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COMPLAINT with Exhibits 1 and 2 attached against defendant Steelcase, Inc. (Filing Fee $350.00 Paid) , filed by plaintiff Linda Johnson. (Attachments: #(1) Civil Cover Sheet)(SRJ, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
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Jan. 9, 2007
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Jan. 9, 2007
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2
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Request for Service by Certified Mail filed by plaintiff Linda Johnson. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
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Jan. 9, 2007
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Jan. 9, 2007
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Summons Issued by Certified Mail as to defendant Steelcase, Inc., (SRJ, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
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Jan. 12, 2007
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Jan. 12, 2007
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SUMMONS Returned Executed upon dft Steelcase, Inc., served on 1/16/2007, answer due 2/5/2007. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 01/25/2007)
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Jan. 18, 2007
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Jan. 18, 2007
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3
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ANSWER to Complaint by Steelcase, Inc..(Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 02/05/2007)
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Feb. 5, 2007
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Feb. 5, 2007
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4
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UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER governing all further proceedings − with appendices attached. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on February 6, 2007. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 02/06/2007)
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Feb. 6, 2007
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Feb. 6, 2007
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5
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
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April 10, 2007
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April 10, 2007
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6
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SCHEDULING ORDER the dates AGREED to by the parties in their Planning Meeting are hereby ADOPTED; Except the following deadlines, Discovery due by 11/23/2007 and Dispositive Motions due by 12/21/2007.. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on April 11, 2007. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 04/11/2007)
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April 11, 2007
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April 11, 2007
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7
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time by Linda Johnson. (Sherrod, Henry) (Entered: 11/20/2007)
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Nov. 20, 2007
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Nov. 20, 2007
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8
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ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to complete discovery. Discovery due by FEBRUARY 21, 2008. Dispositive motions by MARCH 20, 2008. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 11/26/07. (DJS, ) (Entered: 11/26/2007)
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Nov. 26, 2007
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Nov. 26, 2007
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9
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NOTICE of Appearance by Robert F Childs, Jr on behalf of Linda Johnson (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 01/24/2008)
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Jan. 24, 2008
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Jan. 24, 2008
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10
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NOTICE of Appearance by Herman N Johnson, Jr on behalf of Linda Johnson (Johnson, Herman) (Entered: 01/24/2008)
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Jan. 24, 2008
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Jan. 24, 2008
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11
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MOTION for Leave to File first amended complaint by Linda Johnson. (Attachments: # 1)(Sherrod, Henry) (Entered: 01/24/2008)
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Jan. 24, 2008
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Jan. 24, 2008
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ORDER that plaintiff's 11 Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint is hereby GRANTED; Plaintiff SHALL FILE an Amended Complaint within Three (3) days. A Scheduling Conference will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2008 @ 2:30 pm at US Federal Courthouse in Birmingham, AL. Discovery is STAYED until Amended Scheduling Order is entered. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on February 19, 2008. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 02/19/2008)
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Feb. 19, 2008
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Feb. 19, 2008
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Scheduling Conference SET for 2/28/2008 02:30 PM before Judge U W Clemon. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 02/19/2008)
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Feb. 19, 2008
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Feb. 19, 2008
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Linda Johnson.(Sherrod, Henry) (Entered: 02/19/2008)
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Feb. 19, 2008
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Feb. 19, 2008
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge U W Clemon: Scheduling Conference held on 2/28/2008. (KLL, ) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
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Feb. 28, 2008
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Feb. 28, 2008
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SCHEDULING ORDER:. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 02/28/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
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Feb. 28, 2008
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Feb. 28, 2008
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ORDER Correcting Feb 28, 2008, Scheduling Order: The Class Certification Hearing is hereby scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday July 7, 2008, at the Decatur Courthouse.[THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 2/29/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
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Feb. 29, 2008
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Feb. 29, 2008
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17
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ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Steelcase, Inc..(Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 03/04/2008)
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March 4, 2008
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March 4, 2008
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18
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MOTION for Protective Order by Steelcase, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1)(Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
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April 17, 2008
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April 17, 2008
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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 18 Def.'s Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 4/22/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
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April 22, 2008
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April 22, 2008
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ORDER − Setting conference call for Tuesday June 10, 2008, at 2:00 pm on parties request for extension of discovery deadlines. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 6/9/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 06/09/2008)
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June 9, 2008
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June 9, 2008
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ORDER − extending discovery deadlines for thirty days. The Court will issue an order re−setting the class certification hearing and pre−trial conference. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 6/10/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)
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June 10, 2008
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June 10, 2008
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ORDER Re−Setting CLASS CERTIFICATION Hearing for Monday September 8, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m., in Huntsville. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 6/25/08. (DJS, ) . (Entered: 06/25/2008)
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June 25, 2008
