

MEMORANDUM by plaintiff Savino Latuga in support of motion to compel [87-1] (Exhibits)` (jmp) (Entered: 12/30/1994)

NOTICE of motion by plaintiff Savino Latuga regarding motion to compel [87-1] (jmp) (Entered: 12/30/1994)

EXHIBITS a and b by plaintiff in support of memorandum in support of motion to compel. (jmp) Modified on 10/04/2000 (Entered: 12/30/1994)

MINUTE ORDER of 12/14/94 by Hon. Blanche M. Manning : Defendant to respond to plaintiff's motion to compel [87-1] on or before 01/11/95. Plaintiff to reply on or before 01/25/95. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 12/30/1994)

REFERRAL ORDER of 12/14/94: Case referred to Hon. W. Thomas Rosemond Jr. pursuant to 2.41(b). Conduct hearings and enter appropriate orders on the following pretrial motion/matter: Discovery motion(s) specified below. Plaintiff's motion to compel. Mailed notice (jmp) (Entered: 12/30/1994)

AMENDED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT by plaintiffs; jury demand (Exhibits). (fce) (Entered: 01/04/1995)

NOTICE by plaintiff Savino Latuga of change of address; Notice of filing and certificate of service (jmp) (Entered: 01/17/1995)

RESPONSE by defendants to plaintiff's motion to compel [87-1] (Attachments) (jmp) (Entered: 01/12/1995)

NOTICE of filing by defendant regarding response to plaintiff's motion to compel [94-1] (jmp) (Entered: 01/12/1995)