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June 25, 2008
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ORDER SETTING PRE−TRIAL CONFERENCE. Plaintiff's counsel SHALL SUBMIT a proposed pre−trial order AS SET OUT in this Order. Pretrial Conference SET for 9/8/2008 @ 1:00 PM before Judge U W Clemon the Federal Courthouse, Huntsville, AL.. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on July 21, 2008. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 07/21/2008)
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July 21, 2008
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July 21, 2008
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MOTION for Leave to File by Linda Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 second amended complaint, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Sherrod, Henry) (Entered: 07/28/2008)
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July 28, 2008
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July 28, 2008
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ORDER denying 24 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 07/31/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 07/31/2008)
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July 31, 2008
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July 31, 2008
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth L Thomas on behalf of Steelcase, Inc. (Thomas, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/01/2008)
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Aug. 1, 2008
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Aug. 1, 2008
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NOTICE OF LOCATION CHANGE OF HEARINGS: The class certification hearing and pretrial conference, currently scheduled for September 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively, will be held in Decatur, Alabama before
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Aug. 20, 2008
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Aug. 20, 2008
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NOTICE of Appearance by Afrika C Parchman on behalf of Steelcase, Inc. (Parchman, Afrika) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
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Sept. 5, 2008
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Sept. 5, 2008
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NOTICE by Steelcase, Inc. Notice of Appearance for Frederic Bolling (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
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Sept. 5, 2008
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Sept. 5, 2008
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge U W Clemon: Class Certification Hearing held on 9/8/2008. Testimony of plaintiff; plaintiff rests. Court in recess until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. (Court Reporter Chanetta Sinkfield.) (KLL, ) (Entered: 09/09/2008)
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Sept. 8, 2008
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Sept. 8, 2008
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MOTION to Dismiss and in Opposition to Class Certification by Steelcase, Inc.. (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 09/09/2008)
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge U W Clemon: Class Certification Hearing held on 9/9/2008. Testimony by dft; dft rests. Oral argument by parties. The Court will enter a separate order. (Court Reporter Chanetta Sinkfield.) (KLL, ) (Entered: 09/09/2008)
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge U W Clemon: Final Pretrial Conference held on 9/9/2008. (KLL, ) (Entered: 09/09/2008)
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Sept. 9, 2008
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32
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PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 09/09/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 09/09/2008)
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Sept. 9, 2008
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Evidentiary Material re: 31 MOTION to Dismiss and in Opposition to Class Certification . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 09/10/2008)
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Sept. 10, 2008
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Sept. 10, 2008
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Set Hearings: Jury Trial set for 11/10/2008 at 09:00 AM in Decatur, Alabama before Judge U W Clemon. (KLL, ) (Entered: 09/12/2008)
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Sept. 12, 2008
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Sept. 12, 2008
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34
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MOTION to Modify Pretrial Order by Steelcase, Inc.. (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 09/12/2008)
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Sept. 12, 2008
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Sept. 12, 2008
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35
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DAMAGE list of Linda Johnson filed.. (Johnson, Herman) (Entered: 09/26/2008)
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Sept. 26, 2008
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Sept. 26, 2008
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36
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MOTION to Compel Defendant To Provide Current Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Class Members to Plaintiffs' Counsel by Linda Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Childs, Robert) (Entered: 10/02/2008)
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Oct. 2, 2008
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Oct. 2, 2008
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37
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ORDER granting 36 Motion to Compel Def to disclose contact information for certain prospective class members. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/6/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 10/06/2008)
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Oct. 6, 2008
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Oct. 6, 2008
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39
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ORDER certifying class.. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/6/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 10/06/2008)
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Oct. 6, 2008
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Oct. 6, 2008
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40
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ORDER denying 31 Motion to Dismiss − consistent with Docs. 38/39. [THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY − NO ATTACHED ORDER]. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/6/08. (DJS, ) (Entered: 10/06/2008)
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Oct. 6, 2008
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Oct. 6, 2008
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41
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ORDER denying 34 Motion. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/06/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 10/06/2008)
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Oct. 6, 2008
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Oct. 6, 2008
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38
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MEMORANDUM OPINION -Certifying class.. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/6/08. (DJS, )
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Oct. 6, 2008
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Oct. 6, 2008
RECAP
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43
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ORDER granting 42 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/15/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 10/15/2008)
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Oct. 15, 2008
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Oct. 15, 2008
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44
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First MOTION to Stay Motion To Modify The Order Granting Stay by Linda Johnson. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 10/16/2008)
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Oct. 16, 2008
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Oct. 16, 2008
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45
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RESPONSE to Motion re 42 MOTION to Stay, 44 First MOTION to Stay Motion To Modify The Order Granting Stay Corrected Motion to Modify the Order Granting Stay filed by Linda Johnson. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 10/16/2008)
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Oct. 16, 2008
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Oct. 16, 2008
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46
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 First MOTION to Stay Motion To Modify The Order Granting Stay filed by Steelcase, Inc.. (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 10/16/2008)
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Oct. 16, 2008
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Oct. 16, 2008
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47
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ORDER rescinding 44 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/19/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 10/19/2008)
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Oct. 19, 2008
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Oct. 19, 2008
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Transcript of CLASS CERTIFICATION HEARING Proceedings (Volumes I and II) held on 9/8/2008 and 9/9/2008, before Judge U.W. Clemon. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chanetta Sinkfield, Telephone number 205 278−2067. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (See Transcript Redaction Policy) Redaction Request due 11/12/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/21/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/19/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Transcript continued 9/9/2008, # 2 Signature page 1, # 3 Signature Certificate Page 2) (SRJ, ) (Entered: 10/21/2008)
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Oct. 21, 2008
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Oct. 21, 2008
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49
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MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Expert Report by Steelcase, Inc.. (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 10/21/2008)
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Oct. 21, 2008
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Oct. 21, 2008
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Opposition to Motion For Extension Of Time To Submit Expert Report filed by Linda Johnson. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 10/22/2008)
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Oct. 22, 2008
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Oct. 22, 2008
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51
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ORDER granting 49 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/24/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 10/24/2008)
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Oct. 24, 2008
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Oct. 24, 2008
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52
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ORDER. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 10/24/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 10/24/2008)
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Oct. 24, 2008
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Oct. 24, 2008
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53
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Evidentiary Material DEFENDANTS EXPERT REPORT . (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 10/27/2008)
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Oct. 27, 2008
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Oct. 27, 2008
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54
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Witness List Supplement by Linda Johnson. (Sherrod, Henry) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
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Nov. 3, 2008
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Nov. 3, 2008
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55
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Exhibit List for Trial of Nov. 10, 2008 by Linda Johnson.. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
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Nov. 3, 2008
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Nov. 3, 2008
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56
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Witness List For Trial of Nov. 10, 2008 by Linda Johnson. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
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Nov. 3, 2008
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Nov. 3, 2008
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57
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Exhibit List by Steelcase, Inc... (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
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Nov. 3, 2008
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Nov. 3, 2008
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58
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Witness List by Steelcase, Inc.. (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
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Nov. 3, 2008
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Nov. 3, 2008
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59
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Exhibit List Plaintiffs' Amended Exhibit List for Trial by Linda Johnson.. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 11/04/2008)
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Nov. 4, 2008
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Nov. 4, 2008
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60
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Exhibit List Plaintiffs' Second Amended Exhibit List by Linda Johnson.. (Childs, Robert) (Entered: 11/04/2008)
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Nov. 4, 2008
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Nov. 4, 2008
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61
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Exhibit List Amended and Supplemented by Steelcase, Inc... (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 11/05/2008)
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Nov. 5, 2008
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Nov. 5, 2008
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63
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Exhibit List Defendant's Corrected Amended and Supplemented by Steelcase, Inc... (Crews, Roslyn) (Entered: 11/06/2008)
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Nov. 6, 2008
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Nov. 6, 2008
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APPEAL ORDER that the Petition to Appeal from the USDC−ND of AL is DENIED; Petitioner's Motion to Stay US District Court's proceedings pending US Court of Appeals' review of petition is DENIED AS MOOT Issued before USCA Circuit Judges DUBINA, CARNES and PRYOR. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 11/06/2008)
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Nov. 6, 2008
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Nov. 6, 2008
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65
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ORDER. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 11/19/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 11/19/2008)
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Nov. 19, 2008
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Nov. 19, 2008
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66
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Joint MOTION for Preliminary Approval of a Class Action Settlement by Linda Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Settlement Agreement, # 2 Exhibit B − Preliminary Approval Order, # 3 Exhibit C − Court Ordered Notice, # 4 Exhibit D − Claim Form)(Johnson, Herman) (Entered: 11/26/2008)
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Nov. 26, 2008
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Nov. 26, 2008
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67
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ORDER granting 66 Motion. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on 12/10/08. (Clemon, U) (Entered: 12/10/2008)
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Dec. 10, 2008
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Dec. 10, 2008
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68
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AFFIDAVIT Declaration of Brian Collis with Attached Exhibit No. 1 by Linda Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit No. 1)(Childs, Robert) (Entered: 01/20/2009)
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Jan. 20, 2009
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Jan. 20, 2009
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge U W Clemon: Fairness Hearing held on 1/28/2009. Separate order to be entered by the Court. (Court Reporter Sabrina Lewis.) (KLL, ) (Entered: 01/28/2009)
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Jan. 28, 2009
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Jan. 28, 2009
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69
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ORDER DISMISSING CASE based upon evidence presented at the Class Action Fairness Hearing held on 1/28/2009, the Court finds that the Settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable. Each party shall comply with the terms of the Settlement Agreement. Signed by Judge U W Clemon on January 28, 2009. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 01/28/2009)
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Jan. 28, 2009
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Jan. 28, 2009
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Remark − Plaintiff's attorney will pickup Class Certificatin Hearing Depositions w/Exhibits contained in a box on 10/6/2009 per telephone converstion w/Ms Mary L. Blackwelder in attorney Robert Childs' office. (SRJ, ) (Entered: 10/05/2009)
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Oct. 5, 2009
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Oct. 5, 2009
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